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1) What does PAWS do?
We provide the following services through our programs:
Spay/neuter assistance to low-income pet owners
Free pet id tags at monthly Tag Days
Pet therapy visits to retirement homes/hospitals/library
Promotion of pet adoptions at monthly offsite adoptions
Teach Humane Education in schools
Rescue placement for shelter animals
2) How do I receive spay/neuter assistance?
Fill out a spay/neuter application and return it to us to see if you
qualify for our program. Once we receive your application we
will contact you by phone or mail and discuss the process of
getting your pet spayed or neutered by a local vet. We ask that
you pay a small co-pay to us which we will apply to the surgery
cost. We will provide assistance for up to 5 pets in one
household. If you are feeding feral (wild) cats and need
assistance for them, please call Trap-A-Cat at 396-2636.
3) How can I get a free pet id tag?
You can attend one of our Tag Days at Petco on the last
Saturday of each month from 12:00-4:00. The 1st tag is free
and each additional tag is $2.00 each.
4) What is pet therapy?
This is where volunteers take their personal certified therapy
dogs on visits to retirement homes and hospitals where they visit
with residents. We also visit the library with the dogs for a
reading program that allows children to read to the dogs. Visit
our Therapy Page to learn more.
5) How can I get my dog/cat certified as a therapy pet?
Your dog would need to have basic obedience training in order
to become certified. You can enroll your dog in a class at the
Ouachita Valley Dog Training Club. Once your dog has been
through the class, you can then have them tested there to
become certified. Cats and other small pets can be certified too
through another organization. Visit our Therapy Page to learn
more.
6) How do I become a member?
Submit a membership form and fee to us. You will then
become a PAWS member and will receive a PAWS t-shirt by
mail.
7) What can I do to help?
You can become a member, make a tax-deductible donation,
help with upcoming fundraisers or events, donate used printer
cartridges or cell phones, help us come up with new ideas or
spread the word about PAWS. There are endless ways that
you can help. Just call or email us. Visit our Volunteer Page to
learn more (coming soon).
8) I have a dog/cat that I need to find a home for. Can PAWS help?
PAWS does not have a shelter or place to take in homeless
dogs or cats. You can call one of the local shelters to see if
they can help you. If the dog or cat is a pure breed, we can try
to help you locate a breed rescue.
Shelters: Humane Society Adoption Center– 387-9553
Ouachita Parish Animal Shelter – 323-4032
River Cities Humane Society for Cats – 343-3031
9) I need financial assistance for my pet’s medical needs (other than spay/neuter).
PAWS does not provide assistance for medical issues other
than spay/neuter. You can call ORVAL (Ouachita River Valley
Animal League) at 323-4989 and they may be able to help.
10) I know of an animal who is being neglected or abused. Who do I call?
If you are outside the city limits, call the Sheriff’s dept. If inside
the city limits, call the Monroe or West Monroe police dept.
You can also call Grace’s Home For Abused and Neglected
Animals at 361-0333. | 
