Paws Montclair, Inc

PAWS is a rescue and sheltering organization that has been serving Montclair and the surrounding communities for 39 years. We focus on at-risk dogs and cats throughout New Jersey and maintain two small sheltering facilities (one for dogs and one for cats) as well as an established fostering network. Finding forever homes, spay-neuter, and humane education are all central to PAWS’ mission. Rescue and reduce are key principles in our work of finding animals good, appropriate, forever homes; preventing warehousing and/or euthanizing adoptable animals; changing public consciousness about the value of animals and our responsibilities to them; helping address the puppy mills issue; and promoting spay/neuter. PAWS operates as a highly responsive and flexible animal rescue group. Our sanctuaries, along with our strong fostering network, enable us to continue sheltering a limited number of animals in need, often “bully breed” dogs. At any given time, we typically care for about 10 dogs and up to 100 cats and kittens. We provide critical services to the local north Jersey communities, and also assist overcrowded shelters throughout NJ. PAWS connects people and animals, helping in numerous ways.