About Kitty Claws & Puppy Paws Animal Rescue
Kitty Claws & Puppy Paws Animal Rescue is an animal rescue in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. Its name and records point to a focus on dogs and cats. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 2023. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Fort Worth Animal Care & Control, about 1.1 mi away.
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32.67648, -97.41232
What Kitty Claws & Puppy Paws Animal Rescue does
- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Yes
- Cats Yes
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Fort Worth Animal Care & Control4800 SW Loop 820, Fort Worth, TXAnimal control1.1 mi
- Brittany Rescue in Texas6616 Trail Lake Dr, Fort Worth, TXAnimal rescue1.9 mi
- Humane Society of North Texas6708 S Hulen St, Fort Worth, TXHumane society2.1 mi
- Adoption Services Inc3500 Overton Park Dr W, Fort Worth, TXAnimal shelter2.2 mi
- Benbrook Animal Shelter469 Winscott Rd, Benbrook, TXAnimal shelter2.4 mi
- Humane Society of North Texas9009 Benbrook Blvd, Benbrook, TXHumane society3.2 mi
- Highway Hounds Rescue5832 W Crest Dr W, Fort Worth, TXAnimal rescue3.7 mi
- Meowtown Animal Rescue of Fort Worth4116 W Vickery Blvd, Fort Worth, TXAnimal rescue4.0 mi
- Wildlife, Inc.2833 Crockett St # 128, Fort Worth, TXAnimal rescue6.0 mi
- Tall Tails Rescue and Transport415 Carroll St, Fort Worth, TXAnimal rescue6.4 mi
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Where is Kitty Claws & Puppy Paws Animal Rescue located?
Kitty Claws & Puppy Paws Animal Rescue is at 5600 Overton Ridge Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76132 in Tarrant County.
What are the hours of Kitty Claws & Puppy Paws Animal Rescue?
No opening hours are on record. Call the organization or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Kitty Claws & Puppy Paws Animal Rescue?
Contact the organization for its list of adoptable animals and its application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip. Rescues often place animals from foster homes, so meetings are by appointment.
Can I surrender a pet to Kitty Claws & Puppy Paws Animal Rescue?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to Kitty Claws & Puppy Paws Animal Rescue tax-deductible?
Kitty Claws & Puppy Paws Animal Rescue matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 84-3773647). Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
Related guides
- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Pet Adoption ChecklistWhat to prepare before you apply, what to bring on adoption day, the supplies to buy and how to pet-proof your home.
- Adopting a Senior PetThe benefits of adopting an older dog or cat, realistic health costs, questions to ask and how to help a senior pet settle in.
- How to Rehome a Pet Without a ShelterRehoming a dog or cat yourself, safely: writing a profile, screening adopters, rescue courtesy listings and the risks of free-to-good-home ads.