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Welcome to Protection of Animals in Wakefield Society, Inc.

Founded in 1982, PAWS is an all-volunteer, 501c3 non-profit animal welfare organization that rescues, fosters and facilitates cat and kitten adoptions and provides animal welfare programs in the greater Wakefield area.

 

Our mission is to promote and protect the rights and well-being of all domestic animals and wildlife and foster a greater understanding of animal welfare and animal rights through education.

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OUR KEY PROGRAMS INCLUDE:

  • Humane Response Line 551.800.PAWS (7297)​

  • Cat Adoptions and Re-homing​

  • Community Cats Management

  • Medical Care and Microchips​

  • Educational Programs and Resources

  • PAWS Pet Food Pantry

For further information about these programs, visit the ABOUT US page

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24-hour voicemail: 551.800.7297(PAWS)

Please leave a message. We have volunteers monitoring the messages daily.

 

Email: PAWS01880@gmail.com
 

Office location: 411 Lowell Street, Wakefield, MA 01880

Office phone: 781-300-0003

Mailing address: 383R Lowell Street, Wakefield, MA 01880
 

Massachusetts Dept. of Agriculture License #0168

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PAWS receives $1K grant from

Massachusetts Animal Coalition

Award is funded through Pet Plate program

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Thanks to WCAT for this video. Running time: 1:36.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Thanks to the generosity of our donors,

PAWS helped more than 265 cats in need in 2024

Please help us continue our mission. 

Together, we can make a difference for more local felines.

Follow us on Social Media!

OFFICE HOURS

Sunday          CLOSED

Monday         1-2:30 p.m.

Tuesday         1-5 p.m. (food pantry)

Wednesday     CLOSED

​Thursday          1-4 p.m.

Friday               CLOSED

Saturday           Adoption hours TBA 

                         Contact the office

© 2025 Protection of Animals in Wakefield Society, Inc.

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Humane Response Line: 551-800-7297

Email: PAWS01880@gmail.com

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Office: 411 Lowell St., Wakefield, MA 01880

Mailing address: 383R Lowell St., Wakefield, MA 01880

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