Our Story

Located in the Winnabow, NC, Paws Place is a no-kill, non-profit shelter dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and adoption of dogs. We operate entirely on donations, volunteers, and an unending love for animals. Upon arrival, each of our dogs is fully vetted and examined. Before they are available for adoption, they are spayed or neutered, given all age-appropriate vaccinations, started on heart-worm preventative, microchipped, and showered with love and affection. Paw’s Place Inc. (DBA Paws Place Dog Rescue) was founded as a no-kill shelter in Brunswick Co. in 1999 by our founder, Nancy Janovetz. We obtained our 501(c)3 non profit status the same year. Since that time the workers and volunteers at Paws Place have worked diligently to rescue and find loving homes for many hundreds of dogs. We hope to build on this legacy in the future as we complete construction on our new indoor/outdoor facility in Winnabow.

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