Welcome to Carolina P.A.W.S. (Pet Adoption & Welfare Society). We are a network of concerned Carolinians devoted to helping abandoned and abused animals find loving homes. Please take a look at our available pets. You might just find the perfect new addition to your family! 

If you care about animals but you're not looking to adopt right now, you can still make a difference by fostering a homeless cat or dog, or helping out at community events. Find out how you can help. 

Come see us at the PETSMART in Blakeney and Wesley Chapel every Saturday from 11am-2pm!

Lionel’s Story

Lionel was abandoned in a dumpster behind an area vet's office. Luckily the vet staff heard his cries and took him in. He was only 2 days old! The first week Lionel fought to survive. We found a foster home for him and his foster family bottle fed him, kept him warm and gave him lots of love. They continued to bottle feed him for three months and now he is a thriving, playful kitten.  Lionel is a fighter and his will to survive was simply extraordinary.  He is a beautiful, sweet Siamese mix kitten that now has a second chance at life with a loving family.

Sammy’s Story 

Sammy came to our rescue after being confiscated from his owner by animal control. They found him starving, battered, abused and neglected.  On the day we rescued him from the shelter, we could see the will to live in his eyes; he was extremely emaciated, weighing only 19lbs.  He was so very sweet and loving, even after all that he had been through.  We could not imagine the pain he had endured and yet he was still so forgiving.  As one of the volunteers sat there with him, he crawled up into her lap and just kept licking her face.  It was difficult for him to even sit because of how thin he was.  Sammy’s spirit was not broken and we knew we needed to give him a second chance at a better life.  He had never had the opportunity to be a part of a family that would show him the love he deserved and we wanted to give him that chance.  That night we took him to the vet and he almost needed a blood transfusion but he was strong and with the help of the vet and his foster he pulled through and beat the odds.  Sammy now weighs 40lbs and he is full of life.  He is smart, playful and loving. He also has a new family to call his own and they love him unconditionally.  We are thrilled we were able to give Sammy that second chance at life.