Paws Animal Shelter

Marley

Hi there, I'm Marley! I'm just a little kitten, but I've got a big heart. I love playing with my...

Charlie

Hello there! I'm Charlie, a three-legged bundle of joy. I may be one limb short, but that doesn't stop me...

Harry

Hi, I'm Harry! Life started as an adventure with my sister, Mango. We were just ordinary kittens until we discovered...

Mango

Hi, I'm Mango! Life started as an adventure with my brother, Harry. We were just ordinary kittens until we discovered...

Bernie

Hello, I'm Bernie, the cat with the curiosity of a detective and bravery of a lion. One day, I was...

Salem

Hi there, I'm Salem! My life changed when a fire turned my home to ashes. My four sisters and I...

Torte

Hi there, I'm Torte! My life changed when a fire turned my home to ashes. My siblings and I were...

Honey

Hi there, I'm Honey! My life changed when a fire turned my home to ashes. My siblings and I were...

Cece

Hi there, I'm Cece! My life changed when a fire turned my home to ashes. My siblings and I were...

Pepper

Hi there, I'm Pepper! My life changed when a fire turned my home to ashes. My siblings and I were...

Ginger

Hello there, I'm Ginger, a sweet, gentle kitten. My sister Gypsy and I are a bit shy, but we're learning...

Spunky

Hello, I'm Spunky. My world is filled with curiosity. I love exploring new corners, seeking out hidden treasures. I might...

Junior

Hello there, I'm Junior. I'm a bit shy at first, but once I get to know you, I promise to...

Theodore

Hello, I'm Theodore! My brother Jasper and I landed here through a magical twist of fate. We were exploring a...

Joy

Hello there, I'm Joy! As my name suggests, I'm a bundle of happiness. I'm a kitten with a heart full...

Cadfael

Hello, I'm Cadfael, named after the wise Brother Cadfael. My life was ordinary until one day, while chasing a mysterious...

Ellie Mae

Hello, I'm Ellie Mae, a sweet soul with a playful spirit. I'm gentle, loving, and friendly, always ready to share...

Nougat

Hello, I'm Nougat, a kitten with a sweet soul and a playful spirit. I love to wrestle and explore, my...

China

Hello, I'm China. I'm a tiny bit shy, but don't let that fool you. I'm full of curiosity, always eager...

Victoria

Hello, I'm Victoria! My life is filled with curiosity and bravery. I love exploring new corners, finding hidden treasures. Playtime...

Marble

Hello, I'm Marble. I'm sweet as a sugar cookie, though a bit shy. I've been told I have a gentle...

Tommy

Tommy was found outside of a house in Logan County, hiding in the rim of a tire. He was trying...

Tammi

Before Paws Animal Shelter opened one day, a woman came to the door with a one-pound kitten her son had...

Buffy

Hey there, I'm Buffy! Named after a certain vampire slayer, I've got a knack for adventure. My story? Well, it's...

CJ

CJ was found in a yard near the C.J. Brown Reservoir near Springfield. The lady who found him said she...

Pancake

Pancake showed up when just a kitten at a business in West Liberty. The young woman who found her was...

Eva

Eva was found at Riley Park, where she had obviously been abandoned. A kind stranger brought her to Paws Animal...

Dandee

Dandee was found as a stray in an alley in Springfield. She had her four two and a half week...

Bunny

Bunny and her three siblings were found by a TNR group at a trailer park in Champaign County. There are...

Gage

Gage was abandoned in a tote with five other cats who were left on the front porch of Paws Animal...

Willie

Willey and 5 other cats/kittens were brought into Paws Animal Shelter in the worst case of animal cruelty that we...

Sweet Pea

Sweet Pea and 5 other cats/kittens were brought into Paws Animal Shelter in the worst case of animal cruelty that...

Spanky

Spanky and his three siblings were put outside at a house in Springfield. A neighbor took them in for a...

Saturn

Saturn and her brother Neptune were surrendered by a woman who was going to be homeless in two days and...

Neptune

Neptune and his sister Saturn were surrendered by a woman who was going to be homeless in two days and...

Trixie

Poor little Trixie was abandoned in an apartment in Urbana after her owner moved out. We were able to take...

Georgie

Georgie and his sister Maddie were found as stray kittens in St. Paris when they were about four months old....

Maddie

Maddie and her brother Georgie were found as stray kittens in St. Paris when they were about four months old....

Bailey

Bailey was surrendered to Paws Animal Shelter with Cinnamon in late December 2023. We were told by their owner that...

Gail

Gail and her sister Louise were literally thrown out of a moving car at Springfield Hospital. A kind person saw...

Ralph

Ralph arrived at Paws Animal Shelter with his three siblings. They were orphaned when they were just tiny. Their momma...

Oscar

Oscar arrived at Paws Animal Shelter with his three siblings. They were orphaned when they were just tiny. Their momma...

Sadie

Sadie is a beautiful white and orange young cat who had been waiting to come to PAWS to find her...

Pokey Girl

Hey there, I'm Pokey Girl! I may be an adult, but I've got the spirit of a kitten. I love...

Brooke

Hello there, I'm Brooke. I used to live in a world of towering hay bales, my own little Gotham. I...

Mystic

Greetings, dear human. I am Mystic, the feline superheroine. Once, I lived in a world of enchantment, where my playful...

Dasher

Hey there, I'm Dasher! I'm not your average cat, I've got superpowers. One day, I used my super speed to...

Nobel

Hi, I'm Nobel! I may seem a bit shy at first, but give me a moment and I'll be your...

Coal

Coal arrived with his siblings and their mom, Smokey, when the kittens were just three weeks old. All of his...

Gemma

Hello, I'm Gemma! My life took a superhero turn when I was living the free-spirited life of a stray. One...

Ozzy

Ozzy was found wandering as a stray in Urbana when he was only four weeks old, way too young to...

Ginnie

Ginnie was abandoned at the Mad River Farm Market and was brought to Paws Animal Shelter so she could find...

Terry

Hello there, I'm Terry. I may seem a bit shy at first, but give me a moment and you'll see...

Samantha

Samantha was found as a stray in Urbana with her SEVEN kittens! She was certainly not able to keep everyone...

Nova

Hello, I'm Nova. My days are filled with gentle purrs, playful pounces, and quiet moments of independence. I'm not alone...

Maverick

Hello, I'm Maverick. I'm a bit shy, but don't let that fool you. I've got a playful streak a mile...

Kipper

Hello there, I'm Kipper! My tale is quite enchanting. One day, while chasing a magical, shimmering butterfly, I stumbled upon...

Rizzo

Hello there, I'm Rizzo! I'm a clever gal, always on the lookout for new things to explore. I've got a...

Charity

Hello, I'm Charity. I'm a gentle soul, a bit shy at first, but don't let that fool you. I promise,...

Chaz

Hello there, I'm Chaz. I've got a knack for independence, a playful spirit, and a mind as sharp as a...

Peaches

Hello, I'm Peaches. I've got this independent streak that makes me a bit of a mystery. I'm a quick thinker,...

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