Here are some questions that are frequently asked by PAW volunteers:
1. My neighbor/coworker/family found a dog/cat. How can I get the animal into the PAW program?
The dog and cat coordinators (see PAW Officers) decide which animals are brought into the program, so please contact them. If you or your friend would like to foster the animal, this will help, since we always have a shortage of foster homes.
2. Can you email/fax/give me various forms?
We have versions of most the forms here on the website. Adoption applications are also available at the adoption shows.
3. How do I get medicines, including heartworm pills and tick and flea meds, for my foster animal?
The Medical Coordinator oversees this (see PAW Medical Support). We keep our own supply of certain medications such as heartworm pills, dewormer, flea and tick meds and distemper vaccines, and some volunteers are trained to give shots. Check with the dog Medical Coordinator or the cat Medical Coordinator. Often heartworm and flea and tick meds can be dispensed at shows.
4. How do I get in touch with various volunteers?
Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator (volunteer@paw-rescue.org) to request the information. Please note that this is confidential information – do not give out members’ addresses or phone numbers to non-PAW members.
5. How do I find out where a particular animal is?
The dog and cat coordinators (see PAW Board) track where each animal is fostered or kenneled.
6. Where is the next show?
The shows are posted on the event calendar on the website.
7. I have a friend who might like to volunteer and/or foster. How do I sign them up?
If they are interested in volunteering, have them contact the Volunteer Coordinator (volunteer@paw-rescue.org) to sign up for a Volunteer Orientation. If they are interested in fostering, have them read about fostering on our website (https://paw-rescue.org/foster/) and then contact the Dog Coordinator or Cat Coordinator as appropriate.
8. What should I do if an applicant at a show asks me if the dog/cat already has any applications?
Please let them know that it is best to assume that the animal has or will get other applications. Even if none are logged in at the time, there may be pending applications from other sources or another show. PAW carefully reviews all of the applications we receive. However, we seek the home that we feel is suited to the individual animal, so not all applications are pursued.
You may need to let them know that we keep multiple applications on file because many folks change their minds or decide to adopt a different animal.