PAWS is dedicated to the protection of performing animals, to providing sanctuary to abused, abandoned and retired captive wildlife, to enforcing the best standards of care for all captive wildlife, to the preservation of wild species and their habitat and to promoting public education about captive wildlife issues.

Since 1984, PAWS has been at the forefront of efforts to rescue and provide appropriate, humane sanctuary for animals who have been the victims of the exotic and performing animal trades. PAWS investigates reports of abused performing and exotic animals, documents cruelty and assists in investigations and prosecutions by regulatory agencies to alleviate the suffering of captive wildlife.

The Performing Animal Welfare Society operates three sanctuaries for captive wildlife in Northern California. Visit our website to learn more about our non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization and the captive wildlife in our care.

PAWS has received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator.

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