PROTECTION OF ANIMALS IN WAKEFIELD SOCIETY (PAWS)

PAWS (Protection of Animals in Wakefield Society) is an all-volunteer, non-profit animal welfare organization, founded in Wakefield in 1982 by Esther Nowell. We serve many communities north of Boston. Our mission is to promote and protect the rights and well-being of all domestic animals and wildlife, and foster greater understanding of animal welfare and animal rights through education.
Visit PAWS pets at our adoption center:
Danvers PetSmart®store
104 Andover Street, Danvers, MA
Come meet with our Adoption Counselors who can help introduce you to your new best friend.
Thursday & Friday: 4 to 7 p.m.Daily by appointment
Saturday & Sunday: 1 to 4 p.m.

Visit Esther's Nook in the PAWS office in Wakefield
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If you would like to subscribe to the PAWS newsletter and event notifications please click the link below which will take you to our signup page.
ShelterCare Insurance Helps you, your pets and PAWS, too
You can alleviate financial stress associated with your pet's unexpected medical bills (these things do happen) and help our rescue all at the same time simply by clicking the ShelterCare banner below. Here's how it works:
ShelterCare Insurance Programs cover you when your pet needs essential veterinary care for an illness or injury. Every time a completed application for a Sheltercare program is generated through our website, we will automatically receive a $25 donation towards our animal care expenses. This donation is of no cost to you and provides us with necessary funds. Provide, prepare and protect your family member and ours as well.

Juliet's Story: PAWS and VCA Wakefield Go the Extra Mile for Juliet
Show your community you care about pets with the Massachusetts "I'm Animal Friendly" license plate by the Massachusetts Animal Coalition . The cost is $40, $28 of which will be used to help fund the statewide spay/neuter program, the remaining $12 is a one-time cost for the manufacturer of this very attractive license plate.
Initial Registration Fee:$50
Special Plate Fee:$40
Renewal Fee: $90 every 2 years
Break down of fees
Massachusetts Animal Coalition:$28
Mass DOT for manufacturing the plate:$12
The more plates sold, the more we have the ability to help our animal friends. Afterall, friends don't let friends litter. Show your support, show your animal pride, and help curb animal overpopulation all with one purchase. The 2011 plates are now available. Don't forget your specialty plate is tax deductible! 
More information about this program can be found at http://www.massanimalcoalition.com/programs/license-plates/.
To order go to https://secure.rmv.state.ma.us/ITS/Transaction/Plaform.aspx and select the Massachusetts Animal Coalition pla
