PAWS is a volunteer-based, no-kill shelter in the Creston Valley. We are dedicated to finding loving homes for abandoned, rescued, surrendered, and abused pets in the Creston Valley (covering RDCK Districts A,B,C, and the Town of Creston).

We educate the public through community outreach. We provide veterinary care, rehabilitation, socialization, and spaying or neutering as required. Community outreach is achieved through education, re-homing assistance, and reuniting lost pets.

PAWS philosophy as a no-kill shelter means that PAWS pets that don’t find their furever homes live out their lives, loved and cared for at the shelter or fostered by volunteers.

We are not affiliated with or funded by the BC SPCA, or any municipal or provincial branch of government. Our funding comes strictly from donations, fundraising, and grants.

"Men have forgotten this truth...but you must not forget it. You become responsible forever for what you have tamed."  
               (‘The Little Prince' by Antoine de Saint-Exupery)

Nico  I'm a PAWS Pet! Click here to find out more about me. Our Nico is a handsome Tuxedo fellow! He was found injured & required surgery to remove an eye. Nico is a trooper & loves to cuddle with his PAWS people. He thinks nothing beats cheek scratches! Even though he is quiet & a bit reserved, Nico is a playful fellow. If it dangles, he loves it! He may be ok living with another like-minded cat, but Nico would be happy being the only cat in his new home!