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)

Arnold  I'm a PAWS Pet! Click here to find out more about me. Meet Arnold! This handsome Tuxedo fellow has great markings & the softest coat ever. Once he knows his people, he can't wait for cuddles & playtime with anything dangly. Arnold is a smart, active fellow. Since he has spent some time on his own, he would love outdoor privileges or access to a catio. This nice cat has been known to be a good mouser too! Arnold is very social with his people & may be fine with another like-minded, independent cat. We know that his perfect family is our there! Call PAWS at 250-428-7297 to arrange to meet this great cat.