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  • Below are some of our most frequently asked questions.  Other questions can be sent to info@pawsshelter.org.

  • PAWS Shelter of Central Texas has only two locations – Kyle and Dripping Springs. Although there are other shelters with the name PAWS, we are an independent, private organization and not affiliated with any other shelter locations.
  • We do not offer veterinary services to the public, however:
      • Emancipet is a low cost spay/neuter clinic with a mobile unit that covers the Austin and surrounding areas. www.emancipet.org
      • PALS (Prevent A Litter) offers vouchers for those that qualify for free spay/neuter. You can complete an application at www.preventalitter.com
      • Vanguard Veterinary Associates offers low-cost vaccinations. You can visit their website for hours and locations at www.lowcostvacc.com
  • PAWS has limited space and resources, and therefore, is not an open intake facility. We do accept surrendered pets but there is a process. Please see our Rehoming & Assistance page for information on surrendering your pet.
  • PAWS is not a facility capable of accepting stray animals. If you have a lost or found pet, please click here for more information on what your next steps should be.
  • Yes! PAWS volunteers are a very important to us. We need volunteers to help socialize the animals and increase their chances for adoption. For more information, visit our VOLUNTEER page.
  • Yes. Community service workers must:
    • Be 18 or older
    • Be at the shelter by 9:00 AM (Kyle) or 10:00 AM (Dripping Springs) any day including weekends and holidays
    • Plan on staying a minimum of four hours
    • Wear closed toed shoes, something you don’t mind getting dirty, and be comfortable working around dogs and cats.
    • Bring a picture ID with you day one.
    • We are not able to provide community service for any violent or sexual offenses of any kind.
  • For our most current hours, please see our CONTACT page.
  • We can always use monetary donations which can be submitted on our DONATE page or mailed to PO Box 695, Dripping Springs, TX 78620.
  • For physical donations, please see our WISHLIST page.