# Creston PAWS - Pet Adoption and Welfare Society

> A 100% volunteer-run, no-kill animal shelter in Creston Valley, British Columbia, Canada, helping abandoned cats and dogs find forever homes since 1996.

Creston PAWS (Pet Adoption and Welfare Society) rescues, cares for, and rehomes animals in the Creston Valley region of southeastern BC. All operations are driven by volunteers and supported by community donations. The organization is recognized as a registered Canadian charity.

Key services include adoption, lost-and-found pet recovery, impound reclaim coordination with the Town of Creston, a Seniors for Seniors program that matches senior pets with senior humans, a Home to Home direct rehoming service, spay/neuter programs, and community fundraising events.

## About
- [About PAWS](https://pawscreston.ca/about): Mission, history, values, and the volunteer team
- [Contact](https://pawscreston.ca/contact): Shelter hours, location, phone, and email

## Adoption and Rehoming
- [Adopt](https://pawscreston.ca/adopt): Dogs and cats currently available for adoption
- [Seniors for Seniors](https://pawscreston.ca/seniors-for-seniors): Program pairing senior pets with senior adopters
- [Home to Home](https://pawscreston.ca/home-to-home): Direct pet rehoming between families, facilitated by PAWS

## Support and Involvement
- [Donate](https://pawscreston.ca/donate): Financial donations, monthly giving, and legacy gifts
- [Get Involved](https://pawscreston.ca/get-involved): Volunteering, fostering, and ways to help
- [Membership](https://pawscreston.ca/membership): Become a PAWS member
- [Events](https://pawscreston.ca/events): Upcoming fundraisers and community events

## Community Resources
- [Lost and Found](https://pawscreston.ca/lost-found): Reporting lost pets, reporting found pets, and reclaiming impounded pets
- [Programs](https://pawscreston.ca/programs): Spay/neuter assistance and other community programs
- [Resources](https://pawscreston.ca/resources): Pet care guides and local resources
- [Blog](https://pawscreston.ca/blog): News, stories, and updates

## Contact Information
- Phone: 250-428-7297
- Email: pets@pawscreston.ca
- Address: 2805 Lower Wynndel Rd, Creston, BC V0B 1G8, Canada
- Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Impound inquiries (Town of Creston): 250-428-2214