Prairie Paws Animal Shelter Inc

3173 Hwy K68 Ottawa, Kansas 66067
Dogs & Cats

About this shelter

Prairie Paws Animal Shelter Inc in Ottawa, KS

Prairie Paws Animal Shelter Inc is located in Ottawa, Kansas, in Franklin County, roughly 25 miles north of Lawrence, KS, and is one of three shelters—alongside locations in Manhattan and Emporia—working together under the Prairie Paws name. Two other animal shelters or rescues also serve Franklin County. The organization provides pet adoptions along with additional services such as low-cost spay/neuter, microchipping, and owner relinquishment assistance, and it also offers lost-and-found pet resources, pet licensing, and volunteer and foster opportunities.

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Service area
Ottawa, Manhattan, and Emporia, Kansas
County
Franklin County
Animals served
Dogs & Cats

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