A Helping Paw

3086 Cranberry Hwy Wareham, Massachusetts 02538
Dogs & Cats

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A Helping Paw in Wareham, MA

A Helping Paw is an animal shelter and humane society located in Wareham, Massachusetts, in Plymouth County, roughly 30 miles northwest of Brockton, MA. Founded in 1998, the organization operates with a no-kill philosophy, working to prevent pet homelessness and suffering rather than relying on euthanasia. Through its FuRRever Care program, it cares for special needs pets, including animals with neurological disabilities, while its Feral Friends Network supports hundreds of feral cats, and its spay/neuter, medical care, and pet food pantry services assist pets and families throughout the region. A Helping Paw is one of 22 animal shelters and rescues serving Plymouth County, MA.

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Service area
Southeastern Massachusetts and parts of New Hampshire
County
Plymouth County
Animals served
Dogs & Cats

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