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Helping PAWS - Changing Lives

Join PAWS of Benton County in creating a safer, healthier future for animals in our community.

Through compassion, advocacy, and action, we support our local shelter, provide essential pet care services,
and inspire responsible pet ownership across Tennessee.

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Our Mission

PAWS (Proactive Animal Welfare Society) is a 501(c)(3) charity established in 2022 to raise funds to support our local shelter and the animals of Benton County. As a charitable organization, we have been able to apply for and receive grants, provide free immunizations to the public, offer discounts for spay and neuter procedures, and initiate a TNR program to help spay and neuter feral and community cats. With your membership, you help continue these good works and have a voice in how our organization moves forward.

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How We Help

Our mission turns into action through hands-on programs that directly serve the pets and people of our community. Here are just a few ways we’re making a difference:

Free Vaccine Clinics

We partner with PetCo Love to provide free vaccinations for pets in the area.

Spay & Neuter Assistance

We help cover costs for local spay and neuter services to reduce overpopulation.

Educational Programs

We offer resources and events to promote responsible pet ownership.

TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return)

Our TNR program aims to reduce the stray cat population in Benton County.

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Shelter Support

PAWS supports the Benton County Animal Shelter with supplies and outreach.

Our programs are available to eligible Benton County residents and supported by grants, donations, and community partnerships.

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Upcoming Events

From free vaccine clinics to community fundraisers, our events bring people and pets together for a cause that matters.
Join us in supporting animal welfare, spreading awareness, and making a difference—one event at a time.

Free Vaccination Clinic

August 30, 2025

Mark your calendar for our next Free Vaccination Clinic on August 30 at the Benton County Fairgrounds! Stop by between 7:30–10:30 am with your healthy pet—no registration needed. Dogs must be on leashes and cats in carriers.

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Get Involved

Become a Member

Support our mission with an annual membership and help guide the future of PAWS with your voice and vote.

Join the Board

Put your talents to work by serving on our leadership team—bring your ideas, energy, and heart to the table.

Volunteer

From event help to hands-on care, volunteers are vital to our success. We’ll help you find the right fit.

Make a Donation

Your gift—big or small—directly funds lifesaving care, vaccinations, and shelter support for local animals.

Whether you give your time, talents, or treasures, your support directly impacts the animals of Benton County.

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Donor Spotlight

Community Foundation of West Tennessee

We are honored to recognize the Community Foundation of West Tennessee for their generous support of our mission. With a grant of $6,000, they have provided crucial funding to expand our Spay and Neuter Services, directly improving the health and well-being of animals across Benton County.

For nearly 40 years, the Community Foundation has been a driving force behind meaningful change in rural West Tennessee. Through their focus on philanthropy in the areas of healthcare, education, the arts, and more, they have helped create stronger, healthier communities—one initiative at a time.

Their partnership enables us to better support pet owners in Benton County with the expenses associated with neutering and spaying their pets. Consequently, this helps us progress towards our goal of reducing the population of unwanted cats and dogs in Benton County.

We’re proud to have their support, and even prouder to share in the vision of a better future for people and animals alike.

Thank you, Community Foundation of West Tennessee, for being a catalyst for change.

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Years Serving Benton County

Making a difference since 2022

50+

Community Events Hosted

Vaccines, fundraisers, and outreach programs

300+

Pets Helped with Spay & Neuter

Reducing overpopulation, one animal at a time

100%

Volunteer-Driven Organization

Powered by passion, not profit

Shop & Support

Turn everyday shopping into a powerful way to give back. Whether you’re browsing local booths or online wish lists, every purchase helps fund our mission and care for the animals of Benton County.

Chewy Wishlist

Send much-needed supplies straight to the shelter

Steph’s Crafting Bits on Etsy

20% of proceeds from Steph’s Crafting Bits go to PAWS

Walmart Spark Good

Round up or donate directly when you shop

2 Sisters Marketplace

All booth sales benefit local animals

Amazon Wishlist

Send much-needed supplies straight to the shelter

Give a Pet a Second Chance

The Benton County Animal Shelter is home to cats and dogs waiting for a family like yours. With care, love, and a little patience, you might just find your new best friend. Visit the shelter, meet the animals, and discover how adoption can change two lives—yours and theirs.

Benton County Animal Shelter

915 Divider Natchez Trace
Camden, TN 38320

BCAS@bentoncountytn.gov

(731) 584-3152

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Some of Our Latest Vaccinations

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Your support powers everything we do. Whether you become a member or make a donation, you’re helping us
provide vital care, promote responsible pet ownership, and support our local shelter. Together, we can make a lasting difference for our community.

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vaccines, and shelter support.

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