About Us
The mission of PAWS is to actively volunteer for, advocate, and promote domestic animal rights and care in the Durham community, including at Duke University. PAWS will accomplish its mission by developing a driven and dedicated service-oriented membership that will frequently volunteer for the Animal Protection Society (APS) of Durham, the Orange County shelter, and the Independent Animal Rescue (IAR) of Durham, sponsor domestic animal events, fundraise for betterment in domestic animal rights, and create awareness of crucial information for current and potential pet owners.