Paws is toledo Ohio's top rated 
all feline,
no kill shelter.

Paws and Whiskers is a non-profit, 501c3 organization specializing in the care and placement of felines in forever homes. Come visit us today and find a furever friend!

850+

Annual Cats saved

29

Years open

$350

Average  amount spent per cat's care

VOLUNTEER

Help us do what we do.

Adopt

Find the newest member of your family.

Donate

Help us continue to provide cats with all the care they need, until we find their forever  homes.

Care Services

We can help you care for your cat with trimming and cleaning.

Services

Nail Trims - $5.00

Available Tuesday-Saturday, 12pm-4pm, Walk-ins only.


Ear Cleanings - $5.00

Available Tuesday-Saturday, 12pm-4pm, Walk-ins only.


Sani Trims - $20.00/$25.00

Available by appointment only, please email us at officeadmin@pawsandwhiskers.org to schedule an appointment


Phoebe's Fund

Did you read the story in the Toledo Blade about Phoebe's Fund? It's a medical fund established at Paws for cats who need extraordinary medical care. Read the story here. Please consider making a donation to the fund and help us reach our annual matching goal.

Paws Partners!

Support PAWS with Shelter Merch!

Another wonderful way to support our cats is by visiting the shelter and purchasing some of our exclusive PAWS merchandise. Our items make great gifts and are a fun way to promote your favorite shelter!

We offer a vast array of products at a variety of price points, so there’s something for everyone:
  • Paws Shirt Adult: $20
  • Paws Shirt Youth: $10
  • Paws Travel Mug: $22
  • Paws Pens: $3
  • Paws Can Coozie: $5
  • Stainless Steel Pet Bowl: $4
  • Ornament: $2
  • 2026 Paws Calendar: $17 each, or 2 for $30


All merchandise is available for purchase in-shelter only. We do not ship.

Prices are subject to change.

We are proud to partner with Step Screen Printing, a longtime supporter who has been creating our shirts and travel mugs for years, as well as GS-JJ, who just recently generously donated custom PAWS beanie hats. Please consider supporting these amazing businesses by checking out their websites: