Performing Animal Welfare Society
Welcome to a place where abandoned or abused performing animals and victims of the exotic animal trade can live in peace and contentment. The Performing Animal Welfare Society is a true sanctuary -- a permanent home where animals come first. PAWS was founded in 1984 by Hollywood animal trainer and author, Pat Derby, and co-founder, Ed Stewart. PAWS maintains 2 sanctuaries for captive wildlife -- 30 acres in Galt, California, and 100 acres (the Amanda Blake Wildlife Refuge) in Herald, California. PAWS is also in Phase I development of 2300 acres of beautiful natural habitat in San Andreas which will be the future home of "Ark 2000".
