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Paws Bio
The holidays are a lonely time for many homeless animals sitting in shelters across Connecticut. Neirad Enilno reporter Olivia Leunis visited the PAWS shelter in Norwalk. She shares the stories of some great cats and dogs hoping Santa will find them a forever home this month. Contact PAWS for further information (203) 750-9572.
Max
Hi! My name is Max, I was born December 1st of 2004. I love to cuddle and sit with you and your family around the fire, I love to play with toys and take some walks once or twice a day. I am a Bichon Frise; I must say I am super cute. I am up to date on shots and already neutered. The people at PAWS really love me, but I can’t wait for a home! I really enjoy walks, and I am around 14 pounds, super small and perfect for a fun and loving family. I don’t mind other dogs, but give me some time to get used to you, after that, I will be your best friend forever.
Breed |
Weight |
Age |
Good with cats and kids |
Bichon Frise |
14 pounds |
Five years |
Yes |
Leo
Hello! My name is Leo; I am a little three year-old Parson Russell Terrier with lots of heart. I am a small 13 pounds cuddly dog who loves to play with toys and be pet. I love being the center of attention, so no other dogs please! I am very interested in the outdoors, so lets go on some long and fun walks, maybe in the woods or in a field. I am very polite and enjoy being cuddled with, please come to PAWS and adopt me because I am waiting for you to be my new and perfect family!
Breed |
Weight |
Age |
Good with cats and kids |
Parson Russell Terrier |
13 pounds |
3 years |
Only dog, good with older kids |
Cedric
Good day! My name is Cedric; I am a big guy with lots of energy and love. I am 3 and a half years old, around 100 pounds and being a Siberian husky, I have lots of energy to run and play! I love people who can handle taking me on a long walk twice a day and have the time to care for me. I have a really cute face, but at first, not too much hands near my pretty ears or body, I am shy at first, but I will quickly be your best friend! I have been at PAWS for a while, my mommy surrendered me to Animal Control, I want you to be my new mommy or daddy, to love me and keep me with you always.
Breed |
Weight |
Age |
Good with cats and kids |
Siberian husky |
Approx. 100 pounds |
3 and 1 half years |
Good with older kids and cats and other dogs as long as they are not bullies |

Max (left)

Gizmo (right)

Leo (left)

Casey (right)

Cedric (left)

Claire (right)

Chyna (lower right)
Gizmo
Hello! My name is Gizmo; I am a small 36-pound 5-year-old Siberian husky. I came to PAWS with my dad, but after warming up to the place, I no longer need to be adopted with him, but it would be nice! I love to cuddle and play with your kids or with you, maybe even your other dog. I like walks and am very fun. My blue eyes add a special extra to my already perfect stature. I will come right up to you, lets be together forever, and we can play with toys or spend special moments together. I am waiting at PAWS for you, I am always waiting for you to come and take me home!
Breed |
Weight |
Age |
Good with cats and kids |
Siberian Husky |
36 Pounds |
4 years |
Yes-dogs too! |
Casey
Hi! My name is Casey; I am a 38-pound 5-year-old Siberian husky who is the father of Gizmo. I really love her, but if we need to go our separate ways, that’s okay. I enjoy walks and cuddling. I also really like to cuddle and get my ears scratched. I am pretty special, I have a blue eye and a brown eye, and it doesn’t hold me back from having fun. I love to watch your kids, no harm coming my way, I also like to have company of my own breed, don’t send another dog away to take me, keep both of us! PAWS is fun, but I really want my own special rug to sleep on, or a yard to call my own. Come on over to PAWS when you can, I am waiting!
Breed |
Weight |
Age |
Good with cats and kids |
Siberian Husky |
38 Pounds |
5 years |
Yes-dogs too! |
Claire
Meow! My name is Claire; I am a 4-year-old shorthaired cat who likes to purr! I really like to be pet, all over, my tummy, my chin, or even my ears. I have very whimsical eyes, perfect to look at you when I am hungry or need to go explore the outdoors, but if you have an apartment, I like inside too! I like mature kids, or adult homes, maybe a retiree would be right for me, but I don’t really like other cats, but if you have one, just make sure he or she is not bullying me! Come to PAWS and ask for the chubby cats in the kitchen, I’ll be waiting for you!
Breed |
Weight |
Age |
Good with dogs and kids |
Shorthaired cat |
Chubby! |
4 years |
Mature kids and NO DOGS! |
Chyna
Good afternoon! My name is Chyna; I am 8 and ½ years old. I am a sweet cat, no scratching, no biting or hissing for me! Please only adopt me if you have a quiet household, calm kids, cats, and dogs. I enjoy watching TV. with you, or any lazy things you feel like doing. I am a real couch potato, so if you live in an apartment, it’s okay. When you come to PAWS, ask for the chubby cats in the kitchen, I’ll be napping in there, but as soon as you come, I will know its you!
Breed |
Weight |
Age |
Good with dogs and kids |
Tabby cat |
Chubby! |
8 and ½ years |
calm kids, dogs, and cats are okay |