CAWS (Citizens for Animal Welfare & Shelter) was started by a group of concerned people who wanted to address the problem of unwanted and abused animals in a county with no shelter or Animal Control. We started with a few small donations and $2,000 from a group that had formed in Delta to help people who could not afford to feed their pets. (they merged into our group). Through extraordinary efforts by the original group (and everyone who followed) and strong community support, we have achieved a great deal of success and have been able to save almost 400 abused, abandoned and homeless pets and placed them in loving homes.

United Yorkie Rescue, Inc. was founded on August 5, 2002, by a group of loyal and hard-working rescue friends. We consolidated our efforts and talents to form a family dedicated to the rescue and well being of the Yorkshire Terrier. We have pledged to rescue all Yorkies and Yorkie mixes in need regardless of size, age, or health condition. In addition, we are devoted to providing love, nourishment, rehabilitation, socialization, and "pawesome" forever homes!!

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