SC p.a.w. (people for animal welfare) is an organization committed to rescuing stray animals on or near the University of Southern California campus. Once these animals are rescued, they are given any medical care they need including: vaccinations, spaying and neutering, and other more serious medical care. SC p.a.w. attempts to find foster homes for these animals in order to keep them out of public shelters where they are euthanized within a matter of days. We are also committed to finding suitable adoptive homes for each animal. Each perspective adoptive family is screened and paid a home visit so that we can make sure that the animal is going to a loving home with a family who wants the animal for a pet. Our goal is to work closely with our community resources such as Veterinarian clinics, shelters, and other rescue organizations to help the animals find the kind of care and security they deserve.

Memebers of SC p.a.w. also make frequent visits to the local animal shelters in order to help place animals that are currently in custody. We will put the word out over the internet or contact people who have expressed interest in a particular kind of animal to help give the animal a chance to make it out of the shelter and into a loving home environment.

If you are interested in adopting one of our animals please check out our adoption page.

If you are interested in becoming a foster family please contact us at: animal@scf.usc.edu