Our mission is to rescue unwanted, abandoned or neglected dogs in Rappahannock County, to relieve suffering, and to help each animal become healthy and happily re-homed. Our mission is difficult and costly, and we need all the help we can get.
RAWL believes that no animal should be homeless. Our goal is a world where there are no unwanted pets. This is possible through educating people about the importance of spaying and neutering, community outreach programs, and the adoption of our animals by loving people like you.
RAWL’s day-to-day management and operations are overseen by our Shelter Director, Patti Want, who works closely with her staff and the RAWL Board of Directors to help ensure that the shelter accomplishes its mission in a professional and exemplary manner.

Buy tickets here until February 13, 2023 at 10 PM:
Drawing Date: February 14, 2023. The winner will be contacted by the Shelter Director and we will post the winner’s name on our Facebook Page.
Tickets can also be purchased in person at the RAWL Shelter in Amissville any day during regular business hours. All proceeds benefit Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL). Thank you so much for your support.
For more information, see our Facebook Event page.