Performing Animal Welfare Society
Galt, CA
Last verified Aug 6, 2026
Mission
GFAS lists Performing Animal Welfare Society as an accredited sanctuary in Galt, CA. Its GFAS profile identifies care for Bears, Elephants, Exotic Big Cats, Felids, New World Primates.
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About this sanctuary
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Founded in 1984, The Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) is dedicated to the protection of captive wildlife. PAWS has been at the forefront of efforts to change public policies and laws to better protect performing animals and all captive wildlife. PAWS advocates for the highest quality of care and appropriate, humane sanctuary for animals who have been victims of the exotic and performing animal trades. PAWS operates three natural habitat sanctuaries and provides peaceful, life-time, 24/7 care for elephants, tigers, bears, and other exotic species. PAWS: Education. Advocacy. Rescue. Sanctuary.
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Visit & support
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Public contact restrictions
Policy not published
Published contact details are not permission to visit or handle animals. Confirm access rules with the sanctuary before arranging any visit.
Source 1: official_gfas_profile · fetched Aug 6, 2026 · GFAS does not publish an animal-contact policy; ASB reports the policy as not published.
Available activities
Accreditation
Accredited date: Nov 22, 2011
Roster source: Official listing · fetched Aug 6, 2026
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