PROJECT PAWZ

Hank, Annie, Dakota, Rocco, Mack and Gus

PROJECT PAWZ is small private rescue operation located in Corsicana, Texas, just south of Dallas. The animals in the care of PROJECT PAWZ come from different places, but they all have one thing in common........ the need for a better life.

After several years of

rescuing and rehoming stray animals, serving on the board of the HSNC, and also fostering animals from the City of Corsicana Animal Shelter, Tony & Lynn Gatlin officially began PROJECT PAWZ. PROJECT PAWZ originated to honor Buzz & Shiloh, who have taught Tony & Lynn so much about the unconditional love of rescue dogs. Buzz was adopted from "doggie death row" at the city shelter literally at the 11th hour, as his execution was fast approaching. His time had run out and Buzz was scheduled for euthanasia. His only crime??? Being a big, black dog. To learn more about "Black Dog Syndrome", visit Black Pearl Dogs.

Shiloh was a stray who had been roaming the streets for quite some time. Tony & Lynn took him in with the sole intention of vetting him and finding him a home..... only to realize he already was home. According to the Gatlins, Buzz & Shiloh have graciously accepted every single foster animal that's been through "Project Pawz Academy", always willing to share their home with a weary traveler down on their luck. They always take the new student under their wing and teach them the important things in life.... like how to use a doggie door, how to swim in the pond, and that if you have good manners you get rewarded with delicious treats. Some of the temporary boarders seem to catch on faster than others, nonetheless Buzz and Shiloh remain patient and steadfast, just like every good teacher should.

The mission of PROJECT PAWZ is to provide safe refuge for stray, abandoned & neglected companion animals until they can be adopted into responsible, loving homes. In addition, these animals are rehabilitated (medically and/or behaviorally) in preparation for the day they find their forever home. It is PROJECT PAWZ greatest desire for these once homeless creatures to live out the remainder of their lives being a cherished and respected member of the family.