The Danbury Animal Welfare Society, or DAWS, is a volunteer-run non-profit organization that promotes the humane treatment of animals. Not only does DAWS hold daily animal adoptions, but it helps find lost pets, offers spay-neuter services, and holds several annual events to raise donations and awareness. The shelter holds up to 60 cats and 30 dogs at a time, and encourages those interested in adopting, to visit during its open house hours.