Paws And Whiskers Sussex Dog and Cat Rescue

Pet of the Month

We were barely established as a rescue when Jess came to us. She was the first dog we took in… but she is still waiting for that special someone to pick her. Jess is a playful and friendly girl who is very affectionate once she trusts you. She is much happier in a pack so will need to be homed with another dog. She loves being outside and is happy to entertain herself throwing a ball or squeaky toy around outdoors! Jess’s foster mum has put in an amazing amount of effort to help her overcome her anxieties. She has really grown in confidence during this time and has been described by her foster mum as a “goofball”. We believe Jess is an Anatolian Shepherd so she is quite a big girl and will need an owner who can continue her training and socialisation. Must be homed with another dog Can be homed with children over 12 Not cat tested Toilet trained Neutered

Paws And Whiskers Sussex (P.A.W.S) is founded by a team of experienced rescue volunteers. We are a foster-based rescue with volunteers all over the U.K.

A New Breed Of Rescue

David Wise, one of our Founders, is cycling an incredible 1,000 miles to raise money for P.A.W.S and two other worthy charities - My Name’s Doddie and The Harlequin’s Foundation, both rugby charities as Dave is a massive rugby fan. My Name’s Doddie supports families with Motor Neuron Disease after rugby player Founder Doddie Weir was diagnosed with the condition. Doddie helps fellow sufferers and seeks ways to research this, as yet, incurable disease. The Harlequin’s Foundation uses inspirational, sustainable and transformative solutions to tackle inequality, poor health and the challenges faced by the most vulnerable in society. They use education, skills development and entrepreneurship. The donations will be split 50% to P.A.W.S, 25% to My Name’s Doddie and 25% to The Harlequin’s Foundation. Dave will ride from the most north-eastern part of the U.K. to the most south-westerly point over ten days in April 2022, averaging 100 miles a day. You can follow his journey on his Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/PawsJOGLE or donate at https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/pawsjogle .

John O’Groates to Land’s End Cycle Ride

About Us

We rescue dogs and cats from all walks of life, including from overseas and those in the UK looking for new homes. We understand concerns that foreign animal rescues are enablers of the ‘stray animal problem’ so we aim to be part of the solution and put a lot of focus on spay and neutering campaigns. All of our animals are placed in foster in the UK for assessment before being advertised for adoption. We offer full Rescue Back Up. We aim to be completely transparent with our finances and provide a breakdown of what is included in our adoption fees so you know exactly what you’re paying for.

David Wise

Job Position

Founder, Director, Overseas Reservations

About Me

I have experience of owning a variety of aimals from dogs and cats to reptiles. The chance to speak to rescues in other countries is the most rewarding part of my position. Outside of rescue I have 2 children and love to travel.

Hannah Carter

Job Position

Founder, Director, Applications and Homecheck Coordinator

About Me

I have experience with dogs of all ages and sizes, and the odd disabled one. Spaying and neutering is the most important thing to me as it's the only way to prevent the issue of stray dogs. Outside of rescue I work as an Administrator and have four gorgeous doggies.

Megan Baker

Job Position

Founder, Director, Secretary, Social Media

About Me

I’ve always loved animals and grew up with lots of dogs in the family. In 2020, I adopted Dolly, a sassy Romanian rescue, and started fostering and volunteering in rescue shortly after. Playing a part in rescuing cats and dogs is a dream come true. I believe that all animals deserve to feel safe and loved, regardless of their species or where they were born. I am passionate about using social media to make a positive impact and love that my role at P.A.W.S lets me connect with thousands of animal lovers just like us!

Lucia Harvey

Job Position

Founder, Director, Behaviourist

About Me

I have 5 dogs, all have disabilities varying from a tripaw, deaf and partially blind and a wheelchair dog. With my own ill health we make a proper wonky pack between us! I've always been interested in canine behaviour, which I've studied at length, with a particular interest in street dogs and their uniqueness and quirks. It's a joy to me to be able to give advice and help people connect with their dogs.

Meet the Team

Lynda Humphrey-Stack

Job Position

Founder, Director, Foster and Adoptions Manager

About Me

Since rescuing my first dog from overseas 4 years ago, I've thrown myself into animal rescue. My foster team are my extended family and I love bringing together individuals who all have the same passion - saving the lives of many paws. Outside of rescue I am a wife, mum of 2 and work in law. I am a self confessed crazy cat lady (having 12) and also have 2 rescue dogs as well as some small furries!

Adopt from P.A.W.S

Application Form

At P.A.W.S our cats and dogs undergo a minimum assessment

period in loving foster homes. We pride ourselves on thoroughly

assessing all our animals so we can hand-pick the best home

possible.

After completing an application form, we’ll arrange a home check

where we’ll go into more detail about your lifestyle and suitability for

one of our animals.

All of our adopters attend a Zoom call with our behaviourst Lucia

and cat expert Lynda. We’ll tell you what to expect, how to provide

the best environment for your new pet to settle and answer all of

your questions. The team will be available for support and advice

for the life of your adopted pet.

After your Zoom call, you can express an interest in any of our

animals and we will assess if you are a suitable match. We insist on

at least one meeting before committing to adopt, and two visits if

you have young children.

Foster with P.A.W.S

Foster Application Form

P.A.W.S is a foster-based rescue. This means our cats and dogs

undergo a minimum assessment period in loving foster homes. This

is one week for cats and two weeks for dogs.

Without our amazing team of fosters, P.A.W.S couldn’t function.

Our fosters come from all different walks of life and all have

different experiences, but they all have one common goal - saving

animals.

To join our foster team, please fill out an application form using the

button below.

Donate

As a not for profit organisation, every penny we raise through

adoption fees going into rescuing the next animal. We hold regular

fundraising events to raise additional funds to cover emergency

costs like vet fees, etc.

We also accept donations specifically for our spay and neuter

campaigns to prevent more animals from being born into a life of

uncertainty.

Any donations are hugely appreciated.

Paws And Whiskers Sussex

Account number 02630323

Sort code 08-71-99

PayPal - PawSussex@outlook.com

Please rememebr to use the Paying Friends And Family option on

PayPal to avoid fees being taken.

Do you have age limits on children? Yes, we have age limits to ensure everybody’s safety, including our animals. While every application is looked at on a case-by-case basis, as a general rule we cannot consider families with children under three-years-old. Do I have to have a garden to adopt a dog? Not necessarily. Some of our dogs require a garden to be the happiest they can be, but others don’t. As long as you can provide regular toilet breaks on a lead, a garden is not a requirement for adoption. Do all your cats have to be indoors cats? No, our cats can be adopted as outdoor cats. They must be kept inside for at least three weeks before venturing outside and this must be introduced slowly. I live in a flat. Can I still adopt? Yes, we will not reject an application from someone who lives in a flat. However, dog adopters must be able to provide frequent toilet breaks. Can I adopt if I work? Yes. Cats can be left alone for a full working day provided they have enough food, water and toys. Dogs should not be left alone for more than four hours on a regular basis. We recommend taking time off work to settle your new pet in. Why do you ask dog adopters to have 6 foot fences? Rescue dogs, especially Romanian dogs may have never lived in a home before. They may be scared of this new experiece and if spooked will try to escape. A healthy dog can jump up to six feet in the air. However, again this is assessed on an individual basis. How do I update my adopted pet’s MicroChip to my details? P.A.W.S will take care of this for you, the admin fee is included in your adoption fee so there is no additional cost. P.A.W.S also keep our details on the MicroChip as a back up contact in case you forget to update a new address or telephone number in the future.