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Spay Campaigns
An average female dog could have 80 puppies over the course of her
lifetime. A female cat can have a whopping 180 kittens in her life. In
countries with large stray populations, spaying and neutering is the
most effective way of reducing the number of stray animals over
time and improving the lives of strays.
Sterilisation also reduces the number of potentially fatal conditions
and diseases, including pyometra and certain cancers.
Paws and Whiskers ‘Save a Life, Spay Another Campaign’ raises
funds to go directly to this worthy cause. Our adopters can make an
optional £25 donation on top of their adoption fee for this cause but
anyone can donate for this campaign at any time.
Our rescuers, Happy Tails Animal Rescue and The Great Catsby are
just as passionate as us about spaying and neutering. See their hard
work below.
The Great Catsby, July 2021
The Great Catsby, August 2021
WARNING. The below photos show animals under
anaesthesia and with surgery scars
Happy Tails Animal Rescue, September 2021
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Paws And Whiskers Sussex (P.A.W.S) Ltd is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee. Registered in England
number 13142661.
Registered at Paws And Whiskers Sussex, 8 Norleen Court, Telscombe Cliffs, BN10 7EP.
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This privacy policy applies between you, the User of this Website, and Paws And Whiskers Sussex (P.A.W.S)
Ltd, the owner and provider of this Website. Paws And Whiskers Sussex (P.A.W.S) Ltd takes the privacy of your
information very seriously. This privacy policy applies to our use of any and all Data collected by us or provided
by you in relation to your use of the Website.
Please read this privacy policy carefully.
Definitions and interpretation
1
In this privacy policy, the following definitions are used:
Data
Collectively all information that you submit to Paws And Whiskers Sussex (P.A.W.S) Ltd via the Website. This definition
incorporates, where applicable, the definitions provided in the Data Protection Laws;
Data Protection Laws
Any applicable law relating to the processing of personal Data, including but not limited to the GDPR, and any national
implementing and supplementary laws, regulations and secondary legislation;
GDPR
The UK General Data Protection Regulation;
Paws And Whiskers Sussex (P.A.W.S) Ltd, we or us
Paws And Whiskers Sussex (P.A.W.S) Ltd, a company incorporated in England and Wales with registered number
13142661 whose registered office is at 8 Norleen Court, 348 South Coast Road, East Sussex, BN10 7EP;
User or you
Any third party that accesses the Website and is not either (i) employed by Paws And Whiskers Sussex (P.A.W.S) Ltd and
acting in the course of their employment or (ii) engaged as a consultant or otherwise providing services to Paws And
Whiskers Sussex (P.A.W.S) Ltd and accessing the Website in connection with the provision of such services; and
Website
The website that you are currently using, www.paws-rescue.org, and any sub-domains of this site unless expressly
excluded by their own terms and conditions.
1
In this privacy policy, unless the context requires a different interpretation:
a.
the singular includes the plural and vice versa;
b.
references to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or appendices are to sub-clauses, clauses, schedules or
appendices of this privacy policy;
c.
a reference to a person includes firms, companies, government entities, trusts and partnerships;
d.
"including" is understood to mean "including without limitation";
e.
reference to any statutory provision includes any modification or amendment of it;
f.
the headings and sub-headings do not form part of this privacy policy.
Scope of this privacy policy
3
This privacy policy applies only to the actions of Paws And Whiskers Sussex (P.A.W.S) Ltd and Users with
respect to this Website. It does not extend to any websites that can be accessed from this Website
including, but not limited to, any links we may provide to social media websites.
4
For purposes of the applicable Data Protection Laws, Paws And Whiskers Sussex (P.A.W.S) Ltd is the
"data controller". This means that Paws And Whiskers Sussex (P.A.W.S) Ltd determines the purposes for
which, and the manner in which, your Data is processed.
Data collected
5
We may collect the following Data, which includes personal Data, from you:
a.
name;
b.
date of birth;
c.
gender;
d.
job title;
e.
profession;
f.
contact Information such as email addresses and telephone numbers;
in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.
How we collect Data
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We collect Data in the following ways:
a.
data is given to us by you; and
b.
data is collected automatically.
Data that is given to us by you
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Paws And Whiskers Sussex (P.A.W.S) Ltd will collect your Data in a number of ways, for example:
a.
when you contact us through the Website, by telephone, post, e-mail or through any other means;
b.
when you enter a competition or promotion through a social media channel;
c.
when you make payments to us, through this Website or otherwise;
d.
when you elect to receive marketing communications from us;
e.
when you use our services;
in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.
Data that is collected automatically
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To the extent that you access the Website, we will collect your Data automatically, for example:
a.
we automatically collect some information about your visit to the Website. This information helps us
to make improvements to Website content and navigation, and includes your IP address, the date,
times and frequency with which you access the Website and the way you use and interact with its
content.
Our use of Data
9
Any or all of the above Data may be required by us from time to time in order to provide you with the
best possible service and experience when using our Website. Specifically, Data may be used by us for
the following reasons:
a.
internal record keeping;
b.
transmission by email of marketing materials that may be of interest to you;
in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.
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We may use your Data for the above purposes if we deem it necessary to do so for our legitimate
interests. If you are not satisfied with this, you have the right to object in certain circumstances (see the
section headed "Your rights" below).
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For the delivery of direct marketing to you via e-mail, we'll need your consent, whether via an opt-in or
soft-opt-in:
a.
soft opt-in consent is a specific type of consent which applies when you have previously engaged
with us (for example, you contact us to ask us for more details about a particular product/service, and
we are marketing similar products/services). Under "soft opt-in" consent, we will take your consent as
given unless you opt-out.
b.
for other types of e-marketing, we are required to obtain your explicit consent; that is, you need to
take positive and affirmative action when consenting by, for example, checking a tick box that we'll
provide.
c.
if you are not satisfied with our approach to marketing, you have the right to withdraw consent at
any time. To find out how to withdraw your consent, see the section headed "Your rights" below.
Who we share Data with
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We may share your Data with the following groups of people for the following reasons:
a.
our employees, agents and/or professional advisors - to complete applications for adopting and
fostering pets;
b.
third party service providers who provide services to us which require the processing of personal
data - to provide services relating to adopting or fostering pets, such as transportation;
in each case, in accordance with this privacy policy.
Keeping Data secure
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We will use technical and organisational measures to safeguard your Data, for example:
a.
access to your account is controlled by a password and a user name that is unique to you.
b.
we store your Data on secure servers.
14
Technical and organisational measures include measures to deal with any suspected data breach. If you
suspect any misuse or loss or unauthorised access to your Data, please let us know immediately by
contacting us via this e-mail address: direcors@paws-rescue.org.
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If you want detailed information from Get Safe Online on how to protect your information and your
computers and devices against fraud, identity theft, viruses and many other online problems, please visit
www.getsafeonline.org. Get Safe Online is supported by HM Government and leading businesses.
Data retention
16
Unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law, we will only hold your Data on our
systems for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this privacy policy or until you request
that the Data be deleted.
17
Even if we delete your Data, it may persist on backup or archival media for legal, tax or regulatory
purposes.
Your rights
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You have the following rights in relation to your Data:
a.
Right to access - the right to request (i) copies of the information we hold about you at any time, or
(ii) that we modify, update or delete such information. If we provide you with access to the
information we hold about you, we will not charge you for this, unless your request is "manifestly
unfounded or excessive." Where we are legally permitted to do so, we may refuse your request. If we
refuse your request, we will tell you the reasons why.
b.
Right to correct - the right to have your Data rectified if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
c.
Right to erase - the right to request that we delete or remove your Data from our systems.
d.
Right to restrict our use of your Data - the right to "block" us from using your Data or limit the way
in which we can use it.
e.
Right to data portability - the right to request that we move, copy or transfer your Data.
f.
Right to object - the right to object to our use of your Data including where we use it for our
legitimate interests.
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To make enquiries, exercise any of your rights set out above, or withdraw your consent to the processing
of your Data (where consent is our legal basis for processing your Data), please contact us via this e-mail
address: direcors@paws-rescue.org.
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If you are not satisfied with the way a complaint you make in relation to your Data is handled by us, you
may be able to refer your complaint to the relevant data protection authority. For the UK, this is the
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). The ICO's contact details can be found on their website at
https://ico.org.uk/.
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It is important that the Data we hold about you is accurate and current. Please keep us informed if your
Data changes during the period for which we hold it.
Links to other websites
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This Website may, from time to time, provide links to other websites. We have no control over such
websites and are not responsible for the content of these websites. This privacy policy does not extend to
your use of such websites. You are advised to read the privacy policy or statement of other websites prior
to using them.
Changes of business ownership and control
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Paws And Whiskers Sussex (P.A.W.S) Ltd may, from time to time, expand or reduce our business and this
may involve the sale and/or the transfer of control of all or part of Paws And Whiskers Sussex (P.A.W.S) Ltd.
Data provided by Users will, where it is relevant to any part of our business so transferred, be transferred
along with that part and the new owner or newly controlling party will, under the terms of this privacy
policy, be permitted to use the Data for the purposes for which it was originally supplied to us.
24
We may also disclose Data to a prospective purchaser of our business or any part of it.
25
In the above instances, we will take steps with the aim of ensuring your privacy is protected.
General
26
You may not transfer any of your rights under this privacy policy to any other person. We may transfer our
rights under this privacy policy where we reasonably believe your rights will not be affected.
27
If any court or competent authority finds that any provision of this privacy policy (or part of any provision)
is invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that provision or part-provision will, to the extent required, be deemed
to be deleted, and the validity and enforceability of the other provisions of this privacy policy will not be
affected.
28
Unless otherwise agreed, no delay, act or omission by a party in exercising any right or remedy will be
deemed a waiver of that, or any other, right or remedy.
29
This Agreement will be governed by and interpreted according to the law of England and Wales. All
disputes arising under the Agreement will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English and
Welsh courts.
Changes to this privacy policy
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Paws And Whiskers Sussex (P.A.W.S) Ltd reserves the right to change this privacy policy as we may deem
necessary from time to time or as may be required by law. Any changes will be immediately posted on
the Website and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the privacy policy on your first use of the
Website following the alterations. You may contact Paws And Whiskers Sussex (P.A.W.S) Ltd by email
at direcors@paws-rescue.org.
Attribution
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This privacy policy was created using a document from Rocket Lawyer
(https://www.rocketlawyer.com/gb/en).
19 January 2021
About Us
Paws And Whiskers Sussex is a foster-based rescue covering the
whole of the U.K.
We rescue cats and dogs from all walks of life, including from
overseas and those in the U.K looking for new homes. We rescue
strays and take in animals whose owners have sadly had to give
them up.
Each of our animals receive a Vet check up, all of their required
vaccinations, are Microchipped, and neutered if they are old enough
and healthy enough. We don’t just focus on healthy animals and
began our Wonky Paws Club for elderly or disabled animals who are
just as deserving of a loving home.
All of our animals are cared for in loving foster homes and we do not
use kennels as some animals can become stressed in a kennel
environment. Once an animal has been fully assessed we begin the
search for their perfect family.
All of our adopters complete a thorough homecheck process and
receive regular follow-up calls. We offer rescue back up for life,
meaning if you can no longer care for your P.A.W.S pet we will take
them back into our care.
We believe that spaying and neutering is the only real solution to the
issue of stray animals all over the world. This is why we began our
Save a Life, Spay Another campaign, where we offer new adopters
the opportunity to donate an extra £25 on top of their adoption fee
which will be used to sterilise another animal overseas and improve
their quality of life.
At P.A.W.S we believe individuals and organisations can work
together to improve animal welfare all over the world and that
together we can save more paws.
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Meet the Team
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Our team are all animal-loving volunteers, often working full-time
jobs outside of the rescue.
Our Founders and Directors
David Wise
Head of Overseas Relations
and Transport
Hannah Carter
Head of Applications and
Homechecks
Lucia Harvey
Head of Behaviour and
Aftercare
Lynda Humphrey-Stack
Head of Fosters and
Adoptions
Megan Baker
Head of Social Media and
Company Secretary
Our Volunteers
I have experience of owning
a variety of animals 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.
I have experience with dogs
of all ages and sizes, and the
odd disabled one.
My first ever dog was a
Romanian rescue, Charlie.
He was only supposed to be
a foster but I fell in love and
couldn’t let him go!
Spaying and neutering is
the most important thing to
me as it's the only way to
solve the issue of stray dogs.
Outside of rescue I work as
an Administrator and have
five gorgeous doggies.
I have 5 dogs, all have
disabilities varying from a tri-
paw, 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.
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!
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!
Georgina Kinzett
Accounts Assistant
Hannah Sirignano
Transport Assistant
Karen Taylor
Applications Assistant
I rescued my first dog Max
four years ago and fell madly
in love. Since Covid, I work
from home a lot so started
fostering and absolutely loved
it. I’ve been with P.A.W.S from
the start. I find it so
rewarding, especially with the
more nervous or difficult
ones. Seeing the change in
them when they finally start
to trust and settle is amazing.
My last foster Ralph fitted in
perfectly and we couldn’t bear
to let him go so he has now
completed our family. We love
having adventures together
and Ralph absolutely adores
his brother!
Kayleigh Howard
Welfare Assistant
Lucille Quilo-Sullivan
Adoptions Assistant
Mel Ellis
Fosters Assistant
I grew up in the Philippines
where it was a common thing
for my family to pick up stray
cats and rescue dogs and I
loved being around them.
In 2019, I moved to the UK
and started to feel sad I don’t
have any animals with me.
However it became a great
alternative to volunteer for
P.A.W.S seeing the animals
find their forever families
brings me great joy and
looking I look forward to
when I can finally have my
own animal to love and care
for!
After college, I worked in
boarding kennels, where I
adopted my heart dog, a
Staffie named Kelly.
I’d been involved in rescues
on and off and took a break
when I had my son who’s now
7. We were lucky to find
P.A.W.S who judge each
situation individually and
allowed us to foster. I wanted
to do more so joined the team
as a volunteer and I'm
enjoying every minute of it.
My son and I are owned by
two cats who are a little
bemused by our regular
visitors! I also work in the
NHS.
Sophie Lofts
Social Media Assistant
I’ve loved and been around
animals my whole life. Since
my teens I’ve volunteered for
various animal rescues and
fostered cats and dogs, some
with disabilities.
I adopted my Romanian dog,
Rupert, in 2018 and fit rescue
life around my full time job in
the NHS and being a mum.
Animal rescue will always be
passion of mine and I hope to
pass this love on to my
daughter as she grows. I love
how social media can connect
us with other animal lovers
and the power it has help us
advocate for those without a
voice of their own.
Foster
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As a foster-based rescue, Paws & Whiskers simply could not function
without our valued Foster Team - they are our MOST important
volunteers.
It takes a special kind of person to bring a scared ball of fluff into their
home and love them like your own pet. You watch them grow in
confidence and learn to trust, and then you hand them over to another
family. Fostering is a lot of hard work and it can be upsetting when your
foster animal leaves for their forever home, but the rewards are
incredible.
See their stories below and apply to join our Foster Team by completing
our application form.
We consider all applications, including people in flats and those with
young children or other pets.
“Lilly is my first with Paws and
Whiskers and I have found them
very supportive, especially hearing
how the other fosterers are getting
on. There’s always someone to help
and guide you in a lovely way!”
“There are lots that are very hard to
give up, but always another that
needs you.”
“There are so many people in the
team with such different experiences
but we all have one common goal -
to help animals. When anyone has a
problem or a success or is crying
happy tears at their foster being
adopted, we all gather round with
support.”
“I especially love the nervous dogs! The
happy bouncy puppies are great and
fun but for me, there's nothing better
than watching a little broken soul
slowly heal in front of you every day
and knowing you played a massive
part in that transition.”
Fundraising
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Fundraiser for the
Wonky Paws Club
At P.A.W.S, we don’t just pick the animals we know will be snapped up
instantly. We take in any cat or dog that needs our help.
Blind, one-eyed, extremely nervous or maybe just very old - we know
that some of the P.A.W.S pack may not be considered as ‘adoptable’
as the rest, but that doesn’t mean they should be left behind.
While we believe a forever home is out there for every cat or dog, it
usually takes the ‘wonky’ ones longer to find it, meaning they spend
much longer in foster. Some members of the club may even stay in
our care permanently. This means we have more (and higher) vet bills
to pay which, as a new not-for-profit organisation, can be tricky.
You can support the Wonky Paws Club by making a donation.
Any money donated will be put aside to cover any bills that may come
up while these cats and dogs are in our care.
We are grateful for all donations, no matter how small. As a non-profit
organisation, every penny we raise goes towards improving the lives
of animals.
You can make a general donation using the details below, or
contribute towards one our causes on this page.
Bank
Paws And Whiskers Sussex
Account Number - 02630323
Sort Code - 08-71-99
Paypal
mail@paws-rescue.org
(Please select family and friends to avoid charges)
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At P.A.W.S, all of 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.
We have a five-step application process to make sure we match
every animal with their perfect home.
Complete our application form online. You will tell us some basic
information about you and your lifestyle. We will make sure you
have enough time for a rescue animal and have given some
serious thought to adopting.
We will complete a home check where we find out more about
you, and make sure your home is safe for a rescue pet. We may
ask you to make some changes before we can fully approve your
application
Once your home check has been approved, you will attend a
video meeting on Zoom. This is an informal group call with other
newly-approved applicants. We will discuss what to expect when
you adopt and how to best care for your new pet. You can also
ask our behaviour experts any questions.
Now comes the exciting part - seeing which animals might be a
match for you! We have an exclusive Facebook group where
everyone ready to adopt gets a sneak peek of our available
animals. Simply email our Adoptions team if you think you have
seen your match based on the descriptions given.
If we agree that this animal might be the one for you, we’ll put
you in touch with their foster. You can speak on the phone, have
a video call and arrange to meet your chosen animal. We insist
on at least one meeting before you commit to adopting, and two
visits if you have young children and are adopting a dog.
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If you are interested in adopting with us, please
complete our application form and a member of the
team will be in touch within three days.
Our Partners
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Retailers
Nibble and Nosh
https://www.nibbleandnosh.co.uk/
15% off with code PAWS15
Ashcroft Animal Accessories
https://www.facebook.com/AshcroftAnimalAccessories
Donates a percentage of each order to a rescue of your choice
Easy Fundraising
https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/pawsandwhiskerssussexpawsltd
Earn donations for shopping online
GPS Trackers
Pet DNA tests
Pet insurance
Agria Pet Insurance
https://www.agriapet.co.uk/
All P.A.W.S pets receive five weeks FREE insurance with Agria.
Waggel
http://www.waggel.co.uk/pawsussex
You get one month’s free insurance. We get £40 per dog & £15 per cat who join Waggel
News
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At PAWS we’re not only passionate about spaying in foreign countries. We also
want to stop unlicensed UK breeders from profiting from animal cruelty and
allowing under-age, non vaccinated puppies to be adopted.
Currently someone only needs a dog breeder’s license if they have five or more
litters in a year and sell the puppies. Let’s say you have four litters a year,
meaning you don’t need a license. Each litter has five puppies and each one is
sold at £1,900 each (the average cost of a puppy during the Covid-19 pandemic).
This is a yearly income of £38,000 with absolutely no regulations for the welfare
of the puppies or their parents.
The Covid-19 pandemic has seen a massive increase in the demand for puppies
and more and more stories are emerging of puppies sadly dying soon after
purchase or being much younger than advertised. Often the mums are kept in
awful conditions and are seen as breeding machines, given little to no veterinary
care.
Please help us put a stop to this unnecessary cruelty and promote rescue centres
and legitimate dog breeders.
We are asking that tighter laws and guidelines are introduced to protect dogs
and owners, including but not limited to;
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Breeding licenses needed for all dog sales.
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Vet records provided by breeders listing vaccinations and health
checks carried out for the puppy, mother and father.
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Registered breeders subjected to an annual visits by the local
authority to check the animals’ living conditions and health.
Dogs that are poorly kept are removed immediately and the
breeder fined and their license revoked.
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A female dog can have two litters in her lifetime, two years apart
and must then be spayed.
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A pregnant dog must be registered with the local authority with
their Microchip number.
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Vets must scan a pregnant dog for a Microchip and check it
against a database to see if she has been pregnant before. If she
has, this must be reported to the local authorities and
investigated. Fines to be issued and licenses revoked if she has
had more than two litters.
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Financial penalties introduced if any dog is found to have been
pregnant more than twice or has not been spayed within a safe
and reasonable time after giving birth.
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Breeders should work with local rescues to provide rescue back
up for the life of the dog.
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Registered breeders must declare all income to HMRC for tax
purposes.
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Registered dog breeders must allow natural breeding to occur
between dogs and not use tactics such as tying dogs together
to force reproduction.
We have set up a petition on the Government website, but sadly did not
get enough signatures before the petition closed.
We hope to run this petition again once we have more support. If you
would like to sign the petition when it is activated, please complete the
form here.
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Cassie
Adopted February, 2021
Molly
Adopted March, 2021
Sebastian
Adopted March, 2021
Rolo
Adopted March, 2021
Roscoe
Adopted March, 2021
Jayla
Adopted March, 2021
P.A.W.S Alumni
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Nala
Adopted March, 2021
Florence
Adopted March, 2021
Coco
Adopted April, 2021
Chanel
Adopted April, 2021
Max
Adopted April, 2021
Athena
Adopted April, 2021
Bodie
Adopted May, 2021
Dexter
Adopted May, 2021
Jasmine
Adopted May, 2021
Moo
Adopted May, 2021
Paws
Adopted May, 2021
Dahlia
Adopted May, 2021
Neo
Adopted May, 2021
Jester
Adopted May, 2021
Tatiana
Adopted May, 2021
Sven
Adopted June 2021
Bonnie & Milo
Adopted June 2021
Dusty
Adopted June, 2021
Lilly
Adopted July, 2021
Tilly
Adopted July, 2021
Benny
Adopted July, 2021
Rinty
Adopted July, 2021
Maxwell
Adopted July, 2021
Crunchie & Twix
Adopted July, 2021
Ruby
Adopted August, 2021
Oscar & Merlin
Adopted September, 2021
Savannah
Adopted September, 2021
Jess
Adopted October, 2021
Beatrice
Adopted October, 2021
Luca
Adopted November, 2021
“Since we adopted Sebastian the support hasn’t stopped and we feel that they
really care for all their rescued animals”
“When I saw Arlo I knew he was the one. The PA.W.S team have been amazing
and so glad we found you, thank you”
“We can’t thank you all at P.A.W.S enough for all your help & especially Dexter’s
foster Chris, for doing such an amazing job”
“Jess has just fitted straight in, she’s been such a good girl and everyday she’s is
coming out of her shell more and more”
“Rinty is a soppy 7 month old puppy. He is doing so well and loves his cuddles”
“Sven is the perfect doggie for us!”
“Florence is settling in really well, she is a cheeky, gorgeous girl who has won our
hearts already!”
Bear
Adopted July, 2021
Frankie
Adopted July, 2021
Arlo
Adopted July, 2021
Dexter
Adopted July, 2021
Peanut & Raisin
Adopted July, 2021
Milo
Adopted July, 2021
Onyx
Adopted November, 2021
Yoshi
Adopted November, 2021
Daphne
Adopted November, 2021
Maverick
Adopted November, 2021
Olive
Adopted November, 2021
Boson
Adopted November, 2021
Fifi
Adopted December, 2021
Twiggy
Adopted December, 2021
Teddy
Adopted December, 2021
Cindy
Adopted December, 2021
“Considering how much upheaval Cadmus had in his little life, we can’t believe
how affectionate and content he is.”
“Daphne’s an absolute dream and we already can’t
remember life without her.”
Otis
Adopted February, 2022
Cadmus
Adopted February, 2022
Bernie
Adopted February, 2022
Archie
Adopted March, 2022
Tara
Adopted April, 2022
Soup
Adopted April, 2022
Ralph
Adopted April, 2022
Smudge & Missy
Adopted April 2022
“Archie is coming out of his shell more each day. Thank you for letting us adopt
him.”
Pounce
Adopted April, 2022
Peek
Adopted April, 2022
Lilith
Adopted April, 2022
Pandora
Adopted April, 2022
Dozer
Adopted April, 2022
Cara
Adopted February, 2022
Ben
Adopted April, 2022
Lady
Adopted April, 2022
Alma
Adopted April, 2022
Betty
Adopted May, 2022
“What can a say, what an amazing little pup, every minute a little bit more of
Lady’s special personality shines through”
“Pounce and Peek are very affectionate and playful, and an absolute joy to
have.”
Wonky Paws Club
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Our Wonky Paws Club is specially for the less “adoptable” animals we
rescue. We do not think an animal should be left behind just because
they are elderly or have long term health conditions and disabilities.
You can find out more about the Wonky Paws Club and make a
donation here.
BOSON
This beautiful boy has been invited into the club as he is one of our oldies at the grand
age of 11.
Boson was surrendered because his owner was struggling to look after him due to
dementia.
Boson has been adopted by a friend of his foster family.
Meet our loveable “Wonkies” below
SCOTTY & GEORGIE
Scotty and Georgie are our very special senior citizens. Scotty is ten and Georgie is eight
and, unfortunately, this has put many people off adopting them.
These gentlemen have lived together their whole lives. Before they came to us, they
were left alone all day, hardly walked and in need of vet treatment.
Scotty and Georgie are available for adoption together.
MIKEY
Mikey is one half of a fab duo with his brother Jake.
This cutie has been welcomed into the Wonky Paws Club as he is blind. However, he
doesn’t let his disability get in his way!
Mikey and his brother Jake are available for adoption together.
CHANCE
Chance was born with no eyes and a cleft palate.
Apart from looking a bit different, Chance is a happy and affectionate little dog, no
different from any other!
Chance is available for adoption.
SHAY
Shay was found by one of our volunteers, neglected, malnourished and covered in fleas.
A vet check revealed she is between 14-16 years old and is deaf with limited eyesight.
Shay will remain as one of our Permanent Fosters.
GEORGIA
Georgia was, and still is, extremely anxious.
We’re not entirely sure what Georgia’s life was like before being rescued, but at age six it
is likely that she has been through some trauma, so her anxiety is completely
understandable.
Georgia is available for adoption.
ERIC
Eric found himself in our care after being let down and abandoned at the age of 10.
Once in foster, it became clear that he was very ill. He had been left with an untreated
infection, causing him to be sick whenever he ate, and was also diagnosed with
advanced kidney disease.
Eric will remain as one of our Permanent Fosters.
FRANKIE
Gorgeous Frankie is one of our Romanian rescues. She arrived at the shelter with her left
eye missing, however she hasn’t let this hold her back.
Frankie was adopted by her foster family.
FAQs
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What are your adoption fees?
Cats - £195
Dogs - £425
Our adoption fee includes a Veterinary health check, relevant medical tests and
vaccinations, microchip, flea and worm treatments, and neutering, if of age. Animals
from overseas will also have a pet passport. We will review fees individually for older
animals, bonded pairs or those with long-term health conditions.
Why do you rescue dogs from overseas when there are thousands of rescue dogs in
the U.K.?
We believe that all animals deserve compassion, regardless of where they were born.
The animal welfare laws in some countries exclude stray animals so they have little to
no protection against harm and cruelty. We are committed to spay and neuter as
many strays as possible so fewer animals are born into a life of uncertainty.
Do you have age limits?
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. Each animal’s advert will
clearly say if they can live with children or not.
Do I need 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 of your cats have to be indoor cats?
No, some of our cats can spend time outdoors, however this must be introduced
slowly. Cats must be kept inside for at least three weeks and ideally up to three
months.
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 on a harness and lead.
Can I adopt if I work?
Yes. As a general rule, cats can be left alone for a full working day provided they have
enough food, water and toys, and dogs should not be left alone for more than four
hours on a regular basis. We assess each animal’s ability to be left alone and will write
in their advert if they cannot be left. We recommend taking time off work to settle
your new pet in.
Why do I have to have six foot fences to adopt a dog?
Rescue dogs, especially dogs from overseas may have never lived in a home before
their foster home. They may be scared of this new experience and, if spooked, will try
to escape. That being said, we assess each application on an individual basis and may
make allowances if, for example, you are applying for an older or disabled dog.
How do I update my new pet’s microchip 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. Shortly after your adoption is complete, you will receive an
email from our microchip company, PetTrac so you can make an account to update
your details in the future. 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.
Why do you say not to walk my new dog for the first week?
A newly rescued dog does not know who you are and that you mean no harm. The
stress hormones from moving from their foster home to your home can take up to
three days to leave their system. After this they can start to build a bond with you
until they feel safe with you attaching a lead to them. Wearing a lead removes the
“flight” option if they become scared so it’s important that they trust you to protect
them. Before you’re able to walk your dog you can do all kinds of brain games and
training indoors to tire them out. Some research suggests that mental stimulation is
even more important than physical exercise for dogs.
Walking a new dog may take weeks or even months. We recommend that you go at
your dog’s pace and take each step slowly. The first day you may only reach the other
side of the front door before your dog wants to go back indoors. The best thing you
can do for your dog is to remove them from a situation they find scary and try again
another day.
What equipment do I need to walk my new dog?
We recommend using a secure harness to walk your dog. Harnesses with three-
straps tend to be the most escape-proof. The front straps should go around the
shoulders and not across the front of them so their movement isn’t limited. There
will also be a strap behind the two front legs and another across the belly. For your
first few weeks we also advise to use a slip-lead as an extra precaution. Your dog
should also wear a flat collar with an I.D tag contain your details as this is required by
law.
We recommend using a lead made of fabric or rope. Extendable leads are not
recommended at all. This is because if you drop the lead, the handle will “chase” the
dog as it runs and may cause them to panic and try to run further away. You can buy
long fabric training leads which are much safer.
Why do you insist on newly adopted dogs wearing a GPS tracker?
Even with all the advice above, and no matter hoe careful you are, there is ALWAYS
the chance of an accident happening and your dog escaping or running away.
Ideally, if this happens, they will have enough a strong enough bond and will run
back towards you instead of away from you. Having a GPS tracker fitted to their collar
or harness is an extra security measure so that if the worst happens you will know
your dog’s whereabouts.
Many of our dogs have been street-wise strays and are very good at evading capture.
What food should I get for my new pet?
We recommend using the same food as your animal’s foster used for the first few
days. After this you can gradually begin to add in your chosen brand and slowly
phase out the old food. As a general rule, the more natural ingredients in a food, the
better it will be.
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