PENNINE ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY (PAWS) was set up as a voluntary group to help animals in the Todmorden, Hebden Bridge and Bacup area. Over the years many lovely people have become involved, giving what time and assistance they can, and helped us save the lives of many dogs, cats, pups and kittens. Our aim is to rehome as many animals as possible into secure loving homes for the rest of their lives.

We operate a no kill policy and no healthy animal is ever destroyed. Pets come into our care through no fault of their own – such as when an elderly owner cannot look after their animal any longer and have to make the heartbreaking decision to give their pet up, or a family’s circumstances change and they cannot give an animal the attention it needs and deserves. Other animals in our care have come to us from crisis situations: being unwanted, abandoned or dumped, suffering from abuse and neglect, or under threat of destruction.

All our animals are seen by a vet and any recommended treatment is given to ensure that they are rehomeable. Before adoption animals are assessed for any behavioural issues and are neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, flea and worm treated, and where necessary groomed.

Only when we feel an animal is ready do we look for a suitable home. We want all our animals to go to their forever home so great care is taken in the rehoming process to find the right home.

Following rehoming we are always there to offer advice and help owners as their new pet settles in. However, once adopted it is the owner’s total responsibility to get it any vets treatment, behavioural therapy and Pet Insurance to ensure a happy and healthy pet.