 Welcome to PAWS-Patas - Animal Rescue in Spain
PAWS operates within a 50 km radius of the town of Mojácar (Almeria) in south-east Spain. It was formally registered as a charity in 1996, and is an International Associate of the Royal Society for the Protection of Animals (UK).
PAWS mission is:
- To help reduce the number of stray and abandoned animals in the area by sheltering them, and trying to find them permanent homes.
- To reduce dog and cat overpopulation through neutering.
- To increase public awareness with regard to these and other animal welfare issues.
Only 4% of our necessary funding is from a statutory source - we depend entirely on voluntary subscriptions/donations for the rest. We know we can’t remove the problem. But with your help – wherever you are - we can relieve a lot of unnecessary suffering. Thank You.
XX Please visit the different areas of our website: the Rescue Shelter, our Shop, the adoption database with pictures and profiles of all the dogs and cats who need proper homes and people to look after them, and all the different ways that you can get involved with PAWS - whether by joining, volunteering, adopting an animal or helping to participate in fundraising events. These are all available through the links above.
See latest updates on our news and events pages -
click here for news ..... click here for events
PAWS long-term future is "still not secure."
At the Recent Annual General Meeting in Mojácar on 28th January 2012, PAWS President Karen Polansky sent a clear message to members and supporters that PAWS future was still not secure. 2011 had been a year of real progress and evolution for the society. Despite the financial crisis in mid-March, which forced the shelter to close its doors for seven weeks, we had ended the year with the second highest number of animals homed in PAWS 22- year existence.
But there was "a cold hard cash cost which came with such success," said Karen. "Despite tremendous efforts to cut costs wherever possible, PAWS still had to spend around €145.000 to support its activities last year."
Retiring Treasurer Janet Franklin spelled out some detail of exactly why it costs so much to run PAWS. Each dog we accept costs PAWS an average of €400. The costs are averaged down into:
Veterinary costs - €135; General Care (casual labour, food, medicines) - €143; Shelter Overhead cost (including shelter management) per dog - €126
PAWS homed 301 dogs homed last year – at the costing level above that comes to €120.000. (And this does not include the entirely separate costs of homing 50 cats).
It is possible to home dogs more cheaply – IF they are very young or pass through the shelter very quickly. But the absolute minimum figure is close to €200
PAWS President Karen Polansky (with Austin) |
Janet Franklin. treasurer for 7 of the last 9 years |
So please continue to to support PAWS. The many ways you can get involved are available through the links at the top of the page.
ALL doantions, however small, are valuable - (you can see the various ways to donate here)
Above all, if you want the society to continue JOIN PAWS OR BECOME AN ANIMAL SPONSOR. Our membership is still relatively small - but so is the annual subscription, €25. More members equals more bargaining power with official bodies in seeking longer-term help. (membership options are here) (animal sponsor options are here)
If anyone wants to see for themselves the extent or the efficiency of our efforts, they are welcome to contact us via pawsenquiries@gmail.com, make an appointment and have a tour of the shelter. We have nothing to hide.
An Animal Protection Society is not just "a good cause." It is not just a desirable thing on ideological, humanitarian grounds. It is an environmental necessity in the societies in which we live. Packs of dogs running wild on the streets and tribes of feral cats - all of them continuing to breed if unsupervised - are a menace in any community.
"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."
— Mahatma Gandhi
This is what PAWS does
The short video below is the final chapter of a story already told here - that of Gaspar the 'un-homable' Podenco cross-breed (read it here). It explains why PAWS has always maintained - and always will - the sometimes expensive policy of never putting down a healthy dog. Gaspar, now re-named Encasa - has settled with a family on the English Cumbrian coast.
We are very grateful to Valerie Wood, PAWS' former Shelter Manager who first took Gaspar into the shelter, and nurtured him for nearly three years. When she moved back to England and set up Ibizan Hound Rescue, she kept up her relentless search for Gaspar's perfect home - until she found one with Emma & Roy Dulieu. It was they, along with their other dogs (all rescues), whose patience, care and love released Encasa from long years in a dark prison of fear and mistrust ... out into the sunlight where he belongs.
New Life for Encasa from Emma Dulieu on Vimeo.
Video made by Emma Dulieu and posted by PAWS webmaster
X Animals of the Month
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LOLO
Lolo is a small dog, four years old and very people- friendly. He wants, and asks, for attention. He may bark and jump up on your lap to get your attention on to him. He likes to cuddle and is a bit needy for your affection.
Lolo is kenneled with a group of two young male puppies. He gets along with them but may get a little jealous when they get attention. Lolo tries to rush out of doors as he does not want to be closed in but wants to stay with you.
He walks well on the leash and really enjoys outings.
No food aggression or guarding has been observed. He has not been observed to play with toys as yet. He has been observed to scent marks at times.
Note: It is probably best if he is not homed with young children.
If you would like to adopt Lolo please go to our adopt page here
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GRACIE
Gracie was one of 5 kittens born to a stray cat that was being fed by an elderly lady. Gracie and two of her siblings, Oliver & Orlando, have been brought up by one of our fosterers and all are now ready to find forever homes of their own. Gracie is more timid than her brothers, but still a very affectionate, endearing cat who just takes a little time to get to know you. All are used to dogs and do, in fact, join them on their walks! She has been spayed and vaccinated.
If you would like to adopt Gracie please call Diane 950 617 643, or Ruth 637 817 982, or go to our adopt page here
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You can find full details of how to adopt any PAWS animal by clicking here
Copyright © 2012 P.A.W.S.-Patas, Mojácar, Almería, Spain
P.A.W.S.-Patas is a registered charity in Spain - No. 1928
Aptdo. 627 | Mojácar | Almería | Spain, 04638
Phone: (+34) 678 490 217 | email: pawsenquiries@gmail.com
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