Rescue & patch up
Abandoned, poorly or vulnerable? We take them in, get them to the vet and nurse them back to their best.
A small, self-funded rescue in Dorset
Every cat deserves a second chance (and a warm lap).
We're Pads & Paws — a bunch of cat-daft volunteers who rescue, rehabilitate, foster and rehome abandoned and vulnerable cats. We also love sharing what we know about responsible cat care.
Hi, I'm Harry!
How it all started
Fifteen years ago, a stray called Harry turned up in a sorry state: a broken paw and a nasty eye infection. We got him the treatment he needed and waited for his owner to come forward. Nobody ever did.
So Harry was neutered, vaccinated and microchipped, and Pads & Paws was born. We've been giving cats like him a second chance ever since. Lately we've started helping abandoned dogs too.
What we get up to
From muddy rescues to fluffy happy endings, here's how we spend our days (and quite a few nights).
Foster & rehome
Our cats recover in caring foster homes until we find the perfect forever family for them.
Feral & street cats
Volunteers use humane traps to catch street cats. Each one is neutered, microchipped and treated for fleas and worms, then rehabilitated or released.
Cat know-how
We share tips on caring for your cat responsibly, and offer feline behaviourist consultations for a donation that goes straight back into the rescue.
We can also help owners get their cats to and from the vet. Just ask!
Found a cat? Lost one?
Don't panic, we're here to help. Tap a question for the details.
Give us a ring 07561 639304I've found a cat (or another animal)
Call us on 07561 639304 and we can come and scan them for a microchip, so they can get back home as quickly as possible.
I've lost or found a pet
We run local lost and found groups on Facebook. Post there and our community will keep an eye out:
- Pads and Paws Homing and Foster Cat Rescue
- Lost, Found & Stolen Pets – Bournemouth
- Lost, Found & Stolen Pets – Poole
- Lost, Found & Stolen Pets – Dorset
- Lost, Found & Stolen Pets – UK
There's a feral or injured street cat near me
Let us know. Our volunteers can safely catch street and feral cats with humane traps. Every cat is neutered, microchipped and treated for fleas and worms, then rehabilitated or released back where they're happiest.
I've found a fox or injured wildlife
Our wildlife friends are the people to call:
Our vet friends
Meet Dave & Lucy
Our cats are in safe hands with Dave and Lucy, mobile vets with over 20 years' experience each. They've just launched Safe Haven Mobile Vets, offering stress-free care for cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs and other small animals in the comfort of your own home.
- Bournemouth
- Christchurch
- Poole
- Ferndown
- West Moors
- & nearby
Fancy lending a paw?
We're entirely self-funded through raffles and our "guess a dog" fundraiser. Every penny pays for neutering, microchipping, first vaccinations and ongoing treatment for strays.
Food & supplies
Got spare cat or dog food or other animal bits? Give us a call and a volunteer can come and collect.
07561 639304Make a donation
Bank transfers make the biggest difference. Thank you!
- Name
- Rebecca Burden
- Sort code
- 04-00-06
- Account
- 22621206
Raffles & fundraisers
Join in our raffles and "guess a dog" fundraisers in the Pads and Paws Facebook group, or book a behaviourist consultation for a donation.
Padsandpawsrescue@outlook.com