How we care for Strays

Cats and dogs have been companion animals of humans for millennia. Both are firm favourites, but uncontrolled breeding over many years has resulted in overpopulation and large numbers of these pets being abandoned on the island.

Catering for different needs

Cats and dogs have different requirements. Dogs require company and are less independent than cats . Also the numbers of stray cats is much larger than the number of stray dogs. This has led to stray cats being fed and neutered in colonies across the island. Sick and injured cats and kittens over bottle feeding age, are cared for in our shelter (within the limits of our capacity). Dogs and puppies are accommodated at our shelter until they are adopted and rehomed

Medical treatment for all

All cats and dogs that pass through our shelter are treated for any illness, vaccinated, neutered and microchipped, with their medical treatments performed by licensed vets. PAWS works with all the vets on the island.