Best wishes for a happy Easter

SWivelsfield Church Fete 20th July

Come along and visit our stall this Saturday at

Wivelsfield Church Fete

Saturday 20th June 2pm - 5pm

Great Ote Hall, Janes Lane, Wivelsfield RH15 0SR

Kids' Swimming, Hairy Dog Brewery, Stalls, Tombola

Games, Cakes, jams, Books, Bouncy Castle, Cream Teas

Homemade Produce, Bibs Food Tuck and much more!

Please bring cash.

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Merry Christmas

Best wishes for a Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

From us all at Paws & Claws

Christmas Cat with Santa Hat

A big thank you to all our supporters for their generosity throughout the year.

The area we cover

Please be aware that we are a small locally based charity and, however much we would like to, we cannot practically assist in homing cats outside of the Mid-Sussex area and a reasonable distance beyond.

Adopting a cat

If you are considering giving a home to a cat it would greatly help if you could call us to register your interest.

Please telephone Val on 01903 244478 (and leave a message if she is not available).

Some details about your home environment and the type of cat you are looking for will help us find the perfect pet to join your home.

We are Paws & Claws Animal Rescue Service a small cat rescue charity, founded in 1977 covering the Mid Sussex area. We have many lovely cats looking for adoption who would love a new home.

We hold many fundraising events during the year and attend many others throughout the Sussex area.

Betty

Betty

This 5 year old sweet natured, affectionate cat can sometimes be independent but does enjoy a fuss on her own terms.

Suitable for a home with no children or other pets.

P & C Book Fair

Paws & Claws Book Fair

Our Book Fairs are a magnet for enthusiasts from all over southern England with over 40 stalls selling thousands of interesting rare and collectable books. Next date 8 August 2026.

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Cats of Courage

A compilation of 23 heartwarming stories of our bravest cats who have faced great adversity with great courage. Available from our online shop.

Microchipping your pet

Since the 10 June 2024 it has been a legal requirement to have your cat microchipped or you could face a £500 fine.

The new law applies to both indoor and outdoor cats but not to farm or ferals with little or no interaction with people.

We ensure that all cats that leave our Rescue Centre have been microchipped.

Homes with young Children

Some of our cats and kittens have been rescued from difficult circumstances and from our long experience we believe that they will fare best in new homes where there are NO CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS.

Rural / Outside home needed for young neutered cat

Preferring the outdoor life, a good mouser in return for food and shelter

Suitable homes include stables, smallholdings etc.

Please ring 01444 831286 for further information

RURAL OR OUTSIDE HOME NEEDED

Boysie Boysie
Josie Josie

This pair of 2 year old cats (neutered) would like a home where they would have freedom but also enjoy human contact.

Suitable homes would include stables or a smallholding.

Please contact Irene on 01444 831286

Harry
Mr Darcy

We have several lovely older cats in need of loving homes

Please ring Val for an appointment if you are interested in adopting - 01903 244478

Our Mission Statement

  • Devoted to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming lost and abandoned cats
  • Encouraging spaying & neutering to avoid unwanted kittens
  • Providing quarters for old and difficult to home cats
NO CAT IS EVER PUT TO SLEEP EXCEPT ON VETERINARY ADVICE
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Coombe Down
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Coombe Down

Coombe Down - Our Rescue Centre built in 2006

Local Weather

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • June
  • 20
  • Sat
2pm Wivelsfield Church Fete
  • June
  • 27
  • Sat
2pm Hassocks Garden Centre Stall
  • June
  • 28
  • Sun
2pm Hassocks Garden Centre Stall
  • July
  • 11
  • Sat
Noon Balcombe Village Fete
  • Aug
  • 8
  • Sat
10am P & C Book Fair
  • Aug
  • 8
  • Sat
1:30pm Small Dole Summer Fayre
  • Aug
  • 15
  • Sat
10am P & C Open Afternoon

Gift Aid Declaration

Boost your donation by 25p of Gift Aid for every £1 you donate

Gift Aid is reclaimed by the charity from the tax you pay for the current tax year. Your address is needed to identify you as a current UK taxpayer, so please ensure you allow this to be 'shared' by Paypal.

In order for us to Gift Aid your online donation you must select the 'Yes' button to signify your agreement to the following:

  • I am a UK taxpayer
  • I understand that if I pay less Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax in the current tax year than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all my donations it is my responsibility to pay any difference.

Please notify Paws & Claws if you:

  • want to cancel this declaration
  • change your name or home address
  • no longer pay sufficient tax on your income and/or capital gains

Tax relief for higher rate tax payers

If you pay Income Tax at the higher or additional rate and want to receive the additional tax relief due to you, you must include all your Gift Aid donations on your Self-Assessment tax return or ask HM Revenue and Customs to adjust your tax code.

I have read and understood the Gift Aid declaration

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