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Merry Christmas

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

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

From us all at Paws & Claws

Kittens in Christmas hats

Thank you to all who came along to support us

Many thanks to all who came along to see us at Pets at Home in Burgess Hill and helped to support the Pets at Home Foundations’ Christmas appeal.

We were very pleased to take part again this year and thought it was very successful as well as nice meet many of our supporters.

Remember you can still donate through to close on Christmas Eve.

Burgess Hill Horticultural Society Christmas Market

Saturday 7 December 10am - 3pm Cyprus Hall Burgess Hill

Featuring an array of stalls in support of local groups and craftspeople. Refreshments available all day. FREE ADMISSION.

We have a number of cats and kittens needing new homes

If you are seriously interested in adopting a cat, please telephone Val on 01903 244478 who will be pleased to tell you about those in our care.

More information on our homing page.

Paws & Claws Annual Open Day 2024

Saturday 17 August 2pm - 4pm Coombe Down Rescue Centre, Sayers Common

Come along and meet the Paws & Claws cats! Plus many stalls and refreshments will be available throughout the afternoon.

More information on the Open Day page

Hurstpierpoint Coffee Morning Poster

Hurstpierpoint Coffee Morning

2 November 10am - Noon

The Club Suite, Village Centre, Hurstpierpoint

Drop in and see us for mid-morning coffee and cake.

Plus gift stalls and try your luck on the raffle.

Paws & Claws Book Fair

Please note that the Book Fair scheduled for 19 October has been cancelled and rescheduled for 16 November.

Our apologies for any inconvenience caused.

More information on the Book Fair page

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.

The Pets Foundation Santa Paws appeal is just around the corner.

Visit Pets at Home Burgess Hill between 25th November and Christmas Eve to donate and make a difference for Paws & Claws.

The Pets Foundation Santa Paws appeal is now live.

Help raise funds for Paws & Claws by donating in Pets at Home Burgess Hill Pets at Home before Christmas Eve.

The Pets Foundation Santa Paws appeal is now live.

Help raise funds for Paws & Claws by donating in Pets at Home Burgess Hill Pets at Home before Christmas Eve.

A big thank you to Burgess Hill Pets at Home for supporting us during their Pets Foundation Santa Paws appeal.

And an even bigger thank you to everyone who donated at Pets at Home Burgess Hill.

Your support makes a huge difference.

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.

Shady

Shady

This lovely young four year old boy came to us as he was not happy with a dog. He is good-natured and likes attention so we are looking for a home where there are no 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 18 January.

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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.

Life in the Pavilion

For those, who don't know, the Pavilion is our special facility for long-term resident cats - those that are not easily rehomed.

We try and find suitable homes for all the cats that pass into our care but sometimes it just isn't possible.

However many cats have left the Pavilion to go to new homes, it has just taken a little time for the right person to come forward.

In the meantime they can live out their lives with us, receiving all the care and attention they need, so long as they have good quality of life, in our vet's opinion.

You learn about our resident cats here.

You can help support the Pavilion by becoming a Sponsor or by making a one-off donation below.

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Life in the Pavilion

For those, who don't know, the Pavilion is our special facility for long-term resident cats - those that are not easily rehomed.

We try and find suitable homes for all the cats that pass into our care but sometimes it just isn't possible.

However many cats have left the Pavilion to go to new homes, it has just taken a little time for the right person to come forward.

In the meantime they can live out their lives with us, receiving all the care and attention they need, so long as they have good quality of life, in our vet's opinion.

You learn about our resident cats here.

You can help support the Pavilion by becoming a Sponsor or by making a one-off donation below.

Yes No
If you are a UK taxpayer can we claim gift aid?
Please read the Gift Aid Declaration.
Would you like to receive our newsletter?

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
Coombe Down
Coombe Down
Coombe Down
Coombe Down

Coombe Down - Our Rescue Centre built in 2006

Local Weather

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Dec
  • 7
  • Sat
10:00pm BHHS Christmas Market
  • Jan
  • 18
  • Sat
10:00pm Lewes Book Fair
  • Feb
  • 15
  • Sat
10:00pm Book and Toy Swap, St. Augustine's Church, Scaynes Hill
  • Mar
  • 15
  • Sat
10:00pm Lewes Book Fair

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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