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HappyPaws Grafton has been a PetRescue member since 19 July 2006.
Their member number is 475.

They have listed 391 animals.

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More information about HappyPaws Grafton (Happypaws Haven Grafton)

About us HappyPaws Haven is an incorporated and endorsed animal welfare charity providing services in the Clarence Valley and all over Australia. HappyPaws Haven in Grafton was founded by Sally Rogers in July 2006, and has grown to include a number of local volunteers who dedicate their time to providing care and housing for local cats and dogs who have been lost, abandoned or mistreated. Veterinary Services are provided by the South Grafton Veterinarian Clinic. Volunteers are covered by public liability insurance and volunteer activities are an option for people on New Start and Work for the Dole Programs. The charity is run based on the model rules for associations supplied by the NSW Office of Fair Trading. Background In July 2006, Sally Rogers determined that an animal refuge was needed for the local pets that were in distress through mistreatment, abandonment and poor health as there was no domestic cat and/or dog shelter or animal rescue association in the Clarence Valley at that time. Having rescued and cared such animals in Sydney, Sally began by housing cats in a purpose built shelter she personally built and funded for her own pets. Over the next 12 months Sally successfully found homes for over 50 animals. From this came the decision to form a recognised animal welfare group in Grafton, and in April 2007 HappyPaws Haven was incorporated. Since then over 600 animals have been rescued and cared for by the volunteer carers in the area. Well over 250 cats/kittens and nearly 150 dogs /puppies have found permanent loving homes both locally and interstate. The on-going benefit of animal companions for caring families are many, and is proven by the continued re-homing of animals by HappyPaws Haven. HappyPaws Haven promotes responsible pet ownership and achieves positive outcomes for animals, animal ethics, and new pet owners. It sets an example for the community and government. It allows students, volunteers and community workers to continue their valuable service. At our Animal Re-homing Centre/Shelter we do not impound these wonderful creatures in an antiseptic, caged atmosphere, like that found in typical animal shelters. The dogs and cats are kept in a natural setting. The dogs have the opportunity to roam in grassy paddocks with oversight and control by our volunteers. Our cats live in a community environment within a large open cattery. When an animal arrives injured or sick they are quarantined and nurtured by caring human hands back to health. Dogs and cats are kept separated from the main population until an emotional, behavioral and psychological assessment can be made, then if all is well, they are slowly integrated into a pack or cattery.

Contact HappyPaws Grafton (Happypaws Haven Grafton)

Contact: Sally
Phone: 0419404766
Address: HappyPaws Haven 140 Tindal Road EAtonsville NSW 2460
Website: http://www.happypawshaven.com.au