
We are so proud of our Project Work
at the Centre in Turkey
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We have just returned from a very successful trip to the Centre and we thought it would be nice to update you.
First and foremost we visited with all of the Happy Paws dogs at the Play Park at the centre. I can't tell you how lovely it was to see them all so happy and healthy.
To think that very soon they will be joining their new families here in the UK is just so exciting.

Whist we there we visited a public pound and we managed to rescue 6 dogs. They still need to be tested for temperament and health, but they are on their way to a better life.
We have set up a special Appeal for the Pound Dogs and if you would to donate you can do so here:
Donate to Raising Money for Pound Dogs
We also caught up with our Puppy farm dogs, who we rescued in April this year.
They are all doing so well and looking forward to their new forever homes very soon.
It was wonderful catching up with the team in Turkey, who work so hard to make our dog's lives so happy whilst they are there.
As usual the week flew by and we were soon saying our goodbyes - it’s alway hard as we all love our Turkish Friends.
With your kind support we will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder in the name of animal welfare and do our best to re-address the balance and give the dogs the life they deserve.
Together we are making a difference.
Please enjoy our video of our week at the centre.

In 2023 we opened the Happy Paws Play Park.
It is a place where our dogs enjoy lots of training, playing and interacting.
As you can see they are all very happy and they love it.
We are so proud to have our own Vet Centre at the Garden, which is such an asset for our charity as our rescues and lots of other dogs can have on the spot treatment for minor issues if needed.
Every month we need to pay around £500 for all the basics to keep the cupboards stocked - things like ear cleaner, gauze, gloves, vet wrap to name but a few.
We are so grateful to all our amazing supporters for helping to fund this project. We could not do it without you.
If you would like to contribute towards our Vet Centre costs, please visit our Donations page. No amount is too small, every £ counts.
Thank you all so much.


Many of our dogs arrive at the Centre a little "chubby", due to the poor diet they have been on - mainly eating bread.
This year we opened our fat camp for them to begin their journey to a healthier life.
One of Lisa’s personal projects that we think is a very important part of our work is our Spay and Neuter Programme. We believe no puppy should be born to die of starvation, disease or freezing to death due to lack of shelter.
These poor souls are street dogs- abandoned to fend for themselves and the constant circle of breeding simply MUST be broken.
Every neuter will prevent so much suffering and heart break.
We are grateful for your kind and continued support of this programme.

Lisa started Happy Paws from scratch, with a passion to help animals - she had no idea where it would go but never in her wildest dreams did she think our wonderful charity would achieve so much in such a short space of time!
We know our success comes from our hearts and our ability to work as a team and we feel blessed to have so many incredible people standing beside us in the name of animal welfare.
Please enjoy this video of the Garden.
Your kind and continued support has made this happen 💕.
TOGETHER WE ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE.

Patron: Lord Brett McLean, Aileen Ryan, Victoria Clay
Trustees: Lisa Smart, Dominique Douglas, Meghan Behiel, Mel Browne
Charity Number 1158323
Many of the photographs on this site have been provided by the families of our rescues. We are so thankful for the happy lives they have given our kids and for allowing us to use their images.