What to expect
when adopting
Pawz for Thought helps find loving homes for animals in need through a simple and caring adoption process. Here’s how it works:
First, you’ll fill out a questionnaire to share a bit about your lifestyle and experience with pets. After that, a team member will give you a call to chat about your application and answer any questions you might have. Next, they’ll arrange a home visit to make sure everything’s set up for your new furry friend.
Once that’s sorted, you’ll be invited to meet the animal you want to adopt. If it’s a good match, you’ll complete some paperwork and pay a donation to support the charity. Dogs, cats, and rabbits all have a set minimum donation, which helps cover their care.
All animals are neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, and treated for fleas and worms before adoption. Plus, if anything changes, Pawz for Thought asks that the animal is returned to them. We advise against initiating the adoption process immediately before going on holiday to ensure a smooth transition for the new pet.


Cats
Purr-fect companions are just a click away! Meet our adorable cats waiting to charm their way into your heart!
Dogs
Paws up! Ready to meet your new furry best friend? Click here to view our adorable dogs waiting for adoption!
Rabbits & Guinea Pigs
Hop to it! Our adorable rabbits are ready to leap into your life and bring endless joy. Click to meet them!
Small Animals
Looking for a pocket-sized pal? Our small furries are big on love and cuteness! Click here to meet them!
Cats
Purr-fect companions are just a click away! Meet our adorable cats waiting to charm their way into your heart!
Dogs
Paws up! Ready to meet your new furry best friend? Click here to view our adorable dogs waiting for adoption!
Rabbits & Guinea Pigs
Hop to it! Our adorable rabbits are ready to leap into your life and bring endless joy. Click to meet them!
Small Animals
Looking for a pocket-sized pal? Our small furries are big on love and cuteness! Click here to meet them!
Cats
Dogs
Rabbits & Guinea Pigs
Small Animals
Adoption Procedure
We will not re-home to anybody under 18 years of age. However there is no upper age limit as we do have a system that allows the older person to adopt a suitable animal in the confidence that their pet will be cared for in an emergency.

Contact us
Progression through the following stages is always subject to mutual satisfaction.
- We will ask you to complete the relevant questionnaire
- We will contact you by phone
- We will arrange a home visit
- You will be asked to travel to the appropriate location to meet the animal
- Finally when you have met the animal and all parties are happy the adoption paperwork will be completed
In completing the Adoption paperwork you will agree to:
- Abide by and better the Animal Welfare Act 2007 including an appropriate diet
- Regular veterinary visits for boosters and health checks
- In the case of change of circumstances the animal MUST be returned to the charity
- A donation which is not refundable
Donation
We are totally reliant upon donations to continue our work and a donation will be expected. Our animals are neutered, microchipped, flea/wormed and vaccinated. The minimum donation does not cover the full vet bill or the full costs of what we do.
Minimum donations
Please do not start the adoption process just before you go on holiday!
Finally we are all volunteers with full time jobs and families but we endeavour to reply to your queries as soon as possible
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Working to help animals throughout
the North East. Reg Charity No: 1103331
Contact
Call: 0191 580 8880
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