Pennine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) began in 2007 when founder Sue Curran started taking in unwanted cats and dogs from her flat, before growing into a registered charity in 2014 with the support of like-minded people in Todmorden. PAWS has since supported animals and communities across a wide catchment area including the Calder Valley, Halifax, Burnley, Rochdale, Saddleworth, and the outskirts of Oldham. Known for its strong community presence, the charity has provided rehoming services, advice, neutering support, food bank assistance, and fundraising through local events and markets. In 2024, following careful review and challenges securing a permanent site, PAWS transitioned to a foster-based model to reduce overheads and remain sustainable. This change allows the charity to continue helping animals in need while staying closely connected to the communities it serves.
Pennine Animal Welfare
Kobe is a six year old Border collie male of medium size.Hi is rough coated and quite easy going for a collie. Kobe is housetrained and he is good with dogs. He will require a home where the needs of his breed can be met.He is neutered, microchipped and has bween treated for fleas and worms.
Pennine Animal Welfare
Millie is a beautiful Doberman x Labrador, around three years old, neutered and fully vaccinated. She is a genuinely loving, affectionate dog who thrives in a home environment and forms strong bonds with her people.Since being in foster care, Millie has settled extremely well. She is fully house trained, sleeps through the night, travels well in the car and is a joy to have around the home. She adores people, enjoys affection without being overly needy, and is happiest when included as part of everyday life. She is an active girl who loves her walks, particularly exploring woodland and countryside scents, and she is currently enjoying three walks a day.Millie is very food-motivated, which makes her highly trainable. This has already been used successfully to manage some occasional reactivity to other dogs when out walking, and this behaviour continues to improve with consistent, reward-based training. She would suit an owner who enjoys training, structure and outdoor exercise, and who is willing to continue building on the great progress she has already made. Millie can be quite strong on the lead.Millie’s main challenge is separation anxiety. She finds being left alone difficult and can become distressed if left for even short periods.. With time, patience and guidance, this is something that can be worked on gradually, and our experienced trainers and behaviourists at PAWS are available to offer advice and ongoing support.Millie is looking for a calm, committed home — ideally with someone who is around most of the time initially — where she can continue to flourish. In return, she will offer endless affection, loyalty and companionship.