The Cause
Protected Paws Animal Rescue was founded in December 2022 by Kerry Flynn, Robert Ho, supported by Trustee Connie Harper, and Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) Megan Walden and Nicoletta Parvulescu. Operating on a volunteer basis, our charity has rescued over 2000 animals, primarily cats, many of whom require medical treatment before they can be rehomed.
We also run a Trap, Neuter, Release (TNR) program, actively rescuing feral cats and giving them a chance to live freely on farms, where they can work as farm animals in a safe, protected environment.
Every penny raised by the charity goes directly to the welfare of the animals—there are no payments to any volunteers or trustees. The average cost to care for a healthy animal in our care is in excess of £600, and for animals with minor medical conditions, such as dental issues or respiratory infections, costs can rise to over £1,200. For serious cases, the expenses can easily reach into the thousands.
Above is an example of our work: Handsome Henry, before and after his journey with Protected Paws. When we met Henry, he was a sad street cat, unneutered and unloved. Today, he is a happy and beloved family member. Protected Paws treated his ailments, restored his spirit, and matched him with a forever home.
The Prizes
Cats 1st UK provides a great selection of high-quality cat products imported from Japan. The toy prize pack from this London-based business includes cat teasers and kickers from the PETIO Blue Toy Range collection, designed to catch cats’ attention. In addition, the furry balls and terry mouse cat toys provide stimulating play and stimulate natural into my instincts. Last, top-quality catnip and dental toys are great for play and health.
Retail value: £50
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Purrs in Our Hearts Cat toys are for cats who love to hunt and chase! This beautiful prize pack, from a family-run business, features holiday favourites, includes 1 long (100cm) or short (50cm) Purrsuit wand (winner’s choice), with 6 clip-on prey toys:
Xmas Ribbon feather spinner
Xmas fur bauble
Santa beard dasher sheepskin
Xmas fur mouse catnip
Buffalo mouse
Robin bird
And a bonus Xmas play tunnel for kitty hide and seek!
Retail value: £56
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Featuring only fully feline-approved items, this prize pack will help you give your cat the best every day. Featuring a tilted bowl for ergonomic eating, a large scratcher bed, and a selection of healthy and delicious treats, this prize also includes an introductory behaviour guide, so that you can better understand your beloved pet.
Retail value: £45
And a bonus for the people too…
Black cats are angels, and this one is here to bring an extra glam touch to your tree! This sparkly cat tree topper is handmade by Studio McLean, an independent business based in west London, who specialise in accessories and Christmas ornaments with a sense of fun. Inspired by a handsome mini panther called Marvin, this sparkling topper stands about 25cm tall, and his fluffy, jeweled wings span 20cm.
Retail value: £45
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Join us and help animals this Christmas!
To continue our vital work, we are running various prize draws with fantastic prizes donated by our supporters including tickets to Cold Play at Wembley Staduim kindly donated by one of our Trustees. The funds raised will help us meet our long-term goal of establishing a non-profit animal hospital, which will offer both essential services for the public and care for the animals we rescue.