Healing Paws Animal Rescue is a small organisation helping the stray animals on the Greek island of Zakynthos. We are registered as a non profit organisation in Greece and we are proud to have achieved UK charity status.

We do our utmost to find the best homes for the stray and abandoned animals from the Island. These lovely dogs have been saved from being shot, poisoned and/or starved. We have monthly transport to the UK. HOWEVER THEY WILL REMAIN IN ZANTE UNTIL THEY ARE ADOPTED.

All of our dogs and puppies are usually well socialised with other dogs, puppies and cats. They are also usually child friendly unless otherwise stated in their description. All puppies and dogs will need training & toilet training. ALL PUPPIES WILL NEED TO BE NEUTERED WHEN THEY ARE OLD ENOUGH.

OUR CHILD POLICY is slightly different to other rescue charities, we will consider applications on a case-by-case basis. Factors such as another dog in the household and/or previous experience in owning dogs is also taken into account.

A home check is always carried out prior to any of our dogs being adopted. This is carried out by someone involved in animal rescue who lives close to you, or virtually if further afield. Our expert home checkers will ensure the garden is secure & the right dog or puppy is matched to the right family. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU HAVE A SECURE GARDEN WITH 6FT FENCING (some exceptions apply with a very small, disabled or older dog)

The adoption fee is approx. £560 IN TOTAL - this is for the vet fees and transport costs. When you are sure that you wish to proceed and are serious about adopting one of our puppies, the cost of the vet preparation for each dog or puppy is £160 and is due when you reserve the pup on completion of a successful home visit.

The £160 is given directly to the vet for all the work needed and includes all vaccinations including Rabies, Passport, Microchip, flea and worm treatment all of which are legal requirements to enter the UK. Blood tests are also made on adult dogs to ensure they do not have any internal parasites or diseases. A puppy has to be twelve weeks old before they can have their rabies vaccination and can then travel twenty one days later or when the next available transport leaves.

The cost of the transport is approx. £400. We are reliant on overland transport and have to be a little flexible as dates can change due to ferries, weather, Eurotunnel etc. The transport cost is due to be paid a week prior to your dog travelling to the UK. This is via bank transfer to the transporter.


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