Happy Paws Haven Inc

Happy Paws Haven Inc is a not-for-profit, no-kill animal rescue and rehoming centre located in Northern New South Wales, Australia. It is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for cats and dogs that have been lost, abandoned, or mistreated. The organisation operates on a spacious acreage, allowing animals room for enrichment and recovery, ensuring they regain health and happiness before finding their forever homes. Committed to lifelong care, Happy Paws Haven Inc promises to support every animal in its care until a suitable home is found, regardless of how long that takes.

Mission and Vision

The mission of Happy Paws Haven Inc is to offer a non-kill safe haven for abandoned and surrendered cats and dogs, equipping them with the care and rehabilitation needed to secure loving homes. It aims to be a model sanctuary for other animal rescue organisations across Australia, promoting responsible pet ownership and providing limited visitor accommodation. The organisation also seeks to be an essential part of the community by collaborating with schools, colleges, and community service groups to support families in crisis and provide pathways back into the workforce.

The vision includes:

• Providing a safe place for animals in their care
• Being the best non-kill animal rehabilitation and rehoming sanctuary
• Matching healthy, socialised animals to adopters based on lifestyle and attributes
• Educating the community on de-sexing, training, and enrichment
• Assisting families in crisis to keep their pets where possible

Main Objectives

• Rescue and provide short-term care for cats and dogs that are lost, abandoned, or mistreated
• Rehabilitate animals physically, emotionally, and behaviourally
• Find permanent, loving homes through a strict adoption process ensuring suitability
• Promote responsible pet ownership and community education
• Support community members, including those on government programs, through volunteering opportunities

Benefiting Groups

• Animals in need of rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming
• Adopters seeking healthy, well-socialised pets matched to their lifestyle
• Volunteers and carers who gain meaningful engagement and skills
• Families in crisis who receive support to keep their pets
• The broader community benefiting from reduced stray populations and increased awareness of animal welfare

Services and Activities

• Rescue and rehabilitation of cats and dogs, including veterinary care, quarantine, and behavioural assessment
• Providing spacious, natural environments for animals to recover and socialise
• Microchipping, de-sexing, vaccination, and ongoing health monitoring
• Adoption services with a thorough screening process to ensure responsible pet placement
• Community education on animal welfare, responsible ownership, and the importance of de-sexing
• Volunteer programs offering roles in animal care, grooming, administration, fundraising, and maintenance
• Limited visitor accommodation to support community engagement and awareness

Through these efforts, Happy Paws Haven Inc plays a vital role in animal welfare and community wellbeing across the Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour regions, and wider Australia.