Welcome

Hounslow Animal Welfare Society

Established in 1976, Hounslow Animal Welfare Society (HAWS) rehomes hundreds of abandoned cats and other domestic animals (except dogs) each year. The charity has a strict non-destruction policy.

Adoption

HAWS has placed a temporary stop on accepting applications for the adoption of cats and kittens. We have a huge number of applications yet to process and need to review those before accepting new applications. Anybody who has already applied to adopt will be contacted just as soon as we possibly can. We are very sorry to disappoint you and intend to reopen for adoption applications very soon

See all our cats and kittens, rabbits, guinea pigs and any other animals looking for new homes.

Read our adoption requirements and check you are in our area of coverage around West London.

FEATUREDLuna (F) HC4467
Age: 3 years

"My name is Luna and I’m a gorgeous 3 year old girl with a luxuriously soft and thick black coat that you want to pet for days. As I haven’t had the best of luck with my previous humans I do have trust issues and it takes me a bit of time to settle down in a new place and get used to people...

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Coronavirus update

The charity is accepting and processing adoption applications but the process will take a little longer than usual.

For more information visit our Covid-19 page

Fostering or adoption

Foster homes are always needed for cats, kittens, rabbits and guinea pigs while the charity finds new homes for them. Sometimes our foster homes adopt the animals they are looking after.

Become a member of HAWS

To be more active within the charity, you can join us by becoming a member.

HAWS Calendar

This year we have produced a single page calendar in A4 which you can download and print at home. Thank you to all our volunteers and friends who have supported us this year. We do appreciate all your help.

Download your Calendar

Homes wanted for feral cats

Cats which have been left to go wild may never become domesticated enough to live indoors, but they can be placed in farms, stables, garden centres, microbreweries or anywhere else that might be suitable. HAWS will ensure they are neutered and provide food and pens to keep them contained while they settle in.

Please neuter your kittens!

One of the key reasons for the huge number of unwanted pets and strays coming to our charity, is that people are not neutering them. Neutering your animals has lots of benefits, both for their health and wellbeing. They are less likely to become problem pets due to territorial issues and/or being allowed to breed.