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What is Live PAWS?
Live PAWS is a passionate non-profit animal protection association based in the south of Tenerife. Our commitment is to provide a safe and loving haven for homeless dogs on the island. If you care about animal welfare and are looking for a meaningful way to make a difference, you've come to the right place. We work hard to rescue abandoned dogs and provide them with the care they need.
How to help us
Our latest dogs
At our rescue shelter, we are dedicated to finding loving forever homes for all the wonderful dogs in our care. Meet some of our current dogs looking for their forever family.
Latest News
Appeals, updates, and stories from Live PAWS - see what's happening right now.
Freya Has Found Her Forever Home.
Freya was one of five tiny puppies found in Tejina de Isora at just 2–3 weeks old. After…
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Deysy Has Found Her Forever Home!
We’re delighted to share that Deysy has found her new home!After coming into our care when her previous…
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Thank You
Always appreciate the kindness of those the visit the refuge on their holidays and them share their experience…
Read more →Adopting one of our dogs from the UK
Live in the UK and fallen for one of our dogs? Distance doesn't have to stop you. We work with Dave Moore of Overland Pet Freight Ltd, a licensed pet transport firm, to get adopted dogs safely from Tenerife to their new homes in the UK.
Dogs travel door to door by road, and are fed, watered and walked every four hours on the way. Ask us about it when you apply to adopt.
How adoption works
Get to know us and join our mission
At Live PAWS, we believe that all dogs deserve a safe and loving home. Our story began with a vision to create a shelter for homeless dogs and has grown thanks to the generosity of volunteers and supporters like you.
Every time you support us - whether through donations, volunteering, fostering, or simply spreading the word - you're directly contributing to the welfare of homeless dogs in Tenerife and helping create a more hopeful future for them.
Our story
How you can help us
Where we are?
We are in Tenerife. Our dog shelter, located near Parque de la Reina, is a place where our animals find a temporary home during their stay with us.
Get Directions & Contact InfoProudly supported by MHT — Music Hall Tavern
Every month, MHT donates €400 to Live PAWS — enough to help keep our dogs fed, vetted, and cared for while they wait for their forever homes. Thank you, MHT, and thank you to every business that stands with our dogs.
Meet our supporters
“Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.”
Live PAWS is an NGO registered in Tenerife
G1/S1/17660-11tf & CIF G76563337
We do not receive government funds, if you want to help us all donations are welcome.
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