Help & Guidance
How can we help today?
Whether you’re facing difficult circumstances, looking for advice about your pet or exploring responsible rehoming, we’re here to help you find reliable information and appropriate support.
I’m concerned about my pet’s behaviour
Understand common behaviour challenges, explore compassionate, evidence-informed approaches and learn when a qualified professional may be able to help.
Explore behaviour guidanceI’m struggling to keep my pet
Housing difficulties, financial hardship, health concerns and other life changes can threaten the bond between people and their pets. Explore possible support before making a permanent decision.
Find support optionsI may need to rehome my pet
Understand the responsibilities involved in rehoming, consider available alternatives and explore ways to protect your pet’s long-term welfare.
Explore responsible rehomingI’m thinking about adopting a dog
Prepare for responsible dog adoption, understand the commitment involved and find guidance on welcoming a new companion into your home.
Explore dog adoption guidanceI’m looking for specialist support
Find animal welfare organisations, charities and other specialist services that may be able to help with your circumstances or your pet’s needs.
Search the Support DirectoryI need urgent help
Find emergency contacts and specialist information for situations involving immediate danger, animal welfare concerns, domestic abuse or an urgent loss of accommodation or pet care.
Find urgent supportExplore our resources
Browse by topic
Explore practical guidance, specialist information and resources covering the relationship between human wellbeing, responsible pet care and animal welfare.
Pet Behaviour & Welfare
Learn more about animal behaviour, welfare needs, responsible care and recognising when additional support may be appropriate.
Browse resources →Keeping People & Pets Together
Explore the human–animal bond and resources addressing the barriers that can put people at risk of separation from their companion animals.
Browse resources →Responsible Rehoming
Understand the importance of informed decisions, safe rehoming arrangements and safeguarding animal welfare throughout the process.
Browse resources →Dog Adoption & Preparation
Guidance for prospective dog adopters, including preparation, suitability, settling in and long-term responsible ownership.
Browse resources →Pet-Inclusive Professional Practice
Discover how frontline organisations can recognise pet-related barriers and integrate animal welfare considerations into assessments, safeguarding and support planning.
Explore professional resources →Urgent Support & Safety
Access information about veterinary emergencies, animal welfare concerns, domestic abuse, housing crises and specialist support pathways.
Browse urgent guidance →Our commitment
For people, for pets, for purpose.
We believe the wellbeing of people and the welfare of their companion animals should be considered together.
Our resources are designed to help people make informed decisions, recognise available support and understand their options before a crisis becomes a separation.
Sometimes practical guidance or specialist support can help people and their pets remain safely together. When rehoming is the most appropriate outcome, animal welfare must remain at the centre.
PAWP provides information and signposting and works to make existing specialist knowledge and support pathways more accessible.
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