About Us

Hong Kong Paws Foundation

The Voice of Paws Since 2005
Our Story
Hong Kong Paws Foundation (HKPAWS)  is a locally registered, non-profit animal welfare charity. With no government funding or corporate backup, HKPAWS relies solely on public donations to realize our goals.  

Every day, we rescue cats and dogs that have been abused, abandoned, injured, and displaced. Through veterinary treatment, behavior training, socialization, and foster services - and in all means prioritizing animal welfare – our vision is to eventually rehome every one of them to the best possible match of adopters.
Since early 2005, we have been working closely with local animal shelters, fosters and adopters, rehoming more than 2,000 cats and dogs so far. In October 2011, HKPAWS was officially recognized by the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department as a Hong Kong charity (Charity No.: 91/11168).

We currently operate two boarding centres: The Bow Wow Inn for dogs & Cat House.
Our Mission
HKPAWS’s mission is to end animal cruelty and give a voice to those who cannot speak for themselves.

How

 We Stand Out

All Lives Matter
We don't just rescue kittens and puppies we know they are cute. We rescue all types of animals including senior and ill ones.
Trial Adoption
Not certain if the animal is the right one for you? Don’t worry - we got you covered! We offer a two-week trial adoption period to ensure if you’re the right match.
Personalised Matching
We don't have the scale of other animal shelters, but we offer personalized matching for adopters and provide animal with a forever home.
Lifelong Support
We believe adoption is never the end of the story. We are always a call away for help and care even after the adoption takes place and over the years we have built a strong bond with our like-minded adopters & fosters
Effective Charity
We are a non-profit organisation - your donation will be 100% contributed to the animals waiting for home, which includes accommodation, food, health check, surgeries and more!

Our Reviews

⭐ Reviews from Pawrents ⭐
Lettie & Feargal , adopted Archie & Ollie (M, dog) in 2021
Currently living in: Hong Kong
“We have received tremendous support from HKPAWS from day 1 of the adoption. Our dogs are now a big part of the  family!”
Jackie Cheng, adopted Kimmi (F, dog) in 2021
Currently living in: Hong Kong
“Thank you HKPaws for connecting us with Kimmi. She has been a great addition to our lives and we can’t imagine our lives without her.”
Jo & Simon, adopted Bronte (F, mongrel, dog) in 2020
Currently living in: Hong Kong
“We will be forever grateful to HKPAWS for giving us our very special Bronte, Bronte is a big sister to baby Charlie now, and loves playing with and protecting him. Thank you HKPAWS so much, what great work you do x.”
Eric & Jenmon, adopted Ronnie (M, mongrel, dog) in 2020
Currently living in: Hong Kong
“Kat was very thorough with the interview process and matched us with Ronnie. Not to mention the tremendous support we received after, we will be part of the HKPAWS community forever. Kat is still one of Ronnie’s favourite people.”
Kelly Wong
Adopted a dog in Sept 2022
“Thank you HK Paws for bringing me Kimchi. He is a great addition to our family!”
MICHAEL
Adopted a dog in Feb 2023
“Thank you HK Paws for bringing me Kimchi. He is a great addition to our family!”
JENMON
Adopted a dog in Sept 2022
“I enjoy having another active member at home. Live is so much better.”

Our Stories

How HKPAWS Started

Kat Cheung,
Our founder -
Kat has been an avid volunteer in animal rescue. She believes that humans have a duty to speak out for those who don’t have a voice. On a stormy afternoon in Discovery Bay in 2005, she found herself alone with 8 dogs of all sizes at an adoption event all drenched with no help.

It was at that helpless moment that the idea of setting up HKPAWS came to her mind – only if she were able to gather more likeminded volunteers, more lives could be saved.
“Without rain, there will be no rainbow.” 🌈
Our hard work will never compare to the suffering and hardship these homeless animals have gone through – and we strive to give everyone of them a second chance to start anew at HKPAWS.

Thinking of visiting?

Bow Wow Inn & The Cat House

Bow Wow Inn
With the massive emigration waves that have taken place in Hong Kong the past few years, we have lost a lot of fostering help and potential adopters. Meanwhile, local shelters continue to be full, with constant, imminent pressures to be closed down anytime.

As such HKPAWS decided to setup Bow Wow Inn in 2022 so that we can continue our daily rescue operations in great confidence that we could provide immediate care and shelter for dogs in need.
After a 6-month long of renovation with generous donations from the society, the first phase of Bow Wow Inn currently can house up to 30 dogs. It is located in Kam Tin, New Territories.

Schedule a Visit
Visits to Bow Wow Inn is only available by appointment for potential adopters & foster after filling in the Dog Adopt & Foster Form.

Group Volunteering

We welcome any corporate groups to organize employee giving & volunteering activities at The Bow Wow Inn. Details include:

  • Up to 15 people per visit; minors must be accompanied by adults
  • Any weekend afternoons; weekdays need to be arranged 1 month prior
  • 2-3 hours agenda including basic knowledge on dog walk & communication, indoor cleaning, outdoor weeding, dog walking etc
  • Min. donation of HKD2,000 per corporate visit
  • Subject to weather conditions

To schedule a volunteer activity, please send your enquiries to info@hkpaws.org

get in touch
The Cat House
Established in 2009 and located in Tin Hau, our cat house currently houses over 120 cats that are waiting for their home, and eligible for adoption & foster.
Schedule a Visit
Visits to Bow Wow Inn is only available by appointment for potential adopters & foster after filling in theCat Adopt & Foster Form.
get in touch

OUR PARTNERS and sponsors

Our sincere gratitude to those who have supported us

Veterinary Partners
Food & Supplies Donors
Bow Wow Inn Sponsors
Adoption Day Venues
Marketing & Promotions
Learn more at Donations & Sponsorships for ways of becoming our partners.
For any marketing or partnership requests, please send your enquiries to info@hkpaws.org .

OUR LOCATION

Thinking of visiting?

HK Paws headquarter is located in Discovery Bay.
However it is not open to the public. We take our responsibility for the wellbeing of our pets very seriously. We strive to minimise stress for every animal in our care by responding to their individual needs – helping them feel safe, relaxed and happy.

Access to animals at our centres is by appointment only.
The appointments are issued to:
(1) People who register their interest in our pets and are then matched with one or more of our pets, or
(2) People who are interested in volunteering, or
(3) Group(s) who wishes to visit Bau Bau Inn in Kam Tin.

Still wish to see the animals before adoption?

Join us for adoption day! Check out the next available adoption day on News and Events page, or follow us on  Instagram and Facebook for more information!

About HKPAWS
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Hong Kong Paws Foundation (HK Paws) is a Hong Kong registered animal welfare society. 

Charity No.: 91/11168     |     Animal Trader Licence Exemption No.: ORG-00059