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Pups and Paws Prevention C.I.C.

Dog Running

Welcome to
Pups and Paws Prevention

(One Health Global Community Initiative)
C.I.C. Reg 15937281

Pups and Paws Prevention C.I.C is a not for profit community interest company and led entirely by volunteers.

We donate 100% of all surplus profit from sales of plastic free merchandise to our animal-welfare charity partners. We are passionate about supporting spaying/neutering/preventative work. We also facilitate discussions and workshops at festivals, markets and other events. We aim to benefit the local, national and international community.

We also donate to shelter, food and transport costs where needed.

Our Volunteer Contributors

Leonie Morris
Founder

Leonie is the founder of Pups and Paws Prevention C.I.C. She lives in Falmouth, Cornwall, with her husband Neil and two Romanian rescue dogs called Annie and Button, whom she adopted through Pennypaws Rescue. Leonie worked in health and social care for over twenty years in both the local authority, private and charitable sectors. She now runs a Guest House with a focus on sustainable tourism. She runs Pups and Paws Prevention on an entirely voluntary basis and donates all profits to her charity partners. Leonie is passionate about animal welfare, in-particular preventative work such as sterilisation campaigns to reduce over-population. She has been integral to facilitating and fundraising in respect of Pennypaws Rescue sterilisation campaigns abroad. She has completed a Canine Trauma and Attachment course and Veterinary-approved Dog Health and Welfare Certificate.

Neil Morris
Festival/Markets Site Manager

Neil is Leonie's husband and a qualified site construction manager. He holds a site safety certificate including fire/scaffolding/traffic inspector/marshalling and advanced first aid. Neil is essential to erecting gazebos, stalls, lifting stock and ensuring public safety at events! Neil is a passionate animal lover himself and loves nothing more than spending time with his two beloved rescue dogs Annie and Button. Every winter Neil volunteers hands-on with donkeys at a shelter in Portugal.

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Linda and Greg Crowhurst
Creative and Artistry Contributors

Linda has suffered with a severe, incurable neurological disease for many years. Her husband Greg is her primary carer. Together they are a tour de force. Sharing their experiences eloquently and passionately to ensure not only theirs, but the voices of others in a similar situation are not suppressed. Greg and Linda are passionate dog lovers. And experienced in professional workplaces, artistry and creativity.
Linda is a skilled artist. In drawing dogs, in infrequent moments of ability, she is able to capture how special and precious each dog is and how much they deserve to be loved.
Greg, a registered nurse who has devoted his life to caring for Linda, was rightly awarded a runners-up place in the Nurse of the Year Awards 2015 organised by the British Journal of Nursing. Below are the links to the Stonebird Website created to raise awareness of Linda's struggles and also a link to Linda's artistry website.

www.stonebird.co.uk
www.holyway.co.uk

Gill Jenness
Animal Rescue Expert

Gill has extensive experience in the field of dog rescue. Having founded the small, registered charity Pennypaws Rescue Romania to UK. She has hands on practical experience of rehabilitating and rehoming, vulnerable dogs and can advise around behavioural issues and canine trauma. Gill provides guidance around current animal welfare issues and attends events alongside Pups and Paws Prevention C.I.C as needed. Gill has a number of her own dogs whom she considers family. She is also a foster carer to a young person on a long-term basis. An overall, amazing person.

You can find our more about Pennypaws Rescue at:

www.pennypawsrescue.org.uk

Annie
Canine Consultant

Annie is an exceptional canine contributor. A sharp eye for detail, especially when it comes to squirrels, we need her level of quick-witted inspiration. Saved by Pennypaws Rescue, from certain death at the Lancram Kill Shelter in Romania, Annie reminds us all what it means to be resilient and forgiving.

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Zoey Nettleingham and Jonathan Slatter
Social media, visual and musical content

Zoey and Jonathan are social media and IT wizards. They are a constant source of advice and practical support. Zoey has been heavily involved in the promotion of dogs awaiting adoption by creating captivating posts which pull on the heart-strings. Zoey collaborates with a number of different animal rescue organisations. She has recently branched out and developed her own Facebook Page to promote dogs awaiting their forever homes.
Jonathan has been integral to securing registered charity status for Pennypaws Rescue. He supports Pennypaws with their administrative and website management. Jonathan is a composer of music for TV, film and radio. He is also a passionate vegan and aminal lover.

You can find out more about rescue dogs awaiting homes through The Little Page of Dog Promotions on Facebook.

Who will join us next?

We remain alert with our eyes and ears open to the possiblity of any orther future working cooperative members.

Button
Canine Consultant

"Because wherever Annie goes, I must follow." Button is most concerned about where his latest snack is coming from (think Joey from the Friends series). He was also rescued by Pennypaws Rescue and does as he's told by Annie, his friend and partner in crime. Button has experienced signifcant PTSD due to early puppy experiences. He reminds us all that trauma and loss affect not only humans but animals too.

Who will join us next?

We remain alert with our eyes and ears open to the possiblity of any orther future working cooperative members.

"Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much"
Helen Adams Keller
Born June 27 1880 Died June 1 1968
Author - Political Activist - Lecturer - Disability Advocate - Dog Lover

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