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Paws2Rescue
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A UK registered charity (est. 2014) rehoming dogs from Romania, with an all-in fee that covers health testing, vaccinations, passport and transport to the UK.
Key facts
- Rehomes from
- Romania
- UK regions covered
- Not stated
- Adoption fee
- £425–£525 — £525 for a dog or puppy from overseas, £425 for dogs over 8
As published
Taken from the rescue's own website, checked 15 October 2026. Rescues change their fees, so confirm the current price with them before you pay anything.
- Transport frequency
- Not stated
- Home check
- Not stated
- Rehomes to homes with cats
- Case by case
- Rehomes to homes with children
- Case by case
- Rehomes without a garden
- Case by case
- Post-adoption support
- The rescue says it keeps in contact with adopters and is there to support them after adoption.
- Fee includes transport
- Yes
- Charity number
- 1156882
- Charity register check
- Registered charity (checked 15 October 2026)
Paws2Rescue is a registered charity in England and Wales (no. 1156882, registered in 2014) that rehomes dogs from Romania to the UK. It describes itself as "first and foremost" a charity aimed at reducing the suffering of dogs in Romania.
The fee and what it covers
From 1 January 2026, the adoption fee for a dog or puppy from overseas is £525, or £425 for dogs over 8. Dogs already in the UK cost £250, unless they came from overseas and are in foster, in which case the overseas fees apply.
The fee covers multiple blood tests (including babesia, leishmania, giardia, brucellosis and a heartworm panel), vaccinations, microchip, passport and health book, vet checks, administration, and transport from Romania to the UK. The rescue notes that its actual costs exceed the fee.
The dog's own neutering is not included. For every dog adopted, the rescue funds the neutering of another dog in Romania.
Who they rehome to
- Garden: a fully secure garden is required, with no gaps a dog could escape through and fencing of at least 6ft (5.5ft for smaller dogs). Ground-floor flats with secure outdoor access are considered, with a more limited choice of dogs.
- Children: children in the household should ideally be over 8, or over 12 for dogs from public shelters. Visiting children need to be mentioned in the application.
- Cats: cat-tested dogs are available, though the rescue is clear that outcomes can't be guaranteed.
Timescales
The rescue says the vaccinations and passport usually take around a month to complete.
After you adopt
The rescue says it keeps in contact with adopters and is there to support them after adoption.
Details verified 15 October 2026 from the rescue's own website and the Charity Commission register, to the best of our knowledge. Fees and policies change, so always confirm directly with the rescue.
Collecting your dog: what the rules say
Rescue dogs come into Great Britain under commercial import rules. The government's Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) says a commercially imported dog must be delivered to the address on its import paperwork, not collected from a public place such as a car park or service station, and must then stay at that address for at least 48 hours. Whichever rescue you adopt from, ask where and how your dog will be handed over before the day.
Sources
Before you apply
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Details verified 15 October 2026, to the best of our knowledge. Policies and fees change, so always confirm with the rescue directly. Something out of date? Let me know.