Happy Tails Sanctuary & Adoption Center

26/06/2025

Annie (a paraplegic dog) and Jerry (a super cute, handsome boy) have been adopted by two angels living in Germany, one of which visited the sanctuary a month ago.

We are getting them ready for their journey but need a flight buddy to add them to their ticket (Condor Air preferably) mid-late August would be ideal. All expenses covered and arrangements to be made by us. You only have to check in at the airport we will be there too to check them in with you and pick them up from "oversized luggage" when you arrive. Their owners will be eagerly waiting at arrivals and you will be the hero of the day!

If you or anyone you know is travelling to Frankfurt from Mauritius around those dates, please contact me on 5475 6607!

Many thanks and let's get these two to their forever home without delay!

Nathalie, Annie and Jerry ###

23/06/2025

Book now for your visit Airbnb or Tripadvisor!

Days for visiting the sanctuary are Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays!

The 127 dogs look forward to meeting you soon!

Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as wait time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.

15/06/2025

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15/06/2025

27/04/2025

25/04/2025

Our hundreds of 5 star reviews from tourists on our Airbnb and Tripadvisor "visits" make us super proud! Our team are so dedicated to our furry residents. We have always put the dogs first and in doing so have created a truly inspiring sanctuary model for our dogs.

It is not an easy task looking after 130 dogs. There has to be a system which addresses not only the physical health but also the mental health of dogs kept in captivity. We believe we have created this but are not claiming to know it all, we are always learning, adjusting and changing this system as we move on. The reviews are testament to our ongoing efforts.

With government whispers about "sheltering the strays" of the island, in a mass situation, makes us very nervous. This is not the way forward and will only bring a barrage of more neglect, abuse and bad press for their ongoing treatment of our local dogs. Just look at MSAW and see what they achieved in the past. We all know the HORRORS that will never be forgotten.

CNR Is the solution, education is the solution, mass marketing campaigns are the solution, ongoing sterilisation campaigns are the solution and of course enforcing the law is the solution.

Animal lovers have been saying it for decades, but the old government never listened (unless backed into a corner, such as post-covid MSAW exposure)

Will this new government finally listen to those who truly care? Those who have experience? Those who have made the big changes island-wide for the dogs up until now?

We wait in hope but will be pushing forward now to make sure we are heard and that the right solution is put forward.

21/04/2025

MORE Change is coming 🙏🏽

Yesterday in our Parliament, Hon. Arvin Boolell gave an update on “a series of actions being entertained by the government”, working together with local NGOs, MSAW and other stakeholders. A few salient extracts from this speech:

🐾 collaboration sought with foreign vets from India to review the mass-sterilisation programme, dog catching methods and CNR being currently used by MSAW

🐾 the veterinary council has been requested to expedite the registration of veterinary professionals

🐾 the Animal Welfare Act of 2013 is being reviewed to enable MSAW to act against animal abuse, regulate dog breeding and importation and introduce stronger penalties for defaulters

🐾 the Minister of Education has been requested
to consider integrating the concept of animal welfare into the education system to sensitive children from an early age

🐾 government has taken the bold initiative to construct dog shelters region wise and an animal hospital

The Minister then quoted the correct figures from the last scientific dog population survey done by HSI (Humane Society International) in 2013.

PAWS has participated in both meetings with the Minister and his Ministry. We also submitted our proposed amendments to the Animal Welfare Act 2013. (one being not to forget our dear cats 😺)

We are very pawsitive about most of the actions entertained by this government and have been advocating same for a long time: namely education on animal welfare in schools, island wide mass sterilisation, that foreign vets be registered quickly and stronger enforcement to find and punish those who are cruel towards our animals.

We are not too “hot” on animal shelters for all strays. Shelters are expensive to run and maintain. This will need a strong commitment from this government and others who follow to maintain a good standard of care for those shelter dogs.

But we hope that with mass-sterilisation starting sooner rather than later + microchipping of owned dogs done at a larger scale (so owners abandoning their animals can be prosecuted), that there will be less abandoned animals and strays.

All in all, we are very hopeful for the future of animal welfare in Mauritius and will continue working with the government, other NGOs and stakeholders so we can all make Mauritius a better place for animals!

Watch the extract of the speech here:

https://topfm.mu/recrudescence-des-chiens-errants-une-serie-de-mesures-fermes-pour-endiguer-le-phenomene

06/04/2025

Big success on Friday for the Bel Ombre Campaign! Sincere thanks go to Victoria (&Valriche residents) PAWS, Indie's World, Pongo and the Souillac District Council for all coming together and creating such a great campaign where we were able to work together & sterilise/ neuter close to 40 dogs!!! (A few cats too)

There were many walk ins we had to turn away, so we will be planning another campaign in a few months time!

All dogs (and cats) have recovered well 💗🙏🏽🐕🐈

30/03/2025

PARTAGEZ SVP. PLACES LIMITÉES!!!

FREE STERILISATION CAMPAIGN the 4th of APRIL in Bel Ombre!

AVIS AU PROPRIETAIRES DE TOUTOU A BEL OMBRE ET DANS LES VILLAGES VOISINANTES ✨

Campagne de stérilisation gratuite à BEL OMBRE avec la superbe équipe de PAWS Mauritius

📅 VENDREDI 4 AVRIL
📍BEL OMBRE VILLAGE HALL
⏰ Dès 9h du matin
📞 Réservation au 5475 6607 (WhatsApp)

Ki fer steriliz ou toutou

✅ Moins de naissances non maîtrisées
✅ Rediksion risk bann maladi
✅ Enn lavi plis long ek an meilleure sante
✅ Moins zanimo dan detres lor nou bann larout
✅Enn act responsab pou bann zanimo ki existe

🐾En sac Pongo 5kgs gratis, pou tou toutou ki sterilisé!🐾

20/03/2025

FREE STERILISATION CAMPAIGN the 4th of APRIL in Bel Ombre!

AVIS AU PROPRIETAIRES DE TOUTOU A BEL OMBRE ET DANS LES VILLAGES VOISINANTES ✨

Campagne de stérilisation gratuite à BEL OMBRE avec la superbe équipe de PAWS Mauritius

📅 VENDREDI 4 AVRIL
📍BEL OMBRE VILLAGE HALL
⏰ Dès 9h du matin
📞 Réservation au 5475 6607 (WhatsApp)

Ki fer steriliz ou toutou

✅ Moins de naissances non maîtrisées
✅ Rediksion risk bann maladi
✅ Enn lavi plis long ek an meilleure sante
✅ Moins zanimo dan detres lor nou bann larout
✅Enn act responsab pou bann zanimo ki existe

🐾En sac Pongo 5kgs gratis, pou tou toutou ki sterilisé!🐾

18/03/2025

We are hopeful after today’s meeting convened by the Minister of Agro, Dr Arvin Boolell and Junior Minister Mr Fabrice David at Municipality of Port-Louis.

We made our voices heard and what’s good is that there were representatives who not only fight for the dogs and cats of Mauritius, but also for our monkeys and retired racehorses.

The many speakers agreed on the most urgent and important measures to be tackled:
🐾 free mass sterilisation of dogs/cats
🐾 enforcement of existing laws to prosecute in cases of animal cruelty (Minister Boolell suggested an Animal Police)
🐾 the importance of introducing courses on animal welfare in the school curriculum at an early age to “change mentalités” + an island-wide sensitisation
🐾 the lack of vets and affordable veterinary care in Mauritius and the obstacles faced by NGOs and private vet practices to obtain vet permits for their foreign vets

The road ahead is long and arduous but we are confident that we can work together to make our island a better, less cruel place for our animals.

Arvin Boolell Fabrice David

01/03/2025

Would you love to help the strays of Mauritius?

Join our volunteer program to make a real difference in the lives of dogs while enjoying a peaceful stay in beautiful surroundings and connecting with amazing people! Look forward to hearing from you!

https://helpstay.com/stays/Dog-Sanctuary-Volunteer-Mauritius