Paws Rescue Diaries: November 2025

Paws Rescue Diaries:

November 2025

Welcome to this month’s edition of our Rescue Diaries!
In this post, we’re sharing heartwarming stories from the frontlines of our mission—featuring rescued animals, incredible transformations, and updates on our ongoing projects.

We’ll highlight our newest rescues, progress in foster care, and the impact of your support in making these stories possible. Thank you for helping us make a difference!

Meet our newest rescues

Meet Winston

Winston is one of the many stray dogs living at Lady Buddha Pagoda, a place sadly known as a dumping ground for unwanted pets.

While the monks and staff do their best to feed and watch over the animals, life there is far from ideal.

Last week, we received a call about two injured dogs at the pagoda. Winston was found quickly, but the second dog had taken shelter under a house and, heartbreakingly, did not survive.

Winston had suffered fractures in both legs and was unable to walk. He has since undergone surgery at the clinic and is now recovering in our quarantine area.

Despite everything he has been through, Winston is incredibly sweet and gentle. As soon as he is fully healed, we hope to find him a loving home.

Winston needs your help to get ready for his second chance! Any donation, big or small, will help cover his surgeries, vaccinations, sterilisation and daily care.

Tiny Floods Survivor Ready for a Home

Chester was found huddled under a bike cover during the severe floods in Hoi An. Underweight and suffering from parasite infection, he clearly needed help!

For a month, Chester received all the TLC he needed from one of our wonderful foster families and has now joined the Cat House.

Chester is a real “Velcro cat”…He’d happily stay on your lap, cuddling all day long. We are hoping to find him a loving home very soon!

Adopted & Loved

Sofia, now Nami, is adopted!

Sofia was rescued in January from the streets of Hue. She arrived at the clinic anaemic, malnourished, and with both her hind legs severely deformed, likely from old injuries.

After a few months at the Dog House, it became clear that Sofia had had enough of shelter life: she was ready for a family of her own!

That’s when she met Enrico and Michelle, who kindly agreed to foster her temporarily.

Even though adopting a dog wasn’t part of the young couple’s plan, we secretly hoped they would decide to keep her. We knew they were the perfect match for Sofia!

And it happened! Enrico and Michelle soon realised they couldn’t let Sofia go and signed the adoption papers. We couldn’t be happier!

Sofia, now named Nami, is currently having a wonderful time with another foster while waiting for her new “pawrents” to return to Vietnam, enjoying zoomies in the garden and running on the beach, counting the days until they’ll never be separated again.

From Nami’s rescuers to her foster and adoptive families, and YOU, who donated towards her care, thank you! You made this happy ending possible.

Save the Date - Santa Paws is Coming to Town!

An afternoon full of festive fun, furry friends, and holiday cheer awaits!

Join Paws for Compassion and Vietnam Cat Welfare for our last fundraiser of the year!

What to expect:
🛍️ Local vendors

Pawsome activities for all ages

Lucky draw

Good food, great company, and the cosy beachside vibes of Barefoot Beach Club

And much more!

All proceeds from this event will go directly to helping rescued cats and dogs in Central Vietnam this holiday season.

YOU can make a difference

As a non-profit relying solely on public donations, we are incredibly grateful for the generosity of our supporters—who make it possible for us to rescue and rehabilitate animals in need. Your contributions have enabled us to provide essential vaccinations, spay/neuter surgeries, and medical treatment to thousands of animals.

Please consider continuing your support to help us carry out our vital work.