Adoptions
Finding a loving home for an animal who has only known the streets is one of the most rewarding things we do.
Through our own projects and our partnerships with other organisations, we work hard to match dogs and cats in our care with the families who are right for them.
Penang Island
On Penang Island, over 1,100 dogs have found loving homes through our adoption programme since 2017. Each one is neutered, vaccinated, and given any veterinary care they need before being rehomed.
Phoebe
Phoebe's story shows what's possible. She and her six siblings were found abandoned at a wet market, their tiny bodies badly burned after boiling water was thrown over them. Phoebe had the most severe injuries of all, and the experience left her deeply timid.
But her new mum Andrea saw past that fear and chose to give her a chance. Today, Phoebe is curious, playful, and full of joy - she even welcomed a foster brother from IAPWA into her home - little Brownie, pictured on the right. An incredible ending to a devastating start.
The poodles
Another example of what your support makes possible are the twelve young poodles who were found in horrific neglect - bodies weak and wounded with severely matted fur.
Our IAPWA Penang team gave them urgent medical care, gentle grooming, and supported them through weeks of recovery. Every single one of them is now safe and loved in a forever home.
The future: Borneo Animal Welfare Centre
Our most ambitious project to date is the planned IAPWA Borneo Animal Welfare Centre. Spread across seven to ten acres, it will include an adoption centre, a veterinary clinic, and a beautiful landscaped dog park complete with walking trails, play areas, agility courses, and a picnic area for families.
The centre includes a rehoming facility, but it’s also about much more. It's a place designed to change how people think about animals. Through education programmes and community engagement, we aim to shift the way dogs and cats are seen in the region: not as a problem to be managed, but as companions to be loved. When people genuinely value and care for their pets, the welfare of all animals in that community improves.
