Paw2Paw is an organisation which has been set up to raise funds for charities providing care for stray cats and dogs around the world. To start with, all our projects will benefit the animals of Crete. Through the links on this page, you may purchase merchandise online. All proceeds go directly to the chosen charities (at this time, Cretan Animal Welfare Group in Malia).

The attitude towards animals in Crete differs from that in the US and much of the rest of Europe. It is impossible to cover more than a few feet in the inhabited areas of the island without encountering a stray dog or cat - or two - or a dozen. The concept of "pet" seems to only be in practice amongst the many expats who call Crete home. I am dedicated to assisting those brave animal welfare workers who are trying to rescue these animals from their dangerous lives, often at great personal risk. There is resistance to their efforts, both by Greek residents and government officials (who at this writing are blockading efforts to organise spay and neuter clinics), perhaps out of a long-held xenophobia or out of embarrassment that their cultural attitude towards animals is being called into question. The locals who try to help meet with the same resistance, with veterinarians being threated with closure if they cooperate. But efforts continue because for animal lovers who have visited and been affected, there is no other choice.

• Firstly, check out the merchandise available. Or simply make a donation via the link below.
  
• Secondly, tell your friends, family, colleagues, high school sweetheart, or sworn enemy about this site.
  
• Thirdly, use the email link on the left to offer suggestions. I need all the help I can get.
  
• And last but not least, check out our charities, Cretan Animal Welfare Group and Noah's Ark.
  
• As a PS, visit The Animal Rescue Site and click on the button to help feed animals in US shelters - for free!
  
  

Tax laws indicate that you may only deduct the amount paid over the value of the item. All merchandise is priced at normal market value. All profits go directly to one of the charities, but no amount is tax-deductible. However, if you choose to donate directly to one of the charities, normal tax rules apply.

Our first project was a 2008 calendar featuring some of the beautiful and personable cats of Cornwall.
Following that success, we now have available a 2009 wall calendar of Cornish dogs.

Click here for the 2009 doggie calendar featuring UK holidays.
Click here for the 2009 doggie calendar featuring US holidays.

And back by popular demand, the Cornish cats calendar, updated for 2009:
Click here for the 2009 cats calendar featuring UK holidays.
Click here for the 2009 cats calendar featuring US holidays.

Tip for using the Lulu site: if you want to see the shipping on the calendar, when you get to the payment information page, click back to cart and it will show the shipping! Lulu operates from many countries, so the cost should represent domestic postage.

Click here for merchandise from the US and UK.
More stuff will be made available from the UK site as soon as I am able to upload more images!

These calendars could not be produced without the support and contributions of our pet owners and photographers. Some have agreed to be identified here:
Zoe McAden of Web Presents, Beads of Change (also a charity enterprise), and Silver Sisters
Simon Forward
Sue Earnshaw of Earnshaw Photography
And many congratulations to Tyler for his invitation to the Scruffts final in London! Tyler's owner runs Newquay Screenprint