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It is a sad thing to say but not all owners of animals are responsible and many pets are ill-treated or become abandoned. If it were not for the many dedicated animal lovers in the length and breadth of the UK who rescue and care for these animals, many cats, dogs, rabbits and other animals would have to be put down. Most of the organisations and the people that run them do so on a purely voluntary basis and need your support to continue with their good work. Please support them.

There are also innumerable other organisations associated with animals that do excellent work in the field of veterinary research, animals working with ill and handicapped people etc. These too need our help so please do your bit for these dedicated professionals.

Animal Support Awareness Programme (ASAP)
8 Wellington Way,
Waterlooville,
Hants, PO7 7ED
Tel. 023 9223 1082
Email
Web

Registered Charity
No. 1074886

Small animal charity in Waterlooville Hants.  Taking care of the needy animals in our area.
Cat Rescue All Breeds
Aristocat Rescue
Registered Charity
No. 1098383
Tel. 01325 300290
Email
Web Site
 

Rescue and rehome stray, unwanted and homeless cats and kittens. Based in the North East of England.

Visit our web site there is something to interest everyone.

Canine Health Concern
Contacts: Rob Ellis & Catherine O’Driscoll
PO Box 7533
Perth
PH2 1AD
 Tel: 01821 670410
Email or Email
Web Site

 We are a small Animal Welfare Organisation that promotes canine (and other animal) health.

Cats Paws Sanctuary,
24 Westcliffe Drive,
Blackpool
Lancs. FY3 7HG
Tel 01253-392704
Email

Cat rescue providing shelter, veterinary treatment, top quality welfare care and re-homing with new, responsible owners. All cats over 6 months are neutered/spayed and all cast and kittens receive vaccinations to prevent feline disease.
Yearly membership is £5. Members receive regular newsletters and opportunities to help in many ways.

Cavy Resue
Kent

Tel 07957 610666
Email
Web Site
Cavy Rescue
A Kent based rodent rescue - We rescue  Rabbits, Rats, Guinea Pigs, Chinchillas, Degu, Gerbils, in fact all kinds of rodent.
Colchester Cat
Rescue,
Lyndhurst,
Bromley Road,
Ardleigh,
Colchester,
Essex.
Tel. 01206-864284
Email
Web Site
Web Site

Registered Charity No. 275238

The Sanctuary is open 7 days a week, all year round, from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

Formed more than 20 years ago, Colchester Cat Rescue and Homing Society, known locally as Colchester Cat Rescue, or 'CCR', is a locally run animal charity dedicated to the rescue, care, and rehoming of cats. There is the Sanctuary, where the rescued cats are housed, fed, and cared for;and it is from here that cats are rehomed.There is also the Cat Rescue shop.

The Sanctuary, which is run by Sheila Parsonson and George Charles, was first started at Great Tey in Essex, but due to insufficient room it moved to Colchester 3 to 4 years ago. They are assisted by a team of volunteers. Visitors wishing to visit the Sanctuary with a view to rehoming a cat(s), would be advised to ring the Sanctuary first.

The Cat Rescue Shop is run by a manager, assisted by volunteers, who help run to the shop, the shop sells books, pet food and toys, pet accessories, clothes and other miscellaneous items, to help raise money to care for the cats. Items not required any more are most welcome, they can be dropped off at the shop when it is open. The shop is located on Lexden Rd, near to the traffic lights at the junction of Straight Rd and Lexden Rd, opposite the Fire Brigade workshops.

Dog Rescue - All Breeds
The Donkey Sanctuary
Dr. E. 0. Svendsen, MBE,

Sidmouth, Devon,
EX1O 0NU
Tel. 01395 578222
Fax. 01395 579266
Registered Charity No. 264818.
Over 7,800 donkeys taken into care. Welfare department investigates complaints of donkeys in trouble and available for advice. Donkey re-homing scheme
Emma Semple.
Furry Friends Animal Rescue,
Old Coulsdon,
Surrey

Tel. 020 8407 1080
Email
Web Site

We are a small animal rescue centre for rabbits, guinea-pigs, ferrets, rats,
mice, hamsters, gerbils, birds, terrapins etc.
We have a non-destruct policy and all homes are vetted.

The Feline Advisory Bureau,
Taeselbury High St.
Tisbury,
Wilts. SP3 6LD

Tel 01747-871872
Fax 01747-871873
Email
Web Site

FAB is a charity working to improve the health and welfare of cats. It has over 50 leaflets which provide information on cat care, diseases, treatments etc.
Membership is £20 annually and members receive a quarterly FAB Journal with the most up-to-date information on feline diseases and their treatment, welfare, behaviour, courses, letters, products etc.

Furness Guinea Pig Welfare
Glendene, Mascalles, Lindal, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0TQ

Tel: 01229 463942
Information, Help/Advice, Rescue/Rehoming.
Sponsorship Scheme and Stationery.
SAE please for illustrated details.
Gables Farm
Plymouth
Email
Web Site
We are a registered charity in Plymouth who re-home and care for around
2000 dogs and cats per year.
Guinea Pig Rescue Centre and Holiday Home
Louise Illingworth,
6 Northdown Road,
Newhaven,
East Sussex BN9 9JB
Tel. 07956 630096
Answer phone

01273 512248
E-mail
Guinea Pig Rescue Centre and Holiday Home dedicated to the caring and rehoming of unwanted guinea pigs and also caring for clients Guinea pigs whilst they are away on holiday.
Wheek & Squeak Guinea Pig Rescue and Boarding
Bishops Waltham
Southampton
Hampshire
Tel: 01489 894996
Email
Web Site
The Wheek & Squeak is a Rescue Centre for unwanted Guinea Pigs.  

I also do Holiday Boarding for Guinea Pigs and Rabbits where every care is taken in large spacious hutches or indoor cages.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People,
The Training Centre, London Road (A40),
Lewknor, Oxon,
OX9 5RY
Tel. 01844-353898
Fax. 01844-353099
Email
Web Site

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People trains dogs to alert their deaf owners to sounds such as the alarm clock, doorbell, or smoke alarm. Most dogs are selected from rescue centres or donated by breeders. Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is a registered charity.
If you would like further details about donating a pup or information on the charity please contact us.

Hilbrae Rescue Kennels,
Marty Burrell

Cold Hatton
Nr.Telford
Shropshire
TF6 6QJ

Tel. 01954 541254  Mob. 04106 77939
Web Site

We are a stray dog Pound for Telford & Newport. We have a strict non-destruction policy so constantly have between 50 & 100 dogs looking for homes.
We also take unwanted birds of any sort other than Birds  of Prey and can help with cats and wildlife.

Humane Slaughter Association (HSA)
Jill Metheringham, The Old School, Brewhouse Hill, Wheathamstead, Herts AL4 8AN

Tel: 01582 831919
Fax: 01582 831414
Email
The only registered charity to specialise in the welfare of livestock in markets, during transport and to slaughter.
Please contact for information and advice
Last Chance Animal Rescue Centre,
Stickhill,
Edenbridge,
Kent, TN8 5NH
Tel. 01732-865530
Fax 01227-722929
Email
Web Site

Registered Charity No. 1002349

Dedicated to saving the lives of all types of animals.
Our Policy:
We rescue animals of all types, some awaiting destruction in Welsh pounds, others handed in to us for all kinds of reasons.  We provide medical care, food, shelter and love for them all and ultimately find them loving homes.
We require all our animals to be neutered and inoculated and carry out this vital task. Our staff are always available to give advise on training or behavioural questions and are there to assist if needed.
At Last Chance Animal Rescue we give our animals every chance.

Love Birds
Bird Rescue
East Dorset
Email
Web Site

Registered Charity No. 1090206

Rescue centre run from home and dedicated to birds. Either wild or domestic (with exemption to birds of prey and sea or water fowls - not enough room for them). Trying to find good, reliable and loving homes for the unwanted smaller aviary or cage birds (budgies, cockatiels etc.). As a registered charity we depend only on public donations and any needy bird is never refused.

Maxicare Dog
Rehoming Centre
Long Lodge Farm,
Main Rd.
Grendon,
Wellingborough,
Northamptonshire,
NN7 1JW

Tel 01933 666465
Fax 01604 604343

Email
Web Site

Charity Number 1068222

Maxicare rehome all breeds of dog young and old.
National Dog Tattoo Register,
PO Box 5720,
Harwich,
Essex, CO12 3SY
Tel 01255-552 455
Email
Web Site

The NDTR provides life-long, affordable registration to dogs and cats for owners and organisations, such as the Police, Armed Forces etc.
A nation wide network of tattooists provided through contact telephone numbers.

NCDL (National Canine Defence League)
17 Wakley St.
London,
EC1V 7RQ
Tel. 0207-837-0006
Fax. 0207-833-2701
Email

The NCDL is the UK's largest dog welfare charity and has been protecting dogs for over a century. We never destroy a healthy dog. Our primary work is the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of dogs in need. We care for over 11,000 dogs a year and actively campaign on dog-welfare related issues at local and national levels.
We promote responsible dog ownership through education, information and practical initiatives. The NCDL is working towards the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free from threat and unnecessary destruction.
Membership is £15 per year (£10 OAP's). Sponsor a dog for £1 per week and help pay for the upkeep of one of our long term residents who cannot be rehomed due to behavioural or physical reasons.

Noah's Ark Pet Rescue Centre,
15 Hengist Close,
Eastbourne,
East Sussex, BN23 6TJ

We rescue any animal; cat to mouse including birds. We also run a non-destruction policy no matter how long it takes to re-home. We never put an animal down unless through veterinary advice.
Run only on donations and fund raising. (Used postage stamps wanted) Membership £18 per year and sponsorship of permanent residents £8 per year.

Northants Greyhound Rescue
Mandy Hooker
The Old Red Lion
4 Banbury Road
Litchborough
Northants
NN12 8JF

Tel. 01327 830250
Email
Northants Greyhound Rescue

www.northantsgreyhoundrescue.co.uk
PAMPERED PARROTS
Sanctuary Owners:
Den   & Julie  Piercy

Tel. 01653-628439
Email
PAMPERED PARROTS RESCUE CENTRE
All types of parrots taken in.
We are recognised by the RSPCA. References available
Pro Dogs & Pets As Therapy
4-6 New Road,
Ditton, Kent,
ME20 6AD
Tel 01732-848499
Fax 01732-842175
Mob 07775-771311
Email

PRO Dogs national charity protects and defends the rights of dogs and responsible owners through education and lobbying central and local government. Acts as a consultative body for proposed new legislation and a source of advise for owners on all aspects of dog ownership (Advisory panel covering all disciplines). Membership confers many free benefits and twice yearly magazine Argos. Also source of fine puppies through Better British Breeder Scheme, grief counselling, annual Gold Medal awards for outstanding dogs, emergency fostering scheme and direct adoption service.
Pets As Therapy are temperament tested dogs and cats which regularly visit their owners, those separated from animal contact through admission to hospital or hospice or staying in nursing or residential homes.

Rare Breeds Survival Trust,
NAC, Stoneleigh Park,
Warwickshire,
CV8 2LG
Tel. 024 7669 6551
A national charity looking after Britain’s farm livestock heritage. Why not join us and help to conserve our rare breeds?
The Royal Veterinary College (Animal Care Trust),
Hawkshead Lane,
North Mymms,
Hatfield, Herts.
AL9 7TA

Tel 01707-666237
Fax 01707-652090

Registered Charity No. 281571

Please contact RVC ACT, for information on: Deed of Covenant; Leaving a Legacy; Giving by Gift Aid; Newsletter or or Trading Catalogue.

The Royal Veterinary College Animal Care Trust (RVC ACT) was established in 1982 under the gracious patronage of HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. The Trust’s purpose is to support the academic and clinical work of the College by raising funds to help maintain and develop: up-to-date facilities in which to train veterinary undergraduates, postgraduates and nurses; a constantly improving standard of care for the animal patients receiving treatment in its small animal and equine hospitals and large animal practice; financial support for a clinic to treat animals whose owners are genuinely unable to afford full private veterinary fees and a clinic for the care and treatment of exotic animals.
Since the RVC ACT was established many of its initial targets have been met. However, as we enter the new millennium so the demand for specialist treatment and training increases. We hope to herald the 21st Century with even better facilities in which to treat animals and train veterinary students and veterinary nurses; our hopes depend on your generosity.

Sandbach Animal Rescue, Cheshire,
For cats ring Sheila Gallimore
01260 224459

For dogs ring Dorothy Pointon
01270 761144
Established in 1981 to rescue and rehome 100s of cats and dogs every year in Sandbach and the surrounding area.
www.pc-aid.co.uk/sandbachanimalrescue
Squeaky Pigs
Guinea Pig Rescue,
Castleford,
West Yorkshire

Tel. 01977 558666
Email
 

I  currently have 25 pigs for adoption and other sick ones receiving veterinary, herbal and homeopathic treatment.

Support Dogs,
The John Fisher Centre,
Trianco House,
Thorncliffe Park Estate,
Chapeltown,
Sheffield, S35 2PH

Tel 0114-2577997
Fax 0114-2402821

Email
Web Site

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Registered Charity No. 1017237

Support Dogs is a charitable organisation that trains dogs to assist their disabled owners. Their main area of work is in the training of 'Seizure Alert Dogs', to give a warning prior to the onset of an epileptic seizure. Support Dogs also trains Disability Assistance Dogs and Medical Assistance Dogs.
Membership is £10 annually.

Greyhound Rescue West of England,
Highfield,
Wormbridge,
Hereford,
HR2 9DD
Tel. 07000-785092
Fax. 01981-570557
Web Site

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Registered Charity No. 1056676

We are a registered Charity and provide rescue and rehabilitation for abused and abandoned Greyhounds. Formed in 1991, we cover Western England including the Western Counties. As a general rule our dogs are not taken straight from the tracks but from dog pounds and other animal rescues.
We get all ages from puppies to 15 year olds and they all have a unique temperament and a very special way with them.
Become a Friend of Greyhound Rescue for £12 per years and receive a twice yearly magazine or why not consider a greyhound for a family pet.......please!

Tortoise Rescue
North Cheshire/South Staffordshire
Email
Web Site
We have tortoise rescue facilities for most species and can offer a permanent home in one of our existing groups.
We rescue unwanted and ill tortoises and nurse them back to prime condition.
We promote the modern care of all tortoises in the UK and have a web site http://cheloniauk.com to show how to care for tortoises.  

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