Animal Rescuers

Paws for Kids - A unique charity in the UK which fosters the pet animals of women and children escaping domestic violence.

Hillside Animal Sanctuary - Helps and campaigns for animals in need. Details of rescues, fund raising and newsletter. Norwich.

Willows Animal Sanctuary - A registered charity in the North East of Scotland, home to over 300 rescued animals. Information about sponsorship, adoption and fundraising, plus pictures and histories of the animals.

RescuePet - Database of animals in rescue shelters across the United Kingdom. Search results are ranked on postcode proximity and pet/home suitability.

Shelter Helper - A directory of animal rescue shelters in the Surrey/Hants area which provides pictures and information about animals needing new homes, homes available, and an adoption guide.

Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary - A registered charity dedicated to helping ill-treated or abused animals, which includes a riding for the disabled group. Volunteering opportunities and how to help. Wallingford, Oxfordshire.

Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: Rehoming - Information about how to contact local branches to adopt pets, including a clickable map directory.

Rabbit and Guinea Pig Welfare - Rescue and rehoming centre located in Rugby, England. Includes advice on care.

Friends of the RSPCA Leybourne Animal Centre - Volunteer group with details of fundraising activities and events. Also provides information on the animal adoption procedures.

Assisi Animal Sanctuary - Rescue centre in Co. Down, Northern Ireland, for small domestic animals such as dogs, cats and rabbits. Includes news and events diary.

Pet Rescue - Provides a forum that alerts potential adopters to animals in need of new homes. Includes links, articles and care sheets.

Ferne Animal Sanctuary - Based in Chard, Somerset and helps animals of all sizes. Photos of some of the 'guests', visit, learn, sponsor and a shop.

National Animal Welfare Trust - Rescue centres in Watford, Somerset, Cornwall and Berkshire for unwanted, ill-treated and abandoned animals and birds where no healthy animal is ever put down. Details of each centre, support groups, events, jobs and news.

Wood Green Animal Shelter - Cambridgeshire based charity which rescues and rehomes animals. Overview, animal appeals, events and a shop.

RSPCA Maidstone and Mid Kent District Branch - Features pets available for rehoming, information on services and events also how to help.

Animals in Need - Caring for and rehabilitating sick, injured, trapped and distressed wild and domestic animals in Northamptonshire. Overview, ambulance, news and how to help.

Mitcham Reptile Rescue - Online database facilitating the rehoming of unwanted reptiles by matching with prospective adopters. Includes care information by reptile type and information on building a vivarium.

Mid-Antrim Animal Sanctuary - Centre, with a strict no-kill policy, in Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland, dedicated to the rescue and rehoming of cats, dogs and other animals. Adoption, sponsorship, volunteer details and contact included.

Leicester Animal Aid Association - Rescue and rehoming of cats and dogs in Leicestershire. Animals requiring homes, pet care, stories, events and volunteering.

EASE Animal Sanctuary - Charity offering rescue and rehoming of companion animals. Adoption and fostering, fund raising, pet bereavement support, education and becoming a friend.

FAITH Animal Rescue - Hickling, Norfolk. Provides rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming for abandoned animals. History, adoption, news care and how to help.

Animal Samaritans - Charity which provides care and shelter for unwanted or ill-treated animals and seeks new homes for them wherever possible, based in north west Kent and south east London. Overview, news, membership, pet bereavement, photos and newsletter.

Hopefield Animal Sanctuary - Non-profit organisation, in Brentwood, Essex, devoted to creating a better quality of life for sick, unwanted and mistreated animals. Overview, animals, how to help, schools, petitions and contact.

Emmersons Home Rescue - Offers dogs, cats and ferrets for re-homing. Herefordshire.

Diana Brimlecombe Animal Rescue Centre - Charity based in Berkshire who care for mistreated, stray and unwanted animals. News, case histories and details of animals seeking new homes.

FOAL Farm Animal Sanctuary - Animal rescue shelter, located in Biggin Hill, Kent, for dogs, cats, kittens and puppies. Overview, animal profiles and poems.

Fresh Fields Animal Rescue Centre - Based in Caernarfon, Gwynedd and cares for cats, dogs, horses and ponies. Profiles of animals needing homes.

The Animal House Rescue - Birmingham based rescue, which takes in unwanted, abused and abandoned animals. Events, success stories and profiles of animals wanting homes.

Thornberry Animal Sanctuary - Medium sized sanctuary, based in Sheffield, that operates a no kill policy. Stories, sponsor, donations and news.

Warnham Animal Sanctuary - Overview, animals for rehoming, location and donate.

Trallwm Farm - Animal rescue based in Wales, taking in unwanted and neglected horses, ponies, dogs, cats and other animals. Re-homing where possible

The People's Animal Rescue and Re-homing Team - Charity that re-houses cats and dogs in the Tyneside and Northumberland area. Overview, re-homing, news and fundraising.

The Blue Cross Animal Welfare Charity - One of Britain's oldest animal welfare charities. It rehomes unwanted and rescued animals and provides veterinary care for people who cannot afford private vets' fees. Adoption scheme and volunteer opportunities.

The Cat and Rabbit Rescue Centre - Based in Sidlesham, Chichester, West Sussex. Overview, policy and 'find a pet'.

Horley Rescue - Rescue group helping to rehome cats and dogs in the Horley and Reigate area of Surrey. Details of animals needing homes and photos.

Rays of Sunshine Animal Haven - Animal refuge for small animals, South Lincolnshire. Overview, residents, funding and location.

Exotic Pet Refuge - Charity providing a refuge for exotic and native animals, including unwanted exotic pets and ex-zoo animals. Offers information about animals and birds and an adoption scheme. South Lincolnshire, England.

Farplace Animal Rescue - No kill sanctuary, in Westgate, County Durham, UK, for unwanted and abused farm animals, domestic pets and injured or orphaned wildlife. Calendar, newsletter, rescues, campaigns, forum and a shop.

The Old Gardens Animal Rescue Centre - For ex-battery hens, ducks, geese and goats. Overview, diaries, help and a shop. Located in Highleigh, West Sussex.

Mill House Animal Sanctuary - Has facilities located around Sheffield, South Yorkshire - with native ponies and horses kept at locations in Fulwood, Thurlstone, Worksop and around the Mayfield and Rivelin Valley. Projects, stories, newsletter and rehoming.

Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre - Rescue and rehabilitation of primates worldwide. Located in Wareham.

Pound Puppy Animal Rescue - Poole, Dorset. Rescues unwanted and stray puppies, dogs and cats. Photos of available animals, events calendar, and training tips.

Paw Mark - Lists shelters throughout the UK with addresses and contact information.

Raystede Animal Welfare - Rehoming and rescue centre based at Ringmer near Lewes, East Sussex. Animals offered and contact.

Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter - Rescue and re-homing of dogs and cats from all over the Northeast. Offers overview, photos of animals available for adoption, volunteering and appeal.

Worcestershire Animal Rescue Shelter - Based in Deblins Green and offer shelter, medical treatment, care, and rehoming. Volunteers, photos, animals for adoption, shelter and newsletter.