Index of UK Animal Sanctuaries and Rescue Centres

Centre Address Telephone/ Fax Contact Notes
Angel Wings Animal Rescue The Caravan
Syda Farm
Loads Road
Holymoorside
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S42 7HW
07512965665 Virginia we are a small self funding operation and will try to help any needy animal. We have a strict no destruction policy unless of course an animal is suffering. We urgently need volunteers especially for fund raising
animals in need (northamptonshire) pine tree farm
london road
little irchester
northants
nn8 2eh
01933 278080 roy marriott animal rescue and rehoming of all animals and wildlife rescue
Ark on the Edge Woolley Hill Farm
Woodland
Co Durham
DL13 5RX
01833630505 Pat Kingsnorth Animal rescue and sanctuary for both domestic and wildlife. Room permitting anything taken in and rehomed or kept . Opening a Wildlife Education Centre with People's Millions funding if we get through the finals on 14th November 2006.
Bonnie Bunnies Canberra Crescent,
Littlemoor,
Weymouth
DT3 6AQ
07530055696 Toni Limb Bonnie bunnies is a rescue centre that will take in any unwanted or found rabbit . We will care for and do our best to rehome all our rabbits.
Bowden Bunny Rescue Flintshire
CH7
Tel: 01352 780402or07731 892571 Mrs K Bowden Small rabbit rescue centre in Flintchire. Rehoming rabbits all ages, sex and size in Flintshire and Cheshire.
Bristol's Rabbit Rescue St George, Bristol
  Sara Rescuing and rehoming rabbits across the UK. Help and friendly advice always available.
Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats Boughton Monchelsea
Maidstone
Kent
ME17 4JU
01622 746410 Bob Hitch Buttercups Sanctuary for Goats takes in to care goats that have suffered from cruelty, neglect and abandonment. Currently has over 100 goats. Adoption scheme available
Cavy Corner Guinea Sanctuary Cavy Corner Guinea Sanctuary
c/o 5/6 Trafford Court
Doncaster


DN1 1PN
01302 787509 Sue We rescue Guinea Pigs from cruelty neglect and abuse. They are then given a loving forever home at the Sanctuary.
Cavy Rescue Tel: 07957 610666 EMail  
cavy Rescue and retreat.org.uk Filton Nr. Bristol
0845 6435359 Fi and Matt We are a small non- profit guinea pig rescue in the Filton rea near to Bristol. We do rehome out of area if local resourses have been exhausted.
Central England Reptile Rescue and Bird of Prey Sanctuary   01527 69372 Mr Scott Lee Rescue and rehoming of all reptiles wherever possible, permanent homes given to all raptors in secluded countryside location.
CHIPMUNK RESCUE EAST ANGLIA 4 DOBBS DRIFT
KESGRAVE
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP5 2QG
01473807232 simon Rescuing unwanted and mistreated chipmunks from accross east anglia, adoption service available. rescue emergancy number 07706663611
Crawley Guinea Pig Rescue Shetland Close
Pound Hill
Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 7YZ
07909970195 Jenny Take in and rehome guinea pigs in and around the Crawley Gatwick, west sussex and some of east sussex
CREATURE CARE WILDLIFE AND ANIMAL SANCTUARY North Farm Cottage Throckley
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Tyne and Wear

NE15 9RE
0191 264 2930 Mr & Mrs Longstaffe.  
Daisies Sanctuary 26 st johns street
folkestone,
kent

ct20 1jb
01303250300 freya we are a rabbit rescue specialising in behaviour problems. we have many rabbits looking for homes and take every rabbit with accomodation.
dorset reptile rescue 9 diana way
wimborne
dorset

bh213xj
01202 697053 michelle dorset reptile rescue is a self funding organisation which helps you when you can no longer look after your reptile, we offer a free colletion service within 50 miles, but can help anyone throughout the uk and scotland by using our reptile courier which will include a cosy, please contact for more infromation
Droitwich Ferret Welfare PO Box 153
Droitwich
Worcs
WR9 0WU
01905 796050 Anne Robinson Rescuing and caring for lost, abandoned and unwanted ferrets. Re-homing ferrets.
Essjay Reptile Rescue 7 Ashgrove Drive
Maghaberry
County Antrim
Northern Ireland
bt67 0sj
07595423872 Nick & clare Barnes We are a privately funded Reptile rescue center in Northern Ireland. Please see website for more details
FARM ANIMAL SANCTUARY MANOR ORCHARD FARM
SCHOOL LANE
MIDDLE LITTLETON
EVESHAM
WORCESTERSHIRE

WR11 8LN
01386 832640 JANET TAYLOR Rescue centre and sanctuary for all farm animals. Over 500 animal residents.
Ferret Hutch Rescue 70 Popple street
Pagehall
Sheffield

S4 8JJ
01143283540 Deborah Hinksman-Wain or Dean Wain Ferret Rescue in Sheffield South Yorkshire
Ferret-Land Tonbridge, kent
  Emma We take in any unwanted ferrets and rehome to loving families where possible. We also sell Working and Pet Kits from an established breeding programme.
FINS - Fish In Need of Support 23 Potters Gate
High Green
Sheffield
S35 4NA
07920 037 727 Gareth Cocker Having trouble with your fish, Need to rehome them or require advice on setting up a tank, or maybe you require advice on how to look after tropical or freshwater fish FINS is a fish rescue centre where unwanted or abandoned fish stay until they can be rehomed
Greenwich Rabbit Rescue 200 Holburne Rd.
London
SE3 8JG
Telephone: 020 8319 0283 Valerie Taylor We are a london based rescue taking in unwanted rabbits and g/pigs, and finding them new homes.
Guardian Angels Sanctuary Tel : 01386 861449 EMail  
Guinea pig Re-homing Norfolk
07733 264046 Vikki Re-homers of guinea pigs in the Norfolk area based just outside Norwich.
Guinea Pig Rescue Bolton, Lancashire
Tel: 01204-469478   Added via Destitute Animal Centre site. No other info yet.
Guinea Pig Rescue Centre      
Guinea pigs, Bunnies, Hamsters Rescue GBH Rescue
37 Shirley Crescent
Beckenham
Kent
BR3 4AZ
020 8658 5452 Jacky Rescue and Rehoming of small caged furries, eg rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, chinchillas, gerbils, rats, mice. Fostering cats and kittens sometimes for CPL and RSPCA. We do not take ferrets or degus.
GuineaCare 18 Graham Crescent
Mile Oak
Portslade
Brighton
BN41 2YB
Tel: O1273 412899 EMail Guinea Pigs
Hamster Rescue (UK) The Granary
Kirton Drove
Kirton Fen
Brothertoft
Lincolnshire
PE20 3SZ
01205 290881 Mrs A. J. Coupar Hamster Rescue (UK) cares for unwanted and neglected hamsters and on occasions mice & gerbils until new homes can be found. See our website for more information.
Hopper Haven (Redditch Rabbit and Guinea Pig Sanctuary) 557 Evesham Road
Crabbs Cross
Redditch
B97 5JP
07949 657268 Louise Deveney  
Hoppity Hotel rescue Withington
Hereford
HR1 3PX
01432851235 Mandy We rescue and rehome rabbits, guinea pigs and small animals in the Herefordshire area.
Hutches Small Animal Boarding and Rescue Hutches
Pitnacree House
Johnshill Road
Alyth
Blairgowrie
Perthshire
PH11 8DX
01828 633060 Joanne Lockley Hutches rescue and rehomed unwanted guinea pigs.
Kayshill Animal Sanctuary Stonehouse Chapel
Bildershaw,
West Auckland,
Co, Durham
01388 834996 Kevin we are a small independent, and recieve no funding apart from those raised by volunteers. We rehome dogs, cats, rabbits etc.
kirks ferret rescue 10 highfield rd
bolsover
chesterfield
derbyshire
s446ty
07835006496 kirk hi if you need my help always ring so we can arrange a time me to see you neva come strait to my address or e-mail me..thanks kirk
Lakes and Borders Ferret Welfare and Rescue 47 Jenkin Rise
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 6JN
01539 734632 Trish Dixon We aim to inform about ferrets, how to look after them responsibly, and be loved back by these adorable animals. Also to dispel some of the myths - and the part truths behind them. Details of ferrets currently looking for a new home may also be posted from time to time.
leigh ferret rescue 4 Kilsby Close
Farnworth
Bolton
BL4 7TJ
01204 792216 Theresa or Jim we rescue, rehome all ferrets
Lincoln Rat Rescue 3 Albert Terrace
Lincoln
LN5 8DG
  Hayley or Neil Rescue and rehoming for rats in Lincolnshire. No kill policy
Little Angels Rabbit Rescue Romford
Essex
RM7 0TH
07884118575 Lucy A rabbit rescue based in Romford who take in unwanted rabbits and care for them in foster homes until they are adopted. This means that the rabbits are kept as pets and maintain constant human contact in a family environment.
Little Brambles Guinea Pig Rescue   Tel: 01548 857278 Mob: 07792 259085 Louise Moss Rescuing and rehoming these delightful little characters. Help and friendly advice always available.
mnm rat rescue telford. shropshire
07858096506 mike or manda we take in rescue rats and rehome where possible. we have worked with the rspca and have been featured in the shropshire star and bbc radio shropshire.
Noah`s Ark Animal And Reptile Rescue Centre Earnley Butterflies and Gardens,
133 Almodington Lane,
Earnley
Chichester W.Sussex

PO20 7JR
Tel: : 07961 516731 Becky All reptiles and other small animals
North Clwyd Animal Rescue North Clwyd Animal Rescue
Maes Gwyn Sanctuary
Glan Yr Afon Road
Trelogan
Nr Holywell

CH8 9BD
01745 560546/ 560361 Anne Owen We now care for in excess of 1000 animals each year and this number is ever growing. The Centre acts as a rehabilitation unit and a temporary home for mainly dogs, cats, rabbit and guinea pigs.
North East Guinea Pig Rescue North Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE29 0HL
07812417302 Layla Rumsey A small, self-funded rescue that takes in and re-homes guinea pigs across the North East of England.
Old Mac's Rescue Centre Pond Farm
Silver Street
Stevington
Bedfordshire
MK43 7QW
01234 824735 David & Sheryl McFarlane We are a rescue centre specialising in but not exclusive to Farm Animals and Horses. We are funded by donations and Comanche Equestrian Centre who share the farm with us.
Park Farm Animal Sanctuary incorporating Aunty Doris's Cats in Clover Park Farm,
Turnberry,
Girvan,
Ayrshire

KA269ND
07932734931 Kirsten Wilson Rescue animals from hamsters to livestock and all things in between
Pembrokeshire Ellesmere Rescue Centre for Animals 9 St Davids Road
Letterston
Pembrokeshire
Wales
SA62 5SQ
01348840028 Ellie We rescue cats, dogs, rabbits, chickens and goats but maily orphaned puppies and kittens which need to be bottle fed.
Pet-Tacular Animal Services Lochletter Farm
Balnain
Glen Urquhart
Highlands of Scotland
IV63 6TJ
01456 476 301 or 07862 239 166 cathy cash most small caged animals, aviary birds and poultry - no room or licensing for dogs and cats sorry. All animals are kept until a loving new home is found for them, no healthy animals are destroyed.
Pipkin Rabbit rescue 5 Melrose Gardens
Roker
Sunderland
SR6 9LD
0191 548 5859 Andrea A small rabbit rescue.
R and J Chinchilla Rescue Tiny Towers
15 Haddon Close
Rushden
Northants
NN10 9HZ
01933 387131 Roman & Jane Our involvement with chinchillas over the years have led us to operate one of the foremost Chinchilla Rescue and Re-homing Centres in the UK Our main objective is to provide a dedicated service for any chinchilla in the UK requiring rescue, rehabilitation, re-homing, and/or on-going permanent care where necessary and appropriate
Rabbit Rescue Bolton
Lancashire
Tel: 01204-578020   Added via Destitute Animal Centre site. No other info yet.
Rat World 10 Westwick Gardens
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN6 7RH
tel: 01522 501711 sam and dave we offer a loving home for any unwanted rats.
Ratscallions Nr Lichfield
Staffordshire
WS15 4
07982247735 Nim  
Rattakiss Jungle Small Animal Rescue Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
EH12
07949011635 Jason Correl Take in all small animals, Although specifically a rat rescue. Run out of various volunteers homes.
Ratty Haven      
Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary 233, Shaw Lane,
Markfield.
Leicestershire
LE67 9PW
01530243925 Dr L Smith (Secretary)  
reeds reptile sanctuary 4 station terrace
seven sisters
neath
sa109dh
01639701134 chris or charlotte we rescue sick or unwanted reptile and exotics for any reason so if you are having difficulty with an agresive reptile or find you can no longer look after it please contact us
Reptile & Rodent Rescue 10, Haggers Close
Melbourn
Cambridgeshire
SG8 6HY
UK
Tel: 01763-222317 Fax: 01763-222317 Mobile: 07980-517668 Paul Davis  
Reptile Rescue Den 28 Cartmel Cresent
Bolton Lancs.
bl22nq
01204373361 Denise Frain  
Reptile Rescue Den North West 28 Cartmel Cresent.
Bolton. Lancs.

BL2 2NQ
01204 391 446 Denise Frain Reptile rescue centre, we take in sick or unwanted reptiles. Including snakes, lizards, tortoises, turtles, amphibians and archnids. Where possible we rehome reptiles to caring, responsible loving homes.
Reptile/amphibian Rescue Centre 87 Thornham Road
New Milton
Hampshire

BH255AE
07515956105 Dave Richens a medium size rescue centre for reptiles and amphibians, we will take most exotic animals except for snakes and spiders, everything else we will happily rescue, rear/heal, tame and re-home or keep depending on the most suitable option.
Rhydowen Rodent Refuge Rhydowen Rodent Refuge,
Rhydowen,
Llandysul,
Ceredigion,
West Wales
Clare on 01545 590372 Clare Small home based rodent rescue, taking in and rehoming rats, mice, hamsters, gerbils etc with some space for rabbits and guinea pigs.
Rodent Rescue Manchester Rodent Rescue Manchester
46, Wellington Street
Radcliffe
Manchester

Tel: 0161 724 6048 Mrs Spooner  
S.E.S.A.W. (Suffolk and Essex Small Animal Welfare) - animal re-homing centre 'Idano',
Stoke Road,
Leavenheath,
Suffolk.
CO6 4PP
01787 210888 Mrs Maggie Jackaman We are a small sanctuary that rescue, re-home or keep as resident, all types of animals, domestic and wild. Our main focus are cats including feral trapping and neutering. We are on call 24 hours a day and run with the unfailing help of volunteers.
Saltash Pet Rescue Hatt
saltash
cornwall
pl12 6pt
01752 846486 Robert Moon we rescue any small pets that need our help dogs,cats,birds,rabbits etc we are non profit organisation
Sams Species Reptile Rescue and Sanctuary 109 Harlestone Road
Northampton
Northants
nn5 7aq
01604 589040 Sally  
Second Chance Reptiles 178 shrublands avenue s
shirley
croydon

cr0 8jb
07706898295 Paul we are a reptile rescue that aim to house or rehome ANY reptile if they can not be cared for or they are unwell we are available 24/7 for questions and out of hours rescue
Selby Animal Sanctuary Selby Animal Sanctuary,
Scalm Lane,
Hambleton,
Selby

YO8 9HZ
(01757) 228216 Mrs Joan Scott Mrs Scott is in her late 80's and does not check her emails regularly, if at all. To communicate please telephone her.
Shadowrat Rat Sanctuary 6 Wagtail close
Bradwell
Gt Yarmouth
Norfolk

NR318JR
07753 193009 Email Rat only sanctuary in Norfolk. Provides a permanent, loving home for unwanted/abandoned rats. Run privately from home by vet nurse with 12 years rat keeping experience. All ages/temperaments/health states accepted.
Small Paws Rescue for Guinea Pigs Manchester

M32
07525 743 058 Suzanne We are a family run guinea pig rescue and rehoming centre.
Sokel Guinea Pig Rescue Cumbria
CA9
07818885260 Email we are self funded rescue that that works along side the RSPCA takeing in Guinea pigs we are based in Alston, Carlisle, Gretna, Warrington and Glasgow
Somershire Hamster and Small Animal Rescue 42 Stonebridge Drive
Frome
Somerset

BA11 2TN
01373 300766 Wendy Barry  
South Staffs Ferret Rescue 461,Walsall Road,
Great Wyrley,
South Staffordshire
WS6 6HY
01922 415378 Phil and Debra Dawson We are a large ferret rescue based in Staffordshire. We take in and re-home ferrets on behalf of the RSPCA and members of the public. We cover a wide area of Staffordshire, Shropshire, West Midlands and Cheshire. So if you've lost a ferret in these areas, we may be able to help you. We are dedicated to the welfare of ferrets.
South Tyneside Guinea Pig Rescue South Sheilds
Tyne and Wear
Tel: 0191-4550135 Tel: 01670-738097 Barbara Paterson Rachael Bell Offer help, advice, rescue and re-homing for Guinea Pigs
Specialist Wildlife Services Operate Nationwide
  Email For the last 10 years we have been re-homing for the Police, Government departments and other NGO's. As a non-profit, self funded voluntary organisation we give up our spare time to ensure the welfare & assist in the re-homing of non-domesticated non-native wild animals which have been abandoned, confiscated, surrendered to rescue centres or the authorities, or become surplus within Zoos, colleges or other educational institutions. Our main aim is to ensure that the animals in our care receive the best homes, with the highest standard of care that we can find. We can even accept specimens via donation, where the current owner may not have the correct license. Our only concern is the welfare of the animal. To date we have never been forced to euthanase any healthy animals that we have accepted for re-homing, we aim to maintain that record!
Spoiled-Rats wigan
lancashire
wn6 8es
07534389461 (Text) Laura A We take in, and rehome various sorts of small animals, from tiny pets such as Mice, and Hamsters, upto Chinchillas, Degus and Guinea Pigs, but the main concentration is Rats presently.
St.Bernard's Animal Sanctuary-The Pet Samaritans Broomhill Road
Old Whittington
Chesterfield
Derbyshire

s41 9EA
01246 456177 Linda Campaigning against animal cruelty and exploitation - providing sanctuary for stray, injured and abandoned animals.
STARescue Ferrets Sonning
Berkshire
0118 9690435 Claire Shuttleworth We take in all stray and unwanted ferrets. We try our hardest to return strays to their owners, and to find loving forever homes for all of the other ferrets who come to us. We raise funds through Ferret Racing at shows, fetes and corporate events. Lots of useful ferret info on our website.
Tameside Rabbit and Guinea Pig Rescue
0773 883 1872 Elaine Padley  
Tarantulabarn 147 Birdham Road Brighton
bn24ry
01273 682445 steve paine All reptiles, amphibians rescued especially our Shelled Friends
Terrapin Rescue East Hampshire
Tel: 01730 892790 Terry Bunn Specialist rescue centre for red eared terrapins and related species
Terrapin Rescue Yorkshire 1 Shipton Crescent
Leconfield
East Yorkshire

HU17 7lh
01964 551391 Clare Rescuing all unwanted, sick or Injured terrapins across Yorkshire
The Alexandra Bastedo Champions Animal Sanctuary PO Box 2195
West Chiltington
Pulborough
West Sussex
United Kingdom

RH20 2XB
01903 746559 Jo Bailey Alexandra Bastedo has been rescuing and homing/rehoming animals for nearl 30 years. Her (private) sanctuary at her home in West Sussex has over 150 animal residents including ponies, donkies, mini-Shetlands, cats, goats, pigs, sheep and domestic poultry. We are entirely dependent on donations for our existence. We have just launched our new web-site which offers animal adoption and sponsorship packages. (Since the sanctuary is attached to Alex's home, I have not put her actual address but our contact po box. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you need any further verification of our activities. Jo Bailey. )
The Algernon trust Sanctuary The Bungelow
Linshire Farm
Whittlebury
NN12 8XN
01327 858238 or 07977 555238 Jane Shepherd  
The Bath Cats and Dogs Home        
The Goat Sanctuary Five Acre
Edge View Lane
Alderley Edge
Cheshire

SK9 7SU
01565 873820 Cheryl Tunsteac Sanctuary to 160+ rescued goats in north west uk
The Guinea Garden rescue Located in Wiltshire and Neston
  Email The guinea garden rescue is a permanent rescue home for unloved and unwanted guinea pigs. We take in girls in a site in Rudloe, and boys in a site in Neston. ***PLEASE NOTE*** thats the site for boys is currently full, and therefore unable to take in any more piggies!! (as of 27/07/08. email us for more updates =])
The Guinea pig Ranch 5 Ibbertson Close
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH8 0JG
01202 242541 Sarah  
The Guinea Pig Rescue Centre      
The Sanctuary Bath
Tel: 01225 405169 Gill Clancy All things furry - Guineapigs, rabbits and other small rodents Will only rehome to homes visited
The Wheek and Squeak Guinea Pig Rescue and Boarding Bishops Waltham
Southampton
Hampshire
SO32 1FP
01489 894996 Anna I run a guinea pig rescue and boarding establishment nr Southampton, Hampshire. If you require my services or need advice then please phone me.
Three Shires Ferret Rescue 132 Avenue Road
Rushden
Northants
NN10 0SW
01933 353488 Chrissy Hillyard Rescue and rehoming ferrets
tortilicious tortoise rescue   07919 550520 melanie domenech All tortoises will be given the very best of diet heating and lighting with access to both indoor and outdoor enclosures, you would be more than welcome to come and visit your beloved pet and keep in touch as little or as often as you liked, no tortoises ever rehomed or sold on all stay with me for life.
Tortoise Trust BM Tortoise
London

WC1N 3XX
  Andy Highfield National tortoise rescue and rehoming established over 25 years. Visit website for further information.
Tortoise-Health Finding Forever homes 176 Broadlea Terrace
Bramley
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS13 2SJ
0113 2956765 Dawn Over the Years I have taken in many different Mediteranean tortoise that needs either rehabilitating through poor care in a previous home or through owners that were just too old to care for their shelled friend any longer. I keep Hermann's my self and I am always able to add females to the group easily but boys are always a little more troublesome......but that does not mean that we wouldn't be able to find him a forever loving home with another family! All will be done to either put you in contact with the right information for you...or to give your shelled companion the love and care you know they deserve, so please get in contact if you either need advice or a new home for your companion. All my tortoise have the neccessary home that they deserve and are outside in the garden for at least 12 hours a day and then brought into secure area at night time for security. All fed on a weed,plant and flower diet with the correct supplementation of nutrobal,limestone flour and cuttle fish bone.All hibenated every year. We have one of the best vets in the country here in Leeds too in Holly House vets, they specialize in tortoise care, and are only a few minutes drive away should the need ever arrive. All of our tortoise are treated like one of the family and we will do everything in our power to make sure they get the best care possible.
Tower Hill Stables Animal Sanctuary Tower Hill Stables Animal Sanctuary
Asheldham
Essex
cm0 7dz
01621 774471 Fiona Oakes Fiona cares for over 260 rescued animals including 26 horses entirely on her own. She has been vegan for 20 years & won the 2004 vegan achievement award from the vegan society. She is a spokesperson for IDA the US based charity. Fiona also runs marathons to raise awareness (30th in London this year 2hr49) Fiona is also a Fire-Fighter - Support is greatly needed
TURTLE RESCUE AND RE-HOMING CENTRE. 22 WASHINGTON ROAD,
DOVERCOURT,
HARWICH,
ESSEX.
CO12 4XX
07951033456 WAYNE RAMPLING we rescue and take in & re-home all turtles and terrapins with 9 hospital tanks, regular vet inspections and large pond, we sell our own food & traps both can be seen on e-bay under turtle food from rescue centre and turtle trap.. we care here.
Wetheriggs Animal Rescue Centre Wetheriggs
Penrith
Cumbria
ca10 1LW
07764 352835 Terry Bowes Farm, Zoo, Pet & Exotic Animals (everything except domestic Cats and Dogs)
Yate Small Animal Foster & Rehome   07789955078 tracey we take in all small animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, hamster, gerbils etc. we also take in the occassional reptiles depending on space available