Index of UK Animal Sanctuaries and Rescue Centres

Centre Address Telephone/ Fax Contact Notes
ABC Animal Sanctuary PO Box 2195
West Chiltington,
Pulborough
West Sussex.
RH20 2XB
07875989490 Alexandra Bastedo The aims of the ABC Animal Sanctuary are to rescue abandoned animals and animals in distress. The animals are then restored to health and rehabilitated if possible before looking for a new home. In some instances when the animals are very old or need permanent special diets or have personality disorders they are guaranteed a home for the rest of their life.
All Creatures Great & Small Animal Sanctuary   Tel: 01633 866144 Mrs Vivienne Harris  
Allandale Animal Sanctuary Easter Baton Farm
West Benhar Road
Harthill
North Lanarkshire
ML7 5TG
01501823860 Kathleen Allan We rehome dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs. The Sanctuary also cares for Horses, Donkeys,Goats and a pig.
ANIMAL CARE ANIMAL CARE
Blea Tarn Road
Scotforth
Lancaster

LA2 0RD
01524 65495 Diane, Abi Animal Care has been running for just over 30 years and is dedacated in finding new homes for stray or un wanted Dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents and ferrets. We also have a small wildlife area which we help any injured or ophaned wildlife. Animal Care is open everyday 10am - 3pm and welcome all to pay us a visit.
Animal Concern South Lakes Grassgarth
Lyth Valley
Nr Kendal
LA8 8DG
015395 52591 Email We mainly take in dogs and cats, but occasionally have smaller animals to rehome too. The sanctuary is open 9-12 each day, but please ring for an appointment.
Avon Small Animal Rescue 14 Avalon Road
St George
Bristol

BS5 8RX
01179490091 Sharon Blackwell Avon Small Animal Rescue is a home based, self funded rescue and rehoming centre for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, rats and all other small furries.
Babworth Animal Rescue Mansfield Rd, Babworth, Notts.
DN22 8HE
01777708707 Elaine Shaw We are a small not profit rescue, we have a no kill policy, all dogs are vaxed, neuter, chipped, wormed and flead before leaving us, and homechecks are done.
Beech Tree Bunnies Beech Lodge
Harborough Road
Kibworth
Leicester
LE8 0RD
01162796640 Lynn Issitt Beech Tree Bunnies is a Rabbit and Guinea Pig rescue centre, based near Market Harborough, Leicestershire, UK. We have under cover facilities for 30 pets and outdoor retirement areas for several more. We started in January 2002 with five rabbits and one Guinea Pig and just grew from there. We are totally self funded, helped by volunteers, and raising money in various ways from Stamp collecting, holding stalls at the local boot sale and Market, selling plants, boarding pets while people are on holiday. We try not to turn down any pets, unless we are absolutely full and those that can’t be re-homed for any reason, just stay on in our retirement area.
Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary   0844 257 0411 Norma Wilkinson Cats, Dogs, Horses, Donkeys, Rabbits, Pigs, Goats etc.
Borders Animal Welfare Centre Craigsford
Earlston
Berwickshire

TD4 6DJ
01896 849090 Julia Romanes BAWA helps rehabilitate and rehome dogs, cats and small animals from their Centre as well as directly from home. BAWA runs a vet help scheme and promotes animal welfare.
Bramcote Animal Rescue 6 ASHTREE SQUARE
BRAMCOTE VILLAGE
NOTTINGHAM
NG9 3HJ
01159220286 AMANDA PURDY OR CATHY SHAW NON DESTRUCTION POLICY. ALL DOGS ARE FOSTERED NOT SHUT IN A KENNEL ALL DAY. STRICT HOME CHECKS CARRIED OUT. NO CHARGE FOR ANIMALS COMING IN
Brent Lodge Wildlife Hospital Brent Lodge Bird and Wildlife Trust
Cow Lane,
Sidlesham,
Chichester,
West Sussex. PO20 7LN
Telephone: (01243) 641672 EMail  
Brinsley Animal Rescue 69 Hobsic Close
Brinsley
Nottingham
NG16 5AX
0845 4582813 Jon and Beth We take in sick, injured, abandoned and neglected wild animals, pets and farm animals.
Brook Farm Animal Sanctuary Brook Farm Animal Sanctuary,
Brooks Road,
Raunds,
Northamptonshire,

NN96NS
07758728265 Email We are an animal sanctuary run by Vegan/Vegetarian volunteers. We care for all animals, particuarly ones previosly destined for the dinner plate.
Capricorn Animal Rescue Camfa Rheinallt
Padeswood
Nr Mold
Flintshire

CH7 4HZ
01244 547938 Sheila Stewart Please contact via website
cornsnake 165 Railway Lane
Sutton Bridge
Spaling
Lincolnshire
pe129uz
01406351171 Angel Fox I take unwanted snake into my home rep center.
Deep Dene Rabbit & Guinea Pig Boarding Deep Dene Rabbit & Guinea Pig boarding
Cobden Avenue,
Bitterne Park Southampton
Hampshire
SO18 1FP
02380 555698 Donna Rodger My aim is to provide a home from home for your animals in a safe and secure environment. Having had my own Rabbits and Guinea Pigs I have an understanding of their individual needs and requirements. I want you to feel assured knowing that during your pets' stay at Deep Dene they will be cared for as if they were my own!
derby and district rspca 45 abbey street derby derbyshire
DE223SJ
01332344620 Derby and district rspca animal shelter Our derby shelter provides help for animals from Derby and surrounding areas. Our work is invaluable to the lives of many pets which are lost, injured or unable to be looked after by their owners. We never put a healthy animal to sleep. All the dogs and cats which come to our shelter are vaccinated, neutered, wormed and microchipped before they are rehomed. we have a number of small animals rabbits rats birds ect also needing homes. we recieve no goverment funding so rely on fundraising and donations. We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to our Abbey Street Shelter.
Destitute Animal Shelter Northolt Drive
Bolton
BL3 6NJ
Tel: 01204-526486 Neil Dogs and Cats - database of local organisations/ shelters
ESSEX GUINEA PIG, RAT AND RABBIT RESCUE 104 CHURCH ROAD
HADLEIGH
ESSEX

SS7 2HA
01702 551164 Lesley Morgan/Wendy Fisher We take in and rehome Guinea Pigs, Rats and Rabbits
F.A.I.T.H. Stubb Road
Hickling
Norfolk
NR12 0BW
Tel: 01692-598312 (between 10am - 5pm) EMail F.A.I.T.H. Animal Rescue is registered with the District Council as an Animal Sanctuary. It provides a rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming service for abandoned dogs and cats, and a more limited number of other animals.
FARM ANIMAL and BIRD SANCTUARY TRUST STONEY LANE
TARDEBIGGE
BROMSGROVE
WORCS
B60 1LY
01527 870613 Maureen Lawless Rescue sick,injured and abused farm animals- and give them a permanent home. Also take in sick and injured wild birds,provide veterinary attention and nurse them back to health and where possible return them to the wild.
Farplace Animal Rescue idehead
Westgate,
County Durham,
DL13 1LE.
Tel: 01388 517397 EMail Unwanted and abused farm animals, small domestic pets and injured or orphaned wildlife. They do not rescue cats or dogs
Ferne Animal Sanctuary Ferne Animal Sanctuary, Chard,
Somerset
UK
TA20 3DH
01460 65214 Email Saving the lives of unwanted and abandoned animals for over 70 years. We accept any animal whose life is in danger and for whom we have room. We actively seek caring homes for cats and dogs within a 30 mile radius of the Sanctuary. Our other residents, which range from cows to chipmunks are not rehomed and stay with us for the rest of their lives. No animal is ever put to sleep unless our vet advises that its quality of life is no longer viable.
Fernwood Trust White Pheasant
Mintlaw
Peterhead
Aberdeenshire
AB42 5DJ
0844 5 884477 Tina Sanctuary to domestic and farmed animals, Wildlife Rescue also Providing help and advice across northeast Scotland and the UK.
Foal Farm Animal Rescue Centre Jail Lane, Biggin Hill, Kent
TN16 3AX
Tel: 01959 572386 N/A Visiting hours: daily including weekends and bank holidays TUESDAYS CLOSED FOR VET VISITS 1.30pm – 4.30 pm
Forget-Me-Not Animal Rescue Mid Wales
07504 197588 Paul  
Forget-me-not rabbit and guinea pig sanctuary Piperhill Farm
cawdor
nairn
IV12 5SD
07792118689 Caraline Urquhart I run a sanctuary for rabbits and guinea pigs. I have at present 50 bunnies and 11 guinea pigs. I take in the same type of pets for holiday boarding which in turn pays for my sanctuary.
Freshfields animal rescue centre East lodge farm
East lane
Ince
Blundell

L29 3EA
0151 931 1604 helen stanbury Freshfields Animal Rescue is a non profit making animal charity caring for abandoned, abused and unwanted animals. Everyday at least one more unfortunate creature finds itself with Freshfields as its only hope for a future. We tend to any health issues, often at expense, caring for them and nurturing them in the hope that we can re-home them to loving people in the future.
Furry Friends Animal Rescue The Glade,
Coulsdon,
Surrey,
CR5 1SR
020 84071080‎ Alison Furry Friends Animal Rescue is a home run rescue in Old Coulsdon, Surrey. We deal with various types of animals including dogs, cats and smaller caged animals. We are non-destruct and operate a backup for life policy.
Guernsey Society for Protection against Cruelty to Animals        
Guinea Pig, Bunny, Hamster etc Rescue GBH Rescue
37 Shirley Crescent
Beckenham
Kent
BR3 4AZ
020 8658 5452 Jacky We take most small, caged furries, eg Guinea pigs, bunnies, hamsters, chinchillas, gerbils, rats, mice, We do not take ferrets or degus.
Happytails Animal Rescue Nr Launceston Cornwall
Tel: 01566 772152 Sharon Turner Rescue anything that needs their help
Heathlands Animal Sanctuary 13 Eastfield road Royston
Tel: 01763 244488 Gillian Knight  
Hillberry Farm Animal sanctuary Hillberry Farm
Astwith
Chesterfield

S45 9aj
01246 857095 Mr Grant Battle Hillberry farm is set in Four acres of open country side near to the Hardwick hall estate Chesterfield, We care for unwanted and neglected domestic and exotic animals. With 20 years caring for Primates.
Hillfields Animal Sanctuary Greenhill
Blackwell,Bromsgrove
Worcestershire

B60 1BL
0121 445 3828 Lyn Tudor / Richard Williams We have 300 plus Animals . Domestic and farm Animals We hold open days March to October. Much more detail on our web site, Thank you
Hillside Animal Sanctuary Hall Lane
Frettenham
Norwich
Norfolk

NR12 7LT
01603 736200 N/A Helps farm animals and to educate the public
Hollyhedge Animal Sanctuary Wild Country Lane
Barrow Gurney
Bristol
BS48 3SE
Tel: 01275 474719 EMail Dogs Cats and small animals
Hope Animal Shelter 1 Whitecliffe cottage Loftus
Cleveland
TS13 4AN
Tel: 07957 472659 Keith Burns All types of animals wild and domestic
Hopefield Animal Sanctuary Sawyers Hall farm
Sawyers Hall Lane
Brentwood
Essex
CM15 9BY
Tel: 01277-201110 Ernie & Paul Clarke Reg. Charity No. 800211
Hornchurch Animal Rescue Victor Close
Hornchurch
RM12
07751-449034 Donna Evans Rescue and Rehoming of animals mostly dogs and rabbits. Also offer services encouraging responsible pet ownership including microchipping, training , education and school workshops
Hounslow Animal Welfare Society Please see the Web site for details
020 8560 5443   HAWS takes in hundreds of animals (mainly cats and kittens, but also dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs etc.) every year which have found themselves in desperate situations, often facing death by starvation or from being abandoned. We never allow destruction of an animal unless it is too seriously ill for any quality of life or hope of recovery. We also arrange for neutering of all animals coming into our care. HAWS receives no government funding & relies on donations and the support of our volunteers.
Hula Rescue Centre Glebe Farm
Salford Road,
Aspley Guise
Milton Keynes

MK17 8HZ
Tel: 01908-584000 EMail Dogs, Cats and other domestic animals
kays hill animal sanctuary stone house chapel
bildershaw
west auckland
durham
dl149pl
01388834996 kevin plummer we are a not for profit organisation we shelter all animals from rodents to equine birds to wildlife we realy on people to donate to secure the future of our sanctuary
Kintyre Collie and Pet Rescue Kintyre, Scotland
01586 554580 OR 07736 520 099 Jill Fairweather We are three ladies from the Mull of Kintyre who help all animals, and people who need help with their animals. Some we foster, others are rehomed directly - quite a few stay with us! Owners might need assistance to get their pet neutered, or someone to care for it temporarily, whatever it is we do our best for the animals and owners through our own resources, fundraising, and donations.
Kit Wilson Trust Animal Rescue Centre Stonehurst Lane
Hadlow Down
Uckfield
East Sussex
TN22 4ED
Tel: 01825-830444 Fax: 01825-830887 Colette Marshall we take in all domestic animals,especially dogs and cats and including wildlife.
Knightsbridge animal rescue centre Little Knightsbridge
newbury road
headley
newbury berkshire
rg19 8jy
07794931707 michelle coffey All types of animal welcome - large space for larger animals.
Last Chance Animal Rescue Strickhill
Hartfield Road
Edenbridge
Kent
TN8 5NH
Tel: 01732-865530 10am - 3pm 0181 777-6022 - anytime N/A  
Leigh Animal Sanctuary Leigh
Bolton
Lancashire
Tel: 01942-671215 N/A Added via Destitute Animal Centre site. No other info yet.
Lincolnshire Pet and Wildlife Rescue 7 Edinburgh Drive
Spalding
Lincolshire
pe11 2sa
0845 3263039 Mrs Alison Holt We have bee rescuing domestics and British Wildlife for over 20 years. We are based in Lincolnshire but travel far and wide to help whenever we can. We do ot use kennels or catteries but have dedicated and experienced foster homes countrywide. If we can't help we may know some one who can, All animals catered for....
Manchester Rescue Centre
Tel: 0161-205-2874   Added via Destitute Animal Centre site. No other info yet.
Margaret Green Foundation Trust Animal Sanctuary
Church Knowle
Wareham
Dorset
BH20 5NQ
Tel: 01929-480474 Fax: 01929-480860 N/A We take all forms of ill-treated, unwanted and abandoned animals ranging from horses, ponies, donkeys, etc through cats, dogs and wildlife. (Please check the site for exact details on the sanctuary closest to you.)
Millstream Animal Shelter Millstream Lane
Clayton Bridge
Manchester
M40 1QT
Tel: 0161-683-4194 EMail Reg. Charity No. 702953 Stray cats, dogs, ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, goats and horses
Morley Exotic Animal Rescue Rhosgwyn
Wakefield Road
Morley
Leeds

LS27 7HJ
07704773117 Alan Hewitt We are a non profit, volounteer run rescue for all the animals the other places don't cater for! From snakes to skunks, spiders to meerkats, lizards to wallabies. Strict rehoming policy.
Mossburn Animal Centre Hightae
Lockerbie
Dumfriesshire
Scotland
DG11 1LE
Tel: 01387 811288 Fax: +44 (0)1387 810 012 EMail Registered charity working with farm animals and wildlife. Lively web site with informative animal profiles and Foster-an-Animal feature.
Mumble Farm Wildlife and Farm Animal Rescue centre Mumble Farm
Pasture Fields
Gt. Haywood
Stafford
ST18 0RB
Tel: 01889-271876 Sian Donkeys, goats, ducks, chickens, hedgehogs, owls etc.
NANNA 145 Addington Road
Irthlingborough
Northants

NN9 5UP
07719880998 Petrina Alderman We help all animals great and small find new forever homes.
National Animal Welfare Trust   Tel: 0181-950-0177 Fax: 0181-420-4454    
Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary OXFORD
36 South Parade
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX2 7JN
01865 510082   Also has centres at: WITNEY 29 Corn Street Witney Oxfordshire OX8 7DB Phone: 01993 708080 AND DIDCOT 114 Broadway Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 8AB Phone: 01235 815238
PACT Animal Sanctuary River farm
Woodrising
Hingham
Norfolk

NR9 4PJ
01362 820775 George Rockingham We have over 600 animals of all species including wildlife
Pawz For Thought Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR6 0NR
  Lynne Pawz For Thought is a small but very active animal charity based in Sunderland and works throughout the North East. We always have a number of rabbits/cats/dogs and small animals that are looking for homes. If you cant commit to looking after a pet full time we are always on the look out for new foster homes and volunteers to enable us to help more needy animals
People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) Whitechapel Way
Priorslee
Telford
Shropshire
TF2 9PQ
Tel: 01952-290999 Fax: 01952-291035 N/A  
Pet Rehome 31 Oaks Lane
Bradshaw
Bolton
Lancashire

BL2 3BR
01204 304679 Kathleen Walton  
Pets in Need Bolton
Lancashire
  N/A Added via Destitute Animal Centre site. No other info yet.
PetSearch(UK) Petsearch(UK)
851 Old Lode Lane
Solihull
Birmingham. B92 8JE
General enquiries about Petsearch(UK) Telephone: 0121 743 4133 Fax: 0121 743 7389 Paula Greaves Register of lost and found animals - Marvelous idea. Please support it
RACR Hyson Green
Nottingham
05602383367 Andrea Cuthbert RACR is a small rescue which caters for most pets such as Dogs, cats, rats, Rabbits, Hamsters, mice, Guinea pigs etc.. We do not PTS and all new adoptees will be home checked and offered life time rescue back up.
Raystede Animal Welfare Raystede
The Broyle
Ringmer
East Sussex

BN8 5AJ
01825 840252 Jason Caulfield We rehome and rescue many types of animals.
Rosina animal centre meadow cottage
maidstone road
wrotham heath
sevenoaks
TN15 7SR
07950 023 286 Karen Brigden We have been rehoming unwanted animals for three years, and we take in all sorts, at the moment we have four ponies, pigs,a sheep chickens, ducks, birds, tortoise, turtlesa, rats, rabbit, guinea pig, russian hamsters and a snake. once they are with us this is where they stay,unless for one reason or another we have to rehome elsewhere, but we do home checks to make sure they are suitable homes.
RSPCA - The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Enquiries service
RSPCA
Wilberforce Way
Southwater
Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 9RS
National Cruelty Helpline 0870 55 55 999 Enquiries 0870 333 5999 (or +44 870 33 35 999 from outside the UK)   All animals Reg. Charity No. 219099
RSPCA - Bristol
    Dogs, cats and small animals
RSPCA - Stafford, Wolverhampton & District   Tel: 0845 053 0443    
RSPCA - Tameside and Glossop MyPetStop
Parkway
Denton
Manchester
M34 3SG
24 HOUR ANSWERPHONE 07050 264 531 EMail Please phone for an appointment before setting off.
RSPCA - West Hatch Animal Centre Taunton
Somerse
TA3 5RTt
Tel: 01823 480156 Fax: 01823 480384 (IN CASES OF CRUELTY, NEGLECT OR IN AN EMERGENCY TEL: 08705 555 999 (24 HOUR)    
RSPCA Manchester & Salford   0300 123 0711, Out of hours - 0845 241 7253 Hannah Brookfield The RSPCA Manchester and Salford Branch does not have it's on animal centre, we use private boarders. If you see an animal you like on our website just email/ring to book an appointment to view.
Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Braehead Mains
603, Queensferry Road
Edinburgh
EH4 6EA
Tel: 0131-339-0222 Fax: 0131-339-4777 N/A  
Second Chance Animal Trust Church Lane
East Tuddenham
Dereham
Norfolk
NR20 3NB
Tel/Fax: 01603 880728 Pip Allen Mainly cats & dogs but some rabbits & guinea pigs Trust funded by the kennels/ cattery (See links page)
somerset and dorset animal rescue shelter balsam farm
common lane
wincanton
somerset
ba99rb
01963 32279 (Dogs) 07971 079249 (Cats) andy we rehome cats,dogs,chickens,horses,small animals etc. we have all animals in our shelter that need new homes expecially 500 battery chickens that need good conditions.
South Wales Animal Rescue C/o Brynbach Farm
Brynbach Road
Brynamman
Carmarthenshire
SA18 1BH
01269822611 caz/caroline/gareth/amy We are a NP organisation caring for unwanted/abandoned and abused pets of all shapes and sizes. If we have a volenteer withthe expertise to look after a type of pet then we can look after them and find new loving homes. At present we have everything from hamsters to horses
Southridge Animal Centre   0300 123 0704    
St. Andrew Animal Fund Ltd. 10, Queensferry Street
Edinburgh
EH2 4PG
Tel: 0131-225-2116 Fax: 0131-220-6377 N/A  
Swindon & District Animal Haven Swindon
Wiltshire
Tel: 01753 859397 Fax: 01753 622709 John Any animals that they can help
The Alternative Animal Sanctuary Doone Brae Farm, Windmill Road,
Pepperstock,
Luton,
Beds
LU1 4LQ
07818406619 Tamara Lloyd The Sanctuary offers a home for life to animals who have been turned away from other charities and have 'nowhere else to go'.
The Animal Health Trust Lanwades Park
Kentford
Newmarket
Suffolk
CB8 7UU
Tel: 01638-751000 Fax: 01638-665789 N/A  
The Ark Animal Retirement Home North Somercotes
Lincolnshire
Tel: 01507-358140 Mrs. Pauline Rice  
The Blue Cross Blue Cross Animals Hospital
1 Hugh Street
London
SW1V 1QQ
01993 822651 EMail  
The Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home 26, Seafield Road East
Edinburgh
EH15 1ED
Tel: 0131-669-5331 Fax: 0131-657-5601 N/A  
The National Equine (and Smaller Animals) Defence League The Animals' Refuge
Oak Tree Farm
Wetheral Shields
Carlisle
CA4 8JA
01228560082 Heather McLean The League was founded in 1909, to campaign for welfare legisaltion to protect horses. It now helps animals of all kinds through the Animals' Refuge, which acts as a rehoming centre for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and other small pets; and provides a secure retirement home for horses, donkeys, sheep, goats and cattle.
The New Arc - The North East Wildlife and Animal Rescue Centre Nether Auquhadlie
Ellon
Aberdeenshire
Scotland
AB41 8UW
0796 2253867 Keith Marley and Pauline Martin Domestic, Farm and Wildlife. To Rescue, Rehabilitate and Re-home or Release. Over 550 animals and birds ranging from Budgies to Buzzards, Gerbils to Shire Horses currently in residence.
The Radcliffe Donkey Sanctuary Bridge House Farm
Alford Road
Huttoft
Nr. Alford
Lincolnshire
LN13 9RB
(Daytime) 07940 146330 (Evening)01507 490864 EMail Donkeys
The Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Unit 4
Boucher Business Centre
Apollo Road
Belfast
BT12 6HP
Tel: 01232-660479 Fax: 01232-381911 N/A  
Thornberry Animal Sanctuary      
Whitley Animal Protection Trust Edgebaston House
Walker Street
Wellington
Telford
Shropshire
TF1 1HF
Tel: 01952-641651 N/A  
Willows Animal Sanctuary Lambhill Farm
Strichen
Fraserburgh
Scotland

AB43 6NY
01771 653112 Kate Reg. Charity no.SCO29625
Wood Green Animal Shelters   Tel: 01480-830014 Fax: 01480-830566    
Woodside Animal Welfare Trust Elfordleigh
Nr Plympton
Plymouth
Devon
PL7 5ED
01752 347503 Email We have a number of different animals for rehousing including cats, dogs, rabbits, g-pigs, rodents, chinchillas, ferrets and some pet farm animals. We also help to neuter animals for people on benefits in the local area.
Wythall Animal Sanctuary Wythall Animal Sanctuary
Middle Lane, Headley Heath
Birmingham.
B38 0DU
01564 823288 Email Save and find homes for as many unwanted pets as possible