SHELTERS/RESCUERS IN NORTHERN ENGLAND

• Animal Care Morecambe, Lancaster & District: http://www.animalcare-lancaster.co.uk Animal Care, a charity local to Morecambe, Lancaster and district that re-homes dogs, cats, and miscellaneous small animals
• Animals in Distress (Littleborough, Lancs)  http://www.animals-in-distress.net. A sanctuary in Lancashire dedicated to the well being of all kinds of animals
• Animals In Need: Liverpool - Merseyside: http://www.animals-in-need.co.uk Based in the melling area of Liverpool, Rescue and rehome all types of animals, mostly, dogs, cats rabbits etc and always have plenty of pets in need of homes.
• ANIMAL RESCUE CUMBRIA (The Wainwright Shelter): Kapellan, Grayrigg, Near Kendal, Cumbria: http://www.animalrescuecumbria.co.uk: Shelter for stray and unwanted cats and dogs made possible by well known walker/writer Alfred Wainwright from the royalties from sales of his books.
• Animal Welfare (Furness) www.awf.org.uk Local charity. List of animals for adoption (Dogs, Cats, Rabbits). Details of fund raising.
• Argyll Animal Aid (Oban - Scotland) http://www.smallpaws.co.uk Takes all kinds of animals from the islands and mainland. A lovely little web site - visit!
• Barnsley Animal Rescue Charity: South Yorkshire: http://www.barnsleyanimalrescue.com: Rescue and rehoming of all types of domestic animals across Yorkshire
• Blaikiewell Animal Sanctuary (Aberdeen, Scotland) http://www.blaikiewell.com A small Sanctuary for rescued and retired horses, ponies, cows and other animals in need of a permanent home.
• Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary http://www.bleakholt.org  A very nice site with details of animals available for re-homing. Kid's page (For Children - not young goats)
• Borders Animal Welfare Association: Earlston, Scottish Borders: http://www.bawa.org.uk Cares for unwanted cats, dogs, and small animals. Also care for and rehabilitate wildlife
• Bradford and District RSPCA : West Yorkshire: http://www.rspca-bradford.org.uk/ A local branch of the national RSPCA, providing animal re-homing and veterinary services in and around Bradford, West Yorkshire
• Burnley dog rescue: http://www.burnleydogrescue.org.uk Dog rescue using foster homes- most of dogs coming from stray kennels where they would otherwise be put to sleep
• Cornerhouse Animal Rescue: Washington, Tyne & Wear.: http://www.cornerhouse.f2s.com: Cornerhouse Animal rescue is a Small Sanctuary in Washington, Tyne & Wear dedicated to helping and Rehoming injured, sick or neglected animals.
• Cats-R-Us (Shildon, County Durham) http://freepages.pets.rootsweb.com/~capstick/cru.htm Aims to ease the suffering of needy cats in and around the area of County Durham. Cats & kittens needing homes. Big web site with lots of cat links. Cats UK ring.
• Chesterfield & North Derbyshire Branch RSPCA http://www.chesterfield-rspca.org.uk They are an animal shelter that take in unwanted animals and rehome them.
• Clyde Valley Cat Rescue www.clydevalley.co.uk/catrescue/links.htm
• Destitute Animal Centre (Bolton) www.animalshelter.org.uk This  centre re-homes approx 2000 dogs and cats every year and has a non-destruct policy. Very informative and entertaining site. Vets pages, homes wanted, success stories etc.
• Drumlassie Rescue Centre: Northeast Scotland: http://www.drumlassierescuecentre.co.uk: Private rescue centre for abandoned and unwanted animals and birds in Northeast Scotland
• Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre: http://www.caninerescue.co.uk An independant charity that rescues and rehomes unwanted and stray dogs. We neuter, vaccinate, chip and homecheck for all our dogs. We have a non-destruction policy, and are members of the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes.
• Ellesmere animal rescue: Letterston Pembrokeshire South Wales: http://freewebs.com/ellesmerecatspembrokeshire Rescue rehabilitate & rehome kittens cats animals unwanted pets
• Farplace Animal Rescue Co. Durham http://farplace.co.uk Rescue farm and small animals (all except cats and dogs) and most animals have permanent homes with us. No animal is ever put to sleep except on a vet's advice where it would be cruel to do otherwise.
• Fernwood Trust: Aberdeenshire: http://www.fernwoodtrust.org: Wildlife Rescue and Animal Sanctuary for domestic and farmed animals, Giving help and advice across North East Scotland and the UK.
• Freshfields Animal Rescue Centre: Merseyside: http://www.freshfieldsrescue.org.uk: Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Ferrets, Guinea Pigs, Birds, Wildlife, Horses, Ponies and Farm Animals all cared for and rehomed. Non-destruct policy, animals only put to sleep through serious ill health and veterinary advice. In north Liverpool between Crosby and Formby, open every day except Christmas 12 - 4 for viewing. Homechecks carried out for all animals, neutering and vaccination carried out where ever possible. No dogs homed to families with children under 5 years of age.
• Garston Animal Rescue (Liverpool) www.merseynet.co.uk/gar
• Gwent Animal Rescue www.freezone.co.uk/tonywru/homepage.htm Independant Voluntary Animal rescue organisation primarily for dogs and cats but incorporating a Swan rescue service
• The Heaton Animal Rescue Group: Stockport, Cheshire: http://www.tharg.org.uk: Cat rescue rehoming cats in the surrounding area
• Help Fife animals: Fife: http://www.helpfifeanimals.org.uk Helping unwanted pets in the kingdom of Fife
• HULL & EAST RIDING FERRET RESCUE www.winifred-holtby.hull.sch.uk/ferret Details of their inaugural show - lots of photos. Also have a ferret roadshow.
• Hull Animal Welfare Trust http://www.hullanimalwelfare.com/ The Trust is dedicated to rescuing all kinds of animals. (Primarily cats and dogs) Based at Southcave E.Yorks this charity is run totally by volunteers and private fund raising.
• Kintyre Collie and Pet Rescue: Scotland: http://www.freewebs.com/kinanimalrescue/ Helping animals who have lost their homes, and people who need help with their pets. Our funding comes from our own pockets, anything we can raise through our own efforts, and gratefully received donations.
• Lancashire Cat Rescue http://website.lineone.net/~lancatrescue/
• RSPCA: Leeds, Wakefield and Five Towns: http://www.rspca-leeds.org.uk: We rehome and rehabilitate cats, dogs and rabbits and provide animal welfare support in the local community
• RSPCA Newcastle and North Northumberland: http://www.rspca-northeast.org: Local Branch of the RSPCA rehoming animals brought in by RSPCA Inspectors and providing help with neutering and veterinary fees to people on low incomes
• Lothian Animals S.O.S.: Edinburgh and the Lothians: http://www.lothiananimals.org.uk: S.O.S. is a newly established charity offering care for elderly dogs and cats, and the rescue and rehabilitation of wildlife in the Edinburgh and Lothians area.
• Many Tears Animal Rescue: Nr Camarthen in wales: http://www.freewebs.com/manytearsrescue A no kill rescue that takes in unwanted and abused animals who would otherwise die. Many animals are looking for homes.
• MCAW: northwich, cheshire: http://www.freewebs.com/mcawdogs: Mid Cheshire Animal Welfare is a charity based in Northwich, Cheshire. We cover mid-Cheshire and surrounding areas .
• Mossburn Animal Centre: Dumfries and Galloway: http://www.mossburn.org
  Rescue misused, abused, unwanted and neglected animals and provide therapeutic work placements for young people with physical and mental problems
• National Animal Sanctuaries Support League (NASSL): North Eastern England: http://www.communigate.co.uk/ne/nassl NASSL rescue and rehome any type of animal including dogs and both domestic and feral cats. Also help people who run other rescue centres.
• Nat'l Animal Sanct. Support Leagues - Lanc. County: Fleetwood, Lancashire: http://www.freewebs.com/animalsupportleague-lancs/: Our dedicated animal welfare workers promote neutering, rescue stray and abandoned animals and where possible find them good homes and NEVER have a healthy animal put down.
• The New Arc: Aberdeenshire: http://www.thenewarc.org: The North East Wildlife & Animal Rescue Centre, just outside Ellon. Our motto is rescue, recuperate and rehome or release where appropriate. We can cater all forms of domestic, pets and wildlife. Please contact us if you have any animal queries and we will do our best to assist.
• North Clwyd Animal Rescue: North Wales: http://www.ncar.org.uk Take in strays and unwanted domestic animals from all over North Wales. Dogs, Cats, Rabbit and Guinea Pigs needing homes...
• Otterspool Animal Haven: Stockport: http://www.otterspoolanimalhaven.co.uk: We are based at Chadkirk Kennels in Romiley near Stockport. Most animals come to us with problems and experiences that they need to put behind them. Usually with plenty of "TLC" and in the fullness of time we overcome the problems and are able to re-home.
• Park Farm Animal rescue: South West Scotland: http://www.freewebs.com/parkfarmanimal/
  Rescue all animals from the Scotland area, although have been known to take a few from England. You can donate or sponsor an animal from the website.
• P.A.R.R.T -the people's rescue and rehoming team : Northumberland and Tyne and Wear: http://www.parrt.co.uk: PARRT operates throughout Northumberland and Tyne and Wear area, helping to rehome cats/kittens/dogs/puppies/small animals.
• PAWSS: Grampian: http://www.pawss.org.uk: Animal welfare charity, offer rehoming of all domestic pets, some wildlife nursing. Rescue/welfare of all animals.
• Pawz for thought: Tyne and Wear: http://www.pawzforthought.org A small but very active rescue charity. We have a number of rabbits and rodents always looking for homes, as well as cats and dogs.
• Pennine Pen Animal Rescue: Oldham Lancashire: http://www.freewebs.com/abbeyhills: animal rescue for dogs,cats,rabits,bird
• Pet Lovers on Line www.petloversonline.co.uk Everything you need to know about animal and pet care in Cumbria and Lancashire
• Pet-Tacular: Muir of Ord, Nr. Inverness: http://www.pet-tacular.co.uk: Pet-Tacular is a rescue centre for small animals, situated in the Highlands of Scotland. We take in and re-home almost any caged animal, but we unfortunately do not have facilities for dogs and cats. Pet-Tacular also offers a free advice service and an animal hotel, the profits of which go to the rescue centre.
• Phoenyx Animal Refuge www.phoenyxanimalrefuge.org.uk Provides a home for life for animals that are unable to be re-homed due to old age, ill health or past trauma or abuse. Home to a wide variety of animals including guinea pigs, rabbits, ferrets, lizards and snakes and help with the rescue and rehabilitation of rescued greyhounds and lurchers.
• Pugneys Swan & Wildlife Sanctuary: Wakefield, West Yorkshire: http://www.yorkshirewildlife.org.uk: Has cared for injured swans, squirrels, foxes, owls, birds of prey etc since 1989
• Raining Cats and Dogs: Cleveland: http://www.rainingcatsanddogs.org.uk A small group of rescues who rescue and re-home cats and dogs in the North East of England. Based in Cleveland.
• Ramshaw Rescue Centre Nr. Bishop Aukland, C. Durham http://www.ramshawrescue.co.uk The animals we rescue consist mainly of: dogs, horses, donkeys and other farm animals. We have been known to rescue ducks, cats, chickens, rabbits, pigs, pigeons, cows, goats and sheep. In fact anything with a pulse, apart from children!
• Rescued 4 life: NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE http://www.rescued4life.co.uk: Small animals from rabitts to rats and chinchillas to ferrets looking for a new loving home. Small safe haven for previously unwanted animals ran from home in Newcastle, self funded. Animals from all backgrounds including pet shops, vets and the show ring.
• Rosedene Animal Rescue: Walsall: http://www.rosedeneanimalrescue.50megs.com: animal rescue, dogs, sheep, rabbits
• Rhosgoch Animal Sanctuary www.rhosgoch.org.uk/ Our aim is to help to provide a loving and stable environment for all dogs, cats, horses and goats.
• Rotherham Animals in Need: Rotherham: http://Rotherham-Animals-in-Need.co.uk: A central site used by a number of small groups and charities.
• ROYSTON ANIMAL WELFARE: ROYSTON, BARNSLEY, S. YORKS: http://www.animalraw.freeserve.co.uk: dogs cats and small animal rescue and rehoming. All spayed/neutered and vaccinated
• RSPCA (Macclesfield, SE Cheshire & Buxton) branch: Cheshire & Derbyshire: http://www.rspca-macclesfield.org.uk: Care and rehoming of neglected and abandoned local animals.
• RSPCA West Gwynedd Branch http://www.rspca.west.gwynedd.care4free.net
  Assist with veterinary costs for neutering and treatment of animals (mostly cats & dogs)where owners are on State benefits. We also run a small cat rehoming centre.
• RSPCA Sunderland & District: Tyne & Wear; www.sunderland-rspca.org.uk Dogs and cats in need of adoption. dogs are mostly kept at the Newcastle kennels and the cats at Durham.
• R.S.P.C.A. Tameside & Glossop Branch:www.rspca-tameside-glossop.org.uk Small band of dedicated volunteers who raise funds to pay for the private boarding of animals to be rehomed. Also work with local veterinary surgeons to ensure that needy owners can obtain urgent veterinary care for their animals.
• RSPCA Middlesbrough South Cleveland Branch
  http://communities.msn.co.uk/RSPCAMiddlesbroughSouthClevelandBranch/
  A self funding voluntary organization working closely with Inspectors, Vets and the public to improve the welfare of animals in the South Cleveland area.
• RSPCA Wirral Animal Centre: Northwest, Wirral: http://www.rspcawirral.org.uk: Animal Centres, rescue, dogs, cats, wirral, northwest, cheshire, puppies, kittens,
• royston animal welfare: Barnsley,south yorkshire: http://www.animalraw.freeserve.co.uk: Reg.charity rescues and rehomes dogs, cats and all small pets in south and west yorkshire
• Safe Haven Cat Refuge: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear: http://www.safehavencatrefuge.org A n independent cat refuge operating from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. Rescue, care for and rehome cats and kittens. Also micro-chip animals and run a local lost & found service.
• Selby Animal Sanctuary: SELBY North Yorkshire: http://www.selbyanimalsanctuary.org.uk: Based on the outskirts of Selby, North Yorkshire, our well-situated site offers an unrivalled place for animals to live a stress free life temporarily or permenantly.
• Stilesmeadow Dog Sanctuary: Bosley, near Macclesfield and Congleton, Cheshire: http://www.stilesmeadow.co.uk: Stilesmeadow is situated at Bosley near Congleton and Macclesfield, Cheshire, and is dedicated to rehoming rescue dogs.
• Stray-aid: Durham, County Durham: http://www.strayaid.co.uk Dedicated to the welfare of stray dogs and cats.
• Sue's Ark (North West England) http://suesark.freeservers.com/index.htm A personal web site. Visit it and be inspired to do your own.
• Sunderland Animal Adoption: http://www.sunderlandanimaladoption.org.uk An independent organisation dedicated to finding excellent homes for rescued animals in the Sunderland, South Tyneside and Durham areas
• Tameside Animal Shelter: Hyde, Cheshire: http://tamesideanimalshelter.co.uk
  Caters for varied domestic pets.
• Thornberry Animal Sanctuary: South Yorkshire www.thornberry-animal-sanctuary.org Rescue, care for and rehome dogs, cats, rabbits, horses etc. Non-destruction policy. Regularly updating the site with pictures of animals for rehoming
• Tyne, Wear & Tees Boxer Rescue www.boxer-rescue.org.uk Details of Boxer Rescues in the UK with links to other Boxer related sites
• Warrington Animal Welfare: Warrington Cheshire: http://warringtonanimalwelfare.co.uk: Small registered animal charity,rehoming unwanted pets and promoting and helping people on benefits in the area with neutering and spaying
• Wetheriggs Animal Rescue Centre: Penrith, Cumbria: http://www.wetheriggsanimalrescue.co.uk: National Animal Rescue specialising in Exotic, Farm and Zoo Animals (everything Except domestic Cats & Dogs). Homes Given.
• Willows Animal Sanctuary (Banff, N.E. Scotland) www.softopt.demon.co.uk Provides lifelong home for horses and other animals
• Willows Animal Sanctuary: North East Scotland: http://www.willowsanimals.com :Provides a lifelong home for rescued horses, and other animals and animal - assisted therapy for vulnerable people.
• Windyway Trust, Macclesfield: http://www.windyway.org: Dedicated to the rescue of dogs, cats, Rabbits, Ponies.
• Wolfwood: North Lancashire www.wolfwood.co.uk Rehome pound dogs and have six rescue horses that we have yet to set up a sponsorship scheme for.
• Yorkshire Animal Shelter: LEEDS W.Yorkshire: http://www.yorkshireanimalshelter.org.uk Rescue cats,rabbits,all small animals, farm animals and hopefully dogs in future.