RSPCA
Horsham (national)
The oldest animal welfare charity, with rehoming centres across England and Wales.
All animals
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Animal shelters and rescues in United Kingdom
Established organisations with official websites. Check each centre's site for which animals are available, opening times and how adoption works.
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Search animals at RSPCA centres and branches in England and Wales.
- Association of Dogs and Cats Homes
Membership body whose members meet shared welfare standards.
Shelters and rescues
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
London
Rehoming centres in London, Old Windsor and Brands Hatch.
DogsCats
Visit official website for Battersea Dogs & Cats HomeDogs Trust
London (national)
The UK's largest dog welfare charity, with rehoming centres across the country.
Dogs
Visit official website for Dogs TrustCats Protection
Haywards Heath (national)
Adoption centres and volunteer branches throughout the UK.
Cats
Visit official website for Cats ProtectionBlue Cross
Burford (national)
Rehoming centres, animal hospitals and pet bereavement support.
DogsCatsRabbitsHorses
Visit official website for Blue CrossWood Green, The Animals Charity
Godmanchester
Large rehoming centre with free lifelong behaviour advice.
DogsCatsSmall mammals
Visit official website for Wood Green, The Animals CharityScottish SPCA
Edinburgh (Scotland)
Scotland's animal welfare charity, with rescue and rehoming centres nationwide.
All animals
Visit official website for Scottish SPCAThe Mayhew
London
North London rehoming centre with community vet outreach.
DogsCats
Visit official website for The MayhewGreyhound Trust
Walton-on-Thames (national)
Network of centres rehoming retired racing greyhounds.
Dogs
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