News
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Problems with electricity supply at rescue centre 23.08.2019
Our main lines of communication are still down
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Important Notice about Hive Lotto
Hive Lotto to close at the end of August
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Planned power outage
The rescue centre will have a power outage on Thursday 22nd August
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Abandoned cat gives birth to 4 kittens
Mum and kittens are all doing fine
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More cats dumped outside charity shop
Two more cats have been dumped outside our Outlet shop in Paignton
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Feral kitten update
Both kittens are doing well
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Volunteer Cat Socialisers needed
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Volunteer Cat Socialiser in our busy cattery
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Adopt, don’t shop
There’s a reason we’re always saying “adopt, don’t shop” – the perils of buying pets online
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Little Mo update
Little Mo is making a good, though slow, recovery
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Guinea Pig Room Grand Opening
Thank you to everyone who came to our Guinea Pig Room Grand Opening and made it such a special evening!
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Rescue centre closed for staff training
Please note that due to staff training, the rescue centre will be closed on Wednesday 5th June until 2pm.
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Guinea Pig Room Grand Opening!
You are invited to the Grand Opening of our brand new Guinea Pig Room at the rescue centre!
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Bank Holiday opening
Some of our shops will be open this Bank Holiday
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A Fresh Look at Rabbit & Cavy Care
You are invited to our rabbit and guinea pig care evening and the grand opening of our new Guinea Pig Room!
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Thank you for your support during kitten season!
Thank you for responding to our appeal
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Thank you to Bulleigh Barton Manor B&B!
Thank you for bringing us one step nearer to rebuilding our kennels!
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Little Mo
Meet our newest little resident
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Rabbit and Guinea Pig Department closed for staff meeting
Our Rabbit and Guinea Pig Department will be closed on the morning of Wednesday the 22nd May
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Appeal for kitten milk
We are appealing for kitten milk and cotton wool for the kittens in our care
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Tesco Bags of Help grant
We are delighted to have won a grant for £4000, thanks to Tesco Bags of Help
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Charity of the Year for our local Pets at Home
We are really delighted to announce that we have been chosen again as Charity of the Year by Newton Abbot Pets at Home.
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Skydive for Animals in Distress!
Set yourself a daredevil challenge, have the experience of a lifetime and help the homeless animals in our care at the same time!
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Evening opening
Following on from the success of last summer’s evening opening, the rescue centre will once again stay open until 6.30p.m. every Wednesday beginning on 1st May 2019.
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Will Writing Week 2019
We have teamed up with Solicitors and Will Writers across South Devon to offer our supporters the opportunity to make a Will in return for a donation to the rescue centre.
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Muddy Mutts 2019
On Sunday 24th February 63 dogs and their owners got extremely muddy at our 2nd Muddy Mutts Sponsored Dog Walk at the River Dart Country Park
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Pets at Home shoppers raise £2236 to feed homeless animals
Throughout December at the Newton Abbot Pets at Home store shoppers raised over £2000 via the Santa Paws fundraiser
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Damage to our Outlet shop – did you see anything?
We are appealing for information following some damage done to our Outles shop on Totnes Road, Paignton
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Tesco Bags of Help
Throughout January and February, please vote for us in Tesco Bags of Help
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Winter raffle – the results are in!
On Friday 21st December at 12 noon, the Animals in Distress Winter Raffle was drawn – with a little help from Ron Weasley the rabbit!
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Holiday opening hours
The rescue centre will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. We will be open every other day over the holiday period as usual from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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Send an e-card, help change an animal’s life
If you’re thinking of making a donation to charity this Christmas instead of sending cards, here is a way for you to do both!
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Pet Guardian Scheme
The Pet Guardian Scheme is a free service provided by Animals in Distress to give you peace of mind that, in the event of your death, we will take your pets in, care for them and find them a loving home
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Your Black Friday purchases can help the animals too
Help the animals at no extra cost to you
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The Big Bark – our appeal to rebuild our kennels
Find out about The Big Bark – our appeal to build new kennels for the dogs in our care.
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Abused and abandoned – Robin and Impi
Robin and Impi have suffered terribly in the past and are now looking for a brighter future and a loving new home
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National Black Cat Day
Saturday 27th October is National Black Cat Day! If you’re planning a feline addition to your family, please consider a lovely black cat.
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Wednesday 24th October is the last late evening opening this year
The rescue centre will be open from 10am – 4pm 7 days a week as usual
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Big Bark Ball marks the launch of our kennel build appeal
On Friday 12th October we held our very first Charity Fundraising Ball
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More kittens dumped in a box
These kittens, just 4 weeks old, were found dumped in this box at the weekend
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Shimmer’s eye operation
The rabbit who needs an operation to remove her eye – regular worming can prevent this