Animals in DistressNews

News

• We are looking for new Trustees

  We are currently recruiting for new Trustees to join our Board

• Last open evening this summer

  Wednesday 25th September will be the last open evening this year

• New agility equipment thanks to Tesco

  Thank you to Tesco and everyone who voted for us

• Technology improvements thanks to Battersea

  We were awarded 2 very generous grants from Battersea

• 25-for-25 Appeal

  Take part in our anniversary fundraising challenge!

• Summer Raffle winners

  And the winners are……..

• Andrew Hale to join our team as Behavioural Consultant

  We have teamed up with renowned and respected local Dog Behaviourist Andrew Hale

• Fun Day Postponed

  Due to a Kennel Cough outbreak, our Family Fun Day is postponed until next year

• Important Notice about Hive Lotto

  Hive Lotto to close at the end of August

• Abandoned cat gives birth to 4 kittens

  Mum and kittens are all doing fine

• More cats dumped outside charity shop

  Two more cats have been dumped outside our Outlet shop in Paignton

• Feral kitten update

  Both kittens are doing well

• Volunteer Cat Socialisers needed

  An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Volunteer Cat Socialiser in our busy cattery

• Adopt, don’t shop

  There’s a reason we’re always saying “adopt, don’t shop” – the perils of buying pets online

• Little Mo update

  Little Mo is making a good, though slow, recovery

• 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!

• 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.

• Guinea Pig Room Grand Opening!

  You are invited to the Grand Opening of our brand new Guinea Pig Room at the rescue centre!

• Bank Holiday opening

  Some of our shops will be open this Bank Holiday

• 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!

• Thank you for your support during kitten season!

  Thank you for responding to our appeal

• Thank you to Bulleigh Barton Manor B&B!

  Thank you for bringing us one step nearer to rebuilding our kennels!

• Little Mo

  Meet our newest little resident

• 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

• Appeal for kitten milk

  We are appealing for kitten milk and cotton wool for the kittens in our care

• Tesco Bags of Help grant

  We are delighted to have won a grant for £4000, thanks to Tesco Bags of Help

• 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.

• 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!

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Tesco Bags of Help

  Throughout January and February, please vote for us in Tesco Bags of Help

• 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!

• 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.

• 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!

• 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

• Your Black Friday purchases can help the animals too

  Help the animals at no extra cost to you

• 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.