News
Thank you from Larry
Thank you from Larry to all our kind supporters who have sent in training treats for him
Open Paw project begins!
Today is a really busy and exciting day in the kennels, as today marks the start of our Open Paw project.
Kennel team reach for the skies!
Our wonderful kennel team have signed up for a 15,000 ft skydive on the 15th September to raise vital funds for the animals in our care
Family Fun Day and Dog Show 2018
A great time was had by all at our Family Fun Day on June 23rd
Thank you to Mars Pedigree
We would like to say a massive thank you to Mars Pedigree Brighter Futures, who have awarded us a grant to transform our agility paddock
Rabbit Awareness Week 2018
‘Move away from muesli’ – the importance of a healthy diet
It’s kitten season – can you help?
Our cattery is abounding with kittens at the moment, and we are appealing for your help with donations of kitten food.
Major works in our rabbit department
Building work is currently underway to improve the accommodation for rabbits and guinea pigs in our care.
Support us with Amazon Smile
Sign up to Amazon Smile, to help the animals at the rescue centre at no cost to you!
Open Paw – Animals in Distress to become a “University for dogs”
Animals in Distress is getting ready to launch an innovative training and rehabilition programme for the homeless dogs in our care, known as “Open Paw”.
Our Bovey Tracey charity shop is now closed
We regret to announce that our charity shop in Bovey Tracey has now closed.
GDPR – please let us know if we can still contact you
The law is changing…. from 25th May 2018 we face the risk of not being able to contact you at all, unless you tell us that we can.
Evening opening at the rescue centre
From Wednesday 2nd May the rescue centre will open every Wednesday evening until 6.30pm
Partnering with Poundland
Our wonderful supporters at Poundland Newton Abbot and Paignton now have donation baskets in their stores.
Orphan kittens Spring 2018
In March a litter of orphan kittens arrived at the rescue centre in need of our help.
Peter Rabbit and his sisters
Six beautiful Agouti Siver Fox X rabbits are looking for very special homes. Can you help?
Will Writing Week (9-13 April 2018)
We have teamed up with Boyce Hatton to offer Will Writing Services in return for a donation to Animals in Distress.
Pet Advisor
The wonderful people at Pet Advisor will make a donation to Animals in Distress for every genuine review left on their website or paid listing!
Please help our dogs in the cold weather
Our amazing kennel staff and wonderful volunteer dog walkers work outside in all conditions.
Muddy Mutts 2018
Over 70 dogs and their owners took part in our Muddy Mutts Challenge raising over £4000.
Volunteers urgently needed
We are always looking for volunteers to join our friendly retail teams in our charity shops across Torbay and South Devon.
Update on Bonnie
Bonnie’s eye surgery has been a huge success.
Herald Express Tourism Awards 2017
Animals in Distress was the chosen charity for the Herald Express English Riviera and South Devon Tourism and Hospitality Awards
Box of kittens and their mum abandoned in a box on driveway
A box of abandoned kittens and their mum have been given a second chance of happiness after being cared for at the rescue centre.
Give as You Live
Shopping online? Now you can raise vital funds for the animals in our care at absolutely no extra cost to you through Give as You Live.
Adopt a Senior Pet Month
An older pet can make a wonderful addition to your family – they make amazing companions and truly understand the meaning of getting a second chance at life!
Bonnie update
We are very pleased to let you know that Bonnie is doing really well. She has had her first operation to remove her badly damaged eye, and has made a wonderful recovery.
Boomer (Bomber) update
Thank you so much to everyone who donated to our appeal for Boomer – he will have his CT scan in the spring so watch this space for updates.
Summer Raffle Winners
We are really delighted to announce (with their permission) the winners of our Summer 2017 Raffle!
Hive Lotto
Join our lottery and help us to find even more forever homes for the homeless pets of South Devon!!
Hero dog from Animals in Distress wins “Animals’ George Cross”
A heroic Staffordshire Bull Terrier who saved his family’s lives during a terrible house fire has been presented with the “Animals’ George Cross”.
Nala Update
Nala’s surgery has gone well thanks to the generosity of our wonderful supporters.
Bubbles update
Brave Bubbles on the road to recovery after being shot in the eye and tail cut off.
Partnering with Co-op Ipplepen
We are delighted to have been chosen by the Co-op in Ipplepen as their Cause of the Year.
Buy to Help
Shop online with Buy to Help and help the animals in our care
No more furniture collections
Regretfully Animals in Distress will no longer be able to offer a collection service for donated furniture.
Champ will stay as our mascot
Champ the miracle kitten becomes Animals in Distress mascot.
News from the kennels
Staff at Animals in distress have seen huge improvements in the wellbeing of the dogs in their care following restricted public access to the kennels.
New opening times for cattery
Please note that the cattery will now be open from 10.30 am until 4pm daily. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Day-old kittens abandoned at service station
At the end of August, a litter of day-old kittens were found dumped in a box containing nothing but tissue paper at Taunton Deane Service Station.