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ASH Animal Rescue - Ireland

The Blue Cross at over 100 years old is one of Britain`s oldest animal welfare charities. It rehomes unwanted and rescued animals and provides veterinary care for the pets of people who cannot afford private vets` fees.

Battersea Dogs Home moved to it`s present premises in south London in 1871 after starting life as The Temporary Home for Lost and Starving Dogs 11 years before. It has other centres near Windsor, Berks and at Brands Hatch in Kent.

Diana Brimblecombe Animal Rescue Centre formerly the Animal Rescue Group, Wokingham, was founded over 40 years ago. For a large part of that time animals rescued by the Charity were kept at the home of Mrs Brimblecombe, who was awarded the MBE in 2001 for services to Animal Rescue.

Dogs Trust (formerly the National Canine Defence League) is the largest organisation in the UK devoted entirely to rehoming dogs and has centres throughout the UK.

Meadowgreen Dog Rescue Centre Meadowgreen has been established for 15 years and since July 2004 has been under new ownership. We are a family run, privately owned non-charity funded centre. Last year we rehomed over 200 dogs. We have 42 kennels and are full most of the time.

The PDSA while not being directly involved in rehoming, is to care for the animals of needy people by providing free veterinary care to their sick and injured pets in PetAid hospitals throughout Britain and by promoting responsible pet ownership.

National Animal Welfare Trust founded in 1971 to rescue unwanted and ill-treated animals. There are centres in Hertfordshire, Berkshire, Somerset and Cornwall with a network of local branches. The Trust operates a strict non-destruction policy.

RAIN RESCUE - helping pets in crisis

The RSPCA is the oldest animal welfare organisation in the world. It was formed in 1824 by a group including Arthur Broome, a London vicar, Richard Martin, and William Wilberforce, more famous for his role in the abolition of slavery. Projects are financed throughout the world and many sister organisations follow it`s model. The RSPCA Cruelty Line is 0300 1234 999.

The Scottish SPCA is entirely independent but with similar aims to the RSPCA. It was founded in 1839. The SSPCA Animal Helpline is 0870 73 77722. Offer help for all kinds of animals including dogs. Visitors are welcomed to all their centres and at Godmanchester, in Cambridgeshire, can see everything from parrots to llamas.

RSPCA - Altrincham Cheshire The Altrincham Branch of the RSPCA is a special registered charity, we recieve no state aid and we are responsible for raising the funds needed by the branch to support their work. We work closely with the Inspectors providing direct animal welfare services on our area. Our Branch covers Altrincham, Hale, Timperley, Partington, Sale, Kutsford and Northwich: CRUELTY LINE 0300 1234 999

Wood Green Animal Shelters offer help for all kinds of animals including dogs. Visitors are welcomed to all their centres and at Godmanchester, in Cambridgeshire, can see everything from parrots to llamas.