Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare - Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare

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Raystede is your local animal welfare charity

We help injured and unwanted animals in need - can you help too?

Adopt an animal Get involved

Could you foster an animal?

We urgently need foster carers for dogs, cats and small animals.

Find out more and apply today

Free Pet Advice

Raystede's team of experts hit the road, bringing free advice, dog behaviour tips and dog health checks to pets and owners in local communities.

Click here for dates and details.

We're Looking for a Home!

We rescue, rehome and care for animals of all shapes and sizes from dogs, cats and rabbits to mice, guinea pigs and even horses.

Adopt an Animal

Project Terrapin Meet our Super STAR dogs that need extra special adopters We are in need of foster carers for rabbits Need to give up your pet?

What's new at Raystede?

The latest news, events and stories from us at Raystede

Challenge Events
13 September 2025

2025 Thames Moonlight Walk

Take a walk through the capital on a Friday night to remember!

Challenge Events
13 September 2025 to 14 September 2025

2025 Thames Path Challenge

Walk, jog or run along England's famous river!

Blog
28 October 2024

Your pets and fireworks

Read our top 10 tips to help reduce stress in your pet caused by fireworks.

Blog
23 October 2024

Christmas at Raystede

From getting involved in Christmas Jumper Day to new Christmas e-cards, here's everything to get you feeling festive!

We rely on your donations to help animals like Topsy.

When Topsy arrived with us, he was severely underweight and needed a lot of care. We couldn't help the amount of animals we do without your support. Please donate to help more animals get the care they deserve.

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