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Our promise to you

Here at Raystede we know how much your animals mean to you. We also understand how worrying it can be not knowing what will happen to them should you pass away before them.

To give you peace of mind should this happen, we offer Lifetime of Love,

a free service and a promise to care for your animal when you no longer can.

Nothing can replace the special bond you have with your animal, but we’ll take great care to match your animal with a family that can give them the love they need. And during their stay with us, our dedicated staff will give your animal all the time, care and attention they deserve while finding them a suitable new home.

Request to register your animal Download our helpful FAQs

We've been promised a Lifetime of Love...

We have promised to be there for many dogs,

cats and small animals including Spooky and Minou.

Spooky and Minou's owner, Carole, told us:

'I chose to register for Lifetime of Love for the reassurance that my precious cats will always be cared for. No shelter can compete with a permanent loving home but Raystede's indoor/outdoor pens offer, in my opinion, the next best option.'

Spooky and Minou's owner, Carole, told us:

It is easy to update or write your Will for free

Lifetime of Love is a free service but any gift you choose to leave Raystede in your Will not only could provide for your animal should they need to come to us but can also help to ensure we are here for animals in need for years to come.

Our free Wills services allow you to have an expert written Will made at no cost to you.

Contact us

If you have any questions or if there is anything else you would like to talk to us about, we’d love to hear from you. Please don’t hesitate to contact us either by using this online form or the details below.

Phone: 01825 627086

Email: legacy@raystede.org

Post: Fundraising Team, Raystede Centre For Animal Welfare, The Broyle, Ringmer, Lewes, BN8 5AJ

How a gift in your Will can make a huge difference

Let your love of animals live on with a gift like no other. Find out more about how you can make a difference to the animals in our care for years to come. More Info

How you can write or update your Will for free

Choose from one of our free Will services to have an up-to-date professionally written Will at no cost to you. More Info

Remember a loved one

Remembering a loved one by donating in their memory is a wonderful way to celebrate both a life and a love of animals. More Info

Your support helps animals like Mags

Mags arrived at Raystede in poor condition, suffering with chronic laminitis (inflammation and damage to the tissue of his hooves) severely impacting his ability to move. Mags spent around four weeks not being able to leave the stable, with Styrofoam pads taped to all four feet to increase comfort.

Five months later, thanks to your kind donations and the expert care our Equine Team, Mags is the picture of health, he is worm and lice free, and most importantly he isn’t in pain.

We couldn't help animals like Mags without your incredible support.

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