EVENTS

fundraising




AUGUST / LATE SUMMER 2024

**Events can be subject to change or cancellation please check with your own Charity or Sanctuary for confirmation. This also applies to Charity Shops that may change their opening times / days and the location of donation bins.**

CANINE CONCERN SCOTLAND TRUST

We will be in-attendance at this years MOY COUNTRY FAIR from FRI 2nd AUG – SAT 3rd AUG 2024. Times each day will be 9.30am – 5pm. The venue is the Moy Estate IV13 7YQ. The Moy Estate is 10 miles south of Inverness on the A9 Inverness – Perth road. Turn left at Daviot onto the B9154 and follow the signs.

TURRIFF SHOW

THE TURRIFF SHOW is the biggest 2-day agricultural Show  in Scotland. There will be 300+  EXHIBITOR STANDS as well as the FINEST FOOD, DRINK and ARTS & CRAFTS. Come along to the DAWGS WELL STOCKED STALL and say hello. The show dates are SUN 4th AUG & MON 5th AUG taking place at the Turriff Show Grounds for a 9 am start.

DAWGS SUMMER STRAWBERRY TEA

Dawgs will be at CULTS  PARISH CHURCH @ Outreach Centre 404 North Deeside Road Aberdeen on SAT 10th AUG for STRAWBERRY TEAS from 10am – 12noon. Delicious HOME-BAKING and a chance for a blether. Hope to see you there!

NEWCASTLE DOG & CAT SHELTER

(JUNIOR) GREAT NORTH RUN will take place on SAT 7th SEPT, with the GREAT NORTH RUN taking place on SUN 8th SEP. Have you thought about joining the Newcastle Dog & Cats Shelter and running the Great North Run?

WHISKY INDY LOVE FEST 2024 will take place on FRI 13th & SAT 14 SEP.

SUMMER GOLF DAY : Will take place on TUE 24th SEP 2024. Our ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF DAY is a great opportunity to enjoy a round of golf while supporting a great cause. All proceeds from the event will go towards supporting the Shelter.

MEY HIGHLAND GAMES

The Games will take place on SAT 3rd AUG with a 12-noon start. The Mey Highland Games celebrates the unique Talent, Culture and Hospitality of the far North.

DUNBEATH CAR BOOT & CRAFT SALE

Taking place from 8am – 2pm on SUN 4th AUG will be a CAR-BOOT SALE  with CAKE & CRAFT STALLS taking place at the Dunbeath Community Hall and field. Own Gazebo’s welcome. Price £ 10 per pitch.

G.A.G.A.H (ABERDEENSHIRE)

We will once again be holding  an Aberdeenshire Walk on the  FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH  as well as a Moray walk on the THIRD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH. Plus occasional special events, everyone is welcome. All dogs to be on a lead, within the group , muzzled if required, and give the hounds you don’t know space. Allways pick up poop – and more importantly HAVE FUN !!!

Give a greyhound a home, North Middlemuir, Methlick .

EDEN ANIMAL RESCUE  (PENRITH, CUMBRIA)

We will be having a STALL at the following PETS at HOME DATES

  FRI 9th AUG : FRI 23rd AUG : Also we will  be in-attendance at MORRISONS from MON 12th AUG - SUN 18th AUG. We will also be in-attendance at the BROUGH FARMERS MARKET on the 3rd SAT of the month with our STALL.

On SUN 1st SEP the (Hutton in the Forest) DOG SHOW will take place from 11am – 4pm. More details will follow on the Eden Animal Rescue website.

We will be in-attendance at KIRBY STEPHEN CLOISTERS on SAT 7th SEP

OAKTREE ANIMAL CENTRE (Nr CARLISLE, CUMBRIA)

A future ORCHARD YARD JUMBLE SALE will also take place  on SAT 10th AUG from  11am – 3pm, come along and grab yourself a bargain.

FOSTERING RECRUITMENT DAY – Our Fostering day will take place at Oaktree Animal Centre on SAT 14th SEPT 2024 from 11am – 1pm. Join us to chat about all things  FOSTERING for Oaktree. It’s completely free!

ANGUS CAT RESCUE

The band (AROUND 7) will be appearing live at the Den, Kirriemuir from 11am – 5pm on SAT 10th AUG. FREE ENTRY. Also features : The Naebodys : High Voltage : Cammy R : Fat Boabs Foreign : Adam and the Observers. (Bands will be playing in no particular order)

ANGUS CAT RESCUE (APPEAL)

Lovely people I know  are having it hard at the moment but, at Angus Cat Rescue the last few months have been very hard hitting for the team and our Vet Bills are colossal. We depend on the public’s generosity and we are eternally grateful for every single penny we receive for the “furries” in our care.

We have had to take on cats that some of the larger organizations  have refused to take. If you can spare any pennies, our team of crazy “hoomans & furries” would be very appreciative. For everyone else who has kindly donated, THANK YOU, for you are the reason we can keep going.

BORDERS PET RESCUE (EARLSTON)

A DOG’S DAY OUT AT GALASHIELS / BORDERS VETS will take place on SAT 10th AUG. Should be a great day out for all the 2 legged and 4 legged folk!

The Peeblesshire Agricultural Society’s Annual Show will take place on SAT 17th AUG at Nether Horsburgh Farm (Cardrona). There will be fun for the whole family, a range of TRADE STALLS, and Agricultural and Equestrian competitions.

PAXTON HOUSE SUMMER FAYRE

The SUMMER FAYRE & DOG SHOW will take place on SUN 25th AUG from 10am – 3pm at Paxton House (Berwick-Upon-Tweed).

THE BIG BORDER’S PET RESCUE DOG WALK

The Big Border’s Pet Rescue Dog Walk will commence on SUN 29th SEP at Bowhill House & Grounds (Selkirk). Our sponsored DOG WALK event is back for 2024! There will be two routes, making it accessible for all. (More details to follow soon from the Border’s Pet Rescue.)

STRATHPEFFER HIGHLAND GAMES

Strathpeffer Highland Games / Gathering will take place on SAT 10th AUG . It is held in the grounds around Castle Leod. The day runs from 10am approx. - 5pm.

THE (2024) KILTWALK

The DUNDEE KILTWALK will take place on SUN 11th AUG. A charity event where participants have the opportunity to raise donations for their favoured charity. Join us across NORTH FIFE, DUNDEE & ANGUS You can take on a 20 mile hike or 4 miles in support of your preferred charity.

Also the EDINBURGH KILTWALK will take place on SUN 15th SEP.

COCKER SPANIEL CLUB OF SCOTLAND

Our OPEN SHOW will be held on SUN 11th AUG at the Cochrane Hall, W. Stirling Street, Alva, FK12 5LJ.

WILLOWS ANIMAL SANCTUARY  (ABERDEENSHIRE)

Willows Sanctuary will be open for visitors on each SAT 2024  but closed the rest of the week. Entry fee is £6 for adults, £5 for children & £3 for concessions. We look forward to seeing you soon! Willows also comprises an ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY UNIT to help vulnerable people  through the interaction of animals.

Willows is located on the B9093 road between Strichen and New Pitsligo and is approximately 1.4 miles from New Pitsligo and1.6 miles from Strichen. * Do not trust your Sat-Nav it may take you to the wrong place. *

SPRINGER RESCUE SCOTLAND

We will be in-attendance at the AYR FLOWER SHOW @ Ayr Racecourse on FRI 16th AUG & SAT 17th AUG.

We will also be in-attendance at the PAWS IN THE PALACE EVENT at Scone Palace on SUN 1st SEP.

SCOTTISH S.P.C.A

Join us for a LATE SUMMER LUNCH on FRI 16th AUG 2024, it will be an afternoon of FIZZ, FUNDRAISING, SHOPPING & ENTERTAINMENT! On FRI 16th AUG  we begin at 12noon at Voco Grand Central Hotel, 99 Gordon Street, Glasgow G1 3SF. Your host will welcome you to a 3 – COURSE MEAL, RAFFLE & AUCTION. The cost per table is £650 or a table of 10 would cost £65 per individual ticket.

SCOTTISH 10K  will take place on SUN 18th AUG 2024. Set a new personal best with this flat and fast route.

ZIPSLIDE THE CLYDE on SUN 1st SEP 2024. Take this thrilling Zipslide which will see you soar 100ft high from a crane across Glasgow’s scenic river Clyde.

The Men’s 10K and Women’s 10K will begin in Edinburgh & Glasgow on SUN 22nd SEP. By taking part in these races you give yourself the opportunity to support the SSPCA. For registration details check out the SSPCA website.

The LOCH NESS MARATHON will take place on SAT 28th SEP 2024. Run the Loch Ness Marathon and make a difference to Scotland’s Animals!

KWK9 RESCUE (CAITHNESS & N. SUTHERLAND)

KWK9 Rescue will be holding their NOVELTY DOG SHOW on SAT 17th AUG beginning at 11.45am – 4pm. Our SUMMER DOG SHOW will take place at the Wick Assembly Rooms. The address is 20 Sinclair Terrace, Wick KW1 5AB. ALL DOGS WELCOME. Registration closes at 12.45 with the show beginning at 1pm.

We will begin with a grand parade of KWK9 Rescue dogs before going onto the Novelty Classes. There will also be a BOTTLE STALL & a RAFFLE

P.A.D.S.  (PERTHSHIRE ABANDONED DOGS SOCIETY)

OUR ANNUAL FUNDRAISER, SCRUFTS 2024 is back at Rollo Park in Dunning PH2 0RH (Beside the Golf Course). The Event will take place on SAT 17th AUG from 11am – 4pm. Free entry to the arena and Free parking. There will be a DOG SHOW, AGILITY RING & DOG MINDED STALLS. TRADES ARE WELCOME BY ARRANGEMENT, ALL ENQUIRES TO padskennels@gmail.com

CATS PROTECTION ALNESS & (DIST)

Great Faille Maree (Rotary Street Fayre) will take place on Dingwall High Street on SAT 7th SEP 2024 from 11am – 4pm.

RSPB NATURE RESERVE (DUNNET HEAD)

Dunnet Head Nature Reserve is a rugged peninsula in Caithness located on the North Coast of Scotland, it is the most northernly part of mainland Britain. Its wild and untamed where PUFFINS, RAZORBILLS, GUILLEMOTS, FULMARS & KITTIWAKES thrive.

There are spectacular views across the Pentland Firth  to The Orkney Isles. There are also buildings on Dunnet Head (now desolate) where British Intelligence would chart German U-boats and shipping, so as to give the North Atlantic Convoys a better chance of avoiding early danger. Dunnet Head lighthouse remains in operation at the cliff top. ***  May require booking for a limited number at a time.  ***

 WORLD HORSE WELFARE, BELWADE FARM (ABOYNE)

The BELWADE FARM 15th ANNUAL CLAY SHOOT will take place on SUN 22nd SEP 2024 from 10am – 4pm at Belwade Farm, Aboyne AB34 5BJ.

We will be in need of volunteers on the SAT to help set up. In aid of World Horse Welfare, Belwade Farm.

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FARM VISITS ARE AVAILABLE TO BOOK FROM 11am – 4pm, WED, SAT, & SUN. The BISTRO is OPEN 11am – 4pm from WED – SUN. If you are only visiting THE BISTRO YOU DO NOT NEED TO BOOK YOUR SLOT.

Phone Number for BOOKING  is 01339 885398.

DUMFRIES & CUMBRIA GREYHOUND RESCUE

D.C.G.R  now has a STRAVA WALKING GROUP! Strava in an “app” that’s totally free to download on either Apple Store or Google Play (depending on your mobile phone.)  This allows you to record a whole range of outdoor activities using GPS. By setting up the group it means that we can make friends, keep in touch and see other greyhound friendly walking routes we might like to try.

 

P.D.S.A. (PEOPLES DISPENSARY FOR SICK ANIMALS)

The following Events can give you the opportunity to participate in these great events and raise money for P.D.S.A (People’s Dispensary For Sick Animals)

MIDDLESBROUGH 10K SUN 1st SEPT  PDSA Registration Fee £25.

THE MEN’S 10 K WILL TAKE PLACE IN EDINBURGH ON SUN 22nd SEP 2024. Registration Fee £38.

WOMEN’S 10K WILL ALSO TAKE PLACE IN EDINBURGH ON SUN 22nd SEP 2024. Registration Fee is also £38. 

P.D.S.A. SHOPS (UK)

Last year the PDSA provided more than 2.2 million FREE treatment to sick and injured pets, and more than 360,000 preventative treatments.

The PDSA charity shops are extremely grateful for any donations of GOOD QUALITY CLOTHING, BOOKS, CD’s & DVD’s & BRIC-A-BRAC. They are also happy to accept SHOES & ACCESSORIES, TOYS, GAMES & HOME-FARE. Donations to the PDSA charity shops can also be POSTED e g: STAMPS, MOBILE PHONES & OTHER GADGETS.

R.S.P.B. NATURE RESERVE LOCHWINNOCH (RENFREWSHIRE)

A great day out with FREE ENTRY to TRAILS & BIRD WATCHING HIDES PLUS FUN ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES. Our highly accessible NATURE RESERVE, VISITOR CENTRE & SHOP are open daily where you can buy refreshments, bird food, gift’s and binoculars. Toilets / disabled are situated inside the centre.

GNOME HUNT on THU 1st AUG –SAT 31st AUG also at RSPB Lochwinnoch.

ADDITIONAL BEGINNERS PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS --

SUN 11th AUG 1pm – 4.30pm and also SUN 25th AUG also 1pm – 4.30 pm

Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve, Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire PA12 4JF.

GUIDED BAT WALK : 8pm – 9.30pm on FRI 30th AUG 2024

GUIDED BAT WALK : 7.15pm – 8.45pmk on FRI 20th SEP

WOMEN’S ONLY WILDLIFE WALK : 6.30pm – 8.30pm WED 25th SEP

GREYHOUND RESCUE (FIFE)

We are open from 11am – 3pm. Call Celia in the “first instance” for more info on the ADOPTION PROCESS. The Rescue is situated 15 minutes North of the Queensferry crossing, just off junction 5 off the A90.

ARTISANS NORTH

This group host regular CRAFT FAIRS & SHOWS on the First SAT of each month at the Masonic Hall, Olrig Street, Thurso KW14 7JA between 11am – 3pm. We are also hosting our ART EXHIBITION  at Thurso Art Gallery (Located at the Thurso Library) building during July and August.

WHINNYBANK SANCTUARY (FIFE)

Whinnybank BOOKSALES go ahead on the last Friday of the month in DUNDEE, along with CAR-BOOT SALES in TAYPORT during the summer months. As well as the usual CAR BOOT items we also sell HOMEMADE JAMS & MARMALADE as well as FREE- RANGE CHICKEN & GOOSE EGGS.

** If you would like to help out at a Car-Boot sale please give Sue a ring on 01337 840414**

Have you ever come home on holiday with your pockets full of foreign coins that you can no longer use? The answer is to give the coins to The Whinnybank Sanctuary. They can sell old coins to raise money for the cats in their care. All donations are greatly appreciated.

BRYSON’S ANIMAL SHELTER . (GATESHEAD)

BRYSON’S BOOK RUMMAGE SALE takes place on the FIRST SUN of each MONTH. Visit the yard and grab a bargain, there will be lots of PET ITEMS for just £1. There will also be BOOKS : JIGSAWS : DVD’s : JEWELLERY & REFRESHMENTS. Join us at 12 noon and remember our wonderful volunteers do make the most AMAZING CAKES!

CATS PROTECTION TAIN & DIST

On 31st AUG 2024 we can be seen with our staff at the SEABOARD GALA, BALINTORE. Again a very popular annual event and a busy day for us. Lots of people here who have adopted cats from us in the past.

EDINBURGH DOG & CATS HOME

THE SCOTTISH 10K  will take place on SUN 18th AUG at 9am in Edinburgh. Are you ready to join the ranks of Scotland’s bravest and most dedicated runners? With a fast and flat coastal route this annual event is a fun and rewarding way to get in  shape and support the EDINBURGH  DOG & CATS HOME at the same time.

Also on SUN 18th AUG THE SCOTTISH HALF MARATHON, begins at 11am the location is also EDINBURGH. These events are a fun way of keeping fit while raising funds for a worthwhile cause such as the EDINBURGH DOG & CATS HOME.

MEN’S 10K SUN 22nd SEPT begins at 930am.

WOMENS 10K SUN 22nd  SEPT begins at 11am.

** SUN 1st SEP will be our COMMUNITY DAY. Join us for a FREE DAY with DOGS & ALL THE FAMILY. The venue is 26 Seafield Road EAST from 12noon – 4pm. **

OUR PET FOOD BANK was launched in 2019 it provides FOOD, JACKETS, COLLARS, LEADS, BOWLS & BEDDING to owners that can’t afford the things their pet needs.

PAWSITIVE CONNECTIONS CHARITY BALL

Will take place on SAT 14th SEPT at Ardoe Country House, Aberdeenshire. The event is a joint venture between MRS MURRAYS, SCOTTISH SPCA & DEESIDE & KINCARDINE CATS PROTECTION. You will be welcomed with drinks at the Ardoe, House Hotel & Spa.

There will be a 3-course set meal to the music of “Drums & Roses”, and the “glitzband.com”. There will also be a SILENT AUCTION & A RAFFLE. There are a limited number of  rooms for the night at a discounted price so, come party with us and celebrate all things “RESCUE”

GREYHOUND AWARENESS LEAGUE (GLASGOW)

We have a DOG MEET-UP at Queens Park, Glasgow on the FIRST SUN of each month . Meet-ups are a great opportunity to meet some of our committee members as well as loads of hounds and their owners. We would love for you to join us.

In addition we attend various fayres & specialist events throughout the year. Please check our News Page or Facebook page for up-to-date information.

WE HAVE AN URGENT APPEAL FOR FOSTERERS!

FIFE CATS SHELTER

We are always delighted to receive items for our AUCTIONS / SALES to help raise funds, if you can help please phone the Shelter, the number can be found on the Fife Cat Shelter website.

DOGS TRUST (GLASGOW)

 Our Glasgow FOOD BANK is located at 315 Hamilton Road, Glasgow G71 7SL. Opening times are from 8am – 4.30pm.

DOGS TRUST (DARLINGTON)

FOOD BANK Located at Hill House Farm, Sadberge, Co Durham opening times MON – SUN 9am - 4pm.

CATS PROTECTION (DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY)

** We are now supplying to about 8 FOOD BANKS on a monthly basis, so that hopefully, people will not have to give up their cats because THEY CAN’T AFFORD TO FEED THEM. We have seen a massive increase in the amount of food given out. **

Cats Protection Dumfries & Galloway are looking for more VOLUNTEERS to help with FUNDRAISING. If you think you can help, get in touch via the Dumfries & Galloway Cats Protection website.

MOSSBURN COMMUNITY FARM (Nr LOCKERBIE)

At Mossburn we have developed both our ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY & OUR ANIMAL ASSISTED LEARNING PROGRAMMES to support individuals with their PERSONAL & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT. Many of those that have taken part in our programme have found that they have increased SELF-ESTEEM, IMPROVED MENTAL HEALTH, and increased EMPATHY & NURTURING SKILLS through working with OUR TEAM and of course the ANIMALS at MOSSBURN.

There are information Packs that you can find by checking out the Mossburn Farm Community Centre, Lockerbie. The Mossburn shop is now open, to check on opening times check the Mossburn Webpage.

GIVE A DOG A BONE (GLASGOW : TROON : ALLOA)

GROUP DOG WALKS ARE BACK! Every Tuesday at 11am we’ll be taking a walk-through Queens Park, Glasgow and every Friday at 1pm we’ll be taking a walk along the promenade in Troon.

COMMUNITY SPACES are at ( 988 Pollockshaws, Shawlands G41 2HA) (Troon 9 Ayr Street, Troon KA10 6EB) & (Alloa 15 Mar Street, Alloa FK10 1HR.)

 Bring along your own canine companion and join our FREE Group Dog Walks where there is access to our FREE PET FOOD BANK. With around 300 visitors to our Community Spaces each week we get through lots of TEA, COFFEE DILUTING JUICE, BISCUITS & CLEANING SUPPLIES. If you would like to donate some of these items you can do so through our Amazon Wish List or you can drop off unopened items at the Community Spaces.

***If you are able to donate any unwanted gift items such as Scarfs :Perfumes : Bags: and any unused Toiletry items into your local Give A Dog A Bone. They are tackling loneliness for older adults via animal companionship. Many Thanks! ***

WILLOWS CAT CAFÉ (SOUTH SHIELDS)

Come and enjoy a slice or two of cake in the company of Kitties at the Willows Cat Café at 1A Wantage Street, South Shields, NE33 4RY. For bookings phone 07595 222307. The café is only open on MONDAYS from 11am – 2pm. Only £5 for a cuppa and cake in the company of beautiful rescue cats!

Willows is a small but caring and dedicated shelter that has been helping stray and abandoned cats for many years. All the money raised from the café goes towards VET & SHELTER COSTS and caring for WILLOWS CATS until they find their forever homes.

 

APPEALS

SUNNY HARBOUR CAT & KITTEN RESCUE (FIFE & LOTHIAN)

APPEAL FOR TOWELS!

We are in need of all your old Towels if you are able to help us. No matter if stained, bleached or caught they will do the job just fine. We would be grateful for any donations which can be left by the front door at any time. Thank-you so much in advance.

Hi Folks, if anyone has any unwanted GIFTS or BEAUTY PRODUCTS (unopened)  if they could possibly donate for upcoming fundraisers we would be very grateful. Donations can be dropped off at the front door of the house at any time. Thank -you so much.

LOTHIAN CAT RESCUE

After previous events the Cat Rescue can find itself short of Tombola prizes for their future events. We are running a little low on BOOKS and TOILETRY GIFT SETS. If anyone has any to spare that they would like to donate we would be most grateful for them.

We have good stocks of other items at this time – particularly clothing.

Lothian Cat Rescue, Brewers Bush, Bonnyrigg, EH19 3JH

REDWINGS / MOUNTAINS (FORFAR)

Redwings / Mountains sanctuary near Forfar , Angus are looking for WELCOMING & FRIENDLY VOLUNTEERS to join our team. join our team

ROTTWEILER RESCUE (FIFE)

WE NEED HELP PLEASE : FOSTER HOMES : We urgently need good FOSTER HOMES. Are you breed experienced? Check out more information on Fife Rottweiler Rescue Facebook pages.

INVERNESS CAT RESCUE

 Oddments and scraps of WOOL /YARN of any kind are always gratefully received. Some is used for making COZY BLANKETS for the cats and some used in Fund-Raising. We are happy to collect in the Inverness area.

CATS PROTECTION (CAITHNESS)

Our new DONATION BINS are being rebranded and are in the process of making their way towards, Tesco in Wick and Thurso, Pets at Home Wick (Pets UK) and the Co-op in Thurso. A huge thank- you to all these stores for allowing us to leave donation points in Caithness essential for us to receive FOOD, BEDDING, TOYS, & BLANKETS ETC. At present we are in need of WET KITTEN FOOD.

Also Caithness Cats Protection are in need of EVENT HELPERS.

FIONAS ARK ANIMAL REHOMING, (BARCALDINE Nr OBAN)

If you are interested in VOLUNTEERING, FUNDRAISING OR DONATIONS we have lots of opportunities available and would love to hear from you.

FOSTERERS are needed for Dogs and Cats looking for their new home. Some may need extra socializing before they go to their forever home. FERAL KITTEN FOSTERING helps the kittens learn how to trust humans and, need LOTS OF LOVE AND HANDLING. PRACTICAL VOLUNTEERING at Fiona’s Ark includes DOG WALKING : CUDDLING CATS & CLEANING CAT PENS.

EDEN ANIMAL RESCUE (CUMBRIA)

FOOD DONATIONS : We really appreciate donations of DOG & CAT FOOD, which helps us to keep the animals well fed and healthy. It would be beneficial for the animals to have a consistent diet, so ideally , we’d like Harrington’s Lamb & Rice flavour DOG FOOD and Whiskas Cat Food please. If you are unsure get in touch before you donate.

CATS PROTECTION (GIFFNOCK)

The Giffnock Branch are in need of various VOLUNTEERS : CAT & KITTEN FOSTERERS : HOME VISITORS : DRIVERS & FUNDRAISERS. Also CAT FOOD donations are always needed.

GUIDE DOGS UK (For The Blind)

Find the best mainstream and assistive tech for your vision impairment (TECH SELECTOR).

Technology is a huge part of our everyday  lives but, sometimes it can be hard to know where to start or which product is best. The Tech Selector is here to help you identify the right mainstream and assistive help for you. Our reviews have been created by experts from across sight loss sector so you can find technology to suit your budget, skill level and your vision impairment. Guide Dogs UK.

GETTING SUPPORT : Whether you’re looking for yourself, a member of the family, or your child, our experts can help you find ways to live actively, independently, and well with sight loss.

Northern Community Teams : Edinburgh Community Team R.N.I.B. Scotland, 24D Milton Road East, Edinburgh EH15 2NJ.

Forfar Community Team : Guide Dog Regional Centre, Deanway, Orchardbank Business Park, Forfar, Angus DD8 1WG.

Glasgow Community Team : Axis House, 12 Auchingramont Road, Hamilton, Lanarkshire ML3 6JT.

Guide Dogs Newcastle Community Team : Northumberland House, Gosforth Park Avenue, Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Guide Dogs Newcastle Mobility Team : Park View House, Front Street, Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE7 7TZ.

 

SPONSOR A PUPPY : Looking for a perfect gift for someone special? Sponsor an adorable puppy today from just £1 a week and help them grow up to be a LIFE-CHANGER for someone with sight loss.

CATS PROTECTION  (FRASERBURGH & PETERHEAD)

CAT TRANSPORT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE FRASERBURGH, PETERHEAD & ELLON AREAS.

W.I.S.C.K ( WESTERN ISLES)

FOSTERERS WANTED : We are looking for reliable volunteers who can FOSTER CATS /KITTENS until they are ready to be REHOMED /RELEASED. All equipment & food is supplied. (Must be over 18)

CATS PROTECTION  (ARDNAMURCHAN & MULL)

Ardnamurchan and Mull branch is appealing for people who love cats and fancy a new challenge to VOLUNTEER for the charity. Required at the moment are a FOSTERER, A TREASURER, & A BRANCH ADMINISTRATOR TEAM LEADER. Closing dates are WED 3rd JULY 2024. Volunteering for Cats Protection is a fun and rewarding experience. If you are interested in helping cats, please get in touch at enquires@ardnamurchin.cats.org.uk or Phone 01688 400 443.

Do you know that you can help raise funds for the cats by RECYCLING YOUR INK CARTRIDGES via our RECYCLE 4 CHARITY PROGRAMME.?

JOHNSTONE CAT RESCUE (RENFREWSHIRE)

Johnstone Cat Rescue are trying to help a family in crisis. We are in need of FOSTER HOMES or FOREVER HOMES for several cats.

NORTH ENGLAND SPRINGER SPANIEL RESCUE (N.E.S.S.R.)

Our Rescue relies entirely on VOLUNTEERS . If you are interested in FOSTERING or becoming a HOME-CHECKER, HELPING TO TRANSPORT DOGS OR MANNING STALLS at our EVENTS or any other form of FUNDRAISING  please get in touch.

 

BELOVED RABBITS (GLASGOW)

(RECRUITING FOR INDOOR PLACEMENTS ONLY).

BECOME A RABBIT FOSTER CARER. FOSTER SPACE IS URGENTLY NEEDED.

 

WISCK.CO.UK CARE OF CATS & KITTENS (WESTERN ISLES)

We are a busy organisation especially in the SUMMER MONTHS , we need as many PEN CLEANERS, FOSTERS, & FUNDRAISERS AS POSSIBLE. For more information please check-out the Wisck webpage.

2nd CHANCE KENNELS (THORNTON, FIFE)

As well as monetary donations , we also welcome other types of donations as well. For example: DOG FOOD including PUPPY FOOD, BISCUITS & TREATS as well as COLLARS & LEADS.

Remember all donations no matter how small can make a BIG DIFFERENCE. Thank you in advance for your kindness! 2nd CHANCE KENNELS, BALBEGGIE AVENUE, THORNTON KY1 3NS.

 KWK9 RESCUE CAITHNESS & NORTH SUTHERLAND

Become a FOSTERER. Help us save a life by Fostering a homeless dog. We are in urgent need of FOSTER HOMES either LONG TERM, SHORT TERM, or EMERGENCY FOSTERING. We are looking for people who have lots of love to give and time available to care for a rescue dog  whilst they are looking for a forever home. More information can be found on kwk9.org or Facebook. The 4 -legged folk at KWK9 are always grateful for donations of Dog and Puppy food.

SMALL ANIMAL RESCUE (DUNOON)

The Dunoon Rescue would greatly appreciate donations of CAT FOOD, DOG FOOD, RABBIT FOOD, CAT LITTER & BLANKETS, and maybe some toys  for the wee folk!

EDEN ANIMAL RESCUE (CUMBRIA)

We are in need of FOSTER HOMES for both CATS & DOGS. A Fosterer gives the dog or cat the opportunity to receive the love, care and attention they need prior to finding a PERMANENT HOME. It’s a great way to make friends and become part of the team at EDEN ANIMAL RESCUE.  

 

CATS PROTECTION (NORTHUMBRIA)

We are always grateful for donations of TINNED OR PACKET CAT FOOD & TOYS. We also welcome donations of TOWELS & BLANKETS. If required please contact us to arrange Drop –Off or Pick–Up. Contact details can be found on Cats Protection Northumbria page.

The Northumbria Cats Protection are also in need of TOMBOLA PRIZES for their future Fundraising Events. Can you help with NEW ITEMS, TOILETRIES, VOUCHERS, SWEETS, TEDDIES, ALCOHOL, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, TOYS, GAMES. If you are able to help please contact Enquires@Northumbria.cats .org.uk

*** Northumbria Cats Protection is a newly formed MERGER  of three former branches. East Northumberland : Gateshead & Newcastle and North Tyneside branches. ***

CATS PROTECTION (PERTH)

Our need for VOLUNTEERS is to cover a wide variety of events ranging from FOSTERING CATS & KITTENS, SPEAKING TO POTENTIAL ADOPTEES, ANSWERING CALLS to our TELEPHONE HELPLINE, FUND RAISING & ADMINISTRATION DUTIES etc. If you think any of this would interest you , please get in touch with us a.s.a.p!

S.S.P.C.A. PETERDEN (ANGUS, FIFE & TAYSIDE)

Our Centres will always welcome any generous donations of FOOD, TREATS or OTHER ITEMS to help us care for animals! You can view what our Angus, Fife & Tayside centre most urgently needs on the Centre’s Amazon Wishlist.

If you are interested in VOLUNTEERING at the Centre, you can check out our Latest Vacancies.

ANIMAL KRACKERS (SUNDERLAND)

There are many ways you can support Animal Krackers like VOLUNTEERING IN OUR SHOP or ADOPTING AN ANIMAL, FOSTERING or just SPREADING THE WORD.

Donations from the public are how we keep going, but it doesn’t need to be cash, FOOD : BEDDING & TOYS for our dogs and small furries are always welcome. These items can be taken to our shop in Grangetown or to the cattery at Ferry Farm. We also have COLLECTION BINS in ASDA, MORRISONS & SAINSBURYS stores in Sunderland. The CHARITY SHOP can be found at 39 Windsor Terrace, Grangetown, Sunderland, SR2 9QF.

FIFE CAT SHELTER

You can help the Fife Cat Shelter by donating unwanted items, APART  FROM CLOTHES. To have Sales and Fundraisers we need a constant supply of items to sell throughout the year. To drop off donations the phone number can be found on the Fife Cat Shelter website.

CATS PROTECTION (TAIN & DIST)

If you would like to make a donation, our branch FOOD BIN is situated at TESCO’S in TAIN.

ARRAN ANIMAL RESCUE

If you would like to assist the Arran Animal Rescue there is a FOOD COLLECTION BIN in the “big” CO-OP on Arran. ( Arran Animal Rescue, Whiting Bay, Isle of Arran).

CATS PROTECTION (ESKDALE & MOFFAT)

FOOD DONATIONS : Our collection bins are located at TESCO in ANNAN : TESCO in LOCKERBIE & The CO-OP in LANGHOLM. * If for whatever reason you have unwanted items such as CAT BEDS : SCRATCH POSTS, TOYS or even CAT FOOD please think of us as we can re-use these items for our FOSTER CATS. Many Thanks! *

S.S.P.C.A. (DUNBARTON & WEST OF SCOTLAND)

Our Centres will always welcome any generous donations of Food,Treats or other items to help us care for the animals.

Dumbarton Road, Milton, Dumbarton, G82 2UA. Open from 1pm – 4pm daily.

We are also appealing to animal lovers for ESSENTIAL FOOD & CAT LITTER in Dunbartonshire to also donate WOOD PELLETS CAT LITTER. Items can be dropped off directly at the Centre, purchased from their Amazon Wishlist or via any online retailer offering direct delivery. FOSTER HOMES needed in Dunbartonshire.

BRYSON’S ANIMAL SHELTER (GATESHEAD)

What it takes to care for our herd ? : HORSES Horse Feed, Happy Hoof, Dengie Lite, Bran, Carrots & Apples.

SMALL ANIMALS : Rabbit & Guinea pig food, Treats.

DOG & CATS : Dog & Cat Food, Collars and Strong Leaders, Cat Litter, Fleece Blankets for bedding. (we are unable to accept (Pillows & Duvets)

BELOVED RABBIT RESCUE (GLASGOW)

RABBIT FOOD, BEDDING, TREATS & RABBIT THEMED GIFTWARE are all available on our ONLINE STORE or click-and-collect from our Kirkintilloch store. All proceeds from sales, go towards the Charity’s costs and  help the rabbits in our care.

NORTH ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL RESCUE

We are in great need to help find FOSTERERS  we have a list of dogs waiting to come in so we desperately need more Fosterers to facilitate this!

CATS PROTECTION (SHETLAND)

We are in desperate need of  more VOLUNTEERS. Please contact us for more information by calling 01595 485495 or by emailing enquires@shetland.cats.org.uk  .

BUTE ANIMAL RESCUE & RE-HOMING

A big thankyou to Bute Pets who host one of our COLLECTION TINS – a generous £76 has been donated. Other Collection Tins can be found at the Post Office in Rothesay & Port Bannatyne, Flowers by Janine, Bargain Buys, JK Vintage & the Green.

If you can Host a COLLECTION TIN, please get in touch. Every donation helps us continue our on the Island.

CATS PROTECTION (CARLISLE)

Within our shop we have an area dedicated as a Cat FOOD BANK. The Cat Food is FREE to anyone who may be in need and, struggling to feed their pet(s).

CATS PROTECTION (GLASGOW)

Donate Cat Food : We have FOOD DONATION BINS in Vets 4 Pets in Bearsden, ASDA in Parkhead, The Cats Protection Shop in Shawlands also The Pets at Home in the Forge & Bishopbriggs and the Cat Protection Shop at 93 Crow Road, Partick.

The Glasgow Branch is always looking for VOLUNTEERS to help us with our work. There are opportunities currently available for CAT FOSTERERS , DRIVERS & FUNDRAISERS. Contact details can be found on the Cat Protection Glasgow website.

 

BURNTISLAND HEDGEHOG HAVEN

Any donations will help with the price of the HEDGEHOG HUTCHES as well as FOOD for the hedgehogs. Of late there has been lots of starving Hedgehogs coming in If anyone is doing their weekly shop in Aldi this week please consider picking up one or two of their EARLS TENDER PATE dog food sachets. The “hogs” love this food as it is soft for them to eat. Any flavour Chicken, Lamb or Beef they are not fussy. Many Thanks

Also we would like to add that VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED.

CATS PROTECTION (INVERNESS & NAIRN)

We are currently looking for a FUNDRAISING TEAM LEADER to join us.

We also have Cat Food donation points at Sainsbury’s in Nairn and Pets at Home Inverness. We are always in need of CAT FOOD, LITTER, TOYS, BRUSHES & COMBS, BLANKETS, CAT CARRIERS, UNUSED SCRATCH POSTS, TOWELS & UN-WANTED NEW ITEMS & GIFTS. Thank you for your kindness!

CAT CONCERN (LANARKSHIRE)

Our Cat Concern CHARITY SHOP is situated at 22 Street Hamilton, Carluke, South Lanarkshire ML8 4 HA.

CATS PROTECTION (NORTH AYRSHIRE)

The cats in our care always love their TOYS and any unwanted cat toys (in good condition)  or CAT FOOD  is appreciated very much. Contact the branch for us to uplift or drop off the items into the many FOOD COLLECTION POINTS we have in the supermarkets in the area.

The following locations have kindly agreed to act as collection points for cat food donations. (look for the Cats Protection collection bin at the supermarkets.)

MORRISONS, Kilwinning Road, Stevenston.

SAINSBURYS, Ayr Road, Irvine.

SAINSBURYS, 59 – 67 Hamilton Street, Saltcoats.

THE CO-OP, Laigh Road, Beith.

 THE UNDERHEUGH ARK RESCUE

Our CHARITY SHOP is located within a unit at the Cardwell Garden Centre on the A770, Gourock at Lunderston Bay. They are stocked with lots of good quality PET ITEMS, some second hand and some brand new. 100% of the proceeds go to the animals in our care. There are lots of BARGAINS to be found!

If you have any items to DONATE that we can sell in our shop or one of our Auctions / ebay etc you can donate them at the unit.

THE NEW ARC WILDLIFE RESCUE CENTRE, (ABERDEENSHIRE)

Our RESCUE SHOP contains GOOD QUALITY GOODS. CLOTHING, LINEN, HANDBAGS, JEWELLERY, BOOKS & BRIC-A-BRAC. All funds raised go to the NEW ARC WILDLIFE RESCUE.

The shop is located at 42 Bridge Street, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 9AA. You can visit the shop between 10am – 3pm from MON – SAT.

BARK  (BERWICK UPON TWEED)

THE PET FOOD BANK is open MON – FRI from 10am – 2pm at Clayhole Field Spittal, St Johns Church. Do you need help in providing food for your pet? A hand up is not a hand- out. We’re here to help.

BORDERS PET RESCUE (EARLSTON)

SLOW FEEDERS REQUIRED : We have added them to our Amazon Wishlist but if you have any spare or can get different ones elsewhere we would be very grateful. If you could drop them off at any of our Charity Shops or have them delivered directly to the Rescue Centre in Earlston.

RAFFLE & TOMBOLA PRIZES are WANTED for the events we will be attending this year. Also we would love, a donation of any bottles for our BOTTLE STALL which will take place at our DOG SHOW. Any bottles can be handed in at any of our Charity Shops.

 

NEUTERING

 With money so tight at the moment it may be worth keeping an eye out for the subsidized NEUTERING offers that may be available in your area, or soon to appear. Neutering is realistically the only way to help control the large number of neglected and unwanted animals. The health and life expectancy of NEUTERED PETS can be years longer than non-neutered pets and with less medical issues.

 

SAY NO TO THE ILLEGAL PUPPY DEALERS!!