Animal Welfare Act 2006 Wales

The Animal Welfare Network for Wales (AWNW) is an independent initiative set up to bring together all organisations with volunteers who work in the animal welfare world in Wales.

Glynneath Guinea Pig Rescue 01639 721127

Nibbles is a small independent rescue catering for all species of domestic rodents and rabbits. Located 6 miles outside Cardigan on the Pembrokeshire boarder.

We are one of the largest animal re-homing centres in the UK caring for over 350 animals (dogs, cats and small animals) at any one time at a cost of over

We always have a large number of rabbits and guinea pigs looking for kind loving homes, they end up at Bobtails for many different reasons, some are strays, others are just abandoned, often dumped in boxes or even left behind when people move. But the majority are just unwanted pets.

Small animal rehoming shelter based in Leeds. We provide shelter and care to neglected, abused and abandoned small animals including rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, rats, chinchillas, degus and more (we are sadly unable to take in dogs and cats). Our aim is to rehome all animals into a safe, loving environment after they have received appropriate veterinary care and rehabilitation.

Cavy Corner (Doncaster) rescues abused, abandoned, neglected and unwanted guinea pigs in addition to taking in Piggies with special needs either because of poor health or behaviour. We nurse them back to good health and provide them with a loving forever home here.

CavyRescue is run by Jason and Stella Hulott. The aim of the site is to educate individuals and organisations on small animal healthcare and welfare and we regularly run successful campaigns to this effect. Also, lots of useful pet care information, especially about rats!

CottonTails Rabbit and Guinea Pig Rescue Wiltshire Registered charity 1078850 Tel: 01373 864222

Furry Friends Animal Rescue is a home run rescue in Old Coulsdon, Surrey. We deal with various types of animals including dogs, cats and smaller caged animals. We are non-destruct and operate a backup for life policy.There is a set adoption fee for all animals and this must be paid before we release the animal for adoption.

GreenLeaf Animal Rescue (Registered Charity Number:1143007) currently takes in unwanted, neglected, injured and sick animals of all kinds-domestic and wild.

Dedicated to rescuing and rehoming these delightful little characters in Kingsbridge, South Devon.

Palace piggies, based in Crawley, West Sussex, has been set up by Lynn and Liz who are piggie lovers. We've been keeping guinea pigs for a few years now and have recently found ourselves fostering for rescue centres and doing the odd rescue ourselves.

Raystede aims to prevent and relieve cruelty to animals and to protect them from unnecessary suffering. Over 1500 unwanted and abandoned animals arrive at the centre annually. Dogs, cats and other companion animals are found new caring homes while others remain in Raystede's care for the rest of their days.The Raystede Centre is a charity (registered charity no. 237696) and relies totally on voluntary support.

Starlight Trust Animal Rescue (S.T.A.R.), a small animal rescue based in Surrey, UK.

Guinea Pig Rescue, Rehoming and Sanctuary. We are a small self funded non profit making,family run rescue based in Argyll, Scotland.

The Wheek & Squeak Guinea Pig Rescue and Boarding is based in Bishops Waltham, Southampton, Hampshire.

Animal rescue forums

A searchable directory of UK animal rescues �?? find a rescue in your county or search by animal type & dog breed using the form on the left, or browse UK regions below:

This is an index of animal rescue web sites and rehoming centres mainly in the UK. The animal rescue centres and animal rescue shelters are grouped by location and animal. There are pages for forums, lost and found pets and pets for adoption needing rehoming. There are general notices of events, animal jobs and places for animal rescue volunteers, animal welfare and advice.

Welcome to our bright, lively and informative website where you can search for that special rescue pet, find your local vet, read animal care features, and animal charity news, research product information AND download our Rescue and Animal Care Magazine for FREE!

Welcome to the animal rescue directory - our aim is to list every animal rescue charity in the UK and Ireland. So if you are looking to adopt an animal, be it a dog, cat, rabbit or horse, you have come to the right place.

Rescue Helpers Unite is a forum based database, network and community of animal rescues and volunteers, helping all types of animals in need.

Welcome to Rescue Review. Are you looking for an animal centre, low cost neutering, breed specific rescue, behavourist, training or wildlife centre? Then check out the Rescue Review Directory!

Mostly dog related rescue forums

Animal rescue forum

Veggies Animal Rescue Directory

Active forum dedicated to Degus and Chinchillas

Highly recommended website! The site for things degu, from origin and history to tips on how to care for them, all from a scientific basis.

This group is designed for anyone who owns a degu and would like advice, or for anyone interested who would like to find out more. Scientifically based.

Good advice from the team at Wood Green Animal Rescue.

More than just guinea pig skin products. Also, Top 5 tips to heep your guinea's skin in good condition. How to identify piggy skin problems and other useful resources and links.

Medical and care guide for guinea pigs

Guinea pig forum associated with Guinea Pig Rehome. A rescue friendly forum.

Guinea Pig Welfare is a Pro Guinea Pig Resource for accurate information on guinea pig care. Information is based on the experience of our members, each of whom bring different aspects to the guinea pig world.

Peter Gurney is surely the most prolific and informed writer on the care of Guinea Pigs (Cavies). His commitment to the promotion of cavy well being shines through these pages in which Peter gives advice based upon his immense experience.

A guinea pig care website and forum called "Guinea Pigs - Rodents with Attitude" We also have a board for people to post threads for guinea pigs in need of adoption

Please read about your duty of care (the five welfare needs) to the guinea pigs in your care.

Good advice from the team at Wood Green Animal Rescue

The RWAF recommends a minimum hutch size of 6' x 2' x 2', which allows rabbits some room to move, stand on their hind legs and enough space for the food, toilet and sleeping areas to be kept apart.

An international nonprofit organization that rescues rabbits from animal shelters and educates the public on rabbit care and behavior.

The Make Mine Chocolate! campaign (known as MMC) is about changing the way we perceive and care for domestic rabbits. MMC is about putting a stop to the constant stream of rabbits being given up to rescues or being dumped or abandoned when their owners no longer care for them. And MMC is about improving the education and understanding of these wonderful creatures.

Every rabbit needs a place to call home; but for an owner, creating the perfect living space can be a bit of a head ache. How big should a hutch be? What's the best materials? Is indoors better than out? If you want the best for your rabbit, but you aren't sure what it is or where to get it then, hopefully this website will answer a few of your questions.

Extensive collection of rabbit care, health and medical information

Rabbits United Forum - Recommended rabbit forum with strong rescue ethics

The RWAF has existed since 1996 and is the combined effort of the Rabbit Welfare Association and its charity partner, the Rabbit Welfare Fund, working to improve the lives of domestic rabbits across the UK through education and communication by making people realise that rabbits are intelligent creatures that need space, exercise, companionship and stimulation and are not to be bought on a whim.

Rabbit articles from Wood Green Animal Rescue

Good rat guides, inc. one on respiratory disease by a rodent knowledgeable vet, safe bedding, raising orphans and much more.

Promoting the care and welfare of rats as pets

Rat Behavior and Biology (Anne's rat page). Welcome to my website about rats! I have written a number of articles about rat behavior and biology. These articles are based on my exploration of the scientific literature available on rats and on my own observations of my rats' behavior.

American site. You will find rat care info, vet referral lists, a list of breeders, etc. on the Rat Info page.

A Layman's Guide to Health, Medication Use, Breeding, and Responsible Care of Pet Rats

Rattypaedia is a rat themed wiki, started in April 2009. This entire site is maintained by the people who use it: Everyone can edit this website!

Rat forum with a strong rescue ethic

Where those cute pet shop animals really come from with shocking photos.

Good advice from the team at Wood Green Animal Rescue

Not only is it against the law to be cruel to an animal, you must also ensure that all the welfare needs of your animals are met.

The five welfare needs: This means pet owners are now legally obliged to care for their pet properly - which most owners already do - by providing these five basic needs: - somewhere suitable to live - a proper diet, including fresh water - the ability to express normal behaviour - for any need to be housed with, or apart from, other animals - protection from, and treatment of, illness and injury.

Cat Chat, the Cat Rescue Resource

eGerbil offers a wealth of information and photo galleries to help you learn more about these fascinating little pet rodents.

Useful rodent information site. Very good for rodent wheels and bedding - under the degu section. They're small and furry and they know where you live!

Online hamster resource including hamster Wiki and forum.

The Rodent's Nest Rodent and small mammal forums, for common and exotic pets.

Thousands and thousands of family pets go missing each year in the UK from theft or by just simply wandering off and getting lost. Don't leave it too late to register your pets online for free. Our pet databases are available to search 24/7, we are here to help you and your pets get re-united as fast as possible.

Good advice from the team at Wood Green Animal Rescue

Good advice from the team at Wood Green Animal Rescue

Good advice from the team at Wood Green Animal Rescue

The team at Wood Green have some fantastic YouTube videos on pet care. Please do check them out.

We specialise in natural food, treats and toys for little pets (such as rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, hamsters, gerbils, chinchillas, degus, ferrets.....you get the idea!). But this is not all we sell, we stock a range of cute cuddly beds and hammocks, fun play tunnels, toys, chews, and bedding, aswell as a range of animal themed giftware.

Bettys beds by Pamela Cook. We are a small friendy company making beds and accessories for your furry friends.

We at Bunny Bazaar have decided helping you to make your furries lives nicer just wasn't enough. Every month we are making a donation to an animal charity. So now some of your money goes to help make the lives of other furries a bit better.

At Cavy Couture, we produce high quality handmade pet accessories, catering to the specific needs of many pets, including hedgehogs, guinea pigs, sugar gliders, rats, cats and dogs. Why not check out our rat hammocks, cuddler beds or fleece cage liners?

Dr Squiggles - useful supplements for small animals when in health and when they need extra care.

DustFreeHay is what it says, our unique systems takes out all the Dust. We grow the hay organically ourselves and locally here in Derbyshire.

FinaCARD Pet Bedding is a cardboard bedding suitable for use with pet rabbits and rodents.

Fabulous furniture for your fuzzies

Galen's Garden specialise in natural products for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas & degus, animals designed by nature to eat large amounts of fibre rich plant material and which in the wild have access to a wide range of plants, many of which have traditional uses as herbal medicines.

Welcome to Gorgeous Guineas HQ - home to the world's first and only range of Aromatherapy products designed especially for guinea pigs.

Green Mile Equine and Animal Bedding is a corrugated cardboard bedding suitable for use with pet rabbits and rodents.

Natural products for rabbits and other small animals

Hammocky Hammocks, the home of the Chinchilla Hammock, offers a wide range of luxurious, customisable Pet Hammocks, Beds and Accessories. All proceeds from our top quality, handcrafted products help to fund a variety of Small Animal Rescue Projects around the UK!

Small Animal Caging and specialised Pet Products. I make all my own mesh cages, stands and racks etc in the UK and presently are only supplied within the UK. YOUR FIRST CHOICE IN THE UK FOR CAGE DESIGN - specialising in both pet cages and caging systems for Chinchillas, Degus and Rats

The Rat Warehouse is the THE original, innovative shop, for the discerning rat on a budget! At The Rat Warehouse, you don't need to buy in bulk to benefit from our low prices, you will find that you can fill up your cart with loads of quality goodies for a fraction of the price you would spend elsewhere!

Runaround is a connective rabbit or guinea pig run system that can attach any hutch to any run. This is possible with a Runaround door and burrow pipe which safely transports your pet out of its hutch and into the run. Add on Runaround tunnels to increase the distance your pet can travel or go for a complete overland warren with crossroads and T junctions and lots to do!

Welcome......to the home of snuggly rattie cage comforts, lovingly handmade to your specifications! All items are crafted with a double layer of fleece and patterned cotton and quilted all over so they feel nice and cosy (and to help prevent burrowing)!

VETARK PROFESSIONAL

At The Willow Warren you will find UK grown Timothy Rich Hay, natural fun willow toys, like tunnels, tepees, balls, wobbles etc. and yummy treats like dried plantain for your pets.

Excellent for degus. The 'one stop shop' for small pets. Everything we sell is safe. If it isn't safe - we won't sell it! *For pets that Love2chew and Love2play*

We recommend: Lance Jepson (exotics specialist) and Catherine Hancock, Carmarthen Veterinary Practice, Llysonnen Road, Llanllwch, Carmarthen - 01267 220404, Mondays 10.00a.m. - 12.00p.m. by appointment only.

Recommended by a trusted vet: Catherine MacPherson BVM&S MRCVS

We recommend: Lance Jepson MA VetMB CBiol MSB MRCVS - 21 Portfield, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA61 1BN. Tel: 01437 762806. Consulting hours Tues - 9.40a.m. - 11.40 a.m. and Fri 9.00a.m. - 1.00p.m by appointment only.

Veterinary Referral and Consultancy Services for Aquatic and Exotic Animals (inc. rabbits, rats & other rodents) run by Fieke Molenaar DVM MSc MRCVS & Lance Jepson MA VetMB CBiol MSB MRCVS. Home of ITV Wales's "A Very Exotic Vet". Surgeries @ Camarthen Veterinary Centre, Fenton Veterinary Practice (Haverfordwest), St. James Veterinary Group (Neath), Alfold Veterinary Surgery (Surrey).

We recommend: Lance Jepson, Weds & Thurs AM, appointment only. St James Veterinary Group, 35a Lewis Road, Neath, SA11 1DJ, Tel: 01639 638638

We recommend: David Roberts MRCVS Walter Road Surgery 68 Walter Road, Swansea SA1 4PT Tel: 01792 643906

We recommended vet Lance Jepson. 01792 205000. Consulting hours 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. by appointment only

W J Downes Veterinary Surgery, Aberystwyth - Tel: 01970 624173 Vet Sharon is great with rats and provides experienced, reasonably priced small animal surgery.

Alfold Veterinary Surgery Unit 13, Alfold Business Centre, Loxwood Road, Alfold, Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 8HP Tel: 01403 753500 These surgeries are usually every 3 months and are by appointment only. These surgeries are for routine or long-term referral cases. Please telephone the practice for details.

Vet Marissa Evans is recommended for rat surgery and general treatment. Tel: 0117 977 3230

Specifically rabbit and guinea pigs savvy vet Rod Stroud - Senior vet & exotic animal specialist Tel: 01562 883621

Vet Polly Cornwell comes highly recommended for rat treatment Tel 01275 832410 (24 hours)

This site has useful information about British wild animals and birds. See the Index for a list of wildlife rescues

Based in Eridge Green near Tunbridge Wells in Kent, Folly Wildlife Rescue is a charity dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of injured, orphaned and distressed wild animals and birds throughout West Kent, East Sussex and the surrounding region.

Gower Bird Hospital is based in Pennard on the Gower Peninsula. Its purpose is to care for sick, injured and orphaned birds and animals with the sole intention of returning them to the wild. The Hospital treats all species of wild birds and small mammals (mainly hedgehogs).

Provides the answers on how & when to help wildlife

Dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of sick, injured and orphaned hedgehogs in Pembrokeshire, West Wales

We at the Vale Wildlife Rescue offer help to thousands of casualties every year by treating them and where possible release them back in to the wild. We are on call 24 hours a day, every single day of the year.