Every Christmas, your kindness makes a world of difference.
Thanks to your incredible generosity through our Christmas Wish Appeal, animals spending the festive season in our care – rather than in a home of their own – still feel safe, loved, and celebrated. We truly couldn’t do it without you.
This year, we need your support more than ever.
If you’ve visited or followed our updates recently, you’ll know things are looking very different at our Wade Street Animal Centre. Our 45-year-old kennel block has now been demolished, marking the beginning of a huge transformation. Our dogs have been safely relocated to temporary accommodation where they’re settling in beautifully, while our cats and small animals continue to enjoy their soundproofed, stress-free accommodation on-site.
This milestone marks the official start of The Really Big ReFURb – the most ambitious fundraising project in our branch’s history. Our goal is to rebuild our centre into a modern, welfare-focused space that will support animals, staff, volunteers, and our community for decades to come.
This isn’t a luxury upgrade – it’s a necessity.
Our old facilities no longer met modern welfare standards, leaving us with a stark choice: rebuild or face the very real risk of closure. We knew we had to take action to protect the future of the animals who rely on us.
That’s why your support this Christmas matters so much.
This year’s Christmas Wish Appeal will bring joy and comfort to the animals spending the holidays with us right now, while also helping us build a future where every animal coming through our doors has the safe, modern environment they deserve.
Donate today:
Christmas Wish Appeal – grant a wish
Learn more & donate to The Really Big ReFURb
This vital refurbishment project will cost £4 million to complete. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters and careful financial planning over the past two decades, we have already raised £2.5 million. We now need our incredible supporters – the lifeblood of our work – to help us cross the finish line. Every donation counts and together we can make this once-in-a-generation project a reality.
We are also taking part in The Big Give from 2–9 December, where every donation is doubled, making your gift go twice as far – keep an eye on our website and socials to learn more!
This is the most exciting time in our charity’s history and we’re so incredibly grateful to have your support.
✨ Together, we’re making Christmas magical today… and building a brighter future for tomorrow