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Please contact 0121 643 5211 or 01902 790 618
🚧 We are open! 🚧
Please note that there are currently road works outside our centre so you can only access us from Shadowbrook Lane in Hampton in Arden
We're just 5 minutes south of Birmingham airport. Our address is The Birmingham Dogs Home, Catherine De Barnes Lane, Catherine De Barnes, Solihull, B92 0DJ
Please follow the diversion and allow extra time if you have an appointment. ⚠️
Thank you Central Legion volunteers!
Did you see the Characters at our Family Fun Day?!
We can’t thank them enough for coming to our event and supporting our homeless dogs
If you took photos with them, please share and tag them! They would love to see them!
And if you’re a fan of their work and fancy getting involved, visit their page and get in touch!
THANK YOU!!!
We just wanted to say a big Thank You to everyone who came to support us at our Family Fun Day and Fun Dog Show today!
We were overwhelmed with the amount of love that was in the park for dogs and our charity and can honestly say that it really will make a huge difference to our homeless dogs.
Thanks to our visitors, our volunteers, our sponsors Ancol Pet Products, stall holders, Moo & Goo for their beautiful items and posh fencing, and of course our staff for coming out to help.
Professional photos will be shared next week but in the meantime…please share your own photos with us below! ⬇️
Also share what you loved about the event too!
TODAY's THE DAY!
Doors open at 10am and we'll be here until 4pm.
Tudor Grange Park, Solihull.
🐶 Dog Show
🛒 Shopping stalls
☕️ Refreshments
🎉 + Loads of fun
We're so excited to see your faces, families and furry friends. 🐾
Are you ready for our exciting new corporate networking event?
• Mocktail demos and tasty bites
• Dog-friendly atmosphere
• Free parking
• 30-second pitch per company
📆 Wednesday, July 10th
🕖 4:30pm - 7pm
📍 Manor Hotel, Solihull
Big shoutout to our event sponsors - Conference Centre Birmingham
Secure your spot today! Book your ticket here: https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/yappyhour 🎟️
ONE MORE SLEEP! 🎉
Family Fun Day - tomorrow @ 10am, Tudor Grange Park.
☀️ The weather looks perfect - don't forget your suncream. Plenty of shade.
Just £2 for Adults, £1 children and dogs go free.
Cash and Card accepted.
Earlier this month, we launched our incredibly important Little Miracles appeal 🐾
Thank you so much to everyone who has already shown their support by donating and sharing our cause on social media and with friends!
The appeal has been created to help us to address the rising problem of pregnant dogs being abandoned in the West Midlands.
Birmingham Dogs Home has felt the impact of this significant rise in pregnant dogs, prompting the urgent need for us to create a dedicated "whelping unit" to provide safe birthing environments.
We're calling on our incredible supporters to help us in raising £50,000 for this essential new facility.
Learn more about how your donations will help our appeal by checking out our website - https://birminghamdogshome.org.uk/little-miracles-appeal/
Thank you for your support in giving a safe start for mums and their pups! 💚💜
2 days to go! 🐾
We've got the bunting packed in the vans and we're ready to go.
See you all there; Saturday. 10-4. Tudor Grange Park. Solihull
Who will be joining us?
🌟 Pay tribute to the memory of your cherished furry friend by making a contribution to Birmingham Dogs Home.
Our "In Memory" appeal enables you to establish a lasting legacy in honour of your beloved pet while aiding dogs in need.
Visit our website to discover how you can make a heartfelt donation.
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Planning a holiday with your dog? ☀️
The UK offers fantastic dog-friendly options! From camping under the stars to staying in cosy holiday lets or caravans, bring your furry friend along for an unforgettable adventure.
Enjoy unmatched companionship, explore new trails, stay active, and reduce stress.
Ensure safety with travel crates or seatbelt harnesses, and pack essentials like food, bedding, and a first aid kit. With a bit of preparation, you and your pup can have a paw-some holiday together!
For more tips, visit our website to read the blog in full! 🐾
https://birminghamdogshome.org.uk/holidaying-with-your-dog-a-paw-some-adventure-awaits/
It's our first family fun day this Saturday 22nd June - we'll be opening our doors at 10am!
Tudor Grange Park in Solihull!
That's just 3 days to go! 🐾
Another huge thank you to our sponsor Ancol Pet Products
Dog Show Timetable.
We are so excited to have Ancol Pet Products judging our show this year and supporting this event.
Each class is around 15 minutes long and special guests at half time!
Great goodie bags and rosettes for 1st - 6th place!
We celebrate dogs so everyone is welcome!!! Friendly atmosphere and all helping homeless dogs in need.
Tudor Grange Park - Solihull
This Saturday 22nd June
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Look what has landed!!!
Fantastic rosettes for our Fun Dog Show this Saturday with Ancol Pet Products!!!
Entry from 10am and show starts at 11am!
Each class is around 15 minutes long. Who will be joining us at Tudor Grange Park this Saturday?
Get involved in our weekly Lucky Paws Lottery and change the lives of homeless dogs in your community, all while having the opportunity to win up to £10,000 every week! 🐾
Joining takes less than a minute, just provide your mobile number to play. Your £2 weekly entry can be effortlessly billed to your phone or arranged through a standing order from your bank.
Learn more at: https://birminghamdogshome.org.uk/lucky-paws-lottery/
*The lottery is exclusively open to residents of Great Britain aged 18 and above - begambleaware.org
It's nearly here! ☀️
Just 4 days until our family fun day - who's coming down to see us, and who's bringing their pooches with them?
Check out the dog show classes and start picking which ones you take part in.
Family Fun Day & Fun Dog Show THIS SATURDAY!!!
Who will be joining us this Saturday at Tudor Grange Park in Solihull for our annual family fun day with lots to look forward to!
Fun dog show, shopping stalls, delicious local food vendors, tombola, raffle, face painting, costume characters, pet pawtraits, music and much more!
A great day out for all the family!
Great prizes for our fun dog show! Rosettes from
1st - 6th place!
Proudly sponsored by Ancol Pet Products
See you there!!!
One of the UK’s leading small animal hospitals, Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service in Solihull, has joined forces with us to support the charity with world class care.
The partnership will see the state-of-the-art Linnaeus-owned hospital deliver expert care and treatment to some of the city’s most vulnerable dogs, in addition to the current provision of out-of-hours emergency care, as well as supporting it with various community events.
Willows, which starred in Channel 5’s popular “The Dog Hospital” TV show, has signed an initial one-year partnership with BDH, which is the Midlands’ leading dog welfare charity.
Willows’ hospital director Tom Reilly said: “We are so excited to be working with this fantastic charity.
“We have worked closely with Birmingham Dogs Home over the last year and our team has been truly moved by the amazing work this charity does in caring for dogs that have had such difficult lives.
“Many of the dogs they receive as strays have untreated medical conditions and are very poorly.
“We already work closely with the charity’s own veterinary team to provide additional specialist support for complex cases, however, we felt moved to do even more.
“So now our whole team is committed to doing all we can to provide the best medical care possible, to give dogs that have suffered so much already the best chance of a long, healthy life”.
Hayley Gee, manager of the BDH rescue centre, said “This is a perfect partnership for our charity.
“Like Willows’ team, our carers are working round the clock, every day of the year to provide the very best quality care to get the best possible outcomes for every dog.
“At present, we have more than 200 dogs residing at our two rescue centres adding strain and financial pressures to our charity.
“We don’t receive any government funding, so having the generous support of Willows will be life-changing for some of the dogs in our care”.
Fi Harrison, BDH head of fundraising and communications, added, “We are thrilled Willows has shown its commitment to helping us as ‘Platinum Business Patrons’.
“As well as providing world-class care for some of our most critically ill dogs, Willows will also be supporting us in lots of other ways to help raise awareness for our cause.
“They are a fantastic team and we are delighted to be working together even more closely.
Birmingham Dogs Home helps to rescue, reunite, and re-home all the stray and abandoned dogs across the West Midlands and South Staffordshire Area, caring for around 2,000 dogs each year.
We look forward to supporting our homeless dogs together and providing them with all the love and care that they need.
To find out more about Willows’ wide range of specialist services, visit www.willows.uk.net or search for Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service on Facebook.
Just 5 days to go!
Will we be seeing you at our Family Fun Day on Saturday?
🐶 Dog Show
🛒 Shopping stalls
☕️ Refreshments
🎉 + Loads of fun
We'll be there from 10-4 and we super excited 🐾
At Birmingham Dogs Home we have seen a dramatic increase in the amount of ‘Mums-to-be’ who are being dumped when they are at their most vulnerable.
Like Patsy. We didn’t know she was pregnant when she first came to us with puncture wounds to her body and neck. She started to show signs, and after a few weeks in our care she gave birth to her pups here at our rescue centre.
Patsy struggled with parenthood initially but with support from our team, which included hand-rearing the three weakest pups, she soon became a loving Mum. Her six puppies soon gained weight and recently went to their new homes.
With your help, we want to give every homeless Mum the very best possible start by creating “whelping units”, away from the hustle and bustle of our main kennels and away from view. This can ensure all Mums will receive the safe space they deserve to give birth to their litters safely.
We need the help of local dog lovers like you to raise £50,000 to create these whelping spaces. This will bring our dream to life and is why we are asking you to support our Little Miracles appeal.
Find out more about how you can donate today by clicking here 👉🏻 https://birminghamdogshome.org.uk/little-miracles-appeal/
Today we are at the Selly Oak Festival in Selly Park supporting the team with their event.
It might be wet but people are coming to support and join the fun dog show.
We are here until 3:30! Pop and say Hi! 👋
One week today!!! (With better weather 🤞)
Here is the classes in our fun dogs show which is being judged by
Judging starts at 11am with classes being around 15 mins for the first half.
Following a half an hour interval at 1:30, the second half will commence around 2pm.
Which class will you be entering your dog into?
Tell us below 👇🏻
One week today!!! (With better weather 🤞)
Here is the classes in our fun dogs show which is being judged by Ancol Pet Products.
Judging starts at 11am with classes being around 15 mins for the first half.
Following a half an hour interval at 1:30, the second half will commence around 2pm.
Which class will you be entering your dog into?
Tell us below 👇🏻
Big News! We are thrilled to announce Roadchef Norton Canes services on the M6 Toll as our newest partner, becoming a BDH Bronze Business Patron!
They’re open 24/7, offering fast, free WiFi and top-notch facilities to ensure your travels are always comfortable and convenient.
This partnership underscores their commitment to supporting the community and helping our four-legged friends find loving homes.
Learn more about them here: Roadchef Norton Canes M6 Toll
Are you getting hitched in 2024? 💒
Get your paws on our delightful wedding stationery range, featuring table toppers and name place cards to bring and touch of BDH to your day and help raise money to support local homeless dogs, here at Birmingham Dogs Home.
If this is something that you are interested in please get in touch with our team by emailing [email protected]
Only 10 days to go before our Family Fun Day at Tudor Grange Park!
There'll be fun for the whole family with a dog show, shopping stalls, refreshments and loads more!
👏 A huge thanks to our event sponsor Ancol 👏
We can wait to see you there!
Entry is £2 for Adults, £1 for Children, Dogs Free
Give back to the homeless dogs at Birmingham Dogs Home by sponsoring a kennel. 🐶
A small monthly gift can significantly change the lives of our dogs, ensuring warmth, well-being, and comfort.
As a sponsor, you'll receive heartwarming updates about your impact and optional special gifts in thanks.
Start making a difference today at https://birminghamdogshome.org.uk/sponsor-a-kennel/.
Together, we can ensure every dog experiences the love and care they deserve. 🐶
🚧 We're ready for you! 🚧
Just a quick 5-minute drive south of Birmingham Airport, you'll find us at The Birmingham Dogs Home, Catherine De Barnes Lane, Catherine De Barnes, Solihull, B92 0DJ.
Please be aware of ongoing road works outside our site. Access is currently only available via Shadowbrook Lane in Hampton in Arden.
Kindly follow the diversion and plan for extra time if you have an appointment. ⚠️
Family Fun Day - Sat 22nd June at Tudor Grange Park in Solihull!
Make sure you save the date!
We will have a fun dog show, shopping stalls, refreshments, face painting, delicious food, tombola, raffle, Pet Pawtraits from Jennifer Jefferies Pet Photography, Characters from Crntral Legion, Police Dogs and much more!
10am until 4pm!
£2 per adult and £1 per child.
See you there!
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Here we have the very handsome Koba, who is a 6 year old German Shepherd. A sensitive boy who is very cuddly once you build up that bond.
View his full profile here and find out more about him - https://birminghamdogshome.org.uk/dogs/koba-133568/
Get ready to grin at our furbulous corporate networking event! 😊
• Enjoy mocktail demos and tasty treats 🍹🍴
• Bring your furry friends along! 🐾
• Parking is on the house 🚗
• Each company gets a 30-second pitch opportunity 🎤
📆 Wednesday 10th July
🕖 4:30pm - 7pm
📍 Manor Hotel, Solihull
A big shoutout to our event sponsors - The National Conference Centre 🙌
Secure your spot now - https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/yappyhour
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Earlier this month, we launched our incredibly important Little Miracles appeal 🐾 Thank you so much to everyone who has already shown their support by donating and sharing our cause on social media and with friends! The appeal has been created to help us to address the rising problem of pregnant dogs being abandoned in the West Midlands. Birmingham Dogs Home has felt the impact of this significant rise in pregnant dogs, prompting the urgent need for us to create a dedicated "whelping unit" to provide safe birthing environments. We're calling on our incredible supporters to help us in raising £50,000 for this essential new facility. Learn more about how your donations will help our appeal by checking out our website - https://birminghamdogshome.org.uk/little-miracles-appeal/ Thank you for your support in giving a safe start for mums and their pups! 💚💜 #BirminghamDogsHome #DogCharity #Brum #Birmingham #Wolverhampton #Wolves #AnimalCharity #Woof #WestMidlands #Charity
Countdown is on!
Snowdon at Sunrise - Still time to join us! Gear up for an epic outdoor adventure! Conquer Yr Wyddfa and savour an epic sunrise from Wales' highest peak! 🏔️ We set off in just 2 weeks, so don't delay and sign up now to secure your spot with our team, and check out the website for more information. Let's do it for the dogs - https://bit.ly/BDHSnowdonChallenge24
It's time to take on Snowdon at Sunrise! Help support out team of challenge eventers as they tackle Snowdon at 1am in just over a weeks time! We have staff members, corporate supporters, adopters and dog lovers all taking part and all helping to raise vital funds for our homeless dogs...just like these cute puppies! You can support them by donating to their JustGiving page here - https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/snowdonatsunrisechallenge
Are you taking part in our ‘Spring into May’ 100k challenge? We are joining our canine carers in getting out and about, walking, jogging or cycling 100k during May and helping to raise £100 for our homeless dogs - just like Blu. There is still plenty of time to join us! And when you reach your first £50 target you get a gift from us! So go on…sign up and make a difference today - https://birminghamdogshome.org.uk/support-us/spring-into-may-2024/
Are you ready to take on a new challenge and raise some money for an amazing local charity? Why not join us this October to take on an incredible challenge and walk one of the most picturesque ridges in the UK. For those that feel that isn’t challenging enough you can do the double and return to the start point covering a whopping 18 miles and almost 2,000m of ascent. All in the stunning Malvern hills and your dogs are welcome too! For more information on this challenge and many others, please go to our website. https://birminghamdogshome.org.uk/events/malvern-hills-2/ #BirminghamDogsHome #DogCharity #Brum #Birmingham #Wolverhampton #Wolves #AnimalCharity #Woof #WestMidlands #Charity
In just over 6 weeks, a team of incredible dog lovers will be setting off on an epic challenge; 🌄 To conquer Snowdon at Sunrise! 💪 You can be part of this unique and unforgettable experience and help raise much needed donations, with every penny raised going to help the dogs in our care. Sign up now to secure your spot with our team, and check out the website for more information. Let's do it for the dogs - https://bit.ly/BDHSnowdonChallenge24
A week today we will have a team of runners taking part in the Great Birmingham Run 10k and Half Marathon. They do it for the dogs, dogs just like Ash who are getting overlooked at our centre and rely on our teams care to ensure they have a fulfilling life until they find a loving new home. Every runner will be running for a dog in our care and every step will help raise funds for us to continue their care. We thought we would share a video of our own member of staff, Rachel Frost, who is taking on the half marathon dressed as a Hot Dog 🌭 for Ash. Will you be there cheering them on? Please give them some encouragement if you see them and support them in you can. Visit Ash’s profile here - https://birminghamdogshome.org.uk/dogs/ash-127289/ Good luck everyone! Donate to their challenge here ➡️ https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/bdhrunners2024?utm_medium=campaign&utm_content=campaign%2Fbdhrunners2024&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share
You can now sponsor a kennel at our centres from as little as £4 a month Your support will help us keep them warm, shower them with love and provide vital medical care to keep them happy and healthy. When you sponsor a kennel you will receive a welcome pack including gifts of your choice and regular updates to know how your support in helping the dog in your kennel. Why not sign up now and start changing lives today - https://birminghamdogshome.org.uk/sponsor-a-kennel/
Is it time for your pooch to get a bit of a pamper? Whether it's a nail trim, or the full Spaw day, we've got everything covered For prices and how to book -https://birminghamdogshome.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/0014_BDH_Services_A5_Grooming_v1.pdf #BirminghamDogsHome #DogCharity #Brum #Birmingham #Wolverhampton #Wolves #AnimalCharity #Woof #WestMidlands #Charity
One month the go! Join us on May the 5th for the Birmingham 10k or half Marathon 🏃♀️ Embrace fresh air, fitness and enjoyment, all while supporting local homeless dogs. What could be better? Sign up now: 🔟 10k - https://runforcharity.com/birmingham-dogs-home/great-birmingham-run-10k/register 💪 Half Marathon - https://runforcharity.com/birmingham-dogs-home/great-birmingham-run-half-marathon/register #BirminghamDogsHome #DogCharity #Brum #Birmingham #Wolverhampton #Wolves #AnimalCharity #Woof #WestMidlands #Charity
As we are all enjoying our Easter Bank Holiday, we just wanted to remind you how your amazing support enables our team to continue caring for dogs like Spot. 🌷 Spot came into our Wolverhampton Centre recently as a stray. She was limping on her front legs, had hair loss and her skin was extremely sore too. After a trip to the vets the X-rays showed a clear fracture to her front leg which sadly had to be amputated. As well as lots of TLC, medicated baths and pain relief, Spot started to make progress and was soon hopping around her kennel and causing trouble! Everyone who owns dogs knows that that is the point when you know your dogs is feeling better - when they start being cheeky again! Spot has made a full recovery and is now loving life in her new home thanks to your ongoing support and donations towards her veterinary treatment. 💜💚 If you want to help us care for dogs like Spot then please consider sponsoring a kennel and donating monthly from as little as £4 a month. That £4 really does save lives. https://birminghamdogshome.org.uk/sponsor-a-kennel/
Are you ready to take on a new challenge in 2024?🏔️ Why not take on our Snowdon Challenge Event and be rewarded with an epic sunrise from the summit of Wales’ highest mountain. You’ll get full support along the way by our team of experienced mountain leaders who will ensure you get the very best of this amazing experience. We have 3 funding options available: Option 1 – Self funded: £60 fee paid online & no fundraising commitment Option 2 – Charity sponsorship: £10 reg fee paid online & at least £250 charity sponsorship Option 3 – Mixed fundraising: £30 reg fee paid online & at least £200 charity sponsorship Not only will this challenge be incredible but you will also be raising money for the amazing work we do here at BDH, helping to rescue and rehome our lovely dogs! 🏔️ Sign up here - https://bit.ly/BDHSnowdonChallenge24 #ChallengeEventsBDH #SnowdonSunrise #AdventureAwaits #BirminghamDogsHome #DogCharity #Brum #Birmingham #Wolverhampton #Wolves #AnimalCharity #Woof #WestMidlands #Charity
On #NationalPuppyDay we are just going to leave this here…sound on! Let’s see you puppies 👇🏻
This week we want to raise awareness around the common foreign bodies we see our patients eat and swallow, these can go on to cause a gut obstruction which can be quite serious and make your pet unwell. Common symptoms include: 🐾 Vomiting 🐾 Diarrhoea 🐾 A painful tummy – yelping or growling when you touch their tummy or sitting in a “prayer position” with their front legs on the floor and their bum in the air 🐾 Constipation (not being able to poo) 🐾 Low energy (lethargy) 🐾 Less or no interest in food 🐾 Weight loss. If you are worried that your pet may have ingested something please contact your vet immediately.
To celebrate Mother’s Day our Ambassador PJ Ellis wanted to share his Best Dog Mum! Who are you nominating as your best dog mum? Tag them below ⬇️
Time to celebrate dog mums!!! Find out who is the Nations top celebrity dog mums! We have conducted a survey with the help of our supporters and dog lovers across the West Midlands to find out who you think is the top celebrity dog mum to celebrate Mother’s Day! Our Ambassador PJ Ellis has the results for you! Thanks to everyone who took part in our survey and we also cannot forget that you are all Top Dog Mums! So share your photos in the comments below! The results are in! The Royal Family Beverley Knight Jodie Prenger Leona Lewis Ruth Langsford
Come and see us Crufts! We are in Hall 3! We have Spin & Win, Sponsor a Kennel info, toys from Ancol Pet Products which has ALL been donated! So anything you buy comes straight to our dogs! We also have Fish4Dogs treats on our stand too! See you all soon!
Ready for a challenge in 2024?🏃🏽Join us in conquering the Birmingham 10k or half Marathon on May 5th. Embrace fresh air, fitness and enjoyment, all while supporting local homeless dogs. What could be better? Sign up now: Half Marathon - https://runforcharity.com/birmingham-dogs-home/great-birmingham-run-half-marathon/register 10k - https://runforcharity.com/birmingham-dogs-home/great-birmingham-run-10k/register
How to find us At our Solihull Centre we currently have road works which has closed both ends of Catherine-de-Barnes Lane. This is due to be in place for quite some time. Access to us in now from Shadowbrook Lane in Hampton in Arden. Please take a look at this video which will help give you an idea of the route from the Catherine-de-Barnes, Solihull end. You need to follow the round diversion sign. If you have any problems please do not hesitate to give us a call on 0121 643 5211 (opt 1) and please allow extra time for your journey.
Birmingham Dogs Home was founded in 1892 on land made available by the late Sir Alfred Gooch Bart in New Canal Street, Birmingham. Sadly this building, which over a century later still had ‘Birmingham Home for Lost and Starving Dogs' proudly displayed above its doors, was destroyed in a fire during 2014 – but from the foundations established at this humble building, the charity continues to exist and grow.
Almost 100 years after the charities founding - in 1987 - the Duchess of York officially opened the new Bartholomew Street home, which had been purpose-built to provide shelter and protection for over 150 abandoned dogs in comfortable kennel blocks with adjacent facilities, such as its own vets' clinic, puppy unit and isolation block.
The home is a charity which can only survive through the generosity and support of the general public and benefactors from the local community. Without this we would be unable to carry on the vital work of rescuing and rehoming abandoned dogs.
The tremendous help given over the years has allowed us to improve and extend our facilities and, therefore, our ability to care for these unfortunate former pets.
While the Birmingham site houses our head office, our second site - Sunnyside - in Coven, Wolverhampton, is a showpiece 21st century home built at the cost of £2m and opened in September 2002.
Sunnyside houses 100 strays in state-of-the-art accommodation complete with veterinary consulting room and isolation unit for dogs requiring special, one-to-one care and treatment.
In 2017 we celebrated our 125 years in rescuing stray dogs in our local community and will continue to help stray and abandoned dogs for many years to come.
Our New Birmingham Centre in Catherine-de-Barnes
The kennels, which we believe are one of the best purpose-built homes in the UK, are surrounded by green fields and towering trees which allow for excellent exercise facilities and the opportunity for potential owners to walk and get to know their dog of choice better.
In recent years the charity recognised that the facilities offered by our rehoming centre in Digbeth were falling behind the expected standard of a modern animal welfare establishment. With very little room to expand the existing home the Trustees decided to find a new location for the centre on the South side of Birmingham, a site that can enhance the service provided by the charity now and for years to come.
After looking at 65 potential sites the Trustees agreed to purchase a 12.45 acre site situated on Catherine de Barnes Lane, Solihull. The site is in the Green Belt, so a very detailed environmentally considerate design had to be put together if the charity had any hope of gaining the necessary planning approval from Solihull Council. Such a scheme was compiled and on the 10th July 2013 planning approval was granted for the construction of a £5.5M Animal Welfare Centre.
On the 22nd September 2014 work began on site with the new home opening on the 23rd October 2015. The Centre comprises of 128 large kennels with under floor heating, veterinary suite, education / community centre and superb staff facilities. The 12.45 acre site gives plenty of room, for volunteers and supporters looking to find their new companion, to walk dogs in open countryside.
Birmingham Dogs Home recognises that none of this would have been possible without the loyal long standing support of the people of Birmingham, Solihull and the West Midlands.
If you would like to support our stray dogs then please visit our website here and see how you can help.
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