Danaher Animal Home - RSPCA

24/04/2025

🐾 Meet Tommy – Our Handsome, High-Spirited Staffie! 🐾

Tommy came to Danaher through no fault of his own, and while he's doing his best, he's finding kennel life tough — because all he really wants is to be with people! In true Staffie style, Tommy is bursting with love, energy, and enthusiasm. He thrives on human company and lights up when he's exploring our secure off-lead areas, especially if there’s a tennis ball involved!

This sociable young lad is not just fun-loving, he's also eager to learn! He’d love some training sessions and might even enjoy the challenge of agility courses. While he can be a bit excited on the lead at first, he soon settles into a comfortable rhythm, making walks a joy.

Tommy’s dream is a forever home where he can share all the affection in his big Staffie heart and receive plenty in return. We are looking for an ADULT ONLY home and one without any other pets.

If you’re looking for a loyal companion to fill your days with fun, cuddles, and tail wags, Tommy could be the perfect match. 💙Submit an interest form today: https://danaheranimalhome.org.uk/dogs/71225/tommy

24/04/2025

SUCCESS STORY: Nemo 💙✨

We've had a wonderful update from Nemo's owners:

"We affectionately call him Nimmy now...Nemo when he's misbehaving lol!

Nemo has become a wonderful part of our family over this past year and a half. He is cheeky, mischievous, loves holding our shoes in his mouth and will play with his ball for hours on end. He has settled in perfectly and loves joining us on our outdoor adventures - running, hiking and camping. On a walk, you'll find him swimming, jumping through fields, and rolling in the muddiest of puddles. He is the happiest boy and the perfect addition to our family - we are so lucky to have him."

It sounds like Nemo is having the best adventure ever! We love hearing from you if you have adopted one of our animals in the past. Please do send some photos and a short write up to [email protected]

24/04/2025

ENZO FOUND A HOME 💙

Another exciting rehoming! Enzo found his perfect home with his new family and we waved him off to live a life of zoomies, cuddles and snacks! Good Luck Enzo!

Are you interested in adopting an animal from us? You can see all of our available Dogs, Cats and Smalls here: https://danaheranimalhome.org.uk/

23/04/2025

****EDIT: Thank you for the overwhelming support and interest.
We have closed applications at this time and we will be contacting suitable matches shortly. We will re open applications should we need any more homes for these little ones after initial contact etc.

Can You Help Us Change Their Lives? 💙

Twelve Chihuahua x Pomeranian crosses have recently come into our care after being rescued from extremely poor conditions. These sweet dogs haven’t had the chance to experience regular walks, consistent care, or the comfort of a loving home—until now.

They’re still learning how to trust, and most aren’t used to walking on a lead just yet. Right now, they need homes with secure gardens where they can begin their toilet training journey and feel safe in their surroundings—walks may come later, in their own time. We have been seeing some great progress with some of the dogs toileting on training pads and feeling more confident to slowly explore our outside paddocks.

They’re under-socialised and wary of both people and other dogs, but we’re already seeing signs of progress with some playful behaviour. Because of this, we’re open to some of them possibly living with existing dogs, depending on individual temperaments and a successful meet and greet as part of the process before adopting.

They range in age from 8-month-old pups to 3-4 years old, and so we’ll assess each dog’s needs individually when it comes to children in the home. These dogs have missed out on so much—but with your help, they can finally start the life they’ve always deserved. If you think you can give one of these little ones a safe, patient, and loving home, please get in touch and fill out an interest form here: https://danaheranimalhome.org.uk/dogs/49379/pomeranian-x-chihuahuas

*Please note we will be arranging first meets from next week once the dogs have had their final medical checks and settled in a little more.

23/04/2025

📢 CALLING ALL LURCHER LOVERS 📢

Henry the Lurcher has been in kennels for over 250 days now, and we are desperate to find him the perfect home!

When he first came to us, Henry was very reactive on his lead when he saw other dogs. But the brilliant staff here at Danaher have worked tirelessly with him on a long lead—taking him to new places and slowly introducing him to doggy friends to help desensitise him.

And just look at his amazing progress! Henry now loves playing with his friends and is showing less and less interest in other dogs on his walks. He’s still continuing his long lead training and smashing it!

Henry’s perfect home would be adult-only, with patient new owners who can continue his training journey. He still gets frustrated on a short lead, so he’ll need space to explore and keep learning on a long lead.

He’ll need to be the only pet in the home (no other dogs, cats or small animals) while he continues to grow in confidence.

Please share the word for Henry 💙 Let’s help this sweet boy finally find the home he deserves!

Fill out an interest form here: https://danaheranimalhome.org.uk/dogs/10616/henry

23/04/2025

MEET BLU 💙✨

Charming Blu is waiting patiently to find that forever home. He is an inside and outdoor cat and would love a home without any other cats or dogs so he can be the centre of attention and lap up all the love. Blu can live with children aged 10+ who are used to being around cats and knowing they sometimes want their space.

Can you give Blu the chance to get out of cattery that he so desperately needs? 🥰 Fill out an interest form below: https://danaheranimalhome.org.uk/cats/18506/blu

23/04/2025

Thank you EVERYONE for all the messages and help. We have been generously gifted a container! 💞

Thanks all that messaged and shared. Your help is always so appreciated and we couldn't help all of the animals without you!

*EDIT: WE HAVE NOW SECURED A CONTAINER. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP.*

📣 ATTENTION LOCAL BUSINESSES & COMPANIES 📣

We’re reaching out with a BIG request and an even bigger opportunity to make a difference to the animals in our care! 💙

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we’re now in urgent need of a CONTAINER at Danaher Animal Home to help us keep things running smoothly for our animals. 🐾

🙏 Can you help?
We’re looking for a local business or company willing to donate or sponsor a container for us. In return, we’d love to:

✨ Plaster your logo proudly on the container
✨ Display a banner with your business details on it
✨ Give you a massive shout-out to our 35,000+ followers on social media

It’s a fantastic way to show your community support and get great visibility.

📩 If you or someone you know can help, please get in touch via:
[email protected]

📢 Please share this far and wide — every share helps!

THANK YOU from all of us (two-legged and four!) 🐶🐱💙

(Pictured is Wonder - still looking for her forever home: https://danaheranimalhome.org.uk/dogs/79884/wonder

22/04/2025

MEET MISS HONEY 🍯

Miss Honey is a gentle, 2-year-old sweetheart ready for her forever home! 💛 She may be shy at first, but with patience and love, she’ll bloom into the most loyal, loving companion. 🌸

Miss Honey is looking for a peaceful home with no other pets and children aged 8+, where she can take her time to feel safe and settled. If you're ready to open your heart to this special girl, she’s ready to meet you! 🐶💕

Fill out an interest form here: https://danaheranimalhome.org.uk/cats/24282/miss-honey

Did you know you can sponsor each of our animals individually too? We know not everyone can adopt but if you'd still like to help Miss Honey you can find her fundraiser here: https://danaheranimalhome.org.uk/sponsor/09884/miss-honey

22/04/2025

MEET OAK 🌳💙

This stunning lurcher came to us as a stray, and while we don’t know much about his past, he’s been nothing but love and joy since arriving in our care! 💕

Oak is a certified cuddle enthusiast who adores attention from his handlers. While he’s selective with his canine pals, he walks nicely with some dogs but would thrive as the only dog in the home. 🐾 We are also looking for a house with children aged 12+.

As a true sight hound, Oak has a strong prey drive—so no small animals, and he’ll need to stay on lead during walks. But with a face this gorgeous and a heart full of love, we know Oak is the perfect match for someone seeking an adventurous, loyal companion. 🐕✨

Could that someone be you? 💌
Read more and fill out an interest form here:
https://danaheranimalhome.org.uk/dogs/45843/oak

22/04/2025

Nellie has had a fun morning with her new best friend Bailey - playing in the tunnel and enjoying her time in the sun! ☀️

We are still looking for a wonderful forever home for Nellie. She can live with another dog that matches her play style, a bigger breed who is still fairly young would suit best.

Children in the household would need to be around 12+ because of Nellie's size and energy! ⭐

Please read more about Nellie and fill out an interest form here: https://danaheranimalhome.org.uk/dogs/89746/nellie

Let's find Nellie a home!

21/04/2025

EMERGENCY FOSTER HOME NEEDED 🚨 PLEASE SHARE 🚨

Meet Blue 💙. Blue is a 2 year old German Shepherd who is desperately looking for a foster home so he can have surgery on his hip.

We are looking for a fosterer who will be able to keep Blue at home with restricted exercise for a period of 8-10 weeks after his surgery. He is such a loving and friendly boy and would love a comfortable home to recover in. Blue could be in a house with another calm dog who will give him space whilst he recovers.

Do you think you can help Blue? Please email [email protected] and somebody will get in touch to explain a little more about Blue's situation and what is expected.

If you want to know more about fostering you can visit our website: https://danaheranimalhome.org.uk/fostering

THANKYOU 🥰

21/04/2025

*EDIT: WE HAVE NOW SECURED A CONTAINER. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP.*

📣 ATTENTION LOCAL BUSINESSES & COMPANIES 📣

We’re reaching out with a BIG request and an even bigger opportunity to make a difference to the animals in our care! 💙

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we’re now in urgent need of a CONTAINER at Danaher Animal Home to help us keep things running smoothly for our animals. 🐾

🙏 Can you help?
We’re looking for a local business or company willing to donate or sponsor a container for us. In return, we’d love to:

✨ Plaster your logo proudly on the container
✨ Display a banner with your business details on it
✨ Give you a massive shout-out to our 35,000+ followers on social media

It’s a fantastic way to show your community support and get great visibility.

📩 If you or someone you know can help, please get in touch via:
[email protected]

📢 Please share this far and wide — every share helps!

THANK YOU from all of us (two-legged and four!) 🐶🐱💙

(Pictured is Wonder - still looking for her forever home: https://danaheranimalhome.org.uk/dogs/79884/wonder

21/04/2025

SUCCESS STORY: Hestia and Freya (Was Primrose and Fifi) 🐾

A brilliant update for some of our cattery residents who found their new home!

"Hi there Danaher!
An update on Primrose and Fifi since they joined us in Brentwood:
Primrose (now Hestia) and Fifi (Now Freya) have made themselves very comfortable in their new home, both have put on some weight and Hestia's fur has fully grown back.

They are both very affectionate and love a fuss as soon as we come home from work. They both also love a game, and have grown very fond of the laser pointer. Freya in particular is an excellent hunter. Hestia also loves a cuddle in bed and will always say good morning at the weekends.

Both are still very fussy girls when it comes to their food, but love dreamies! Their personalities have really shone through after a couple of weeks of settling in, and look forward to seeing them carry on exploring outside once the weather is nicer!
Molly and Marcus"

We love hearing your success stories and getting updates about all of our past residents. If you have adopted a Dog, Cat or Small from us please do send a short write up and some photos to [email protected]

21/04/2025

A big thank you to Pets at Home Braintree for supporting us during their Pets Foundation Easter appeal. 💙

And an even bigger thank you to everyone who donated at Braintree Pets at Home. Your support makes a huge difference.

We hope everyone had a lovely easter weekend 🐰

20/04/2025

Did you know we offer a free collection service for larger donations? 🚚

If you're donating bulky furniture or undertaking a full house clearance, we can help! Our dedicated vehicle can collect items free of charge within the local area*.

With five fantastic charity shops, a thriving online marketplace, and our animal home, your donations go a long way in supporting our work. Every item helps — whether it’s resold, recycled, or reused — and we’re proud to champion sustainability wherever possible. Please note, however, that there are some items we’re unable to accept (see the lists below for more info).

You can drop donations at any of our charity shops or directly at the animal home:
👉 Find your nearest shop: https://danaheranimalhome.org.uk/charity-shops

For larger collections, just drop us an email at:
📩 [email protected]

Thank you for your support!

Please follow Danaher Animal Home - Marketplace on Facebook for exciting items that can be purchased for great prices!

20/04/2025

Did you know 80% of a Guinea Pig's diet is Hay? 💙

We've got some information we think you should know:

Fibre from feeding hay and fresh grass is really important for:
Dental health – Guinea pigs’ teeth continually grow and chewing good quality hay will help wear them down. Without this fibre they may develop dental disease.

Digestive health – Fibre keeps a guinea pig’s gut moving reducing the risk of gut stasis and bloat.

Make sure you feed a HIGH QUALITY feeding hay. Here's some advice about what to look for:

𝐁𝐄𝐃𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐇𝐀𝐘🛏️
❌ Often cheaply manufactured and can remain packaged for long periods
✅ Comfortable to sleep on and provides insulation in the winter
❌ Unknown nutritional value
❌ May be less tasty – reduces guinea pig’s hay intake to a level insufficient to support dental and digestive health
❌ Can be yellow or brown and dusty and can contain mould spores

𝐅𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐇𝐀𝐘🍽️
✅ Grown specifically for feeding small animals
✅ Should be cut at full bloom for a lush, green hay ideal for enrichment
✅ Nutritionally Rich
✅ High fibre for a healthy gut
✅ Barn-dried and dust-extracted to help maintain respiratory health.

It's important to note that where possible, we advise keeping the piggies feeding hay off the floor of their enclosure. This is to prevent them from soiling on it. However, we know piggies love to 'redecorate' their homes with their hay so this isn't always easy! 🤣

For more information and advice, please feel free to contact our dedicated smalls team!

19/04/2025

ARNOLD HAS FOUND HIS PERFECT HOME 🥰

And another one! Arnold has a new loving home. We were so happy for this bundle of energy to find his perfect match and we wish him all the best in his new adventures.

If you'd like to see any of our available dogs, cats and smalls, you can visit our website here: https://danaheranimalhome.org.uk/

19/04/2025

Thankyou EVERYONE who came along today to our Easter Event! 🐰

It was such a brilliant day filled with so much fun.

We’ve raised lots of money for our animals and we couldn’t have done that without you! More updates to come soon 💙