Cheltenham Animal Shelter

Cheltenham Animal Shelter We care for and rehome Gloucestershire's unwanted and abandoned cats, dogs and small animals. Please visit our website for more details.
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Cheltenham Animal Shelter is a charity that has been helping animals since 1926. Based in the heart of Gloucestershire, we rescue and rehome stray, unwanted and abandoned cats, dogs and small animals. Each year we care for hundreds of animals without the help of government funding so we rely greatly on the generosity of animal lovers like you to ensure that our doors remain firmly open. Cheltenham

Animal Shelter is an executive member of the ‘Association of Dogs and Cats Homes’, whereby we adhere to and exceed their code of practice. At our Cheltenham site, in addition to our rehoming facilities, we have dog and cat boarding facilities, dog daycare, dog grooming parlour, charity shop, and low-cost vet practice. Proceeds from these businesses help the rescue animals in our care.

Light Up Their Lives This Christmas 🎄As the festive season draws near, we’re reminded of how much warmth and joy our pet...
21/11/2025

Light Up Their Lives This Christmas 🎄

As the festive season draws near, we’re reminded of how much warmth and joy our pets bring into our lives - the wag of a tail, a soft purr on your lap, the comfort of their presence. But for homeless animals, the festive season can be just another cold, uncertain time.

This year, our Light Up Their Lives Christmas Appeal is more important than ever. With your help, we can give these vulnerable pets the care, shelter, and hope they deserve.

When Barbie first came to us, she was thin, anxious and unsure of how to be a dog. She didn’t even know how to play. But thanks to patient walking, gentle play, and caring hands, Barbie rediscovered her playful spirit and learned to trust again. Barbie will spend this Christmas in her new home - and with your support, we can give more dogs like her a second chance.

Thanks to your generosity we have helped hundreds of animals this year, and on any given day we look after around 70 animals at our Cheltenham site.

Will you help us be there for them? Your donation - no matter how small - means food, warmth, medical care, training, and love when it’s needed most.

Please consider making a gift today. Together, we can light up their lives this Christmas and give these animals the hope and care they deserve.

Make a donation at ❤️ www.gawa.org.uk/appeal ❤️ or via the button on this post.

A huge thank you to The Bootlacers for raising an incredible £1,197.00 in ticket sales and raffle proceeds at their annu...
21/11/2025

A huge thank you to The Bootlacers for raising an incredible £1,197.00 in ticket sales and raffle proceeds at their annual charity concert on 11th October!

We’re so grateful to everyone who went along and helped make it such a fantastic evening.

A special thank you as well to Amwins Global Risks for generously donating raffle prizes.

Your support means the world to us! 🎶💛

Six-year-old Luna is a true free spirit who would thrive in a quiet, rural home with someone around for much of the day....
20/11/2025

Six-year-old Luna is a true free spirit who would thrive in a quiet, rural home with someone around for much of the day. She isn’t happy being kept indoors, so once she’s settled, she’ll need safe, free access to the outdoors to explore at her leisure.

Affectionate, friendly, and wonderfully chatty, Luna adores human company but prefers to be the only cat in the home. She would be well suited to a household with older teenage children.

If you have the perfect pad for Luna, please email 👉 [email protected] 👈 to apply or find out more.

🎶Can You Bring the Festive Magic? 🎄Our booked choir has had to cancel, so we’re on the lookout for a last-minute choir t...
20/11/2025

🎶Can You Bring the Festive Magic? 🎄

Our booked choir has had to cancel, so we’re on the lookout for a last-minute choir to perform at our Festive Fayre next Thursday, 27th November!

If you’re part of a school, community, or church choir, we’d love to have you join us for a 45-minute festive set starting at 5:45pm.

It’s a wonderful chance to spread some Christmas cheer and be part of a heart-warming community event.

If you can help, please send us a message or email [email protected] — we’d be so grateful! 🎤✨

Meet two-year-old Pumpkin!This clever, independent girl knows what she likes – cosy sofas, back scratches, and fuss fro...
19/11/2025

Meet two-year-old Pumpkin!

This clever, independent girl knows what she likes – cosy sofas, back scratches, and fuss from her favourite people. Once she trusts you, she’s affectionate, funny, and full of character.

Pumpkin needs a calm, adult-only home where she can be the only pet, enjoy peaceful walks, and relax in a secure garden. She loves scent games, sunbathing, and showing off her hilarious back-scratch wiggle!

Loyal, bright, and cheeky, Pumpkin is ready to be someone’s perfect companion - email 👉[email protected] 👈 to apply!

Find out more about Pumpkin and watch videos of her having fun at 👉 www.gawa.org.uk/adopt/pumpkin

Seven-month-old Thimble is super sweet hammy. She loves curling up under her house in her fluffy bedding and enjoys a ta...
18/11/2025

Seven-month-old Thimble is super sweet hammy. She loves curling up under her house in her fluffy bedding and enjoys a tasty treat - especially mealworms!

Although she is still a little nervous at the moment, she was happy with handling in her previous home and is becoming more comfortable with our team.

Thimble would love a large enclosure with plenty of hiding spaces and places to explore. That the ideal size for a hamster enclosure is at least 100cm x 50cm x 50cm - pictures of accommodation will be asked for upon application.

If you have space in your heart for Thimble, email 👉 [email protected] 👈 to apply or find out more.

To see all our pets waiting to be adopted, visit 👉 www.gawa.org.uk

Join us as we transform Cheltenham Animal Shelter into a magical winter wonderland on Thursday 27th November, 4:30–7pm —...
17/11/2025

Join us as we transform Cheltenham Animal Shelter into a magical winter wonderland on Thursday 27th November, 4:30–7pm — and yes, your dog can meet Santa Paws in our very own doggy grotto!

✨ FREE ENTRY! Bring the whole family for an evening packed with festive fun:
• A sparkling Christmas Market full of local stallholders and perfect stocking fillers
• Santa’s Grotto for the little ones and Santa Paws Grotto for your four-legged friends
• Delicious food & drink, including mulled wine, homemade cakes, hot drinks and a sizzling BBQ
• Live festive entertainment, games and raffle fun
• Late-night shopping at our charity shop

💛 We need your help! To make the night extra special, we’re looking for:
• Cakes and bakes for our cosy café
• Bottles, cans or boxes of booze for our popular Boozy Tombola
• Raffle prizes — vouchers, hampers or individual gifts welcome!

If you or your business can donate, please email 👉 [email protected] 👈 to get involved.

Let’s make this year’s Festive Fayre a night to remember!

PLEASE NOTE: This is a limited fund that was kindly donated to us for this purpose and, due to the high number of reques...
17/11/2025

PLEASE NOTE: This is a limited fund that was kindly donated to us for this purpose and, due to the high number of requests already received, we are unable to accept any new enquiries. If further funds can be secured, we will re-advertise the scheme. Thank you for your understanding.

✨ Discounted Cat Neutering at CASVET ✨

Cheltenham Animal Shelter are helping cat owners who may be struggling with costs by offering affordable neutering to keep pets safe, healthy, and prevent unwanted litters.

We are offering:
• Cat neutering (male or female) for £15
• Microchipping at the same time as neutering for just £5
• All enquiries to 👉 [email protected] 👈

If you or someone you know could benefit, please get in touch. Let’s work together to protect cats in our community.

Six-year-old Greek harehound, Laina, has entered the Christmas Cracker class in our Winter Photo Pet Show, and what a cr...
16/11/2025

Six-year-old Greek harehound, Laina, has entered the Christmas Cracker class in our Winter Photo Pet Show, and what a cracker she is!

With four fun classes to choose from, the competition is open to pets of any kind and is a really fun way to celebrate your favourite family member this festive season.

Whether you have your own Christmas Cracker, Santa's Little Helper, Cosiest Pet or a Winter's Tale to share, we can't wait to find out how your pet brings joy to your life.

Enter now at 👉 www.gawa.org.uk/pet-show

With his stunning eyes and beautiful coat, one-year-old Ghost is every bit as charming as he looks. This handsome boy is...
15/11/2025

With his stunning eyes and beautiful coat, one-year-old Ghost is every bit as charming as he looks. This handsome boy is full of life, love, and energy – he’s always ready for his next adventure or a cuddle with his favourite humans.

Ghost is a super friendly lad who loves meeting people and will happily greet everyone like an old friend. He thrives on companionship and would love a home where someone is around most of the time – he’s used to having company throughout the day and really enjoys being part of the action.

He’s a lively, outdoorsy type who enjoys his walks and will need a secure garden to stretch his legs and burn off some of that wonderful Husky energy.

Ghost would be best as the only pet in the home – he can get a bit over-excited around other dogs and needs an environment without cats or small animals. He’s currently working on his muzzle training and doing really well with it!

Ghost could live with children aged 12+ who can enjoy his playful personality and help keep up with his enthusiasm.

If you’re looking for a bright, loving, and happy companion who’ll bring joy and fun to your home, Ghost might just be the perfect match - email 👉 [email protected] 👈 to apply or find out more!

To see all our pets seeking homes, visit 👉 www.gawa.org.uk

Our friends at Venture Studios Cheltenham are giving our supporters the chance to win a free family or pet photoshoot!Si...
14/11/2025

Our friends at Venture Studios Cheltenham are giving our supporters the chance to win a free family or pet photoshoot!

Simply complete a short (five questions) photography survey and you’ll be given the chance to enter a free prize draw to win a fantastic photography package.

Plus, for every survey completed, Venture Studios will donate £1 to the Shelter so please share the link with friends and family 👉 https://venturephotography.app.do/cheltenham-animal-shelter

The prize includes:
📸 A one-hour photoshoot for you, your family, or your furry best friend
📸 A personal viewing session of all your photos
📸 One framed photo print of your choice to take home (with the option to purchase more if you wish)

This offer runs until 30th November, so don’t miss your chance - complete the survey today!

Meet Gingernut! 🧡This gorgeous 7-year-old is looking for a loving home where she can be the only cat and get all the att...
13/11/2025

Meet Gingernut! 🧡

This gorgeous 7-year-old is looking for a loving home where she can be the only cat and get all the attention she deserves. Gingernut adores cuddles and loves having the freedom to explore the outdoors at her own pace.

Her favourite things? Catnip, tasty treats, and feathers on a string! She’s an adventurous girl who enjoys exploring but will always make time for lap cuddles and affection.

Her ideal home would be with no other cats and older teenage children.

If you are interested in giving Gingernut her forever home, email 👉 [email protected] 👈 to apply or find out more!

To see all our pets waiting for homes, visit 👉 www.gawa.org.uk

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Gardners Lane
Cheltenham
GL519JW

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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Cheltenham Animal Shelter is a charity that has been helping animals since 1926. Based in the heart of Gloucestershire, we rescue and re-home unwanted and abandoned stray cats, dogs and small animals. Each year we care for around 800 animals at a cost of £650,000 without the help of any Government funding. We rely greatly on the generosity of animal lovers like you to ensure that our doors remain firmly open. Providing we have space available, members of the public needing to re-home their dog, cat or small animal can sign them over in to our care. We are extremely careful that all of our animals find their right home by asking potential owners to complete a life-style questionnaire and conducting a home visit. Cheltenham Animal Shelter are executive members of the ‘Association of Dogs and Cats Homes’, where we adhere to and exceed their code of practice. We also have dog boarding and cat boarding facilities available while you are away on holiday.