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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.

11/09/2024

We are experiencing problems with calls and internet across the site which is affecting the Cheltenham Animal Shelter, CASVet and Short Bark and Sides dog grooming.

We thank you for your patience while we wait for an engineer to resolve the issues and will reply to any telephone, email or website enquiries as soon as we are back online,

CASVet ask that you attend appointments as usual and come to the Shelter with any emergency cases or urgent enquiries.

Please attend any appointments regarding rescue animals, pet boarding or dog grooming as arranged.

Answers to most enquiries can be found on our website - search Cheltenham Animal Shelter.

10/09/2024

Unfortunately, our phone lines and emails are not working this afternoon but we are working hard to get back online as soon as possible.

If you are CASVET client and need urgent assistance, please come straight to the Shelter - the reception is open until 6:30pm on weekdays.

If you need to book a routine appointment, order prescription diet, flea or worm items, or need contact details for the out of hours veterinary services, please visit 👉 www.gawa.org.uk/casvet 👈

We apologise for any inconvenience.

08/09/2024

We have a lovely success story to share with you this Sunday featuring handsome Donut who came to the Shelter when he was 18-months-old because his owner was struggling to manage his separation anxiety.

Fortunately, Donut was only with us for a few weeks before heading home with his new owners, Matthew and Elizabeth, who renamed him Walnut. They recently told us how he has been getting on:

“It's now been about five months since Walnut (formerly Donut) joined our family, and he has brought us great joy! He is such a fun and affectionate boy who loves nothing more than plenty of cuddles and lots of time playing fetch.

He has masses of energy, but we take him out on a run every morning and a long walk every afternoon and then he's very happy to nap for much of the rest of the day. His favourite toys are balls in all shapes and sizes, and we're gradually building up our stock of indestructible ones since he chews through tennis balls in a matter of minutes. He is very intelligent and has quickly learnt all kinds of new commands. His recall is excellent, so we are often able to let him off the lead in the meadows and woods round our home. He loves meeting new people and new dogs and is gradually learning to be more gentle when he greets them.

We have made good progress with his separation anxiety: we're now able to leave him at home alone for a couple of hours at a time, as long as he has some stimulating toys or games to play with and can sit on the windowsill to watch for when we come back. But he's also been very happy to be dog-sat by various friends and family, including a long stay with my parents and their three dogs while we were abroad over the summer.

Walnut has been a wonderful addition to our family, and we can't thank you enough for all the care you gave him while he was in between homes, and for all the support you gave us before we took him home.”

It sounds like Walnut found his perfect match with his new family! Please share your success story with us at 👉 www.gawa.org.uk/success-stories 👈

07/09/2024

Two-year-old Chow Chow Lilibet is a special girl looking for an experienced owner who will show her the support and understanding she needs to settle into home life. She can be a little sensitive and would enjoy a more rural environment with lots of quiet walks where she can sniff to her hearts content!

When Lilibet has settled, she’ll show you just how affectionate she is and will be your best friend in the world. She is lots of fun and enjoys playing with her favourite humans.

Lilibet can find seeing other dogs quite stressful so would like to be the only pet in the home and have a spacious secure garden to relax in. Lilibet can be anxious around children so she would like an adult-only home.

If you would like to adopt lovely Lilibet, please email 👉 [email protected] 👈 for an application form.

06/09/2024

Margot was brought to us as a stray in July and it was clear that she had recently given birth. A few days later, four tiny kittens were brought in having been found without their mum. Happily, Margot took to the kittens right away and cared for them in our cat maternity pens.

Now the kittens are all grown up and ready to find homes of their own, Margot is looking for a family to love her as much as she will love you. She is extremely friendly and loves to have a fuss and is looking for a home where she can have access to the outside once settled.

Margot loves attention, a warm lap or a sunny spot to sleep in, and if there is a nice dinner at the end of the day she will be very happy.

If you would like to adopt Margot, please email 👉 [email protected] 👈 for an application form.

05/09/2024

Six-year-old Mya is a lovely girl looking for an understanding family who are willing to give her the time she needs to settle into a home and show her the love and attention she truly enjoys.

Mya finds being in kennels quite stressful and overwhelming so she would like a family who won’t leave her alone for too long.

She likes playing with her favourite humans as well as chasing tennis balls and getting her nose into a snuffle mat or two! Being a little adventurer at heart, she enjoys her walks especially in quieter areas where she can explore in her own time. Mya would like to be the only dog in the home as she has shown some signs of guarding around food and can be a little unsure out on walks.

If you have the supportive environment Mya is looking for, please email 👉 [email protected] 👈 for an application form, or to see all our pets waiting to be adopted, please visit 👉 www.gawa.org.uk 👈

05/09/2024

⭐ Congratulations Casvet!⭐

We are very proud to announce that Casvet has undergone rigorous assessment, and achieved General Practice accreditation under the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Practice Standards Scheme.

The Practice Standards Scheme (PSS) is an initiative to accredit UK veterinary practices in order to promote and maintain the highest standards of veterinary care.

Membership of the PSS is voluntary, and around 69% of eligible UK practices are part of it. These practices are also known as RCVS-accredited practices.

04/09/2024

Three-year-old Charlie and Theo are sweet boys who like their food. They enjoy spending time under their favourite hides and houses. They are both very shy at the moment while they adjust to their new surroundings - they will come out on occasion but are frightened by sudden movements. They may be able to live with guinea pig friendly cats or dogs if they are kept separate.

Charlie and Theo are looking for a big enclosure to share together. Please note that the minimum accommodation size for a pair of guinea pigs is 140cm by 70cm (4ft by 2ft). Pictures of accommodation will be asked for upon application.

If you have the perfect pad for Charlie and Theo, please email 👉 [email protected] 👈 for an application form, or to see all our pets waiting to be adopted, please visit 👉 www.gawa.org.uk 👈

03/09/2024

A HUGE WELL DONE and thank you to everyone who took part in Run Cheltenham on Sunday 1st September to raise money for our pets in need!

With 14 registered runners, including a team of seven from local business Pro-Bolt, raising almost £4k between them this is our most successful running event yet!

Alison and Erica from our fundraising team were there to offer congratulations and get some finish line photos.

Head over to our website to read the full article and, if you can, donate to support one of our runners to help them collectively cross the £4k mark!

💜 www.gawa.org.uk/fundraisers/run-cheltenham-2024-news 💜

You can also find out about other upcoming challenge events on our website.

02/09/2024

We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to Gloucestershire County Security who recently signed up to our Pet Pen Sponsorship for businesses scheme where they chose to sponsor a dog kennel and received a photo of our lovely Maple in their Welcome Pack.

Business owners, Rob Spence and his father, called in last Friday and very kindly donated lots of food and toys specifically for Maple and, as you can see, she couldn’t wait to investigate her hoard of treasures and immediately chose a tasty chew to enjoy!

You can find out more about sponsoring a pet pen at Cheltenham Animal Shelter as an individual at 👉 www.gawa.org.uk/sponsor-a-pet-pen 👈 and there is a ink at the bottom of the page if you wish to join as a business.

01/09/2024

It’s time for a Sunday success story and this week we are sharing the bittersweet ‘tail’ of a Syrian hamster called Bonnie who was signed over to the Shelter because her owner felt she was not getting the attention she deserved.

After a couple of weeks at the Shelter, Bonnie went to her forever home with new owner Lori, who recently told us:

“Bonnie was up for adoption at Cheltenham Animal Shelter earlier this year. She was a cream banded Syrian Hamster, believed to be about a year old. She was described as quite shy and timid, so I decided to adopt her as I've taken on a few adoptions of hamsters that have been more of a ghost hamster, and was more than happy to adopt another again.

I enquired about Bonnie early March and was delighted to hear back almost straight away. I collected her on the 17th March and she was moved into her Pawhut home, with lots of enrichment, deep bedding and a natural set up.

Unfortunately, we lost Bonnie quite suddenly in early June. An assessment from her vet suggested it was old age and she had passed in her sleep. Despite the short time we had with her, Bonnie came out of her shell quite quickly and became a huge part of our little family. We hope that she passed feeling loved and safe, although we still miss her terribly. She had a big personality and loved sitting on the sofa with us at night enjoying treats and cuddles. We'd like to thank Cheltenham Animal Shelter for uniting us with such a wonderful little hamster. We miss you Bon.”

We are very sad that Lori and her family did not get to spend more time with Bonnie but we are very grateful to them for giving this lovely little lady a very happy home during her final months.

Please share your adoption story with us at 👉 www.gawa.org.uk/success-stories 👈

31/08/2024

Six-year-old Spaniel Sam and his best friend in the world - four-year-old Cockapoo Susie, have found themselves in need of a new home following a decline in their owner’s health.

Sam and Susie are a beautiful duo who are both very sweet and love a cuddle. They are looking for a home where they can go out on lots of adventures, as both are full of energy and love exploring new places. Sam loves playing with tennis balls while Susie enjoys sniffing out tasty treats with scent games in the garden.

Sam and Susie would suit a household with children aged 14+ and with a spacious garden for them to play and relax in. They would like to be the only dogs in the home as Sam can be a little protective of Susie.

If you have the active environment these super dogs need, please email 👉 [email protected] 👈 for an application form, or to see all our pets waiting to be adopted, please visit 👉 www.gawa.org.uk 👈

30/08/2024

Dog reactivity can be an unwelcomed issue for dog owners. Your dog displaying excessive barking and lunging towards other dogs is not only unsafe, it can also take the pleasure out of walking time with your 4-legged friend.

However, these undesirable behaviours can be managed, and dog walks can become something enjoyable once again with good training practices.

If you need support with your dog’s reactivity, our team of canine behaviourists are keen to share their advice and knowledge through our Dog Reactivity Talk. Here you can gain a good understanding of the reasons reactivity might happen, as well as some practical tips and techniques on how to manage it.

Taking place on Friday 20th September at 10am at Cheltenham Animal Shelter, costing £25.

Book now and find out about other upcoming talks and workshops via the 'find out more' link at 👉 www. gawa.org.uk/workshops 👈

29/08/2024

Adorable three-year-old Suzie has the most beautiful green eyes! Her favourite things are her little toy dog, sitting on a lap, and boxes to hide in. Even though Suzie is a little shy, she is very affectionate and enjoys a good head scratch.

Her ideal home would be quiet, in a semi-rural location, without children or other animals. Suzie is a bit of a homebody but would like to have a garden to explore.

There were a few changes within a short space of time in her previous home, which she found quite stressful, and became cause for her owners to rehome her, so she would like a stable environment where she can settle in at her own pace.

If you would like to be considered for Suzy, please email 👉 [email protected] 👈 to apply or to see all our pets waiting to be adopted, please visit 👉 www.gawa.org.uk 👈

28/08/2024

Five-year-old Socks came to the Shelter due to a decline in his owner’s health and he is now looking for a patient forever home to show him the world is not such a scary place.

He is a gently boy who can be a little nervous at first but easily comes out of his shell the more he bonds with you. He can be a little cautious of handling so will need an understanding family who are willing to go at his speed and show him that head scratches can be awesome!

Socks has shown some signs of separation anxiety so would ideally like a home where he isn’t left for too long and where he access to a spacious garden to explore and let his playful side out. Children should be aged 14+ with no other pets in the home.

If you have the home Socks is waiting for, please email 👉 [email protected] 👈 for an application form, or to see all our pets waiting to be adopted, please visit 👉 www.gawa.org.uk 👈

27/08/2024

BABY RABBITS!! 💜

We have a group of very friendly, very cute three-month-old baby rabbits looking for forever homes! The litter has 5 boys and 1 girl who can be adopted in pairs, or individually to be bonded with other rabbits in the home.

Please note they have not yet been neutered so the girl currently separated from the boys. They will need to live with neutered rabbits if the other rabbit(s) is of the opposite s*x although neutering is advised in same s*x pairings as well. They are too small to be neutered at the moment so adopters will receive a neutering voucher on adoption day.

They will each need a large enclosure to call home with another rabbit for company. As rabbits love to live in bonded pairs or small groups, we do not rehome lone rabbits unless we have deemed it appropriate on welfare grounds.

Please email 👉 [email protected] 👈to apply.

26/08/2024

Autumn fashions now on sale at our charity shop in Cavendish House!

We have a range of top-quality homewares, books, games, clothes, accessories and shoes at both of our shops so please pop in – our helpful and friendly team will be pleased to see you!

Cavendish House shop – located on the first floor by the entrance from The Bridge Café. Open Tuesday to Saturday 9:30 to 5pm and 10:30 to 4:30 on Sunday.

Gardners Lane shop – based at Cheltenham Animal Shelter in Gardners Lane with free on-site parking. Open Monday to Friday 10 to 4:30 (4pm on Wednesday) and Saturday 11am to 3pm.

All proceeds help the rescue cats, dogs and small animals at Cheltenham Animal Shelter.

For more information about items we accept as donations and our on-site charity shop, please visit 👉 www.gawa.org.uk/charity-shop 👈

25/08/2024

It’s everyone’s favourite time of the week – success story Sunday! This week we are pleased to share these lovely photos of Doris the guinea pig who came to the Shelter in July and went to her forever home with new owner Maria just 10 days later.

Maria told us:

“Doris is a three-year-old Peruvian guinea pig. She enjoys climbing, being groomed and chatting to her friend. Her favourite foods are tomatoes, carrots, strawberries and spinach.

Doris has shown a lot of character over the last few weeks. She has settled in extremely well and her and my other guinea pig, Cinnamon, have become best of friends.

She has shown phenomenal climbing skills, and her confidence has grown hugely. She loves chatting to us and to Cinnamon, especially when there is food around. We are extremely happy with how Doris has settled into the family, and we are pleased to have given her a loving home.”

We are so pleased for Doris and her new family! Share you success story with us at 👉 www.gawa.org.uk/success-stories 👈

24/08/2024

Handsome five-year-old Teddy has come on leaps and bounds with his confidence by working with our team and we know he will make a fantastic addition to the right family.

He is a sweet boy who needs to take life one step at a time. He is very sensitive and can get a bit anxious so he is looking for an understanding owner who has time to show him that the world isn’t such a scary place! He is nervous at first with new people and environments but when he builds a bond with you his confidence shines.

Teddy would like a quiet adult-only home with no other animals and a large secure garden where he can explore and relax. If you bring Teddy into your life you will discover the rewarding experience of watching this beautiful boy blossom with all the support, care and love he deserves.

If you could give Teddy a forever home where he can thrive please email 👉[email protected] 👈 for an application form, or to see all our pets waiting to be adopted, please visit 👉 www.gawa.org.uk 👈

23/08/2024

We would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who responded to our recent appeal for donations of dog food.

We are overwhelmed by the response (as was the Amazon driver 🤣) and our dry dog food reserves are looking healthy once again!

Unfortunately, due to a change in policy by a supplier who has previously donated several large bags of dry food each month, we will rely on donations from our supporters moving forwards so please think of us in the future if you are able.

Our Amazon Wishlist includes our preferred brands, and a link can be found at 👉 www.gawa.org.uk/donate-items 👈

23/08/2024

Unfortunately, our phone lines and emails are not working this afternoon but we are working hard to get back online as soon as possible.

If you are CASVET client and need urgent assistance, please come straight to the Shelter - the reception is open until 6:30pm today (Friday 23rd August).

We are closed over the weekend and on Bank Holiday Monday so if you need emergency assistance over the weekend, please contact Chelvets / Dragon Vets near the racecourse.

If you need to book a routine appointment, order prescription diet, flea or worm items, or need contact details for the out of hours veterinary services, please visit 👉 www.gawa.org.uk/casvet 👈

We apologise for any inconvenience.

22/08/2024

Two-year-old Simba is looking for an adult-only home because he can be a little timid with handling but once he has settled and trusts you, he is such a loving chap who is happy to have lots of head scratches, which he adores.

Simba has lived with other cats and possibly could do again, but we don’t think he would be happy living a dog. He is such a sweetheart when you meet him you will instantly fall in love!

If you would like to be considered for Simba, please email 👉 [email protected] 👈 for an application form, or to see all our pets waiting to be adopted please visit 👉 www.gawa.org.uk 👈

21/08/2024

Four-year-old Freddie is a very sweet, cuddly boy with plenty of love to give. He is very energetic but soon calms down for a cuddle and he will lean on you when he wants a fuss.

He arrived at the Shelter as a stray in January and can take a little time to come out of his shell, but he has made lots of progress with the help of our team. He is a true foodie which means he engages well with training and enjoys lots of scent games.

Freddie was recently taken for a day out in the Malvern Hills - he travelled well and thoroughly enjoyed the long walk and experiencing lots of new smells!

He loves meeting new people and rarely has all four paws on the ground! He would benefit from a spacious garden to play in and is looking for a new owner that is ready to embrace life with a bouncy dog. Freddie would like to be the only pet in the home with children aged 16+.

Freddie is becoming frustrated in kennels and is showing signs of stress so please like and share this post to help our beautiful bouncy boy find the forever home he has been waiting for!

If you would like to adopt Freddie please email 👉 [email protected] 👈 for an application form, or visit 👉 www.gawa.org.uk 👈 to see all our pets waiting to be adopted.

20/08/2024

Four-year-old Moomoo is a very sweet boy who loves treats and veggies. He is still adjusting to life at the Shelter so he hides a lot at the moment but will come out for some company once he gets to know you.

Moomoo needs a large enclosure to call home with a neutered female for company. As rabbits love to live in bonded pairs or small groups, we do not rehome lone rabbits unless we have deemed it appropriate on welfare grounds.

If you have a best bunny buddy for lovely Moomoo to bond with, please email 👉 [email protected] 👈 or to see all our pets waiting to be adopted, please visit 👉 www.gawa.org.uk 👈

18/08/2024

Its time for a Sunday success story and we are delighted to share Toby’s ‘tail’! Toby was just three years old when he came to the Shelter in July 2022 after he became unhappy living with a young child.

Being dog-reactive, we knew this otherwise friendly and energetic young lad needed to find just the right home where he would have plenty of enrichment to engage his brain and lots of exercise to let off steam.

He was with us for a couple of months before finding his perfect match with new owner, Carol, who recently told us:

“Toby is fit and well, he is now down to 23.2kgs and runs round like a greyhound! He is still reactive towards other dogs, so we are still working on that, but we have an amazing training centre on our doorstep who are very supportive and full of useful info.

We started out having behaviour one-to-one sessions which were really helpful. We then moved onto scent work classes for reactive dogs and now attend a scent work club every Thursday evening (he actually works in a barn with other dogs and ignores them because he's so busy using his nose - he can't see them but he can hear and smell them).

We have competed in Nosework Games, Scentwork UK and just this weekend attended our first NNA trial. I've attached some photos to give you a flavour.
Thanks again for letting me adopt him, he really is taking me on a journey 😊”

We are so pleased for Toby and grateful to Carol for giving him the perfect environment to thrive. We wish them both the very best of luck in the ongoing training and competitions!

Share your success story with us at 👉 www.gawa.org.uk/success-stories 👈

17/08/2024

Seven-year-old happy chappy Kenai is a very friendly boy who loves nothing more than being the centre of attention and meeting people out and about.

He likes to travel and explore new environments, sniffing out the next adventure in nice spacious garden or down in the woods, and he loves a tennis ball! Kenai can be a little reactive to dogs so prefers quieter places to adventure in and play.

Kenai can live with children aged 10+ and is used to being left for a few hours a day but can be a little vocal at times so will suit a family who won’t need to leave him alone for too long. He would also like to be the only pet in the home as he likes his own space.

If you have the perfect life of adventures for Kenai, please email 👉 [email protected] 👈 for an application form, or to see all our pets waiting to be adopted, please visit 👉 www.gawa.org.uk 👈

16/08/2024

How are you celebrating your A-Level results? Whether you’re having a party, planning a gap year or heading off to uni, our charity shops have something for you!

We have a range of designer labels, fabulous party wear, holiday essentials, and low-cost homewares to deck out your halls.

Come along and see us at our two awesome charity shops selling only the best quality items at real charity shop prices!

Gardners Lane shop – based at Cheltenham Animal Shelter in Gardners Lane with free on-site parking. Open Monday to Friday 10 to 4:30 (4pm on Wednesday) and Saturday 11am to 3pm.

Cavendish House shop – located on the first floor by the entrance from The Bridge Café. Open Tuesday to Saturday 9:30 to 5pm and 10:30 to 4:30 on Sunday.

All proceeds help the rescue cats, dogs and small animals at Cheltenham Animal Shelter.

15/08/2024

Gorgeous four-year-old Garfield is looking for a home where he can have access to the outdoors/garden.

He came to us from a home with several cats in quite a bad state so we feel he may be happier in a home where he is the only cat so he can lap up all the attention he deserves. When he arrived, he had hardly any fur on his body due to a possible flea allergy and overgrooming but since he has been with us his hair is slowly growing back.

Initially Garfield was extremely shy and wary of hands, but now that he has been with us a little while he has gained his confidence and now loves to have lots and lots of fussing. Because he can be a little nervous at first, we think that Garfield would be happier living with adults only.

If you have the perfect pad for Garfield, please email 👉 [email protected] 👈 for an application form, or to see all our pets waiting to be adopted, please visit 👉 www.gawa.org.uk 👈

15/08/2024

** DOG FOOD APPEAL **

Could you help our rescue pets by donating a bag of ADULT or SENIOR DRY DOG FOOD? We are running low on supplies and would be very grateful for your help!

Because of their high-quality nutrition and lower additives (we have noticed that some other brands can upset our dogs’ tummies and/or make them hyperactive in their kennels) our preferred brands are:

🐾 Harringtons
🐾 Step up
🐾 Iams
🐾 Wainwrights
🐾 Forthglade
🐾 Arden Grange
🐾 James Wellbeloved
🐾 Wellness Core

If you are unable to bring donations to the Shelter, we have added these brands (where available) to our Amazon Wishlist - you can find a link at 👉www.gawa.org.uk/donate-items 👈

If you have other brands of pet food that you no longer need, we accept these as donations for our Pet Food Bank which is situated in our car park to help local pet owners feed their pets in these challenging times.

Please place all food donations in the shed on the right labelled ‘rescue animal donations’ and our team will sort and store accordingly.

Thank you 😊

PLEASE NOTE: Provided the bag is properly sealed before being left in the shed, we can accept open bags of food to help us through the current shortage. We do not need any puppy food.

14/08/2024

Three-year-old Lumos, is a very energetic but sweet natured boy who enjoys the quieter things in life. He loves to play but can be easily spooked by loud noises and can find certain situations as well as some environments a little stressful. He does enjoy travelling and going out for walks but in more rural areas and away from other dogs due to being reactive towards them.

Lumos is looking for a forever home where he has the time to settle in with an understanding family who are willing to show him that the world isn’t such a scary place! He would like a secure garden where he can explore and play scent games and would like to be the only pet in the home with children aged 16+.

Lumos loves a fuss and enjoys snoozing on the sofa or out in the sun! If you could offer this lovely lad his forever home, please email 👉 [email protected] 👈 or to see all our pets waiting to be adopted, please visit 👉 www.gawa.org.uk 👈

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HUGE congratulations to Shelter team member Angie for completing a daring wing walk this weekend to raise money for our pets in need! 👏 Angie's fundraising page is still open so if you are able to make a small donation it will all go towards helping our homeless cats, dogs and small animals - 👉 https://cas.enthuse.com/pf/angie-aston #cheltenhamanimalshelter #charity #donate #thankyou

Doobie is praying he finds his forever home! 11-month-old Doobie is extremely friendly, loves his food, and it is very endearing when he begs for attention! Doobie came to the Shelter from a local vet because he needed treatment for a blocked bladder and his owner decided to sign him over. He is on a special diet to prevent the issue from recurring, but the vet believes it was caused by the stress of living with several other cats, and he has had no further problems since being with us. If you have the perfect home for Doobie, please email 👉 [email protected] 👈 or to see all our pets waiting to be adopted please visit 👉 www.gawa.org.uk 👈

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For their CAS Care Challenge, our team are spending extra time doing enrichment activities with our pets. Not only do our pets thoroughly enjoy the extra treats, but the mental stimulation is great for their well-being and, it's great to see the animals having fun too! This activity is perfect for Bruce on a warm day. It helps focus his attention and stimulate his mind while keeping him nice and cool. Bruce is really excited to be part of the #cascarechallenge – please show your support by making a donation at 💜 www.gawa.org.uk/make-a-donation 💜 or via the 'donate' button on our profile. If you would like to do a challenge of your own, please visit 💜 www.gawa.org.uk/care 💜 to order your no-obligation welcome pack.

For their CAS Care Challenge, our team are spending extra time doing enrichment activities with our pets. Not only do our pets thoroughly enjoy the extra treats, but the mental stimulation is great for their well-being and, let's be honest, it's pretty cute to watch too! This activity is perfect for Lola who is blind and deaf. It allows her to interact with her environment using her sense of smell to seek out the treats, and touch to feel the difference between the towel and the hard floor, which helps her learn to trust her other senses and will help her become more confident. Her best pal, Sonnie, is close on hand to offer reassurance and, occasionally, help clear up any treats Lola has missed! Lola and Sonnie are really excited to be part of the #cascarechallenge – please show your support by making a donation at 💜 www.gawa.org.uk/make-a-donation 💜 or via the 'donate' button on our profile. If you would like to do a challenge of your own, please visit 💜 www.gawa.org.uk/care 💜 to order your no-obligation welcome pack.

Gorgeous five-month-old kitten, Tre, was brought to the Shelter in terrible pain from a broken shoulder. On further investigation, we made the devastating discovery that the shoulder was too badly damaged to be fixed, so the sad decision was made to amputate his leg. Fortunately, cats adapt well to life on three legs and Tre already has a forever home lined up to finish his recovery and get all the love and cuddles he deserves. Please help us be here for more pets like Tre who desperately need us by making a donation at 👉 www.gawa.org.uk/appeal 👈 or via the button on this post. #cats

These happy bunnies are the beautiful Blossom and Buttercup, a pair of female Lop crossbreed rabbits who we think are around two years old. They came to the Shelter when they were found abandoned in a box by a vigilant dog walker, but despite their sad story they have been with us since November, longer than any of our other small animals. Blossom and Buttercup are beautiful girls, who didn’t have the best start in life. They love to follow each other around, Buttercup especially as she looks to her sister for confidence. You can see how happy they are exploring their pen - they just love to run about together nibbling on tasty treats as they go. Due to them being a little shy at first they would like to be in a home with older children and adults and will need a large hutch to call home. Please note that the minimum accommodation size for a pair of rabbits is 3m by 2m by 1m (10ft by 6ft by 3ft or 60sqft). If you have the perfect home for Blossom and Buttercup, please email 👉 [email protected] 👈 or to see all our pets waiting to be adopted, please visit 👉 www.gawa.org.uk/rehoming 👈 #bunnies

If you shop online, please consider signing up to Give as you Live for us this year. Every time you make an online purchase, order a grocery delivery, book a trip or switch your energy providers, you can generate donations that support our work, for free! It's quick and easy to create an account and then you can shop using the Give as You Live app or install a browser extension that will automatically collect donations from the retailer when you check out. Simple! Find out more at 💜 www.gawa.org.uk/give-as-you-live 💜

Send some love this Valentine's Day! Check out the charity e-cards on ❤️ www.dontsendmeacard.com ❤️ It's easier than buying a card and our charity receives your donation. Just search for Cheltenham Animal Shelter and send your card to a loved one. Happy Valentines Day from everyone at the Shelter X #valentine

Thank you to everyone who has supported the Pets at Home Valentines Fundraising Appeal. We help hundreds of pets every year and with your donation we can help even more - all you have to do is donate £1 at the checkout! The appeal will run until Monday 14th but If you can't make it to a Pets at Home store you can make a donation when you shop with them online or you can make a donation directly to the Shelter at 👉 www.gawa.org.uk/make-a-donation 👈 #GiftALittleLove

Pets at Home are launching a Valentines Fundraising Appeal from Monday 7th to Monday 14th February! We help hundreds of pets every year and with your donation we can help even more - all you have to do is donate £1 at the checkout! If you can't make it to a Pets at Home store you can make a donation when you shop with them online or you can make a donation directly to the Shelter at 👉 www.gawa.org.uk/make-a-donation 👈 #GiftALittleLove

Our Lovely Luna is a two-year-old American Bulldog cross who came to the Shelter when her owner became pregnant. She has now been with us since July so please share her post to find her a forever home soon! Once Luna bonds with you she will find any excuse for a cuddle and she loves to play! Luna also enjoys playing with other dogs so would like some calm friends to go on walks with. Luna, is a shy girl who is looking for a quiet home where there are minimal visitors so she can build her confidence around strangers and thrive. She can be nervous around new people so she is looking for an adult-only home with someone who has experience dealing with an anxious dog. If you could offer Luna her perfect home, please email 👉 [email protected] 👈 or to see all our pets for adoption, please visit 👉www.gawa.org.uk/rehoming 👈 #americanbulldog

Eight-month-old Belgian Shepherd crossbreed, Bruce, came to the Shelter when his owner felt they did not have enough time to dedicate to his training. He has now been with us since November so we are hoping he will find his forever home soon. He is a wonderful young chap with lots of energy so he is looking for a home that can provide him with lots of mental and physical stimulation as well as continue with his positive training. He is looking for an adult-only home that can take him on lots of quiet walks with not too many dogs and where he has access to a large secure garden. Bruce is a fantastic boy who will thrive in the right environment. If you would like to be considered for Bruce please email 👉 [email protected] 👈 or to see all our pets waiting forever homes, please visit 👉 www.gawa.org.uk/rehoming 👈 #foreverhomewanted

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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.

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