Cheltenham Animal Shelter

05/12/2025

Star was only four months old when he survived a vicious dog attack and was brought to us needing emergency veterinary treatment.

It’s because of support from people like you that we were able to help in his time of need, and Star will spend this Christmas in his new home with a family who love him.

Our Light Up Their Lives Christmas Appeal will help us care for more pets like Star and make sure they get the bright future they deserve.

With your support, we can bring warmth, care and hope to every animal who comes through our doors – helping them heal, feel safe, and find a family to call their own.

Every donation, no matter the size, helps light up the life of a pet in need this Christmas.

Donate online at 💛 www.gawa.org.uk/appeal 💛 or via the button on this post.

05/12/2025

Star was only four months old when he survived a vicious dog attack and was brought to us needing emergency veterinary treatment.

It’s because of support from people like you that we were able to help in his time of need, and Star will spend this Christmas in his new home with a family who love him.

Our Light Up Their Lives Christmas Appeal will help us care for more pets like Star and make sure they get the bright future they deserve.

With your support, we can bring warmth, care and hope to every animal who comes through our doors – helping them heal, feel safe, and find a family to call their own.

Every donation, no matter the size, helps light up the life of a pet in need this Christmas.

Donate online at 💛 www.gawa.org.uk/appeal 💛 or via the button on this post.

05/12/2025

The Pets Foundation Santa Paws appeal is now live! Help raise funds for us and other pets by visiting Pets at Home, Gallagher Retail Park, Cheltenham between now and Christmas Eve.

You can donate, pick up a limited edition Santa Paws gift bag, and we’ll be in store at various points to let you know how your support helps pets.

Pets Foundation Pets UK Pets at Home Cheltenham

04/12/2025

Meet Tigra – 18 years young and full of love

Tigra is a wonderful older lady who came into our care after her owner sadly became unwell and moved into residential care.

Once she’s settled in her new home, Tigra would love to have free access to the outdoors, where she can enjoy a little sunshine and fresh air at her own pace. Indoors, she’s more than happy to sit right beside you, purring like a train and enjoying a quiet fuss. She’ll make a lovely, calm companion for someone looking for a sweet-natured friend.

Confident and friendly, Tigra would be comfortable living with calm teenage children, but she would prefer a home without other pets so she can have all the attention to herself.

Tigra is in good spirits and good health for her age. She needs daily thyroid medication, which costs around £30 per month, but she manages it well.

If you can offer Tigra a peaceful home filled with love, companionship and a warm spot to snooze, she’ll be a loyal little presence by your side - email 👉 [email protected] 👈 to apply or find out more!

See all our pets waiting to be adopted at 👉 www.gawa.org.uk

04/12/2025

03/12/2025

Five-year-old Hallie is a gorgeous greyhound who’s swapped the racetrack for the sofa and is loving her retirement. She’s wonderfully sweet-natured, calm, and affectionate, with a signature greyhound lean that she’ll happily share when it’s time for snuggles.

Hallie could live with respectful children aged 10+ and she might enjoy sharing her home with a fellow sighthound – she’s most comfortable with her own kind and would love a companion who shares her love of lounging and the occasional zoomie! Because of her racing past, Hallie isn’t suitable to live with cats or small animals.

A sensitive soul at heart, Hallie finds great comfort in company and would be happiest in a home where someone is around most of the time, as she can become a little unsettled and vocal when left on her own.

Hallie is a foodie, but she isn’t just in it for the snacks – she’s just as happy simply being near her people. A biscuit, a bit of chicken, or a cosy spot by your side all rank pretty highly on her list of favourite things. She’s the kind of dog who’ll quietly follow you from room to room, always hoping for a cuddle… or maybe a little something tasty, too.

Hallie is ready to leave the track behind and step into a new chapter full of warmth, soft beds, and plenty of tasty rewards. If you’re looking for a calm, loving companion who leans in for cuddles and gently reminds you when it’s treat time email 👉 [email protected] 👈 to apply or find out more!

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

02/12/2025

Two-year-old Biscuit and Bowie are a sweet duo who truly shine in each other’s company. Bowie is the confident leader of the pair, while Biscuit is a little more cautious and takes her cues from her braver sister. Thanks to Bowie’s reassurance, Biscuit is growing in confidence every single day.

These girls adore their greens - especially basil, coriander and parsley!

Biscuit and Bowie are looking for a spacious enclosure they can share. Please note: the minimum accommodation size for a bonded pair of guinea pigs is 140cm x 70cm (4ft x 2ft). Photos of your enclosure will be requested as part of the application process.

If you’re looking for a gentle, loving pair to brighten your home, Biscuit and Bowie may be the perfect match - email 👉 [email protected] 👈 to apply or find out more.

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

01/12/2025

🎄 A heartfelt thank you🎄

We’re absolutely thrilled to share that our Festive Fayre has raised almost £5,500 - an incredible amount that will make a real difference to the animals in our care. We received some lovely feedback from our guests and we hope that everyone who came along enjoyed the night as much as we did!

None of this would have been possible without the amazing support of our community, and we’d like to extend a huge thank you to everyone involved:

✨ To all who attended - whether you visited Santa, browsed our charity shop or marketplace, entered the raffle, or enjoyed the entertainment, BBQ, cakes and mulled wine, your support means the world.

🧁 To our wonderful cake bakers for supplying such delicious treats, and to everyone who generously donated raffle prizes.

🎄 Dowdeswell Forestry for kindly providing our beautiful Christmas tree.

🤝 Fidelius Wealth Management for contributing towards our event costs.

💛 Our volunteers and staff, who worked tirelessly to ensure everything ran smoothly from start to finish.

💪 A special thank you to the Helping Hands volunteers from Spirax Sarco, Mitie Telecoms, Barnett Waddingham and Ecclesiastical, who supported us with setting up and packing away - we couldn’t have done it without you.

🎶 And finally, to our fantastic entertainers - Aziza Dancers, Belmont School Choir and EveryVoice Choir. Thank you for bringing festive cheer and filling the evening with music and joy.

Thank you all for helping us create such a magical event and for supporting pets in need this Christmas.

Spirax Sarco Ecclesiastical Insurance UK

30/11/2025

We’re participating in the Pets Foundation’s Santa Paws Appeal! We’re being supported by Pets at Home, Gallagher Retail Park, Cheltenham.

Visit between 1st and 24th December to support us, donate, and meet some of our lovely fundraisers!

Pets Foundation Pets at Home Cheltenham Pets UK

29/11/2025

UPDATE: Danny has been found and is now safely back with his family!

One of our dogs went to their new home today and has got out of the garden in Charlton Kings area.

If anyone has any information please contact the Shelter on 07813 624066

Thank you.

29/11/2025

Four-year-old Sid is a lively little Jack Russell Terrier with a big personality. He loves to have fun: toys are his absolute favourite thing, and he’ll happily entertain himself with a good game. He’s also very food-motivated which makes training enjoyable for both him and his humans.

Sid travels beautifully in the car and loves being involved in every part of your day. He’s not the type who enjoys being left alone – he feels most secure when he’s right by your side, offering his “supervisor” services and keeping track of everything you do.

He’s looking for an adult-only home where he can be the only pet – he has a very strong instinct to chase anything small and speedy, and he’s extremely selective about other dogs, so a pet-free home is the safest and most relaxed environment for him.

Sid would thrive in a calm home with a secure garden, as he’s a clever little explorer who can squeeze through surprisingly tiny gaps. He also takes his role as garden commentator very seriously, so adopters should be mindful of neighbouring cats or wildlife – Sid sees the world as full of exciting moving things that simply must be chased.

When it comes to new people, Sid prefers a slow and respectful introduction. He’s the sort who really values his personal bubble with unfamiliar faces, but once he knows and trusts you, he’s an affectionate, cuddly lad who will happily jump into your lap for a snuggle and lean in for those all-important ear scratches.

If you’re looking for a devoted companion who will entertain you, adore you, and be your constant shadow, Sid might just be your perfect match - email 👉 [email protected] 👈 to apply or find out more!

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

28/11/2025

Four-year-old Twilight is looking for a special someone who can give her the extra care she needs. She has a condition that means she doesn’t produce enough tears, so she requires eye drops four times a day to keep her comfortable. She’s very good about having them administered - especially when there’s a little treat involved!

This lovely girl is vocal, friendly, and adores fuss and playtime with her toys. She’ll enjoy exploring the outdoors once settled but will need to stay indoors overnight for her safety. Twilight would be happy in a home with teenage children, but she’ll need to be the only pet in the home.

If you’re looking for a sweet, affectionate companion and don’t mind a bit of extra care, Twilight might just be your perfect match - email 👉 [email protected] 👈 to apply or find out more.

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