RSPCA Felledge Animal and Equine Centre

RSPCA Felledge Animal and Equine Centre We take in animals from RSPCA Inspectors due to concerns involving cruelty, neglect, abandonment and injury. We care for cats, dogs and horses.

These animals are cared for and rehabilitated on site and then rehomed from our Centre in County Durham. The RSPCA Felledge Animal Centre is a safe haven which provides specialist treatment and rehabilitation to dogs, cats and horses who have suffered cruelty and neglect throughout the North East. We work to give unwanted and mistreated animals a second chance and find loving new homes for them. O

ur staff and volunteers not only work for the benefit of animals, but for local people too, through the promotion of free RSPCA services such as Pet Retreat and Home for Life. Our volunteer regional speakers also give a voice to the neglected animals we work with and promote responsible pet ownership to community groups. In addition to this we also organise events which aim to increase the profile of the RSPCA in the North East and also raise vital funds to continue our work against animal cruelty. If you would like further details about our future events or volunteering opportunities please contact us.

02/07/2024

When you climb to the top of the scratch post for the first time all by yourself 🖤

Golden oldie Daphne is counting down the days until the weekend when she gets to meet her adoptive family again. We're k...
02/07/2024

Golden oldie Daphne is counting down the days until the weekend when she gets to meet her adoptive family again. We're keeping everything crossed that she can go to her new home soon 🥰

01/07/2024

Every five minutes, someone calls us to report an animal being abused 😔

No animal deserves cruelty. Just like us, they feel desperation, confusion and terror. They feel every punch, every broken bone and every burn.

Support our Summer Cruelty Appeal to help our frontline teams continue rescuing the animals who need us most: https://bit.ly/4euzEAP

We have a rare opportunity to recruit for some Volunteer Kennel Assistants to join our team. We are looking for people w...
28/06/2024

We have a rare opportunity to recruit for some Volunteer Kennel Assistants to join our team. We are looking for people who can commit to one morning per week to help us clean our Kennels to keep them in top condition for the dogs in our care.
We have the following vacancies available:
▪️ Monday 8:30am to 10:30am
▪️ Tuesday 8:30am to 10:30am
▪️ Friday 8:30am to 10:30am
▪️ Saturday 8:30am to 10:30am

What your day might look like:
▪️ Arrive at 8:30am with the team for a morning brief about what the day has in store.
▪️ We head to kennels and get the breakfasts ready for the dogs, they get to eat their breakfast as we clean!
▪️ We clean and tidy their kennels, make their beds and ensure they all have plenty of toys.
▪️ Once cleaning is done we can start getting the dogs out for their daily exercise.

If you think this could be the role for you please click the link to apply ⤵️

Our kennel assistants play a vital role in caring for the dogs by ensuring they get all the required care they need in one of our animals whilst waiting for someone to give them a forever home.

Are you looking for a youngster ? We have a selection of yearlings looking for their forever home 🏡😍. All ponies are ver...
27/06/2024

Are you looking for a youngster ? We have a selection of yearlings looking for their forever home 🏡😍. All ponies are very well handled and enjoy a daily groom and pamper. If you think you have the experience to bring on a youngster and can offer a loving home please click the link below to fill in an online application form.

RSPCA https://search.app/CZJiWeLXfEQWK1XVA

A chilled out weekend for some of our little ones 😴
22/06/2024

A chilled out weekend for some of our little ones 😴

21/06/2024

Our rescue centres are full and we're having to rely on private boarding centres, costing around £500,000 a month! 🙀

Animals who have suffered cruelty, abuse and neglect are arriving into our care faster than they are finding their loving forever homes.

Please consider adopting instead of buying, and help give animals the happily ever after they deserve.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/4ewobAq

✨ Golden Oldies ✨Some of our more mature residents are looking for their forever homes, but don't let their ages put you...
20/06/2024

✨ Golden Oldies ✨

Some of our more mature residents are looking for their forever homes, but don't let their ages put you off - they still know how to have fun!

Sadly, sometimes our golden oldies get overlooked, but they all still have plenty of love to give.

If you think you may be able to offer one of our Golden oldies a home, please fill in one of our application forms below :

Dog - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesz6bJv9-7XkCYGu7E0Td5lXpncAkIFcBhc93sVrFD45v3ww/viewform

Cat - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduiH0oScRrsySzyHFnwbilVpSSe-1SqG9k-B_w3yLks224sg/viewform

*** 🏡 DOG IN NEED OF FOSTER 🏡 ***We have a young terrier type dog currently looking for a foster home 🐶. She's female an...
14/06/2024

*** 🏡 DOG IN NEED OF FOSTER 🏡 ***

We have a young terrier type dog currently looking for a foster home 🐶. She's female and between 6 and 12 months old. She is dog friendly and has visited a home where there are cats without any issues. She's an affectionate, playful young girl 🥰

The ideal foster family would be willing to do some basic training and any children would be older than 10.

If you think you can offer a foster home to a dog in need of rescue please apply here ⤵️
https://volunteer.rspca.org.uk/opportunities/66755-dog-fosterer-2024-05-25

✨ HAPPILY EVER AFTER ✨While most dogs love a normal home life there are others who just really need a job to do, this wa...
07/06/2024

✨ HAPPILY EVER AFTER ✨

While most dogs love a normal home life there are others who just really need a job to do, this was the case for Belgian Malinois Betty.

Luckily an Officer from a local prison service was in need of a new dog when his last retired and became his pet dog instead. Betty was just what he needed and initial assessments went well.

After weeks of training we've now been told that Betty has passed her assessments with flying colours and has LOVED being kept busy with her new line of work.

Betty's work partner reports "She’s turned into such a sweatheart at home with me but a right hardcase at work so the perfect balance!"

We wish Betty so much happiness in her new family and job! 🧡

03/06/2024

One week to go until compulsory cat microchipping comes into force in England! ⏳

This means that you must have your cat microchipped by June 10th.

Riggs was found and scanned for a microchip. He had been missing for four years! Thanks to the power of microchipping, he was reunited with his owner.

Find out more about this simple procedure: https://bit.ly/2Uk4q9O

🍪 It is National Biscuit day! 🍪This lovely Ginger Biscuit is still looking for his forever home!If you think you could b...
29/05/2024

🍪 It is National Biscuit day! 🍪

This lovely Ginger Biscuit is still looking for his forever home!
If you think you could be his perfect match, please fill in one of our online application forms.

🍪 Here is a video of Biscuit enjoying some fuss 🍪 :
https://youtu.be/KCg9cdcOC5M?feature=shared

To Apply for Biscuit, please follow this link and complete an online application form :
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduiH0oScRrsySzyHFnwbilVpSSe-1SqG9k-B_w3yLks224sg/viewform

26/05/2024

Thank you to Blue Cross Thirsk rehoming centre for the help in finding the lovely Frankie his forever home 🏡🩵

Are you interested in making a difference to a rescue dog? We're looking for special people who can offer a temporary ho...
25/05/2024

Are you interested in making a difference to a rescue dog? We're looking for special people who can offer a temporary home to a dog who has been rescued due to neglect or cruelty 😢

Fostering is very much about rehabilitating the dog to help them become a well-rounded, happy individual to assist with their journey to a forever home.

The ideal home would fit the following criteria:
🕐 Be able to offer a temporary home to a dog for weeks or months at a time (they would be boarded with us if you had any holidays planned)
🐾️ Any other dogs in the property would be neutered
🏡 Your home will have it's own secure yard or garden with a fence of at least 5 foot tall on all sides
🚗 You will have access to your own car in case of veterinary emergencies
👥 Have someone around for a good portion of the day while they settle in in case of separation anxiety
🐶 Be happy to learn about modern dog training techniques and carry out basic training with a foster dog

If you think you can offer a dog a foster home please read more and apply here:
https://volunteer.rspca.org.uk/opportunities/66755-dog-fosterer-2024-05-25

15/05/2024
Want to support the RSPCA without putting in the leg work? You can donate to our charity by sponsoring someone running t...
10/05/2024

Want to support the RSPCA without putting in the leg work? You can donate to our charity by sponsoring someone running the Great North Run! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Christie is a Vet Nurse at Vets 4 Pets Bedlington and is kindly running to help us continue to rescue animals in need. You can sponsor Christie on her run here:
https://ajbellgreatnorthrun2024.enthuse.com/pf/christie-taylor

10/05/2024

We're immensely honoured, and absolutely delighted, that His Majesty King Charles III has chosen to become our new Royal Patron.

Our Royal connection goes back more than 180 years, and it was His Majesty’s great, great, great grandmother Queen Victoria who became our first ever Patron in 1840 - allowing us to use the 'Royal' in our name. Welcoming His Majesty as our patron builds on our long relationship with Queen Elizabeth II, who was our patron for 70 years. During her reign she oversaw huge advancements for animal welfare, from tougher sentencing for animal offences, fur farming banned, the end of battery cages for hens, the last wild animal in circuses and animal sentience recognised.

The Monarch has a huge passion for wildlife and nature and his continued support for us and the future of animal welfare is invaluable. There are huge challenges facing animals from the cost of living crisis, climate change, habitat loss and intensive farming. His Majesty’s powerful voice for nature and regenerative farming will be vital in raising the profile of animal welfare and inspire more people than ever to create a better world for every animal.

As we celebrate our 200th anniversary this year, we look forward to continuing our close and enduring association with the Monarch and the Royal Family; steadfast in our belief that the UK is, and always will be, a nation of animal lovers, and optimistic at what we can achieve together for animal welfare.

08/05/2024


Sammy was rescued after he was abandoned by his previous owner. He was found locked in a home along with a female dog and their 5 puppies.

Sammy was initially really stressed about coming into rescue kennels and found the other dogs around him scary 😢. After lots of help from our team he's made amazing progress and now has so many new dog friends.

He's now on the search for his new home 🏡 so if you're ready to start a new life with a rescue dog read more and apply to adopt here:
https://www.rspca.org.uk/findapet/search/details/-/Animal/SAMMY/ref/251105/rehome

The littlest mlem 😛 from Willow. Willow is a sweet 2 year old girl who is looking for a home after the RSPCA were made a...
07/05/2024

The littlest mlem 😛 from Willow.

Willow is a sweet 2 year old girl who is looking for a home after the RSPCA were made aware of a concern for her welfare due to unsuitable living conditions.

Willow love fuss and attention and doesn't mind being picked up. Since she's so easy going she'd be suitable to live in a family with young children.

Read more and apply to adopt here: https://www.rspca.org.uk/findapet/search/details/-/Animal/WILLOW/ref/254432/rehome

🐾❤ It's National Adopt a pet from a shelter day! ❤🐾Here at the centre, rescued is our favourite breed! Every animal dese...
30/04/2024

🐾❤ It's National Adopt a pet from a shelter day! ❤🐾

Here at the centre, rescued is our favourite breed! Every animal deserves a second chance 🐈🐶

Here are some of our residents who are looking for their forever homes. If you think they could be your perfect match, please fill in one of our application forms❤

To apply for a Dog : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesz6bJv9-7XkCYGu7E0Td5lXpncAkIFcBhc93sVrFD45v3ww/viewform

To apply for a Cat : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduiH0oScRrsySzyHFnwbilVpSSe-1SqG9k-B_w3yLks224sg/viewform

An 11-month-old American bulldog who was found severely emaciated in a filthy cage at a property in last August is now...
29/04/2024

An 11-month-old American bulldog who was found severely emaciated in a filthy cage at a property in last August is now living life to the fullest since being adopted from our Centre at the beginning of this year.
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Nala was signed over to us and rushed for veterinary care after suffering from extreme starvation. The stains on her legs suggest that she also had to lie in her own faeces and urine for a prolonged time. ⁣
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Despite her rough start to life, she now goes by the name Penny and has made a miraculous recovery! She adores everyone and everything, including her two feline siblings.⁣
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Join us in wishing Penny all the best in her new life in the comments! 🐾 ⁣
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Give an animal like her a second chance: https://bit.ly/4aIgZyW

25/04/2024

We joined forces with the amazing Cleveland Fire Brigade UK to rescue a dog from a 15ft-deep concrete shaft in Stockton-on-Tees that was filled with contaminated water.

It's likely he had been stuck there for several days and is lucky to be alive. Although he has been very poorly and weak, he is getting stronger every day.

Without being able to see down the shaft properly, the dog walker who found him initially thought he was a badger, so he has now been given this special name 💙

We need your help to find out where Badger came from. If you have any information please call 0300 123 8018.

Here's the full story: https://bit.ly/3JxO6cT

24/04/2024

Looking for a feline who prefers exploring the great outdoors rather than curling up on your lap? A farm cat like Archie and Snowy could be the perfect kitty for you 🐱

These independent cats were adopted from RSPCA Felledge Animal and Equine Centre and now live in large outbuildings with little human interaction. They get to roam around outdoors during the day and return to their outbuilding for a cat nap at night!

Do you have the perfect home for a farm cat? Register your interest today: https://bit.ly/3FKEvOk

Dave,Shaun and Marshall all off to their new homes today.Good luck boys 💙🐴
22/04/2024

Dave,Shaun and Marshall all off to their new homes today.
Good luck boys 💙🐴

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Saturday 11am - 3pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

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When you climb to the top of the scratch post for the first time all by yourself 🖤

Every five minutes, someone calls us to report an animal being abused 😔 No animal deserves cruelty. Just like us, they feel desperation, confusion and terror. They feel every punch, every broken bone and every burn. Support our Summer Cruelty Appeal to help our frontline teams continue rescuing the animals who need us most: https://bit.ly/4euzEAP

#WoofWednesday Sammy was rescued after he was abandoned by his previous owner. He was found locked in a home along with a female dog and their 5 puppies. Sammy was initially really stressed about coming into rescue kennels and found the other dogs around him scary 😢. After lots of help from our team he's made amazing progress and now has so many new dog friends. He's now on the search for his new home 🏡 so if you're ready to start a new life with a rescue dog read more and apply to adopt here: https://www.rspca.org.uk/findapet/search/details/-/Animal/SAMMY/ref/251105/rehome #adoptdontshop #FindEachOther #RSPCA #rescuedismyfavouritebreed

Get you a girl who can do both; zoomies outside and sofa cuddles at home ❤️ Tess is 50% dog and 50% house elf but 100% a good girl. She came to us after living in less than ideal circumstances and is so happy to be surrounded by new people and dogs to be friends with. Tess is looking for someone with space on their sofa to love her and give her the forever home she always deserved. Read more and apply here: https://www.rspca.org.uk/findapet/search/details/-/Animal/TESS/ref/251443/rehome

We love a rufty-tufty tom cat at Felledge, so Dodger is right up our street 😍 Dodger looks like he's been homeless his whole life; he had scars, broken teeth and a sore eye when he came to us last month but after a couple of operations he's feeling a lot better. He's even started to enjoy a fuss and make friends with our team 🥹. Just look at those slow blinks 🥰. Read more and apply here: https://www.rspca.org.uk/findapet/search/details/-/Animal/DODGER/ref/254967/rehome

Our cats have been treated to some Easter themed cat nip toys today, lovingly made by volunteer Christine 🥚🐇. All of the cats featured in the video are currently searching for their forever homes, if you want to know more about anyone just send us a message or complete our application form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduiH0oScRrsySzyHFnwbilVpSSe-1SqG9k-B_w3yLks224sg/viewform

*** Update: Squeak has now found his forever home but you can still get in touch if you're looking to adopt a horse or pony ❤️ *** This is Squeak, a very super cute 10.2hh 2 year old gelding, who sadly keeps getting over looked through no fault of his own. 💙 can you offer Squeak a forever home if so Please follow the link below 😊 https://www.rspca.org.uk/findapet/rehomeahorse

TERRANCE is still looking for his forever home 🏡 Here he is doing some inhand work with his groom,going on the weigh bridge,playing with his ball and being a very brave youngster walking over tarpaulin ❤️ Terrance has lots of character and is a very bold 2 year old………. If you think you could offer him a home follow this link…….. https://www.rspca.org.uk/findapet/rehomeahorse

Will is putting in some long hours at the biscuit factory 🍪😅 To apply to adopt: https://www.rspca.org.uk/findapet/details/-/Animal/WILL/ref/254144/rehome

✨ Glow Up ✨ Lola our lovely Akita cross was suffering with a terrible case of sarcoptic mange when she was rescued by local RSPCA Inspectors. Sarcoptic mange (the same mite known as Scabies in people) is a treatable condition and could have been prevented with a simple spot on treatment from a vet. Instead of getting the help she needed Lola was left to suffer with itchy and painful skin. Lola arrived into our care in January and with the care of our team her skin is now healthy and her fur is starting to grow back well. Luckily there is no lasting damage from her infection and she is now ready to find a new home. To find out more about Lola or apply to adopt click on the link below: https://www.rspca.org.uk/findapet/details/-/Animal/LOLA/ref/252870/rehome

For 200 years, together we have been changing industries, laws, minds, and animals' lives 👩‍⚖️🧠🐾 We’ve been creating a better world for animals and people alike – but there’s still so much more to do! 🤝🌍 Join our million-strong movement to create a better world for every animal: bit.ly/3TmqmP4 Have you signed up to help? Let us know in the comments! 👇

365 days condensed down to 8 minutes. This video is made up of behind the scenes clips from our team and updates from adopters showing just some of the many highlights from 2023. Thank you to everyone who gave a home to a rescue animal, volunteered, donated to charity in the midst of a cost of living crisis and shared our posts to help find animals forever homes ❤️ Happy new year everyone ✨️ 🥳

Santa Paws has been! 🎅🐾 Thank you for helping us create a special day for animals in rescue. Since we only take animals that have come from situations involving cruelty, neglect, abandonment and injury it's so important to us to help them feel loved and we couldn't do that without your help ❤️ Merry Christmas 🎄

Archie is feeling a bit sad today that he hasn't received any adoption applications yet 🥺 Archie is usually a bouncy, energetic boy who would do really well with someone who wants an active dog 🐕 If you have a place I'm your heart for Archie you can read more and apply to adopt him here 🖤: https://www.rspca.org.uk/findapet/details/-/Animal/ARCHIE/ref/245367/rehome If you're not looking to adopt, please share to help him find his forever family 🙏

Big friendly giant; Gabe the Foxhound has gone on a sleepover with one of our Animal Care Assistants 😍😍 Gabe loves other dogs, so he's so pleased to have a friend to play with tonight. You can read more about Gabe and the home he needs here: https://www.rspca.org.uk/findapet/details/-/Animal/GABE/ref/228418/rehome

⚠️ GRAPHIC IMAGES ⚠️ Poor Aaron is our poster boy to highlight the importance of neutering male cats 🐈‍⬛. Aaron was not neutered as a kitten and ended up as a stray. When he came across male cats, they fought, causing a nasty abscess on his face 😿. It took weeks of treatment from our team to get Aaron back to good health and he's now finally able to find a new home 🥰 To apply to adopt Aaron please complete our application form: https://forms.gle/zcY3Z8KiMiviNyxA6

Thank you, Alison, for the LickiMat and Lick-e-Lix you treated our animals to! Harry is very happy with his special lunch time treat 😋

Would you know what to do if you saw an animal in need? 🦔🐦 Sadly, we just can't be there for every animal that needs help; this video explains what we can help with and who else can help in other situations. Knowing this in advance will get the animal the help they need as quickly as possible. If you need to ring us, you can reach us on 0300 1234 999 📞. Thank you for your continued support to help animals in need 💙

Lola was rescued from her previous home when her owner failed to seek veterinary treatment and left her with a broken leg for weeks after she was bitten by a dog 🤕. The leg was badly infected and sadly could not be saved 😢. As a larger dog, Lola had to learn how to walk again on her remaining 3 legs. While she's not particularly active, she now loves a little potter 🤍 and even an occasional zoom! Lola has recovered so well and has been an excellent resident during her time with us, but now it's time to find a forever home 🏡. If you're interested in offering Lola a forever home you can complete an application form here ⬇️ https://forms.gle/VdxFGrkU9YPMUrVq6

Lucas had some surprise post this week 📦🥰 Thank you so much to Natalie and Lisa from Barnsley Police for this lovely care package. They saw first hand the awful state Lucas was in when he was rescued so they wanted to send him something to help him feel better ❤️ Lucas loved his treats. He didn't quite know what to do with his toy but soon got the hang of it 😊 Lucas continues to do really well and will soon be ready to find his new home 🏡

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Welcome to Felledge!

The RSPCA Felledge Animal Centre is a safe haven which provides specialist treatment and rehabilitation to dogs, cats and horses who have suffered cruelty and neglect throughout the North East. We work to give unwanted and mistreated animals a second chance and find loving new homes for them. We have been rehabilitating and rehoming cats since December 2006 and dogs since July 2010 when work on our kennels was completed. We also have a brilliant Equine Centre next door whose staff do excellent work with rescue horses and ponies. Our centre specialises in taking on animals that have come into RSPCA care through our amazing Inspectors due to cruelty, neglect and abandonment, the posts that follow will be their stories and updates from the centre.

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