Assisi Animal Sanctuary

Assisi Animal Sanctuary Assisi Animal Sanctuary rescues and rehomes over 2,000 dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs each year. The Friends of Assisi Animal Sanctuary.
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View and apply to adopt any of our animals today on https://www.assisi-ni.org/ Founded in 1997, Assisi Animal Sanctuary is Northern Ireland’s largest independent animal welfare charity, providing shelter for up to 200 companion animals including dogs, puppies, cats, kittens, rabbits, guinea pigs and various other small animals. All animals are neutered, vaccinated, wormed and de-flead and all our

dogs and cats are microchipped prior to rehoming. Assisi operates a strict rehoming criteria to ensure our rescue animals find the best possible home. Assisi is committed to providing an excellent quality of life for our animals no matter what their age or state of health. Those wishing to adopt can find our rehoming contact form on our website. Once completed a team member will be in touch to discuss suitable animals. Please note access to the animal housing area is restricted to staff and volunteers working on site. Visitors wishing to adopt a pet and groups of visitors will only have access via pre-arranged appointment when accompanied by a member of staff or volunteer. Groups wishing to tour the site please contact our team on [email protected] to discuss availability. Charity Reference Number: NIC104594.

The best boys!Meet Midnight and Cotton - two glorious looking brothers. Midnight is the black rabbit with small bites of...
28/01/2025

The best boys!

Meet Midnight and Cotton - two glorious looking brothers. Midnight is the black rabbit with small bites of white on his coat, and Cotton is the beige bunny! These pair were out on foster care for quite a while.

These guys are such perfect buns - and so sweet. Cotton would be the boss of the two, while Midnight would be a lot more laid back. They love head rubs and getting tons of attention from the staff. What they love even more is food. They go crazy when they her a bag rustle, which sends them into a frenzy of zoomies!

While they were being fostered - the fosterer talked about how they loved being indoors, and lounging on the sofa! They were very well behaved bunnies - only toileting in their hay tray and not nibbling on the furniture! We would like these two to go home as house bunnies, as it seems that they enjoy the indoors a lot more than they do the outdoors. Of course, they still enjoy some outdoor garden time during the day, too!

If you'd be interested in these boys, please fill out an online form here!: https://www.assisi-ni.org/animals/midnight-cotton/

At the sanctuary we have lots of older cats looking for a retirement home. Here is a few of them telling us the benefits...
27/01/2025

At the sanctuary we have lots of older cats looking for a retirement home. Here is a few of them telling us the benefits of rehoming an Oldie Goldie 😻

You can read more about them, or something of our other older cats on the website: https://www.assisi-ni.org/adopt/

The 3 hyper ladies!!!🐁🐁🐁Meet Gemma, Winnie and Lottie! From the photos they all look very alike - because they do! The w...
26/01/2025

The 3 hyper ladies!!!🐁🐁🐁

Meet Gemma, Winnie and Lottie! From the photos they all look very alike - because they do! The way we tell them a part is that Lottie has pale red eyes, Winnie has darker red eyes, and Gemma's fur is a darker white colour.

These girls are VERY active. They spend all day firing around their enclosure; climbing up and down. They are very confident and forward with people. As soon as the doors to their enclosure open - they're already there to greet you!

These three must all go home together. If you'd be interested in these ladies, then please fill in an online form here!: https://www.assisi-ni.org/animals/gemma-winnie-lottie/

Meet Salem and Juno!!🐁🐁These two didn't have the easiest time settling into our care. Salem (brown coat) was being very ...
25/01/2025

Meet Salem and Juno!!🐁🐁

These two didn't have the easiest time settling into our care. Salem (brown coat) was being very protective over Juno (white coat). Over the course of almost a week in our care, Salem is trusting us a lot more. He isn't being protective over Juno any longer and lets us give him some strokes!

Juno is pretty chill compared to Salem. With being an albino, he does have some eyesight issues; particularly focusing on objects and his depth of field. Though he has no issues getting around his enclosure and climbing!

Though these boys will only get friendly as time goes on, getting a nip isn't out of the question! But with enough time and trust building, any nipping will stop.

If you'd be interested in giving these boys a loving home, then please fill in an online form here!: https://www.assisi-ni.org/animals/salem-juno/

24/01/2025

While Storm Éowyn rages on, Judy and Ashley are enjoying play time with staff! They are both 17 years old and are proving that age is just a number!😻

If you have a place in your home for these lovely older ladies, you can read more about them on the website and don't hesitate to fill in a form! https://www.assisi-ni.org/adopt/

24/01/2025

‼️‼️unfortunately due to the weather any appointments due today at the sanctuary will be cancelled. Once staff have safely fed, medicated and cleaned the animals they will give any adopters a call.‼️‼️

Thank you for understanding and stay safe today💛

Due to the adverse weather conditions expected, all Assisi shops will remain closed on Friday 24th of January.The Sanctu...
23/01/2025

Due to the adverse weather conditions expected, all Assisi shops will remain closed on Friday 24th of January.

The Sanctuary team will be working, but will contact anyone with an appointment they may need to rearrange.

Stay safe everyone!


Are you on the lookout for the purr-fect companion? Up at the cattery we have so many wee kitties just waiting for you t...
20/01/2025

Are you on the lookout for the purr-fect companion? Up at the cattery we have so many wee kitties just waiting for you to fall in love with them! Big and small, young and old, and everything in between! Some of these wee souls have been waiting far too long for somebody to come along and realise how amazing they are. Every cat is different and every cat is special, and sometimes it is the most overlooked cats who make the most amazing companions. We have a lot of golden oldies at the moment who have been waiting so patiently for somebody to notice them. All they need is a cosy bed, some good food and a loving family to adore them. Remember, when you adopt a cat from us, you are saving two lives: the cat you adopt, who is going to have a wonderful life with you, and the life of another little cat needing help who can then move into the empty kennel space. So if you are ready to open your heart to one of our beautiful cats, have a look at our website and submit an application!

https://www.assisi-ni.org/adopt/

🌟Golden Oldie Appeal🌟Have you been dreaming of a snuggly, pint-sized companion who’s as cute as a button—and possibly ju...
18/01/2025

🌟Golden Oldie Appeal🌟

Have you been dreaming of a snuggly, pint-sized companion who’s as cute as a button—and possibly just as small? Well, look no further, because Suzie is the tiniest, and most sassy little lady looking for her retirement home!
This sassy 13-year-old may be small, but she’s big on personality. Suzie would love nothing more than curling up on the sofa and watching TV with you. She’s your ideal sofa sidekick—whether you're watching your favourite show or indulging in a little Netflix binge. She’s also the queen of cosy jumpers and wet food (after all, who needs teeth when you’ve got taste?)
She also loves exploring the great outdoors, sniffing every leaf and feeling the breeze. It’s like she’s got the best of both worlds—indoor comfort and outdoor adventures, all in one tiny package.
If you think you could be Suzie’s next bestie, head over to our website to fill out an adoption form.

Please visit our website to apply for any of these wonderful dogs who are patiently waiting for you💛
17/01/2025

Please visit our website to apply for any of these wonderful dogs who are patiently waiting for you💛

UPDATE: OWNER FOUND🚨STRAY CAT🚨We have had this stray cat come into our care. The finders have been feeding him for a whi...
15/01/2025

UPDATE: OWNER FOUND

🚨STRAY CAT🚨

We have had this stray cat come into our care. The finders have been feeding him for a while. He has come from Kilcooley.

If this is your cat or you have any information please get in touch 🙏

*Proof of ownership required*

🚨STRAY CAT🚨We have had this cat come in to our care who was found straying for quite some time around the Upper Newtowna...
12/01/2025

🚨STRAY CAT🚨

We have had this cat come in to our care who was found straying for quite some time around the Upper Newtownards Road. He is not microchipped and not neutered.

If this is your cat or you have any information please get in touch 🙏

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Robin at Beechill Pet Supplies for organising an in-store collection for our a...
08/01/2025

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Robin at Beechill Pet Supplies for organising an in-store collection for our animals 🐶🐱🐰🐹🐭
Your kindness and dedication to helping animals in need mean the world to us! 💛
We’re also incredibly grateful to the wonderful customers who donated food, blankets, and other essentials. Your generosity will make a huge difference in the lives of the animals we care for🐾

A perfect boy!!!!🐇🥹Meet Hope - one of the cuddliest rabbits that we've had in our care!! It's coming on to his 6th birth...
06/01/2025

A perfect boy!!!!🐇🥹

Meet Hope - one of the cuddliest rabbits that we've had in our care!! It's coming on to his 6th birthday, and also coming close to his 1 year anniversary in our care. He has came a long way since arriving into our care, where he was found in a near-death condition.

But just look at him now! When we walk into the unit in the morning, he is banging at his door to get our attention (attention so he can get his breakfast sooner). Anytime we've got a visitor in the small animal unit, he is always so excited to come over and meet them, especially if they have a treat to give him.

We'd like to get Hope a friend. He is a dominant rabbit with other rabbits- so he'd need to be bonded with a more submissive rabbit. He has a keen eye for the ladies, so we'd like to get him a spayed girlfriend!!

If you think you could give this dude a forever home and a girlfriend, then please fill in an online form here!: https://www.assisi-ni.org/animals/hope/

A heartfelt thank you to Twirl Fit for raising an incredible £385 through their Christmas show! ❤💚❤❤We are so grateful t...
06/01/2025

A heartfelt thank you to Twirl Fit for raising an incredible £385 through their Christmas show! ❤💚❤❤
We are so grateful to the amazing performers and generous donors who made this possible 🥰
A special shout out to Jenni, the talented instructor and owner of Twirl Fit, for her dedication and effort in organising such a wonderful event 💛
We are very appreciative 🐾

🐁🐁🐁🐁The perfect boys❗❗😭😭Meet Blitzo, Moxxie, Alastor and Angel. They are all a family - Blitzo being the father and the ...
02/01/2025

🐁🐁🐁🐁The perfect boys❗❗😭😭

Meet Blitzo, Moxxie, Alastor and Angel. They are all a family - Blitzo being the father and the rest being his children. Blitzo is the grey and white big rat. Moxxie and Alastor look basically 1-to-1; both around the same size with silky white fur. Angel looks like the other two, but is a bit larger and more scruffy looking!

All boys are very well natured. They can be a little quiet at times, but that would be due to ratties not doing well in sanctuary life. As all rats do - they LOVE food. They would be in a deep sleep, but will wake up in a flick of a goat's tail once they smell pasta. Had feeding them is a great way to bond with ratties.

If you'd be interested in these boys, please fill in an online rehoming form here!: https://www.assisi-ni.org/animals/blitzo-alastor-moxxie-angel/

01/01/2025

From all of us here at Assisi Animal Sanctuary, we wish all our followers and supporters a very Happy New Year 🥳

We look forward to doing our best for all the animals in our care in 2025 💛

Thank you all for your continued support 🥰

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While Storm Éowyn rages on, Judy and Ashley are enjoying play time with staff! They are both 17 years old and are proving that age is just a number!😻 If you have a place in your home for these lovely older ladies, you can read more about them on the website and don't hesitate to fill in a form! https://www.assisi-ni.org/adopt/#allcats

Merry Christmas to all the small animals and their humans!!🎄🐇🐀🐁🐹🎄 All of our small animal residents have had a fantasitc day of eating treats and forage, while causing a little bit of mischief! Thank you to everyone who donated items to our small animals this Christmas - you've made it very special for them!🖤

Santa has been to all the animals at Assisi💕🎅🎁 Merry Christmas Everyone!!!🥰

Happy 1st of December 🎅🏻🎄🤶🏼 Featuring our little Star Loki ⭐️

Bella is a 9 year old torby who is known for two things: being affectionate, and letting you know when she wants affection! Staff can't understand why Bella is still here- she is a confident girl who would make a great addition to any family! All Bella wants is a home where she can sit on someone's lap and get all the pets in the world! Here's a video of Bella getting some of her much loved pets and hoping that her future family gets in touch soon! https://www.assisi-ni.org/animals/bella-2/

Guinness 💗
Guinness 💗

Lovely Guinness enjoying a spot of fishing today🎣 Guinness is one of our older ladies who is still looking for a loving quiet home to enjoy her golden years💗 Guinness is a great girl who enjoys cuddles, being brushed and lots of affection! If you think you could offer this beautiful girl the home she has been waiting for please visit the website for more information💗

Assisi dog Reunion raffle draw

Fancy dress competition winner

Have you ever seen cuter buns?🥹 These four have only arrived into our care a few days ago, and have already stolen our hearts. They are full of beans and do endless laps around their run... until they get tuckered out and fall asleep in a bunny pile. Moon, Mercury, Jupiter and Galaxy won't be ready to go home for a bit - but if you'd still like to enquire about them, then send us an email at [email protected] 🐇🐇🐇🐇

Help Leo💔
Help Leo💔

Leo is still waiting for that special home but no one seems to want this beautiful boy💔 All he wants is to show you love and be your best friend, what every dog wants but some wait longer than others💔 Leo deserves a special home, he deserves to be given another chance at having a family to love and show them all the love he has to give them💛 Leo is no trouble at all here at the sanctuary, you'll often find a staff member or a volunteer in to see Leo, giving him lots of cuddles because how can you resist this wonderful boy💛

💛💛HAPPY INTERNATIONAL CAT DAY 💛💛 Here is a video with some of the beautiful cats we have in our care who are up for rehoming!🐾 These cats range from old to young to sassy to quiet but all have so much love to give and are patiently waiting to find a home♥️ If you can't offer any of these lovely kitty cats a loving home then please share the post with your friends and family💛 Thank you for supporting Assisi and especially today our wonderful cattery residents🐾

Beautiful older gent Marley enjoying his favourite time of the day, spending time with the staff and volunteers in the field😍 Help him find his perfect human💛

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