RSPCA - Great Ayton Animal Centre

RSPCA - Great Ayton Animal Centre Our centre opened in 1990 and since then we have been dealing with various animals and species that are admitted by our inspectorate.

RSPCA Great Ayton Animal Centre Registered Charity Number 219099.

“Since 1824 the RSPCA has worked tirelessly to promote kindness and prevent cruelty to animals”

To report a mistreated, neglected, injured or distressed animal call our cruelty line between 8am and 7.30pm: 0300 1234 999

Claudia arrived into RSPCA care after she was found by a member of public abandoned in a box.Claudia was found with woun...
26/03/2025

Claudia arrived into RSPCA care after she was found by a member of public abandoned in a box.

Claudia was found with wounds all over her back and she has a cataract in her left eye.

After some TLC, Claudia's wounds are slowly healing and we are hopeful that her hair will slowly grow back over time.

Claudia is a shy, older girl looking for her retirement home where she can live out her days with a guinea pig loving owner. She will thrive in a home where her adopter is willing to help Claudia build trust and gain some confidence.

Help us find Claudia her forever home:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOgUwrYfnhvfGAZ78PMgyVV9wOCoywImZFSOQDHYVAmVhZKg/viewform

Clarice🐾This little chap has a curious and intelligent character – he loves exploring his enclosure, hunting for his dai...
25/03/2025

Clarice🐾

This little chap has a curious and intelligent character – he loves exploring his enclosure, hunting for his daily treats and burning off some energy on his exercise wheel. Clarice is a little under socialised, he will often come out of his den to investigate when he has human company, but being nocturnal, mostly enjoys naps throughout the day, to prepare him for all the activity at night. Clarice is seeking an understanding hamster loving home, where he can continue building positive associations when being handled.

Despite her puppy looks, Daisy is around 3 years old. We were told she was a lab x whippet on arrival, but she is on the...
21/03/2025

Despite her puppy looks, Daisy is around 3 years old. We were told she was a lab x whippet on arrival, but she is on the smaller size, ~14kg so she may be crossed with other breeds.

Daisy was very worried by handling on arrival, showing lots of appeasement behaviours. She was being treated for ringworm so had to have regular baths and treatment. Despite undergoing treatment, she soon bonded with staff and showed them how clever (and cheeky) she could be.

Daisy is a very clever dog, who knows many cues including down and spin which she likes to perform for food. She loves to play and always has lots of energy so is looking for an active owner.

Daisy has possibly had some poor experiences in the home, and will need time to build positive associations and be taught how to live in a home. She will need someone homoe most of the time. This will also include blocking her access to stealing food. She is a very agile girl and will easily be on the counters.

Daisy is dog friendly and can potentially go home with children of secondary school age- as long as they're confident with bouncy dogs. This will be dependent on meets at the centres.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOgUwrYfnhvfGAZ78PMgyVV9wOCoywImZFSOQDHYVAmVhZKg/viewform

🌟RESERVED🌟Introducing Phoebe!Phoebe is a 1 year old, Old English Sheepdog who hasn't had a great start in life. She was ...
20/03/2025

🌟RESERVED🌟

Introducing Phoebe!

Phoebe is a 1 year old, Old English Sheepdog who hasn't had a great start in life. She was found matted, living in poor conditions. Despite this, Phoebe is full of life. It can take a little bit of time for her confidence to build in new environments, but before long she's bouncing around and enjoying herself as she should. Phoebe has the waggiest body and tail, and is always happy to see her favourite people.

She'll need an adopter who is able to build her confidence in new environments and show her all the things she's already missed out on. This includes teaching her it's okay to be left alone as she's never lived in a house. Phoebe is generally good with other dogs but can show some frustration barking at times - she's showing positive improvements working on this at the centre. If she was to go home with another dog, it would need to be a similar size dog and would be dependent on meets at the centre. She could possibly go home with children of secondary age +, again depending on meets at the centre. Phoebe will need an adopter who is committed to regularly grooming to keep on top of her coat once it grows back.

✨Happy Ending✨'Hi team! It's been just over a week since Mr Frosty came home with us and we just wanted to give you a li...
20/03/2025

✨Happy Ending✨

'Hi team!

It's been just over a week since Mr Frosty came home with us and we just wanted to give you a little update.

He’s settled in very well to his new home. He’s done lots of tunnelling and burrowing which is lovely to see, and he loves having a roll around in his sand. He discovered his wheel a couple days in and seems to be on it all the time now.

We are still trying out new snacks with him but he enjoys his millet, loves a mealworm and has tucked into some lettuce and broccoli too.

Whenever he is awake he always comes to the front to see what we’re up to - his cheeky personality is really showing now.
We absolutely adore him and are so grateful we were given the opportunity to give him a home.'

✨Adoption update✨Beautiful Mia was adopted from Great Ayton in August 2023 and is thriving in her home! "Good afternoon,...
15/03/2025

✨Adoption update✨

Beautiful Mia was adopted from Great Ayton in August 2023 and is thriving in her home!

"Good afternoon,

I’m contacting with another update on how Mia is doing, she is thriving!

We have just got back from her first weekend away and she was a dream, she will settle anywhere as long as she has something soft to lie on! As shown in the pictures!

Mia is doing so well with her food issues, she is not fussed when we are eating and sometimes leaves some of her breakfast to eat after her morning walk. She still loves treats!

Thank you again for everything. I will pop some pictures to show you how she is getting on 😊 "

✨ We are hiring ✨We have some amazing job opportunities that have arisen at the centre. We are recruiting some animal ca...
13/03/2025

✨ We are hiring ✨

We have some amazing job opportunities that have arisen at the centre. We are recruiting some animal care assistants to join our incredible, dedicated team.

👀 We currently have two positions being advertised, please click on the links below to find out further details on each of these:

Find out more about the role and how to apply below ⬇️

https://jobs.rspca.org.uk/jobs/vacancy/find/results/

✨Happy Ending✨Hallie and Esther found their forever home together.'The girls are great. They are so nervous and reluctan...
13/03/2025

✨Happy Ending✨

Hallie and Esther found their forever home together.

'The girls are great. They are so nervous and reluctant to trust me but have settled reasonably well.

They really are two peas in a pod! They free roam around my house and seem to like the secluded spots such as behind my curtains and inside my wardrobes.

It saddens me that they don’t trust me fully yet but I am leaving them to their own devices and haven’t handled them so they can get to know their surroundings first.

Hallie is definitely the least confident. If Esther leaves her alone to go and grab a snack, she goes to find her!

I have seen both girls binky! I have caught Esther binkying twice and Hallie binkied this morning. Esther has also cleaned herself next to me and nudged me several times so I think I’m earning some of their trust bit by bit!

I know it will be a journey to earn their trust but I am so thankful to give them a second chance! Thank you x'

✨Happy Ending✨Tilly was one of our longest staying canine residents who recently went off to her forever home where she ...
08/03/2025

✨Happy Ending✨

Tilly was one of our longest staying canine residents who recently went off to her forever home where she is settling really well and coming out of her shell!

"Hi, I think she’s made herself quite comfortable "

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✨Adoption update ✨Former resident, Apollo loves let us know how he is getting on! We received a lovely update from his f...
07/03/2025

✨Adoption update ✨

Former resident, Apollo loves let us know how he is getting on! We received a lovely update from his family, who say:
'Hi to all staff, Apollo remains well and as gorgeous as ever and still loves his Yak bones 🤗'

✨Happy Ending✨Carmine has settled into her new home wonderfully!💖🏡
06/03/2025

✨Happy Ending✨

Carmine has settled into her new home wonderfully!💖🏡

✨Adoption Update✨We were thrilled to receive an update from Taco's adopters, who say: 'Taco is doing great. She’s been o...
05/03/2025

✨Adoption Update✨

We were thrilled to receive an update from Taco's adopters, who say:

'Taco is doing great. She’s been on 2 holidays so far which she loved. One of which was to the highlands and we’ve never seen zoomies like it 😂 she loves to pose and rightly so as she’s just the most beautiful pup.

We keep meaning to bring her in to see you all but haven’t found the time! We will make time though and bring her in.

Thank you for letting us foster and adopt her.'

It is Willow's turn to find her forever home🏡💖Willow is an adventurous, young ragdoll in need of a new family to love an...
04/03/2025

It is Willow's turn to find her forever home🏡💖

Willow is an adventurous, young ragdoll in need of a new family to love and care for her. She is very playful and affectionate and will be sure to keep her new family entertained. We usually find her at the front of her pod in the hope she gets an extra fuss or two, as it has became apparent that she loves to be centre of attention. Willow is particularly fond of her pink toy mouse, she takes it on all of her travels and especially enjoys chasing it around the cattery.

Are you a ragdoll lover? Please share your experiences with this beautiful breed, in the hope that we can find Willow her perfect match 💖

Help us find Willow her happily ever after by applying here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOgUwrYfnhvfGAZ78PMgyVV9wOCoywImZFSOQDHYVAmVhZKg/viewform

✨Adoption update✨Do you remember Troy? Troy (now known as Jet) has been in his forever home for over a year now and we w...
04/03/2025

✨Adoption update✨

Do you remember Troy?

Troy (now known as Jet) has been in his forever home for over a year now and we were thrilled to receive an update to hear how he has been doing!

Hello, I just wanted to give an update on Jet, adopted December 2023! He has settled in amazingly and has really come out of his shell in the past few months. He’s becoming more playful and confident by the day, but something that hasn’t changed is just how loving he is. He is, and always has been, so happy when he’s snuggled up with a member of the family on the sofa (especially if they let him have his favourite seat!). He’s even found his bark, something we rarely heard when we first adopted him. We all love him so much, and couldn’t ask for a gentler, more affectionate dog. Thank you!

As a bonus, I have included pics of our previous dogs from RSPCA Great Ayton. Ben (white poodle) adopted 2005, and Kip (formerly Bruce, brown collie cross) adopted 2011/2012. Both much loved (and sorely missed) family dogs!

✨Adoption update✨'Hello, I thought I'd share some pics of Baloo looking extra handsome today 😍We've been out for a walk ...
03/03/2025

✨Adoption update✨

'Hello, I thought I'd share some pics of Baloo looking extra handsome today 😍

We've been out for a walk and he's been sat in the garden taking in all the surroundings and listening to all the sounds. He's just perfect and we are so grateful every day to be able to watch him heal.'

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Leoni loves getting out for walks, spending time with her handlers and most importantly, she loves a good zoomie! 🐾🐕

✨Thank you✨ Thanks to all your interest and for sharing Atlas, Taurus and Midnight's story. We are overjoyed to announce that our gorgeous trioare now reserved and ready to go home very soon🤞 We still have many other cats awaiting homes, please keep updated with our website 👀 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOgUwrYfnhvfGAZ78PMgyVV9wOCoywImZFSOQDHYVAmVhZKg/viewform

It's been too windy to walk today so the dogs have had extra chews and enrichment whilst staying cosy in the kennels🐾 Here's Tilly and Daisy getting to spend some time doing some free work in the corridor 💙 Check out the animals looking for a warm home by following the link below: https://www.rspca.org.uk/local/great-ayton-animal-centre/findapet?currentPageNo=1&animalIdMarker=animalId227557#onSubmitSetHere

SMALL ANIMALS LOOKING FOR FOREVER HOMES!🏡🐾.

Have you got space in your heart and home for Holly and her toy collection? Holly is a gorgeous German Shepherd, who has not had much luck finding her forever family. We are hoping to find her perfect match very soon and Holly will be able to put kennel life behind her with her favourite toys!

Tilly thinks she is the cutest dog in kennels.🐾🐕 Tilly is a lovely dog who deserves to be loved and feel safe. ❤️Could you provide the type of home Tilly needs? She is looking for the following home🏡✅A pet free home✅Tilly will need a gentle owner who can provide a calm home environment. ✅Could live with children of a secondary school age.Please click on the link below for further information and how to apply for Tilly🐕https://www.rspca.org.uk/findapet/search/details/-/Animal/TILLY/ref/259904/rehome

Holly has spent her day with her main handler, reminding her about her love for her favourite toys! Holly is still available for adoption, please register your interest via our website!

Diesel and all of the dogs at the centre would like to send a big thank you to tug-e-nuff for sending out some toys to help encourage play. The toys are also great to reward less food motivated dogs🐾 https://www.rspca.org.uk/local/great-ayton-animal-centre/findapet/details/DIESEL/260271/rehome

We are starting to get into festive spirit at Great Ayton 🎄 Keep a close eye on what the animals are getting up over the upcoming weeks 👀❄️ We still have many animals hoping to find their forever homes in time for Christmas.🏡 Take a look at our animals available for adoption here: https://www.rspca.org.uk/local/-/rspca/great-ayton-animal-centre

Since his arrival, Toby has watched so many of his feline neighbours go home. As much as he is happy for them, it sadly leaves him as our long stay resident in the cattery. Toby is a comical character in all aspects of life. He is not the lap cat type - but he is such a fun, interactive boy, who will make a quirky addition to his new family! Toby is a very inquisitive and friendly cat. He enjoys to venture life in his own manner, especially on his own terms. He loves playing with his toys and has became the 'master of mischief' in the Great Ayton Cattery. Could Toby be your perfect match? Please help us find Toby a home by liking, commenting and sharing this post! Read more and apply here: https://www.rspca.org.uk/local/great-ayton-animal-centre/findapet/details/TOBY/256424/rehome

Can you believe that Heather hasn’t received a single application form?💔 We are hoping that with your help, we can find her a forever home🙏 Interested in adoption? Please fill out an application form✅
Can you believe that Heather hasn’t received a single application form?💔 We are hoping that with your help, we can find her a forever home🙏 Interested in adoption? Please fill out an application form✅

Dotty is still looking for home🏡 Dotty is an angelic, gentle, sweet natured soul! She has been signed off for rehoming, yet hasn’t received any interest😢 Please help us find Dotty her forever home🙏
Dotty is still looking for home🏡 Dotty is an angelic, gentle, sweet natured soul! She has been signed off for rehoming, yet hasn’t received any interest😢 Please help us find Dotty her forever home🙏

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RSPCA Great Ayton Animal Centre Registered Charity Number 219099. “Since 1824 the RSPCA has worked tirelessly to promote kindness and prevent cruelty to animals” To report a mistreated, neglected, injured or distressed animal call our cruelty line: 0300 1234 999