Animals in Distress - Torbay & Westcountry

Animals in Distress - Torbay & Westcountry Animals in Distress is a local animal welfare charity that takes in, cares for and rehomes hundreds of cats, dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs every year.
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The Animal in Distress Rescue Centre is based at Ipplepen, near Newton Abbot, Devon. Animals come to the Rescue Centre for a variety of reasons, including bereavement, illness, breakdown of relationships, financial hardship, straying, cruelty, neglect or abandonment. When the lives of South Devon’s pets fall apart, Animals in Distress is here to pick up the pieces. We aim to never turn away an

animal in distress, and it is our policy to give them the best possible care while they are waiting to be rehomed. Every effort is made to ensure that prospective owners find the right pet for them. Home checks are carried out, and all animals are checked by our veterinary surgeon. All cats and dogs are microchipped, vaccinated and neutered before rehoming. Without the help of our generous supporters in the local community and beyond, we simply wouldn’t be able to provide this vital service. Thank you so much for your support.

The rollover is now £2,400! Joining the lottery is easy and you could win a guaranteed £1,000 every single week or the r...
26/06/2024

The rollover is now £2,400!
Joining the lottery is easy and you could win a guaranteed £1,000 every single week or the rollover of up to £10,000. It's a perfect way to help the animals in our care and be in with a chance of winning some great cash prizes in return.
To learn more, or sign up today, visit https://www.yourcharitylottery.org.uk/animals-in-distress or phone the friendly staff at Charity Lottery on 0300 330 1500 to be entered today.
Thank you so much for your support, and good luck!

This year's   is all about diet, something we are always going on about, as we're very passionate about it here!Rabbits ...
25/06/2024

This year's is all about diet, something we are always going on about, as we're very passionate about it here!
Rabbits need the correct diet, as getting this wrong can cause multiple serious health problems.
Rabbits' diet should consist of:
-85% good quality feeding hay and grass
-10% fresh vegetables
-5% good quality rabbit pellets such as Burgess Excel (not muesli).

Which hay to feed? A good quality feeding hay (such as Timothy hay) should be used - it should be green or a golden green colour, with a smell of fresh dried grass and containing very little dust.

Which grass to feed? Readigrass is a good option as it is a high quality dried feeding grass available all year round. Mown or strimmed grass should not be fed to rabbits as this can be very dangerous, but some freshly picked grass (from an area which has not been sprayed with any chemicals) would be very welcome as a treat.
When we rehome indoor or outdoor rabbits we also like them to have access to a nice grassy area they can graze on when the weather is nice. This should be real grass - not astroturf or fake grass, which is completely unsuitable for rabbits.

For all the up to date information on rabbit care and rabbit diet, check out the official page at https://www.facebook.com/RabbitAwarenessWeek2023 all this week.

We always advise that rabbits' complex care needs should be researched thoroughly before getting them pets. For more information about rabbit care and all the things you need to consider before getting them as pets, see our Rabbit Care Guide at www.animalsindistress.uk.com/pet-care-guides
and for a whole encyclopedia of information on rabbits, see www.rabbitwelfare.co.uk

They don't usually keep still for long enough to have their photo taken - but we caught Greta's 3 kittens and their best...
24/06/2024

They don't usually keep still for long enough to have their photo taken - but we caught Greta's 3 kittens and their best mate Gigi (orphaned tabby kitten) posing perfectly for this one 🥰😻

(These kittens are not quite ready for new homes but will appear on our website in the next few weeks for applications)

Thank you so much to everyone who took part in the online auction.  All winners have now been contacted via messenger to...
24/06/2024

Thank you so much to everyone who took part in the online auction. All winners have now been contacted via messenger to say what lots they have won and how to pay and collect. we will let everyone know the total raised once all money has been received😍.

11 year old Joey is still patiently waiting for his forever home! Joey has had a tough life and multiple homes (informat...
22/06/2024

11 year old Joey is still patiently waiting for his forever home!
Joey has had a tough life and multiple homes (information we found out from his microchip) and was brought to us as a stray because he was attacking a lady's dogs and cats. However there were extenuating circumstances! Joey had a massive tumour on his head which was causing him a deal of discomfort, so we can't blame him for being a little bit grumpy.

Since having his tumour removed Joey has been a happier boy. He has been with us for nearly 6 months and has become a really affectionate cat. He is a lovable rogue though and will sometimes still give a little nip for no reason except that he can! However the way to this boy's heart is definitely through his stomach and he can easily be won over in a cat-experienced home.

Joey is looking for a nice retirement home where he can put his paws up and relax after the life he's had. He'd like a quiet, peaceful life where he can do what he wants when he wants, have a stroll around a nice garden and come back in when he's ready. Due to his history he cannot live with other pets or young children.

Could you offer Joey the purr-fect retirement home he deserves?

www.animalsindistress.uk.com/animal/joey

We like to start the weekend off with some good news - we are pleased to tell you that Booboo and Brodie both went to lo...
21/06/2024

We like to start the weekend off with some good news - we are pleased to tell you that Booboo and Brodie both went to lovely new homes this week!
Both dogs have really landed on their paws with their new families, and we are so happy for them 🥰🐾❤

Thank you for all your support, which makes happy endings like this possible for hundreds of animals each year 🙏

All the cats in this folder are looking for homes, we will update you when they have been rehomed!
21/06/2024

All the cats in this folder are looking for homes, we will update you when they have been rehomed!

Its National Take your Dog to Work Day today 🐶❤🐾.Are you lucky enough to be able to take your dog to work..................
21/06/2024

Its National Take your Dog to Work Day today 🐶❤🐾.

Are you lucky enough to be able to take your dog to work............................ If so then please show us a picture of them helping you in your workplace.

Apparently its more relaxed in the workplace when animals are present and we all totally agree with that fact 😀❤. X

We only have 3 days to go until the summer auction will come to an end, so head on over to the auction page and have a l...
20/06/2024

We only have 3 days to go until the summer auction will come to an end, so head on over to the auction page and have a look at what items you would love to place a bid on. There is still a bargain to be had.. The auction will end on Sunday evening and all winning bidders will be contacted on Monday the 24th June. Happy bidding.....
https://www.facebook.com/groups/638477357486798/buy_sell_discussion

The rollover is now an amazing £2,200! Joining the lottery is easy and you could win a guaranteed £1,000 every single we...
18/06/2024

The rollover is now an amazing £2,200!
Joining the lottery is easy and you could win a guaranteed £1,000 every single week or the rollover of up to £10,000. It's a perfect way to help the animals in our care and be in with a chance of winning some great cash prizes in return.
To learn more, or sign up today, visit https://www.yourcharitylottery.org.uk/animals-in-distress or phone the friendly staff at Your Charity Lottery on 0300 330 1500 to be entered today.
Thank you so much for your support, and good luck!

Happy news for puppies Peanut (now called Willow) and Luna (now called Daisy), as both pups went to their fantastic fore...
17/06/2024

Happy news for puppies Peanut (now called Willow) and Luna (now called Daisy), as both pups went to their fantastic forever homes at the weekend! We are so pleased for both of them, they have happy lives ahead of them now with their lovely new families 🐾🥰🙏


What an amazing, fun weekend we have all had a Woofstock UK 🐶🐾❤.Huge thanks to Carol and Heather for putting on an aweso...
17/06/2024

What an amazing, fun weekend we have all had a Woofstock UK 🐶🐾❤.
Huge thanks to Carol and Heather for putting on an awesome event with the help of Diverse Events CIC and Powderham.
We are all exhausted but have absolutely loved every single minute of it and we cannot wait for next years date to come out so we can start planning 😀.
Keep an eye out for the date and get tickets, if you love dogs, music and food then its a weekend for you 🐶❤.
Also thankyou to everyone that popped in to see us, it was so amazing to meet and speak to you all - your support means everything. XX

We have even more good news to tell you, as lovely Sonny also went to his wonderful forever home this weekend! 😻  What a...
16/06/2024

We have even more good news to tell you, as lovely Sonny also went to his wonderful forever home this weekend! 😻
What a journey Sonny has been on - from the terrified boy who first arrived at the Rescue Centre 14 months ago, to the new happy, cuddly version of Sonny we have now! We are so happy for Sonny, he has a wonderful life ahead of him now and for the rest of his days 🥰🐾🙏❤

Sunday Bunday!!Smeagol and Pippin are enjoying their Hay and herb filled footballs (or noseballs) this afternoon.
16/06/2024

Sunday Bunday!!

Smeagol and Pippin are enjoying their Hay and herb filled footballs (or noseballs) this afternoon.

Day 2 of Woofstock UK 2024 and the weather is amazing ☀️🕶️………. So come on down to this amazing event - don’t forget to p...
16/06/2024

Day 2 of Woofstock UK 2024 and the weather is amazing ☀️🕶️………. So come on down to this amazing event - don’t forget to pop in and see us. X
Have fun everyone 🐾🐶❤️. X

We have the best news to tell you - sweet little Cookie went to her wonderful, forever home yesterday! 🐾We'd like to say...
15/06/2024

We have the best news to tell you - sweet little Cookie went to her wonderful, forever home yesterday! 🐾
We'd like to say a massive thank you to each and every one of our wonderful supporters who donated towards the cost of Cookie's medical care and have made this happy ending possible! Thank you so much 🙏
Cookie has a wonderful life ahead of her now, thanks to you - we are all so happy for her 🥰

Day 1 of Woofstock UK 2024 and we are having an amazing day so far. Please pop in to see us and say hi if you are passin...
15/06/2024

Day 1 of Woofstock UK 2024 and we are having an amazing day so far.
Please pop in to see us and say hi if you are passing by.
Enjoy yourselves everyone ❤️🐾🐶. X

Great news to start the weekend, Ozzy, Brody and Goofy all went to their wonderful, forever homes this week! We're so ha...
14/06/2024

Great news to start the weekend, Ozzy, Brody and Goofy all went to their wonderful, forever homes this week! We're so happy for all of them, they have great lives ahead of them now with loving families.

Thank you so much for your support, which makes this possible for so many animals each year 🙏💕🐾

11-week-old Luna and 14-week-old Peanut both arrived at the Rescue Centre this week and have been having a lovely time m...
13/06/2024

11-week-old Luna and 14-week-old Peanut both arrived at the Rescue Centre this week and have been having a lovely time meeting the staff dogs and playing together in the sun 🐹💕☀
Both pups have new homes lined up already and will go to their forever homes soon 🥰

The rollover is now an amazing £2,000! Joining the lottery is easy and you could win a guaranteed £1,000 every single we...
12/06/2024

The rollover is now an amazing £2,000!
Joining the lottery is easy and you could win a guaranteed £1,000 every single week or the rollover of up to £10,000. It's a perfect way to help the animals in our care and be in with a chance of winning some great cash prizes in return.
To learn more, or sign up today, visit https://www.yourcharitylottery.org.uk/animals-in-distress or phone the friendly staff at Your Charity Lottery on 0300 330 1500 to be entered today.
Thank you so much for your support, and good luck!

All the Dogs in this folder are looking for new homes, we will update you when they have been rehomed. For the full deta...
12/06/2024

All the Dogs in this folder are looking for new homes, we will update you when they have been rehomed. For the full details on each dog please see our website www.animalsindistress.uk.com

Its another busy vet day for us here today with 24 animals having check ups with the vet for various reasons - health ch...
11/06/2024

Its another busy vet day for us here today with 24 animals having check ups with the vet for various reasons - health check ins, heath check outs, vaccinations, post op checks and just general checks 🐶🐰🐱❤.
We have also had a variety of operations today ranging from dentals to hernia repairs, all of the animals that have been operated on are all recovering well 😀.
Cookie the Yorkie has also had her final post op check and has been signed off to go to her new home - YIPEE.
A big shout out to Quarry House Vets for all the support and care that they provide our animals with ❤🐾.
Once again thank you for your support 🐱🐶🐰🐾🐾. ###

11/06/2024

Only 3 sleeps to go until this amazing event takes place ❤🐶🐾.
Please support this great event who support great charities. You don't need a dog to attend but if you have one, where is there a better place to be. 🐕🐾🧡.
Go onto their website https://www.woofstockuk.co.uk/ to book your tickets to the greatest dog festival.

Pop by and see us if you attend 👋👋. x

From today, it's a legal requirement in England for all cats aged 20 weeks and older to be microchipped.This is so impor...
10/06/2024

From today, it's a legal requirement in England for all cats aged 20 weeks and older to be microchipped.
This is so important as a microchip is often the only way a lost cat can be reunited with their owner.
Please see your vet for information if your cat is not yet microchipped 🐱

Sunday Bunday!!Hi humans, it's me Marge!!  Please wish me luck as I'm off on a bunny date with a handsome male rabbit!! ...
09/06/2024

Sunday Bunday!!

Hi humans, it's me Marge!! Please wish me luck as I'm off on a bunny date with a handsome male rabbit!! I am keeping my paws crossed that he likes me!

We'd like to say a really huge thank you to everyone who kindly donated guinea pig food in response to our recent appeal...
08/06/2024

We'd like to say a really huge thank you to everyone who kindly donated guinea pig food in response to our recent appeal - including the lovely Debbie Gee, who sent these 6 bags yesterday!
Thank you so much for your amazing support, from everyone here, and from Clive and all the other guinea pigs in our care. We are so grateful for your support! 🐹💕🙏


Look who's living his best life 😻💕😽☀️It's Maximus, in his new home! His new mum has reported that he is so happy and lov...
07/06/2024

Look who's living his best life 😻💕😽☀️
It's Maximus, in his new home! His new mum has reported that he is so happy and loving life - and we couldn't be more pleased for him! 💕🙏

Thank you so much for all your amazing support, which makes happy endings like this possible for Maximus and hundreds of other animals each year 🙏

This National Volunteer Week 2024, we thank our incredible team of volunteers. Your dedication, time, and passion make a...
07/06/2024

This National Volunteer Week 2024, we thank our incredible team of volunteers. Your dedication, time, and passion make a world of difference. We really couldn't do it without you!
Throughout our Rescue Centre and shops we have a team of real heroes who dedicate their time and volunteer - they all deserve hero capes.
Thank you so much to each and every one of you amazing humans ❤🐾💪. X

The summer auction has been going for nearly a week now and still has another two and a half weeks to go yet so still ti...
06/06/2024

The summer auction has been going for nearly a week now and still has another two and a half weeks to go yet so still time to get your bids in on all the fabulous items that are on offer. the auction page link is below.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/638477357486798

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