Red Lion Canines

02/12/2025

❗️WARNING ❗️

Unfortunately avian flu has been detected in Canterbury and surrounding areas. 😔

For this reason we cannot accept sick or deceased birds anymore.

Please report to Defra on 03459335577 ☎️

25/11/2025

Sadly today we have to announce that a number of birds have been found dead in the Chislet Marshes area of the district with suspected avian influenza.

Avian influenza, commonly referred to as bird flu, is circulating in seabirds and other wildlife in the area.

If you see a dead bird or other wildlife where the cause of death is unclear, please do not touch or remove it. Keep away and do not let your pets (and particularly dogs) go near it.

If you find a dead bird or other wildlife on public land, please call us on 01227 862000 so we can arrange safe removal and disposal.

You will be asked for details of where the bird/animal is (a what3words location would be very helpful), how many birds/animals there are and the species of bird if possible.

Public information signs are being put up on key footpaths that provide access across the marshes area.

This is a popular area for dog walks so we are urging people to be extra vigilant to keep their pets safe.

25/11/2025

21/11/2025

19/11/2025

𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫s 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦

Love dogs and enjoy being out on the road?

We’re looking for kind, reliable drivers to help with transporting our dogs to and from our training centre in Alton from the homes of our volunteers in the surrounding areas.

Around 1.5 hours a day
5 days a week
Confidence with dogs essential
Clean driving licence required
Use your own vehicle or collect a charity van
Friendly, can-do attitude welcome
🐾 Puppy cuddles guaranteed

If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01420 629390

17/11/2025

17/11/2025

♥️

New peer-reviewed study, and the first scientific proof, shows dogs sleep better when they’re close to the people they love. Researchers found dogs took longer to relax, tossing and turning more and had poorer sleep quality when their human was gone. Your presence helps them relax, fall asleep faster, and rest more deeply especially in new or stressful environments.

The study found:
• Dogs fell asleep faster when their owner was in the room.
• They slept more deeply (more time in non-REM or “deep” sleep).
• Their sleep was more efficient — meaning less tossing and turning.
• When the owner was gone, dogs took longer to relax and had poorer sleep quality.
• These results suggest that dogs feel safer and more relaxed when near their humans, even during sleep.

10/11/2025

How cute is this little fella ♥️

10/11/2025

New arrivals 🐹

We have 18 Syrian hamsters that come into us at the weekend. All in need of new homes separately.

If you are in a position to adopt a Hamster then please email us.

08/11/2025

If a Saturday afternoon does not always work for you, we can offer a Sunday or potentially an evening during the week, so please get in contact to discuss.

Weekly £5.00 (or whatever you are able too afford) donation goes to Happy Endings Animal Rescue in Faversham 🐕