Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare - Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare

The UK Government have applied an Avian Influenza Protection Zone across the UK. This means that we must close our Aviaries to the public until the restrictions are lifted.

We do NOT have this virus at Raystede but we are required to put in place a range of measures to protect our birds. We are still open and welcome visitors to the rest of the site – please book your ticket.

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Raystede’s Drop-in Adoption Information Mornings

The perfect place to find out more about adopting an animal.

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Do you look like your pet?

Enter the Raystede Look A Like Competition!

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Calling all animal match makers this Valentines!

Visit Raystede this February half term for our FREE Family Learning Days on Tuesday 14, Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 February 10am to 4pm.

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50 Miles in March for Animals in need!

Take on this challenge and walk, jog or run 50 miles in March at your own pace wherever suits you!

We're Looking for a Home!

Adopt an Animal

Meet our Super STAR dogs that need extra special adopters We are in need of foster carers for rabbits Free guided daily tour Need to give up your pet?

What's new at Raystede?

The latest news, events and stories from us at Raystede

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23 January 2023

Our Raystede charity shop in Ringmer is closed until Thursday 26 January for essential maintenance.

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5 January 2023

Raystede's Education Team are coming to Eastbourne with free pet advice!

We have a number of pop-up sessions in January and February.

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15 December 2022

No public access to Peaceways Pet Crematorium on Monday 16 January 2023.

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28 November 2022

Elves behaving badly at Raystede!

Can you help find the missing Christmas elves?

Your kind donation helps us to rescue and rehome more animals in need.

We rely on your support to save animal's lives.