As winter closes in, animals arriving at Raystede need us more than ever. Whether they've lost their homes or are facing severe pain, our promise is simple: a warm bed, a full tummy, and safety.
With rising costs, please donate £25 today to keep our lights and heating on so no animal is left out in the cold this Christmas.
"When our owner was evicted, and we had nowhere to go, my brother Major and I arrived at Raystede with our world completely shattered. To make matters worse, we had both been suffering from agonising pain in our legs for years until Raystede’s vet team diagnosed us with a severe hip condition. Major needed surgery on both hips, and I had to have my painful leg removed.
"Thanks to expert care, we finally got to run pain-free. Then, the most wonderful thing happened: our foster carer fell completely in love with us and adopted us together. We arrived with nothing, but we left with a forever family, and each other."
Every animal deserves care at this level. But medical and well-being support costs money, which is why we are asking you to support our Winter Appeal so we can help more dogs like Dingo and Major.
"When our owner was evicted, and we had nowhere to go, my brother Major and I arrived at Raystede with our world completely shattered. To make matters worse, we had both been suffering from agonising pain in our legs for years until Raystede’s vet team diagnosed us with a severe hip condition. Major needed surgery on both hips, and I had to have my painful leg removed.
"Thanks to expert care, we finally got to run pain-free. Then, the most wonderful thing happened: our foster carer fell completely in love with us and adopted us together. We arrived with nothing, but we left with a forever family, and each other."
Every animal deserves care at this level. But medical and well-being support costs money, which is why we are asking you to support our Winter Appeal so we can help more dogs like Dingo and Major.
"For most of my long life, I enjoyed a loving home filled with familiar people, sounds, smells and favourite sleeping spots. But at 23 years old, my whole world turned upside down when my beloved owner passed away. I suddenly found myself alone at Raystede. While I was safe, my arthritis needed regular pain relief, and I needed someone to look past my age and see how much love I still had to give.
"After settling into a foster home where I proved 23 is just a number, something wonderful happened: I was chosen for my forever home. Now, I'm spending my sunset years surrounded by warmth, comfort and love, proving that every animal deserves their chance at a happy ending."
Age, injury or misfortune shouldn't mean a life without comfort. Every animal deserves a chance at a happy ending, and you can help make that happen.
"For most of my long life, I enjoyed a loving home filled with familiar people, sounds, smells and favourite sleeping spots. But at 23 years old, my whole world turned upside down when my beloved owner passed away. I suddenly found myself alone at Raystede. While I was safe, my arthritis needed regular pain relief, and I needed someone to look past my age and see how much love I still had to give.
"After settling into a foster home where I proved 23 is just a number, something wonderful happened: I was chosen for my forever home. Now, I'm spending my sunset years surrounded by warmth, comfort and love, proving that every animal deserves their chance at a happy ending."
Age, injury or misfortune shouldn't mean a life without comfort. Every animal deserves a chance at a happy ending, and you can help make that happen.
Raystede is a lifeline for vulnerable animals who have nowhere else to turn. Whether they have lost the only homes they've ever known, are frightened and alone or arrive with severe pain and complex medical needs, this is their place of safety and warmth while we help them heal and start their journey to a new forever home.
But winter brings an immense challenge. The rising costs of energy, food and veterinary treatment mean more animals need our support, and without urgent help, they face the risk of being left out in the cold.
Keeping our shelters warm and safe on frosty winter nights is vital for their survival. With your kind donations, we can provide cosy beds, warm blankets and expert veterinary care as the temperatures drop.