Millstream Animal Shelter is an independent animal rescue centre funded by the community. They usually take in abandoned and abused cats.

Aside from this, they also cater to ferrets and polecats. All these animals are housed in their headquarters at Clayton Bridge, which can easily be located through public and private transportation. 

Moreover, Millstream Animal Shelter has been a registered charity since 1990. This is why we believe they will be perfect for those looking for established and trusted shelters in the area.

We also like that they have adequate facilities for the animals that they take in. For example, they have cosy beds, scratching posts, and toys in dedicated areas with thermostat-controlled heating.

Keeping these in mind, we are not surprised that they were able to provide help to over 850 animals per year. We also find it impressive that they manage to find forever homes for most of their fosters.

On the other hand, those not adopted for more than a year will be released to their extensive grounds. Here, they can roam free as resident cats.

As for those who want to support their cause, they are happy to accept donations. We like that they accept both in-kind and cash contributions.

Unfortunately, there are issues when it comes to adoption. There are reported instances where they were rude to people interested in adopting cats.

What makes Society for Abandoned Animals stand out is that they do not allow any of their animals to be put down. Instead, they do their best to house each of the animals until they find a suitable forever home.

Although they have only been operational for five years, they have already proven their work. We are impressed that they were able to rehome over 1000 cats in this short period.

On top of this, we also gathered that they were able to rehome 341 in the same period. If you ask us, this is also a respectable number, given that there aren’t many stray rabbits in the area.

Unfortunately, their rescue services are currently limited to cats and rabbits. However, we like that they have other services available.

They also offer animal boarding services for bunnies. We appreciate that they have highly-trained staff members who can look after your pet starting at £7.50 per day for every pet.

Also, the Society for Abandoned Animals facility has an enclosed field where dogs can play without a leash. You also have the option to rent the entire space starting at £6 per 30 minutes.

As for those who want to give them a hand, they accept volunteers, donors, and adopters. We are happy to share that they can help you set up a monthly donation plan for those who wish to donate.

Just keep in mind that they can sometimes be unresponsive to those who are interested in adopting. Therefore, it would be best to personally visit them if you want your concerns to be addressed quickly. 

RSPCA is another animal shelter with a rich history. We found it impressive that they were established in 1963 and have provided help to animals and pet owners since then. 

We also like that they cater to a wide range of animals. Some of these are cats, kittens, rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small rodents.

They usually have hundreds of animals in their care. Notably, the animals are housed by an extensive network of foster carers in the area to achieve better care for each one.

As you may know, taking care of such a significant number of animals comes with a cost. In fact, it takes around £50,000 per month to run the shelter.

Since they are independently funded, they manage to stay afloat through their donors. As for those interested, we are happy to share that they accept all types of donations – monetary or in-kind.

We also like that they also accept volunteers. This is an excellent opportunity for those who want to contribute their time and energy instead.

Of course, they are also always on the lookout for responsible adopters for the animals in their care. We find it impressive that they have an online catalogue for their animals to make it easy for you to choose the right ones.

Just be sure that you are committed to adopting once you start the process. RSPCA has a fast turnaround time for the procedure, and the animal will only be reserved for you for strictly seven days.

Dogs Trust offers all types of services dog lovers will appreciate. We like that they provide specialized rescue and rehoming assistance to dogs since most of the shelters in the area are focused on different types of animals.

They are located at Parkway, which makes them accessible through public and private transportation. Some people who visited here also shared that there were enough parking spaces to cater to most of their guests.

We also applaud them for being inclusive. For example, according to our research, their establishment provides easy wheelchair access.

Furthermore, they also have hearing loops available within the premises for anyone who may need it. With all of these in mind, we believe they will be a suitable animal shelter for those with special needs. 

There are also many ways to show your support for Dogs Trust. Along with the options to donate and adopt, you may also sponsor a specific dog that will remain in their care.

On top of this, they also accept volunteers. Here, you may choose the role you want to fulfill in the organization.

But what sets them aside is that they work with the community in planning and executing fundraising projects. In fact, they have a dedicated Community Fundraising Team just for such activities.

The only downside to this animal shelter is that their visiting days are limited to Sunday, Tuesday, and Saturday only. So, you may need to make some changes to your schedule if you want to drop by.

As for those who are looking for an animal shelter that focuses on cats, the Heatons Cat Animal Rescue Group is a good choice for you. Here, they do everything that they can to rescue and rehome all types of cats.

They were formed in 1998 and have been independently funded since then. They were able to sustain their operations for decades through the support of their community. 

If you want to lend a helping hand to them, you may do so in three different ways. The first one is to donate.

We are happy to share that they have made donating accessible to those interested. In addition, since they have partnered with JustGiving, you may easily send your donations safely through the website.

Here, you have the option to send a one-off donation or a monthly donation. The amount will be safely charged to your PayPal account.

The second way to help is through volunteering. To do so, you need to contact their team, and they will discuss the specific tasks you can do to help take care of the cats.

Lastly, you may also adopt cats. We admire their simple and convenient adoption policy.

On top of this, they also have a catalogue of cats ready for rehoming. Unfortunately, despite having a steady internet connection and trying several browsers, the photos take a while to load.

Keeping this in mind, we suggest personally visiting the cats instead.