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Rescuing Animals in Need

We believe every cat and dog has the right to a happy life, free from fear and pain.

Our mission and vision

Founded in 2002, our charity has saved the lives of thousands of the cats and dogs most at risk in and around Yorkshire. Rescuing hundreds of animals a year, our rescue centre provides the space and support needed for these abandoned animals to recover, thrive and find a loving home. 

Our Rescue Centre

Take a look around our centre where we care for our rescued cats and dogs whilst they wait for their loving homes.

Meet our Team

The hard-working humans behind Rain Rescue. Meet our trustees, staff and volunteers.

Latest News From Rain Rescue

Introducing Glinda, Elphaba, Nessa, Oz, Munchkin, and Fiyero—six precious Collie crosses who need your help this Christmas. These little ones came to us as an unwanted litter, and though we are relieved they’re now safe with us, their journey is just beginning.
 At just 7 weeks old, these pups should be bounding around, full of energy, joy, and curiosity about the world. Sadly, they are far from that. Instead, they are weak, lethargic, and struggling. Every rib is visible on their fragile bodies, and their bloated tummies are a sign of a severe worm infestation that’s left them with upset stomachs and little energy to even move. It’s heartbreaking to see them this way, and it stretches our resources to the limit, especially with Christmas approaching. As we care for these six puppies, we are also supporting many other vulnerable animals—puppies, kittens, and adults—all of whom need our help. With the holiday season upon us, resources are stretched.
We are asking for a small but powerful donation of just £5, the cost of a Christmas dinner. This donation will go directly towards providing the essential care these pups need. Your donation, no matter how small, will make an incredible difference in their recovery. It will give them the chance to know love, to feel safe, and to eventually grow into the healthy, happy dogs they deserve to be.
This Christmas, we ask you to look into their eyes and see the potential in them—the same potential we see. Help us give them the care they need and the future they deserve. With your support, we can continue our work, save lives, and provide the hope and care these pups and others so desperately need.
Please, help us be there for them this Christmas and beyond. They are counting on us—and with your help, we can make sure they have the future they deserve.
If you can’t donate, please help us in another way:
Share their story on social media. It helps us reach more people, and the more people we reach, the more lives we can change. Your voice makes all the difference in helping us continue this important work.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generosity, your kindness, and your unwavering support.
*** Please note – We would appreciate if the comments remained free from remarks that may be seen as judging the puppies’ owner, as this will only serve to make people more hesitant to come forward when they are struggling, the opposite of what we want to achieve. If you need help maintaining your dog’s welfare, for whatever reason, please come forward and seek help, we will not judge you.

We’re thrilled to announce that Belle has welcomed her adorable puppies into the world! It’s a joyful time here at Rain Rescue, and we couldn’t wait to share the news with you.

These little ones are as cute as can be and, just like their mum, will need all the love and support we can give to get them started on the right paw. From cosy bedding to nutritious food, there are many ways you can help us care for Belle and her pups.

To learn more about Belle’s journey and how you can make a difference, check out our latest newsletter here. Thank you for being part of our community and helping us give Belle and her babies a brighter future!

We’ve got a very special resident to introduce you to tonight! Everyone, meet beautiful Belle.

Belle was found as a stray and came to us from the dog warden after she was unclaimed. When dogs arrive as strays, we have very little information about them and have to get to know them from scratch. Learn what they like and dislike, try to decipher what kind of life they may have led from their behaviour, and do everything to assure them that they are safe now, for what might well be the first time.

Belle has given us a bigger surprise than most! She was very anxious on arrival, which is not uncommon, and the team did everything they could to put her at ease, but there was just something different about her behaviour and the team had a hunch. Investigation from our vets confirmed they were right….Belle is pregnant!

She has been settling in for the last week or so, and the vets believe she will have her puppies fairly soon. She is a super nervous girl, we don’t think she has seen much kindness in her life, but she has taken a real shine to two of our amazing animal carers – Emma & Kelly, and has been enjoying all the snuggles and extra special treats.

We are of course committed to supporting Belle and all her puppies (however many there may be!) to the lives they deserve, and we would really appreciate your help to do so. Every animal we help is a tricky balance, and surprise residents will put a strain on things! If you can donate towards Belle’s care and that of her puppies, and our other animals, please do so. You can give:

  • via our donation page here
  • you can treat Belle to a scrummy meal to keep her energy up for birth and feeding her litter here
  • you can TEXT BELLE to 70085 to donate £5 towards her care (texts will be charged at one standard message rate plus your donation amount)

Thank you so much! These puppies will of course be adorable and melt all of our hearts, and all being well, they will undoubtedly find lovely forever homes once they are old enough, but there is a crisis in animal welfare, and far too many dogs for too few homes. Please neuter your pets and encourage friends and family to do the same, for the sake of all the animals out there without a home to call their own.

Please note: we are not accepting adoption interest for Belle at this time. Thank you!

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