Rotherham, South Yorkshire
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Our CEO Trish, Centre Manager Sophie, Chair of Trustees Clare, and Vet Nurse Tash recently attended the 2026 Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) Conference. It was a fantastic opportunity for the team to step away from day-to-day operations and connect with colleagues from across the animal welfare sector. The conference brought together rescue […]
Every day in rescue, we see situations most people never have to witness. Animals arriving frightened, injured, abandoned, or neglected. It is the steady reality of rescue work, and it is rarely tidy or simple. A special boy named Eric We’d like to introduce you to a special boy — Eric. At around nine months […]
Phoebe was just 3 years and 11 months old when she first came into RAIN, but even something as simple as breathing was a struggle for her. She arrived with us due to a change in family circumstances. Her previous owner made the heartbreaking but responsible decision to reach out for help when they knew […]
We urgently need help: abandoned animals are arriving faster than we can cope In over 24 years of rescuing homeless cats and dogs, we’ve never faced a situation like this. Right now, we have more than 60 animals in our care — and a waiting list of over 100 more desperately needing help. The scale […]
Ticks might be tiny — but they can cause big problems for our dogs and cats. Knowing how to spot, remove and prevent ticks is essential for keeping your pets healthy and happy. It’s tick season. While ticks can be found on pets all year round in the UK, they become far more active in the […]
We have lots of exciting news to share with you, and we can not wait to bring you along on this next chapter of our journey. Things are very busy over at our brand-new Misson site, and we are delighted to see everything coming together. While work is still underway, every day brings us one […]
As the days get longer and the flowers start to bloom, we are reminded of the beauty of spring. The season brings a fresh start, with new life blossoming all around us, from vibrant daffodils to pastel Easter eggs. However, while spring is a wonderful time to enjoy the outdoors and celebrate the season, it’s […]
Five months ago, Panini was living a very different life. He came into our care as a stray — navigating the streets alone, never truly knowing the comfort of safety, warmth or love. We don’t know everything about his past, but we do know he hadn’t yet experienced the stability every cat deserves. He spent […]
At Rain Rescue, fostering isn’t just temporary care — it’s a lifeline. Right now, we urgently need compassionate people to open their homes to dogs and cats who desperately need a safe, loving space. Every week, more animals come to us needing help — some abandoned or left behind, others handed over due to personal […]
Arnold was just eight months old — still only a baby — yet he had already experienced more confusion and heartbreak than any young cat ever should. He had been left at a vet practice, and heartbreakingly, his owner never came back for him. The vets tried everything they could: calling, messaging, and waiting the […]
Founded in 2002, our charity has saved the lives of thousands of the cats and dogs most at risk in and around Yorkshire. Our rescue centre provides the space and support needed for these abandoned animals to recover, thrive and find a loving home.
