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Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Every year during Volunteers’ Week, we take the opportunity to celebrate the incredible people who make our lifesaving work possible. At RAIN, our volunteers and foster carers are at the heart of everything we do. Their compassion, dedication and generosity help transform the lives of vulnerable dogs and cats across South Yorkshire and beyond.
As we mark Volunteers’ Week 2026, we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who gives their time to help animals in need.
Behind every successful rescue story is a team of passionate volunteers working tirelessly to support animals through every stage of their journey.
Whether they’re helping with fundraising, transporting animals, supporting events, capturing professional photographs that help rescue dogs and cats find homes, or helping behind the scenes, volunteers enable Rain Rescue to reach more animals and provide the care they desperately need.
Thanks to the dedication of our supporters, volunteers and foster carers, in 2025 alone we:
These numbers represent far more than statistics. They represent frightened animals receiving the medical care they desperately need, neglected pets learning to trust again, and families welcoming a new best friend into their lives.
These numbers represent more than statistics. They represent frightened animals receiving lifesaving medical care, neglected pets learning to trust again, and families welcoming a new best friend into their lives.
Every volunteer hour contributes directly to making these outcomes possible.
Foster carers are a special type of volunteer who open their homes and hearts to animals in need.
Many dogs and cats arrive at Rain Rescue feeling scared, confused or recovering from illness, injury or neglect. A foster home provides them with a safe, loving environment where they can begin to heal.
Some animals need time to recover after veterinary treatment, while others simply need a calm environment away from the stress of kennel life. Foster carers provide comfort, stability and routine during this important stage of rehabilitation.
Every animal placed in foster care frees up valuable rescue space, allowing Rain Rescue to help even more dogs and cats in urgent need.
Without foster carers, many animals would have fewer opportunities to receive the individual attention and care they deserve.
Curious about what fostering is really like? Meet some of our amazing Rain Rescue dog foster carers in this short video and hear their stories first-hand. Watch our fostering video here
Animal rescue is a team effort. Rising costs, increasing numbers of animals needing support and growing demand for veterinary care mean that volunteers play a more important role than ever before.
Their kindness helps us stretch every donation further and maximise our impact for animals.
From walking dogs and transporting pets to fundraising and fostering, volunteers make a lasting difference every single day.
This Volunteers’ Week, we’re celebrating every person who has given their time, skills and compassion to help rescue dogs and cats.
If you’ve ever considered volunteering or fostering, there’s never been a better time to get involved.
By joining our volunteer community, you could help provide lifesaving care, support animals on their journey to a new home, and be part of countless happy endings.
Together, we can continue giving vulnerable dogs and cats the second chance they deserve.
Thank you to every Rain Rescue volunteer and foster carer. Your support changes lives.
When you buy a gift for a Rain Rescue animal, it will help us to provide the care the cats and dogs in our centre need.
Treat them to a cosy place to sleep, a treat and a toy, or nutritious food to keep them strong. It’s a great way to donate, thank you.
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.
