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St Giles Animal Welfare are holding 2 main events this year to raise money for the animals in our care. We will be bringing our famous dog show and agility course and we need stall holders to join us!
Looking for:
* Crafts
* Demonstrations
* Homemade Items
* Inflatables / Kids Games / face painter
* Music / Live performers
* Classic Cars
* All welcome!
If you are interested in knowing more – follow the link below:
https://forms.gle/rnjYzkpXfBDRYvJK9
Do you have any unwanted gifts that could make a fantastic raffle prize? We are desperately in need of items for our raffles, tombola, craft stalls etc for the coming events season. Bottles also gratefully accepted from those taking part in Dry January, and chocolates from those who are kicking off a healthier start to the year!
Please consider donating them to us at St Giles Animal Welfare to raise vital funds. Your generosity will assist us in raising funds for the animals in our care.
You can drop them off at the centre or alternatively we have donation bins at Sainsbury’s Hankridge Farm and also the Town Centre.
Thank you for your ongoing support. 
A big thank you to our amazing supporters who raise free funds for us on #easyfundraising. If you’re not signed up yet, please join today and you can raise free donations for St Giles Animal Welfare every time you shop online. All the big names like John Lewis & Partners, Expedia, Argos, Just Eat and many more are ready to make a free donation at no extra cost to you. Please sign up today and we could win one of four £250 donations:
Fancy working with a great bunch of people and promoting St Giles Animal Welfare? We are looking for event volunteers to help us with our many events we will be going to this year. If you are interested and want to know more – please email Mel, marketing@stgilesanimalwelfare.co.uk
Do you have any unwanted gifts that could make a fantastic raffle prize? We are desperately in need of items for our raffles, tombola, craft stalls etc for the coming events season. Bottles also gratefully accepted from those taking part in Dry January, and chocolates from those who are kicking off a healthier start to the year!
Please consider donating them to us at St Giles Animal Welfare to raise vital funds. Your generosity will assist us in raising funds for the animals in our care.
You can drop them off at the centre or alternatively we have donation bins at Sainsbury’s Hankridge Farm and also the Town Centre.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
St Giles Animal Welfare are holding 2 main events this year to raise money for the animals in our care. We will be bringing our famous dog show and agility course and we need stall holders to join us!
Looking for:
* Crafts
* Demonstrations
* Inflatables / Kids Games / face painter
* Music / Live performers
* Classic Cars
* All welcome!
If you are interested in knowing more – follow the link below:
https://forms.gle/rnjYzkpXfBDRYvJK9
Effie is a gorgeous young adult who has come to us in search of his forever home after arriving with her potential sister, Rue, via the Dog Warden as a stray. Effie has settled in very well here in the short time that she has been in the kennel environment.
Dog Friendly: We are still continuing Effie’s dog socialisation here with other dogs in the Welfare but what we have seen so far has been very positive and she loves to have a good play but we believe she would thrive better as the only dog in the home.
Cat Friendly: We are currently unsure on how Rue would be with a cat as she has shown us she has prey drive with birds.
Has been around Children: We have not been able to assess this at the centre but we believe she could live with children of 12+ years pending suitable meet and greets at the centre.
How long can the dog be left without issue: We are unsure at the moment and will be assessing this at the centre as she does have little anxiety when she is away from Rue.
How do they walk on lead: Effie does have positive aspects on lead and can walk nicely but needs a little further guidance as she can find the world a little bit scary but has improved massively so far.
Any reactive behaviour seen: She is a very sociable and bubbly girl but does have a high prey drive with birds so we are doing some desensitisation training with this. She has spent lots of time out on lovely walks with some of our volunteers.
What are they fed: Mixture of wet and dry food twice a day plus a lunchtime enrichment snack to help with brain stimulation.
A massive thank you to @grovesnurseries who have donated all of these wonderful goodies to us. The animals will have full and happy bellies.
We are excited to welcome BrewTwo at The Cleve to the St Giles Animal Welfare family! They are now proud supporters and will be working with us on different activities. BrewTwo is a cozy cafe based in Wellington that offers the best views, they offer a wide variety of delicious coffee & food options and is a dog friendly cafe! We are kicking off our relationship with an exciting doggy coffee morning in March so keep an eye out for more info!
#welcome#supporters#dogfriendly#food#wellington
We are so excited to have launched our ‘Cat Companion’ project – matching elderly people with a comforting cat! What better way to launch than to have our information displayed proudly in our local North Curry shop window!
We are trying to combat loneliness in our local community. If you, or anyone that you know, would be great for this initiative, please do get in touch – 01823 490333
Alfie, you are a very handsome, senior chap
Alfie, a 10 year old JRT, has recently come to us for rehoming after his owner has fallen ill and will no longer be able to look after Alfie.
Dog Friendly: We have had feedback about Alfie and that he was happy to go on walks with other dogs but doesn’t like dogs in his face or touching him so he would prefer to be the only dog in the home.
Cat Friendly: We are unsure on how Alfie is with cats.
Small Animal Friendly: Unsure due to not being able to safely assess this at the centre.
Has been around Children: We would be looking at an adult only home for Alfie as he can be worried around children.
Crate Trained: Has not been crate trained at the centre, but this may benefit him in the home so he has a safe space which means leaving the crate door open at all times so he can choose when to go in and out. We can give any potential adopters advice and training on how to do this
How long can the dog be left without issue: From what we have been informed, Alfie has not been left for long periods of time but does seem to be quite settled when he is in the kennel on own for short periods throughout the day.
How do they walk on lead: He walks well on the lead and we are doing some harness touch training with him.
Any reactive behaviour seen: Alfie is a little touch sensitive and is quite independent. We are still currently assessing him at this time.
What are they fed: He is fed soft food twice a day
Weight: 6kg
If you think you can offer Alfie his loving home in time for Christmas, please do click the link below to complete an online application form. 
Thank you to Fiona for the photo @fionawalshphotography 
Alice and Zoe took Bramble offsite to Staple Dogs on Wednesday and expelled some energy. It’s clear that he had lots of fun The kennel environment can become stressful and overwhelming for dogs and some breeds struggle more than others.
Bramble got straight in to the van and did well on the journey. Bramble was clearly very excited to be in a new location and was running around but soon settled and started sniffing and exploring more.
Bramble is a lovely character and would love to be in his forever home in time for Christmas so he can be snuggled up and getting some Christmas presents which he really does deserve 
Bramble – St Giles Animal Welfare
Thank you to our wonderful volunteer Jeff for capturing Winnies outing.
Jeff has been working with Winnie, one of our more nervous dogs and had a breakthrough moment! Winnie went for the first time to Fivehead community cafe after months of gentle training, encouragement and familiarisation with the outside world. What a huge success and rewarding moment for Winnie and Jeff
Winnie is a very special and sensitive soul who is in search of her forever home with a dedicated and patient owner who will be able to tend to all her needs.
Winnie will need a quiet adult only home and environment. She is sensitive with dogs and is still undergoing further training. Winnie would also be best as the only animal in the home and would need someone around most of the time to help her settle in.
Let’s get this special girl the forever loving home she so ever deserves!
Winnie – St Giles Animal Welfare
We are so lucky to have wonderful people like Angela at Rottweiler Friends Rescue & Soul Man Sanctuary. Angela is an incredible dog behaviourist, a busy lady who gives up her free time to help the dogs at our centre. Angela has been working very closely with many of our dogs and in particular Teddy. He recently went for a sleepover and posed for some photos.
Every week Angela works her magic with a different dog and our team, foster carers and new owners and we want her to know how grateful we are.
Thank you Angela
Jack & Komala attended the ABK Dog behavior conference in November and came away with so much more information to put into practice here at the centre. We are constantly updating our knowledge to keep up to date as possible with all aspects of Welfare for all our animals.
Help us keep our animals warm this winter. Your help can make all the difference and make sure all our animals are safe and warm.
Thank you x
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Thanks to everyone at The Rosery Nursing Home for their very kind donation to the animals in our care. Your kindness is much appreciated.
We were honoured to have Amy & Ben Branson and their family join us at the centre to celebrate Beth’s Birthday and to remember what a wonderful person she was. Beth’s family are incredible and have never stopped fundraising for us since we lost Beth. This years fundraiser raised a huge amount of money and we were presented with a cheque for £5,250. We are so very grateful for their continued support and love and can not thank them enough for all they do.
The Beth Branson BARFC Memorial Match & Fundraiser
A huge thank you to Somerset Freemasons based in Langport who have kindly donated £500 towards our Education and enrichment programme. This money will go towards renovating the student area. Thank you so much – we appreciate this support as it enriches both our animals and our students who use our facilities.
We have a wish for the Lovely Odin
Odin our 18 month old Collie crossed with Labrador and German Shepherd needs a very secure harness. His mixed breed means he is a bundle of excitement and this harness will give us more confidence to take him out and about to ensure he is socialised.
If you are able to donate an escape proof harness we have found a great make, here is the link, he is a medium size.
Zeus went into a general foster home on Thursday and is clearly having the decompression time he needs. 
Zeus has been with us for 8 months and is still searching for his forever home. He would be a wonderful addition to the home and more importantly, to the family.
A huge thank you to Somerset Progressive School for such a generous donation of dog food and treats.
Podge our puppy got lots of cuddles too
We are always so grateful for the donation provided
Thanks to our friends at National Highways for providing us with 5 brand new benches for around the site! We are so grateful for this wonderful donation. From all of us here – THANK YOU!
Winnie has recently had a short term respite in a general foster home and enjoyed her time out of the kennels but she desperately needs her forever home.
This girl has been misunderstood her whole life and just wants a home with someone who will help her continue to blossom. She has done tremendously well here but she also has been here for TOO LONG, 318 days to be precise 
If anyone can give Winnie her Winter Wish of a home with no children or other animals, please do click the link below to find out more
Volunteer Appreciation Post
We would like to thank all of our lovely volunteers who come to us and able to help us on a weekly basis. The animals completely adore you all and enjoy seeing you, knowing they are going to have a fun filled time out of the kennel or in the pen if with the gorgeous cats here.
You all do so much for these animals which is just incredible and we can’t thank you enough
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A huge thank you goes out to a group of volunteers we had this week from LV=. They got to see what we do here and help with dog walking, cat cuddling and also did some painting for us! A good day had by all.
If any businesses would like to come and help us for the day, please do get in touch with our volunteer coordinator to find out more – volunteer@sgaw.co.uk
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To help us continue our much needed work rescuing and re-homing the county’s unwanted pets, we are in desperate need of tombola and raffle prizes to help boost our funds.
Bottles, tins, cosmetics, toiletries, pet toys, new soft toys – in fact any brand new/as new items that we can put a ticket on will make all the difference to our animals!
If you have anything you would like to donate to us please drop off at the kennels or, if local, our Volunteers are very happy to come and collect.
Thank you x
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What is the perfect Christmas gift? 
We say a Virtual one!
Buy a virtual gift today and your donation could:
Feed an animal
Purchase toys
Pay for treatment & care for our animals
PLUS, you receive a gift certificate to download and keep or send to a loved one. What better way to help the animals in our care this Christmas. 
https://stgilesanimalwelfare.co.uk/product…/virtual-gifts/
We need your help!
It costs around £10 to heat one of our kennels or cat pens for 1 month. We have set up a donation link below and are asking our loyal supporters to donate as much as you can so we can keep the animals warm and safe this winter.
With the worry of the current climate and costs of electricity, we are already seeing the effects of more animals needing our help and we face a very hard financial winter. Your donation of £1, £3 or whatever you can spare would go a long way to securing our future.
How to Donate
Online:
Click HERE and enter the amount you wish to give.
Via text:
To donate £1, text DDHD012 to 70201
To donate £3, text DDHD012 to 70331
To donate £5, text DDHD012 to 70970
To donate £10, text DDHD012 to 70191
Every donation is gratefully received.
THANK YOU
St Giles Animal Welfare is based at St Giles Animal Centre in Wrantage, Taunton, Somerset TA3 6DJ
Opening Times
Morning: 10am till 12pm
Afternoon: 2pm till 4pm
