Our two social mentors, Mark and Sam, we’re very privileged last week to pay a visit to Burnham On Sea 1st Scout and Cub Group to help their children achieve their Animal Care badge. They were also able to bring a special guest along – Sam’s own dog that she adopted from St Giles Animal Welfare a couple of years ago. Thank you to the cubs for the very warm welcome, their fantastic listening skills, their thoughtful questions and informative stories. It was a pleasure to meet you all and we congratulate you on achieving your badge.
We hope you’re all enjoying the beautiful weather!
With it being so hot this weekend, we thought it’d be a good idea to let everyone know what to look out for in case your dog might be getting too warm! Lots of dog’s love to sunbathe in the garden, but be sure to watch out for signs of overheating in your dog!
Some top tips to help keep your pet cool are:
Walk them early in the morning, before the temperature gets up
Have plenty of fresh water available
Always make sure they have access to a cooler place
St Giles Animal Welfare would like to invite you all to our very first ladies pop up shop and fashion show! An afternoon of entertainment followed by clothing, accessories and shoes to browse, try on and purchase. All to raise money for the animals in our care. We do hope you can join us!
We are rehoming Pixie on behalf of the RSPCA South East Branch. She is a dark tortie, semi-long hair female cat. Pixie is very shy at the moment but is slowly coming out of her shell. Pixie is looking for a quiet home where she can relax and come into her own
We are also rehoming Layla on behalf of the RSPCA South East Branch. She is a light tortie, semi-long hair female cat. Layla is also timid so would love a peaceful home where she can let her personality shine
For information about cats we have available for adoption head to our website:
Archibald is such a sweetie, he is a retired racing greyhound who is looking for a home with owners who can give him the love and attention he has never had before. He has always been kept in a kennel and has never had a place to call home or a comfy sofa to lie on, so we would love to find him an owner who could provide this for him .
If you think you could offer Archibald his forever home then get in touch!
Our rescue dogs asked me to put an appeal out for them as they are running low on dog treats, they have asked if anyone can kindly donate some tasty snacks to keep them happy.
Reggie needs a home with someone around or who he can go to work with as he hates being on his own and gets super stressed
He is a friendly boy but especially likes Men! So we believe he may have had a male owner previously and is more responsive to male handlers.
Although he’s friendly with other dogs when out on walks and happy to greet or ignore them he would like to be an only dog as prefers not to share his human at home.
Please share and complete the application form on the website if you can offer the home he needs.
A huge thank you to the wonderful foster family who looked after our beautiful Mischa. Mischa is now in her forever home and she couldnt have got their without the support of her time in foster. As you can see she had a great holiday, special time to rest, learn how to be a dog in a loving home and develop her love of water.
We know she will receive the same wonderful treatment with her forever family.
Reeko spent the day helping out in the rehoming office, he was an absolute gentleman and although liked to slip off for many naps, great company.
Reeko is looking for his forever home, he is a 6 year old Husky cross with most amazing eyes and markings. He would prefer a home as the only pet and someone who has time to walk and care for him. He is a gentle giant but as per his breed, has a high prey drive and would need an experienced owner.
Could you offer Reeko a home?
Please complete our online application form ONLINE HERE
She came into us in a very bad way, underweight and needed lots of care and attention. We managed to get her into a foster home straight away to keep her as calm as possible. Nora had to visit the vets and it was discovered that she had Chronic untreated bladder stones that (as you can see) were very large for her little body and you can imagine how uncomfortable this would have been for her.
Unfortunately Nora is not out of the woods just yet, she requires more tests to make sure her liver is ok after having been through so much already.
We will keep you updated on how she is and how she recovers from her surgery. Please wish Nora a speedy recovery and she will remain in foster care until she is ready.
If you can, please help us cover the costs of Nora’s surgery and ongoing tests. Without your support, we can not get animals like Nora the treatment they need.
IT IS BACK!!! Our Bike Ride Fundraiser will be going ahead this year!
Sunday 22nd June – Registration at 10am at Stoke St Gregory Pavilion. With 2 routes to choose from, we have something for everyone. All welcome to join in and all money raised will go towards the animals in our care.
Harold is our 13 year old Terrier looking for a home to live out his retirement years in comfort.
He is spending some time in a foster home and we have had some lovely feed back.
“Harold is a real sweetheart who loves human attention and just wants a place to call home. He is the biggest cuddle monster ever, and there doesn’t seem to be a bad bone in his body.
For more information on Harold please look at his website profile and to apply to adopt him, complete our online application form found below and in our bio
Elf is a gorgeous young chap who has come to us in search of his forever home after a change of circumstances in the home environment and is now looking for his fresh start in life. He is very friendly with people and just wants to have lots of fuss made of him.
Elf is sociable with other dogs and could potentially live with another dog already in the home, pending successful meets at the Centre. He loves to run and play and would benefit from an active household.
To see Elf’s profile follow his link on our website and to apply to adopt Elf please complete our online application form
Sam arrived at White Lodge Vets in a very bad way, they treated her and contacting us to help find her a new home. Our vets continued her treatment and we placed her in a loving foster home so she could recuperate and rest.
She is doing extremely well and is now ready to find her forever home.
Sam has shown everyone she meets love and anyone lucky enough to adopt her would be getting a calm, loyal, loving companion. Because of everything she has been through we are looking for a quiet home and believe she could live with another calm dog if meet and greets here at our centre went well. She could potentially be a good family dog and live with children of 8 years and above.
Sam is featured in our SGTV channel on YouTube today
Our Cat Companion project is underway with our first successful supported adoption!
Angela (89) has kindly accepted to take on Snowy and a few days ago we settled her into her new home. Angela will receive regular visits from our volunteer Nikki who will make sure all is ok and we will take care of any vaccination’s or medical check ups which could be needed.
We are committed to combat loneliness in our community and our cat companion project is starting to make a difference.
Love is definitely all around this weekend, we are so happy snowy has found a home
If you know anyone who would benefit from this scheme, please do get in touch – 01823 490333.
Dia (female), Dolly (female), and Dill (male) arrived at the centre via the RSPCA SE branch and have formed a close bond. They share the same cattery space and enjoy each other’s company, so we’re hoping to rehome them in a way that keeps them happy and secure. Ideally, two of them (a male and a female) would be adopted together, while the third could be rehomed with another friendly cat to help with the transition.
All three cats are neutered, vaccinated, and fully ready to find their forever homes. They’ve been under the care of an RSPCA foster carer, where they’ve received plenty of handling and care. While they may initially be a bit nervous around new people, they are gentle souls and, with a slow and patient introduction, they will warm up and bond with their new family.
They’d be best suited to a calm home where they can feel safe and secure, and they may do well in a household with other cats, especially one that offers a quiet and understanding environment. If you’re looking to give a pair of sweet, shy cats a loving home, or are interested in adopting one with an existing friendly cat, they could be a perfect fit!
Milo is a friendly and social medium-sized crossbreed with a wiggly bum that brings a lot of joy! He was found as a stray, so we don’t have any previous history on him, and he is currently undergoing assessments at the Centre.
Dogs: Assessment ongoing
Cats: We recommend Milo is rehomed in a cat-free home.
Children: Due to his lively nature, we suggest Milo is rehomed with children aged 16 and over.
Milo would thrive in an active home where he can receive lots of love, attention, and kisses. He weighs 30kg and is looking for someone who can provide him with the active lifestyle he enjoys.
Hello, my name is Percy and I have a story to tell you….
For the last month I’ve been fending for myself, it’s been very scary and I got cold and hungry. Eventually I found some kind people who left some food and water out for me. I was too worried to stay long and kept running away so these lovely people phoned St Giles Animal Welfare. Between them they managed to get me safe and warm to the kennels where I am currently being very well looked after. I’m making friends with the staff and dogs at the centre. Now all I need is my forever home
One thing the people at St Giles said I need is something called a tracker! I do get worried sometimes and I’m a bit of a monkey for running away, hence the reason I was on my solo adventure for so long. As much as I don’t want to be on my own again, this tracker will help my new family find me if a do get scared and go into flight mode!
I’m told I’m very polite, I walk beautifully on my lead, I don’t bark much, and I’m respectful around other dogs. I do love a play once I settle in too!
If you could help by getting me a tracker to take to my new home (when I find it!) I would be ever so grateful.
I am finding the kennels quite scary at the moment. For the first few days I spent a lot of time in the outside area of my kennel. I would try barking in fear to make myself seem like a confident dog, but this is not the case and really, I am a big softy.
I am a big boy, weighing around 38kg currently but I am just under a year old, so I am likely to still get a bit bigger. Apparently my Microchip doesn’t show my breed, but the kind people here think I am possibly a Rhodesian Ridgeback X Rottweiler, what do you think I might be?
I am looking for a foster home. I would like somewhere quiet where I can gain confidence and build bonds. I have started making great friendships with the lovely people who care for me at St Giles. I even had cuddles today, this was my first time feeling brave enough to have cuddles since I have been here. I love eating food and treats. I also love playing with toys, which I will do with any potential fosterers too once I am feeling more myself.
As I am nervous currently, I haven’t met any dogs yet at the Centre but the people at St Giles have seen me passing dogs and currently have no concerns, however I would benefit with being the only animal in the home for my foster period whilst I continue my assessments.
If you think you might be able to offer a foster placement for me to come out of my shell and show my true potential, then please fill in a foster application form and note my name on the form.
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:
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.
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.
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:
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!
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, 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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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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.
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