Are you looking to
rehome a...
cat or dog

Your new best friend could be waiting for you at NAWT

Cats for Rehoming Dogs for Rehoming

National Animal Welfare Trust is a rescue and rehoming charity with five rehoming centres and five charity shops operating across the south of England. We are working towards a world where every pet thrives in a loving home.

Whether you already own a pet or are looking for a new companion, we're here to help.

Volunteer with us

Volunteer your time to transform the lives of homeless and abandoned animals

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Foster a pet

Provide foster care to create more space in rescue for homeless animals in need of somewhere to go

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Pet Boarding at NAWT

As part of our commitment to help pets and their owners, and to raise vital funds for homeless animals, we now offer a pet boarding service

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We’re still waiting for homes...

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Sherlock

available

Berkshire

0 years 10 months, Male
Mini Lop

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Ricky

reserved

Cornwall

0 years 1 month, Male
Domestic Shorthair

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Miguel

available

Bedfordshire

1 year 5 months, Male
Lurcher

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Buddy

available

Hertfordshire

1 year 2 months, Male
French Bulldog

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