National Animal Welfare Trust rehome over 1,200 homeless animals every year. Rescue centres are often a last resort for pets in need and seen as unhappy environments for poor unwanted animals. We’re working to change that by transforming our centres into educational facilities, which offer every animal the enrichment and training they need for a happier future. Whilst still catering for every animal’s basic care requirements, we’re also improving their journey through rescue to a loving home.

It is our belief that every animal deserves a responsible, loving owner and we strive to find that for all animals that come into our care. Our Open Paw training programme works to enrich the lives of animals during their time in rescue, train them and prepare them for life in a new home. Each of our centres has a dedicated veterinary practice on call, who vet check every animal in our care and advise us on any treatment they will require to offer them the best chance of a happy future.