• They are unwanted
• The owners are moving and are unable to keep a pet at their new address
• The owners have moved and left their pet behind
• The owner has died
• The animal has behavioural problems due to its circumstances
• They are found straying

Where there are behavioural problems the dogs, we frequently find that they can be remedied by regular exercising and a more stable environment.

If a stray is brought to us, by law we must keep it for 28 days before it can be rehomed.

A cat’s problems are usually caused by the introduction of a new cat into the household or the birth of a baby; both causing jealousy and the cat tends to become dirty around the house and sometimes aggressive. Once the cat is adopted into a new home on its own, it will quickly settle down again.

Central Animal Rescue has a policy of getting all animals neutered and spayed before they leave our care. Obviously this cannot apply to puppies or kittens, but a clause on our adoption form states that we expect this operation is to be carried out when the animal reached six months of age. This policy was adopted, as we firmly believe this is to be the only way to stem ever-increasing population of cats and dogs.

All our prospective adoptive homes are visited prior to any animal being adopted to a verify: -

• That the whole family are suitable for that particular animal
• They possess an enclosed garden (where a dog is being adopted)
• The animal has comfortable indoor sleeping quarters
• The whole family are totally aware of the responsibility of adopting a pet
• If adopting a dog, there is somewhere nearby where they can be regularly exercised
• If adopting a dog, it will not be left for long periods

We always home our kittens in pairs (unless there are special circumstances, i.e. we have an odd kitten in a litter, we may home it where there are other cats in the new family already). We feel that all kittens need to be with their own species for company, reassurances and affection.

After adoption, contact is kept with the family, thereby assuring us of the animals continued happiness and good health.

An adoption form is issued to every new home where there are set guidelines for the care of the animal homed.

Central Animal Rescue catch feral cats and kittens by means of humane trap. We manage to tame the kittens and neuter/spay the adults, thereby reducing the feral population so that their numbers are controlled and kept to a minimum in order for them not to become a problem.

We obtained our charitable status in June 1994 and we now have fourteen hard-working dedicated volunteers.

All monies donated to The Central Animal Rescue is divided between:-
Veterinary fees (mostly neutering and spaying) – approx. £700 per month
Food – approx £450 per month
Advertising – approx £40 per month

There are no administrative costs and none of the group receives salaries.

Our only form of income is obtained through donations from adoptions, car boot sales and street collections.

Our main concern is for the well being of the animals that come into our care and that we maintain and excellent rehoming record. We have also found homes for rabbits, goats, foxes, sheep and various birds.

The only time we consider euthanasia is when an animal in our foster care is terminally ill and has reached the point where there is no quality of life or if a dog is considered potentially dangerous. Otherwise the animals are fostered for as long as it takes to get it a loving, caring, permanent home.