Bristol Animal Rescue Centre

Looking forward to a spooky and hilarious night of high quality comedy acts next week. Come and join us at Dareshack, Wine St, Bristol to raise spirits and some much needed funds for Bristol Animal Rescue Centre!

A massive thank you to the fantastic team from PwC for joining us today for a hands-on Crafts and Paws corporate volunteering day! The team dedicated their time and creativity to making a range of enrichment toys, from cat scratchers to tug toys, all of which will bring joy and stimulation to our cats and dogs while they await their forever homes. They also spent some quality time with our cats, which is an extra bonus to the day. We hope everyone had a wonderful time with us and we would like to send our appreciation for all the hard work.

At the beginning of the year, we launched our Fostering Programme, driven by our commitment to the welfare of the animals in our care. While we strive to make our rescue centre welcoming, some animals find shelter environments overwhelming and stressful. Our fostering programme was created to offer alternative housing arrangements to provide a supportive space for animals who may be struggling in our shelter or would benefit from more personalised care.   Living with a foster family can be a vital step in the rehabilitation of animals who may not be used to love and affection. Fostering offers a calm, nurturing environment, which can make the world of difference. It can help speed up recovery, reduce behavioural issues, and greatly increases the chances of adoption. Plus, our fostering programme frees up space in our rescue centre to help even more animals in need!   We are currently accepting applications for foster carers who can take in small animals, cats and dogs. If you have a quiet space and a big heart, we’d love to hear from you! Fostering can transform the life of abused and neglected animals. By opening up your home to a foster animal, you’re not just giving them a place to stay – you’re giving them a chance at a better life. Additionally, if your business can support our foster programme through donations or sponsorship, please get in touch today. 

Are you interested in making a difference for pets in the local community? Bristol A.R.C. has a vacancy for a Community Pet Support Coordinator to join our community outreach team! This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous experience of working in community outreach to contribute towards our growing support for pet owners in Bristol. The Community Pet Support Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting pet owners in the community, particularly those facing challenges in meeting their pet’s needs. This position aims to prevent animal welfare issues, reduce pet relinquishment, and promote the overall well-being of animals within Bristol and District’s communities. Visit https://lnkd.in/drnHjYKQ to learn more about the role.

This year, Tug-E-Nuff is celebrating our 15th anniversary with a new charity initiative and a free event to celebrate positive play. To celebrate, we'll be matching customer donations up to £3,000, made at checkout between now and October 26th, for charities Bristol Animal Rescue Centre and ANIMALS IN DISTRESS (TORBAY AND WESTCOUNTRY). We'll also provide a selection of our products to both charities to help enrich the dogs in their care through the power of play. We've also launched a limited series of Q&A videos filmed with pet industry experts - including dog trainers, behaviorists, and vets and rehab therapists like Michael Shikashio CDBC, founder of AggressiveDog.com, and dog trainer Justine Schurrmans - exploring positive playtime. The series will consist of 15 videos, with a new video being released each week on our youtube channel (https://lnkd.in/eMgtNCmt) and via Spotify starting this September. We'll also be hosting a free ‘Birthday Pawty’ at our HQ in Exmouth to celebrate on October 26th, featuring talks and demonstrations from local dog trainers, a toy refresh station to breathe new life into much loved toys, giveaways and a doggy escape room experience. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet the Tug-E-Nuff team - including our co-founders Danny and Teresa Rouse - and see how our toys are made. You can also connect with other local dog businesses and take home a free pawty bag. Get your free ticket here https://lnkd.in/ezbQzhVe.

Today we wanted to talk about one of our most important and beautiful parts of the rescue centre - our Dog Sensory Garden. In May 2023, we proudly unveiled our Dog Sensory Garden – a nurturing and stimulating sanctuary designed to enhance the overall well-being of the dogs in our care. This space has quickly become one of the most extensively used areas at the rescue centre, providing a space for play and relaxation.   With limited access to green spaces, our sensory garden plays a crucial role in the rehabilitation of our dogs, helping relieve anxiety and behavioural issues. Our garden is thoughtfully designed with the dogs’ welfare in mind, featuring a variety of plants that offer different scents and textures, encouraging dogs to explore and engage their senses.   The project is continuously evolving as we strive to maximise every inch of space and maintain the gardens effectiveness. More than just a physical space, our Dog Sensory Garden is essential for the mental and physical well-being of the dogs we care for.   If your business is interested in sponsoring our Dog Sensory Garden, we’d love to hear from you!

At Bristol Animal Rescue Centre, our mission goes beyond rehoming and rescue – we’re dedicated to supporting pet owners in our community through our weekly drop-in Outreach Clinics!   We understand that financial difficulties and limited access to veterinary care can significantly impact animal welfare. That’s why out Outreach Clinics are strategically located in areas where there is poor access to veterinary care and high economic need. We provide health checks, free and low-cost treatments like neutering, and offer essential education and advice to pet owners.   Since launching in 2018, our clinics have made a real difference, improving pet health and keeping animals in their loving homes. The demand has for our Outreach Clinics has been overwhelming, and we’re looking to expand our services to more areas in Bristol.   We’re committed to ensuring all pets receive the care they need and to supporting pet owners with the information and resources. If your business is interested in supporting our Outreach Clinic programme, we’d love to hear from you! To find out more about our Outreach Clinics, check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eghbJsdw

As the Mutt Strut comes to a close, we want to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who participated in this incredible virtual challenge. Your dedication to walking 100km throughout August has not only been inspiring but has also made a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable animals in Bristol. We’re thrilled to share that together, we’ve raised an amazing £1,158! Every step you took and every pound you raised is helping us continue our vital work in rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals in need. A special shout out goes to the team at eXmoor Pharma who collectively took on the Mutt Strut challenge and raised the highest amount as a team – raising £810. Their incredible efforts have truly set the bar high, and we couldn’t be more grateful for their support! Thank you to everyone who participated, donated, and cheered us on. Your support is making a real difference, and we’re so proud to have such a dedicated community behind us. #MuttStrut2024 #ThankYou #SupportBristolARC #TeamChallenge #eXmoorPharma #AnimalWelfare #CommunitySupport

🐾 A purr-fect day at Bristol Animal Rescue Centre! 🐾 We were absolutely thrilled to welcome the an amazing team from Marsh Commercial for a special Crafts and Paws corporate volunteering day this week. With creativity in full swing, they crafted some amazing cat scratchers that are sure to keep our cats entertained for hours on end! In addition to their crafting efforts, the team also enjoyed a tour of our centre and spent some quality time with our cats—an added bonus that everyone appreciated. Days like these show how much impact a passionate group can have, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the hard work and enthusiasm that Marsh Commercial brought to the table. We’re already looking forward to the next time we can team up for a cause that’s so close to our hearts! #CorporateVolunteering #AnimalRescue #Teamwork #CSR

A Huge Thank You to Dog Den Grooming! We’re wagging our tails in gratitude to Dog Den Grooming for their incredible Charity Day fundraiser! Thanks to their amazing efforts and the generosity of their community, they raised £211.11 for our centre. Not only did they fundraise, but they also collected beds, food, and leads for our furry friends in need! Your support helps us continue caring for Bristol’s most vulnerable animals. A big round of "ap-paws" to everyone who donated and participated – you're all heroes to the animals we love. #DogDenGrooming #ThankYou #SupportLocalCharities #BristolARC #PawsomeFundraiser