Our Branch Manager Jacqui Jackson was recently interviewed by the SWLondoner website on how the cost of living crisis is affecting us, and what we might be able to do to help. You can read the article in full on this LINK where you can also hear some great advice from Jacqui. Please see our … Continue reading The Cost of Living Crisis & How We Can Help
Category: Animal Welfare
Rosie’s Kittens – 4 Weeks Old & Full Of Beans
How many of you have been waiting for a Rosie-and-kittens update?? The owner of the private boarding facility who has been so generously looking after this new family has sent us some new videos so we can show everyone how they're doing (see end of post). Following The Leader Rosie's kittens are just over 4 … Continue reading Rosie’s Kittens – 4 Weeks Old & Full Of Beans
An Adoption Story – Spencer the Cat
Latest post from Cheska, our Animal Welfare Officer. Meet Spencer, the beautiful tabby and white boy who in every picture looks like he is about to say something interesting! He came to us at about 5 years of age in October 2022 from one of RSPCA’s incredible Animal Rescue Officers who responded to a report … Continue reading An Adoption Story – Spencer the Cat
Our Kitten Fundraising Campaign
We recently took in a stray who turned out to be pregnant and gave birth to five beautiful kittens whilst in our care. For us to treat the five black beauties and give them the best possible start in life, it will cost around £800. We are therefore today launching a campaign to raise funds … Continue reading Our Kitten Fundraising Campaign
Dog Warden Interview – Part Two
Continuing our interview with Croydon Borough dog warden Tara Boswell. I am sure that no two days are the same but what does a typical day look like in your role? Generally, a typical day consists of collecting a stray or two, carrying out visits, liaising with rescues, assessing dogs in our kennels, attending meetings … Continue reading Dog Warden Interview – Part Two
Breeding Like Rabbits
We all know the saying to breed like rabbits. Rabbits have a short gestation period of between 25 and 28 days, which means they can have several litters of babies each year. In addition to that, a female rabbit can reproduce at just a few months old. You do not need to be a mathematician … Continue reading Breeding Like Rabbits
Dog Warden Interview – Part One
We recently caught up with Croydon Borough's award-winning dog warden Tara Boswell to ask her a few questions. What are the main things that do you do in your role as Croydon’s dog warden? My main remit is to deal with stray dogs. This includes collecting strays, reuniting them with their owners and finding rescue … Continue reading Dog Warden Interview – Part One
Remembrance Day – Remember Remarkable Animals Too
Today at 11 o'clock much of the nation will fall silent for two-minutes to remember the fallen who gave their lives for our freedom. Most of us will find it hard to truly appreciate what brave soldiers and their loved ones sacrificed during the world wars and more recent conflicts. Whilst we rightly remember the … Continue reading Remembrance Day – Remember Remarkable Animals Too
Don’t create a Fat Cat or a Dog Hog
As pet owners we know only too well how tempting it is to give in to your beloved pet when it pleas for a snack from your meal table or a treat from the jar. However, that’s not always being kind. Our network of vets in South London are reporting that they have seen a … Continue reading Don’t create a Fat Cat or a Dog Hog
Fireworks, Not Fun For All
Its that time of year again when fireworks seem to be let off for days on end. If you want to entertain the family to a display, please consider your pet owning neighbours for whom this time of year can be a nightmare as they try to calm their terrified pets. We all want to … Continue reading Fireworks, Not Fun For All










