Charities & Vet Contact Info
All visits to site are by appointment only. We are not licenced to take in strays.
07712 330 829 (Monday to Sunday 10am to 6pm)
contact@animalconcerncumbria.org
VETERINARY PRACTICES
NOT ALL VETS STOCK SNAKE ANTIBITE ANTIVENOM, CALL AHEAD
- Millcroft Vets - 01900 826666 - 24hr Emergency Service (Cockermouth, Egremont, Workington, Keswick, Maryport & Aspatria)
- The Vets -Whitehaven 01946 878108 - Emergency Out of Hours Service 24/7
- West Lakeland Vets - Egremont 01946 820312
- West Lakeland Vets - Whitehaven 01946 693303
- Galemire Vets - Cleator Moor 01946 810295
Stray or Injured Cats
Nearest Veterinary practice (Cats Protection website states "Vets provide emergency treatment and care to sick or injured animals at no cost to the finder") RSPCA (England & Wales) - 0300 1234 999
Lost / stray dog
Dog Warden - 01946 598300
Email: enforcement@copeland.gov.uk
If you have seen a stray dog out of office hours, please call Fairview Kennels 01946 591064
CHARITIES
Please note we do not know availability of animals, rehoming policies, insurance cover etc. you will need to contact each directly:
- Mally-Blue Rescue - small furry, scaly & feathered pets - 07727 199513 - facebook
- RSPCA, Cumbria West - RSPCA
- West Cumbria Cats Rehab - www.facebook.com/WestCumbriaCatsRehab
- Cat Chat - catchat.org
- Dogs Trust, National number - 0207 837 0006 - Dogs Trust
- Eden Rescue, Penrith - 01931 716114 - Eden Animal Rescue
- Animal Rescue Cumbria, Kendal - 01539 824293 - Animal Rescue Cumbria
- Oak Tree Rescue Centre, Carlisle - 01228 560082 - Oak Tree Animals' Charity
- Le Fontie Dog Rescue & Sanctuary, Carlisle - 07594 312553 - Le Fontie
- Penny Jones Animal Sanctuary, Carlisle - 01228 675119 - Penny Jones Sanctuary
- Alexa's Animals Dog Charity, Alnwick - 01665 576677 - Alexa's Animals
- Dumfries & Galloway Canine Rescue Centre - (01387) 770210 - website
- Wood Green Animal Charity - 0300 303 9333 - website
Breed specific Charities
- Retired Greyhounds South Lakes, Grange-over-Sands - 015395 52394 - website
- Border Collie Trust GB - 01889 577058 - website
- German Shepherd Rescue Elite - 0845 600 6628 - website
- Luosko German Shepherd Rescue - 0300 121 1 121 - website
- Dumfriesshire Greyhound Rescue, Dumfries - 07873 381470 - website
- Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue - 015395 30245 - facebook
Supporting owners fleeing domestic violence
- Dogs Trust - Freedom Project - website
- Oak Tree Animals' Charity - A helping paw - 01228 560082 ext 228 - website
Dog Trainer
- A2B Dog Training - website
Injured birds and wildlife
- RSPCA, West Morelands - 01539 736036 - https://www.facebook.com/RSPCAWestmorland
- Knoxwood Sanctuary, Wigton - 01697 343812 - https://www.facebook.com/knoxwoodwildliferescue
- Ani-Mel Haven, Silloth - 07957 683561 - https://www.facebook.com/animelhaven
- West Cumbria Wildlife and Rehab - https://www.facebook.com/WestCumbriaWildlife
Reptiles
National Centre for Reptile Welfare 07897692060 or 07824386248 (with drop off points in Workington and Carlisle)
Stranded seal, whale or dolphin
Rescue Hotline - 01825 765546 (24hrs 7days p.w.)
RSPCA (England & Wales) - 0300 1234 999
Marine Mammal Rescue - Website
Specialist Website for Dog Owners and Professional Dog Businesses in UK