Our animal adoption process;
Since Covid-19, we have adapted and changed the way we rehome and adopt our animals and although Covid-19, has thankfully been and gone we find this process for adoption works very well.
We will add profiles of animals on here and Facebook if we haven’t got anyone suitable on our waiting list. Also animals with special requirements will be put on Facebook in the hope of reaching many and finding a suitable home, instead we would ask that you complete the online application forms for a Dog or Cat here; The adoption fee for a Dog is £350 and for a Cat is £150.
Once we receive your application we will match you to any available animals we currently have, if we don’t currently have a match we will keep you on file for 4 months, after this time we recommend you you fill in a new form, If you don’t hear from us straight away it will mean we haven’t anything suitable at the moment.
Once we have a match for you we will get in touch and send over photos and a description of the dog or cat. If you feel they would make a loved member of your household you will be invited to book an appointment to view and properly meet the dog or cat and will be seen by an Animal Welfare Officer who will describe all traits and behaviours in full to you. This is done in a controlled manner.
If you would like to book the cat or dog after the meeting we will arrange a suitable home check.
You will then be able to book an appointment to pick up the dog or cat. gets on well in your home before full adoption. If there are any initial issues we will fully assist you through these and help with anything you need regarding this.
We are also taking animals into the rescue, again please submit the relevant form on the website to be put on our waiting list.
Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.
We are now open for visitors to look around.
F.A.I.T.H, HOPE AND CHARITY
F.A.I.T.H. is a progressive animal rescue centre, where animal welfare comes first. We believe that their mental health and well being are as important as their physical health.
Dogs are sociable animals so we have kennels where it is possible for the dogs to socialise and play together. You won’t see rows and rows of lonely stressed animals kennelled in isolation, as is often the case when visiting rescue centres, although we do have an isolation block for dogs awaiting health check clearance and veterinary treatment.
We also have a communal cat house which offers ‘home-from-home’ comforts with sofas, chairs, shelving with hidey holes and a large meshed run with climbing frame, a water feature and toys. We also have isolation cabins for those needing or preferring separate accommodation. These are state of the art enclosed in inclement weather and open sided when weather is fine. Cats are vaccinated not only against flu and enteritis, but also leukaemia.
We have a FULL neutering policy, puppies and kittens too young for neutering will return to be neutered at approximately 5 to 6 months.
All dogs and cats are wormed, vaccinated and micro chipped, and most leave with four weeks free pet insurance. Home checks are also carried out before anyone is allowed to adopt an animal.
We have a non-destruction policy, with exception to end suffering and then only on veterinary advice. No animal is “put to sleep” simply because it’s too old, too naughty or too difficult. If it’s age or behaviour make it impossible to re-home satisfactorily, then it will remain at F.A.I.T.H. for the rest of it’s life.
Volunteer
Help is needed at the Rescue centre, caring for the animals – cleaning cat cabins, walking dogs, mucking out etc. Also general maintenance and tidying of the Rescue such as; painting, wood preserving, ground work, digging, clearing woodland and many more tasks.
Home checkers are needed in Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex, South and West Norfolk.
We also need volunteers for store collections as we have to rely on the same few. People who are willing to take and man an information stall at local fetes and events to help spread awareness of our charity.
Visit our pet shop
At the rescue we have our own little Charity Pet Shop, selling a range of items for your four-legged friends. Leads, collars, beds, toys, treats, coats, bowls, accessories and lots more!
Donations for the shop are always very welcome during opening hours (11-3pm) but please do not leave goods outside the rescue out of hours.
Fundraising
Every year we are so grateful that people do things to raise money in aid of FAITH. These range from the popular, like having a car boot sale or cake bake, to the more daring like obstacle courses and mountain treks! Every penny helps and however you choose to raise funds for us just remember to have fun doing it.
Below are a few ideas for things you can do to raise funds for the animals in our care:
- Sponsored silences
- Sponsored walk or run
- Car boot sales
- Bake sales
- Shave your head
- Give up smoking
Your imagination is the limit!
Just let us know what you are doing and make sure you set up your online sponsorship form at JustGiving
Make a donation
F.A.I.T.H. Animal Rescue is a small charity with a big job to do. We rely heavily on your donations to continue our work and every penny counts. You can make a one off donation or set up a monthly donation securely online at Virgin Money Giving by clicking the logo below.
You can also help our animals by making direct donations to the rescue via our ‘Amazon Wish List’ Click on the logo below and choose to buy any of the items listed. You can select any item within your budget, from cat litter or pet food to dog beds and toys – they will then be sent directly to us and will really make a difference to the animals here.
If you prefer you can fill in a bankers order form, they can be downloaded or requested by post. You will also find them in our newsletters
