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The Big Give Christmas Challenge!

One Donation, Twice the impact! Click here to donate between 28th Nov – 5th Dec We are excited to share that we are taking...

The XL bully ban explained...

The UK Government has officially announced the inclusion of XL bully dogs in the list of banned breeds in England and Wales as of...

Seven puppies, abandoned in a cardboard box!

We are appealing for your help, to cover the extensive costs involved in caring for seven Pug-cross puppies, who were found dumped in a...

Helping your animals cope with fireworks

Many animals find fireworks scary. Seeing your animals suffer at this time can be difficult, which is why we wanted to share some top...

Free Cat Microchipping Event

Friday 24th November 2023 (12:00PM – 2:00PM) at CDCH, GL2 7AS BOOK NOW! Here at CDCH, we advocate for the importance of microchipping your...

VOTE FOR ME!!

Vote for the Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home this November in the My Favourite Voucher Code Charity Poll Once again, we are taking part...

How to avoid a spooky night for your furry friends this Halloween

Whilst many of us enjoy the thrills and chills of this scary holiday, our pets don’t often share the same joy in a night...

How a gift in your Will can help animals just like Cheddar.

Request more information on your Free Will Rest in the knowledge that your memory will live on helping thousands of animals just like Cheddar,...

Letters To Heaven

The bond between humans and their animals is truly something special and we believe they should be seen as just as much as one...

CDCH Junior Fundraising Challenge

Did you know that every year, CDCH supports over 1,000 animals? And that children and young people, just like you, raise money for...

Tom Kerridge shows his support for CDCH

Much loved British Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge, grew up in Gloucester and loves rescue dogs as much as we do! We are huge fans and feel incredibly grateful that Tom has publicly shown his support for CDCH.

Pet-Friendly Holidays and Pet Staycations

If you have a pet, a question you might ask yourself when booking holidays is, whether your pets will have a staycation go on...

Cotswolds Dogs & Cats is named Stroud District Council Charity of the Year!

We are delighted to have been named Stroud District Council’s charity of the year! Each year council employees are invited to nominate a...

How can leaving a legacy to The Cotswolds Dogs and Cats Home help?

Last year, 1 in 5 animals here at the centre were helped by legacy gifts alone. Your gift provides vulnerable animals with all the...

Get Active! Cycle, swim or run for CDCH

CDCH has partnered with the Pulse, Dursley to bring you an exciting challenge! Sign up During April, we are challenging you to be active...

Charity Quiz Night

Come along to our charity quiz night at the Frocester Cricket Club On Friday 24th March why not join us for a fun evening...

How a gift in a Will can help animals like Lollie

Give the gift of life and be remembered as the animal lover you are You can rest in the knowledge that your memory will...

Rhi is set to shave their head for charities close to their heart

16 year old, Rhi, will be shaving their head to raise funds for the Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home and The Door. Rhi has...

Family Day out at Rococo Gardens

Saturday 20th May 2023 (11AM – 3PM) & Sunday 21st May 2023 (11AM – 3PM) Join us for a family fun day at the...

February Is Pet Dental Health Month

February is National Pet Dental Health Month. CDCH is joining hundreds of other charities to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining your pet’s...

Donate your rebate

Across the UK households are now receiving their energy rebates – this amounts to approximately £66 per month per house for 6 months. The...

Corporate Skydive!

Is your business looking for a fantastic way to help raise funds for a charity? Take part in a group skydive! We have a...

Thank you WSP Solicitors for 2 fantastic years of charity partnership

Our successful 2 year charity partnership comes to an end with WSP Solicitors Over our 2 year partnership, WSP has managed to raise an...

WIN a year of HelloFresh!

Can you help little Timmy?

Meet Timmy, the 10 year old Yorkshire Terrier. Timmy came into our care with his furry friend, Pixie. They are a wonderful duo and...

Skydive in October 2023!

Click here to sign up Saturday 7th October 2023 Have you always wanted to tick off a skydive from your bucket list? Well...

Step up for CDCH!

Join our fundraising challenge and help make a difference this January 2023! SIGN UP NOW! We are challenging you to complete 10,000 steps a...

Cheddar, the French Bulldog puppy, finds his forever home

Cheddar, the French Bulldog, finds his forever home after being rescued from conditions described as one of the ‘worst they had encountered in 20-years’....

Cost of Living Appeal

There is an increase in animals being abandoned this winter due to the cost of living crisis Many people are struggling with the cost...

The CDCH Big Give Christmas Appeal!

DOUBLE YOUR DONATION – CLICK HERE! Welcome to the CDCH Big Give Christmas Appeal! Every donation made to this campaign between Tuesday 29th November...

Can you help Winston, the English Bulldog?

Meet Winston! He is a 6-year-old English Bulldog. English bulldogs, French bulldogs, and other similar types of dogs have short, flat faces and therefore...

Shoe Box Appeal

Gift a present to a rescue animal this year! This year, we anticipate having around 60 animals in our care on Christmas Day, waiting...

A special message from Moose, this Pet Cancer Awareness Month

Pet Cancer Awareness Month Pet Cancer Awareness Month is marked throughout November by pet lovers from all over the world. It is a day...

Poor puppy found dumped in a bin

Meet the tiny 8-week-old Cocker Spaniel, Winnie. Winnie was found dumped in a bin by Dunelm in Gloucester by a kind passer-by and taken...

Pet Care on a Budget

When things are tight, pet care is often one of the first things that families are forced to cut back on. A recent report...

Microchipping Your Pet

Do you worry about your pet going missing or being stolen? Microchipping your pet will give you peace of mind Thousands of much-loved pets...

Amazing Online Auction!

Monday 12th September 2022 8PM CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE LIVE AUCTION ON FACEBOOK Welcome to the CDCH AMAZING ONLINE AUCTION! WHAT IS IT?...

Skydive in April 2023!

Click here to sign up Saturday 1st April 2023 Have you always wanted to tick off a skydive from your bucket list? Well...

Meet Lollie and her Puppies

During the biggest heatwave the UK has ever seen, the gorgeous Lollie, the Lurcher, and her 8 puppies arrived at the centre. They have...

Summer Holidays With Your Pet

Summer is here and many of us are looking forward to a well-deserved holiday. But, there is a quite a lot to consider when...

New partnership with Pet Drugs Online

We are so pleased to announce that we have been chosen to partner with Pet Drugs Online Pet Drugs Online is an online veterinary...

Foster Information Evening

Thursday 4th August (5PM – 8PM) Have you ever thought about fostering an animal but wanted to know a little more about what it...

Meet Our Little Prince

Prince, is a sweet 7 year old Shih Tzu with a very poorly eye. Prince came into us with a deep corneal ulcer on...

Dursley Festival - Treasure Hunt

Click here to download the pack! Join in our treasure hunt at Dursley Festival on Saturday 9th July 2022 9AM – 2PM Can you...

Poor Lady and Stella need your ongoing support

Lady, the Yorkshire Terrier cross, and Stella, the Spaniel cross, came into our care recently from the RSPCA animal hospital in Birmingham. Both Lady...

Help Your Dog Keep Cool This Summer

Worried about your furry friend on hot days? Our team of experts share advice on how to keep your dog comfortable on hot days...

Keeping your Dog Safe in Hot Weather

As a pet owner, your days cleaning muddy paws might be a thing of the past for now, but there are a few other...

Tips for a royal day out

This year marks the Queen’s 70th year as monarch, with celebrations taking place over the special extended bank holiday weekend from Thursday 2nd to...

How many Corgis do you think the Queen has homed?

We have no doubt that Queen Elizabeth would approve of our furry friends getting safely involved in the celebrations. Did you know that she’s...

Help Bruno Get Back On His Feet

Bruno, the 8-month-old German Shepherd cross, came into our care last month. He had suffered an injury in his previous home causing him to...

Summer Newsletter

Welcome to the CDCH Summer Newsletter! Download here! Sign up to our e-newsletter Signing up to our e-newsletter helps you stay in touch with...

Vital Life Saving Vet Equipment Needed

CDCH are in urgent need of a vital piece of equipment to keep our animals warm during an operation and in recovery. Here at...

Take part in 5kMay for CDCH!

Welcome to 5kMay for CDCH! WALK 5k in May! DONATE £5! NOMINATE 5 friends to join in too! CDCH relies on donations from the...

Help find Peppa her forever home!

Peppa has been with The Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home for 100 days, waiting to find her forever home. Peppa came into our care...

HELP BUSTER BREATHE MORE COMFORTABLY

Meet Buster, the fun-loving French Bulldog. Buster is 5 years old and recently came into the care of The Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home....

Skydive in September for CDCH!

Click here to sign up Saturday 24th September 2022 Have you always wanted to tick off a skydive from your bucket list? Well...

Update from Moose, the American Bulldog needing cancer treatment

Some of you might remember Moose, the 7 year old American Bulldog that came into our care needing your support. Moose was rescued by...

Maintaining your pets claws

April is National Pet Month, and here at the Cotswolds Dogs and Cats Home, we can get behind any excuse to celebrate the many...

Dental care for your pet

April is National Pet Month, and here at the Cotswolds Dogs and Cats Home, we can get behind any excuse to celebrate the many...

CAN YOU HELP POOR LEAH - the dog who we helped to see daylight again

Meet our gorgeous Leah, the Poodle cross Maltese. She has been estimated to be around 7 years old but due to her poor condition,...

WIN! A Deluxe stay at Charingworth Manor

Win a deluxe stay for two at the Charingworth Manor! Looking for a great excuse to getaway to the country for a night? The...

We're on the Monopoly Cotswolds Edition!

It’s here, the new Cotswolds Edition of the Hasbro Monopoly board game and The Cotswolds Dogs and Cats Home are proudly placed on the...

Help CDCH raise awareness by becoming an in-store volunteer

Email us here The Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home has partnered up with Yate Pets at Home for 2022, and now that Covid restrictions...

Become a PAWSOME Pet Owner

It’s pet awareness month! Hey! Did you know that April is pet awareness month? This year, we wanted to get the kids involved. So,...

Can you help our poor Edith?

Little Edith, the 10 year old Yorkshire Terrier cross, was found abandoned and left outside in the elements in October 2021 in a cat...

Sponsors needed for Duke, the 17 year old Akita

Some of you might remember our golden oldie, Duke, the 17 year old Akita.Duke was abandoned when he was most vulnerable. He was severely...

Be aware of plants that can be toxic to your pet!

The clocks will be jumping forward this weekend and spring has officially sprung! We hope the longer days and nicer weather bring you lots...

CDCH Shoe Box Appeal 2023

This Christmas there will be lots of animals at The Cotswolds Dogs and Cats home, without a family of their own. So, we need...

Meet Crumpet, the young French Bulldog in desperate need of your help

After being passed between homes, Crumpet arrived at CDCH through no fault of his own. Click here to donate Crumpet’s previous owner could not...

Christmas Fair

This Christmas we are thrilled to invite you to our Christmas fair! Come along On Saturday 9th December from 10 am until 1 pm...

Take the Leap for CDCH

Have you always dreamed of crossing skydiving off your bucket list? Well, now is your chance! Skydiving is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that will leave...