** Stan Is Missing**

Last sighting in the Melmerby area. If you have any information, please call Eden Animal Rescue on 01931 716114, 07799021219 or 07704564950. Having been missing since July, Stan being out in the current wintry conditions is causing great concern. Please report any sightings. 

🐾 Help Us Get Specialist Care for Dodge🐾

Dodge is a much-loved 6-year-old Border Collie currently with Eden Animal Rescue. This is the second time Dodge has come into our care. We previously found him a fantastic home, but heartbreakingly his owners passed away, and Dodge returned to us grieving. He has now been with us for over a year.

Sadly, He is suffering from severe gastrointestinal issues and chronic diarrhoea. We have tried everything we possibly can to find out what is causing his illness.

So far, we have carried out:

  • Multiple blood tests
  • Stool tests
  • X-rays
  • Special prescription-only diets
  • Numerous medications

Despite thousands of pounds already spent, Dodge continues to be poorly and urgently needs further investigation.

He has now been referred to Wear Referrals, a specialist veterinary centre. His first consultation is scheduled for Tuesday, 25th November, and will cost £250. Further treatment and testing will likely be significant.

We are asking for your support to help us give Dodge the best chance of recovery. He is a gentle, loving boy who has experienced more loss than any dog should, and we want nothing more than to see him healthy, comfortable and happy again.

Every donation, big or small, will help us get Dodge the treatment he desperately needs.

Thank you for supporting Dodge, and for supporting Eden Animal Rescue.

Volunteers

Do you live in Penrith, Appleby, or Kirkby Stephen?
Do you enjoy walking and have a spare hour now and then

If so, you could make a real difference for the animals at our centre! We’re looking for volunteers to help put up posters in lots of different location, for our events and for the lovely animals currently looking for new homes.

If you can spare a morning or an afternoon and would like to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Email: admin@edenanimalrescue.org.uk

Volunteer Van Driver Needed

Eden Animal Rescue is looking for a friendly and reliable volunteer van driver to support our busy centre.
Your role will include:

  • Collecting donations of animal items, in and around Penrith, to bring back to the centre.
  • Transporting items between our Charity Shop in Penrith and Kirkby Stephen.
  • Helping with drop-offs and collections of items as needed.

If you can spare a morning or an afternoon and would like to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Email: admin@edenanimalrescue.org.uk

Pet Of The Month

Happy Tails

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Foster Homes Needed!

We’re urgently looking for foster homes for two of our amazing dogs — Dodge and Xena!
These sweet dogs need a safe, loving place to stay while they wait for their forever families. All supplies and support will be provided — you just bring the love and continue with training (supported)!
If you’ve ever thought about fostering, now is the perfect time to make a difference.
Please email us or call 01931716114 if you can help!

Xena

Xena

dodge

Dodge

Event Locations & dates

Kirby Stephen Cloisters

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Barbara and Gill will be with their stall at Kirkby Stephen Cloisters on the following dates.

All Saturdays in 2025

  • 13th September
  • 25th October
  • 13th December

Homemade goodies to be had 😋

Farmers Markets

farmers market

We attend Kirkby Stephen Farmers Market on the first Saturday of every month.

Quiz night

Crown & Cushion

When : Wednesday 10th December 2025

Where: Crown & Cushion 2 Boroughgate, Appleby

Book: info@crownandcushionappleby.co.uk

Time : 7.30pm start

Price : £4 per person, teams of 4

Extras : Raffle & Food

Businesses & Supporters

raffle fundraiser

Eden Animal Rescue is gearing up for a year full of exciting fundraising events – and we need your help!

We’re looking for raffle prize donations from generous businesses and individuals to help raise vital funds for the animals in our care.

Whether it’s a gift voucher, hamper, experience, a unique item, or a bottle of something – every prize makes a difference and helps us continue our rescue work.

Get in touch today and be part of supporting local animals in need!

You can drop them at our centre or at one of our charity shops and address it to Sarah.

Eden Animal Rescue Penrith Charity Shop
Eden Animal Rescue Kirkby Stephen Charity Shop

Thank you for your kindness and support – we couldn’t do it without you!

Eden Animal Rescue

We have many animals, all with their own personalities and needs, but all with one hope… that they can be the next one to find their new home. Providing them with this chance is quite simply the best way we can help them.

It can be just as good for you as it is for them! That’s not to say it might not take some work (and likely a lot of patience!) as all involved adjust, but we are sure you can already imagine the rewards when everyone has settled in together.

If you think you might be able to offer one of our animals a forever home, you have already taken your first step by looking at our webpage. Your next step is to contact us. Our Rescue Centre at Moorlands Head Farm is open 6 days a week by appointment 11:30am to 3pm (we are closed on Wednesdays for staff training – sorry!). We will ask you to fill out a questionnaire and if you decide to adopt an animal from us, once approved you will have a new friend for life. We may request a home visit after a few weeks.

Eden Animal Rescue Dogs

Eden Animal Rescue Cats

Not all the cats and kittens we currently have at the centre are on the website. For more information, please email admin@edenanaimalrescue.org.uk

Eden Animal Rescue Small Animals

Not all the small animals we currently have at the centre are on the website. For more information, please email admin@edenanaimalrescue.org.uk

Fundraise

Ever Thought Of Fundraising

Interested in fundraising for Eden Animal Rescue, but not sure what activity you would like to do? Check out our guide to fundraising.

fundraising for eden animal rescue

Volunteer

Whether you are a good poop scooper, great cake baker, DIY enthusiast, dedicated dog walker or just love stroking cats you can help us! Please do contact us if you would like to help or get involved in any way.

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Volunteer roles

We need help in all areas of our work:

  • Exercising The Dogs
  • Cat & Small Animal Care
  • Petting The Animals
  • Admin
  • Fundraising
  • Rag Cutting
  • Maintenance
  • Gardening
  • Laundry Help
  • Keeping Us Tidy
  • Exercising The Dogs

Leave a legacy for the future!

There are several benefits to leaving a legacy to Eden Animal Rescue. A legacy will make sure that the charity will continue its invaluable work for years to come.

Gift In your will

By including a gift to Eden Animal Rescue in your Will, you will make a lasting impact on the lives of homeless animals in the Eden Valley and beyond. You can choose to leave a specific sum of money, your estate, a percentage of your estate or a particular item or asset.

It can also reduce the amount of inheritance tax paid by your estate. For many of us, the most generous act of giving is by way of a bequest to a favoured Charity. This is your means of saying, “You’re doing amazing work” when you are no longer able to say it for yourself.

Our supporters

We are very grateful for the support we receive from the following organisations

Leave a legacy for the future!

Leave a legacy for the future!

Your generosity could change the future for many unwanted and abandoned pets. There are many ways that you can help us – by leaving a legacy, sponsorship, donating or giving us your time. Gifting a legacy donation is simple and we can support you along the way. If you have any questions, please do contact us at:

legacies@edenanimalrescue.org.uk

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