Donate a Little, Change a Life this Christmas

Give the gift of hope to animals in need

This Christmas, we’re asking for your support to help us continue our vital work rescuing, caring for, and rehoming animals who have nowhere else to turn. As the cost of living continues to rise, the demand for our rescue services has reached unprecedented levels. Every day, more animals arrive at our doors – frightened, vulnerable, and in need of safety.

With your generosity, we can continue being a lifeline for animals whose lives have been turned upside down through no fault of their own.

A year of challenges – and countless second chances

2025 has been one of the busiest years in our history! Our dedicated team has worked tirelessly, 365 days a year – including Christmas Day – to provide love, medical care, rehabilitation, and hope to animals in need.

From pets left without homes when their owners passed away, to animals surrendered due to rising veterinary costs, to frightened strays seeking warmth and safety, we’ve been there for them all.

Between January and November 2025 alone, we’ve rehomed hundreds of animals — including an incredible 400 cats — each one given a second chance thanks to supporters like you.

But as demand continues to rise, we need your help more than ever.

How you can help this Christmas

For the animals in our care, the greatest gift of all is a loving home. Until that day comes, we ensure every animal is warm, fed, safe, and cared for – and your support makes this possible.

1. Donate Supplies from Our Christmas Wishlist

Support us by donating essential items. You can drop them off at our centre (10 am–4 pm daily) or order directly from our Amazon Wishlist for convenience. Here’s what we need most:

Dogs:

Quality dog food (e.g. Butchers Tripe, Harringtons, Forthglade – no fish) / Gastro/sensitive food
Durable dog toys (e.g. KONG), waterproof coats, fleece blankets
Poop bags and puppy pads

Cats & Kittens:

Wet food pouches, sensitive dry biscuits, wood pellet litter
Gastro/sensitive food
Small/medium fleece blankets

Rabbits & Guinea Pigs:

Good quality food e.g. Excel, Selective, or Burgess food
Quality natural treats

Cleaning Supplies:

Ethical (cruelty-free) cleaning products inc. washing powder, strong bin bags – no bleach!
Kitchen roll, vinyl gloves, blue roll

Health & Vet Supplies:

Vet bedding, Zylkene, Feliway, and Adaptil
Sterillium hand disinfectant, cotton wool

We are OK for toys and treats!!

2. Make a monetary donation

Financial donations have the greatest impact and allow us to provide urgent care when it’s needed most. You can contribute in several ways:

Cheque: Payable to Warrington Animal Welfare, Slutchers Lane, Bank Quay, Warrington, WA1 1NA
Online: Via JustGiving or Charity Checkout (Donate)
PayPal: Use info@warringtonanimalwelfare.org.uk
Bank Transfer: Natwest, Sort Code: 60-20-29, Account No: 46781110
Text to Donate:
£1: Text NEUT001 to 70201
£3: Text NEUT001 to 70331
£5: Text NEUT001 to 70970
£10: Text NEUT001 to 70191
You will be charged your donation plus your standard network rate.

3. Donate in lieu of a Christmas gift

Not sure what to get the animal lover in your life? Make a donation in their name! We’ll send you a WAW Gift Voucher to give to your recipient, showing that your gift has made a difference to animals in need. To arrange, email jacquie@warringtonanimalwelfare.org.uk by 16 December 2025 with:

Your name
Donation amount (minimum £6, with proof of payment)
Your address (for the certificate)

5. Become a Friend of Warrington Animal Welfare

Join us with a regular monthly donation to ensure long-term support for animals in need.

Thank you for changing lives with us!

Your generosity gives frightened, abandoned, and vulnerable animals the chance to feel safe, loved, and hopeful again. This Christmas, let’s work together to ensure no animal is left behind.