News and Events

Dame Jenni Murray – our late Patron

Dame Jenni Murray our late Patron, inspiration and dear friend. We were deeply saddened to hear the news of Dame Jenni Murray’s death in March 2026. We will miss her deeply. Our thoughts are with her two sons, their families and Jenni’s much-loved dogs and cat. We were over the…

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March Newsletter 2026

We’ve had another busy month appearing on BBC1’s Crimewatch Live to discuss the link between domestic abuse and animal abuse. Plus we’ve been supporting the Naturewatch Foundation Purple Paw campaign. In this issue we also invite you to meet our team of Trustees, tell you about our next free training…

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February 2026 Newsletter

In our February 2026 Newsletter we talk about how one of the most rewarding parts of our work at Refuge4Pets is reuniting people and animals. We thank Animal Friends for becoming one of our Corporate Ambassadors and explain the benefits to both Refuge4Pets and the organisation of being one of…

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January 2026 Newsletter

In our January 2026 Newsletter you can meet one of our Trustees, Mark Randell, in his video message highlighting some of the work we do, we also update you on our Christmas Appeal with a huge thank you to everyone that donated. You can also download our latest Impact Report…

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Kilimanjaro challenge for Refuge4Pets supporter

This January, one of our remarkable foster carers, Mike, is taking on the incredible challenge of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, to raise funds for Refuge4Pets. Mike and his partner Tamlyn foster cats for us, and in Mike’s words: “The joy they’ve brought us, combined with knowing we’re helping…

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A truly unique charity challenge

Earlier this year, Refuge4Pets supporter Cheryl took on a truly unique charity challenge. After a tricky start – she was due to fly from Heathrow on the very day when all flights were stopped due to a major power outage – Cheryl eventually reached her destination: Sweden. There, she spent…

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Funding from the National Lottery Community Fund

We are delighted to announce that we have received another three years of funding from the National Lottery Community Fund. This is fantastic news for us, and we are incredibly grateful for their continued support. From the very beginning, the team have understood the significant role animals play in the…

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Extra Bowl At Christmas Appeal

This Christmas there will be over 50 dogs and cats spending the festive season with our wonderful team of volunteer foster carers. While animals are with their foster families, we cover the cost of everything they need including veterinary care, food, treats and toys while their foster families provide love,…

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Marathon runner Lisa raises over £800 for Refuge4Pets

Earlier this year, we received an email from one of our supporters, Lisa. Lisa, the human companion to the beautiful Lola, told us that she was going to run the London Marathon and had chosen Refuge4Pets as her fundraising cause.  We were thrilled! Marathon running is tough, but Lisa put…

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Cornish vets take on half marathon challenge for Refuge4Pets

A local veterinary team are donning their running shoes to raise money for Refuge4Pets. Vets4Pets based in St Austell Cornwall, have challenged themselves to run this year’s Eden Project Half Marathon on Sunday 15 October to fundraise as much as they can to help us with our work.  Tamsin, one of…

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