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A local collaboration for some festive cheer.
Posted by Ali Wilkins | Charity news
Congratulations to our wonderful volunteers, Len and Julia!
Posted by Ali Wilkins | Volunteering
The devastating effects caused by not vaccinating a mum cat
Cats, Rehabilitate, RSPCA
Let's play!
Charity news
How to help your pet as the evenings draw in and festivities start
Welfare
Helping an anxious dog take his first steps to a new life
Dogs, Rehabilitate, Rehome
Our new appeal supporting Marshall to lose nearly half his body weight.
Posted by Jennifer Bryant | Dogs, Rehabilitate, Welfare, Charity news
A memorable new friend with an unusual eye condition
Cats, Rehabilitate
What is sustainable shopping, and why does it matter?
Posted by Jasmine Dyer | Trading
Jack was suffering with the worst dental disease we have ever seen
Dogs, Rehabilitate
In our eBay store and Charity Shops
Trading
Meet Michael, who has reached a 12 year milestone volunteering at BCDH
Posted by Hayley Crymble | Volunteering
James completed our summer challenge in style
Events
It is National Check your Chip Day, so we thought we'd show you what our Intake team do when we get a stray animal in.
Rescue
Stronger than he looks
Cats, Rehabilitate, Rehome
Congratulations to our Spring Raffle winners!
A magical connection
Rehabilitate, Rehome
Did you know that we rehome free-roaming cats?
Cats
Looking for summer activities for the kids? They could be a fundraising superhero!
Mildred's ears were swollen and bloody, and needed medical care to relieve her pain.
Sidney had an eye-opening treatment
New animal welfare workshops available for primary schools
Charity news, Outreach and Community
We meet long-term volunteer Del, who takes on many roles at the rehoming centre and beyond.
A litter of 7-month-old puppies proved to be a wriggly challenge for our Behaviour team.
Read how they came to be a part of our amazing BCDH team, and their daily work to transform the lives of cats and dogs in need.
Posted by Martin Pople | Charity news
A flea allergy that had gone untreated quickly deteriorated this kitten's health.
We ask Pepper's owners what it was like to adopt a lurcher, one year on.
Dogs, Rehome
We catch up with multi-lurcher owners of Ivy and Ted, to see what it is really like to adopt.
We catch up with Norman's new owners, who adopted him a few months ago.
We are launching a new Pet Health series, covering all the useful things to know for keeping your pet cats and dogs healthy and happy.
Pet health, Welfare
Shy Flora and her journey to adoption.
One of our regular clients had a terrible accident – but we could help him.
Dogs, Rehabilitate, Outreach and Community
Have you thought about fostering one of our dogs?
Volunteering, Fostering
Can our rehabilitation programme transform this grubby and grouchy stray?
We meet Len, who currently a Trading team volunteer and van driver.
A poodly photo story
Dogs, Rescue, Rehabilitate
Chocolate is very toxic to both cats and dogs – find out why and what symptoms to watch for.
What could you be recycling to benefit our charity? You may be surprised!
A road traffic accident may have taken one of her nine lives, but she’s fighting for the other eight.
Check out our digital appeal!
A neglected dog needed some TLC to transform her.
A fostering story from last year, to show the valuable work our volunteer foster team do.
Cats, Rescue, Fostering
Business partnerships and Secret messages in this season of love at BCDH
Why not take on the Bath Half as an early spring challenge?
Events, Charity news
Meet Lisa, one of our cat fostering and cattery volunteers who has fostered over 100 cats!
Posted by Hayley Crymble | Volunteering, Fostering
A look behind the scenes at some of the Behaviour training with our dogs, to improve their quality of life and chance of adoption.
A bedraggled, hissy community cat transformed
We’re all about new beginnings. How about you?
How fostering assisted a nervous cat to be adopted
Cats, Rehabilitate, Fostering
Adopted last week
Found on the streets, this nervous girl needed rehabilitation to become a sweet pet dog
Our city-centre Charity Shop opens in January
Charity news, Trading
Keeping your pet safe through the festivities
Cats, Dogs, Welfare
Adoptions last week
How is it going?
Rehabilitating from a serious injury
A refurbishment to improve animal welfare at a crucial time
Shopping for good, all year round
We have been chosen to be part of a great opportunity.
Adopted numbers from last week
Meet Holly, who volunteers with us as Education & Outreach Admin Assistant
A great adoption week!
Our Together Project team are recognised with an award for their work
Charity news, Volunteering, Outreach and Community
Should you dress up your pet?
We meet Dennis, who tells us why he has left our charity a gift in his will.
Bid for a range of treats, experiences and gifts raising funds for cats and dogs
Peggy and her ‘rags to riches’ adoption story
Rescue, Rehome
Just the ticket!
Those adopted last week!
A great day at the marathon race
Rehomed figures for last week
Adoptions of all sizes from last week
The Rewear Revolution
Make your plans with our free service, without obligation
Adoption numbers from last week
Join us as a BCDH volunteer on Sunday 15th October and give race day support to our runners!
Volunteering
Adopted this week
Rupert's remarkable journey
Dogs, Rescue
Recognising the Dedication of the Bath Community Fundraisers Group
Furry friends with new families
It’s time to announce the lucky winners of our Spring Raffle!
Adoptions this week
Meet one of our volunteer dog walkers, Jon.
Friends adopted last week
We had a wonderful sunny day yesterday for our thirteenth annual Wag Walk!
Treasure Hunting at our Charity Shops
Cats and Dogs rehomed
Friends adopted this week
Friends adopted
TV presenter and vet Dr James Greenwood will return to support our Wag Walk this year
Did you know that we rehome free-roaming and community cats?
Cats, Welfare
Happy homes found for two spaniel puppies abandoned during a heatwave
Dogs, Rescue, Rehome
Happy adoptions last week
A terrier-tastic week of adoptions
We see how Dan 'the dog' Hill is getting on with his Bath Half training
Fashion with compassion
Posted by Jasmine Dyer | Charity news, Trading
Keeping to their routine is key
Cat-tastic adoption week
Those adopted last week
An anxious dog nervous of strangers and dogs, what this girl needed was to feel loved.
Making a difference to lives every day
Find the felted dogs during Summer Sundays in Bath
Figures for last week
It is National Bring Your Dog to Work Day.
Dogs, Welfare
New laws coming in next year means cat owners must take action
Last week's adoptions
We met with Shop Manager Tiz to chat about our Bradford on Avon Charity Shop.
Why these little chips make a big difference
We're feline fine
We speak to new volunteer Max, on the e-commerce team
Posted by Hayley Crymble | Volunteering, Trading
Tips for families during Child Safety Week
Dog behaviour, Welfare
We meet Margaret, who volunteers everywhere!
We celebrate the 100th dog adopted from Bath Cats and Dogs Home in 2023!
Volunteers are at the heart of what we do!
Charity news, Volunteering
A look at who was adopted last week
A little help for local pet owners to feed their pets
Caring for female dogs at their most vulnerable
Dogs, Charity news
Peggy needed a fun and active home to build her confidence, could she find her forever home?
Here's what our volunteer fundraising groups have coming up in local areas.
Posted by Katy Goodship | Events
May is National Walking Month, so let's make our dog's walks fun!
Post-bank holidays special
We meet Jess, Cattery Care & Laundry Volunteer
Just launched!
Can you adopt a cat if you are allergic?
Blossoming friendships
Adoption figures
Vote for us to win a jackpot of £5,000 in the animal-charities-only special from Movement for Good.
Thank you to the Trust which has made such to a difference to animal welfare worldwide
Our top tips to prepare in case your pet is lost
Small and compact list – like Maggie!
A special story to celebrate the start of National Pet Month
Rehome
What are you doing for April's National Pet Month?
Posted by Laura Taylor | Events
Having a declutter? Please donate!
How to adopt a puppy from Bath Cats & Dogs Home
How to remove and identify ticks
Second chances for strays
Ssshh!
Some stylish adoptions!
Before you jump into the joy of owning a dog, take a moment to consider the breed you have fallen for
A fond farewell to friends
A video tour of our wonderful shop
One of our pawsome runners tells all
Short but sweet rehomed list this week
We have started a new low-cost clinic to help pets in our community
Eddie is a very bright and confident puppy looking for a home!
Dogs
We find out the truth about adopting a lurcher...
We took part in the Bradford on Avon Pancake Race
It's London Fashion Week dahlings, but you don't have to go that far to be stylish.
A special litter from last summer are all grown up!
This is how we care, every day
Numbers rehomed last week.
A reminder to avoid lilies in your Valentines bouquets
Feline fine about adoptions
We matched together a dog and a person, both looking for a companion
Here's what our volunteer fundraising groups have coming up in local areas
Happy adoption days!
Congratulations!
Brave little cat having a second chance
The illegal practice of ear cropping remains a trend.
Rescue, RSPCA
Gaston taking it easy in his new home
A busy adoption week
These bonded brothers needed a home together, despite being chalk and cheese
Cats, Rehome
Today is Houseplant Appreciation Day
Discovering the world!
Be lucky!
Festive happy endings
Enjoy our video highlights of the year!
The future looks bright for this little girl with some medical rehabililtation.
Rehabilitate, Charity news
You'll probably have lots of boxes and wrapping paper around, don't recycle straight away – use them as an enrichment game for your pet!
Festive opening, and present opening!
Saying farewell to one of our stars
Pete came in injured, and needed daily care.
Dogs, Rehabilitate, Charity news
Jonboy popped back for a vet check up, and to say hello!
Helping your pets cope with a busy household
Billy needed long-term rehabilitation in our cattery, and his transformation is wonderful.
Welfare, Charity news
Taking different paths
Tiny and wounded, Fly had one of many emergency operations at the Home in 2022
Bringo’s story has a happy ending, but it does have a shocking start.
Dogs, Rehome, RSPCA
We had a lovely day!
Pet food is an unavoidable expense, but you can watch your pennies and keep your pet healthy
This Thursday, find our stall at the market
Puppy power!
A look behind the scenes at the Vet Suite, as our appeal focuses on an increased need for medical rehabilitation.
Keeping an eye on those pet medical costs
There are two votes you can help us win!
Help rescue animals get the medical care and love they desperately need, by donating to our Winter Appeal.
Our favourite thing!
Tillie was looking for a home with plenty of company, we caught up with her new family.
It's sales time, but did you know there's a way of making your online purchase benefit cats and dogs?
Happy World Toilet Day! Toileting is big news for pets as well, so we take a look at one of the aspects of housetraining a dog, be it a puppy or new rescue dog.
Tiggs needed to swap city life for the country, how did it work out?
Experienced cat owners wanted, for a weekly role
Enter our raffle for a chance to win £500!
Cats, Rescue, Rehabilitate
Sourdough, Pumpernickel and Rye were abandoned in a box left in a layby.
Cats, Rescue
Dogs, Rehabilitate, RSPCA
Dogs, Rescue, Rehabilitate, RSPCA
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