Animals

Animals In Need in Little Irchester has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Rescue Pet Awards 2026

Northamptonshire animal charity shortlisted for UK shelter of the year

Annie Marriott receiving a cheque from Tony Oconner from Kingsthorpe Waitrose

Northamptonshire Waitrose shoppers help raise £4,500 for Animals In Need

Animals in Need is inviting members of the public to name 11 new spaniels and help fund vital first aid equipment

Help Animals In Need name 11 new spaniels and fund first aid equipment

These rats, found dumped in a box in an alley, have been taken in by Animals In Need in Little Irchester, near Wellingborough

Rats dumped in alley rescued by Northamptonshire animal charity

Emma from Animals In Need helping rescue 300 hens from Wales

300 hens rescued by Northamptonshire animal charity with new homes now needed

Animals In Need is asking people to nominate them in a bid to secure £5,000 in the special draw

Northamptonshire animal sanctuary needs nominations to help secure £5,000

October is Write a Free Will Month and there are still a few days left to write or update your will for free through Animals In Need's partner Free Wills

Show your support for Animals In Need during Write a Free Will Month

The 'Pawsitively Cosy Event' is taking place this weekend

'Pawsitively' cosy event at Northamptonshire's Animals In Need

Take a look at six rescue dogs looking for forever homes

Take a look at six adorable rescue dogs looking for forever homes this week

Donkeys like Lagdaf haul 400 litres of water to provide water for their community

Video of a working donkey shows demanding work and daily challenges

The dog show is on Saturday, October 3

Four-legged fun with Animals In Need's final dog show of the year in Kettering

Take a look at six rescue dogs in Northamptonshire looking for forever homes this week

Take a look at six adorable rescue dogs looking for forever homes this week

Mars is expanding its 2026 Global Adoption Weekend to over 30 countries

Ad Feature Study reveals uncertainty about pets' backgrounds deters adopters

Pet’s roaming antics haven’t gone unnoticed by their owners

Cambridge named the UK's 'cheating cat' capital for feline wanderers

Animals In Need currently has more than 70 cats in its care

Cat crisis at Northamptonshire's Animals In Need

Animals In Need held its final open day of the year at its Pine Tree Farm base in Little Irchester on Sunday (Sept 13)

'Incredible' amount raised at animal rescue and rehoming charity open day
Thousands of pounds have been raised to support the work of a charity which rescues and rehomes hundreds of animals every year.
Stephanie Weaver

The charity’s vet room will be open for members of the public to visit

Go behind the scenes at Northants rehoming charity

The open day is taking place on Sunday (September 13)

Meet the animals at Northants rescue and rehoming charity open day this weekend

thistle. are headlining Together at The Charles Bradlaugh.

Musicians unite for fundraising Together festival at Charles Bradlaugh

Animals In Need is in need of hay for its animals

Animals In Need issues urgent hay appeal as heat puts extra pressure on rescue

Take a look at six rescue dogs in Northamptonshire looking for forever homes this week

Take a look at six adorable rescue dogs looking for forever homes this week

David is raising money for Animals In Need in Little Irchester

Volunteer rides from Land's End to John O'Groats for Northants animal charity

Animals In Need has taken in a rabbit found dumped in a crate at the side of the road in Desborough

Rabbit dumped in crate by the side of the road in Northamptonshire town

Small changes, such as a tasty topper or new treat, can make familiar dog dinners more exciting. These changes are possible with Forthglade.

5 easy ways to make your dog's dinner more exciting

The Animals In Need open day was held on Sunday, August 2

Animal lovers flock to Animals in Need open day and dog show at new sanctuary

Meet Animal In Need’s rescued farm animals at its open day this Sunday

Meet Animal In Need’s rescued farm animals at its open day this Sunday

Take a look at seven rescue dogs in Northamptonshire in search of a new home this week

Take a look at seven adorable rescue dogs looking for forever homes this week
Take a look at seven adorable rescue dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire
Logan MacLeod

Take a look at six rescue dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire

Take a look at six adorable rescue dogs looking for forever homes this week

Some of the cats in need of a new home

Animal rescue charity 'overwhelmed' with cats and kittens needing new homes

Take a look at six rescue dogs looking for forever homes this week...

Six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week

Pret have faced criticism from Anima and Project Slingshot

Ad Feature Chris Packham 'won't set foot in Pret' after chicken welfare row

The extra-large Pecute mat gives dogs a spacious cooling surface for warmer days at home or while travelling

This extra-large dog cooling mat is £16.50 cheaper at Amazon

More than half believe the contribution of working animals is often overlooked

Can you spot the working animals hidden in this scene?

Take a look at six rescue dogs looking for forever homes this week.

Six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week

The event is on Friday (June 6)

Annual vegan BBQ hosted by Northants animal charity taking place this Friday

Take a look at six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire

Look at six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week

Take a look at seven abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northants.

Seven abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week

Take a look at six rescue dogs in Northants looking for forever homes this week.

Look at six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week

Take a look at six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week

Six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week

Nearly six in 10 think animals working with humans is something we’ve largely chosen not to think about in society.

Half of adults think animals working for humans is a thing of the past

200 hens have been rescued by Animals In Need and are now looking for new homes

200 hens rescued by Northamptonshire charity now looking for new homes

Take a look at six rescue dogs looking for forever homes this week

Look at six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week

SHEBA have teamed up with Brit-nominated musician Cat Burns to launch its Ignored to Adored campaign.

More than half of cat owners think their pet ignores them

Take a look at seven rescue dogs in Northamptonshire looking for forever homes this week

Take a look at seven rescue dogs looking for forever homes this week

Take a look at eight abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week.

Look at eight abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week

The event is taking place on Easter Sunday (April 5)

'Amazing' line-up for Northamptonshire animal charity's first event of the year

Take a look at six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week.

Look at six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week

DSV Thrapston has donated £3,500 to Animals In Need

DSV Thrapston donates £3,500 to Northamptonshire animal rescue charity

Take a look at six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week

Look at six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week

Take a look at six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire

Here are six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week

Take a look at six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire

Look at six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week

Take a look at 12 abandoned but adorable cats looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire.

Look at 12 abandoned but adorable cats looking for forever homes this week

Take a look at six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire

Seven abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week

Luke from Gladwells handing over the cheque for £769 to Animals In Need receptionist Keren

Rushden pet store shows its support for Animals In Need with generous donation

Take a look at SIX abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire

Look at six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week

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