RSPCA West Dorset Branch Taylors Animal Rehomimg Centre Kingston Maurward

RSPCA West Dorset Branch is a separate charity affiliated to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA). We cover the towns of Dorchester, Bridport, Weymouth, Portland, Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Sherborne and Axminster (Devon) as well as all the surrounding villages and hamlets. Our main priorities are the welfare and rehoming of local animals. We raise ours funds within the Branch boundaries and all money raised is spent within the area. We are responsible for "Taylors Animal Rehoming Centre" at Kingston Maurward, Dorchester.

On Sunday 17th August, from 11.00 - 4.00, The RSPCA Taylors Rehoming Centre at Kingston Maurward, Dorchester held its Open Day.

The Event was opened by local RSPCA Inspector Ken Snook, and raised over £2,600 which will be spent on a new bird aviary and chicken house.

The Open day included all the usual stalls and games such as tombolas, raffles, gifts, plants, cakes and a barbecue, as well as the ever popular Pet-less Pet Show, where people enter photos of their animals into various classes such as most handsome male, most beautiful female, and most contented animal rehomed from “Taylors”.

The Centre rehomed 695 animals last year, ranging from cats and kittens to hamsters and battery hens, and has an annual running cost of £70,000, which has to be raised locally.

The Centre is constantly full of animals looking for responsible new homes, but this year has seen a big increase in unwanted litters of kittens. Centre Manager, Lisa Samways said " The amount of kittens we are asked to take is never ending, and if more people neutered their animals this problem would not arise, and we could then help more animals and owners who genuinely need us".

7 June 2008

SUPPORT RSPCA PET ADOPTION WEEK:

Give An Animal in Need A New Home

If you would like to join TV Presenter Kate Humble (Autumn Watch, Spring Watch, Animal Park) and give an animal a much-needed new start in life, the RSPCA's Pet Adoption Week 2008 could be you chance. The RSPCA Pet Adoption week runs from Sat 7th June - Sun 15th June, and your local RSPCA Taylors Rehoming Centre is taking part.

Kate Humble recently adopted Badger, a cross breed terrier from the RSPCA at Newport, who had been found severely underweight, but after tender loving care Badger is now looking forward to a happy and healthier life with Kate. Kate says that she always wanted to adopt an animal from the RSPCA and give it a second chance - now she's done it - she's encouraging you to do the same.

Every year the RSPCA rehomes around 70,000 animals. A lot of these animals may have come from neglected backgrounds or have been dumped or abandoned, and the RSPCA Taylor's cat & small animal Rehoming Centre at Kingston Maurward, Dorchester is appealing for adopters to come forward to take on these special animals. Centre Manager Lisa Samways says, " We get lots of nervous and timid animals brought in to us, most people will overlook them when they come here looking for a new pet, so we are appealing for those special people who are willing to give them time and patience and help these beautiful animals get a second chance at life".

Such animals are 18 month old cats Mac & Treacle, who came to the centre at the end of January from a flat that was over run with cats. Lisa says, "These two handsome boys are super cats, but they are very timid. They have a lovely nature, and are not nasty at all, they just haven't had the love and interaction with humans that many cats do."

Also, black female cat, Ducatti, is looking for a new home, she came to the centre after an RTA, and despite being healthy, no one has chosen her as she is quiet, and doesn't push herself forward. Like wise, Thomas the cat, who came to the centre after his owner died, and needed surgery to remove a melanoma on his ear, is still awaiting a new home.

Cinders the Persian cat, who is 11 years old, came to the centre in an awful state, her fur was so matted that she had to be shaved. She is a sweet natured cat, and when her fur re-grows she will need daily grooming.

The centre also takes in an assortment of small furries, that also need understanding homes, and they always have a variety of creatures looking for a second chance - Lisa says, "We would really like to find homes for the following animals - 2 x male Merino Guinea Pigs Squeaky & Squawky, they have long thick fur which will require grooming. 3 x Adult male rats - James, Lupin & Sirius, these are older rats that came to us after their owner died, they are real sweethearts. 2 grey male chinchillas called Pumba & Hamlet - they came to the centre after their owner could no longer look after them and will need experienced chinchilla owners."

Anyone who is interested in adopting an animal from RSPCA Taylor's Rehoming Centre can call into the centre during RSPCA Week Sat 7th June - Sun 15th June from 11.30 - 4.00 or ring for more details on 01305 259672

Duccati

5 June 2008 - 51 more battery hens rehomed through Taylors last weekend, more next weekend! Click here for details of our ex Battery Hen Rehoming.

30 April 2008

"FUNDS SOUGHT FOR OPERATIONS" (FROM THE DORSET ECHO)

Click here to view original article and video news on the Echo Website

RSPCA workers need a fundraising boost to treat two cats.

Taylor's Animal Rehoming Centre at Kingston Maurward, near Dorchester, has acquired sick and homeless cats Thomas and Vicky.

Thomas, a five-year-old black and white, came to the centre after his owner died. He was suffering sun damage that needed expensive surgery.

Vicky, a three-year-old tabby and white cat, is a stray who was found with her leg stuck through her collar.

Now the centre needs £300 so she can have a vital operation to help her walk properly. Animal care assistant Jess Hall said: "We get no funding from RSPCA headquarters or the Government so all the money we get is from charity shops and donations.

"A lot of animals here need operations and we are appealing for people to help us."

To support Vicky or Thomas call the rescue centre on 01305 259672.

28 December 2007 - In 2007 we rehomed 695 animals (199 cats, 353 hens, 32 rabbits, and 111 small animals & birds). Check out our rehoming pages to see animals still in need of new Mums and Dads!

29 October 2007 - Our Christmas Fayre raised £1300! Thanks so much to everyone who came along and all of our helpers for making it such a success.

21 March 2007 - In 2006, Taylor's Rehoming Centre managed to find homes for 134 cats, 1 dog, 148 chickens and 103 assorted small animals. A total of 386 animals!

13 July 2006 - OUR EBAY SHOP HAS BEEN RELAUNCHED!!!! You can now support us by buying goods from eBay. All profits from our eBay selling go directly to help the animals. Click here to visit our eBay shop page and see what we have for sale.

13 May 2006 - Following the completion of a ten week Dog Training Course run by Pat Doyle in Leigh, Dorset, owners and their dogs attempted the Kennel Club "Good Citizen Tests". Sgt. A. Corbin of the Dorset Police Dog Section set them their tasks and nine silver and twelve bronze awards were successfully achieved. Profits from the running of the Course were generously donated to RSPCA West Dorset Branch.

Meet the Staff at Taylor's Rehoming Centre

Lisa Manager	Lydia Senior Animal Care Assistant

"Fluff" Receptionist Click here to find out how you can sponsor me and my friends!

Jess Cattery Apprentice	Tess Animal Care Assistant

CALLING ALL KNITTERS

Can you help our cats & kittens feel snug and safe, whilst they await a new home. We need knitted or crocheted blankets for the cats to curl up on in their cat beds. Ideally they should measure 1 metre square (2 1/2 - 3 foot) so that they cover the whole cat bed or shelf. The blankets can be any colours and made out of any type of wool. A lot of the blankets that people make for us are made up of knitted squares and of all types of odd wool.

We are always in need of lots of blankets, as they only have a limited shelf life, as they need to be washed at high temperatures to kill any germs, and can get quite furry after a while. Out of all the animal bedding we have here, these are what our cats prefer!!!!!

If you can't knit, and would like to donate any wool for others to make us blankets, then please contact the Centre on 01305 259672 or call into our shops in Dorchester & Bridport.

Many thanks

Lisa Samways

Taylor's Rehoming Centre Manager

"We would like to thank all the lovely people who have made blankets for our cats at the Centre. They are very much appreciated, and loved by the cats."

If you have any ideas or queries regarding this website, or any aspect of the work of RSPCA West Dorset Branch please do not hesitate to contact us details are on the Contacts page.