Alfred
Alfred’s second life: from fragile to fearless
Posted by Lindie Kramers | Cats, Rescue, Rehabilitate, Rehome
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Tiptoe
From bin shed to beloved: Tiptoe’s journey to safety and love
Posted by Lindie Kramers | Cats, Rescue, Cat behaviour, Rehome, Welfare
Winnie
From stray to supermum: Winnie's story
Posted by Lindie Kramers | Dogs, Rescue, Rehabilitate, Rehome, Fostering, Puppy
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Shirley
Meet Shirley, one of our wonderful dog walking volunteers.
Posted by Lindie Kramers | Dogs, Volunteering
Pecan
A 5-month-old pup with a fracture
Dogs, Rehabilitate, Puppy
Roo
The lurcher who found his sunshine
Posted by Lindie Kramers | Dogs, Rescue, Rehabilitate, Rehome
Seren
A small cat with a big mystery!
Cats, Rehabilitate
Teddy
From Bath to Hong Kong adventures
Posted by Lindie Kramers | Cats, Rehabilitate, Rehome
Luna
Puppy energy meets endless love
Posted by Lindie Kramers | Dogs, Dog training, Rescue, Rehabilitate, Rehome
Firework kittens
Can we turn these feral kittens into pets?
Cats, Rehabilitate, Volunteering, Fostering
Roman
How a fostering volunteer has changed his life
Dogs, Rehabilitate, Dog behaviour, Volunteering, Fostering
Bobbin
How patient fostering helped a nervous FIV-positive cat discover life - and love - indoors.
Cats, Rehabilitate, Fostering
Five ways you can save money on your pets
How to cut the costs of looking after your dog or cat while keeping them happy and healthy.
Cats, Dogs
Angel
Dogs, Rehabilitate
Rosie
When it isn’t all behaviour…
Dogs, Rehabilitate, Dog behaviour
Scraggles
From scared pup to confident leader
Dogs, Rehabilitate, Dog behaviour
Bruce
From nursery kitten to family favourite
Posted by Lindie Kramers | Cats, Rehome
Behaviour Team
How our behaviour team make a huge difference
Rehabilitate, Dog behaviour, Cat behaviour
Valerie
A community of care at BCDH meant survival for a huge litter
Dogs, Rescue, Rehabilitate
Fireworks prep
Get ready for fireworks season
Welfare
World Animal Day 2025
World Animal Day – did you know about the 5 animal welfare needs?
Charity news
Mack
His adopters tell us what it’s like to live with a big dog
Dogs, Rehome
Meet Abbie on International Dog Day
Celebrating International Dog Day with Abbie the Belgian Shepherd who is looking for a home.
Posted by Ali Wilkins | Dogs, Rescue, Adopters
Big dogs, Big hearts
Why size doesn’t matter at BCDH
Dogs
Matilda
From the bushes to a better life
Cats, Rescue
Norman - Trust takes time
Trust takes time
Posted by Lindie Kramers | Dogs, Rescue, Rehabilitate, Adopters, Dog behaviour, Rehome
Clementine
A life reclaimed from the rubbish
Cats, Rescue
Furby
From frightened stray to pampered prince: Furby’s journey to comfort and companionship
Posted by Lindie Kramers | Cats, Rescue, Rehabilitate, Rehome
Rosalina
Found in a field with 6 kittens, could we help the whole family?
Cats, Rescue
Why neutering your male cat matters
What it means for his health, behaviour and the wider community
Cats, Welfare
Cats and kittens - the numbers
How unneutered cats affect your community and BCDH
Cats, Welfare
Retail volunteers
Can we inspire you to join our retail volunteer team?
Posted by Hayley Crymble | Volunteering
Volunteers' Week 2025
It is Volunteers’ Week! The annual nationwide event provides an excellent opportunity for us to celebrate the achievements of our amazing volunteers.
Posted by Hayley Crymble | Volunteering
Lola
Making a safe space for a pregnant cat
Cats, Rescue
Love isn’t colour-coded
Let a monochrome cat bring colour to your life
Cats
Zelda
From rescue to royalty: Zelda’s journey to a new beginning
Posted by Lindie Kramers | Dogs, Rehome
Trixie
A foster home turned this cat's behaviour around
Rehabilitate, Volunteering, Fostering
Volunteer Spotlight - Mandy
Meet Mandy - one of our fabulous shop volunteers
Posted by Hayley Crymble | Volunteering, Trading
Pablo
From stray to loved family pet
Rehabilitate
Caring for strays at BCDH
Our action plan for stray cats and dogs
Cats, Dogs, Rescue, Rehabilitate
Coco
Coco had all the health problems of flat-faced breeds
Dogs, Rehabilitate
Your dog's sleep health
Thinking about their sleep patterns on World Sleep Day
Dogs, Welfare
Susie
Pregnant and scared, Susie needed all our expert care
Cats, Rescue, Rehabilitate
Volunteer Spotlight: Together Project team
A group Volunteer Spotlight!
Volunteering, Outreach and Community
Artemis aka Miss Arty
An emergency operation, an unexpected allergy, long-term care and concern over her quality of life. Could we find the right treatment - and the right home - for her?
Cats, Rescue, Rehabilitate, Rehome
Friends of Bath Cats and Dogs Home
A message from our Chair of Trustees thanking the Friends of Bath Cats and Dogs Home
Posted by Mark Simpson |
Fireworks and pets
A proposed fireworks bill could benefit pet welfare
Welfare, Charity news
New Year Pet Promises
Welfare
Fostering network - one year anniversary
Celebrating one year of fostering at BCDH
Volunteering, Fostering
Volunteers chosen as Impact Awards finalists
Congratulations to our wonderful volunteers, Len and Julia!
Posted by Ali Wilkins | Volunteering
The 'Pirate' kittens
The devastating effects caused by not vaccinating a mum cat
Cats, Rehabilitate, RSPCA
Fireworks and dark nights
How to help your pet as the evenings draw in and festivities start
Welfare
Churro
Helping an anxious dog take his first steps to a new life
Dogs, Rehabilitate, Rehome
Marshall’s Mission
Our new appeal supporting Marshall to lose nearly half his body weight.
Posted by Jennifer Bryant | Dogs, Rehabilitate, Welfare, Charity news
Jim
A memorable new friend with an unusual eye condition
Cats, Rehabilitate
Sustainable shopping
What is sustainable shopping, and why does it matter?
Posted by Jasmine Dyer | Trading
Jack
Jack was suffering with the worst dental disease we have ever seen
Dogs, Rehabilitate
Volunteer Spotlight: Michael
Meet Michael, who has reached a 12 year milestone volunteering at BCDH
Posted by Hayley Crymble | Volunteering
Young Fundraising Superhero!
James completed our summer challenge in style
Events
Microchips and strays
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
Hercules
Stronger than he looks
Cats, Rehabilitate, Rehome
Ace
A magical connection
Rehabilitate, Rehome
Free-roaming cats
Did you know that we rehome free-roaming cats?
Cats
Young Fundraisers Challenge
Looking for summer activities for the kids? They could be a fundraising superhero!
Events
Mildred
Mildred's ears were swollen and bloody, and needed medical care to relieve her pain.
Dogs, Rehabilitate
Sidney
Sidney had an eye-opening treatment
Cats, Rehabilitate
Teaching welfare and kindness
New animal welfare workshops available for primary schools
Charity news, Outreach and Community
Volunteer Spotlight: Del
We meet long-term volunteer Del, who takes on many roles at the rehoming centre and beyond.
Posted by Hayley Crymble | Volunteering
Dachshund litter
A litter of 7-month-old puppies proved to be a wriggly challenge for our Behaviour team.
Dogs, Rehabilitate
James and Michaela
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.
Charity news
Petplan Charitable Trust
Posted by Martin Pople | Charity news
Mole
A flea allergy that had gone untreated quickly deteriorated this kitten's health.
Cats, Rehabilitate
Pepper
We ask Pepper's owners what it was like to adopt a lurcher, one year on.
Dogs, Rehome
Ivy and Ted
We catch up with multi-lurcher owners of Ivy and Ted, to see what it is really like to adopt.
Dogs, Rehome
Norman
We catch up with Norman's new owners, who adopted him a few months ago.
Dogs, Rehome
Pet Health series
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
Flora
Shy Flora and her journey to adoption.
Cats, Rehabilitate
Together Project - Mazzie
One of our regular clients had a terrible accident – but we could help him.
Dogs, Rehabilitate, Outreach and Community
Dog fostering
Have you thought about fostering one of our dogs?
Volunteering, Fostering
Albie
Can our rehabilitation programme transform this grubby and grouchy stray?
Cats, Rehabilitate
Volunteer Spotlight - Len
We meet Len, who currently a Trading team volunteer and van driver.
Posted by Hayley Crymble | Volunteering
Barbie & Cindy
A poodly photo story
Dogs, Rescue, Rehabilitate
Chocolate and pets
Chocolate is very toxic to both cats and dogs – find out why and what symptoms to watch for.
Welfare
Global Recycling Day
What could you be recycling to benefit our charity? You may be surprised!
Charity news
Cece
A neglected dog needed some TLC to transform her.
Dogs, Rehabilitate
Crumble & Custard
A fostering story from last year, to show the valuable work our volunteer foster team do.
Cats, Rescue, Fostering
Sharing the love at BCDH
Business partnerships and Secret messages in this season of love at BCDH
Charity news
Volunteer Spotlight - Lisa
Meet Lisa, one of our cat fostering and cattery volunteers who has fostered over 100 cats!
Posted by Hayley Crymble | Volunteering, Fostering
Ken and muzzle training
A look behind the scenes at some of the Behaviour training with our dogs, to improve their quality of life and chance of adoption.
Dogs, Rehabilitate
Viktor
A bedraggled, hissy community cat transformed
Cats, Rehabilitate
Take on a Charity Challenge
We’re all about new beginnings. How about you?
Events
Autumn
How fostering assisted a nervous cat to be adopted
Cats, Rehabilitate, Fostering
Adopted (1-7 January)
Adopted last week
Adopted last week
Muffin
Found on the streets, this nervous girl needed rehabilitation to become a sweet pet dog
Dogs, Rehabilitate
New year, new shop!
Our city-centre Charity Shop opens in January
Charity news, Trading
Preparing ahead for Christmas with your pet
Keeping your pet safe through the festivities
Cats, Dogs, Welfare
Adopted (27 November-3 December)
Adoptions last week
Adopted last week
Murphy
Rehabilitating from a serious injury
Cats, Rehabilitate
Adopted (20-26 November)
Adoptions last week
Adopted last week
NOT Black Friday!
Shopping for good, all year round
Charity news
Adopted (13-19 November)
Adopted numbers from last week
Adopted last week
Volunteer Spotlight - Holly
Meet Holly, who volunteers with us as Education & Outreach Admin Assistant
Posted by Hayley Crymble | Volunteering
Adopted (6-12 November)
A great adoption week!
Adopted last week
B&NES Community Awards
Our Together Project team are recognised with an award for their work
Charity news, Volunteering, Outreach and Community
Adopted (30 October-5 November)
Adoptions last week
Adopted last week
Trick or Treat?
Should you dress up your pet?
Welfare
Adopted (23-29 October)
Adoptions last week
Adopted last week
Gifts in wills story - Dennis
We meet Dennis, who tells us why he has left our charity a gift in his will.
Posted by Ali Wilkins | Charity news
Peggy
Peggy and her ‘rags to riches’ adoption story
Rescue, Rehome
Adopted (16-22 October)
Those adopted last week!
Adopted last week
Bath Half success
A great day at the marathon race
Events, Charity news
Adopted (9-15 October)
Rehomed figures for last week
Adopted last week
Adopted (2-8 October)
Adoptions of all sizes from last week
Adopted last week
Reflecting on Sustainable Fashion Week
The Rewear Revolution
Charity news, Trading
Gifts in Wills
Make your plans with our free service, without obligation
Charity news
Adopted (25 September - 1 October)
Adoption numbers from last week
Adopted last week
Adopted (18 - 24 September)
Adopted this week
Adopted last week
Rupert
Rupert's remarkable journey
Dogs, Rescue
Bath Community Fundraisers Group
Recognising the Dedication of the Bath Community Fundraisers Group
Charity news
Adopted (11 - 18 September)
Furry friends with new families
Adopted last week
Adopted (4 - 10 September)
Adoptions this week
Adopted last week
Volunteer Spotlight - Jon
Meet one of our volunteer dog walkers, Jon.
Posted by Hayley Crymble | Volunteering
Wag Walk 2023 - Paw-sitively Successful!
We had a wonderful sunny day yesterday for our thirteenth annual Wag Walk!
Charity news
Try Second Hand this September
Treasure Hunting at our Charity Shops
Charity news, Trading
Adopted (21 – 27 August)
Cats and Dogs rehomed
Adopted last week
Adopted (14 – 20 August)
Friends adopted this week
Adopted (7-13 August)
Friends adopted
Adopted last week
A dash of celebrity at Wag Walk
TV presenter and vet Dr James Greenwood will return to support our Wag Walk this year
Charity news
Independent cats
Did you know that we rehome free-roaming and community cats?
Cats, Welfare
Adopted (31 July-6 August)
Adoptions last week
Adopted last week
Duck and Goose
Happy homes found for two spaniel puppies abandoned during a heatwave
Dogs, Rescue, Rehome
Adopted (24-30 July)
Happy adoptions last week
Adopted last week
Adopted (17-23 July)
A terrier-tastic week of adoptions
Adopted last week
Catching up with one of our runners
We see how Dan 'the dog' Hill is getting on with his Bath Half training
Charity news
Charity Super.Mkt in Bristol
Fashion with compassion
Posted by Jasmine Dyer | Charity news, Trading
School holidays for pets
Keeping to their routine is key
Welfare
Adopted (10-16 July)
Cat-tastic adoption week
Adopted last week
Adopted (3-9 July)
Those adopted last week
Adopted last week
Adopted story: Ethel
An anxious dog nervous of strangers and dogs, what this girl needed was to feel loved.
Dogs, Rehome
Adopted (26 June-2 July)
Making a difference to lives every day
Adopted last week
Adopted (19-25 June)
Figures for last week
Adopted last week
The office isn't for everyone!
It is National Bring Your Dog to Work Day.
Dogs, Welfare
New microchipping law for cats
New laws coming in next year means cat owners must take action
Welfare
Adopted (12-18 June)
Last week's adoptions
Adopted last week
Focus on... BoA Charity Shop
We met with Shop Manager Tiz to chat about our Bradford on Avon Charity Shop.
Posted by Jasmine Dyer | Charity news, Trading
Microchipping
Why these little chips make a big difference
Welfare
Adopted (5-11 June)
We're feline fine
Adopted last week
Volunteer Spotlight - Max
We speak to new volunteer Max, on the e-commerce team
Posted by Hayley Crymble | Volunteering, Trading
Keeping children safe around dogs
Tips for families during Child Safety Week
Dog behaviour, Welfare
Volunteer Spotlight - Margaret
We meet Margaret, who volunteers everywhere!
Posted by Hayley Crymble | Volunteering
Adopted (29 May-4 June)
We celebrate the 100th dog adopted from Bath Cats and Dogs Home in 2023!
Adopted last week
Adopted (22-28 May)
A look at who was adopted last week
Adopted last week
Working with Bath Foodbank
A little help for local pet owners to feed their pets
Posted by Ali Wilkins | Charity news
Adopted 15-21 May
Adopted last week
Adopted (8-14 May)
Adopted last week
Adopted story: Peggy
Peggy needed a fun and active home to build her confidence, could she find her forever home?
Dogs, Rehome
Happy Walks
May is National Walking Month, so let's make our dog's walks fun!
Dogs, Welfare
Adopted (24 April - 8 May)
Post-bank holidays special
Adopted last week
Volunteer Spotlight - Jess
We meet Jess, Cattery Care & Laundry Volunteer
Volunteering
Pet allergies
Can you adopt a cat if you are allergic?
Cats, Welfare
Adopted (17-23 April)
Blossoming friendships
Adopted last week
Adopted (10-16 April)
Adoption figures
Adopted last week
40 years of giving
Thank you to the Trust which has made such to a difference to animal welfare worldwide
Posted by Martin Pople | Charity news
Adopted (3-9 April)
Adopted last week
World Stray Animals Day
Our top tips to prepare in case your pet is lost
Welfare
Adopted (27 March - 2 April)
Small and compact list – like Maggie!
Adopted last week
Adopted story: Mabel
A special story to celebrate the start of National Pet Month
Rehome
National Pet Month is nearly here
What are you doing for April's National Pet Month?
Posted by Laura Taylor | Events
Adopted (20-26 March)
Adopted last week
Spring Donation Drive
Having a declutter? Please donate!
Posted by Jasmine Dyer | Charity news, Trading
National Puppy Day
How to adopt a puppy from Bath Cats & Dogs Home
Charity news
Tick bites and your pet
How to remove and identify ticks
Welfare
Adopted (13-19th March)
Second chances for strays
Adopted last week
World Sleep Day
Ssshh!
Welfare
Adopted (6-12 March)
Some stylish adoptions!
Adopted last week
Considering getting a dog?
Before you jump into the joy of owning a dog, take a moment to consider the breed you have fallen for
Dogs, Welfare
Adopted (27 February - 5 March)
A fond farewell to friends
Adopted last week
Focus on... Frome Charity Shop
A video tour of our wonderful shop
Posted by Jasmine Dyer | Charity news, Trading
Bath Half marathon
One of our pawsome runners tells all
Charity news
Adopted (20-26 February)
Short but sweet rehomed list this week
Adopted last week
Adopted story: Alan
We find out the truth about adopting a lurcher...
Dogs, Rehome
Pancake Day!
We took part in the Bradford on Avon Pancake Race
Charity news
Adopted (13-19 February)
Adopted last week
Feelgood fashion
It's London Fashion Week dahlings, but you don't have to go that far to be stylish.
Charity news
Catching up with an adopted litter
A special litter from last summer are all grown up!
Dogs, Rehome
Triangle of care
This is how we care, every day
Charity news
Adopted (6-12 February)
Numbers rehomed last week.
Adopted last week
Lilies and cats
A reminder to avoid lilies in your Valentines bouquets
Welfare
Adopted (30 January - 5 February)
Feline fine about adoptions
Adopted last week
Adopted story: Ripple
We matched together a dog and a person, both looking for a companion
Dogs, Rehome
Adopted (23-29 January)
Happy adoption days!
Adopted last week
Adopted (16-22 January)
Brave little cat having a second chance
Adopted last week
Finn
The illegal practice of ear cropping remains a trend.
Rescue, RSPCA
Adopted story: Gaston
Gaston taking it easy in his new home
Dogs, Rehome
Adopted (9-15 January)
A busy adoption week
Adopted last week
Adopted story: Vinny & Theo
These bonded brothers needed a home together, despite being chalk and cheese
Cats, Rehome
Houseplants and pets
Today is Houseplant Appreciation Day
Welfare
Adopted (2-8 January)
Discovering the world!
Adopted last week
Adopted (19 December - 1 January)
Festive happy endings
Adopted last week
2022 at BCDH
Enjoy our video highlights of the year!
Charity news
Winter Appeal - Goldy
The future looks bright for this little girl with some medical rehabililtation.
Rehabilitate, Charity news
Boxes as enrichment
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!
Welfare
This week at the Home
Festive opening, and present opening!
Charity news
Winter Appeal - Pete
Pete came in injured, and needed daily care.
Dogs, Rehabilitate, Charity news
Adopted story: Jonboy
Jonboy popped back for a vet check up, and to say hello!
Dogs, Rehabilitate
Creating a safe space for your pets
Helping your pets cope with a busy household
Welfare
Winter Appeal - Billy
Billy needed long-term rehabilitation in our cattery, and his transformation is wonderful.
Welfare, Charity news
Winter Appeal - Fly
Tiny and wounded, Fly had one of many emergency operations at the Home in 2022
Welfare, Charity news
Adopted story: Bringo
Bringo’s story has a happy ending, but it does have a shocking start.
Dogs, Rehome, RSPCA
Pet care costs - food
Pet food is an unavoidable expense, but you can watch your pennies and keep your pet healthy
Winter Appeal - at the vet suite
A look behind the scenes at the Vet Suite, as our appeal focuses on an increased need for medical rehabilitation.
Welfare, Charity news
Pet care costs
Keeping an eye on those pet medical costs
Welfare
Winter Appeal
Help rescue animals get the medical care and love they desperately need, by donating to our Winter Appeal.
Welfare, Charity news
Adopted story: Tillie
Tillie was looking for a home with plenty of company, we caught up with her new family.
Dogs, Rehome
Online shopping with heart
It's sales time, but did you know there's a way of making your online purchase benefit cats and dogs?
Charity news
Housetraining
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.
Dogs, Welfare
Adopted story: Tiggs
Tiggs needed to swap city life for the country, how did it work out?
Cats, Rehome
Walnut, Cashew and Peanut
Born to a feral mum on an industrial estate, this litter need an urgent and intense program of behaviour rehabilitation.
Cats, Rescue, Rehabilitate
Marley
Diagnosed with diabetes and pancreatitis, and dangerously thin from diarrhoea, it was clear that Marley’s recovery with us would be a long one.
Cats, Rehabilitate
The 'Bread' kittens
Sourdough, Pumpernickel and Rye were abandoned in a box left in a layby
Cats, Rescue
Bronco
Bronco must have been terrified. He was found running around a village, severely underweight and with wounds and a large abscess on his shoulder.
Dogs, Rehabilitate, RSPCA
Buddy
RSPCA Inspectors rescued puppies who were left to starve, and brought them for medical attention and rehoming at Bath Cats & Dogs Home
Dogs, Rescue, Rehabilitate, RSPCA