Rehoming
We specialise in the rehoming of cats, kittens and guinea pigs. Could you give one of our animals a forever home?
Sponsorship
At Woodlands we have many resident animals. Could you help to support our sanctuary by sponsoring a resident?
Education
We offer a range of educational sessions. From sanctuary visits to school visits, our aim is to help educate the next generation.
Events
Every year we host a range of onsite fundraising events. From our mini open days to our renowned family fun day!
Get Involved
From fundraising, volunteering and more. Find out how you can get involved with Woodlands Animal Sanctuary!
Hedgehogs
Each year we take in and rehabilitate between 600 and 700 hedgehogs! Find out more about our dedicated animal unit.
Animal Carer
Ever wanted to know what it is like to be an animal carer? Why not join our animal carer for a day programme?
News/Blog
Find out all the latest success stories, events and more by going to our news page.
Make a Donation
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary is a self-funded registered charity. This means we have to raise every penny ourselves through one off donations, events or sponsorship.
Did you know it costs over £3000 per week to run Woodlands Animal Sanctuary? As a registered charity, every penny raised is invested directly into the shelter!
Did you know it costs over £3000 per week to run Woodlands Animal Sanctuary? As a registered charity, every penny raised is invested directly into the shelter!
About Us
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary is a registered independent charity (no.1108626).
We are based in Holmeswood (near Rufford, Southport & Ormskirk), we look after ill, unwanted and neglected animals.
We specialise in rehoming cats and guinea pigs and rehabilitating hedgehogs.
We are based in Holmeswood (near Rufford, Southport & Ormskirk), we look after ill, unwanted and neglected animals.
We specialise in rehoming cats and guinea pigs and rehabilitating hedgehogs.
The Latest from our Blog
New Hedgehog Pre-release Unit
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary are very pleased to be able to announce that a new hedgehog pre-release unit has been built in their stable block. This is in addition to the existing hog unit they
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Shadows Blog
Hey guys, remember me? Of course you do! So anyway, Shadow here and the humans have asked me to write to all of my fans again, since you all loved me so much the first time – obviously!
Thank you to Pets at Home
We would like to say a massive THANK YOU to Pets at Home in Southport, who have raised over £3000 for us from their Christmas Dinner for a shelter animal appeal. Jo, who is deputy manager at
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