UNITY LOTTERY
By signing up to play our lottery you win great prizes whilst helping to guarantee a steady income stream for the Sanctuary and help us to carry on with the important work that we do.
Covid-19
Due to the outbreak of the Corona Virus and new DEFRA guidelines, we are rehoming cats and guinea pigs using a new, minimal contact process. You can find out more information about this via the Rehoming page. We will still accept cat and hedgehog admissions as normal with new social distancing procedures. Physical donations are still welcomed but will have to be left infront of the Shop. We will be keeping everyone up to date on our Social Media accounts, you can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.
Thank you all for your continued support in these unprecedented times.
Made up of a dedicated team of Staff and Volunteers, Woodlands Animal Sanctuary aim to help neglected, unwanted and ill animals
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UNITY LOTTERY
Support your local charity whilst also having a chance to win big yourself! From just as little as £1 per week, you could have a chance to win a whopping £25,000!
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GIVE AS YOU LIVE
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WOODLANDS TIKTOK
Did you know we have an account on Tik Tok? Why not give us a follow to watch more amazing videos of our animals!
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REHOMING
We specialise in the rehoming of cats, kittens and guinea pigs. Could you give one of our animals a forever home?
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SPONSORSHIP
At Woodlands we have many resident animals. Could you help to support our sanctuary by sponsoring a resident?
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SPONSORSHIP
EDUCATION
We offer a range of educational sessions. From sanctuary visits to school visits, our aim is to help educate the next generation.
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EVENTS
Every year we host a range of fundraising events. From our Annual Ball to our fun filled Open Days!
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GET INVOLVED
From fundraising, volunteering and more. Find out how you can get involved with Woodlands Animal Sanctuary!
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GET INVOLVED
HEDGEHOGS
Each year we take in and rehabilitate between 600 and 700 hedgehogs! Find out more about our dedicated animal unit.
HEDGEHOGS
HEDGEHOGS
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 to find out...
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NEWS/BLOG
Find out all the latest success stories, events, news and more by going to our news page.
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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 £3500 per week to run Woodlands Animal Sanctuary? As a registered charity, every penny raised is invested directly into the shelter!
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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 a closed sanctuary, but are open to the public on our Open Days!
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We would like to say thank you for our nominations
We are incredibly grateful and proud to have received multiple nominations including all three categories for the Pet Plan & ADCH Animal Charity Awards 2021.
What’s your reaction to Peanut?
Peanut came to us due to behavioural issues, and whilst we know this could mean he is more difficult to rehome, this doesn’t mean we think he is any less deserving!
Stray, feral or loved pet?
Cats as we're sure you are aware are not like dogs and can often do their own thing!
However, a cat in need of help or support, for whatever reason, is still an animals