Based in the heart of Gloucestershire, we rescue and re-home unwanted and abandoned stray cats, dogs and small animals.

The mission of Gloucestershire Animal Welfare Association and Cheltenham Animal Shelter is:

'to provide shelter for homeless domestic animals from across the county whilst attempting to locate appropriate new homes. We also aim to educate members of the public in correct and appropriate animal husbandry through humane education programmes.'



Cheltenham Animal Shelter is a charity that has been helping animals since 1926.

Based in the heart of Gloucestershire, we rescue and re-home unwanted and abandoned stray cats, dogs and small animals.

Each year we care for around 1000 animals at a cost of £500,000 without the help of any Government funding.

We rely greatly on the generosity of animal lovers like you to ensure that our doors remain firmly open.

Providing we have space available, members of the public needing to re-home their dog, cat or small animal can sign them over in to our care. We are extremely careful that all of our animals find their right home by asking potential owners to complete a life-style questionnaire and conducting a home visit.

Cheltenham Animal Shelter are executive members of the ‘Association of Dogs and Cats Homes’, where we adhere to and exceed their code of practice. We also have dog boarding and cat boarding facilities available while you are away on holiday.