Shelterlife 2025 out now!

Discover the heartwarming stories and exciting developments at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter.

This year’s edition of ShelterLife celebrates what we’re calling the Year of the Puppy and Kitten, with a 357% rise in puppies rehomed and dozens of tiny feline lives transformed too. Inside, you’ll meet the brave mams, determined pups, and resilient kittens who remind us why our work matters more than ever.

💛 Read Kiki’s story, a pregnant stray with a burn across her back who went on to become a loving mother.
🎄 Learn how Sparkles and her nine pups turned Christmas into a season of miracles.
🐱 Meet Nessa, Leslie, and their curious kittens, all now thriving in forever homes.
🏗️ See how your support is building a better shelter for 2026 and beyond.
🙌 And celebrate our volunteers, donors, and corporate partners who make it all possible.

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Volunteer with us

Volunteers are a crucial part of our team here at Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter. We are lucky and incredibly grateful to have so many loyal and dedicated volunteers and are always looking for new volunteer team members.

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Upcoming Events

  • Great North Run 2025

    Sunday 7th September 2025
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  • Christmas Market 2025

    Saturday 6th of December

    Celebrate the start of the festive season with Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter at our Christmas Market whilst raising money for our furry friends in need!

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  • Indy Whisky Fest 2025

    Friday 12th & Saturday 13th of September 2025

    Join us at The Assembly Rooms for a spirited celebration as we delve into the exclusive world of independent whisky bottling!

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Latest News

  • Akita Storm’s Troubled Tail: A Gentle Giant’s Long Journey Home

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  • England and Newcastle United FC’s Dan Burn meets his ‘Carabao Pup’ Counterpart Big Danielle Burn at Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter

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  • Canine mums and pups to benefit from bright start thanks to Pets Foundation

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How we help

Supporting our local community

Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter work to give back to the community around us in sharing the joy of our animals with vulnerable people and those in need, as well as hosting events throughout the North East.

Your donations help support the work we do not only in the shelter, but amongst our community.

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