Unfortunately, adoption fees simply do not cover the bare minimum of what the animals in our care need (injections, neutering, kennel fees, food, etc.) so in order to keep going we rely on you, the animal loving public to help us.
Here are some of the ways you can help support us….
Make a donation
We’re not proud and know that every penny helps. If you are able to spare a little (or a lot), please give what you can.
Stock our Shop
If you have some good quality goods you don’t need or want any more please consider donating them to our shop. No appointment necessary, just take them to the shop on Felixstowe Road when we’re open.
Legacy Giving
If the unthinkable happens please consider leaving money to us in a will.
Fostering
Foster placements for cats and dogs in/around Stowmarket/Woodbridge/Ipswich areas.
We have a massive waiting list for Cats & kittens to come in which at the moment we do not have room for. We also have lots of family friendly dogs in our kennels that are desperate to get back into a home environment where they can thrive. This also frees up more kennel space to take in any urgent cases.
Volunteering
We are often looking for reliable volunteers to work in our shop in Ipswich or attend fundraising events we’ve been invited to. Could you spare some time so we can accept more event invitations or could offer a morning or afternoon shift in our shop?
Sponsor a Permanent Resident
As a non-selective rescue, we often have dogs or cats who cannot be rehomed for various reasons.
Please consider sponsoring one of our dogs or cats in our care.
Membership & Sponsorship
Why not become a valued member of the Suffolk Animal Rescue.
Many national rescue groups use money to fund their expensive marketing campaigns but every penny we get from you helps the animals local to you in Suffolk.
Raffle Prizes
Could you donate a lovely raffle prize for us to sell tickets for on Facebook? In return, we will happily promote your business, link to your website and/or Facebook page.
Give to the Animals
We always need pet toys, leads & collars for the animals in our care, and to help those fantastic people who give a new home and fresh start to one or our waifs and strays.
Please help us by donating pet toys, leads, collars and food so we can continue to help animals in desperate need of a home and a new family.
Bid on our Facebook Auctions
Every month, one of our kind volunteers organises a fabulous auction on Facebook. Consider bidding on our donated items.
Amazon Wishlist
We are always in need of food and supplies for the cats, dogs and small furries in our care. If you can help, please visit our Amazon Wish List.
When you order, items will be shipped directly to us, so it’s a really easy way to make a big difference to the lives of our animals
Donate via Stowe Vets or Morrisons
Stowe Vets have kindly agreed to collect toys for us from their in-store collection bin at their Stowmarket branch on Bury Road.
We have also partnered with Morrisons in Ipswich and share donation bins with another charity.
Collection Tins
Ask a local pub or shop to have one of our collection tins.
Car Boot Sales
Clear out your unwanted clutter and generate some money. There are lots of car boot sales, mainly at weekends, which can be lots of fun and make lots of money.
Corporate Giving
Ask your boss to consider us as their designated charity.
Coffee Mornings
Why not host a fun coffee morning with your family and friends?
Plant Sales
People always love buying cuttings and home potted plants. Simply set up a stand and trust box at the bottom of your drive and see the money come in.
Sponsored Events
Why not run the Marathon and help raise money for Suffolk Animal Rescue? Perhaps organise a sponsored dog walk with your friends? Slimming in the New Year? Ask friends to sponsor you to shed the pounds/kilos!! Etc, etc!
Mobile Phones, Ink Cartridges, DVD’s
Suffolk Animal Rescue are now collecting your unused and unwanted mobiles phones, iPods, ink cartridges, CD’s, DVD’s and Blue Rays which we will then turn into much needed cash. If you have any you can spare, please them into our shop on Felixstowe Road.
Save your Stamps
Please save your used postage stamps. It’s surprising how many you get and if you work in an office why not save the stamps there as well and send them to us at the rescue address.
Quiz, Karaoke or Bingo Nights
We’ve had great success with quiz, karaoke and bingo nights – please consider us when choosing a local charity.