The Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home

..Because rescuing one animal may not change the world, but for that animal their world is changed forever.


Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home is a dedicated animal welfare charity providing rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming services across Gloucestershire and the surrounding areas. For over 80 years, we have been committed to giving vulnerable animals a second chance, offering expert care, veterinary treatment, behavioural support and safe shelter to pets in need. Each year, we support hundreds of animals who have been abandoned, neglected, surrendered or found as strays, ensuring every animal receives the care and attention they need before being matched with a loving new home.

Alongside our rescue and rehoming work, we are committed to supporting pets and the people who love them within our local community. Through initiatives such as our low-cost veterinary clinics, pet food support, behaviour advice, and our Safe Space pet fostering scheme for people fleeing domestic abuse, we help families overcome challenges so they can keep their pets wherever possible. 


How Your Support Helps

Every mile you run and every pound you raise helps transform the lives of vulnerable animals across Gloucestershire. Your fundraising provides rescue, veterinary treatment, nutritious food, rehabilitation and a safe place for animals to recover before they find loving new homes.

Your support also helps us keep pets with the families who love them through community services  Together, we can give more animals the care, compassion and second chance they deserve.

..Because rescuing one animal may not change the world, but for that animal their world is changed forever.


Featured Events

Check out these featured events from this charity

Inflatable 5K - Cheltenham - 5K

Oct 10, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026

Evesham Rd, Cheltenham GL50 4SH, UK

Registration Price:£20
Fundraising Amount:£100

160ft Bungee - Bristol - 21 Nov

Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 21, 2026

44 The Grove, Bristol BS1 4RB, UK

Registration Price:£30
Fundraising Amount:£250

Cotswold Airport Running Festival 5K

Feb 20, 2027 - Feb 20, 2027

Kemble, Cirencester GL7 6BA, UK

Registration Price:£10
Fundraising Amount:£100

Cotswold Airport Running Festival 10K

Feb 20, 2027 - Feb 20, 2027

Kemble, Cirencester GL7 6BA, UK

Registration Price:£15
Fundraising Amount:£150

GetPRO Bath Half

Mar 14, 2027 - Mar 14, 2027

Royal Ave, Bath BA1 2NR, UK

Registration Price:£35
Fundraising Amount:£250

London Landmarks Half Marathon - Waiting List

Apr 4, 2027 - Apr 4, 2027

London, UK

Registration Price:£0
Fundraising Amount:£500

The Brighton Marathon

Apr 4, 2027 - Apr 4, 2027

Preston Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 6SD, UK

Registration Price:£40
Fundraising Amount:£350

Manchester Marathon

Apr 18, 2027 - Apr 18, 2027

Talbot Rd, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M16 0PX, UK

Registration Price:£50
Fundraising Amount:£500

Birmingham Running Festival 10K - May 2027

May 9, 2027 - May 9, 2027

Park Rd, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B74 2YT, UK

Registration Price:£15
Fundraising Amount:£150

HOKA Hackney Half

May 16, 2027 - May 16, 2027

Homerton Rd, London E9 5PF, UK

Registration Price:£45
Fundraising Amount:£350

Edinburgh Marathon - Edinburgh Marathon Festival

May 30, 2027 - May 30, 2027

Potterrow, Edinburgh EH8 9BL, UK

Registration Price:£60
Fundraising Amount:£600

All Events

What's coming up in the run for charity events calendar? It’s never too late to join one of these great events.

Hyde Park 5K - September

Sep 26, 2026 - Sep 26, 2026

Hyde Park, Serpentine Rd, London W2 2UH, UK

Registration Price:£32
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Run Dorney Lake 5k - September

Sep 26, 2026 - Sep 26, 2026

Dorney Lake, Windsor, UK

Registration Price:£28
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Battersea Park 5k Presented by TREK- September

Sep 26, 2026 - Sep 26, 2026

Carriage Dr E, London SW11 4NJ, UK

Registration Price:£32
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Run Dorney Lake 10k - September

Sep 26, 2026 - Sep 26, 2026

Dorney Lake, Windsor, UK

Registration Price:£30
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Battersea Park 10k Presented by TREK- September

Sep 26, 2026 - Sep 26, 2026

Carriage Dr E, London SW11 4NJ, UK

Registration Price:£32
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Hyde Park 10K - September

Sep 26, 2026 - Sep 26, 2026

Hyde Park, Serpentine Rd, London W2 2UH, UK

Registration Price:£32
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Run Dorney Lake Half Marathon - September

Sep 26, 2026 - Sep 26, 2026

Dorney Lake, Windsor, UK

Registration Price:£34
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Battersea Park Half Marathon Presented by TREK- September

Sep 26, 2026 - Sep 26, 2026

Carriage Dr E, London SW11 4NJ, UK

Registration Price:£38
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Ladybower Trail 52k

Sep 26, 2026 - Sep 26, 2026

Hope Showground, Castleton Rd, S33 8RZ

Registration Price:£95
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Ladybower Trail 21K

Sep 26, 2026 - Sep 26, 2026

Hope Showground, Castleton Rd, S33 8RZ

Registration Price:£55
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Run Aintree 5k - September

Sep 27, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026

Ormskirk Rd, Aintree, Liverpool L9 5AS, UK

Registration Price:£30
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Clapham Common 5k

Sep 27, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026

Clapham Common, Windmill Dr, London SW4 9DE, UK

Registration Price:£30
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.