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

Santa in the City London - (Tuesday)

Dec 8, 2026 - Dec 8, 2026

Paternoster Square, London EC4M, UK

Registration Price:£10.00
Fundraising Amount:£150.00

Santa in the City London - (Wednesday)

Dec 9, 2026 - Dec 9, 2026

Paternoster Square, London EC4M, UK

Registration Price:£10.00
Fundraising Amount:£150.00

Santa in the City London - (Thursday)

Dec 10, 2026 - Dec 10, 2026

Paternoster Square, London EC4M, UK

Registration Price:£10.00
Fundraising Amount:£150.00

Cotswold Airport Running Festival 5K

Feb 20, 2027 - Feb 20, 2027

Kemble, Cirencester GL7 6BA, UK

Registration Price:£10.00
Fundraising Amount:£100.00

Cotswold Airport Running Festival 10K

Feb 20, 2027 - Feb 20, 2027

Kemble, Cirencester GL7 6BA, UK

Registration Price:£15.00
Fundraising Amount:£150.00

London Landmarks Half Marathon - Waiting List

Apr 4, 2027 - Apr 4, 2027

London, UK

Registration Price:£0.00
Fundraising Amount:£500.00

The Brighton Marathon

Apr 4, 2027 - Apr 4, 2027

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

Registration Price:£40.00
Fundraising Amount:£350.00

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:£15.00
Fundraising Amount:£150.00

HOKA Hackney Half

May 16, 2027 - May 16, 2027

Homerton Rd, London E9 5PF, UK

Registration Price:£45.00
Fundraising Amount:£350.00

Inflatable 5K - Bristol - 5K

May 22, 2027 - May 22, 2027

Bristol Rd, Bristol BS48 1NE, UK

Registration Price:£10.00
Fundraising Amount:£150.00

Edinburgh Marathon - Edinburgh Marathon Festival

May 30, 2027 - May 30, 2027

Potterrow, Edinburgh EH8 9BL, UK

Registration Price:£60.00
Fundraising Amount:£600.00

London to Paris 3 Day Cycle - July 2027

Jul 8, 2027 - Jul 10, 2027

London, UK

Registration Price:£500.00
Fundraising Amount:£2,000.00

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.

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 5K - November

Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 21, 2026

1A Honour Lea Ave, London E20 1DY, UK

Registration Price:£30.00
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

MoRun Liverpool 5K

Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 21, 2026

Croxteth Hall Ln, Liverpool L11 1EH, UK

Registration Price:£34.00
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

MoRun Newcastle 5K

Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 21, 2026

Claremont Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

Registration Price:£34.00
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 10K - November

Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 21, 2026

1A Honour Lea Ave, London E20 1DY, UK

Registration Price:£30.00
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

RT Battersea Park 10k - November 2026

Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 21, 2026

Carriage Dr E, London SW11 4NJ, UK

Registration Price:£34.00
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

MoRun Liverpool 10K

Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 21, 2026

Croxteth Hall Ln, Liverpool L11 1EH, UK

Registration Price:£34.00
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

MoRun Newcastle 10K

Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 21, 2026

Claremont Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

Registration Price:£34.00
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Battersea Park Half Marathon

Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 21, 2026

Carriage Dr E, London SW11 4NJ, UK

Registration Price:£38.00
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

MoRun Liverpool Half Marathon

Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 21, 2026

Croxteth Hall Ln, Liverpool L11 1EH, UK

Registration Price:£39.00
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

MoRun Newcastle Half Marathon

Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 21, 2026

Claremont Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4PZ, UK

Registration Price:£39.00
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

RT Battersea Park Junior Race - November

Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 21, 2026

Carriage Dr E, London SW11 4NJ, UK

Registration Price:£15.00
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

MoRun Liverpool Kids Race

Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 21, 2026

Croxteth Hall Ln, Liverpool L11 1EH, UK

Registration Price:£19.00
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.