Animal rescue centres across the UK are facing increasing challenges, from rising operating costs to growing numbers of abandoned pets.
In response, two animal welfare organisations have joined forces to raise awareness and provide much-needed support for rescue animals waiting to find loving homes.
Naturewatch Foundation has announced that Gloucestershire-based Teckels Animal Sanctuaries will be its official charity partner for the 2026 World Animal Day Donate a Dinner campaign.
To mark the launch of the partnership, Naturewatch Foundation CEO Sarah Carr and members of the charity's team visited Teckels Animal Sanctuaries, presenting a £100 donation. The contribution will provide a meal for all 42 dogs currently being cared for at the sanctuary while they await adoption.
The visit offered a powerful reminder of the pressures rescue centres continue to face. Many organisations are dealing with increased demand, higher food and veterinary costs, and the long-term consequences of irresponsible and illegal breeding practices.
Among the dogs currently looking for homes at Teckels are three Pomeranians named Paula, Pearl and Podge. The trio were rescued from a property where around 120 dogs were reportedly being kept. Believed to be between eight and eleven years old, the dogs had never experienced everyday activities such as going for a walk outdoors before arriving at the sanctuary.
The Naturewatch team also met Apollo, a three-year-old Huntaway cross Husky, who is hoping to find his forever family.
World Animal Day takes place annually on 4 October and encourages people around the globe to take action to improve animal welfare. Naturewatch Foundation coordinates the international campaign and runs its popular Donate a Dinner initiative, which encourages individuals, businesses, schools and community groups to support local rescue centres by helping provide food and supplies for animals in their care.
Sarah Carr, CEO of Naturewatch Foundation and coordinator of World Animal Day, said she was delighted to visit Teckels and meet both the dedicated staff and the animals waiting for homes. She added that by launching the campaign early, the charity hopes organisations across the country will begin planning ways to support their local rescue centres on World Animal Day.
Chelsea Rogers, Social Media Manager at Teckels Animal Sanctuaries, welcomed the partnership, describing the support as invaluable at a time when the rising cost of living continues to impact rescue organisations.
More information about the 2026 Donate a Dinner campaign will be announced closer to World Animal Day. In the meantime, supporters can help their local rescue centres through donations, fundraising activities or by providing essential supplies.
Every meal donated can make a meaningful difference to an animal waiting for a second chance.
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