Non-profit animal charity run completely by dedicated volunteers. www.animalrescueandcare.org.uk

To offer assistance and advice regarding the welfare of animals, particularly those who are unwanted or homeless. To provide foster care and veterinary treatment where appropriate and to find suitable, permanent homes for each animal. To promote responsible pet ownership; informing the public about all aspects of animal welfare and care. To educate the public about the importance of neutering and to spay and castrate animals in our care, where appropriate.

Based in the London Borough of Richmond-upon-Thames, and we operate in the general areas of Surrey, Middlesex and parts of SW London, although we occasionally re-home animals further afield. At ARC our priority is to rescue, foster, re-home and assist all types of animals, while also offering advice, information and raise public awareness about animal welfare. All the animals that come in to ARC are looked after in private foster homes by loving experienced carers. They receive plenty of 'TLC' and any veterinary care that they require, including neutering. ARC does not put animals to sleep unless they are suffering or their quality of life is clearly unsatisfactory.