Our charity partners

Petplan works with some of the largest pet charities in the UK which include, Blue Cross, Cats Protection, Dogs Trust and the Scottish SPCA re-homing programmes to provide 4 weeks’ free pet insurance for every dog, cat or rabbit that is re-homed. This gives them veterinary fees cover for the first precious weeks in their new homes.

Not only do we provide free insurance for your newly re-homed animal, but Petplan will donate 10% of the premium from your new policy and each year the policy is renewed. This is used to help directly fund the valuable work done by the charities and individual re-homing centres.

We'd like to tell you about a few of these charities here and how you can help animals in need.

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has been rescuing lost and unwanted dogs since 1860 and cats since 1883 - making it one of the oldest animal rescue centres in the UK. The Home operates from three locations: the original centre at Battersea, Old Windsor and Brands Hatch.

Battersea pride themselves on rescuing and reuniting lost pets, and educating pet owners to create a more pet friendly and responsible environment for dogs and cats.

For more information call Battersea on 020 7622 3626 or visit www.dogshome.org to find out more.

Wood Green Animal Shelters

Wood Green Animal Shelters is a national animal welfare charity that has been taking in and re-homing animals since 1924.

The charity's three shelters re-home over 6,000 animals each year. Nearly a third of the animals Wood Green take in require treatment for pre-existing medical conditions or injuries, which in some cases have been life threatening.

Wood Green relies solely on the support of the general public; without this support the shelter would not be able to continue its valuable work.

If you would like to find out how you can help Wood Green Animal Shelters or would like further information about the charity please call 08701 90 40 90 or visit www.woodgreen.org.uk.

Dogs Trust

Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK, we care for over 12,000 stray and abandoned dogs at our network of centres every year.

Founded in 1891, Dogs Trust has always campaigned on dog-welfare related issues to ensure a safe and happy future for our four-legged friends.

Call 020 7837 0006 or visit www.dogstrust.org.uk for further information.

The Blue Cross

The Blue Cross is a registered UK animal welfare charity which aims to:

• ensure the welfare of animals by providing practical care
• highlight the benefits of companionship between animals and people
• promote a sense of respect and responsibility towards animals in the community

To find out more contact The Blue Cross on 01993 825 523 or visit www.bluecross.org.uk.

Cats Protection

Formed in 1927, Cats Protection (CP) has grown to become the UK's leading feline welfare charity. They now rescue and find new homes for around 60,000 cats and kittens every year, through their network of 29 Adoption Centres and 260 voluntary-run Branches.

Their work doesn't stop there though: they also provide an array of cat care information via their website and National Helpline. They also promote the benefits of neutering for a happier pet and distribute education packs to a third of schools in the UK.

To find out more contact Cats Protection on 0800 917 2287, or visit www.cats.org.uk.

NAWT

Every day the National Animal Welfare Trust cares for over 500 animals from cats and dogs to farm animals and occasionally wildlife. Founded in 1971, the Trust rescues and rehomes abandoned, ill-treated and unwanted animals that would otherwise be turned away or put to sleep.

At their purpose built Retirement Home for elderly animals at Trindledown Farm, Berks, NAWT care for many cats and dogs that are generally too old to rehome. While at the Watford Headquarters, as well as their other centres in Somerset, Cornwall and Essex, they cater for younger and older animals alike and in great numbers.

When the animals come to NAWT, they can be very distressed and withdrawn but they are always treated with kindness and care by the staff and volunteers.

To find out more contact NAWT on 020 8950 0177 (0900 to 1700 Monday to Friday) or visit www.nawt.org.uk

Scottish SPCA

The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is Scotland's animal welfare charity.

The society receives no government or lottery funding and relies on public donations to continue their vital work protecting, rescuing and caring for Scotland's abandoned, hurt and defenceless animals.

Scottish SPCA Inspectors save thousands of domestic, farm and wild animals from harm and danger every year, while the rescue and rehoming centre vets and staff look after, rehabilitate, release and find new homes for thousands more.

With the prevention of cruelty to animals at the heart of everything they do, the Scottish SPCA Education Officers run an animal welfare education programme in schools, communities and their largest centres. The society also actively campaigns for improved animal welfare standards. Volunteers play a key role working with animals in the centres, supporting Education Officers and fundraising in their local communities.

If you are interested in helping Scotland's animals please call 03000 999 999 or visit www.scottishspca.org for more information.