Petplan & ADCH Animal Charity Awards

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Now in their 14^th year, the Petplan and the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) Animal Charity Awards recognise the hard work and dedication put in by the teams and individuals within the animal charity sector who go that extra mile to help rescue and rehome animals in need.

The awards give you the opportunity to say ‘thank you’ to a volunteer, staff member or team that have gone above and beyond by nominating them.

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Take a look at our 2025 winners and finalists below!

Animal Charity Volunteer of the Year

Winner

Terri Dixon

Cats Protection

Animal Charity Volunteer of the Year winner

“It was amazing to be nominated and to be shortlisted was a huge surprise but to win it - I just can’t believe that this has happened! I’m just a bit overwhelmed and I'm part of an amazing team that should be recognised, not just me but I'm just thrilled."

Finalists

George Deacon

British Divers Marine Life Rescue

Animal Charity Volunteer of the Year finalist

Lynne Hall

K9 Focus Dog Rescue

Animal Charity Volunteer of the Year finalist

Animal Charity Team of the Year

Winner

Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home

Cambridge

Animal Charity Team of the Year winner

“Honestly, we’re completely blown away - it’s really fantastic. The biggest thing is the animals, seeing them transition from really shut down, really terrified of everything and watching that journey unfold is incredible and seeing the journey that people go on as well.”

Finalists

Give a Dog a Bone

Glasgow

Animal Charity Team of the Year finalist

Pawprints Dog Rescue

Rugby

Animal Charity Team of the Year finalist

Animal charity employee of the year

Winner

Susie Hughes

RSPCA

Animal Charity Employee of the Year winner

“I’m actually really emotional at the moment, I see this as a kind of long service award as I've dedicated my last 25 years to the sector and this feels like real validation. I used to be a social worker, and I advocated for people who were voiceless, and I feel that animal welfare is a natural extension of that because we’re supporting both people and animals who are vulnerable."

Finalists

Bethany Stukins

Jerry Green Dog Rescue

Animal Charity Employee of the Year finalist

Eimear Cassidy

Dogs Trust

Animal Charity Employee of the Year finalist

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Now more than ever, charities need our support.

Petplan works with more animal rehoming charities than any other pet insurance provider, including some of the largest animal charities in the UK such as Battersea, Blue Cross, Cats Protection, Dogs Trust and the Scottish SPCA.

Explore how we support over 1,000 animal charities in the UK and how you can get involved with fostering, rehoming and supporting your local charity.

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Our charity partners

Petplan works with more animal rehoming charities than any other pet insurance provider, including some of the largest animal charities in the UK such as: Battersea, Blue Cross, Cats Protection, Dogs Trust, and the Scottish SPCA.

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