Two beautiful cats looking for a home together.
We are Animal Welfare Furness
Supporting animals and people in the Furness community
Providing welfare and rehoming to support our community
This is what we do:
Adoption & rehoming
At Animal Welfare Furness we are passionate about finding happy and safe forever homes for the animals we rescue and care for.
Our charity shops
Visit us at one of our Barrow or Ulverston shops to browse, donate and learn more about the work Animal Welfare Furness does.
Advice & education
At AWF we understand the importance of educating and supporting pet owners for a happy long life and keeping pets and their owners together.
For the community
Supporting our community by providing volunteer opportunities, offering affordable pet supplies, and giving support to those experiencing financial hardship.
Rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming
Giving hope to animals
At Animal Welfare Furness, our team work with a wide variety of people to ensure the care and support of animals in the Furness area. From owners, organisations, vets, funders and compassionate members of the public, the work we do is dedicated to making a significant difference to the lives of pets and vulnerable animals.
We never put a healthy animal to sleep and those that come into our care unwell are given the best care and opportunities to regain full health and live a long and happy life. Our dedicated team work tirelessly around the clock to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome animals in need so they receive the love and care they deserve.
Our vital work relies on the generous support of our community; through financial contributions, donations, volunteering and helping us to raise awareness - Animal Welfare Furness is here because of you!
Ready for rehoming
Are you ready to adopt?
Could you give one of our lovely animals their forever home?
Together we can make a real difference
Donate supplies, volunteer your time or support us financially...
We rely on the kind-hearted people of our community to keep the animals in our care safe and healthy. Your donations provide essential supplies such as food, litter and veterinary care, to ensure our animals thrive and we can support those who need our help.
Please get in touch to learn more about donating and volunteering - every bit of help we receive makes a fantastic difference to the lives of the animals and people we care for in our community.
Supporting our community
Our commitment to welfare
Animal Welfare (Furness) has been dedicated to helping our community since 1985. We offer help and opportunities for a wide range of people and animals. This includes students in animal care, veterinary nursing and veterinary science; those looking for volunteer opportunities to improve their CV, learn new skills and explore a new sector; organisations working in the volunteer, employment and animal care sectors; and everybody in between who may need our help, that we can support, or that we can work with to further educate and raise awareness of our charity and the important work we do.
We work with many local groups like Cumbria Voluntary Service, Right 2 Work, and Furness and Barrow sixth form colleges to support volunteer, education and employment programmes. We also work with local supermarkets, shops and businesses for food donation stations and collection tins, and collaborate with the council dog kennels, police, veterinary centres, and other rescue centres in the Furness area and the wider county of Cumbria to care for animals in need.
Our self-funded charity relies on the generosity of local businesses, donations, and fundraising to protect, rehabilitate, and rehome distressed animals, while contributing to, and building a compassionate and supportive community.
Comfort and care for cats in need
Welcome to The Cattery
Our cattery in Barrow in Furness is a sanctuary for cats in need of a home, whether they've been abandoned, they're ill or have been born in our care. Not only do they receive the essential care every cat deserves, we are dedicated to providing the enriched environment, affection and love needed while they await their forever home.
Our dedicated team of staff and volunteers maintain the highest standards of hygiene, communication and compliance, whilst keeping the health, welfare and adoption of our cats as the number one priority.
Could you join the Animal Welfare Furness team and help us make a difference to the lives of our cats?
Adopt, volunteer or donate to help us continue our mission to improve the lives of cats in the Furness area.
Keep up with all the latest news
Read the Animal Welfare Furness blog
Thanks to the Pets At Home Foundation for their grant of £11,000 to help with our feral cat project and our vets fees, as we spend over £3,000 per month to ensure all animals at Animal Welfare (Furness) are given the care they deserve. Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium […]
We are looking for volunteers to join our Coniston to Barrow team. The 21.1 mile walk from Coniston to Hawcoat Park Sports Club, Barrow in Furness this year is taking place on Saturday 13 May 2023. We provide support and refreshment along the route. If you are interested in taking part, please email your name […]
Huddlehub are holding a fundraiser/awareness day on behalf of Animal Welfare (Furness) on Friday 25th February 2022 at the Round House Hub and Cafe Walney between 10am and 3pm. Everybody is welcome at this event. Added bonus: there will be home-baked goodies for sale!
Thanks to the Pets At Home Foundation for their grant of £11,000 to help with our feral cat project and our vets fees, as we spend over £3,000 per month to ensure all animals at Animal Welfare (Furness) are given the care they deserve. Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium […]
We are looking for volunteers to join our Coniston to Barrow team. The 21.1 mile walk from Coniston to Hawcoat Park Sports Club, Barrow in Furness this year is taking place on Saturday 13 May 2023. We provide support and refreshment along the route. If you are interested in taking part, please email your name […]
Huddlehub are holding a fundraiser/awareness day on behalf of Animal Welfare (Furness) on Friday 25th February 2022 at the Round House Hub and Cafe Walney between 10am and 3pm. Everybody is welcome at this event. Added bonus: there will be home-baked goodies for sale!
1 October 2023 We are now able to accept your generous donations for our charity shops. If you would like to telephone first to book your donations in we will try and ensure that we have sufficient storage space available. Please note that we are currently unable to accept donations of electrical items or bric-a-brac. […]
Local people caring for local animals in Furness.
