Shelterlife 2025 out now!
Discover the heartwarming stories and exciting developments at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter.
This year’s edition of ShelterLife celebrates what we’re calling the Year of the Puppy and Kitten, with a 357% rise in puppies rehomed and dozens of tiny feline lives transformed too. Inside, you’ll meet the brave mams, determined pups, and resilient kittens who remind us why our work matters more than ever.
💛 Read Kiki’s story, a pregnant stray with a burn across her back who went on to become a loving mother.
🎄 Learn how Sparkles and her nine pups turned Christmas into a season of miracles.
🐱 Meet Nessa, Leslie, and their curious kittens, all now thriving in forever homes.
🏗️ See how your support is building a better shelter for 2026 and beyond.
🙌 And celebrate our volunteers, donors, and corporate partners who make it all possible.
Make a donation today
Sadly, we’re seeing more abandoned and vulnerable pets coming through our doors. But you can help ensure we can continue our work and never turn them away.
Volunteer with us
Volunteers are a crucial part of our team here at Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter. We are lucky and incredibly grateful to have so many loyal and dedicated volunteers and are always looking for new volunteer team members.
View pageUpcoming Events
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Christmas Market 2025
Saturday 6th of DecemberCelebrate the start of the festive season with Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter at our Christmas Market whilst raising money for our furry friends in need!
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Wylam Brewery: Pints and Pooches Halloween Doggy Social
Saturday 1st NovemberBrand new for 2025, Wylam Brewery are launching Pints & Pooches with a Halloween Special in partnership with Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter 👻🐾
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Great North Run 2026
Sunday 13th September 2026Join Team Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter at the landmark 45th AJ Bell Great North Run in 2026, the worlds biggest and best half-marathon, starting in the city centre of Newcastle upon Tyne, taking you across the iconic Tyne Bridge through Gateshead, to the stunning coastline in South Shields.
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How we help
Supporting our local community
Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter work to give back to the community around us in sharing the joy of our animals with vulnerable people and those in need, as well as hosting events throughout the North East.
Your donations help support the work we do not only in the shelter, but amongst our community.
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