Oak Tree Animals' Charity

Oak Tree Animals' Charity Animal Welfare Charity - Registered Charity Numbers 1169511 / SC048389 More than 110 years later, the charity works to support dogs, cats and equines. Thank you.

The National Equine Defence League was founded in 1909 by Francis Cox, to campaign for the welfare of pit ponies and other working horses. Our Vision is a world where understanding and empathy ensure that all animals are treated with kindness and respect. Our Mission is to be a centre of excellence for the improvement of animal welfare in our region, proactively supporting animals and encouraging

people to prioritise animals welfare through our community programmes, advocacy and rehoming services. Whether you choose to fundraise, make a one-off donation or set up a monthly donation, we are enormously grateful for your support.

🥓🌭 What a challenge! 🌭🥓A huge thank you to the fantastic team at Thomas Graham, who have chosen Oak Tree Animals’ Charit...
14/06/2026

🥓🌭 What a challenge! 🌭🥓

A huge thank you to the fantastic team at Thomas Graham, who have chosen Oak Tree Animals’ Charity as their Charity of the Year. A couple of weeks ago, they put their appetites to the test with a “Full-on Footlong” breakfast challenge, racing against the clock to tackle a giant breakfast sandwich packed with all the trimmings! 🍳🥓

Thanks to everyone who took part and supported the event, an amazing £290.77 was raised for the animals in our care 🐾

We are incredibly grateful for Thomas Graham’s support and are looking forward to welcoming their team for a corporate volunteer day soon!

Thank you for helping us make a difference to the lives of so many animals. 🐶🐱🐴

Penny is a beautiful young Bulldog cross and is full of fun, happiness and personality. Penny adores playing with other ...
14/06/2026

Penny is a beautiful young Bulldog cross and is full of fun, happiness and personality. Penny adores playing with other dogs, enjoys family life, and is looking for an active, patient home where she can continue her training. With plenty of love to give, she’s ready for endless adventures and cuddles 🐾

Could Pretty Penny be your perfect match? 🐶🏡

For more info, please read her profile on our website ⬇️

https://www.oaktreeanimals.org.uk/homing/adopting-an-animal/dogs/pretty-penny.html

Start your online adoption application today 🧡

✉️ We’ve got Mail! It’s wonderful to hear how well lovely Norma has settled into her forever home 🏡 Over a year on, Nor...
13/06/2026

✉️ We’ve got Mail!

It’s wonderful to hear how well lovely Norma has settled into her forever home 🏡

Over a year on, Norma continues to bring endless laughter and love to her family. Described as a “wiry ball of love”, she has a personality that wins everyone over and has become a well loved companion. From exploring the Lake District to enjoying holidays in South Devon and Suffolk, Norma has embraced every adventure life has to offer… with the occasional pub lunch thrown in too!

Thank you to Norma’s wonderful adopters for sharing this lovely update with us. Stories like these remind us why finding forever homes is so important 🐾🧡

☀️ Indoor stall bookings still available! ☀️We still have availability for a couple of indoor stalls at our Summer Fair ...
12/06/2026

☀️ Indoor stall bookings still available! ☀️

We still have availability for a couple of indoor stalls at our Summer Fair (Saturday 27th June) and would love to hear from anyone interested in joining us on the day! Prices start at £25!

It’s set to be a fantastic family day out, with plenty to enjoy while helping raise vital funds for the animals in our care here at Oak Tree 🐾

If you’d like to book a stall, please visit our website ⬇️

https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/summer-fair--26

or email:
📧 [email protected]

⭐️A huge thank you to the lovely team from Winterbottom’s ⭐️The team spent two full volunteering days here at Oak Tree. ...
10/06/2026

⭐️A huge thank you to the lovely team from Winterbottom’s ⭐️

The team spent two full volunteering days here at Oak Tree. They helped with painting and restoring our horse box 🐎 ✨

Thank you all for your hard work and support, it is greatly appreciated by both the team and our animals 🐾

🧡 If you or your place of work would like to sign up for a corporate volunteer day with us, please get in touch 📧 [email protected]

⭐️ POTW ⭐️ Mr Crickett is a truly special boy with so much love to give. With his calm, easy-going nature and affectiona...
10/06/2026

⭐️ POTW ⭐️

Mr Crickett is a truly special boy with so much love to give. With his calm, easy-going nature and affectionate personality, he’s a joy to have around. He enjoys spending time close to his favourite people and would thrive in a caring indoor home where he can feel safe and cherished.

Mr Crickett is also happy to share his space with another cat, making him a wonderful addition to the right family. If you’re searching for a sweet-natured companion to welcome into your home, Mr Crickett may be just the cat for you 🏡 🐈‍⬛

🧡 For further information, please read his profile on our website ⬇️

https://www.oaktreeanimals.org.uk/homing/adopting-an-animal/cats/mr-crickett.html

🧡 Donation Bay Update 🧡Thanks to the incredible kindness and generosity of our supporters, our donation bay is currently...
09/06/2026

🧡 Donation Bay Update 🧡

Thanks to the incredible kindness and generosity of our supporters, our donation bay is currently full!

To allow our team and volunteers time to sort through the wonderful donations we have received, we will be temporarily closing the donation bay until Tuesday 16th June while we work through everything and put our new plan into action.

Please note that we are still happily accepting pet food and pet treats at Reception during this time.

Thank you all for your continued support and understanding. We are truly grateful for every donation we receive and couldn’t do what we do without you. 🐾

🧡 Volunteers’ Week - Animal Care Volunteers 🩵It’s the last day of National Volunteers’ Week, and we’d like to say a huge...
07/06/2026

🧡 Volunteers’ Week - Animal Care Volunteers 🩵

It’s the last day of National Volunteers’ Week, and we’d like to say a huge thank you to all of our dedicated animal care volunteers. Caring for animals is at the heart of everything we do, and we simply couldn’t do it without your support 🐓🦆🫏🐐🐕🐈🐎

From looking after our resident animals who call Oak Tree their home, to helping care for dogs, cats and other animals waiting patiently for their forever families, our volunteers make a real difference every single day. Whether it’s mucking out stables, preparing feeds, making enrichment, walking dogs, spending time with cats in the cattery, or opening your homes as foster carers, your kindness and commitment help provide the very best care for the animals who need us most.

Thank you to each and every one of our amazing animal care volunteers. Your time, compassion and dedication mean the world to us and the animals in our care 🐾

Interested in getting involved? We’d love to hear from you! Visit our website to find out more about volunteering opportunities available 🧡

We can’t believe handsome Hamish is still searching for his perfect match! 💔Hamish is a clever and affectionate German W...
07/06/2026

We can’t believe handsome Hamish is still searching for his perfect match! 💔

Hamish is a clever and affectionate German Wirehaired Pointer who has so much love to give. He enjoys long walks, scent work, learning new skills and, after a day of adventures, nothing more than curling up for a cuddle on the sofa 🛋️

House trained, crate trained and a great traveller, Hamish has already shown what a wonderful companion he can be. He’s looking for an active, adult-only home where he can continue building his confidence and enjoy plenty of enrichment!

Hamish has been waiting patiently, could you be the person he’s been searching for? 🏡

For more info, please read his profile on our website ⬇️

https://www.oaktreeanimals.org.uk/homing/adopting-an-animal/dogs/hamish.html

Start your online adoption application today 🧡

🧡 Volunteers’ Week - Education Volunteers 🩵As part of Volunteers’ Week, we’d like to say a huge thank you to our wonderf...
06/06/2026

🧡 Volunteers’ Week - Education Volunteers 🩵

As part of Volunteers’ Week, we’d like to say a huge thank you to our wonderful education volunteers who help inspire the next generation of animal lovers.

From supporting animal education days and school visits to helping deliver activities for children and young people, including those with additional needs, our volunteers play an important role in sharing knowledge, building confidence and encouraging compassion towards animals 📚

Their patience, enthusiasm and dedication help make our education programmes possible, and we are incredibly grateful for everything they do.

Thank you to all of our amazing education volunteers for helping us make a difference, one young person at a time 🐾

Interested in getting involved? We’d love to hear from you! Visit our website to find out more about volunteering opportunities available 🧡

Address

Oak Tree Farm, Wetheral Shields
Carlisle
CA48JA

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441228560082

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