This website deals solely with the West Cumbria branch of Animal Concern , which rescues and rehomes dogs , cats and many small animals such as rabbits , ferrets and rats. The branch is based in and around the Workington area where we maintain

  a kenelling facility for dogs.

Animal Concern Cumbria West Branch have been invited to join Northern Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue for their Companion Dog Show which is to be held on Saturday 17th. May in the gardens of The Bower House Inn , Eskdale.

The event will start at 1pm and will include novelty classes such as best trick , best fancy dress , best rescue and best six legs , as well as pedigree classes.

Animal Concern will have a bric a brac stall , a tombola , roll a coin and a raffle . Please come and support both charities. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to work together towards the same goal . Bring your dog too for a great afternoon out . There will be a bar , trade stands , good food , beautiful gardens and a children's play area.

In support of the Charity we are holding a Sponsored Dog Walk of 3 distances - 3 miles , 5 miles and 8 miles all starting from the Moorclose Sports Centre Car Park in Workington at 11am on the 25th. May.

All are welcome , participants and visitors.

This is a Fun Day out with refreshments and a Free Raffle for all those who complete their chosen distance.

Prizes are given by PET CENTRAL who are thanked for their valued Support.

It is hoped most of the kennel dogs will be walked by volunteers.

For further information please call David on 07977 433372 after 5.30 or at the week-end.

For Sponsor Packs please call at PET CENTRAL.

Let's see you all there!!!

  APPEAL FOR VOLUNTEERS  

We urgently require experienced animal owners to assist with short term fostering and home checks.

    If you feel you could help please contact us on the numbers shown .

  Other ways to become a Volunteer , helping Animal Concern continue their vital work , can be

  found on the General Information page .

  If you are unable to become a Volunteer , you can still help - please see the Support Us page.

ADOPTION.

  If you feel you could provide a forever home for one of the animals currently in our care, please read our Adoption Policy on the General Information page .

A LIFETIME'S CARE.

  There are some animals in our care who , through no fault of their own , can never be rehomed . Animal Concern Cumbria will continue to care for these animals throughout their lives.  

Funds are always needed for this and all our work ; ways in which you could help can be seen on the Support Us page.