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We rescue, rehabilitate and re-home over 600 unwanted, abandoned and abused dogs and cats each year, and could do with a little help.

As you may imagine the cost of caring for all the dogs and cats we rescue is enormous and to help fund their ongoing care we are holding an auction on 11th October at our New Romney Centre and would be most grateful if you would consider donating an item or service we could include to help our cause.

Please use the contact button if you have something weird or wonderful to offer.

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Poor Peggy had been passed around from one place to another before finally coming to us.

When the car arrived and the boot was opened, we found Peggy in a serious condition. She was severely overheated, barely breathing, had blood coming from her nose and blood in her poo. It was absolutely heartbreaking to see her in such a state.

That car journey was an awful experience for Peggy and, quite honestly, it nearly cost her her life. I was heartbroken and angry that a dog in such a vulnerable condition had been put through a journey that could have ended so tragically.

Peggy came to us because she desperately needs BOAS surgery, and we were determined to give her the help she needed.

Once Peggy was stable enough to be transported to the vets, further tests revealed that she was suffering from pneumonia. Her white blood cell count is extremely high, and there is fluid on her lungs. Peggy is very poorly and is being closely monitored and treated by the vets.

She has already been through so much, but she is now receiving the care she desperately needs.

Peggy deserves a chance. She deserves to feel safe. Most importantly, she deserves to finally know what kindness and love feel like. ❤️

We will do everything in our power to give Peggy the future she deserves. Please keep our brave girl in your thoughts. ❤️

We are desperately hoping to get some help towards Peggy’s growing vet bills and support for the surgery she needs

If anyone is able to donate, no matter how small, it would mean so much to Peggy and to all of us caring for her. Every donation will go directly towards helping with her veterinary treatment and giving Peggy the chance she deserves.

To donate please click here

Some people go the extra mile to raise funds for us, Simon Delchar is going the whole hog and has chosen to do a skydive. Please support Simon who is going to jump out of a plane 25th July and would be most appreciative for your support in helping him raise a significant amount of money to help us carry on doing our great work.

Thank you in advance for your generosity. The animals will be very grateful! Please click here to donate

Quick Update: Simon completed the jump- or as we call it a leap of faith! All went well, donations will be closing soon so please click on above to swell the funds.

thank you for donating and of course Simon for his wonderful support.

To all the wonderful people who responsed to our plea for bottled water to make sure our dogs and cats had drinking water at our Edenbridge Centre after a water supply outage today which left us to fend for ourselves by SES water, we would like to say very many, many thanks...you are truly life savers!

UPDATE: Water has now been restored- keep your fingers crossed for us!

Love from us all at Last Chance x

Buddy's story...

Buddy Is Home to Stay ?

On Monday, Buddy finally went off to his new home. After everything he had been through, we all hoped this would be the fresh start he deserved.

Sadly, by Friday, Buddy was back with us.

While we are upset for him, his return has helped us make an important decision. Buddy is now an older boy who is very much set in his ways, and despite several attempts over the years, he has never truly settled in a home the way he has settled with us at Last Chance.

Buddy wasn't given the best start in life, and somewhere along the way he lost trust in people. Yet despite everything, he has become one of the most loved dogs at the centre. He has certainly become my best friend, and all I want is for him to know just how loved he really is.

Buddy loves his routine, familiar faces, short walks, long naps, and, of course, as many snacks as he can convince people to give him especially chicken nuggets! ?

We don't feel it is fair for Buddy to continue moving between homes and kennels. He has told us, in his own way, where he feels safe, happy, and comfortable. So Buddy will remain with us as a permanent resident, where he can enjoy his senior years surrounded by the people who know and love him best.

Although Buddy may not have a home of his own, I want his life to be just as fun, exciting, and full of love as any dog living in a family home. Anyone who knows Buddy will know he is always checking the post box, hoping there might be something for him.

I would love nothing more than for Buddy to receive a little parcel, card, toy, blanket, or some treats from his friends and supporters. Let's show Buddy that while life hasn't always been kind to him, there are so many people who care about him.

If you would like to send Buddy a little gift or help support his ongoing care and the care of our other long-term residents, please get in touch with us.

Let's make sure Buddy's golden years are filled with love, comfort, treats, and happy surprises.

01797 366620

Poor Amber was brought into us as a stray at the weekend, terrified and limping badly. X-Rays revealed dreadful injuries to her hip, pelvis and knee requiring specialist surgery. She is receiving that surgery today (17th June), as time is of an essence. Please can you offer Amber a very quiet foster home for her recovery or failing that maybe you could help towards the cost of her surgery & aftercare which is running into the thousands! 

Please click here for more details

We have a Just Giving fund raiser for Coco our super mum. To read her story and if you feel able donate to the fund please click here

Thank you!

Just to let everyone know our charity shop in Southborough Lane, Bromley will be closed for one week commencing 15 June. 

Please do not leave any donations outside the shop during this period, sorry for any inconvenience but it is only for one week and we look forward to seeing you the following week.

Thank you

We are holding a Boot Fair at Hythe Green on Sun. 10th May. Boots 7am

Cars £10 other vehicles £15

We have arranged ice cream, refreshment and doughnut vans. No other refreshment vans thank you

Please come along 

Please note our charity shop at New Romney will be closed Sun. 10th May

Sadly, we recently lost one of our goats Leo which has left poor Becks feeling very lonely. We are hoping to find him a friend, so if you have a goat who needs a good home and would be happy to live with Becks please contact us.

Just to let all our wonderful customers and friends know our Charity Shop & Tearoom at New Romney will be closed Easter Sunday but we will be open again the following Sunday as usual.

Happy Easter to you all

Dear Dog & Cat lovers

We need volunteer Home Checkers in all areas across Kent, Sussex and Surrey. If you can spare a little time to help us place a rescued dog or cat into a loving home by carrying out a Home Check we would love to hear from you. For more details contact us now. 

Please help us get more dogs and cats into a loving home.

Thank you

Happy New Year to all our valued customers at both our charity shops.

The New Romney Shop will open Sundays 9am-1pm 2026 starting1st Feb we look forward to seeing you all.

Our Bromley shop will be open as normal 

Thanks to all or volunteers & supporters. We hope 2026 is a good one for you all and thank you for your help & support.

From us all at 

Last Chance x

Happy Christmas everyone.

Thank you to all our supporters, volunteers, customers at our charity shops, fund raisers, home-checkers, dog walkers, cat cuddlers and of course adopters for all your support during the year, we hope 2026 will be a good one for you all.

To all you lovely dogs and cats - keep your paws off the following!

Chocolate, Mince pies, mouldy leftovers, and of course, Christmas pudding! They are no good for your tummy, stick to good quality pet treats, I am sure you will have lots of them coming your way (a little bird told me so)! have a good one.

Love from us all at Last Chance x