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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

We are holding a Christmas Event at the New Romney Centre this Sun 14th December. The charity shop and tearoom will be closed after this weekend until next year.

Santa Paws will be visiting New Romney so bring along your dogs to meet Santa. Great photo opportunity for your four legged friend!

We also have a Raffle, Barrow of Booze, Guess amount of money in bottle all being drawn at midday.

Plus, raffle at our Edenbridge Centre.

To help us raise funds to keep the dogs and cats we rescue warm, fed and healthy this winter..

We would love any of the following donations ...

• Bottles  for the Barrow of Booze
• Chocolates
• Christmas Cake
• Tins of Biscuits 
• Smellies
• Unwanted gifts/bottles/chocs etc for the tombola 

In fact all donations will be most gratefully accepted and can be dropped off at either centre.

Thank you in advance for your generosity and kindness, hope to see you there, Happy Christmas everyone. 

We need your unwanted Christmas decorations/trees etc. to raise money for the care of dogs and cats at our rescue centres. Also any unwanted new items suitable for a raffle/tombola prize or bottles of booze much appreciated.

If you have any Christmas decs to donate please take them to our New Romney centre 11am-3pm.

Our Christmas event is on every Sunday 9th Nov - 14th Dec starting 9am-1pm at New Romney, charity shop and tearooms.

Here's a great night out for all you quiz buffs. Your chance to impress everyone with your knowledge and raise money for the animals at Last Chance.

Friday 21st November 2025 at the Maude Community Centre starting at 7pm. Contact us for booking form

Thank you to everyone who took part in our annual raffle, your knid support is very much appreciated.

Congratulations to this years winners- cheque is in the post.

2025 Raffle winners are:

1st Issam - Sussex

2nd Ava - Kent

3rd Harris - Kent