Karma has already endured more than most—after a road traffic accident left her with serious leg injuries, she underwent two major surgeries to help her walk again - images below.. She also suffers from ongoing skin allergies, requiring regular treatment...
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They’re running to save lives..
A team of determined supporters will take on the Ultra Challenge on 2–3 May, pushing themselves to the limit across distances of up to 106km around the Isle of Wight—much of it through the night. Each participant is a hero....
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The Balloon Race Has Landed! 🎈
The balloon race has now officially ended—what a journey it’s been! A huge congratulations to the overall race winners: "Balloon" + "Peter" - they'll win £100 in cash and an Amazon Echo Dot. Our internal charity winners were: 1st place...
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1st Newport Beavers Bake Up a Storm for a Great Cause 🧁
There was plenty of sugar, smiles, and community spirit as the 1st Newport Beavers hosted a cake sale—and what a success it was! Tables were piled high with delicious homemade treats, from colourful cupcakes to gooey brownies and classic sponge...
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What an Incredible Fundraiser – Thank You Red Funnel for Your Amazing Support! 🎉🐾🐾💙
Over the past few days, we’ve had an amazing time raising awareness and vital funds for animals in need at the Red Funnel terminal, on board the ferry, and also at Northwood House Garden and Spring Fair 🎉 Below -...
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And we’re off….The Balloon race is underway! Track your balloons now…
A huge thank you to everyone who has purchased a balloon to support us! 🎈💙 Your support means so much and is helping us raise vital funds for animals in need 🐾 🎈 You can track your balloons HERE Good...
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Update: Molly Rose’s Road to Recovery Has Been a Difficult One 💔🐾
Molly Rose’s healing journey is proving to be a long and challenging one, and while she is being incredibly brave, she still has a difficult road ahead. After undergoing surgery to remove the plate from her leg, the reality of...
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A Hair-Raising Challenge for Animals in Need! 💇♀️🐾
We’d like to say a huge thank you to the amazing children and staff at The Bay CE School in Sandown, who took on a brilliantly fun Crazy Hair Day to raise funds for Friends of the Animals! 🎉🐾 With...
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Three Brave Red Funnel Crew Mates Take on the Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge for us
This May, three amazing colleagues from Red Funnel will take on the mighty Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge - Running on behalf of Friends of the Animals and raising vital funds for animals in desperate need 🐾. Their courage, endurance,...
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Please help stop Molly-Rose’s suffering..
This is Molly Rose. She’s a rescued greyhound who should be enjoying her second chance at life… but instead she is living in pain and she is now suffering every day. Watching her struggle is heartbreaking. UPDATE 12TH MARCH -...
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Friends of the Animals Celebrates 36 Years of Compassion, Community, and Second Chances
Thirty-six years ago, our founder, Helen Sinclair MBE, sat at her kitchen table determined to help animals in need. What began as one woman’s resolve to make a difference has grown into Friends of the Animals — a vibrant, volunteer-powered...
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The latest from ‘Farm Animal Rescue Sanctuary’
Supporting other rescues is part of what we do. We’re pleased to cover vet and feed bills for 'Farm Animal Rescue Sanctuary' doing incredible frontline work. Every pound makes a difference, here’s their latest news 🐾 To read more about...
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Every life matters. Every animal deserves a chance
For many animals, Friends of the Animals is their last chance of life. That’s why we follow a non-destruction policy, giving every animal the chance they deserve.
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Peppy Has Found His Forever Home! 🎉
Peppy came into our care at just 7 months old, and already he had been through four different homes. It wasn’t easy for this little guy, but we never lost hope that he would find the perfect family. Now he...
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Friends of the Animals Named Island Roads’ Charity of the Year
We are thrilled to announce that we have been selected by Island Roads as their staff-nominated Charity of the Year - we are incredibly grateful for the support and excited to discuss with Sarah and India at Island Roads, their...
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Exciting news! We are the Charity of the Year for Red Funnel in 2026…
As you can see below - the crew are assembled and ready to GO! We are absolutely delighted and incredibly proud to announce that Friends of the Animals has been chosen as Red Funnel’s Charity of the Year for 2026....
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Urgent appeal for a brave little hero injured in a car accident
Over Christmas, we received an urgent call that no one ever wants to make. Uhtred, a gentle cockerpoo, had been involved in a road traffic accident. Our hearts sank as we learned the extent of his injuries — his leg...
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What a year 2025 has been! Our animal rescue stats…🐾💛
Thanks to you, we’ve been able to help: 67 dogs (including 3 puppies) 15 cats (including 4 kittens) 36 guinea pigs 10 rabbits 8 hamsters 280 birds 4 fish 22 other wildlife (foxes, cubs, badger, bats) Every animal you’ve helped...
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WIGHT WOLVES
We were delighted to welcome the incredible Wight Wolves to our Friends of the Animals shop at 17a River Way, Newport, joined by members of the Royal British Legion Riders, SRC, and Inner Demons Riding Club. Once again, they organised...
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Donut: Our Three-Legged Survivor
A Fragile Beginning Donut arrived at the sanctuary in February as a tiny three-day-old lamb with a severely deformed front leg. Unable to walk, she faced an uncertain future. Being a disabled lamb meant she had no value to the...
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Every animal we rescue, every life we save, is only possible because of your generosity. Your support provides urgent medical care, food, and safe homes for animals in desperate need.
We can’t do it without you. Click below to make a difference today!
Foster carers required!
Could you provide a short term home for one of our rescue animals? Are you based on the IOW?
If the answer is ‘YES’ we’d love to hear from you.
We will provide everything you need and cover all costs during their stay.
You can make a real difference to an animal that needs a safe haven whilst we find their forever home!
If you live on the Isle of Wight and would like more information please call us on 01983 522 511.