💛 Karma Update 💛 Despite everything life has thrown at her, Karma has never stopped wagging her tail. After suffering severe injuries in a road traffic accident, she bravely underwent multiple surgeries to help her regain her mobility. She also...
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Wonderful Volunteers & Team Raise Funds for Animals in Need
We are so grateful to our incredible volunteers and events team, who spent last weekend fundraising at Robin Hill Country Park alongside Red Funnel — all in support of animals who need us most. It was a fantastic weekend filled...
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Give Karma the Life She Deserves
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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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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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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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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One Year of Freedom for Rescued Hens
A Heartbreaking Discovery It’s been a year since Farm Animal Rescue Sanctuary rescued a flock of hens from severe neglect — and what a transformation it’s been! Last year, the sanctuary received a call from a concerned landlord. A tenant...
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Can you help Archie-Pup this Christmas?
This Christmas, we are asking you to open your hearts for the smallest, bravest little soul - Archie, pictured, had a terrible case of mange, he came to us in such a heartbreaking state. Just a wee pup, his skin...
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🐶🎄 Festive Doggy Photoshoots — Tails are Wagging!
Our festive doggy photoshoots are going down a storm, with paws, tails, and tongues all wagging in excitement! 🎅🐾 There are still a few slots left from Wednesday 17th to Saturday 20th December — don’t let your furry friend miss...
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Our beautiful new HQ and Charity Shop
Our Riverway Head Office had reached bursting point — quite literally, with donations stacked all the way to the ceiling! It became clear that we urgently needed a larger space. Then, just when we needed it most, the County Press...
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What a Lucky Pigeon!
We received a call from a very shocked woman after a pigeon suddenly dropped from inside her chimney—narrowly missing a freshly lit fire and escaping with only singed tail feathers. It seems the poor bird had fallen down the chimney...
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Tails Wagging Thanks to Vecta House!
All of us at Friends of the Animals would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the wonderful residents, families, and staff of Vecta House Care Home for your incredible pet food collection in support of our Charity. We...
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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.