Grace has finally found her furever happy place. Update on Grace - smiling from ear to ear. It’s just over a year since Grace came into our care in an emergency situation. A couple we approached to foster her immediately...
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Ruby’s furever home.
Ruby's found her furever home! Nine-year-young Ruby has officially found her forever home — and she couldn’t be more loved by her new family. Her journey began as a foster placement with the intention of adopting, but it didn’t take...
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Lucky the Gull
Lucky was found in Cowes with a fishing hook, line and sinker through his beak We received a call from Cowes Enterprise College about a gull in distress, with a fishing hook caught through its mouth. Thanks to the quick-thinking...
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A Huge Thank You to Iron Mountain for Their Generous £1,000 Donation!
At Friends of the Animals, we are constantly humbled by the kindness and generosity of individuals and organisations who support our work. Today, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Iron Mountain for their incredibly generous donation of £1,000!...
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Fantastic Foxes Update
We are absolutely delighted to share some heartwarming news from the wild side—after three months in care, fox cubs Rupert and Quinn have been successfully released back into the wild! Their journey began with two very different but equally urgent...
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The Snuggle Is Real
We’re overjoyed to share that Obi, our lovely 11-year-young gentleman, has found his forever home! Nothing makes Obi happier than cuddles, especially when he can drift off to sleep in his new dad’s arms. After much-needed veterinary care, including a...
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From Fearful to Fearless
When Beau first came to us two years ago, he was a very anxious boy. Bought as a puppy during lockdown, he hadn’t had the chance to socialise properly with people or other dogs. Understandably, the world felt like a...
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A Huge Thank You for Helping Us Raise £489.28!
We’re delighted to share that our recent collection at Morrisons Lake, held on Friday and Sunday, raised an incredible £489.28! A huge thank you goes to Carrie, the brilliant Community Champion for Morrisons Lake & Newport IOW, for kindly allocating...
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Wight Wolves Ride for Rescue Animals
They say only mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun, but we can now add the Wight Wolves to that list! Despite the blazing heat, these incredible bikers suited up in their leathers, revved their engines, and...
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Community Kindness in Full Gear
The amazing team at Wight Wheels recently hosted a Classic Car and Bike Show, raising an incredible £1,000 for Friends of the Animals! It was a fantastic day of shiny classics, proud owners, and plenty of community spirit. Every penny...
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Thank You, Newport: Over £700 Raised for Rescue Work!
We’re delighted to share that our recent store collection at Morrisons in Newport raised a fantastic £717.75 across two days! A heartfelt thank you to Carrie, Community Champion at Morrisons Lake & Newport, for kindly allocating both Friday and Saturday...
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This Week’s Rescues: Guinea Pigs, Gulls, and a Lucky Crow
This past week has been a busy one, filled with rescues that remind us why we do what we do. We re-homed three lovely female guinea pigs, after their previous owner could no longer look after them due to ill...
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Win Big and Help Animals!
Join the Friends of the Animals Weekly Lottery! For just £1 per entry, you could win up to £25,000 every Friday, while supporting animals in urgent need of care. 🎟️ How It Works: Buy a £1 ticket and get a unique...
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Quinn the Fox Cub
Quinn, a fragile little fox cub, came into our care after a call from the RSPCA Isle of Wight. A concerned member of the public had spotted the cub, noting that she looked thin and unsteady. We asked if they...
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Back on the Road: Wight Wolves Poker Run Returns for 2025
Following the incredible success of last year's ride, we are thrilled to announce that the Wight Wolves are back for round two! Get ready for the Wight Wolves 2nd Annual Poker Run–an epic day of wheels, cards, and community spirit...
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Rosie Didn’t Look Back (Just Ran Upstairs)
Eight-year-old Rosie came to us with some skin issues and a few lumps that needed removing. Once she had the all-clear, she was more than ready to find a new home, and she wasted no time making herself comfortable. The...
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Just Another Day (Sort Of) at Friends of the Animals
At Friends of the Animals, some days the phone starts ringing at 10am and barely takes a breath until 5. Some calls are about animals people love. Others are about animals no one seems to own. All of them matter....
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Highlights from the Friends of the Animals Dog Show!
It was a day of wagging tails and winning rosettes as the Friends of the Animals Dog Show returned with a joyful mix of competition, community, and canine charisma. The show drew dozens of entrants across seven categories, with dogs...
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Banned from Cafés, Loved at Home!
Loki’s life was turned upside down when his original family had to leave their home. Understandably anxious, he knew something was shifting. Sadly, they had no choice but to let him go. He came to us wary and unsettled. During...
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Gordy Moves In (and Takes Over)
Little Gordy came to us after some upheaval in his family, finding himself in need of a fresh start and a few kind souls to help him along. It took him a little time to settle into his foster home,...
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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.
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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.