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The Animals' Refuge is an animal welfare centre, run by the National Equine (and Smaller Animals) Defence League (Registered Charity no. 280700). Founded in 1909, the League works to prevent animals from suffering.

We sell Christmas cards and calendars between September and January. At other times, we have donated items (mostly collectables) for auction. All proceeds go towards our welfare work with animals.

The League celebrates its Centenary in 2009. We started as a campaining orgainsation, lobbying for welfare legislation to protect pit ponies and othe rworking horses. Later, the League merged with other charities, including the Carlisle Animals' Friends, and took on an active role in helping animals of all kinds. For many years, our Animals' Refuge was a pit pony retirement centre, but we also cared for dogs, cats and small animals. Today, the Refuge operates the Dog Warden Service for Carlisle, ensuring stray dogs are kept safely off the streets and reunited with their owners, and those that are not claimed are found new homes whenever possible. In 2006, the Refuge found homes for over 500 animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits and ferrets. There are permanent residents, too - elderly horses, donkeys, and goats who have come to Oak Tree Farm to retire. We receive no government funding, and rely on fundraising to maintain our welfare work.

You can pay by Paypal, or by posting a cheque made payable to the Animals' Refuge to The Animals' Refuge, Oak Tree Farm, Wetheral Shields, Carlisle, CA4 8JA. Alternatively, you can phone during office hours (Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 4.30 pm) and pay by debit or credit card. Unfortunately, if you use a credit card, there will be a small surcharge, to cover the fees we are charged for this service. Our phone number is 01228 560082.

We aim to post items out as soon as possible after payment is received.

If goods are faulty, please returne them for replacement or a refund. Please phone us first on 01228 560082.

You can find out more about the Refuge from our website at www.animalrefuge.co.uk. The Refuge is open to visitors every day except Sundays and Bank Holidays from 9.30 am to 4 pm. Our address is: The Animals' Refuge, Oak Tree Farm, Wetheral Shields, Carlisle, CA4 8JA. Telephone 01228 560082.