Animal Rescue Centres & Pet Adoption in Greater Manchester

If you are thinking of giving a rescue animal a second chance, Greater Manchester has 20 rescue centres and shelters listed in our directory, including in Manchester, Bury, Oldham, Bolton and Littleborough. Listings include Heatons Cat Animal Rescue Group., Pennine Pen and Pennine Pen Animal Rescue CIO.

Rescue centres in Greater Manchester
As well as general rehoming centres, Greater Manchester has specialist cat rescues, dog rescues, horse, pony and donkey rescues, wildlife rescues and reptile and exotic pet rescues, so it is worth checking which rescues focus on the type of animal you are hoping to adopt.

How to adopt a rescue pet in Greater Manchester
Most rescues ask you to fill in an application form, meet the animal (often more than once) and have a home check before adoption. Many centres work by appointment, so check opening hours before you visit. An adoption fee usually covers vaccinations, microchipping and neutering where appropriate. Be ready to tell the rescue about your home, garden, working hours and any other pets or children, so they can match you with the right animal.

Looking for a dog or cat?
See our dedicated pages for dog rescues in Greater Manchester and cat rescues in Greater Manchester.