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Founded in 1997, Assisi Animal Sanctuary is an independent self-funded animal welfare charity in Northern Ireland. https://linktr.ee/AssisiAnimalSanctuary
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Please donate to help rescue animals in our care. Founded in 1997, Assisi Animal Sanctuary is Northern Ireland’s largest independent animal welfare charity, providing shelter for up to 200 companion animals including dogs, puppies, cats, kittens, rabbits, guinea pigs and various other small animals. All animals are neutered, vaccinated, wormed and de-flead and all our dogs and cats are microchippe

d prior to rehoming. Assisi operates a strict rehoming criteria to ensure our rescue animals find the best possible home. Assisi is committed to providing an excellent quality of life for our animals no matter what their age or state of health. Those wishing to adopt can find our rehoming contact form on our website. Once completed a team member will be in touch to discuss suitable animals. Please note access to the animal housing area is restricted to staff and volunteers working on site. Visitors wishing to adopt a pet and groups of visitors will only have access via pre-arranged appointment when accompanied by a member of staff or volunteer. Groups wishing to tour the site please contact our team on [email protected] to discuss availability. The Friends of Assisi Animal Sanctuary. Charity Reference Number: NIC104594.

03/09/2026

Welcome to the cutest corner of Assisi… 💛🐾

Our Small Animals Unit is currently bursting with gorgeous guinea pigs, rabbits, rats, gerbils and more.

Cute faces? ✔️
Big personalities? ✔️
Fabulous hair? ✔️😂

And the best bit? Some of these little characters are looking for their very own families. 💛🐹🐰🐀

Visit www.assisi-ni.org/adopt/ to meet our small animal residents!

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01/09/2026

We’re getting ready to raise a glass for Assisi! 🍷 WINE TO THE RESCUE IS BACK! 🐾 💛

Join us on Friday 6th November at The Stables, Groomsport for an evening of fabulous wine, delicious cheese, plenty of craic and, most importantly, fundraising for the animals in our care.

Our wonderful friend and sommelier Peter Burke is back to guide us through an evening of wine tasting — and we’re promised plenty of fun along the way!

🍷 A selection of wines to enjoy
🧀 Cheese to share
🥂 Peter’s famous Prosecco Challenge
🎟️ Fundraising ballot with prizes
🐾 A whole lot of fun for Assisi!

Peter’s love for Assisi is extra special after adopting his beautiful cat Missy from the Sanctuary in 2024. Since then, he’s continued to support us as a volunteer — and we’re delighted to have him back for another Wine to the Rescue!
Friday 6th November | The Stables, Groomsport | Tickets £25

🎟️ Tickets are available from https://www.assisi-ni.org/upcoming-events/

Every ticket helps us continue rescuing, caring for and finding loving homes for animals who need a second chance.

Good wine. Good food. Great craic. All for a great cause. 🍷🐾

Grab your tickets and come raise a glass for Assisi! 💛

31/08/2026

Bank Holiday walkies with our handsome boy, Big Max 🐾💛

There’s nothing Max loves more than getting out for a good walk and having plenty of time to stop and sniff along the way. 🌳🐾

Max is a big, beautiful shepherd cross with a heart to match. He’s a gentle giant who has completely won over everyone who has taken the time to get to know him.

He can be a little wary when meeting new people, but once you’re in Max’s circle, you’ll see his lovely personality shine through — complete with a wagging tail and that gorgeous tongue-out grin! 🥹

This handsome boy is strong, loving and full of character.

And yes… Big Max is still waiting for his furever home.

We know, we can’t believe it either! 😭💛

Max is looking for an adult-only home where he can be the only pet and have the love, patience and time he deserves.

If you think you could offer this perfect boy his forever home, please visit

https://www.assisi-ni.org/animals/big-max/

29/08/2026

🐱😂 Your Saturday night entertainment has arrived…

A little glimpse of one of our feline residents doing what they do best — grooming, flexing, playing, relaxing and generally enjoying sanctuary life. 💛🐾

A very busy Saturday night indeed! 😂

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26/08/2026

🐾💛 Happy International Dog Day! 💛🐾

Today is all about celebrating our four-legged best friends — the big ones, the small ones, the cheeky ones, the sleepy ones and, of course, the ones who somehow manage to steal absolutely everything! 😂🐶

At Assisi, we’re lucky to spend every day surrounded by some pretty amazing dogs, all with their own personalities, quirks and stories to tell. 💛

Today, we’re celebrating the dogs in our care, the ones who have found their furever homes and every dog who brings a little extra joy into someone’s life. 🐾

And if you're thinking about welcoming a new furry family member into your home, why not take a look at some of the gorgeous dogs currently waiting for their chance?

👉 www.assisi-ni.org

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25/08/2026

We’re recruiting – Retail Assistant 💛🐾

Assisi Animal Sanctuary is looking for an enthusiastic and commercially minded Retail Assistant to join our charity retail team.

24 hours per week; Monday-Saturday

This is a floating role working across our charity shops and would suit someone with retail experience who enjoys customer service, merchandising, working towards sales targets and being part of a busy team.
You’ll help us create great shops that generate vital income to support the animals in Assisi’s care.

🐾 Retail experience essential
🐾 Varied, hands-on role
🐾 Keyholder responsibilities
🐾 Work alongside our staff and volunteers
🐾 Ability to travel between our shop locations required

Closing date: Friday 25th September

Find out more and apply: https://www.communityni.org/job/retail-assistant-24-hours-week

Please share with anyone who might be interested 🐶🐱🐰💛🐾

24/08/2026

One year ago, Celeste found her forever home… and it’s safe to say she has settled in very nicely! 💛🐾

Now known as Celestie, she has officially taken on her role as queen of the house! From claiming the entire sofa and bed, despite being such a tiny girl, to enjoying her evening cuddles, sunny naps and plenty of playtime with her favourite toys, she is clearly living her best life.

She also loves watching the world go by from the window, having little adventures in the garden and, of course, enjoying her beloved kibble!

To celebrate her first Gotcha Day, Celestie was treated to a brand-new cat tree… which she has already claimed as her very own. 👑🐱
Thank you so much to Celestie’s wonderful family for giving her such a loving home and for sharing this lovely update with us.

Happy first Gotcha Day, Celestie! We think it’s safe to say you’ve found your happily ever after. 💛🐾

23/08/2026

🐾💛 Another week, more furever homes! 💛🐾

It’s been another busy week at Assisi, with some of our gorgeous residents packing their bags and heading off with their new families! 🐶🐱🐰

Here are just a few of the lucky faces who have recently found their furever homes. 💛

There’s nothing we love more than seeing our residents heading off to start their new adventures, and we’re so grateful to every family who has chosen to adopt from Assisi.

A huge congratulations to all of our recent adoptees — we can’t wait to hear how you’re all getting on! 🐾

And with more animals arriving at Assisi all the time, there are plenty more furry residents still waiting for their special someone…

Could one of them be waiting for you? 💛

Visit www.assisi-ni.org to meet some of the animals currently looking for their furever homes.

Address

1 Old Bangor Road
Conlig
BT237

Website

http://www.assisi-ni.org/, https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/helpassisibuildanewcatintakeunit

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