Supporters of Stray and Abandoned Dogs - SoSad

06/12/2025

Hi Pup Pickers

Great news!! The SoSAD Calendar Dogs 2026 is ready!! Graeme and the Gilpin Press have done a wonderful job!! Featuring stories of Rescue Dogs and their new loving owners!

They look fab and Padraigh, SoSAD's Deputy Dog Affairs Officer is Mr May!!

The Calendars are £7 each with all profits going to help the Dogs waiting to find their Forever Homes at Deerness boarding kennels, cattery and rescue centre! You can pick them up from the Centre which is open 10.30 to 1.30 Monday to Saturday and 11.30 to 1.30 on a Sunday.

Our small charity with a big HEART is run entirely by volunteers so all monies raised goes to helping the Dogs!

Woof, Woof!
Simon Donnelly
Trustee & Treasurer Supporters of Stray and Abandoned Dogs - SoSad
and of course Padraigh, Deputy Dog Affairs Officer, SoSAD

09/11/2025

Hi Everyone

More photos of the Remembrance Service today at Deerness boarding kennels, cattery and rescue centre. As well as remembering all those animals lost in war and conflict we also remember great friends and colleagues we have lost through our Maureen Ward Wing and George Shaw Building as well as much loved Pets on our Paws for Thought Memory Wall.

At the going down of the sun, and in the morning we will remember them, all of them.

Simon Donnelly , Treasurer and Trustee, Supporters of Stray and Abandoned Dogs - SoSad Supp

09/11/2025

Hi Everyone

I was honoured to lay a Wreath at the Bishop Auckland Cenotaph today at 11am in memory of the many animals lost in Wars and Conflicts as we do each year.

A huge THANK YOU to Bishop Auckland Town Council for the invitation. Also thank you to Christine Percival for the lovely photographs. Jess, Christine long term foster RSPCA Durham & District Dogs who Christine sadly lost featured as the Wreath's photo centre.

At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them. All of them.

Simon Donnelly , Treasurer and Trustee, Supporters of Stray and Abandoned Dogs - SoSad Supp

09/11/2025

09/11/2025

It was so wonderful to ne able to observe a 2 minutes silence at 11am today in the Remembrance Garden at Deerness boarding kennels, cattery and rescue centre in memory of all animals lost in war and conflict. To be joined by the dedicated and hard working team was amazing. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning we will remember them, all of them. Simon Donnelly, Trustee and Treasurer Supporters of Stray and Abandoned Dogs - SoSad

09/11/2025

Hi All

So proud that 11am this morning we will be remembering those animals lost in Wars and Conflicts.

A purple Poppy Wreath and a a sculpture by Mellina Kelly will be laid at Deerness boarding kennels, cattery and rescue centre.

I will also be laying a Wreath at the Bishop Auckland Cenotaph. A huge THANK YOU to Bishop Auckland Town Council for the invitation.

At the going down of the sun, and in the morning we will remember them. All of them.

Simon Donnelly , Trustee and Treasurer Supporters of Stray and Abandoned Dogs - SoSad

05/11/2025

🎆🐾 Bonfire Night Reminder 🐾🎆

As we enjoy the fireworks tonight, please take a moment to think of our furry friends.

Loud bangs and bright flashes can be terrifying for dogs — especially those in shelters who don’t have a family to comfort them.

If you’re celebrating, please:
✨ Keep fireworks as far from homes and pets as possible
🎶 Leave a radio or TV on to mask the noise
🏡 Make sure your pets are indoors and microchipped
💬 Check in on neighbours with animals

Stay safe, be kind, and remember the ones who find fireworks frightening. 💕🐶

03/11/2025

Hi Everyone

Big, big THANK YOU to Duncan for donating all these Blankets, Towels, Dog Toys and Dog Beds and Rugs! Duncan sadly lost his Dog Poppy recently and wanted all these items to go to a good home!

They certainly will and make a real difference to the lives of the Dogs at Deerness boarding kennels, cattery and rescue centre awaiting their forever homes.

Woof, Woof!
Simon Donnelly, Treasurer and Trustee, Supporters of Stray and Abandoned Dogs - SoSad and Padraigh Deputy Dog Affairs Officer SoSAD

02/11/2025

🐾 Meet Tino!
This adorable 8-year-old terrier is looking for a second chance at happiness 💕

Tino may be small, but he’s full of love, charm, and character. He’s hoping for a kind, patient home where he can enjoy gentle walks and cosy naps 🏡💙

👉 Please LIKE and SHARE to help Tino find his forever home!

For more details, visit the Adoptions section on our website sosad.co.uk, where you’ll also find information on how to contact Deerness boarding kennels, cattery and rescue centre