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Durham Dogs and Cats Home is an animal rescue and rehoming charity based in Coxhoe, County Durham, finding homes for dogs and cats in the North East
Previously known as Stray Aid, the change of name reflects the charity's rehoming and welfare mission.

VOLUNTEER DRIVER WANTEDDo you enjoy driving, meeting people and being part of a friendly team?Durham Dogs and Cats Home ...
29/07/2026

VOLUNTEER DRIVER WANTED

Do you enjoy driving, meeting people and being part of a friendly team?

Durham Dogs and Cats Home is looking for a cheerful and energetic volunteer driver to help us for one to three afternoons each week.

You’ll support our day-to-day logistics between our kennels and charity shops in Chester-le-Street and Hartlepool. We’re looking for an experienced and confident driver who is happy driving vans and lending a hand with practical tasks when needed.

You’ll become part of the wider DDCH family, helping our shops and kennels work together to raise funds and care for local dogs and cats who need us.

If you have some spare time, enjoy being out and about and would like to do something worthwhile, we’d love to hear from you.

Please email [email protected] to find out more.

Thank you to all the ‘Heroes’ from Asda who donated dogs and cat food at the collection point. Lots of happy and cont...
27/07/2026

Thank you to all the ‘Heroes’ from Asda who donated dogs and cat food at the collection point. Lots of happy and content four legged friends in our kennels tonight 🐕🐾🍖

Ollie was delighted to be the first to use the new rehoming cabin today! This area will be used to socialise our dogs, e...
20/07/2026

Ollie was delighted to be the first to use the new rehoming cabin today! This area will be used to socialise our dogs, even in the worst of weather.

He did however think it was a little “sparse’ and could do with being a bit more comfortable for our visitors and the dogs they come to see.

Has anyone local got any conservatory style furniture that would make it a little more for Ollie?

We can collect within a reasonable distance of Coxhoe. What do you think would make this a nice useable space?

Please share on local wanted / selling sites 👍

19/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to say hello at the Dog Envy dog show at the_dairybarn. It was a fantastic event, well done to everyone involved.

For all of those asking about Hope, you can find
her on our website here : https://durhamdogsandcats.org.uk/rehome-a-dog/hope/

Please share 🙏

We’re also at Chester le Street Riverside Park for Dora’s Dog Show, so if you’re out and about, pop over and say hello 🐾...
19/07/2026

We’re also at Chester le Street Riverside Park for Dora’s Dog Show, so if you’re out and about, pop over and say hello 🐾😀

Our events team are all set up at the Dog Envy dog show at the_dairybarn ready for the fun dog show today. The cakes and...
19/07/2026

Our events team are all set up at the Dog Envy dog show at the_dairybarn ready for the fun dog show today.

The cakes and food here look fantastic, so why not come along for the day and say hello!

Dogs are welcome at the tables outside and there are lots of categories for them to enter, even if it’s their first time 🐕

A big thank you to Education Officer, Helen, for delivering nationally recognised training to our Community Engagement...
17/07/2026

A big thank you to Education Officer, Helen, for delivering nationally recognised training to our Community Engagement Team.

From September, we will be visiting local schools to teach children how to stay safe around dogs using the 3 Cs method:

Check. Call. Count.

Children will also learn what to do if they are approached by a dog in the street and feel frightened, as well as how to spot signs that a dog may be anxious, uncomfortable or overwhelmed.

Even the friendliest family dog can react if it feels scared or threatened. By helping young people understand these warning signs, we can prevent incidents, keep children safe and reduce the risk of dogs being given up for adoption or put to sleep following an avoidable situation.

Thank you to Helen and Blue Cross for helping us protect both children and dogs in our community.

For those who cant wait, and want to keep kids safe over the summer holidays, here is a link to a short animated video that covers the key points:

https://youtu.be/603C5tyakE8?si=PvwsJJbLHejVptma

11/07/2026

Just some of our wonderful dogs still waiting for their forever home!

Please share to help find these amazing pups homes, their new families are out there somewhere! 🙏

For more information on any of our dogs please visit our website www.durhamdogsandcats.org.uk or email us at [email protected] 🐾

We are delighted to have been chosen as one of HMRC North East’s charity partners for their 2026/27 fundraising year.A h...
08/07/2026

We are delighted to have been chosen as one of HMRC North East’s charity partners for their 2026/27 fundraising year.

A huge thank you to everyone at HMRC who nominated and selected Durham Dogs & Cats Home. It means so much to know that our work caring for and rehoming dogs and cats has been recognised by your staff.

We’re looking forward to today’s event, meeting everyone involved, and working together over the coming year to raise awareness of our charity while helping even more animals find the loving homes they deserve.

We can’t wait to get started. Thank you for your support. It will make a real difference to the animals in our care.

Address

Durham Dogs & Cats Home
Durham
DH64EL

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+443009994247

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