Rescue & Rehome

NASSL was founded in 1993, rescuing and rehoming unwanted animals. We have facilities for dogs, cats and kittens, rabbits and small rodents.

Animals in our care are spayed/neutered, vaccinated and micro chipped prior to re homing

Walk On The Wild Side

We receive many calls from members of the public who have discovered a cat living in their garden. The cat may be someone’s pet and is just lost or it may be a feral looking for food.
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Donate and Fundraising

You can donate food through our distinctive food collection bins in Supermarkets throughout County Durham and Tyne and Wear.

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Re-Homing

Prior to adoption each animal undergoes a full health check by our vets. Home checks are also carried out to assess the suitability and environment prior to the adoption of any of our animals.
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Welcome To National Animal Sanctuaries Support League

Registered Charity: 1024884

For more information on animals we have for adoption please look on our Facebook page.

We offer a low cost spaying and neutering scheme for people in receipt of benefits who need financial help to neuter their pets as well as offering transport to and from PDSA should they struggle to meet appointments due to lack of their own transport. Our Alternative Programme continues, started in 2000 looking after family pets in times of crisis.

Did You Know

It is possible for one unspayed female cat to be responsible for 20,000 kittens in just 5 years, both tomcats and queens can be neutered between 5 & 6 months. It is possible for an unspayed female to come into season 4 times in a year and she can have a litter as early as 5/6 months old. Spayed and neutered cats can make better pets, they can become more home loving, less likely to wander and in the case of tom’s less likely to fight or spray. If you are on a low income you may be eligible for help with the financial cost of spaying/neutering your pet.

Are You a Responsible Dog Owner?

Has your dog been microchipped? Does he carry an identity disc on his collar given reference to you the owner? Have you had your dog neutered, your bitch spayed? If the answer is yes to these questions you are a responsible dog owner but if the answer is no to the above then think about it. If your dog gets lost and is wearing an identity disc or has been microchipped you are more likely to get him or her back. In fact the law requires your dog to carry identification on his collar, you face been fined if you do not comply.

Every year thousands of puppies are put to sleep because of one moment’s lapse by owners. Having your pet neutered can make for a more contented pet and can help to prevent health problems, as they get older. Your vet will advise you.

The National Animal Sanctuaries Support League is a charity dedicated to the welfare of all animals as well as rescuing and re-homing unwanted and abandoned animals.

About Us

NASSL was founded in 1993 by Ray Mackinlay and Pauline Wilson, as founder trustees they worked together in the charity until the sad passing of Mr Mackinlay in 2019. Pauline now runs the charity with the help of fellow trustees and a team of like-minded people. Under the stewardship of Ray and Pauline NASSL has grown into the effective charity it is today, making a difference to the lives of animals in need.

NASSL cares for dogs, cats, kittens, rabbits and rodents. We have a non-destruction policy.

NASSL works closely with the woman’s refuge and social services as and when needed stepping in in the event of an emergency, looking after family pets until the family can take their pet back home. NASSL operates a low-cost spaying and neutering scheme, helping people on low income with the financial cost.

We also are proud to have earned a range of prestigious awards including:

Welcome To National Animal Sanctuaries Support League

NASSL Have Been A Registered Charity Since 1993 Rescuing And Re-Homing Unwanted And Abandoned Animals
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