TAG Pet Rescue

TAG Pet Rescue is a UK-based nonprofit animal rescue organisation dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming small animals, particularly cats and dogs. Founded in 1988, the charity operates primarily in the Thanet area of Kent, England, providing shelter and care for unwanted, neglected, or stray animals. It is registered as a charity under number 1110837.

Mission and Activities

The organisation's primary mission is to help as many animals as possible by offering rescue services, rehabilitation, and rehoming opportunities. TAG Pet Rescue operates as an independent animal rescue centre and upholds a non-destruction policy, ensuring that animals in their care are provided with safety and compassion. The charity runs an animal shelter that offers care and protection for small animals including cats, kittens, and dogs.

Adoption Services

TAG Pet Rescue facilitates the adoption of its animals, focusing heavily on thorough evaluation and support throughout the rehoming process. All dogs and cats available for adoption are assessed, vet-checked, vaccinated, microchipped, neutered (or scheduled for neutering when appropriate), and treated for fleas and worms prior to rehoming. Prospective adopters undergo an application process that includes home checks and meet-and-greet sessions with the animals to ensure suitable matches. The charity covers rehoming primarily within Thanet and surrounding areas, extending up to approximately one hour's drive for dogs and a 20-mile radius for cats.

TAG Pet Rescue also provides post-adoption support to ensure the wellbeing of the animals in their new homes.

Governance and Volunteers

The charity operates with a board of five trustees and is supported by a large volunteer base of 79 individuals. TAG Pet Rescue follows comprehensive governance policies including safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries, complaints handling, financial controls, risk management, and volunteer management. It maintains a transparent approach to trustee expenses and staff payments and has no employees receiving benefits over £60,000.

Financials and Registration

Registered on 11 August 2005 under the Charity Commission for England and Wales, TAG Pet Rescue carries out general charitable activities related to the care of small animals. Their services provide assistance both to the animals and the general public. The charity is funded through donations, fundraising activities, and public support to sustain its animal care and shelter operations.

Coverage Area

The charity’s activities predominantly cover the Isle of Thanet (Margate, Ramsgate, and Broadstairs) and extend to a wider area around Kent including Dover and Whitstable, depending on the specific requirements of the animals needing rehoming.

TAG Pet Rescue continues to be a vital organisation for animal welfare in Kent, recognized for its long-standing commitment to rescuing and rehoming animals with kindness and professionalism since 1988.

Note: This article is based on publicly available information as of 2025 and references the official charity registration and TAG Pet Rescue’s publicly stated mission and operational details.

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