Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter

Leona is really coming out of her shell now and is proving to be a loving and playful pup.

After constant medical treatment injuries to Leona's leg were also found. After nothing could be done to help her leg vets decided the best thing for Leona was to amputatate the limb.

After weeks of treatment Leona is now a different dog, she is friendly, happy and loves the company of other dogs. She is a true fighter!!!

Aslan arrived at our Benton Shelter in October and is looking for a home with plenty of time and space for him. Aslan is a very friendly dog who loves his walks and a good tummy rub. This gentle giant would like an adult only home. (dog no 632)

For more information why not visit him at our Benton Shelter!

Monday to Friday 1pm till 4pm
Saturday 12.30pm till 3.45pm
Sunday 1.30pm till 3.30pm



Meet Tinker a black and white tom cat.

Tinker arrived at our Benton shelter in February this year. He loves his bed and enjoys to be stroked although he can be quite timid at first. Tinker is looking for an experienced cat owner with plenty of time to spend with him as he does not like to be picked up.

If you think you could help Tinker visit him at our Benton Shelter.

Our Benton shelter received a young terrier cross dog from the Killingworth area. She arrived trembling and whimpering with her jaw to one side. On our vets examination her jaw was found to be so badly broken into little pieces they said, it was like a ‘bag of marbles’.

The injuries she has sustained could have come from several blows to the face. There are no further injuries to the body which would normally indicate a Road Traffic Accident.

She has had surgery and has her jaw bound together to keep her mouth closed allowing it to heel. Staff have to feed her through a tube fixed to her stomach, and our vet provides regular medication to speed her recovery.

‘Leona’ as we have named her, has been neglected for some time judging by her dirty, smelly and matted coat, despite being under a year old. It is absolutely heart wrenching to think that someone has inflicted this unnecessary pain and suffering to a defenceless, innocent young animal.

We know it maybe a long road to recovery, but she has gained weight in just a few days, despite being fed through a tube. As long as there is hope and she continues to fight to get better, we will do all that we can to give her the second chance she deserves.

We will keep you updated with Leona's progress over the next few weeks.