Animal clubs/societies & Animal Welfare

Animal clubs/societies

Cats: Cats' Protection League: Newlands Cattery, Packhorse Lane, Hollywood, Wythall (01564 822020).

Dogs: Matchborough Dog Club: Mrs P. Simkiss, 36 Garway Close, Matchborough East, Redditch (01527 524424).

Redditch & District Canine Society: Roger Link, Secretary (01527 871061).

Redditch & District Staffordshire Bull Terriers Club: Mr F. Gadd, 73 Cranham Close, Headless Cross, Redditch (01527 545284/450561).

Alcester Ringcraft Society: Meetings at Great Alne Village Hall 8pm Mondays. Maureen Godson, Secretary (01789 764715).

Pigeons: Redditch Central Flying Club: Mr G. A. Mee, Secretary, 291 Birmingham Road, Redditch.

Animal welfare

Central England Reptile Rescue: Scott Lee (01527 69372).

Farm Animal Sanctuary: Stoney Lane, Tardebigge, Bromsgrove. Phyll Stewart (01527 870613).

Homeless Animals Rescue Kennels: Ardens Grafton, Alcester (01789 773279). Offers neutering service.

Hollytrees Animal Rescue Trust: Packhorse Lane, Hollywood (01564 823244).

Reptile Fantasia: Debbie and Richard Wickett (01527 527598). Reptile rescue.

RSPCA: 08705 555999.

Wythall Animal Sanctuary: Middle Lane, Headley Heath, Birmingham (01564 823288).