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Leicester Animal Aid is a rehoming centre for cats and dogs

Every year, we care for more than 300 dogs and cats who are lost, abandoned, neglected, unwanted or relinquished because their owners can no longer look after them.

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Adopting a rescue pet

Our qualified and experienced team will help to find you a great match for your home, family and lifestyle. We offer a lifetime of free advice and support once you have taken your new family member home.

 

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Want to help animals?

You are the reason that we can help 300 dogs and cats each year. 

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Become a Member

Members are at the heart of all we do. We would love you to join our family.

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Are you struggling to care for your pet?

In addition to our work rehoming cats and dogs, we run services and support for people and pets in need. We are here to help you provide the best possible care to the cats and dogs in your life.

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Upcoming events

Coffee Shop & Sale

4th January 2025
10 am - 1 pm

Our wonderful coffee shop and sale volunteers are looking forward to welcoming you to the Centre for the first event of 2025.

Come along and grab a bargain!  There will be lots of goodies including clothes, shoes, linen, toys, pet items and bric-a-brac all at amazing prices. 

Once you've done all that shopping, you can sit down, have a natter, a cuppa and a bite to eat. You can bring your four-legged friend too, they will be made very welcome. 

Please come and support us to ensure that we can continue to help cats and dogs in need.

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Planning your visit

LAA is based in Huncote, approximately 20 minutes from Leicester city centre and 10 minutes from Fosse Park / M1 Junction 21.

Come and meet our cats and dogs, or pick up some treats from our charity shops and support the Centre. The kennels and cattery are open on Wednesdays and Saturdays, the reception and charity shops are open to general visitors at the same time.

Charity shop and reception: Tuesday to Saturday 10-2pm
Kennels and cattery: Wednesday and Saturday, 11-2pm

Please note, our gates and reception will be closed to the public on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

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