Danaher is an independent registered animal rescue charity based in Wethersfield, Essex.
Each year we rehome hundreds of lost, abandoned or ill-treated dogs, cats, and small animals, none of which would be possible without your support. Please help an animal find a new loving home by adopting one today.
Whilst affiliated with the RSPCA, we are an entirely self-funding charity which could not exist without our generous supporters and volunteers, whom we cannot thank enough. If you are able to help in any way, please contact us today!
Our brilliant 2026 calendar captures our animals — dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and more — who have found loving homes over the past year. Each month you’ll be greeted by a beautiful face smiling back at you: a former resident who found their forever home in 2025.
The sale of these incredible quality calendars will make such a difference in allowing us to maintain our aim: Rescue. Rehabilitate. Rehome.
Buy Online - £10 - Including Postage
Or buy at our Danaher Animal Home and 5 Charity Shops.
This December, join us for Santa Claws and Paws 2025! 🎄
Formerly Toys and Treats, our festive celebration has been reimagined with even more sparkle, joy, and love for the animals who call Danaher Animal Home their temporary haven. Help make Christmas extra special for those still waiting for their forever families.
🎅 Santa is coming to Danaher! For just £12, enjoy the Santa Experience Bundle, which includes:
✨ A visit to our festive Santa’s Grotto
📸 A professional photo with Santa
🎁 A special Christmas present from his sack!
Join us on Sunday 7th December and make this Christmas one to remember!
We have recently taken in a big group (and we mean big) of small animals, including these four gorgeous piggies, adding to the rabbits, mice, gerbils, etc. already in our care. For households less suited to bigger animals or for those who just like something that bit smaller, we have the perfect pet for you!
With our dogs and cats often taking centre stage, it is important that our little ones are not overlooked! Hop over to our small animals pages to find your perfect match!
Celebrate your life and love for animals by remembering the Danaher Animal Home in your will.
Legacies play a crucial role in developing our home and its facilities, enabling us to help many more animals each year.
We have partnered up with the Goodwill Partnership, and Kwil, who offer a FREE Will-writing service, to make it as easy as possible!
Talk to your legal advisor, one of our Will-writing partners, or contact us on 0300 111 4321 and we will be more than happy to help answer any questions you may have!
Please help an animal find a new loving home by starting the adoption process today.
New animals available for rehoming are added to our website daily, so if you can't find the perfect furry friend right now please check again soon.
We could not help as many animals as we do without the help of our dedicated volunteer team. Our volunteers play a vital supporting role in the work we do.
We are always on the look out for more volunteers willing to lend a hand though!
If you're an animal lover and live near our centre or one of our charity shops, volunteering is an incredibly rewarding way to get involved. Fill out an application form today and you too could help improve the lives of the many animals in our care.
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With five charity shops in Braintree, Witham, Chelmsford, Dunmow, and Sudbury you're sure to find one close by. Whether it's to drop off unwanted quality items or to browse the rails - we'd love to see you.
All our shops are currently appealing for donations, particularly new and good quality second hand clothing, furniture, electrical, bric-a-brac and books.
For bigger household items we also have a FREE pick up service.
Find a Donation LocationWe wish to express our gratitude to the following companies who have made charitable donations to the Danaher Animal Home. We stress however, this does not constitute any recommendation or endorsement of their products and services.
