Exploris Aquarium Seal Sanctuary
Seal rescue and rehabilitation.
Animal rescues and dog pounds in County Down
4 rescues, shelters and council pounds in County Down (Northern Ireland). Contact them to adopt, foster or volunteer, or donate directly.
Assisi Animal Sanctuary
Rehoming centre near Newtownards.
Almost Home
Cats, dogs, rabbits, ferrets and more.
Paws and People Animal Rescue
Rescue and rehoming. Donate by email.
Across Northern Ireland
USPCA
Northern Ireland’s main animal welfare charity.
Northern Ireland Bat Group
Advice and rehabilitation for grounded and injured bats.
Report cruelty or neglect in Down
Pets and horses: your district council's animal welfare team. The council numbers are on the Shelters page.
Farm animals: DAERA
0300 200 7840If an animal is in immediate danger, call the PSNI on 101.