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Charitable Organisation Providing Expert Animal Care Since 2014
Join SEFFA! As we receive no public funding, your kindness provides everything needed for the care of our animals.
About Us
Judgment-Free Support for Every Owner
A Safe Haven for Every Creature
We provide expert care and rehoming for a diverse range of animals. From feathered friends and small farm residents to reptiles and invertebrates, we welcome all—regardless of their age, health, breed, or sex.
We proudly accept:
- Birds & Fowl: All species and breeds.
- Furry Friends: Small mammals and small farm animals (excluding pigs).
- Exotics: Reptiles, insects, arachnids, fish, and invertebrates.
At SEFFA, we believe every life has value, and we are here to help when you can no longer provide care."
Compassion Without Conditions
We provide a professional rehoming service supported by our community. If you can contribute a donation, it helps us continue our work—but if you can't, your animal will still receive the same high-quality care and dedication. Your animal's safety is our only priority.
Our Family, Our Mission
SEFFA is a proud, family-run organisation where every generation—from our youngest members to our oldest—shares a deep-rooted passion for animal welfare. We don't just run a charitable organisation; we live and breathe animal care every single day.
A Lifetime of Experience
Our family has a lifetime of experience caring for a vast range of companions and residents, including:
- Furry Friends: Ferrets, Guinea Pigs, Rabbits, Chipmunks, and Goats.
- Our Birds: Pigeons, Canaries, Finches, Indian Ringnecks, and Quail.
- Aquatics: A variety of Fish.
- and so many more
Giving a Second Chance to Commercial Animals
We are especially dedicated to the rescue of ex-commercial hens and other small farm animals. Throughout the year, we regularly facilitate larger-scale rehoming to ensure these hardworking animals can live out their lives in peace, comfort, and safety
We work closely with the agricultural community to provide a compassionate alternative for farmers with excess livestock. Whether it’s surplus stock or animals no longer required for production, we ensure they find a purposeful and caring 'forever home' through our trusted network.
Are you a farmer with excess livestock?
Our Team of Regular Precious & Invaluable Volunteers
At SEFFA, we often say that while our family started this mission, our volunteers are the ones who keep it moving. They are the backbone of everything we achieve, and to us, they are truly invaluable.
The Heartbeat of SEFFA
Our regular volunteers don’t just "help out"—they become guardians for the animals. They are the dedicated souls who make it all possible, offering their time and compassion to those who have no voice. From the daily care of our feathered friends to the specialized needs of our exotics, their hard work is the reason we can say "yes" to an animal in need.
Why They Are Precious to Us
Whether it is the hand of a fosterer cleaning a feeder, the driver transporting a rescue, or those offering a kind foster home, every one of them helps build the SEFFA legacy.
This family extends to the professionals who keep us running: the mechanics who maintain our vehicles, the vets always at the other end of the phone to advise, and the pest control experts who keep our premises safe. It includes the dog trainer, behaviourist, and nutritionist who keep a watchful eye on our residents' well-being. We don't just see them as a team; we see them as an essential extension of our family.
"A volunteer’s gift of time and space is the most precious donation we receive. Without their hands and hearts, SEFFA’s doors would not be open."
Our Shared Commitment
We are fully dedicated and committed to the smooth running of SEFFA as a charitable organisation. Our team spans generations—from our six-year-olds to those well past their fifties, and many ages in between. From our Founder to our youngest volunteer, the level of commitment remains the same.
Combined, we have years and years of experience with a vast range of animals, from the smallest of pets to the largest of livestock. Most importantly, we have buckets full of love and care to share with every animal that comes through our gates.
Donations in kind
At SEFFA, we believe that every donation has a purpose. We welcome a wide variety of "donations in kind" to support our animals and our mission.
Items We Greatly Appreciate
Item Category What we need
🏠Housing Cages, hutches, and other flat-packed animal housing.
🥣 Essentials Feed Containers, Bowls, bird feeders, and water dispensers.
🌾 Feed Quality feed for birds, exotics, livestock, cats, or dogs.
👕 Fundraising Quality human clothing. We sell these items to help raise vital funds for the organisation.
🐈 Cat & Dog Treats, toys, and bedding for our foster network.
⚠️ Items We Cannot Accept
While we appreciate the thought, there are some items we cannot use and do not have the space to store. Please do not leave the following:
- ❌ Used Bedding & Pillows (Human duvets, pillows, etc.)
- ❌ Towelling (Used towels or bath mats)
As we do not have a direct use for these items, disposing of them takes time and resources away from the animals.
How to Drop Off Your Donations 🚐
You are welcome to leave items at our Front Door or Back Gate at any time, weather permitting.
- Check the Van: If our van is parked in front of the back gate, we are usually on-site. If the van is out, our English-speaking staff members are likely away on a mission run.
Appointments Only
Please remember that we only see the public by prior appointment. We appreciate your understanding in helping us keep our busy schedule structured so we can provide the best care for our animals.
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