The charity's priority is to rescue, foster and re-home animals in the Richmond Upon Thames area. It works mainly with cats, rabbits and guinea pigs, but also with dogs and ‘small furries’ such as hamsters and chinchillas.
A.R.C judges its success on the high standard and quality of the care provided to each individual animal. The animals that come to it are looked after in foster homes by loving, experienced carers until a permanent home is found for them. The charity does not put animals down unless they are suffering.
Based in Twickenham, A.R.C. is run without any paid staff or premises; keeping costs to a minimum and relying on the support of its members, volunteers and generosity of members of the public. Every pound that is donated or raised through fundraising, goes straight to helping animals in need.
The organisation is also passionate about providing advice and information to the public about caring for their animals and the importance of neutering. Volunteers are often at local events and fairs, meeting pet owners and sharing our knowledge.
