New home, same great pet goodies! Take a look around our Pet Goods Shop's new space inside Raystede's Charity Shop. You'll find new and pre-loved goods for your pets, plus plenty of bargains for you too. Every purchase supports our animals – visit soon and shop for good!

We are delighted to introduce Buddy, Lucky and Snacks, three Boer goats who are new arrivals here at Raystede! We look forward to getting to know Buddy, Lucky and Snacks over the coming weeks and finding them a loving home. Find out more on our website: raystede.org/adopt/goats-she…

Our tack sale is taking place this Sunday 25 October from 10am to 12:30pm in our Equine Barn. Free entry, but please book your ticket in advance: raystede.org/tack-sale You’ll find a great selection of quality tack, and every purchase helps support the animals in our care.

Getting ready for the festive season? Discover Raystede’s latest eBay Edit: Festive Preparations! Every purchase gives pre-loved treasures a second life while helping us support animals in need. Explore the collection and find your festive favourites: ebay.co.uk/str/raystedecentr…

Raystede will be closed to the public on Saturday 24 October for a private event. We apologise for any inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding.

We urgently need to raise an extra £9,700 to ensure our 15 horses and ponies and 7 donkeys get the food and bedding they need this winter. Please watch our video and donate today if you can help us reach our target: justgiving.com/campaign/rays…

Join us at Raystede this October half-term! Come along on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 October for our Family Learning Days. Entry is free but booking is essential: raystede.org/family-learning…

One week to go until our Tack Sale! Join us at Raystede on Sunday 25 October, 10am - 12.30pm, in the Equine Barn to browse pre-loved tack and support the animals in our care. Entry is free, but please book your ticket in advance at raystede.org/tack-sale

Last chance to nominate us for the Movement for Good Award! Nominations close tomorrow (18 October) but it’s very quick and easy to do: movementforgood.com/draws/sp… Thank you so much to everyone that has already voted for us!

Have you seen our Pet Goods Shop's new home yet? We've moved into a bright new space inside Raystede's Charity Shop and we'd love you to come and take a look! You'll find a wide selection of new and pre-loved pet goods at great prices.

Wishing the best of luck to everyone taking on the Twickenham Stadium Zip Wire Challenge for #TeamRaystede this weekend! Thank you for supporting Raystede, we hope you have an amazing experience!

Is your tortoise ready for hibernation? With the nights getting colder and longer, it won’t be long until our tortoises start getting snoozy! Visit our Chelonia resources for helpful care guides and our tortoise hibernation guide: raystede.org/chelonia-resour…

A huge thank you to our amazing #TeamRaystede runners! We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who took part in the 2026 Oysho Royal Parks Half Marathon, running 13.1 miles through London to raise just over £5,000 for injured and unwanted animals. Thank you.

Wishing the best of luck to our amazing #TeamRaystede runners as they take on the 2026 Oysho Royal Parks Half Marathon this weekend! 🏃‍♀️ Their determination, commitment and support will help make a real difference to the lives of the animals in our care. Thank you!

Raystede’s latest eBay Edit this October: Dark and Curious! Every purchase gives pre-loved treasures a second life while helping us support animals in need. Explore the collection and find something curious: ebay.co.uk/str/raystedecentr…

If you're looking for quality second-hand tack, don't miss our Tack Sale on Sunday 25 October! Join us in the Equine Barn at Raystede from 10am – 12:30pm with all proceeds helping us to care for our animals. Entry is free but booking is essential: raystede.org/tack-sale

Happy World Animal Day! Today we’re celebrating the furry, feathered and four-legged friends who make our lives so special. Here are just a few of the animals currently in our care.

Visit Raystede this October half-term for our free Family Learning Days on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 October. Complete our Happy Guinea Pig Trail to learn all about guinea pigs and how to keep them happy and healthy. Free entry, booking essential at raystede.org/family-learning…

We’re holding a tack sale at Raystede on Sunday 25 October, 10am – 12:30pm, in the Equine Barn. There’ll be plenty of pre-loved tack to browse and all proceeds will go towards caring for the animals in our care. Entry is free but please book in advance: raystede.org/tack-sale

Raystede’s All About Guinea Pigs Day is coming up! Join us on Saturday 17 October, 10am – 4pm. Entry is free, but booking is essential: raystede.org/guineapigday/