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A Wildly Different Xmas Tail.

The next part of their story, written by you.

This festive season, you have the power to help write the next chapter for extraordinary animals in need of some extra special love and care. Every animal deserves their "happy-ever-after," and with your help, we can turn tails of hardship into stories of hope, love, and second chances.

Why your vote matters for vulnerable pets

We’re proud to be wildly different, and this Christmas we’re celebrating five extraordinary charities, doing extraordinary things for extraordinary animals, with a shared passion for creating happier tails for everyone, however their story began.

But we can’t do this alone, we need your help to write the next chapter for pets in need of a little extra love and support. We are proud to have £100,000 to share among our five extraordinary UK charities, in support of their tireless efforts to create even more happy-ever -afters, filled with hope, comfort and joy.

Meet our charities and read their stories.

Illustration including a photo of a black and tan dog with their hind legs in a wheelchair, beside the Wolfie's Legacy logo

Wolfie’s Legacy

Dedicated to rehabilitating and rehoming dogs from all over the world, with varying degrees of disability.

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Forgotten Felines

Turning frightened and lonely hisses into kisses by rehoming the “unhomeable” cats.

Illustration including a photograph of a cat and dog cuddled under a blanket, beside the Refuge4Pets logo

Refuge 4 Pets

Providing a pet fostering service across Devon and Cornwall to victims of domestic abuse so they can leave with their pets.

Illustration including a photograph of a tan and white dog with one eye, beside an image of the Blind Dog Rescue UK logo

Blind Dogs Rescue UK

A charity rescuing blind and partially sighted dogs throughout Europe.

Illustration including a photograph of chestnut horse wearing a red headcollar, beside the logo for Retraining of Racehorses

Retraining of Racehorses

Helping retired racehorses find new purpose and loving homes.

Whose story touched your heart this festive season?

Vote for the charity you love before 15th December 2024, and they could win up to £50,000 towards writing even more happy-ever-afters. But don’t worry, no one misses out this Christmas, with the charity coming in second place receiving a £20,000 donation, and the remaining three, £10,000 each.

Vote now and make a difference in minutes

A thank you from us for taking part

To thank you for helping extraordinary pets find their happy-ever-after, by casting your vote, you’ll be entered into a prize draw for a chance to win a £100 e-voucher. T&Cs apply.

Be part of their story this Christmas.

Your vote has the potential to help write a new chapter filled with love for pets in need of a happier tail to tell. Vote, share, be the difference.

  

Help write their next chapter.

As a thank you for voting, we’ll enter you into a prize draw for a chance to win a £100 e-voucher. T&Cs apply.

Encourage your friends and family to get involved.

Voting opens at 9.30am on Friday 29th November, and closes at 23:59pm on Sunday 15th December. Any votes received after this time will not be counted. Come back here on Friday 20th December to see how much your chosen charity receives. Thank you for helping us turn the page to the next chapter of their story.

 We were founded with a purpose; to create a better life for every animal, and each wonderfully unique pet protected at Animal Friends helps us give back to those who need it most.