Rain Rescue: One Vote Can Be the Turning Point for a Dog or Cat Who Has Lost Everything

Sometimes, helping an animal doesn’t start with a rescue van or a kennel door opening. Sometimes, it starts with something much smaller. A click. A vote. A choice to care.

This January, the incredible Rain Rescue has been chosen to take part in our charity poll. The charity that receives the most votes at the end of the month, will be awarded 20% of the our profits for January. For Rain Rescue, that support could mean food in empty bowls, vital medical treatment, and warm shelter for dogs and cats who have nowhere else to go.

Voting is free. It takes moments. But the impact can last a lifetime for an animal who needs a second chance. Find out more about their work below, and kick off the new year helping animals in need.

Who Rain Rescue Is and Why Their Work Matters So Deeply

Rain Rescue is based in South Yorkshire, but the reach of their work goes far beyond a postcode. They are there for dogs and cats when the world has failed them.

Some animals arrive frightened and confused after being abandoned. Others have lived through neglect or poor conditions. Many come from loving homes where owners are facing unbearable circumstances—illness, housing problems, financial hardship—and have run out of options. Every animal, no matter the background, is treated with the utmost care by the Rain Rescue team.

When an animal comes through their doors, the focus isn’t just on survival. It’s on recovery. On safety. On kindness. Each animal is given time—time to rest, to heal, to feel safe again. Time to remember what it’s like to trust.

Behind the scenes, staff and volunteers quietly do the work that changes lives. Kennels are cleaned. Vet appointments are scheduled. Behaviour plans are followed with patience and care. Nervous animals are comforted. Broken spirits are slowly rebuilt.

It’s hard work. Emotional work. And it never truly stops. But it is done with unwavering dedication, day after day, for animals who have already been through too much.

More Than Rescue — Supporting People Too

It is so hard to say goodbye to a pet, and Rain Rescue really gets that. They support families going through some of their darkest days. When things feel like they are falling apart, the team does everything possible to keep pets with the people who love them. They take the time to actually listen. You get calm reassurance and honest advice without any pressure.

The team works with owners to find real solutions. They help people understand their pet's needs and look for a way forward that works for everyone. But sometimes, staying together just isn't an option. If you have to give up a pet, they treat you with kindness instead of judgment. They handle every choice with deep respect. They know that sometimes the hardest thing to do is also the kindest.

What Rain Rescue Does Every Day

• Taking in dogs and cats who urgently need help.
   
• Providing essential veterinary care. This can include vaccinations, microchipping and neutering, as well as ongoing treatment.
   
• Offering behavioural support and rehabilitation where needed.
   
• Carefully matching animals with safe, loving forever homes.
   
• Running a fostering programme, so animals can recover in a home environment.

Alongside all of these things, the charity also runs a range of fundraising efforts and community campaigns throughout the year. This helps ensure animals continue to receive the care they deserve in life and that people know how to care for the animals we share our lives with. This work is essential but also costly, and if they win our charity poll, the donation can help cover key costs.

Who Rain Rescue Helps

Rain Rescue supports dogs and cats affected by neglect, abandonment, illness, or sudden changes in their lives or their owners’ lives. Their amazing team also helps people who are struggling and don’t know where else to turn, offering support to help animals and humans in need.

They understand how painful and emotional it can be to consider giving up a pet, and how devastating it can be to make that decision. That’s why they always aim to help owners stay together with their animals whenever it’s safe to do so, offering support for owners from advice to practical solutions. Prevention matters just as much as rescue.

By working closely with the local community, Rain Rescue helps keep animals out of rescue when staying at home is the best option for them. And when rehoming is the only choice available, every placement is handled with care, patience, and respect. Their incredible team handles every case with care, and makes sure to put the animals and their owners first. 

Each year, hundreds of animals are helped, either by supporting families through crisis or by finding new homes where pets can finally feel secure again.

How Winning the Poll Would Help

If Rain Rescue wins our charity poll this January, the donation will go directly toward animal care. That means proper food, safe shelter, and essential medical treatment for dogs and cats waiting for their forever homes.

For many animals, this support is what makes recovery possible. You can vote today in our free poll and help the incredible Rain Rescue win a donation, so why not show your support today? One free click can change hundreds of lives. 

How You Can Help Right Now

The simplest way to support Rain Rescue this month is by voting in the charity poll right here:

1. Visit our homepage
    
2. Scroll down to the charity poll (on mobile, it appears at the bottom of the page.)
    
3. Select Rain Rescue and click “Vote”

There’s no need to sign up or enter any details, no cost, and everyone gets one vote. You can also help by donating, fundraising, volunteering, fostering, or sharing Rain Rescue’s work with others.

Fostering With Rain Rescue

Fostering plays a vital role in rescue. Rain Rescue offers fostering opportunities for people who can provide temporary care and stability for an animal in need. All foster carers complete an application process to ensure the best possible match. Fostering is a great way to help Rain Rescue, alongside voting in the poll of course. If you are keen to be part of their fostering team, visit their Become a Fosterer page today.

How Rain Rescue Keeps Going

Like many charities, Rain Rescue relies on donations, fundraising efforts, and charitable partnerships. Opportunities such as our monthly charity poll are essential in helping them continue their work. Therefore, make sure to vote for free in our poll this month, and take just a few seconds to help Rain Rescue win a donation. 

One Small Action. A Life-Changing Difference.

Voting for Rain Rescue is a small act, but it carries real weight for those in need. Every vote cast in our charity poll helps, adding up to achieve a win for one lucky charity. If they win, Rain Rescue will receive a donation which will help them provide food, warmth, medical care, and hope for animals who need it most.

We are so pleased to have Rain Rescue taking part in our charity poll for January, and for the opportunity support for animals in need. By sharing the poll with friends, family, and colleagues, our amazing supporters can help even more.

Every vote matters. Every share counts. And together, they help give dogs and cats the second chance they deserve—through every storm.

Please Note: You can vote for Rain Rescue from 1st January 2026 - 31st January 2026.