Does anyone know how I can find out if a dog rescue is really a "charity"

I've checked with the Kennel Club & Charity commissioners & they nothing about a "charity that operates near Suouthend where my mum lives called Alpine Dog Rescue

They had a bull terrier for rehoming & my mum was interested as she's had Bull Terriers all her life til last year when her old girl died

She's a bit sceptical as they don't have kennels or anything so can anyone help

Extract from the Central Register of Charities maintained by the Charity Commission for England and Wales
Main Charity 1062511
ALPINE ANIMAL RESCUE

This is the info I have found from the charity commision web site and also I found the following on another site :

Alpine Animal Rescue (Alpine Dog Rescue)
Alpine Animal Rescue is a dog rescue and re-homing charity in the area of Rochford, Southend-on-Sea, Essex.
Unfortunately, their current situation is that they haven't had the money to keep their rescue kennels in Durham Road, and are now running their charity shop at 52, Ashingdon Road near where Rochford Hospital used to be (telephone 01702 541851).
I imagine that they would be very grateful if there is someone out there willing to donate kennel space for the cause.

However, they actively organise and keep a register of foster homes with dogs for rehoming so if you're looking to adopt a dog please call them.

REGISTERED CHARITY No. 1062511

52 ASHINGDON ROAD, ROCHFORD. 01702 541851

or LONDON ROAD, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA. 01702 433434

To be a charity registered with the charity commissioners you have to have a turn over of over £1,000 per annum. Many voluntary groups can't reach that target, so just carry on hoping for help and donations. They work they do is every bit as important and useful as the big registered charities, and in a certain charities case probably better!

Not all rescues are registered charities some are Voluntary organisations this doesnt detract from the good work that any volunteer does,in order to be a registered charity you usually need a commitee,chairman etc.. unfortunatly things dont always run smoothly and you will have the same people doing all the work and the others in it for the Kudos, you also find that its very hard to get enough people interested for long enough,there are some very good registered charities and some very good voluntary societys, I know of A registered Charity in The North West who only take in pedigree dogs they will not take oldies,they will not take neglected dogs they sell the dogs for a lot of money with papers which is wrong !! as the whole point in retaining papers is that people will not breed from the dogs or be tempted to,I amongst others have contacted the Charity commision about this so called charity and they dont want to know,as long as they take in dogs and find them homes that is all thats required, please dont judge a rescue as to wether its registered or not judge them on the work they do our Rescue never says no to a dog in need regardless of age or condition,we dont own our own kennels we fundraise to pay private boarding for the dogs and there is no time limit .We rehome approximatly 200 to 250 a year,we are also backed by (but not financially)a breed club so therefore are in the KC breed rescue directory, any rescue can run out of money it doesnt make them disreputable

Well said Mattie :-) Leigh

Thanks for the infomation I will give mum a ring I've found it on the site I looked under Dog Rescue instead of animal rescue

I think my mum's too old for another Bullie(she 75 ) Any suggestions for a smaller dog for her ?

Any help would be appreciated

Mary

Hi, I think emphasis must be on what age of dog your Mum will take rather than size as a very laid back mature dog would probably be ok,is she able to excercise a dog? or will you do that for her? you should also plan for what will happen should ( God Forbid) your Mum be unable to look after her dog anymore Its always sad when a life long Dog Lover is discriminated against by age our rescue tries to match up elderley people with a suitable older dog but you'd be surpirised how many want a puppy !!
we also arrange to take any dog back during his lifetime so that covers all eventuallitys.
Good Luck anyway

Hi Mattie

I'd love to look her dog & exercise it but I live in Ireland A bit far for daily walks :)

My Mum lives with my brother so there would be no problems looking after any dog It's just Bullies of any age are incredibly strong

She doesn't want a puppy & we'reworking on a smaller(power) dog

She does like to take a walk or two each day & visits her friends etc

I was thinking of an easy care coat so she can do the grooming herself you know what her generation are like fiercely independant & strong willed

Possibly a whippet or similar ? They are very gentle dogs I know &have a reputation for doing as much or as little as the owners want

Jow about a minibull terier, or a Boston, Frenchie even? (French Bulldog)/

Thanks I look into their rescues for Mum :)

Hi guest, This is a well respected local dog rescue charity. I help in their local shop. If you would like any further information, you are welcome to contact them, or me.

Thanks :)

but Sara answered my questions I live so far away from Mum(she's in Thorpe Bay & I'm in Ireland) that I couldn't help myself

My brother visited me last week & mentioned she was feeling like getting another dog & a lady in a petshop had mentioned this dog

As I've mentioned in my post above I don't think she could cope with another Bullie her last one was 14 when she died

I thought a gentler dog like a whippet might suit her ?

Just so you know I am also aware of the Bull Terrier in rescue and unfortunately is there through no fualt of her own. The owner of the rescue is considering keeping her however there could be a problem. She has a great dislike of cats which excludes me from offering her a home however I have offered to pay for her to stay where she is until a suitable home can be found. If that takes 1 week, 1 month or 1 year financially she is covered.

It was the least I could do for a breed I love so much and for people who work so hard rescuing and giving hope to our 4 legged friends.

That would rule out my Mum then as the Lady who lives next door has Birman(?) cats & Siamese

Thanks for the information

:)

Mary-
I would say that a Whippet would make an ideal pet for your mother, since they are quiet, gentle, easy to look after and don't usually pull on the lead (mine doesn't anyway!) They love going out for walks but in the house are very lazy and comfort loving. They can get on with cats as long as they have not already got into the habit of chasing them (my whippet lives peacefully with 6 cats).
Whether she chose a dog or bitch, both sexes are nice to live with.
Keep us posted on whatever she decides.
Liz

Thanks everyone

Mum is quite keen to get a dog & got her round to whippets & she mentioned a couple of gentlemen she used to know from years ago

Frank Moore & George Carmichael

I've a feeling that they are no longer with us but didn't like to ask Mum

I can remember the names but not a lot else as I've been out of England for such a long time