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The Wainwright Shelter
Animal Rescue Cumbria
From humble beginnings, Kapellan is now a fine example of its kind.
It is staffed by a small team of able and dedicated professional animal carers who are supplemented by a group of equally dedicated volunteers.
The standard of care provided is second to none. All our animals are examined and treated by Vets from the excellent Westmorland Veterinary Group.
They are well socialised and handled. The dogs receive free running exercise several times daily.
Visitors to Kapellan are welcome by appointment between the hours 11 am and 3 pm every day except Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
In 1972 a group of like minded ladies formed Animal Rescue Cumbria after reading an article in the local press stating the large number of unwanted pets which had been put to sleep by the local RSPCA, as suitable homes for them were not available.
The group were determined to do better and did so by taking animals into their homes and boarding them at various establishments until permanent approved homes could be found.
They embarked on numerous fund raising activities to provide food, shelter and veterinary care.
In 1974 the group recruited Alfred and Betty Wainwright. A.W. Was elected Chairman of the organisation and under his guidance, Animal Rescue Cumbria was registered as a Charity.
Through the generosity of A.W. a fund was established with a view to creating a Rescue Centre. After a great deal of effort Kapellan was bought in 1984 and the following year was set up as a Rescue Centre.