Advocates for Animals - Scotland's leading animal protection organisation - www.advocatesforanimals.org

Cat Action Trust - head office site - www.cat77.org.uk

Cat Chat - information and forums for cat lovers- www.catchat.org

Dogs' Trust - dog rescue and rehoming - www.dogstrust.org.uk

Edgar's Mission - a haven for rescued farm animals near Melbourne, Australia - www.edgarsmission.org.au

Greyhound Awareness League - campaigns against the awful greyhound racing industry and rehomes rescued greyhounds - www.gal.org.uk

Hillside Farm Animal Sanctuary - farm animal sanctuary www.hillside.org.uk

Kat Kabin - makers of weather-proof outdoor cat shelters - www.katkabin.com/euro/

Tinto Kennels - recommended kennels, cattery and dog rescue based in Biggar, Lanarkshire - http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/clocks/kennels.html

Willows Animal Sanctuary - sanctuary for rescued farm animals in Aberdeenshire - www.willowsanimals.com