Companies providing services and products to the animal welfare sector are now invited to secure their place as a supporter of the ADCH Annual Conference 2027, one of the UK’s leading events for animal welfare professionals, charities and sector partners.

The consultation on the proposed revised ADCH Minimum Welfare & Operational Standards is now open, following discussion at the recent Open Meeting and the ADCH Conference. The revised standards form part of ADCH’s ongoing commitment to promoting standards of animal welfare across the rescue and rehoming sector.

ADCH is delighted that Defra have finally agreed an exemption scheme which permits owners of XL Bullies to exempt their dogs if they don’t believe they are now required to be exempted by the legislation.

ADCH is delighted to announce the appointment of Caroline Johnson as its new Executive Director, following a robust recruitment process. Caroline will join the Association in mid-October 2026.

ADCH has published the headline results of our annual survey activity with members, our Annual Return, representing an annual collective set of information from our members.

ADCH will be saying farewell to two valued members of its Central Team later this year as Executive Director Rebecca Cooper (Becky) and Membership Services Manager Thérèse Carr prepare to leave the organisation.

The Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) recently held elections for three positions on its Board of Trustees. The results were announced at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 14 July by ADCH Honorary Secretary Mike Webb.

The Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) virtually on 14 July 2026, bringing together member organisations from across the UK, Ireland and the Channel Islands. The online event provided a valuable opportunity to reflect on the achievements of the past year, review the Association’s annual accounts and share the results of the Board elections.