Bugsy arrived at the Hotel on Christmas Eve last year and was in a sorry state. Bugsy has unfortunately been known to the staff at Cardiff Dogs Home for a number of years as a recurring stray. On this occasion, following discussions with the Dog… Read More »Bugsy’s New Beginnings
Let’s reintroduce you to our special girl Helga, one of our longest staying residents here at the Hotel. Helga has been with us for nearly a year and was significantly struggling to adapt to kennel life, after she was sadly brought in as a “fake… Read More »Foster Spotlight: Helga
We’re delighted to announce that Team The Rescue Hotel will be returning to the Cardiff Half Marathon on Sunday 4th October 2026 and we’re inviting runners to join us in helping change the lives of rescue dogs. The Cardiff Half Marathon is one of the… Read More »Run the 2026 Cardiff Half Marathon for The Rescue Hotel
Last week we had the pleasure of visiting two schools to talk about all things The Rescue Hotel, with Princess and Dougal. At the start of the week, we had a great morning at Ysgol Gymraeg Melin Gruffydd who raised a whopping £1,268.50 for the… Read More »Education Visits: Princess and Dougal
Cecilia, now known as Cece, checked out of the Hotel a few weeks ago and is officially adjusting to life in her new home. From the moment she arrived at the Hotel through to her adoption, Cece has been on quite the health journey, but… Read More »Cecilia’s Happy, Healthy New Chapter
Not yet set a New Year’s resolution? The Rescue Hotel has you covered. With New Year’s resolutions on our minds (and our dogs by our sides), we’ve put together a few dog friendly ideas to help make this year the best one yet for both… Read More »New Year’s Resolutions: Dog Friendly Edition
As we tail off the Christmas celebrations at the Hotel and prepare to welcome the New Year, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated volunteers and outstanding staff at Cardiff Dog’s Home. Their time, energy and compassion make a difference in the… Read More »Festive Cheer at The Rescue Hotel
Santa Paws visited the Hotel residents a little early this year! Last weekend we held our annual Christmas event at Tiger Yard, Cardiff Bay and we raised over £1200 for the residents of Cardiff Dog’s Home in just a few hours. Ginger and Dart were… Read More »The Rescue Hotel Christmas Party
The Rescue Hotel was crowned Animal Charity of the Year at the Animal Star Awards 2025 last night, with co-founders Mat and Toria Acreman accepting the honour at the Village Hotel, Cardiff. “We’re so lucky to have an amazing charity with the best staff &… Read More »The Rescue Hotel named Animal Charity of the Year at Animal Star Awards
Cardiff, beware—The Rescue Hotel is summoning a howl-o-ween pop-up to Tiger Yard, Porth Teigr Way (CF10 4GA) on Saturday 25 October, 12–4pm. Meet some of our resident dogs, chat adoption/fostering with the team, and browse our merch—every purchase helps pups in our care. Dress your… Read More »The Rescue Hotel Halloween Event at Tiger Yard