About Us
The Association of Dogs
and Cats Homes
The Association Of British Dogs Homes was founded in 1985 by
Mr Tom Field-Fisher, who at the time was the Chairman of
The Committee of The Dogs Home Battersea.
Through the Association members would exchange ideas and information
about the collection, shelter and re-homing of lost and unwanted dogs.
In 1999 the Association changed its name to the Association of
Dogs & Cats Homes due to the large proportion of members who were
also dealing with the welfare of cats.
Since its birth, it has grown
immensely and now has four very productive meetings a year
and arranges conferences every 18 months for its delegates and staff.
There are now 51 members of the Association with new
applications
coming in all the time. The members comprise charities of
all sizes situated throughout England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland
and the Channel Islands. The Association acts as a platform
for identifying and disseminating information on best practice
and for raising the standards of animal welfare.
At the 2002 AGM, the Association changed its name from the
Association of British Dogs and Cats Homes to its present
name. The Association was already involved with Irish and
American organisations and it was felt that it wanted to be
more of an international body, as this would only further
the benefits to animals around the world.
The purpose of the Association
is to:
- Develop good practice
and influence others working in the rescue and/or rehoming
of dogs and cats.
- Address common problems
and issues.
- Exchange information internally
and provide mutual support.
- Combine resources to encourage
Governments to introduce workable, pet welfare legislation.
- Exchange knowledge and
experience in the building of new centres.
- Achieve best value for
money from suppliers.
On the 19th July 1984, Mr Field-Fisher
chaired a meeting of interested parties to discuss the idea
of setting up an Association. The rest is history and from
a simple but inspired idea, the Association has grown from
strength to strength.
To download a copy of the Association's
Constitution
please click on the link here.
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