Mutts in Distress is an animal shelter located at Normandale Kennels, in Little Hallingbury near Bishops Stortford on the Hertfordshire / Essex border.

We rescue dogs from local pounds that would otherwise be destroyed, and offer them for rehoming.

See the dogs who are currently looking for new homes.

Look further down on this page to see some special stories about dogs who have needed our help.

FOSTER HOMES ARE NEEDED URGENTLY.
There are more dogs needing rescue than there are kennels available. Some dogs will have to be turned away if no other option is found. Could you offer a temporary home ?
Please call 01279 656633 and leave a message if you could help one of the needy souls.

Urgently required! Does anyone have a Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner. Dog food is always needed too.

Also towels, bedding, blankets, single duvet covers etc.

Any donations of double knitting wool that can be used to knit up dog coats and if anyone that knits could offer their services please.

If anyone has any collars, leads, check chains, or large dog coats, Mutts desperately need them for the new residents.

Our rehoming policy

We are sorry, but we do not take unwanted dogs from members of the public. If you find a dog, please take it to a police station or call the local council’s dog warden.  The owner may be frantically trying to find their pet.

We also provide:
Microchipping by appointment
A qualified and approved microchipping centre
Identity Discs sold and engraved while you wait
Dog leads and collars for sale

Find us at:
New Barn Lane
Little Hallingbury
Bishops Stortford
Hertfordshire
CM22 7PR
Tel : 01279 656633

Please only call between 9.00am and 7.00pm. The number is a private line and consideration when calling would be appreciated.

Have you lost a dog?

Take at look at Lostdogsuk.com

Roslyn's story

Hello, everyone! My name's Roslyn, and the kind people at Mutts have been looking after me. I really wasn't very well at the start, but now I'm a lot better.

Read on ...

Harry's story

I need a very special home.
Can you help ?

Click here to see my story so far.

Spartacus's story

I'm Spartacus.
I was left for dead in Greece but survived and will be starting a new life soon.

You can follow my progress, but a word of warning - there are some upsetting photos ...

Kai's story

Kai is a young, adult Rotweiller who arrived here with his father Ice. Both appear to have been severely neglected and between them, weighed less than one healthy male Rotweiller would weigh. Kai is one of the most severe cases of malnourishment we have seen in recent years, requiring extensive veterinary treatment including hospitalisation.

Read more about Kai and Ice here