Rob Hinchliffe and I started Beardies in Need in early 1980s, the reason initially was to help towards vets fees and any emergency help with funding, without the need for a committee meeting. This was prompted after one young Bearded Collie girl named Pride of Ipswich was put to sleep when no funds were available. This was very upsetting for us and we vowed to never let it happen again.

Since then we are thrilled that Beardies in Need has helped many Beardies and Neardies in many ways, including rescue and re-homing.

Shirley Hinchliffe.

Ipswich Bearded Collie charity head wins a national award - June 2024

The Ipswich founder of a Bearded Collie charity has won a national award for her work in rehousing dogs. Click for more info...

Myself- runner up best rescue coordinator out of over 3000people. And Bobby won best rescue aged almost 15 years. His owner sadly passed away and he was put in Manchester dogs home. But we very quickly got him into a loving home.Picture with Joanne Platt. Lucy Rowen ..Bobby's owner. With dear Bobby and myself.

If you would like to donate to Beardies in Need, please use PayPal and send your donation to beardiesinneedpaypal@gmail.com

Thank you!

• We are concerned with the welfare of Beardies and "Neardies" wherever they may be.
• We offer a compassionate re-homing service where you may no longer be able to care for your beloved pet.
• We are also involved in the rescue and care of neglected or abandoned dogs and are always looking out for new cases.
• We highly recommend that you take out good pet insurance for your dog, but in an emergency we can also provide assistance with veterinary fees.
• We have plently of other care and welfare advice tailored to your dog's needs.
• We have humane traps, nets and poles as well as night vision goggles and a thermal imaging camera, and we can provide lots of advice on how to safely find a lost dog.
• We can also put owners in contact with animal behaviourists.

For further information, please contact us.