Following are some links that you may find useful.

www.rspca.org.uk
Animal welfare charity.

www.bluecross.org.uk
Charity dedicated to the health and happiness of animals.

www.dogstrust.org.uk
Charity with a centre in Shoreham, near Brighton who find homes for dogs.

Veterinary Surgeons Act 1996
Act regulating medical treatment for animals.

www.rspca-brighton.co.uk
Rescue centre and animal shelter in Brighton.

www.raystede.org
Raysted animal centre and animal shelter in East Sussex.