Technology built around real animal welfare work
Gifted Solutions develops modern digital systems for animal charities, shelters, sanctuaries, rescue centres, equine organisations and welfare teams that need reliable, practical tools to manage complex daily work.
Our flagship platforms, Gifted Animals and Gifted Equines, bring records, workflows, communications, reporting and public-facing services together in one secure environment.
The result is a more connected way to manage animals, people, tasks and information from first contact through to assessment, care, rehabilitation, rehoming and long-term support.
Instead of relying on disconnected spreadsheets, paper files or outdated databases, organisations can work from a single system designed around the realities of animal welfare.
Gifted Animals is already supporting organisations with the tools they need to modernise operations, improve visibility and make better decisions.
It is flexible enough for smaller teams, powerful enough for larger multi-site organisations, and continually developed with input from people working directly in the sector.
Gifted Animals & Gifted Equines
Gifted Animals and Gifted Equines are powerful welfare management platforms designed to help charities, rescues, sanctuaries and educational organisations streamline operations, improve collaboration and make better informed decisions through connected data and intelligent workflows.
Gifted Animals
Every animal has a story. Every organisation has a mission.
Gifted Animals brings them together through technology designed to help welfare organisations understand more, achieve more and ultimately improve outcomes for the animals in their care.
Gifted Equines
Horses are unique. The organisations that support them are too.
That's why Gifted Equines was created to provide a flexible and innovative platform that adapts to the way equine organisations work, helping them improve efficiency, collaboration and welfare outcomes.
Testimonials and references
With huge thanks to our community of amazing Animal Care experts.
Alex Stevenson - Kennel & Cattery Manager - Leicester Animals Aid Association
What challenges were you facing before using Gifted, and what made you choose it - What improvements have you seen since you started using Gifted, and which features have helped you most?
We found it to be quite labour intensive and time consuming having to sift through folders of paperwork when wanting to check something as simple as a dog/cat’s weight progress, what medication they are currently on, or a summary of their health assessment.
With Gifted, we can find all this very quickly and easily with the click of a button. In addition, matching rehoming applications to animals has made generating rehoming paperwork so quick and easy, especially as it links with the 4 weeks free pet insurance that we give out to each adopter through petplan.
What’s your favourite thing about Gifted?
The ease of which we can find out all the animals previous health history, including medicatons, weights, special diets and walking routines.
In one sentence, how would you describe Gifted to someone like you?
Gifted is an easy to use system that effectively collates everything you need to know about an animal in one place, giving access to all their information at the click of a button.
How would you describe your experience with the Gifted team and our helpdesk support?
We cannot fault the Gifted team, they have been incredibly helpful, supportive and sometimes incredibly patient with us while we settle into the system.
The system was a massive change for our organisation and the team have always been on hand to help us set it all up as seamlessly as possible, doing so in stages to ensure we are fully familiar with each section before moving onto the next.
This has prevented such a major upheaval to our working processes from being too overwhelming and has helped ease us into the system gently.
Sue Burton - Founder and Manager - Renus Memorial Horse Sanctuary
Before I started using Gifted, I kept animal details and veterinary histories in a Word document. Whenever I needed to check a specific issue, I would spend ages searching through pages of notes.
To confirm dates of birth, I had to physically locate their passports in a filing cabinet. We chose Gifted because it sounded like a truly helpful and efficient solution.
Recently, when a vet arrived in the early hours of the morning, I didn’t have to scramble around the office to pull files together. I simply went to the Gifted site and ran a report on the specific animal.
In seconds, I had his entire history—including veterinary, farrier, dental, and worming records, as well as his arrival date and age.
With over 70 equines in our care, remembering these details in the middle of the night is impossible, and the animal management side of the system has been a massive relief.
Everything is now in one place; I no longer have to search across multiple locations. I used to struggle with version control, such as finding two copies of my Word document on the PC and not knowing which one was updated.
That issue is impossible on the Gifted system. It is centralised, secure, and always accessible.
It is incredibly easy to use and has made my day-to-day life so much simpler.
The team is fantastic—knowledgeable, eager to help, and super friendly. The backup and helpdesk support is always there exactly when you need it.
Areika Bickerton - Head of Operations - Birmingham Dogs Home
What challenges were you facing before using Gifted, and what made you choose it?
Before moving to Gifted, we were working with a system that limited our ability to operate efficiently and integrate across key areas of the organisation.
Much of our work relied on manual processes, and there was a lack of connectivity between departments such as kennelling, veterinary care, and fundraising.
We chose Gifted because of its ability to bring everything together into one integrated, digital platform, tailored to the needs of animal welfare organisations.
What’s your favourite thing about Gifted?
Even at this pre-go-live stage, our favourite aspect of Gifted is how it is shaping a more streamlined and connected way of working.
The system provides a clear, joined-up view of each dog’s journey, and we can already see how this will improve efficiency, reporting, and ultimately the level of care we provide.
In one sentence, how would you describe Gifted to someone like you?
Gifted is a modern, intuitive animal management system that brings together all aspects of operations into one seamless platform, enabling charities like ours to work smarter and prepare for better outcomes for the animals in our care.
How would you describe your experience with the Gifted team and our helpdesk support?
Our experience with the Gifted team has been extremely positive throughout the implementation phase.
They have been responsive, collaborative, and genuinely invested in understanding our processes, while the helpdesk support has been prompt and helpful in resolving queries as we work through testing and configuration.
Vicky Crane - Admin Support - The Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary
What challenges were you facing before using Gifted, and what made you choose it
As others have already mentioned, the old system required so much manual input
What improvements have you seen since you started using Gifted, and which features have helped you most?
The amount of automation that we now have
The system is constantly evolving to meet our business needs
For me, the quick glance microchip & unchecked report. This ensures that all are checked and resolved.
What’s your favourite thing about Gifted?
The ability to run reports with ease such as numbers of animals rehomed in a week
In one sentence, how would you describe Gifted to someone like you?
Admin tasks simplified
How would you describe your experience with the Gifted team and our helpdesk support?
Brilliant, even low priority tickets are resolved very quickly and they always ask us to check it before closing the ticket
Gifted Animals is a fast growing connected community of animal welfare organisations and shelters, united by a shared commitment to leading-edge technology that supports exceptional care today and drives innovation for tomorrow.
Mare and Foal Sanctuary
The Mare and Foal Sanctuary is the largest equine rescue charity in the South West of England, dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming horses and ponies that have been abandoned, neglected, or abused. Founded in 1988, the organization provides a lifelong sanctuary for the equines in its care.
The sanctuary ensures this lifelong commitment primarily through a network of knowledgeable carers, while those horses and ponies with more complex needs are cared for at their peaceful sanctuary sites in Devon.
Their work extends beyond rescue and rehabilitation in several key ways:
Equine Assisted Services: The charity utilizes their rescued ponies in therapeutic, equine-assisted learning sessions to support the wellbeing of vulnerable children, young people, and adults.
Support and Advice: They offer free advice and support to horse owners to promote responsible care.
Environmental Stewardship: The sanctuary promotes biodiversity by creating natural, vibrant environments where horses, wildlife, and plants can thrive.
Educational Outreach: They engage the public by sharing their expertise on equine behavior and the importance of caring for the countryside.
Birmingham Dogs Home
Birmingham Dogs Home is a leading animal welfare organisation based in the West Midlands, serving as a vital lifeline for stray, abandoned, and unwanted dogs. Since its founding in 1892, the charity has played an integral role in the community, providing a safe haven and a second chance to thousands of dogs each year.
The organisation is committed to providing compassionate care, with operations spanning centres in Solihull and Wolverhampton. Their dedication to welfare is evidenced by the following:
Extensive Impact: The charity cares for over 2,000 dogs annually.
Comprehensive Support: They work closely with nine local authorities to take in stray and abused animals, often providing necessary medical care, behavioural rehabilitation, and training to prepare them for their forever homes.
Specialised Facilities: To ensure high standards of welfare, the organisation has developed its own in-house veterinary clinic and a dedicated behavioural unit to support dogs with complex needs.
Independent Operation: As an entirely self-funded charity that receives no government backing, they rely completely on the generosity of public donors, grants, and the dedication of volunteers to manage their operational and veterinary costs.
By operating through this strong community support, Birmingham Dogs Home ensures that every dog in their care receives the professional attention and resources necessary to lead a happy, fulfilled life.
New Beginnings
New Beginnings is a leading charity dedicated to the welfare, retraining, and rehoming of former racehorses. Since 2010, their team has provided a secure environment and a fresh start for Thoroughbreds transitioning from the racing industry to life as leisure, competition, or companion horses.
They are committed to the long-term wellbeing of every horse that enters their care, ensuring that no horse is ever sold. Every animal remains under the charity’s lifetime protection, offering a vital safety net for horses should their circumstances change.
They help these highly trained athletes adapt to new roles by carefully assessing their needs and matching them with the right homes, often supporting the Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) through their "Vulnerable Horse Scheme". Beyond their retraining facilities, they also provide valuable educational outreach, taking ambassador horses into schools, hospices, and care homes to share the intelligence and gentle nature of the breed with the wider community.
In addition to their hands-on work, New Beginnings actively challenges outdated perceptions of former racehorses, advocating for their versatility and promoting a deeper understanding of the care and routine required for these horses to flourish in their new lives.
Oxford Animal Sanctuary
The Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary is a long-standing organisation based in Stadhampton that serves as a vital lifeline for stray, abandoned, and unwanted animals in the region. Since its establishment in 1967, the sanctuary has remained committed to a strict "non-destruction policy", ensuring that no healthy animal is ever put down.
They provide a compassionate environment where animals are cared for until they can be successfully rehomed. For those animals unable to find a new home, the sanctuary offers a permanent, high-quality life within their facilities.
Their commitment to animal welfare is evidenced by the following:
Extensive Impact: Throughout their history, the organisation has provided care and support to over 35,000 animals.
Daily Care: On any given day, they support between 70 and 100 animals, including dogs, cats, kittens, rabbits, and long-term goat residents.
Independent Operation: Because they do not receive government or local authority funding, the sanctuary relies entirely on the dedication of volunteers and the generosity of public donors to manage their significant veterinary and operational expenses.
By operating exclusively through community support, they ensure that every animal in their care receives the attention and resources necessary for a safe and dignified life.
Hope Rescue
Hope Rescue is a leading dog welfare charity dedicated to saving the lives of stray, abandoned, and unwanted dogs in South Wales. Since 2005, their team has provided a second chance to thousands of dogs in need of a fresh start, operating from their dedicated facilities in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
They are committed to taking in all stray dogs from six local authorities across South Wales—Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Blaenau Gwent, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Bridgend, and the western half of the Vale of Glamorgan—regardless of the animal’s age, breed, or medical condition.
They help the most vulnerable dogs within their local communities by working closely with local authorities to support them in managing stray dogs, as well as those seized from low-welfare or illegal breeders. They carefully prepare these dogs for their second chance at a happy life, taking the necessary time to assess each individual's needs and find them the perfect home.
In addition to their rescue work, they provide valuable support to pet owners in crisis who need to rehome their pets. Furthermore, Hope Rescue actively campaigns for improvements to animal welfare legislation and enforcement, while providing advice and support to the public regarding responsible dog ownership.
Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary
Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary is a dedicated charity based in Markfield, Leicestershire, that serves as a vital lifeline for animals in need within the region. Since its establishment in 1994, the sanctuary has remained committed to a policy where no animal is put down unless advised to do so by a veterinary surgeon.
They provide a compassionate environment where they rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome a variety of animals, often taking in specific species that other local charities lack the resources to support.
Their commitment to animal welfare is evidenced by the following:
Comprehensive Care: The sanctuary works to relieve the suffering of animals by providing a rescue home for unwanted creatures and treatment for those that are sick or ill-treated.
Rehoming Services: They provide a rehoming service for animals fit to be adopted, including a neutering and spaying option when necessary.
Independent Operation: Because they receive no government funding or grants, the sanctuary relies entirely on the generosity of public donations and the dedication of volunteers to manage their operational and veterinary expenses.
Community Support: Their work is supported by various community initiatives, including their own charity shops, which help fund their ongoing rescue mission.
By operating through public support, they ensure that the animals in their care receive the resources and attention necessary for a safe and dignified life.
Leicester Animal Aid
Leicester Animal Aid is an independent rescue and rehoming centre for cats and dogs, based in Huncote, Leicestershire. Since its founding in 1956, the charity has been dedicated to helping animals that are lost, abandoned, neglected, or relinquished because their owners can no longer care for them.
Their commitment to animal welfare is evidenced by the following:
Comprehensive Care: Every animal is assessed by an experienced team and receives a warm bed, nutritious food, and individual attention, ensuring they feel secure and loved, often for the first time in their lives.
Veterinary Support: Upon arrival, residents undergo a full veterinary health check and receive necessary treatments, including vaccinations, microchipping, and flea or worm prevention.
Dedicated Matching: The charity works diligently to find the right home for every pet, providing ongoing guidance and practical help to owners long after the adoption process is complete.
Community Outreach: Through their Community Companion Pet Support Scheme, they also provide assistance to the elderly, disabled, and vulnerable to help them care for their pets in their own homes.
Operating independently without government funding, the centre relies entirely on the generosity of the public and the dedication of volunteers to sustain their rescue mission.
Irish Horse Welfare Trust
The Irish Horse Welfare Trust (IHWT) is a registered animal welfare charity that serves as a vital lifeline for horses in Ireland. Established in 1999 and formally set up in 2001, the organisation was founded to address the plight of neglected, abandoned, and ill-treated horses. It is recognised as one of the largest dedicated equine charities in Ireland.
Operating from its Equine Centre in Woodenbridge, near Arklow in County Wicklow, the IHWT provides a specialist rehabilitation facility for equines, including Thoroughbreds transitioning from racing careers.
Their commitment to equine welfare is evidenced by the following:
Rescue and Rehabilitation: The charity rescues, rehabilitates, and re-homes horses that have been abandoned, neglected, or abused, often dealing with cases of severe cruelty. They care for an average of 65 to 75 equines at any one time, though they have accommodated up to 100 in recent years.
Racehorse Aftercare: The IHWT has initiated a pioneering programme for the retraining and re-homing of former racehorses, an initiative supported by Horse Racing Ireland and the Irish Racehorse Trainers Association.
Education and Support: The charity acts as a key player in supporting urban horse projects, providing educational resources, horse care training, and equine identification clinics.
Independent Operation: As a charity that relies heavily on public donations, grants, and fundraising, they work collaboratively with local Gardaí, non-governmental organisations, and government authorities to ensure the welfare of the animals in their care.
By operating a dedicated facility and fostering partnerships across the industry, the IHWT ensures that rescued equines receive the necessary intervention and professional care required for a second chance at a safe life.
The Moorland Mousie Trust
The Moorland Mousie Trust is a dedicated charity based at the Exmoor Pony Centre in the heart of the Exmoor National Park, established in 2000 to promote and protect the endangered, rare-breed Exmoor pony. The Trust was founded with the primary goal of ensuring that surplus foals removed from the moor during the annual autumn gatherings were not sent to the meat market.
Their work has since evolved to encompass all aspects of Exmoor pony welfare, with a commitment to ensuring these animals are treated with dignity and respect.
Their efforts to safeguard the future of the breed include:
Foal Support: The charity provides a specialised base for foals arriving straight off the moor, where staff and volunteers use natural horsemanship techniques to familiarise them with human handling and basic training, known as "foal school".
Rehoming and Conservation: After their initial training, the ponies are prepared for new lives, either in foster homes or as vital tools in conservation grazing schemes across the UK.
Environmental Impact: With over 20 years of experience in conservation grazing and rewilding, the Trust currently manages nearly 300 ponies across more than 60 sites, helping to support wildlife and land management.
Public Engagement: The Exmoor Pony Centre, which opened to the public in 2006, acts as a hub for their activities and offers visitors the opportunity to connect with the ponies and learn about the breed.
To date, the charity has helped secure the future of over 500 Exmoor ponies, providing them with a chance at a happy and secure life.
Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary
The Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary is a dedicated charity based in Ingatestone, Essex, that serves as a vital refuge for horses, ponies, donkeys, and other animals that have been victims of physical or mental abuse, abandonment, or neglect. Established in 1983 by Sue Burton, the sanctuary was founded as a memorial to her horse, Remus, and has since grown into a sanctuary that provides a permanent home for animals that can no longer be ridden or are considered "unwanted".
Their commitment to animal welfare is evidenced by the following:
Lifelong Sanctuary: The sanctuary provides a secure, permanent haven where rescued animals can live out their lives in peace and safety, ensuring they are never sold or passed on.
Comprehensive Care: Beyond basic shelter, they provide specialised medical and rehabilitative care for animals arriving with complex physical injuries or psychological trauma.
Educational Outreach: The sanctuary actively promotes animal welfare by providing educational talks and tours, helping the public understand the responsibilities of animal ownership and the history of their rescue work.
Independent Operation: As a charity that receives no statutory funding, they rely entirely on the generosity of public donors, sponsors, and the hard work of volunteers to cover the significant costs of feed, veterinary bills, and maintenance.
By operating through community-driven support, the Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary ensures that every animal in their care receives the professional attention, love, and resources necessary for a dignified life.
Forever Hounds Trust
The Forever Hounds Trust is a dedicated charity specialising in the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of greyhounds and lurchers across England. Since its founding in 1996, the organisation has been committed to providing a safe haven for these dogs, many of whom have been abandoned, neglected, or retired from the racing industry.
Their commitment to the welfare of sighthounds is evidenced by the following:
Comprehensive Care: They provide a supportive environment that focuses on the specific physical and emotional needs of greyhounds and lurchers, ensuring each dog receives necessary veterinary treatment, behavioural assessment, and individual care.
Rehoming Focus: The trust works diligently to match each dog with a suitable "forever home," offering ongoing guidance and support to adopters to ensure a successful transition.
Advocacy and Education: Beyond direct rescue, they actively campaign for improvements in sighthound welfare and raise public awareness regarding the needs and gentle nature of these breeds.
Volunteer-Led Support: As an organisation that receives no government funding, they rely entirely on the dedication of their volunteers and the generosity of public donors to fund their rescue mission and maintain their facilities.
By operating through a network of foster homes and dedicated volunteers, the trust ensures that every dog in their care receives the attention and resources required for a dignified and happy life.
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