We are a 100% volunteer-run rescue, founded in 2016.

Pippa’s Army began with one missing miniature Schnauzer, Pippa, who was lost for three weeks. A group of dedicated volunteers came together to help find her, and when she was safely reunited with her family, they chose to keep the Facebook group going to support others going through the same thing.

Since then, we have been helping reunite lost pets with their families across Havering and Thurrock.

In 2018, we expanded our work to support cats in need, creating a foster-based rescue for those without homes.

In March 2025, we proudly became a registered charity.