DOG RESCUERS, RE-HOMERS & SHELTERS

(SEE ALSO DOG BREED RESCUERS) Please Note; Inclusion on this site does not mean that we recommend these establishments. We have had a look at their web sites - THAT'S ALL!! We have had a number of comments about 'dodgy' rescue centres and always remove them from the lists - if you know of any more still listed please let us know. BEWARE OF PUPPY FARMING. Before buying a puppy from someone you don't know have a look at these sites. http://www.wag-ayrshire.org.uk http://www.dogs-r-us.org/

• Alfies Lost Dogs www.alfieslostdogs.com a site that is dedicated to helping lost dogs and dogs in need
• Allandale Animal Sanctuary: Harthill, North Lanarkshire: http://www.animalsanctuary.btik.com: Dog rehoming centre at Easter Baton Farm
  
• Animals In Need: Liverpool UK: http://www.freewebs.com/animalsinneedliverpool/ Based in the Melling area of Liverpool - UK. We arrange for all the animals to be vaccinated, neutered and microchipped before they go to their new homes
• Arthurshiel Rescue Centre, St Boswells, Borders Region: www.arthurshiel-rescue.org On behalf of the Scottish Borders Council the centre takes in all the stray dogs found within the Borders Region boundaries,a huge area, as well as unwanted pets from the general public.
• Babworth Animal Rescue: Nottingham: http://www.barkonline.co.uk Non profit rescue, find homes for unwanted and abandond animals. We have a non kill policy, all homes are checked.
• Binfield Dog Rescue: Near Reading, Berkshire: http://dogrescue.8m.com/bdr
  Re-homing dogs or all ages, breeds and sizese. Website includes a current list of dogs available for rehoming or request the latest list from bdr@dogrescue.net
• Bridledown Kennels: Kent, UK: http://www.chancepixies.com/rehome.htm 18 kennels to service the care and welfare of stray and unwanted dogs in the area. We are contracted to a number of the local authorities and Police stations with whom we work closely to provide accommodation for any dog that comes in to their care.
• Canine lifeline UK http://www.caninelifeline.co.uk List of breed rescue clubs and associations. Dog rescue and training associations. Dogs needing homes. Help with dog problems.
• C.A.R.A.(Coordination of Animal Rescue Agencies): National organisation - based Wales: http://www.cararescue.webs.com: Rescues all animals, stray dogs, cats, rabbits, birds. Coordinates with rescues nationwide.
• Care Dog Rescue: Gorleston: http://care-uk.com A non profit dog rescue located in Gorleston, Great Yarmouth and cover Norfolk, Suffolk and northern Cambridge. We do not have kennels but use foster homes to keep the dog's stress levels down to a minimum.
• Chilterns Dog Rescue Society: Chesham, Buckinghamshire: http://www.chilternsdogrescue.org.uk Takes in and rehomes dogs from surrounding local areas and from Wales. No dog needlessly destroyed.
• Clacton Animal Aid: Little Clacton, Essex: http://clactonanimalaid.org/ A re-homing centre for cats and dogs looking for caring, loving homes in North East Essex and South East Suffolk.
• CORK DOG ACTION WELFARE GROUP: http://www.dogactionwelfaregroup.ie/ Cork DAWG is an organisation founded and run completely by a network of volunteers concerned with the welfare of abandoned, abused and ill-treated dogs in Cork.
• D.A.W.G.S. http://www.dawgs.co.uk Find loving new homes for unwanted and abandoned dogs throughout the North East of Scotland.
• Debbie Berriman Dog Training School: North Yorkshire: http://www.dog-school.co.uk: Dog Rehoming Register - "Dogmatch"
• Dizzy's Deaf Dogs information site: http://www.deafk9.com: Information site for Deaf Dog Owners which includes a re-homing section
• Deaf Dogs UK http://deaf.de/deafdogs/index.html Includes list of deaf dogs for adoption
• The Deaf Dogs Page http://www.kiva.net/~lindsay/deafdogs/#News A resource for people who are living with deaf dogs. American site packed with info. No pictures - just info.
• Dog Care Association: West Yorkshire: http://www.ponderosa.org.uk: All breeds but mainly mongrels
• Dogsnose.org: UK based but global via the Internet: http://www.dogsnose.org: Internet signup resource bringing volunteer helpers and dog rescues/shelters together everywhere, dog forum and international rescue listings. Individuals and rescues must register - site run by volunteers.
• Dunroamin K9 Rescue: Harworth, Doncaster http://dunroamin-k9rescue.org.uk: Small rescue for dogs - homechecks undertaken.
• RSPCA Durham: Langley Moor Durham: http://www.rspca-durham.org.uk: To adopt a dog or cat from Durham RSPCA please visit Deerness Kennels, Langley Moor, Durham
• Battersea Dogs & Cats Home: London; Old Windsor (Berks); & Brands Hatch (Kent): http://www.dogshome.org: The mission of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is to rescue, reunite, rehabilitate and rehome the lost and abandoned dogs and cats which come into its care.
• Deerness Kennels: Langley Moor, Durham: http://www.strayaction.com Dogs, Dogs Trust, Strays, Adoption, Rescue
• Dog House: South Yorkshire UK: http://doghouse.aloveofwolves.org.uk: Info on pet dogs from choosing a dog right through its life. Helpful hints.Not a rescue site.
• Dogs for the Disabled www.dfd.org.uk Not a rescue organisation but worth a look out of interest
• Dogs.co.uk www.dogs.co.uk Community site catering for dogs and dog owners. Includes section on Homes Wanted & Offered and Rescue Centres
• Dog Rescue and Welfare Society: Stokenchurch Bucks: http://www.dog-rescue.co.uk R egistered charity taking in and caring for over 300 stray and abandoned dogs per year. Strictly no-kill policy.
  Self supporting and totally independant,rely entirely on donations and legacies. dogs for adoption and how you can help.
• DOGSEEKERS RESCUE: BUCKS/BERKS: http://www.dogseekers.co.uk/rescue.htm Rescue all gundog breeds such as Labradors and Spaniels and crossbreeds.
• DOGS TRUST (Used to be called N.C.D.L.) www.dogstrust.org.uk
• Doris Banham Sanctuary: National Organisation: http://www.dogsos.co.uk: Rescuing lost and abandoned dogs from being needlessly destroyed in pounds
• Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre: Dumfries, Scotland: http://www.caninerescue.co.uk: Small, independant, registered Scottish charity for rescue and rehoming of all types of dog.
• East Galway Animal Rescue: Co. Galway, West of Ireland: http://www.egar.org: Ireland's only Bull Breed Sanctuary.
• Endangered Dogs Defence and Rescue Ltd: National: http://www.endangereddogs.com: To campaign and oppose the Dangerous Dogs Act. For free help and advice in confidence concerning the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 and other canine legislation.
• Enfield Dog Rescue: http://www.enfielddogrescue.co.uk A solely volunteer run rescue based in Enfield. Rehome dogs throughout London & the Home Counties. Usually always have dogs that are in need of loving homes.
• Epsom Canine Rescue: Surrey: http://www.epsomcaninerescue.piczo.com Formed in 1995 to specialise in unwanted and subsequently neglected dogs within the local vicinity.
• Every Chance Rescue: National Organisation: http://www.everychancerescue.co.uk: Saving dogs from being needlessly destroyed. Rehabilitate and re-home across the UK. All homes are checked.
• Four Paws Animal Rescue: South Wales: http://www.fourpawsanimalrescue.org.uk: A small independent charity who try to help any animal in need -- those that are unwanted or in danger. Primarily, however, we tend to take in and rehome dogs, which is where our expertise is. As far as possible we try to foster dogs in a home environment where they can be assessed and cared for without the stresses of kennels.
• Gemini Kennels: Wickford, Essex: http://www.geminikennels.info Receive dogs notified by local authorities and police forces in the south Essex area and find them good homes
• Give a Dog a Home (location: UK): http://www.giveadogahome.com
  Try and help dogs and dog owners all over the UK. Rescue Directory, Message Boards, Photo Gallery, Desktop Wallpaper, On-line Jigsaws, News Letters, Advice, Competitions and more.
• HappiNess Dog Rescue: Pembrokeshire: http://www.HappiNessdogrescue.co.uk A dog rescue group helping dogs in need of a new home. Pembrokeshire based. Homes will be vetted before rehoming the dog.
• Haven Dog Rescue: By Cupar/Leven, Fife: http://www.havendogrescue.co.uk: The Haven Rescue has 20 kennels where we will be able to care for unwanted, sick and badly treated dogs. We will care for them until they are well enough to go to a new and loving home.
• Hereford and Worcester animal rescue: http://www.hwanimalrescue.org: Rescue and rehabilitation of stray, abandoned and unwanted dogs
• Hessle Dog Rescue Service: Hull, Yorkshire: http://www.jackling.karoo.net/hellodave/hdrs/: Rescuing sick, injured and abandoned dogs in Hull and the surrounding area.
• Hilbrae Rescue Kennels: Telford: http://hilbrae.co.uk: Abandoned and unwanted dogs alweays looking for homes. Visitors welcome daily.
• hope-uk: National: http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/hopeuk/: What is a puppy farm? Where do the puppies in pet shops come from? Is puppy farming still rife? The answers to all of these and more can be found here.
• Hope Rescue: National but mainly South Wales: http://www.hoperescue.org.uk: Mainly dealing with strays on Death Row in South Wales pounds, Hope Rescue co-ordinates rescue placements for dogs in emergency situations throughout the U.K. Also take in dogs for rehoming via a network of foster homes.
• Hyndburn Stray Dogs In Need: Hyndburn, Lancashire: http://www.hyndburnstraydogsinneed.co.uk: A registered charity dedicated to giving stray dogs a second chance.
• Inistioge Puppy Rescue: Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland: http://inistiogepuppyrescue.com: Dog shelter in Kilkenny, Ireland. Website includes dogs for adoption and irish animal welfare info
• Jay Gee Dog Sanctuary (Jerry Green Foundation): http://clix.to/JayGeeDogs: Rescues and re-homes dogs. This site is for the Blidworth, Nottinghamshire sanctuary, although there are Jay Gee sanctuaries nation wide. Take a look at the "virtual kennels"
• Jerry Green Dog Rescue http://www.jerrygreendogs.org.uk Has seven UK centres from Thirsk in the north to Ipswich in the south, and in 2008 found adoptive homes for 1,673 otherwise unwanted dogs.
• Just for Dogs: Derbyshire: http://www.justfordogs.org: A dog rescue centre with a strict non-destruct policy. All dogs are neutered, vaccinated, wormed, vet checked & identichipped before being re-homed. The majority of dogs at JFD are unclaimed strays collected from local police stations.
• K9 Carers Dog Rescue: Hull, E. Yorkshire: http://www.jackling.karoo.net : K9 Carers use foster homes for their dogs.
• K999 Emergency Dog Rescue: National Organisation: http://www.k999.org.uk Emergency transport rescue service. Only take calls from rescue centres, vets, and authorities who are in urgent need of a way to transport a dog in danger to a place of safety. Volunteers UK wide can assist on a 24 hr basis.
• K9 Rehoming: Bradford: http://www.k-9rehoming.piczo.com
• Kennel Club www.the-kennel-club.org.uk Details of the club registrations etc. Not a rescue site
• Lil angels home rescue: manchester: http://www.groups.msn.com/lilangelshomerescue: a rescue home for toy and small breeds of dogs including yorkies, pekes, pomeranians, poodles,papillions, westies and many more small and toy breeds
• Lost Dogs UK http://www.lostdogsuk.com Lists and photos of lost and stolen dogs in UK and Eire. Includes Lurcher Search List.
• Lost-Doggies: National UK Site: http://www.lost-doggies.com: A free service for UK dog owners dedicated to reuniting lost, stolen and stray dogs to their rightful owners.
• MADSODS: Mackworth Derby Derbyshire: http://www.madsods.com: dog rescue derby, Dogs waiting to be rehomed with the owners of their dreams.
• Man's Best Friend Rescue and Training Association (Lincoln) www.mansbestfriend.co.uk  Offering dog training classes, individual and residential, dog rescue services, behavioural consultations.
• Manchester Dogs' Home: http://www.dogshome.net Rehoming centre for lost and abandoned dogs
• MANY TEARS ANIMAL RESCUE: LLANELLI, SOUTH WALES: http://www.freewebs.com/manytearsrescue: Homes needed for many lovely dogs
• Mayflower Sanctuary : Doncaster, Retford and Worksop area: http://www.mayflowersanctuary.com: Rescuing and rehoming abused and abandoned dogs
• Maxicare dog rehoming centre: Northamptonshire: http://animals-in-need.org.uk/maxicare.htm: Maxicare dog rehoming centre are a charity which find homes for abandoned and abused dogs from in and around Northamptonshire
• NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL DOGWALKERS: http://www.dogwalkersuk.co.uk: Association which links our members with people wanting to employ freelance,trained professional dogwalkers
• N.C.D.L. (NOW CALLED DOGS TRUST) www.dogstrust.org.uk
• oldies.org.uk: countrywide: http://oldies.org.uk Although only rehome older dogs, are keen to also help to promote all dogs in rescue.
• Overlooked Rescue Dogs: http://www.rescue-dogs.co.uk: Directory of overlooked rescue dogs available for rehoming and adoption the UK.
• Northern Ireland Rehoming Centre for Dogs : http://www.lostdogsni.com
• The Pet Chip Company Ltd: National: http://www.pet-detect.com Train non-veterinarians such as breeders, groomers and Rescues to microchip dogs and cats. No rescue too small.
• Pets In Danger: National: http://www.petsindanger.co.uk: Creating a network of people across the UK, to work together to save dogs & other animals who are in danger.
• Pet rescue welfare association: denbighshire: http://www.pet-rescuecharity.co.uk: x Breeds & Pedigree dogs. All dogs are chipped, neutered, vaccinated, 6 month free insurance. home check required before adoption. Based in North Wales. Charity reg 1116170
• Plantation Dog Rescue: York: http://www.plantationboardingkennels.com Stray and handover dogs from different areas, with different backgrounds all needing homes. All dogs are nuetered, vaccinated, flead, wormed and microchipped before being rehomed. Most are on the website, please look.
• Poplar Farm Kennels: Cambridgeshire. England: http://www.poplarfarmkennels.org.uk/ Offer sanctuary and rehoming for dogs that would otherwise be destroyed.
• Porthcawl Animal Welfare Society www.pawsporthcawl.com. A charity based in S. Wales who specialise in rehoming dogs who have either been abused or whose current owners are incapable of caring for them due to infirmity or relocation.
• Pound Puppy Rescue: Poole, Dorset http://dogrescue.8m.com/ppar Rescues puppies and adult dogs, and keeps them in foster homes in the Poole, Dorset area until they find them new homes.
• Puppy Love: http://www.dogs-r-us.org/: Trying to raise public awareness of Puppy Farms.
• Rescue Remedies: London and surrounding counties: http://www.rescueremedies.co.uk: A small home based rescue whereby our dogs are fostered in a home environment throughout London, Surrey, Hertfordshire and Hampshire where they are assessed and prepared for finding their forever, loving homes
• Rochdale Dog Rescue: Burnley but has national network: http://www.rochdale-dog-rescue.com: A dog rescue network that liaises with dog rescue centres across the UK to find placements for dogs in a northern pound who are unclaimed and due to be put to sleep after 7 days.
• Rotherham Dog Rescue: Rotherham,South Yorkshire: http://www.rotherham-dog-rescue.co.uk: Dog rescue Rotherham South Yorks
• Raining Cats and Dogs: Cleveland: http://www.rainingcatsanddogs.org.uk A small group of rescues who rescue and re-home cats and dogs in the North East of England. Based in Cleveland.
• Rain Rescue: Rotherham, South Yorkshire: http://www.rainrescue.co.uk Mixed breeds, only a small rescue but take out of pounds, try to build them up to health and find the right home for each
• Ruff Luck Rescue: Birmingham: http://www.ruffluckrescue.org.uk
• Rutland Stray Dog Sanctuary: Nr. melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.: http://www.pawsnpads.com: Stray Dog sanctuary nr melton mo
• Ryedale Dog Rescue: Ryedale / North Yorkshire: http://www.ryedaledogrescue.org.uk fundraising group, helping to support the care and welfare of unwanted dogs in the Ryedale area. Affiliated to Whitby & Scarborough & District Dog Rescue
• SAVE OUR STRAYS: MARSKE - CLEVELAND: http://saveourstrays.org.uk: Small animal charity (No.1119493) dedicated to rescuing and re-homing Dogs from the pound.
• S.C.A.M.P.S.: hampshire: http://www.scamps4straydogs.org works with Local Authorities in Hampshire to rehome stray dogs - trying to build a regional stray centre.
• strictly strays medical fund: swindon: http://www.strictlystrays.fsnet.co.uk: dogs need rehoming
• Second Chance Kennels: Thornton Fife Scotland: http://www.secondchancekennelsthornton.co.uk Rehome dogs and puppies all homes are vetted
• Stilesmeadow Dog Sanctuary: Bosley, near Macclesfield and Congleton, Cheshire: http://www.stilesmeadow.co.uk: Stilesmeadow is situated at Bosley near Congleton and Macclesfield, Cheshire, and is dedicated to rehoming rescue dogs.
• South Coast Rescue - Dogs Only: Hayling Island, Hampshire: http://www.fossyonline.co.uk/rescue.html: Rehoming dogs from home to home. No animals kept on premises
• St Francis Home for Animals: Cornwall: http://www.stfrancisfourcanines.co.uk/: Dog rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming charitable trust registered charity
• Stilesmeadow Dog Sanctuary: Bosley, Cheshire: http://www.stilesmeadow.co.uk Dedicated to rehoming rescue dogs, situated at Bosley between Macclesfield and Congleton, Cheshire
• Stokenchurch Dog Rescue: Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire: http://www.stokenchurchdogrescue.co.uk: Registered charity taking in and caring for over 300 stray and abandoned dogs per year. Strictly no-kill policy. Self supporting and totally independant,rely entirely on donations and legacies. Dogs for adoption and how you can help.
• Waterside Action Group (WAG): Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland: http://www.wag-ayrshire.org.uk Set up to to prevent the inhumane practice of Puppy Farming.
• Wolfwood: North Lancashire www.wolfwood.co.uk Devoted to the rescue and rehoming of the least wanted dogs from the area and are expanding with Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation. Rescue orphaned, injured and displaced wildlife. A very small, but dedicated and friendly rescue.