Useful Links - *** TRAINING SITE ***

UK Wide - Blind Dog Rescue UK

Blind Dog Rescue UK - a charity rescuing blind and partially sighted dogs throughout Europe.

UK Wide - Blue Cross Adoption Centres

Directory of dogs available for rehoming across the UK. Wide range of search options, including location, "can live with...", or breed.

UK Wide - Broken Halo Rescue

Broken Halo Dog Rescue is a non-profit, no-kill, dog rescue organisation, who assess, rehabilitate and re-home dogs to homes all over the UK

UK Wide - DogsBlog.com

Directory of dogs available for rehoming at rescue shelters across the UK, searchable by breed, age, gender or by shelter.

UK Wide - Dogs Trust

Directory of dogs available for rehoming across the UK. Search by centre, size, breed or age.

UK Wide - English Setter Association Welfare

For the Rescue, Rehoming & Welfare of English Setters in the UK. They offer advice and help with welfare issues and essentially the 'RESCUE' of English Setters and their owners.

UK Wide - English Setter Rescue Association

Offering help with rehoming and adoption as well as supporting owners.

UK Wide - Independent Setter Rescue & Rehome (The)

The Independent Setter Rescue & Rehome was formed from the belief that dogs deserve better. They aim to help find homes for dogs and also offer training advice.

UK Wide - Jerry Green Dog Rescue Centres

Rescue, care for and rehome abandoned and unwanted dogs, and will never put a dog to sleep unless its health or temperament make this the kindest option.

UK Wide - RSPCA

The RSPCA rescue and rehome thousands of dogs each year - each one comes with a unique personality ready made.

UK Wide - The Kennel Club's "Find a Rescue" facility

A comprehensive listing of reputable rescues for all kinds of dogs.

UK Wide - Oldies Club

Could you adopt an older dog? Oldies Club helps older dogs find loving homes, fom shelters around the UK.

UK Wide - Yappy Ever After

Yappy Ever After is a friendly foster based dog rescue and has a nationwide network of foster homes and supporters.

Berkshire - Binfield Dog Rescue, Wokingham

Take in dogs from people that can no longer look after them, and unclaimed dogs from council pounds located anywhere in the UK.

Berkshire - Diana Brimblecombe Animal Rescue Centre (DBARC) (Hurst)

DARC is a long standing rescue helping to find forever homes for dogs in need.

Berkshire, Hampshire & Surrey - Next Chapter Animal Rescue

Covering Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire. Dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of unwanted, neglected and abused domestic animals, and sick or injured wildlife.

Buckinghamshire - Stokenchurch Dog Rescue

Attempts to find suitable and loving homes for all the dogs in their care, whether through permanent adoption or long-term foster for those dogs with health, age-related or other issues.

Cambridgeshire - Animal Helpline Dog Rescue (Wansford)

Rescuing unwanted dogs and puppies, and rehoming to new loving homes, doing their very best to match the right owner with the right dog on an individual basis.

Cambridgeshire - Ravenswood Pet Rescue

A self-funded independent rescue on the Cambridgeshire/ Norfolk Border.

Cheshire - Phoenix Dog Rescue, Warrington

A team of dedicated volunteers dedicated to the rescue and rehoming of dogs.

Cheshire & Derbyshire - Windyway Animal Sanctuary

A small capacity sanctuary based in Macclesfield, rescuing and rehoming cats, dogs and rabbits.

Cornwall - St. Francis Home for Animals

Not-for-profit organisation providing temporary shelter and care for abandoned, homeless and unwanted dogs, before finding them suitable and loving homes for life.

Cornwall - Last Chance Hotel

Take in animals of any kind - but predominantly dogs that other rescue centres cannot take, including ex-bait and ex-fight dogs, the sick, the aged and the terminally ill.

Cumbria - Oak Tree Animal's Charity

Oak Tree provides a safe place for all animals in their time of need. They look to rehome dogs, cats, and equines and work to support good, long-term healthy relationships between animals and their owners out in the community.

Derbyshire - Just For Dogs, Brailsford

Rescue dogs who have been abandoned, or whose owners can no longer keep them due to marriage breakdown, unemployment, eviction, illness or death, and to find suitable new homes for them.

Derbyshire/Leicestershire/Staffordshire - Harley's Hounds Dog Rescue

Rescuing and rehabilitating dogs, cats and other small animals, covering Burton on Trent, Derby, Swadlincote, Uttoxeter and Leicester.

Devon - GKK Animal Rescue

Specialise in helping animals who are at risk of being put to sleep and re-homing them carefully by finding appropriate foster and forever homes.

Dorset - Waggy Tails Rescue, Bournemouth & Poole

Registered charity based near Poole and Bournemouth. The Waggy Tails story is about happy dogs, happy people and happy homes.

Dorset - Pound Puppy Animal Rescue, Poole

Take in and rehome puppies born in council pounds or who are breeder rejects, and older / less rehomeable pound dogs and cats. Fostering is in home environments.

Durham - Deerness Kennels / Stray Action

A boarding kennels and cattery, with a separate Rescue block of kennels for their rescue "Stray Action (SAD) Dogs".

Essex - Change A Paw Life Rescue

A foster-based rescue that predominately rehomes dogs but also helps with pregnant cats and kittens.

Essex - Crofters Rescue (Rayleigh)

Crofters Rescue has been rescuing rehabilitating and rehoming dogs, cats and all sorts of animals for over fifteen years. The rescue believe that the animal should come first and aim to give each animal the best possible new start in life.

Essex - GKK Animal Rescue

Specialise in helping animals who are at risk of being put to sleep and re-homing them carefully by finding appropriate foster and forever homes.

Essex & Hertfordshire - Mutts in Distress

Animal shelter located at Normandale Kennels near Bishops Stortford on the Hertfordshire / Essex border, that rescues dogs from local pounds that would otherwise be destroyed, and offers them for rehoming.

Essex & Lincolnshire - Doris Banham Sanctuary

One of four Doris Banham kennels, 2 in Lincolnshire, 1 in Nottinghamshire & 1 in Cheshire where they house, rehabilitate & rehome dogs that would otherwise have been destroyed in pounds.

Gloucestershire - Forest of Dean Dog Rescue (Lydney)

Forest of Dean Dog Rescue cares for dogs in foster homes until they are able to find new homes.

Gloucestershire - Starfish Dog Rescue

Help people who are no longer able to keep their pets to find an alternative home for them. Also take in abandoned and unwanted pets and work to find a permanent loving home for them.

Hampshire - FurBuddies (Lymington)

FurBuddies is a small family run Animal Rehoming Centre, based in the New Forest; with a mission to take animals, including Dogs, Cats & Rabbits, in and care for them, and if necessary to arrange vet treatment and nurse them back to health, before finding their forever home.

Hampshire - Phoenix Rehoming (Havant)

Based in Hampshire and operates in the South of England, rescuing dogs from the UK and overseas. Any dog, for any reason, from anywhere.

Hampshire - Second Chance Animal Rescue

Take in unwanted and stray animals and look after them until they find new homes. Will never put a healthy animal down.

Hertfordshire - Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Chivery

Care for and find homes for lost and abandoned dogs, and ones whose owners circumstances sometimes change, resulting in their dogs needing a new home.

Herefordshire - Hereford & Worcester Animal Rescue

A small independent voluntary organisation dedicated to helping dogs in need.

Hertfordshire - Luna Animal Rescue

Work together to save dogs in UK pounds and from people nationally that need to re-home their pets for whatever reason.

Ireland - 7th Heaven Animal Rescue Trust, Co. Antrim

Rescue, care for and eventually re-home abused, neglected, abandoned and unwanted pets.

Ireland (Ulster) - Animal Connexions, Co. Armagh

Rescue & Rehoming of unwanted, stray & abused dogs & cats. Specialising in the hand rearing of orphan puppies & kittens.

Ireland - Animal Rescue Dublin

Voluntary group that aims to find loving forever homes for dogs who, through no fault of their own, have lost their homes.

Ireland - Benvardin Animal Rescue Kennels, Ballymoney

Rescue lost dogs and cats, care for them until new homes can be found for them, and educate the public about responsible pet ownership.

Ireland - Crosskennan Lane Sanctuary, Co. Antrim

Rescuing equines, farm and domestic animals from abuse and neglect, rehabilitating and rehoming them.

Ireland - Carlow Kilkenny Dog Shelter, Co. Killkenny

A modern facility which is a joint venture between Carlow County Council and Kilkenny County Council, from which the Carlow – Kilkenny Dog Warden Service operates.

Ireland (Cork) - Homeless Animal Rescue Team (H.A.R.T)

Homeless Animal Rescue Team is a voluntary group, rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming abandoned pets and animals in Cork County and City.

Ireland (Cork) - Rehoming Cork Pets

Covering the Cork area, rescuing and rehoming dogs.

Ireland (Derry) - Friends Of Rescue

Friends of Rescue is an animal rehoming organisation in Northern Ireland. All animals being placed into a suitable foster homes for an assessment period and lots of TLC before they find their forever home.

Ireland - Dogs Aid, Dublin

Charity set up to help dogs that were unwanted and abandoned in Dublin. Operates a no-destruction policy, so the sanctuary is a permanent home for many forever dogs that are “too old or too bold” to be rehomed.

Ireland - Dogs in Distress, Co. Meath

Rescued dogs and pups are fostered in a secure home environment, where fosterers get to know them, learn which type of home they will be best suited to, and help adopters to find the right dog for them.

Ireland - Leitrim Animal Welfare Trust, Co. Leitrim

Phenomenally successful in re-homing unwanted and stray dogs, with more than 95% of dogs arriving at the shelter successfully re-homed.

Ireland - MADRA - Mutts Anonymous Dog Rescue & Adoption

MADRA is dedicated to finding new homes for unwanted, neglected, abused and abandoned dogs in Galway

Ireland (Omagh) - Grovehill Animal Trust

Rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming of abandoned, neglected or unwanted cats and dogs.

Ireland - PAWS (People's Animal Welfare Society), Co. Tipperary

Dedicated to rescuing homeless and abandoned animals, primarily dogs from high-kill pounds and owners who can no longer care for them, provide them with loving temporary care, and find them well-matched, carefully screened forever homes.

Ireland - Paws & People Animal Rescue (County Down)

Paws and People is a small home run animal rescue which aims to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home animals of all kinds.

Ireland (Co. Galway) - Renvyle Cat & Dog Rescue

The primary concern of Renvyle Cat & Dog Rescue is the welfare of cats and dogs in their locality. This can involve rescue, rehabilitation, reuniting, adoption, fostering, education and veterinary support.

Ireland - Star Rescue (Newcastle West, Co. Limerick)

Star Rescue is a group of dedicated individuals, assisting abandoned, sick, injured and unwanted animals. Working with dogs, domesticated and feral cats, Star Rescue provides veterinary treatment where necessary before assessing and preparing the animals in their care for new loving homes.

Kent (Faversham & Sevenoaks) - Happy Endings Rescue

Provides sanctuary in two locations (Faversham & Sevenoaks) for unwanted and ill-treated animals of all kinds; rehabilitating them and finding their forever homes.

Kent (Maidstone) - Large Breed Dog Rescue

Large Breed Dog Rescue (LBDR), Maidstone, Kent; finding large breed dogs and large cross breeds a safe and secure forever home.

Kent (Maidstone) - South East Dog Rescue

Committed to helping even the most troubled of dogs, through on site rehabilitation and ongoing behaviour advice and support once in their new homes.

Kent (Maidstone) - Tunbridge Wells & Maidstone RSPCA

A small branch of dedicated volunteers operating to help the animals of Mid Kent. The branch never destroys healthy animals.

Kent (Sevenoaks) - Viking Oak Boarding Kennels & Animal Sanctuary

Saving abandoned or neglected dogs and cats, nursing them back to health and rehoming them.

Kent (Thanet) - Angels 4 Dogs

A small, not-for-profit rescue, who foster in home environments, take care to match potential owners with the right dog for them, and operate a lifetime rescue back-up for dogs that have been in their care, taking them back if owners' circumstances change for any reason.

Kent (Thanet) - Guardian Angels Dog Rescue

A small not-for-profit rescue covering Thanet and the surrounding area, fostering dogs in volunteers' homes.

Kent (Thanet) - Mika's Mutts

A small, dedicated dog rescue group covering Thanet and the surrounding area.

Kent (Thanet) - TAG Pet Rescue

Rescue & rehoming centre for cats, dogs, rabbits, birds and other small pets.

Kent (Thanet / Dover / Canterbury) - Futures for Dogs

A small voluntary rescue, fostering in fosterers' own homes, and aiming to rehabilitate and rehome unwanted, abandoned and abused dogs of all breeds.

Lancashire & Cheshire - Manchester & Cheshire Dogs Home

Take in and care for sick, injured, stray and unwanted dogs in the Greater Manchester and Cheshire districts, vaccinate and microchip them, and find them new homes. They also provide low cost neutering, and educate about responsible dog ownership and safety.

Lancashire - Hyndburn Stray Dogs in Need

Provide sanctuary for unwanted and ill-treated animals of all shapes and sizes, young and old, and rehabilitate them with a view to finding their forever home.

Lancashire - Rossendale Responsible Animal Rescue

Rehoming abandoned, unwanted and neglected animals throughout the Rossendale Valley and surrounding areas.

Lancashire & Merseyside - Carla Lane Animals In Need, Liverpool

A non-profit organisation promoting the prevention of cruelty to animals, in particular by providing or assisting in the provision of food, shelter and veterinary treatment for animals in need of care and protection.

Leicestershire - Roxies Rescue (Barwell)

Organisation set up to help cats and dogs in need of a new home and, where necessary, provide veterinary treatment.

Leicestershire, Lincolnshire & Rutland - Three Counties Dog Rescue

Accept, care for, and find homes for unwanted, lost, and stray dogs.

Lincolnshire - Lincolnshire Greyhound Trust

An independent charity set up to promote the qualities of retired racing greyhounds and to help find them good homes as pets, operating in Lincolnshire and surrounding areas.

Lincolnshire - Lincolnshire Mid & Lincoln RSPCA

Rehabilitate and re-home animals rescued by their Inspectors, promote responsible pet ownership and hold neutering and micro chipping animal action days.

London (Greenwich / Bexley) - New Hope Animal Rescue

An independent non-destruct rescue dedicated to helping animals on death row and those with medical and or behavioural needs.

London & Home Counties - Battersea Dogs and Cats Home

Rehoming dogs of all ages, shapes and sizes since they opened their gates in 1860.

London & Home Counties - Enfield Dog Rescue

Rehome dogs throughout North London and the northern Home Counties within easy reach of the M25. All dogs are vet checked, vaccinated, micro chipped, and neutered, and live in family homes prior to adoption.

London & Home Counties - Rescue Remedies

Take in and find homes for as many rescue dogs as they can, providing them with care and love while they are waiting, however long that takes.

London & Norfolk - All Dogs Matter

Rescue strays, dogs from pounds or simply dogs whose owners no longer can or want to keep them, from in and around London. Will rehome all over the country.

London & South East - Terrier Rescue

Specialist rescue helping Lakeland, working type and other terriers find caring, forever homes.

Merseyside - Freshfields Animal Rescue Centre, Liverpool

A community focussed non-profit making charitable organisation caring for abandoned, abused and unwanted domestic and small farm animals along with sick and injured wildlife.

Midlands - Birmingham Dogs Home

Take in and care for stray and abandoned dogs found in the West Midlands area, regardless of condition or temperament. These dogs are looked after until they can be reunited with their owner or a suitable new home found for them.

Norfolk - East Coast Pet Rescue

A small self funded rescue who's primary aim is to rescue and rehabilitate animals in need.

Norfolk - Meadowgreen Dog Rescue Centre, Loddon

A family run, privately owned non-charity funded centre for helping and re-homing rescue dogs of all shapes, sizes and ages.

Norfolk & Suffolk - CARE Dog Rescue

A small, family run, non-profit organisation, dedicated to the rescue and rehoming of dogs throughout Norfolk, Suffolk and into northern Cambridge.

Northamptonshire - Brook Farm Animal Sanctuary, Raunds

Dedicated to caring for animals, rehoming them where possible, or ensuring they live out their natural lives in comfort at the Sanctuary.

Northamptonshire - Lainy's Rescue

Lainy's Rescue help to rehabilitate and rehome a variety of animals.

Nottinghamshire - Babbington Hall Rescue, Answorth

Non-destruct rescued, dedicated to caring for stray and abandoned dogs, and where possible finding them new homes.

Nottinghamshire - Babworth Animal Rescue Kennels (BARK)

Takes in poundies, unwanted pets or those who need a new home due to their owners being unable to care for them any more.

Scotland: Animal Rescue Centre (Arbroath)

Animal Rescue Centre Arbroath is a small charity dedicated to the welfare of animals based just outside of Arbroath, and serving all of Angus. They help to rehome dogs and other animals who have been abandoned as well as animals that for many reasons, people need to give up.

Scotland - Any Dog'll Do Rescue

Non profit organisation takes in stray and unwanted dogs, ensures they're healthy and up-to-date with vaccinations, worm/flea treatments and that they are neutered and treated for any illnesses, before finding them suitable homes.

Scotland - Dog Aid Society of Scotland

An independent Charity based in Edinburgh that re-homes dogs and promotes responsible dog ownership throughout Scotland.

Scotland - Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre

Serve Dumfries and Galloway and, if space permits, pounds in England and Northern Ireland. They have a contract with the local council to look after stray dogs while they wait to be reclaimed by their owners and to rehome them if they are not claimed.

Scotland - Glasgow Pet Collective, Glasgow

Advocating for, protecting & creating Glasgow’s pet families.

Scotland - Munlochy Animal Aid

Try and find permanent good homes for all the animals that find themselves in their care for a variety of reasons including abuse and neglect.

Animal Rescue Groups: Dogs - All types