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Scotland - Second Chance Association, Fife

Committed to finding the right home and owner for the dog, as well as finding the right dog for the owner.

Scotland (West) - The Underheugh Ark Rescue (Gourock)

The Underheugh Ark Rescue is a small rescue based in the west coast of Scotland. They rescue and rehome all animals big and small...from hens and cockerels to rabbits and donkeys.

Shropshire - Grinshill Animal Rescue Centre, Shrewsbury

Taking in stray, abused animals and generally helping people when they could no longer look after their animals for one reason or another. They aim to rehabilitate and re-home all animals to suitable, caring homes.

Somerset - Rushton Dog Rescue Centre

Helping abandoned, abused and unwanted dogs find long-term loving homes.

Somerset - St. Giles Animal Rescue (Dogs 4 Adoption)

Responsible for taking and caring for 100% of the stray dogs over West Somerset, which come in from the dog warden and if not reclaimed by their owners within the legal statutory time, are then re-homed on behalf of the councils.

South East London - Pro Dogs Direct, Catford

Based in Catford, the organisation rescues and rehomes dogs across the UK.

Staffordshire - Animal Lifeline (Stoke-on-Trent)

Save abandoned and unwanted dogs and puppies and find them new homes and loving owners.

Staffordshire - Cheadle & District Animal Welfare Society

Take care of stray and abandoned dogs in the Cheadle and Staffordshire moorlands areas, and also take in animals where owners are no longer able to care for them.

Staffordshire - Limitless Animal Rescue (Telford)

Animal Rescue based in Telford. Providing sanctuary for disabled and senior pets.

Staffordshire - Pet Welfare, Stafford

A non-destruct, non-discriminate rescue, which rescues and rehomes unwanted dogs and rabbits.

Surrey - Staffie Rescue

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.

Surrey & Southern Counties - Dogs In Need

Seek to place unwanted dogs in suitable new homes, taking in dogs whose present owners no longer wish to / are able keep their them, and also dogs from pounds in areas with major stray problems, particularly Eire.

Sussex - Clymping Dog Sanctuary, Arundel

Aim to find homes for any waifs and strays or otherwise unwanted dogs, making sure they are properly cared for in the meantime.

Sussex - Sussex Pet Rescue Charitable Trust

A small registered charity in Sussex, whose aim is to relieve the suffering of sick and abandoned animals and to re-home companion animals.

Tyne and Wear - Animal Krackers

An animal rescue and rehoming charity for cats, dogs and other animals, based in Sunderland.

Tyne & Wear - Brysons Animal Refuge

Based in Gateshead, rehoming dogs, cats and other animals into responsible, caring homes.

Wales - Hope Rescue, Cardiff

Working hard to improve the welfare of dogs since 2005 irrespective of their breed, age or medical condition.

Wales - Lizzie's Barn Sanctuary, Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire

A small, completely independent, family-run rescue in South Wales, that will rehome fostered dogs throughout the UK.

Wales - Many Tears Animal Rescue, Carmarthenshire

Based in Wales, but with fosterers across the UK, they take in and re-home unwanted dogs, provide a special living environment, and help them adapt and find permanent homes of their own.

Wales - Pet Rescue Welfare Association, Denbighshire

Care for and find homes for animals that are: Stray. Unwanted. Homeless. Unkempt. Cast aside. Cast out. Deserted. Discarded. Forlorn. Forsaken. Jilted. Left. Neglected. Outcast. Rejected. Relinquished.

Wales - Green Acres Animal Rescue, Pembrokeshire

Creating lifelong homes for animals that want to be adopted - if an animal cannot be rehomed, it will stay at the rescue as a permanent resident.

Wales - Friends of Animals Wales, Rhondda Cynon Taff

Accept animals into rescue regardless of location providing space is available for them in foster homes or kennels; FOA make a lifetime commitment to all their re-homed animals.

Wales (South) and Worcestershire - Bruno's Animal Haven

Small but dedicated rescue passionate about helping animals in need.

Wales (North) - Almost Home Dog Rescue (Mold)

A small, passionate, dog rescue based in North Wales, UK. Aiming to provide a safe haven for dogs that have been abandoned through no fault of their own, rehome them, and to educate the next generation of dog owners.

Wales (North) - Happy Days Animal Rescue (Ruthin)

A small independent animal rescue centre who take in dogs, many of whom are traumatised from past experiences, and rehabilitate them before rehoming them into a loving environment.

Warwickshire - Pawprints Dog Rescue

Pawprints rescue and rehome dogs in need in Rugby and surrounding areas; they neuter, vaccinate and provide treatment for injured and abused dogs.

West Midlands - Aldridge Voluntary Animal Rescue

A small team of dedicated volunteers who care for abandoned, abused and unwanted dogs in and around the borough, and actively seek suitable new homes.

West Midlands (Halesowen) - Pepper's Pet Rescue

Pepper’s Pet Rescue is a small rescue run from home. Relying on donations and fundraising to be able to help the animals.

West Midlands - Rainbow Dog Rescue

Aim to save and support as many dogs as possible in the local area, and educate the public. Operate a no-kill policy.

West Midlands - Wythall Animal Sanctuary

Rescuing and rehoming dogs, cats, rabbits and other animals since 1968. Operates a no-kill policy.

Worcestershire - Birch Hill Dog Rescue, Kidderminster

Small, friendly rescue, helping dogs of all breeds and offering them a second chance of a loving new life.

Worcestershire - Hereford & Worcester Animal Rescue

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

Yorkshire (East) - Save our Strays

Small registered charity in the North East of England who rescue unwanted dogs, mainly from dog pounds, and find them new loving homes.

Yorkshire (North) - Whitby & Scarborough Dog Rescue

Dogs taken in from Dog Wardens throughout the area, or from private homes that annot care for them any longer. They operate a non-destruction policy, and cover the Whitby-Scarborough-Bridlington-Pickering-Malton area.

Yorkshire (South) - Barnsley Animal Rescue Charity (BARC)

Provide care and shelter for 100s of abandoned animals in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, seeking caring, loving homes for them, and offering support and guidance to owners.

Yorkshire (South) - Cliffe Kennels, Sheffield

Look for permanent loving homes for stray, abandoned, unwanted dogs and sometimes puppies.

Yorkshire (South) - Rain Rescue

Dedicated to ensuring the provision of a reputable Rescue Centre to help pets in true crisis, and promoting responsible pet ownership and raising awareness of the plight of abandoned animals.

Yorkshire (South) - Rotherham Dog Rescue

Aim to give all dogs in their care the life they deserve, no matter how long it takes.

Yorkshire (South) - Sheffield Dog Rescue

Take in dogs from North East Derbyshire Dog Wardens and members of the public and try to find them a new home. They operate a no kill policy unless advised otherwise by vets due to health problems.

Yorkshire (West) - Greenleaf Animal Rescue

Specialises in the rescue and rehoming of unwanted or abandoned animals, and provides sanctuary for animals with long term medical or behavioral problems.

Yorkshire (South) - Mill House Animal Sanctuary, Sheffield

Takes in all types of animals including dogs, chickens, cows, ducks, pigeons, pigs (the list goes on!), and equines. They need loving homes for many of the rescued, unwanted, or abused animals that they care for.

Animal Rescue Groups: Dogs - All types