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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.

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.

Animal Rescue Groups: Dogs - All types