GENERAL DOG RESCUE CENTRES, SHELTERS AND RE-HOMERS

Directory of dog rescue centres and re-homers in the UK. The centres listed on this page are more general centres and not specific to a particular breed. Even if you are looking for a particular breed of dog to adopt it is worth checking these shelters first - they may have just what you are looking for. (SEE ALSO DOG BREED RESCUERS) 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

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• Alfies Lost Dogs www.alfieslostdogs.com a site that is dedicated to helping lost dogs and dogs in need
• All Dogs Matter: London (rehome throughout the UK): http://www.alldogsmatter.co.uk: We rehome all breeds of dogs to people throughout the UK providing we can get a homecheck.
• Animal Care: lancaster: http://animalcare-lancastercouk.site.securepod.com/: We are a Lancaster based rescue centre that takes in a mix of animals from dogs and cats to wildlife. Animal Care has existed in various forms for over 30 years but as a registered charity since 1978.
  
• 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
• 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.
• Chancepixies Animal Rescue: http://www.animalrescueuk.com A registered charity (1129742) based near Dover, Kent dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming and working to prevent unwanted and abandoned dogs.
• Chilterns Dog Rescue Society: Chivery, Nr Tring, Herts: 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.
• Dizzy's Deaf Dogs information site: http://www.deafk9.com: Information site for Deaf Dog Owners which includes a re-homing section
• 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
• Dogs.co.uk www.dogs.co.uk Community site catering for dogs and dog owners. Includes section on Homes Wanted & Offered and Rescue Centres
• DOGSEEKERS RESCUE: BUCKS/BERKS: http://www.dogseekers.co.uk 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
• DogwatchUK: Solihull West Midlands: http://dogwatchuk.com: A charity based in Solihull, but working across the West Midlands area, that rescues poundies and takes in unwanted local dogs. We use private kennels and foster homes to keep dogs safe until we find suitable homes
• 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.
• Friends of the Animals RCT: South Wales: http://www.friendsoftheanimalsrct.org.uk A small rescue which rehomes animals (mainly dogs) across the UK.
• 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
• 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.
• Helping Hands Dog Rescue: Sheffield, South Yorkshire: http://www.helpinghandsdogrescue.piczo.com: Giving stray & abandoned dogs a hand back into forever homes, covering sheffield & surrounding area`s
• Hereford and Worcester animal rescue: http://www.hwanimalrescue.org: Rescue and rehabilitation of stray, abandoned and unwanted dogs
• Hilbrae Rescue Kennels: Telford: http://hilbrae.co.uk: Abandoned and unwanted dogs alweays looking for homes. Visitors welcome daily.
• Homeless Hounds: Lancashire: http://www.rescuecentral.webs.com: A group of volunteers rehoming,neutering and placing stray dogs nationwide. All the dogs are from the Lancashire area and funding is from the volunteers themselves.
• 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
• 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.
• Kennel Club www.the-kennel-club.org.uk Details of the club registrations etc. Not a rescue site
• 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
• 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
• Once Loved Dog Rescue: Devon: http://www.oncelovedrescue.org.uk: Once Loved Dog Rescue was set up to help provide care, shelter and permanent homes for unwanted and abandoned dogs. We are run entirely voluntarily. The areas we cover are primarily East Devon and West Somerset, as the rescue is based near Exeter, Devon. We will, however, consider rehoming to other areas.
• Pedigree Dog Rescue: lancashire: http://www.gmdogs.co.uk/PDG.aspx: Pedigree dog rescue have a no put down policy, all new owners vet checked, we have over 40yrs experience working with dogs.
• 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.
• 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 Dog Rescue Link: National Organisation: http://www.dogrescuelink.org: Pound Dog Rescue Link lists urgent dogs in UK dog pounds who are unclaimed and at risk of being put to sleep. All dogs are in desperate need of rescue spaces.
• 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.
• Precious Poundies: Yorkshire: http://www.preciouspoundies.co.uk: Precious Poundies works with a pound to find rescues for strays who have served their 7 days and have been unclaimed. We aim to prevent dogs getting destroyed and into forever homes.
• Puppie's Animal Rescue: Nottingham: http://www.puppiesanimalrescue.moonfruit.com: Dog rescue centre. Retrain. Rehabilitate. Rehome. Dogs are not kenneled. Sponsorship of permanent residents.
• 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.
• Rosedene Rescue: Rushall, Walsall, West Midlands: http://www.rosedenerescue.webs.com/ A self-funding organisation that takes in stray dogs from the Dudley, Sandwell and surrounding areas.
• Rotherham Dog Rescue: Rotherham,South Yorkshire: http://www.rotherham-dog-rescue.co.uk: Dog rescue Rotherham South Yorks
• 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
• Royston Animal Welfare: Royston, Barnsley, Sth Yorks: http://www.roystonanimalwelfare.org/rescue: Royston Animal Welfare was established in 1997 and is run soley by volunteers. We care for dogs, cats and smaller animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs.
• 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.
• Sheffield Dog Rescue: http://www.sheffield-dog-rescue.org.uk Run by a small army of volunteers with one aim, to help dogs in need. Many of our dogs come to us via North East Derbyshire Dog Wardens and we also receive numerous calls from members of the public asking for help to rehome their pet dogs.
• 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.
• Walkies Dogs: Aberdare Wales: http://walkiesdogs.co.uk: walkies is a family run business dedicated to making dogs lives better. All re homers are kept and treated as part of our family I'm a dog behaviourist so problem dogs more than welcome any age any breed any size.
• 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.
• Wyre forest animal trust: kidderminster worcestershire: http://www.wfat.co.uk: Rescue all breeds of small dogs we also specialies in chinese crested and poodle standard miniature and toy