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10 steps to finding your perfect dog...

Tell us about yourself. Pick up a form at a centre or fill in our online questionnaire.

We'll help match you with the best dog for your lifestyle.

Visit the rehoming kennels, meet the dogs who are looking for new homes.

We help you make a shortlist of dogs that match your lifestyle.

Get to know the dog you would like to give a home.

We visit you to make sure that your home and garden are ready.

All our dogs are vaccinated, neutered, micro-chipped, and checked by our vet before being allowed home.

We discuss how to make your new dog welcome in your home.

Complete with a new lead and collar, you can now take your new friend home.

We are here to give you the benefit of our experience with dogs like yours.

Are you ready to adopt a dog?
The first step to finding your life long friend is to fill in our online rehoming application now.

At any time there are about 1400 dogs in our centres, looking for a new home.
We run Seventeen rehoming centres all around the UK.
Click on the map or use the menu below to find your nearest centre.