Annual reports
Read our latest annual report and discover how we’re making the world a safer and happier place for all dogs.
We believe every dog deserves to live life to the fullest. Whether we’re finding them a loving home or offering their owner a helping hand. Campaigning for change in the UK, or vaccinating dogs on the other side of the globe. We work tirelessly to make the world a better place for our furry friends.
Here’s what we’ve achieved in 2024, all thanks to your support!
2025 in numbers...
Finding forever homes
- We found new homes for 10,023 dogs in the UK and Ireland. Including 479 Underdogs who had been with us for more than six months.
- 3,546 dogs were fostered by our amazing volunteer foster carer network.
We found homes
for 10,023 dogs across the UK and Ireland.
Supporting dogs and people in crisis
- We gave free, expert advice to the owners of 15,639 dogs through our Behaviour Support Line.
- Our community clinical animal behaviour team supported 1,390 owners who needed extra help with their dog's behaviour.
- We helped 403 people find safety from domestic abuse, by offering free, confidential fostering for their dogs through our Freedom service.
- We supported over 3000 dogs whose owners were at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness, funding 1,800 vet treatments. We also helped 23 homelessness services to become dog friendly through our Together Through Homelessness service.
- We funded £61,000 worth of emergency treatment for 887 dogs through our Emergency Fund. Helping dog owners on low income with large or unexpected vet bills.
15,639 dogs
and owners supported by our Behaviour Support Line
Helping dogs and their humans understand each other
- We trained 8,716 dogs through Dog School.
- We supported a further 505 dogs through 1-1 training support.
International impact
- With our sister charity WVS, and partner organisations in 28 countries, we’ve made incredible strides to protect dogs around the world. Our veterinary teams directly treated an animal every five minutes throughout 2024. Across the year, we:
- vaccinated 2.2m dogs against rabies
- educated 5m children and adults about dog welfare and safety worldwide
- neutered 43,444 dogs to reduce stray dog populations
- 158,647 animals were treated through veterinary care programmes.
Over 5m people
educated about dog welfare and safety worldwide.
Our Annual Reports
For a more detailed look at the incredible things we’ve been able to achieve together, delve into our recent annual reports below.