250 Doodle dogs found living in a single home

The story went viral after RSPCA released a shocking image of dogs in the house and had to confirm that the photo wasn’t AI generated. 

We have now found homes for 125 of the Doodle dogs, following 159 being placed our care, out of the 250 total rescued from a home earlier this year. 

Due to the huge number of dogs, we called on the support of RSPCA to assist with the rescue and rehoming operation, who took in the remaining dogs. 

37 puppies were also born in our care, with 10 already rehomed. 

Thanks to both charities working together, all dogs were moved out of the property in just over 48 hours.

Many of the dogs arrived at a our centres with matted coats and needed a full shave, as well as to be vaccinated, spayed or neutered and microchipped. 

However, the charity says that generally, the dogs were in much better health than expected, with not many serious health concerns and generally good temperaments. Once the dogs were groomed and placed in heated kennels, their quality of life and wellbeing was immediately improved, and most found new loving homes quickly from our existing pool of applicants. 

11 out of 22 rehoming centres were involved in the rescue and rehabilitation of the dogs from across the country from Leeds to Shoreham. 

Seven of the dogs which came into our care were pregnant and went on to give birth to 37 healthy puppies, which have all since been rehomed or will be matched with new families.

Kitty was one of the 159 rescued and rehomed from us. When Kitty arrived at Leeds, she needed a full groom to remove her matted fur, but she was quite a bit more confident that some of the other dogs, so the Dogs Trust team were able to groom her quickly and start building her confidence with people and the outside world. She made friends quickly, showing wonderful progress, and it didn’t take long for her to be adopted. She has now been in her forever home and has come along beautifully, settling in gradually and showing herself to be the perfect pooch.

Norman Threlfall’s family adopted Kitty, and his daughter Maria said:

“Dogs Trust matched my dad with the perfect dog. Kitty is so intelligent and learns very quickly though learning how to play is taking a little longer. She adores people and loves her walks with my dad and children love her as much as she loves them. Her fur is coming back slowly too. Kitty is very attached to a little teddy which goes to bed with her and my dad. She sleeps on dad's bed and loves sleeping there.”

George Bloor, our Rehoming Director said:

“We always do what we can to help dogs who need our help. This is a great example of how Dogs Trust’s multi-disciplined teams and national footprint ensures we are there for dogs when they need us most. Be that to rescue, rehabilitate or rehome as many dogs as possible."