Rehoming

Could you give a dog a forever home? Browse our pooches looking for a new start.

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Rehoming

Could you give a dog a forever home? Browse our pooches looking for a new start.

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Come and visit us! To see available dogs or speak to a member of our team before you apply, visit your local rehoming centre. Discover the opening times of your local rehoming centre.

How to adopt a dog

How to adopt a dog

Everything you need to know about adopting a dog from us, including how we go the extra mile to find you a match.

What's the right breed for me?

What's the right breed for me?

All dogs are wonderful, no matter their breed. But you might discover that some breeds suit you, your family and your circumstances a bit better than others. 

Top 10 benefits of adopting from us

Top 10 benefits of adopting from us

Introducing the Underdogs

Introducing the Underdogs

In the spotlight

Say hello to these lovely dogs, all looking for their forever home.

The benefits of adopting a dog from us

By adopting, you are changing a dogs life and giving them a forever home. But there are lots of other benefits to adoption.

All our dogs are...

  • Vet checked
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered or spayed
  • Microchipped
  • Wormed
  • Defleaed

Rehoming advice

How we support you and your dog after adoption

How we support you and your dog after adoption

19 questions to ask when adopting a dog

19 questions to ask when adopting a dog

Giving up a dog

Giving up a dog

Other ways to help our dogs

Sponsor a dog

Sponsor a dog

It couldn't be easier to sponsor a dog in our care, or to gift a sponsorship to a friend or loved one for as little as £1 per week* (£4.34 per month).

Foster a dog and change a life

Foster a dog and change a life

Fostering is a great way to welcome a dog into your life without a long-term commitment.

Commonly asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a dog?

Our fee for adopting a puppy / adult dog is £300 in England, Wales and Scotland, and £287.50 in Northern Ireland. If you are adopting in Northern Ireland, you will also need to get a dog license. 

Do you rehome to families with children?

All the dogs in our care are thoroughly assessed by our behaviour experts to determine their ideal home. Some will be able to live with children, and some won’t.

Do you rehome to families with other dogs?

All the dogs in our care are thoroughly assessed by our behaviour experts to determine their ideal home. Some will be able to live with another dog, and some won’t.

If we match you with a dog, we’ll ask you to bring your other dog to the rehoming centre for them to meet, so we can be sure that they will be happy to live together.

How long before I hear back about my adoption application?

Sometimes it can take time to find the right match. We’ll keep your application open for three months and keep you in mind for any new dogs that arrive. 

If within this time you see another dog you are interested in, you won't need to apply again but you can amend your application by calling us on 0303 003 0000 or visiting your local rehoming centre

If we don’t find the right dog within three months, we’ll let you know and invite you to reapply. 

Why might my adoption application be turned down?

We pride ourselves on our thorough behaviour and veterinary assessments that help us match each dog to the right person. We rehome to all different types of homes, from houses to narrow boats. It just depends on the needs of the individual dog. 

We will be honest if we don't feel your circumstances are right to adopt a dog. Otherwise, we’d be doing a disservice to ourselves, our dogs and to you. It doesn’t mean you won’t be able to adopt from us in the future if your situation changes.

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