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).
£1 per week
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).
£1 per weekWhy we need your support
- In 2024, we had over 900 enquiries every week from people wanting to give up their dog.
- While most dogs find a loving new home within about six weeks, some dogs need love and support for longer.
- We rely on sponsorships to look after the 1,500 dogs in our care at any one time.
Your support can make the world of difference.
The Pawfect present
Whether it's a birthday, a Valentine's present or a gift just because, sponsoring a dog is the perfect prezzie for dog-lovers.
What do sponsors receive?
When you sponsor a dog you will receive:
- A personalised photo-certificate with details of their new pal, which you can treasure forever.
- Postcards, window sticker and a magnet, so they can be reminded of their new four-legged friend wherever you are.
- Updates three times a year, at Christmas, Valentine’s Day and in the summer, with information about what they’ve been up to and how they’re getting on.
Dogs you can sponsor come in all shapes, sizes, breeds and ages. You might choose one that reminds you of a beloved pet, or one with similar personality traits to your own.
How your sponsorship helps
Your sponsorship directly helps your chosen sponsor dog, and all the dogs in our care too. Your sponsorship money is used to:
- Help run our rehoming centre
- Heat our dog's kennels
- Wash our dog's bed
- Supply tasty treats
- Provide fun enrichment toys
- Support with vital training to help our dogs find their forever homes
- Provide any medical care our dog may need.
Help our sponsor dogs find their forever homes.
How sponsorship works
It couldn't be easier to sponsor a dog in our care, or to gift a sponsorship to a friend or loved one.
Pick a dog to sponsor
Choose a dog who reminds you of a beloved pet, or a dog with a story that tugs simply at your heartstrings. Or why not sponsor both?
Set up your sponsorship
Tell us how much you'd like to give and whether you want to give monthly or annually. For gift sponsorships we'll just need to know who to send doggy updates too.
Enjoy regular updates from your Sponsor Dog
Once you’re signed up, you’ll receive regular updates from your chosen sponsor dog. We’ll also send you a sponsorship pack, including a special photo certificate of your new bestie, photo postcards, a window sticker and a fridge magnet.
FAQs
Why can't all the dogs be visited?
Some of the dogs in our care become very stressed by unfamiliar people and situations. To give these dogs the happy life they deserve, we have to ensure they have a comfortable and familiar routine.
With some of the dogs listed as visitable, the visits do not involve interaction with the dog but sponsors are able to view the dog in its kennel.
Will I be my dog's only sponsor?
Our Sponsor a Dog product is a co-sponsorship scheme with a number of people sponsoring each dog. Your money will go towards helping all the dogs in our care, including the dog you have chosen to sponsor.
What happens if my Sponsor Dog gets rehomed or passes away?
If your sponsor dog is rehomed or passes away we will always write to you and inform you, we then transfer your sponsorship to another dog on the scheme.
Wherever possible we try to choose a replacement dog of a similar breed or at the same centre but if you decide you would like a different sponsor dog or wish to make any other changes then our supporter services team can be reached on 020 7837 0006 to answer any questions you may have.
I'm having difficulties setting up my sponsorship
If you have questions about your sponsorship payments, or are having difficulties setting up your sponsorship online please contact the Sponsor a Dog team on 020 7837 0006 and we'll be happy to help.
*Please note though the suggested website minimum sponsorship amount is £1 a week you can sponsor for less by contacting us on 020 7837 0006.