Postcode Lottery

Support from players of Postcode Lottery since 2014 has changed the tale for thousands of dogs – that's nothing to be sniffed at!

From this generous support, we’re able to care for and rehome dogs who need a second, or sometimes more, chance to live happily ever after in a loving home. As well as helping our four-legged friends, we also give dog owners a helping hand when they need it, keeping dogs and families together.

We’re making a world of difference to dogs and their families, made possible thanks to players of Postcode Lottery. We’re working day in and day out throughout the UK, caring for and finding dogs forever homes and helping owners train and understand their four-legged friends. This simply wouldn’t be possible without player support, enabling us to look after and rehome over thousands of dogs since funding awarded by the Postcode Animal Trust began.

As a nation of dog lovers, canine companionship has increased in the millions over the years and thanks to this funding, our organisation has grown so we can continue to support the rise in dog ownership – and those who need our help.

Since 2014 we have employed more staff, built three brand new rehoming centres, redeveloped and refurbished existing centres, and established our Customer Support Centre and Post Adoption Support service.

Being there for dogs

With 21 rehoming centres across the UK, there are a lot of dogs to be looked after. In fact, every year Dogs Trust looks after around 11,000 canine residents at our centres. Thanks to players’ support we have funded passionate teams of people to care for, rehabilitate and spend time with our furry friends, and find them their forever homes.  

Being there for owners

Over the past few years, we’ve experienced record numbers of enquiries from owners who’ve made the difficult decision to hand over their dog to be rehomed. Players of Postcode Lottery are helping every single enquiry be answered with compassion, understanding and support from our essential Customer Experience team.

Once a dog arrives at our centre, we work hard to help them get ready for adoption. Once they’ve found their new family, our Post Adoption Support service helps new owners bring the best out of their new four-legged friend, for as long as they need us. In the first five years of this service, we gave advice to adopters on more than 300,000 occasions.

We couldn't do any of this work without the support from players of Postcode Lottery who raise money to help charities and good causes. In 2025 alone, people contacted us more than 360,000 times for help.