MEET SOME OF THE DOGS AVAILABLE TO ADOPT
These are just 3 of our gorgeous dogs who are looking for a home to call their own. You can see ALL the dogs available for adoption here
Adopters are required to complete an application form, and have a successful home visit by the rescue prior to meeting a dog.
Our adoption fee is £495, which, in most cases doesn't cover the costs incurred by the rescue, so we're always grateful if our adopters are inclined to make a donation in addition to this if possible.
About spay/neuter:
Adult dogs will always be neutered by the rescue either prior to homing or by arrangements with their adopter post homing in occasional cases.
The rescue does not spay or neuter dogs under 12 months of age, nor does it cover the cost. This is at the adopter's expense. For males, the recommend age is 8-12 months and females, after their first season (vets recommend 8-12 weeks after this). The Rescue will ask for proof that this has been done.
HAVEN'T SEEN THE DOG FOR YOU?
If you've made the decision to add a canine companion to your family, but haven't fallen in love with the dogs we currently have here, don't give up on us! We get dogs coming through all the time, and rehome for local stray dog kennels too. Many of these dogs get snapped up before we even have a chance to put them on our website.
How? Well... they've completed our adoption application form and instead of putting the name of one of our current dogs, they've said "Any" and tell us about the sort of dog that would fit in well with their family. When the potentially perfect dog comes into our care, we call them first, before promoting the dog elsewhere.
So if you're prepared to wait for the ideal dog, click the button below to get the ball rolling. We'll process your application. Our homing manager will call you to have a chat about your application and then arrange a home visit. This is so that the rescue is able to determine that we're all in agreement about the dog that will best suit your family, your lifestyle and your activity levels.
Recently Homed dogs:
Brownie
Mitzi
Sid
Simba
Will you help us today?
Set up a DEBIT ORDER
Monthly donations give us a regular base income and helps to cover things like vet bills, food, cleaning materials, maintenance of our van, vet fees, energy bills and our insurance premiums.
You an set up a monthly donation via your bank, or with PayPal
REGISTER FOR GIFT AID
Gift Aid is a government scheme that allows us to reclaim the basic rate tax you pay as a UK taxpayer. It means that we can claim 25p of tax for every £1 you donate at no extra cost to you.
All you need to do is make a Gift Aid declaration.
CAN YOU BECOME A FOSTER HERO?
Council stray dog kennels can hold a dog for 7 days, during which time they make best efforts to trace owners if the dog is microchipped or wearing a tagged collar. If unclaimed, they need to find them a rescue, because council facilities are inundated and simply don't have the space for them.
We want to help home as many of these dogs as possible, but we also have limited space in our kennels, so we need fosters to provide love and support in their homes, giving these dogs a chance at adoption, and helping them transition more successfully when their forever homes are found.
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We will provide full support, and cover any veterinary and medication costs.
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We will lend you dog beds, bowls, leads, harnesses and a crate if needed
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We can also provide food if required, but many fosters prefer to cover this themselves, rather than have to collect from our kennels.
If you have time and space, please think about fostering. It’s a huge help to rescue centres that are flooded with dogs, some of which have never been left in kennels and are simply there because their owners are sick, or can’t keep them. Kennels are not fun places. They are cold and bewildering. But the alternative is worse. And as soon as one dog is rehomed there’s another 20 desperately needing the kennel space. Fostering is so rewarding, a lot of work but you get so much back and you’ll be helping a dog find its way to a new life. And rescued is the best breed!
- Helping Hounds Foster
Keep dogs like these out of kennels by providing love and support in your home, helping them transition more successfully to their forever homes.
Join us to change a dog’s life.
WORK WITH US
volunteer
We can't do it without you! We need volunteers at kennels, at fundraising events, and more! If you can spare a couple of hours a week, please apply!
