About Animal Rescue Charity

Animal Rescue Charity was founded in 1991 by Jan and Fiona Rose, a mother and daughter who began by taking in stray animals from a neighbouring police station before growing into what is now known as “the small charity with a big heart.” Established to provide a safe haven for neglected, abandoned and unwanted animals—including wildlife—the charity focuses on sanctuary, rehabilitation and compassionate care. Its ethos centres on treating every animal with respect, overcoming past suffering through kindness, and being a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves. Through structured rehabilitation and ongoing support, the charity ensures each animal leaves ready to thrive in a safe and loving environment.

Contact Information

LocationBishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Charity Number1007182

Dogs Available from Animal Rescue Charity

13 dogs available
Astra, a 5 years old male Lurcher available for adoption from Animal Rescue Charity in Hertfordshire

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Astra

Hertfordshire
SexMale
Age5 years
BreedLurcher

Astra is a 3.5 year old male lurcher. He is very kind natured and walks really well on the lead but as expected due to the breed has a very high prey drive. Astra is a lovely dog!Thanks for clicking on my profile. I have now been matched with a loving family and I’m looking forward to settling in at my new home. However, many of my friends still need adopting. Can you offer them the love and devotion they deserve?Astra was found as a stray and brought to us. He was then rehomed for 9 months but unfortunately was too lively for his owner. He has a wonderful temperament and is a really kind hearted dog. Astra walks well on the lead but can pull if he sees something he wants to chase like a bird, rabbit, cat or squirrel. Astra seems to be good with other dogs but in his home he did become a bit reactive to them. Astra is a soppy boy who loves his cuddles and just wants a loving home, lap and garden to relax and run around in.If you can offer him the perfect home, please call us on 01279 501547I will receive initial health checks, up-to-date vaccinations, neutering/spaying (if age/timing is appropriate), flea treatment, worming treatment, microchipping and essential vet care that occurs during my stay.

Billy, a 3 years old male Lurcher available for adoption from Animal Rescue Charity in Hertfordshire

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Billy

Hertfordshire
SexMale
Age3 years
BreedLurcher

Billy is a lovely but shy boy who adores other dogs. He was found stray so we don’t know much about his history.Thanks for clicking on my profile. I have now been matched with a loving family and I’m looking forward to settling in at my new home. However, many of my friends still need adopting. Can you offer them the love and devotion they deserve?Billy is very handsome and soft. He is nervous to begin with but with patience he becomes very loving. Billy adores other dogs and he feels more confident when around them, so we would ideally like to find a home with another dog already present to help him blossom.Billy was found stray so sadly we don’t know much about his history.Billy could potentially live with children but we don’t think he could live with cats or other small animals.To enquire please call 01279 501547.I will receive initial health checks, up-to-date vaccinations, neutering/spaying (if age/timing is appropriate), flea treatment, worming treatment, microchipping and essential vet care that occurs during my stay.

Chilli, a 1 year old male Labrador available for adoption from Animal Rescue Charity in Hertfordshire

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Chilli

Hertfordshire
SexMale
Age1 year
BreedLabrador

*Pending application* Chilli is a big friendly boy that gets along with everyone. He just doesnt realise how big he is when he jumps up for a cuddleThanks for clicking on my profile. I have now been matched with a loving family and I’m looking forward to settling in at my new home. However, many of my friends still need adopting. Can you offer them the love and devotion they deserve?Hi, I’m Chilli. I was taken to the ARC for rehoming as my little human brother has a health condition that meant me wanting to play with him could accidentally hurt him. I’m very friendly and am strong on the lead, but i just want love and attention. I enjoy carrying around and tugging rope toys, playing with balls, and am very interested in other dogs. I have lived with children, but bigger ones would be better as i don’t know how big i am when i jump in for a cuddle. I’m currently 40kg and may grow to 50 but currently am the size of black lab. As I’m still a puppy i could do with ongoing training but I’ve had some already I would love to go to a family with lots of time for me. If that family is you then please call on 01279501547 to book an appointmentI will receive initial health checks, up-to-date vaccinations, neutering/spaying (if age/timing is appropriate), flea treatment, worming treatment, microchipping and essential vet care that occurs during my stay.

Jet, a 2 years old male Lurcher available for adoption from Animal Rescue Charity in Hertfordshire

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Jet

Hertfordshire
SexMale
Age2 years
BreedLurcher

Jet is a young male dog who although initially nervous is friendly and loves to run and play.Thanks for clicking on my profile. I have now been matched with a loving family and I’m looking forward to settling in at my new home. However, many of my friends still need adopting. Can you offer them the love and devotion they deserve?Jet came to us from the pound after being assessed and deemed excitable and rehomable.Jet is a playful boy but can be initally a bit nervous, but he very quickly warms up. The assessment done prior to his arrival states that he would be a great pet. He needs some training and ideally an active household. He likes attention and can bark at times to get this but he really enjoys sniffing when out on his walks which is a great sign.Jet loves treats and is eager to learn.To enquire please call on 01279 501547.I will receive initial health checks, up-to-date vaccinations, neutering/spaying (if age/timing is appropriate), flea treatment, worming treatment, microchipping and essential vet care that occurs during my stay.

Narla, a 2 years old female Bull Terrier available for adoption from Animal Rescue Charity in Hertfordshire

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Narla

Hertfordshire
SexFemale
Age2 years
BreedBull Terrier

Narla is 2 years old. She builds strong bonds, but it can take her some time to build trust.Thanks for clicking on my profile. I have now been matched with a loving family and I’m looking forward to settling in at my new home. However, many of my friends still need adopting. Can you offer them the love and devotion they deserve?Narla came in to our care after a change in circumstance meaning that the previous owners didn’t have enough time for her. She knows some basic commands including sit and her name and is good with toys and treats. Narla is okay with other dogs but can get scared if a dog barks at her so we think she would be best placed in a home without any other dogs. She is quite nervous so we also think she would better suited to a home without any young children.To enquire please call 01279 501547.I will receive initial health checks, up-to-date vaccinations, neutering/spaying (if age/timing is appropriate), flea treatment, worming treatment, microchipping and essential vet care that occurs during my stay.

Pebble, a 5 years old female Lurcher available for adoption from Animal Rescue Charity in Hertfordshire

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Pebble

Hertfordshire
SexFemale
Age5 years
BreedLurcher

Pebble is a 1.5 yr. old lurcher who was found as a stray. She is a loveable bouncy girl full of energy. She could live with another dog after careful introduction. We can’t believe that she used to be shy, as she loves everyone.Thanks for clicking on my profile. I have now been matched with a loving family and I’m looking forward to settling in at my new home. However, many of my friends still need adopting. Can you offer them the love and devotion they deserve?Pebble arrived in a state as a stray and after some TLC has learned to love again. She is a staff and volunteer favourite. She is gentle and walks well with other dogs but can get quite excitable too. She loves to say hello to everyone she knows when she walks past with a head lean and a cuddle.It’s hard to believe it when you see her daily, but she can be wary of new people at first, especially men, although she warms up to them very quickly. Pebble walks well with other dogs, but can’t live with small animals/cats at all. Pebble is really sweet, and we think she would make a great companion for the right home with just some time for a run around (on lead or in an enclosed field) and somewhere to lay down for the rest of the day.To enquire, please call 01279 501547.I will receive initial health checks, up-to-date vaccinations, neutering/spaying (if age/timing is appropriate), flea treatment, worming treatment, microchipping and essential vet care that occurs during my stay.

Ralph, a 2 years old male Staffordshire Bull Terrier available for adoption from Animal Rescue Charity in Hertfordshire

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Ralph

Hertfordshire
SexMale
Age2 years
BreedStaffordshire Bull Terrier

Ralph is an energetic and cuddly Frenchie/staffy. He is also a bit of a baby.Thanks for clicking on my profile. I have now been matched with a loving family and I’m looking forward to settling in at my new home. However, many of my friends still need adopting. Can you offer them the love and devotion they deserve?Hi, I’m Ralph a big baby of a Frenchie/staffy. I’m a very cuddly and loving boy, that loves to run around and chase balls (but I won’t bring it back to you), and play with tug toys. I don’t like to be left alone for too long, but will happily have some space whilst sleeping. I get along with some dogs, but not all, and cats are a bit scary. I have lived with children, but older ones are definitely better as I can be a bit much sometimes. If you think you could have a companion like me then please call 01279 501547 and arrange to come and meet me.I will receive initial health checks, up-to-date vaccinations, neutering/spaying (if age/timing is appropriate), flea treatment, worming treatment, microchipping and essential vet care that occurs during my stay.

Rosie, a 10 years old female Crossbreed available for adoption from Animal Rescue Charity in Hertfordshire

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Rosie

Hertfordshire
SexFemale
Age10 years
BreedCrossbreed

Rosie is a loving lap dog, that doesn’t look or act like a 10 year old.Thanks for clicking on my profile. I have now been matched with a loving family and I’m looking forward to settling in at my new home. However, many of my friends still need adopting. Can you offer them the love and devotion they deserve?Rosie has had a tough time after losing her owner, she is now in kennels hoping to find a new home as loving as her last one. She is an affectionate and friendly little girl, that wants nothing but love and a lap to sit on. She would be a perfect companion for an older person or couple just looking for a little friend. She has good recall, will sit for a treat, and has a very cute little stumpy black tail just waiting to wag for her new owner. If you think you can provide a home for a senior dog such as Rosie then please give us a call on 01279501547I will receive initial health checks, up-to-date vaccinations, neutering/spaying (if age/timing is appropriate), flea treatment, worming treatment, microchipping and essential vet care that occurs during my stay.

Sapphire, a 2 years old female Lurcher available for adoption from Animal Rescue Charity in Hertfordshire

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Sapphire

Hertfordshire
SexFemale
Age2 years
BreedLurcher

Sapphire is an adorable, friendly and sometimes energetic female Lurcher who is around 2 years old. She loves to be around people and other dogsThanks for clicking on my profile. I have now been matched with a loving family and I’m looking forward to settling in at my new home. However, many of my friends still need adopting. Can you offer them the love and devotion they deserve?Sapphire is an extremely loving, caring dog, that came in to us as a stray. She loves everyone and every dog she meets, and she isn’t shy with new people either. Her history is unknown but she came in to us skinny and looked like she may have been bred from. Now she is looking for a loving home, with cuddles and food, somewhere to feel safe and cared for. She likes going for walks with other dogs, and is good off lead (in a secure enclosure only). Due to her breed we wouldn’t rehome her with small animals. If you think you can offer her this type of home please give us a call on 01279 501547I will receive initial health checks, up-to-date vaccinations, neutering/spaying (if age/timing is appropriate), flea treatment, worming treatment, microchipping and essential vet care that occurs during my stay.

Spot, a 3 years old male Jack Russell Terrier available for adoption from Animal Rescue Charity in Hertfordshire

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Spot

Hertfordshire
SexMale
Age3 years
BreedJack Russell Terrier

*Pending application* Spot is a young Jack Russell looking for a companion with lots of time for him as he isn’t used to be left on his ownThanks for clicking on my profile. I have now been matched with a loving family and I’m looking forward to settling in at my new home. However, many of my friends still need adopting. Can you offer them the love and devotion they deserve?Spot is a super friendly and adorable little boy that loves everyone he meets. He likes to sit on your lap, and give lots of licks. He loves chasing balls, but wont be bringing them back to you. He has come in to us due to the passing of his owner, and it’s clear that he has been well looked after and loved. He would love to go to a home with lots of time for him this is what he is used to and we have been informed he may bark a lot in this situation. If you are looking for a sweet companion that still has a long life ahead of him then Spot is the dog for you.Please give us a call on 01279 501547I will receive initial health checks, up-to-date vaccinations, neutering/spaying (if age/timing is appropriate), flea treatment, worming treatment, microchipping and essential vet care that occurs during my stay.

Stan, a 10 years old male Crossbreed available for adoption from Animal Rescue Charity in Hertfordshire

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Stan

Hertfordshire
SexMale
Age10 years
BreedCrossbreed

I’m a mature Lurcher cross and am looking for a new home. I am the longest staying resident and have been staying at ARC for over 10 years now. Please read my profile below to find out more.Thanks for clicking on my profile. I have now been matched with a loving family and I’m looking forward to settling in at my new home. However, many of my friends still need adopting. Can you offer them the love and devotion they deserve?Hi I’m Stan. I am the longest staying resident and have been staying at ARC for over 10 years now. I am a very smart and clean dog and very loyal to the people I trust. I sometimes snap at people I don’t know, so it sometimes puts people off getting to know me. However once I am comfortable I love a little fuss and to go on long walks. It’s important I have my own space as I do like to have somewhere I can be left alone. A house with an outdoor kennel or separate room just for me would be ideal. Anyone who is interested in me would have to meet my walkers and gain my trust. But I am definitely worth it!Please call us on 01279 501547, if you could offer the perfect retirement home for our Stan.I will receive initial health checks, up-to-date vaccinations, neutering/spaying (if age/timing is appropriate), flea treatment, worming treatment, microchipping and essential vet care that occurs during my stay.

Sugar, a 5 years old female American Bulldog available for adoption from Animal Rescue Charity in Hertfordshire

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Sugar

Hertfordshire
SexFemale
Age5 years
BreedAmerican Bulldog

Sugar is a gentle giant who loves to play with balls, sunbathe, and play fetch. She also enjoys belly rubs. She came from another rescue, where she had been in kennels for 2.5 years.Thanks for clicking on my profile. I have now been matched with a loving family and I’m looking forward to settling in at my new home. However, many of my friends still need adopting. Can you offer them the love and devotion they deserve?Sugar loves going for walks and knows some basic commands, such as sit and paw. She is a big girl but walks really well on the lead, although she would need a strong owner just in case she decided to charge. Sugar is very gentle – the bigger the dog, the bigger the heart.She came to ARC from another kennel, where she lived for 2.5 years, and we would love to find her a home where she can feel confident to explore and play. The previous kennel reported that she was reactive to other dogs, but we haven’t yet seen this behaviour from her. She is still undergoing her initial assessment.To enquire or express your interest, please call 01279 501547.I will receive initial health checks, up-to-date vaccinations, neutering/spaying (if age/timing is appropriate), flea treatment, worming treatment, microchipping and essential vet care that occurs during my stay.

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