About Animals In Distress

Animals in Distress is a community-founded animal rescue charity established in 1981 to support pets in South Devon who had lost their homes through no fault of their own. What began as a small volunteer-led effort, with animals cared for in local kennels and private homes, grew into a permanent rescue centre in Ipplepen in 1994. Today, the charity provides care and rehoming for hundreds of animals each year, including dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs. With strong roots in the local community, Animals in Distress remains committed to treating every animal with dignity, kindness, and ongoing care until a safe and loving forever home is found.

Contact Information

LocationNewton Abbot, Devon
Charity Number1105487

Dogs Available from Animals In Distress

7 dogs available
Buddy, a 4 years old male Bichon Frise available for adoption from Animals In Distress in Devon

Animals In Distress

Buddy

Devon
SexMale
Age4 years
BreedBichon Frise

Apply to rehome me Buddy Bichon Frise / White Male 4 years, 0 months My reference is [DO23557-Dog] About me Woof Woof!! My name is Buddy, I am a 3 year old Bichon Frise. Sadly I have very limited sight which does not hold me back too much but I can get a little spooked if people or other dogs approach me too quickly. Apart from this I love my walks, cuddles and a good play. I would like to be the only pet in the home but I can have doggie friends out and about as long as they do not rush at me as that can scare me. I have been in rescue for quite a long time now as I will need to go to an experienced adult only home, I struggle to give up items that I find and I do not like sharing food. I would also need someone to be at home with me for most of the time because I get upset when left alone. It will take me time to settle into a new home but I will be worth it if you give me a chance. I am a sweet little boy who needs time to adjust and build trust with my new humans. Could you offer me the new home that I crave and need? Back to Dogs Looking for HomesAbout me Woof Woof!! My name is Buddy, I am a 3 year old Bichon Frise. Sadly I have very limited sight which does not hold me back too much but I can get a little spooked if people or other dogs approach me too quickly. Apart from this I love my walks, cuddles and a good play. I would like to be the only pet in the home but I can have doggie friends out and about as long as they do not rush at me as that can scare me. I have been in rescue for quite a long time now as I will need to go to an experienced adult only home, I struggle to give up items that I find and I do not like sharing food. I would also need someone to be at home with me for most of the time because I get upset when left alone. It will take me time to settle into a new home but I will be worth it if you give me a chance. I am a sweet little boy who needs time to adjust and build trust with my new humans. Could you offer me the new home that I crave and need? Back to Dogs Looking for Homes

Gunny, a 10 years old female Staffordshire Bull Terrier available for adoption from Animals In Distress in Devon

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Gunny

Devon
SexFemale
Age10 years
BreedStaffordshire Bull Terrier

Apply to rehome me Gunny Staffordshire Bull Terrier / Black And Brindle Female 9 years, 2 months My reference is [DO23934-Dog] About me GUNNY IS NOT QUITE READY FOR REHOMING BUT WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS. Hello! my name is Gunny, I am a 9 year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier. I am a very loving, loyal girl that loves no-thing more than snuggling up on the sofa after a nice walk. I have lived with a cat and a dog in my previous home so could possibly do this again. I could live with children 10 years and over, possibly a bit younger if children are dog savvy. I will make a great companion but equally a great family dog, I have more than enough love to go around. Back to Dogs Looking for HomesAbout me GUNNY IS NOT QUITE READY FOR REHOMING BUT WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS. Hello! my name is Gunny, I am a 9 year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier. I am a very loving, loyal girl that loves no-thing more than snuggling up on the sofa after a nice walk. I have lived with a cat and a dog in my previous home so could possibly do this again. I could live with children 10 years and over, possibly a bit younger if children are dog savvy. I will make a great companion but equally a great family dog, I have more than enough love to go around. Back to Dogs Looking for Homes

Maverick, a 6 years old male Crossbreed available for adoption from Animals In Distress in Devon

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Maverick

Devon
SexMale
Age6 years
BreedCrossbreed

Apply to rehome me Maverick Cross Breed / Fawn with black mask Male 5 years, 9 months My reference is [DO22698-Dog] About me Woof. My name is Maverick. I am a 5 year old French bulldog X Pug. I am looking for a quiet new home with people who will not need to leave me very much as I struggle being left alone, I really do not like it. I will need a home without too many visitors as I find people arriving and leaving really stressful. I would be best as the only pet in the home because I do love all the attention. Any children in my new home would need to be 15+. I am an energetic boy that loves playing with toys and going for walks. Could you give me the new home that I need and deserve? Back to Dogs Looking for HomesAbout me Woof. My name is Maverick. I am a 5 year old French bulldog X Pug. I am looking for a quiet new home with people who will not need to leave me very much as I struggle being left alone, I really do not like it. I will need a home without too many visitors as I find people arriving and leaving really stressful. I would be best as the only pet in the home because I do love all the attention. Any children in my new home would need to be 15+. I am an energetic boy that loves playing with toys and going for walks. Could you give me the new home that I need and deserve? Back to Dogs Looking for Homes

Nelson, a 5 years old male Mastiff available for adoption from Animals In Distress in Devon

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Nelson

Devon
SexMale
Age5 years
BreedMastiff

Apply to rehome me Nelson Mastiff X / Tan Male 4 years, 9 months My reference is [DO23897-Dog] About me Hello, my name is Nelson! I am a big and lovable 4yr old Mastiff cross. I came in as a stray so the people here have very little history on me. Because of this I am looking for an adult only home with no other pets, however I do like to make friends when I am out on my walks. I can walk nicely on lead but I am also a very strong boy so will need new owners who can manage this. Despite my size, I am a very sweet boy who everyone instantly falls in love with. When I''m not out on walks, running around or playing with my toys, I want nothing more than to cuddle up on the sofa with my humans. If you think you could be my perfect new family then please send in an application for me. I look forward to meeting you. Back to Dogs Looking for HomesAbout me Hello, my name is Nelson! I am a big and lovable 4yr old Mastiff cross. I came in as a stray so the people here have very little history on me. Because of this I am looking for an adult only home with no other pets, however I do like to make friends when I am out on my walks. I can walk nicely on lead but I am also a very strong boy so will need new owners who can manage this. Despite my size, I am a very sweet boy who everyone instantly falls in love with. When I''m not out on walks, running around or playing with my toys, I want nothing more than to cuddle up on the sofa with my humans. If you think you could be my perfect new family then please send in an application for me. I look forward to meeting you. Back to Dogs Looking for Homes

Nero, a 8 years old male Greyhound available for adoption from Animals In Distress in Devon

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Nero

Devon
SexMale
Age8 years
BreedGreyhound

Apply to rehome me Nero Greyhound / Fawn Male 7 years, 6 months My reference is [DO22715-Dog] About me Woof, I am Nero, a beautiful 7 Year old Greyhound. I am looking for a quiet home and a comfortable sofa to call my own. I''m a lovely boy and once I''m your friend I love nothing more than to lean in and have a cuddle! I''m easy to walk and won’t need hours of exercise to wear me out – after a good run around, I will curl up and sleep peacefully for hours.I would love to find a home as the only pet. I could live with children aged 13 years plus. I do not like being alone so will need to be with someone all the time while I settle and am helped with this. Could you offer me the new home that I deserve? Back to Dogs Looking for HomesAbout me Woof, I am Nero, a beautiful 7 Year old Greyhound. I am looking for a quiet home and a comfortable sofa to call my own. I''m a lovely boy and once I''m your friend I love nothing more than to lean in and have a cuddle! I''m easy to walk and won’t need hours of exercise to wear me out – after a good run around, I will curl up and sleep peacefully for hours.I would love to find a home as the only pet. I could live with children aged 13 years plus. I do not like being alone so will need to be with someone all the time while I settle and am helped with this. Could you offer me the new home that I deserve? Back to Dogs Looking for Homes

Oscar, a 9 years old male Labrador x Collie available for adoption from Animals In Distress in Devon

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Oscar

Devon
SexMale
Age9 years
BreedLabrador x Collie

Apply to rehome me Oscar Lab X Collie / Black, white spot on chest Male 8 years, 5 months My reference is [DO23850-Dog] About me WOOF WOOF! My name is Oscar, I am an 8 Year old Labrador X Collie. I am looking for an active home as an only pet please. I am a sweet boy with lots of energy, I love to run around the fields here at the centre. I am strong on lead so I will need a strong handler and lead training in my new home. I am a calm good boy in the home. I can some-times be a little wary of strangers to begin with but I soon warm up. I have not lived with children before and can be a bit bouncy so teenage plus would be better. Could you be my new family? Back to Dogs Looking for HomesAbout me WOOF WOOF! My name is Oscar, I am an 8 Year old Labrador X Collie. I am looking for an active home as an only pet please. I am a sweet boy with lots of energy, I love to run around the fields here at the centre. I am strong on lead so I will need a strong handler and lead training in my new home. I am a calm good boy in the home. I can some-times be a little wary of strangers to begin with but I soon warm up. I have not lived with children before and can be a bit bouncy so teenage plus would be better. Could you be my new family? Back to Dogs Looking for Homes

Ruby, a 4 years old female Dachshund available for adoption from Animals In Distress in Devon

Animals In Distress

Ruby

Devon
SexFemale
Age4 years
BreedDachshund

Apply to rehome me Ruby Dachshund (Standard) / Black and Tan Female 3 years, 3 months My reference is [DO23930-Dog] About me Hello, I’m Ruby. A very sweet 3 year old standard dachshund. I am looking for a quiet new home with owners who can give me the time I need to build up my confidence as I can be a very shy and nervous dog. I could live with children aged 13+ who understand that I will need my space as I settle in. I might be able to live with another small, calm dog as I can find anyone too bouncy or big a little overwhelming. I haven’t been left much so would need someone around most of the time while I get used to being on my own. I can’t live with cats. Back to Dogs Looking for HomesAbout me Hello, I’m Ruby. A very sweet 3 year old standard dachshund. I am looking for a quiet new home with owners who can give me the time I need to build up my confidence as I can be a very shy and nervous dog. I could live with children aged 13+ who understand that I will need my space as I settle in. I might be able to live with another small, calm dog as I can find anyone too bouncy or big a little overwhelming. I haven’t been left much so would need someone around most of the time while I get used to being on my own. I can’t live with cats. Back to Dogs Looking for Homes