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

10 dogs available
Coco, a 3 years old female Dachshund available for adoption from Animals In Distress in Devon

Animals In Distress

Coco

Devon
SexFemale
Age3 years
BreedDachshund

Apply to rehome me Coco Dachshund (Long coat) / Cream Female 2 years, 2 months My reference is [DO23992-Dog] About me ****COCO IS TO BE REHOMED WITH TWIGLET****Hello! My name is Coco, I am looking for a new home with my best friend Twiglet. I am a 2 Year old Miniature Dachshund and Twiglet is 4 years old. We are very sweet little girls who have been very sheltered in life up until now. We are good with other dogs and love lots of attention from our human friends. We would like new owners that will help us with our training and build up our confidence in the outside world as this is all quite new to us. In return we will shower you with love and companionship. We would prefer to be the only dogs in the home. We have not had contact with cats. Children would need to be 10 years and over. We are very excited to meet our new forever owners. Back to Dogs Looking for HomesAbout me ****COCO IS TO BE REHOMED WITH TWIGLET****Hello! My name is Coco, I am looking for a new home with my best friend Twiglet. I am a 2 Year old Miniature Dachshund and Twiglet is 4 years old. We are very sweet little girls who have been very sheltered in life up until now. We are good with other dogs and love lots of attention from our human friends. We would like new owners that will help us with our training and build up our confidence in the outside world as this is all quite new to us. In return we will shower you with love and companionship. We would prefer to be the only dogs in the home. We have not had contact with cats. Children would need to be 10 years and over. We are very excited to meet our new forever owners. Back to Dogs Looking for Homes

Dexter, a 3 years old male Dachshund available for adoption from Animals In Distress in Devon

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Dexter

Devon
SexMale
Age3 years
BreedDachshund

Apply to rehome me Dexter Dachshund (Standard) / Tricolour Male 2 years, 1 months My reference is [DO23998-Dog] About me DEXTER IS TO BE RE-HOMED WITH PATCHHello everyone, may name is Dexter. I came in to rescue with Patch. We are bonded boys looking for a home together. We are sweet boys that can be a little timid until we get to know you. Once we have relaxed we are very affectionate and love a good snuggle. We will need new owners that are happy to help us build on our confidence out and about as we have not had much experience of the outside world for a while. Children 10 years plus as we are not used to young children and we are a little timid. We would prefer to be the only pets in the home so that we can soak up all the attention. How can you resist our little faces :)WE ARE SUBJECT TO A HIGHER DONATION FEE Back to Dogs Looking for HomesAbout me DEXTER IS TO BE RE-HOMED WITH PATCHHello everyone, may name is Dexter. I came in to rescue with Patch. We are bonded boys looking for a home together. We are sweet boys that can be a little timid until we get to know you. Once we have relaxed we are very affectionate and love a good snuggle. We will need new owners that are happy to help us build on our confidence out and about as we have not had much experience of the outside world for a while. Children 10 years plus as we are not used to young children and we are a little timid. We would prefer to be the only pets in the home so that we can soak up all the attention. How can you resist our little faces :)WE ARE SUBJECT TO A HIGHER DONATION FEE Back to Dogs Looking for Homes

Joy, a 8 months old female Border Collie available for adoption from Animals In Distress in Devon

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Joy

Devon
SexFemale
Age8 months
BreedBorder Collie

Apply to rehome me Joy Border Collie Cross / Tricolour Female 0 years, 8 months My reference is [DO24013-Dog] About me Hello my name is Joy, I am a 7 month old Border Collie looking for an active home. I do live up to my name being an absolute Joy to be around. I am fun, sweet natured and cuddly. I am also a very active girl who loves to play ball. I would be best suited to a Collie experienced home and could possibly live with another dog. I love to have dog friends when out and about but do not really like sharing my toys with other dogs. I have lived with cats before so may be able to do this again. Children 10 years and over as I can be quite bouncy. I am not used to being left so I will need some-one at home to help me get used to being left alone. I will make a lovely addition to some-ones family, could this be you? Back to Dogs Looking for HomesAbout me Hello my name is Joy, I am a 7 month old Border Collie looking for an active home. I do live up to my name being an absolute Joy to be around. I am fun, sweet natured and cuddly. I am also a very active girl who loves to play ball. I would be best suited to a Collie experienced home and could possibly live with another dog. I love to have dog friends when out and about but do not really like sharing my toys with other dogs. I have lived with cats before so may be able to do this again. Children 10 years and over as I can be quite bouncy. I am not used to being left so I will need some-one at home to help me get used to being left alone. I will make a lovely addition to some-ones family, could this be you? 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 6 years, 0 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

Max, a 2 years old male Jack Russell Terrier available for adoption from Animals In Distress in Devon

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Max

Devon
SexMale
Age2 years
BreedJack Russell Terrier

Apply to rehome me Max JRT / Tricolour Male 2 years, 0 months My reference is [DO24012-Dog] About me WOOF WOOF! My name is Max, I am a 2 year old Jack Russell Terrier looking for an active new home. I am a super little lad, full of energy and into every-thing as us Terriers usually are when we are young. I love attention from my humans and can be a cuddly boy. I might be able to live with another dog but I can be a bit over the top and enthusiastic. No cats on small furries please. Children aged 10 and over. Back to Dogs Looking for HomesAbout me WOOF WOOF! My name is Max, I am a 2 year old Jack Russell Terrier looking for an active new home. I am a super little lad, full of energy and into every-thing as us Terriers usually are when we are young. I love attention from my humans and can be a cuddly boy. I might be able to live with another dog but I can be a bit over the top and enthusiastic. No cats on small furries please. Children aged 10 and over. Back to Dogs Looking for Homes

Misty, a 11 years old male Pomeranian available for adoption from Animals In Distress in Devon

Animals In Distress

Misty

Devon
SexMale
Age11 years
BreedPomeranian

Apply to rehome me Misty Pomeranian / White Male 10 years, 3 months My reference is [DO23987-Dog] About me MISTY AND POPPY ARE TO BE RE-HOMED TOGETHERHello! my name is Misty, I came in to rescue with my mum Poppy after my owner sadly passed away. We really love each other and would like to stay together. I am a 10 year old Pomeranian. As you can see, I am a very handsome boy. I will need new owners that will help me keep my wonderful fluffy coat in tip top condition. I do like other dogs but would prefer if it was just me and mum in our new home. I have not had contact with cats but ignore them when out. Children will need to be over 10 years old as we have not been around children very much at all. In return for all the above, I will give you lots of attention, love and companionship. Back to Dogs Looking for HomesAbout me MISTY AND POPPY ARE TO BE RE-HOMED TOGETHERHello! my name is Misty, I came in to rescue with my mum Poppy after my owner sadly passed away. We really love each other and would like to stay together. I am a 10 year old Pomeranian. As you can see, I am a very handsome boy. I will need new owners that will help me keep my wonderful fluffy coat in tip top condition. I do like other dogs but would prefer if it was just me and mum in our new home. I have not had contact with cats but ignore them when out. Children will need to be over 10 years old as we have not been around children very much at all. In return for all the above, I will give you lots of attention, love and companionship. Back to Dogs Looking for Homes

Patch, a 2 years old male Dachshund available for adoption from Animals In Distress in Devon

Animals In Distress

Patch

Devon
SexMale
Age2 years
BreedDachshund

Apply to rehome me Patch Dachshund (Standard) / Black and Tan Male 1 years, 7 months My reference is [DO23997-Dog] About me PATCH IS TO BE RE-HOMED WITH DEXTERHello everyone, may name is Patch. I came in to rescue with Dexter. We are bonded boys looking for a home together. We are sweet boys that can be a little timid until we get to know you. Once we have relaxed we are very affectionate and love a good snuggle. We will need new owners that are happy to help us build on our confidence out and about as we have not had much experience of the outside world for a while. Children 10 years plus as we are not used to young children and we are a little timid. We would prefer to be the only pets in the home so that we can soak up all the attention. How can you resist our little faces :)WE ARE SUBJECT TO A HIGHER DONATION FEE Back to Dogs Looking for HomesAbout me PATCH IS TO BE RE-HOMED WITH DEXTERHello everyone, may name is Patch. I came in to rescue with Dexter. We are bonded boys looking for a home together. We are sweet boys that can be a little timid until we get to know you. Once we have relaxed we are very affectionate and love a good snuggle. We will need new owners that are happy to help us build on our confidence out and about as we have not had much experience of the outside world for a while. Children 10 years plus as we are not used to young children and we are a little timid. We would prefer to be the only pets in the home so that we can soak up all the attention. How can you resist our little faces :)WE ARE SUBJECT TO A HIGHER DONATION FEE Back to Dogs Looking for Homes

Poppy, a 13 years old female Pomeranian available for adoption from Animals In Distress in Devon

Animals In Distress

Poppy

Devon
SexFemale
Age13 years
BreedPomeranian

Apply to rehome me Poppy Pomeranian / Cream Female 12 years, 3 months My reference is [DO23986-Dog] About me POPPY IS TO BE RE-HOMED WITH MISTY.Hello! My name is Poppy, I came in to rescue with my very loyal son Misty after my owner sadly passed away. We are looking for a home together. I am a 12 year old Pomeranian, I am a cuddly little girl. The staff here say that I look like a little teddy bear, I think that is mean''t to be a compliment :) I like other dogs but will tell them off if they get too much for me. I am a mature older lady now and would prefer it to be just myself and my son in our new home. We have not had much contact with children so any children would need to be over 10 years old. I will ignore cats when out but have not had contact with them apart from that. I will make a lovely little companion along with my boy. The humans here have just found out that I have Cushing''s disease, and for this I will need to be on meds for the rest of my life.Could you offer us the special retirement home that we deserve? Back to Dogs Looking for HomesAbout me POPPY IS TO BE RE-HOMED WITH MISTY.Hello! My name is Poppy, I came in to rescue with my very loyal son Misty after my owner sadly passed away. We are looking for a home together. I am a 12 year old Pomeranian, I am a cuddly little girl. The staff here say that I look like a little teddy bear, I think that is mean''t to be a compliment :) I like other dogs but will tell them off if they get too much for me. I am a mature older lady now and would prefer it to be just myself and my son in our new home. We have not had much contact with children so any children would need to be over 10 years old. I will ignore cats when out but have not had contact with them apart from that. I will make a lovely little companion along with my boy. The humans here have just found out that I have Cushing''s disease, and for this I will need to be on meds for the rest of my life.Could you offer us the special retirement home that we deserve? Back to Dogs Looking for Homes

Storm, a 2 years old male German Shepherd x Rottweiler available for adoption from Animals In Distress in Devon

Animals In Distress

Storm

Devon
SexMale
Age2 years
BreedGerman Shepherd x Rottweiler

Apply to rehome me Storm GSD X Rotti / Tan Male 1 years, 7 months My reference is [DO23972-Dog] About me WOOF WOOF! My name is Storm, I am a 18 month old German Shepherd Cross Rottweiler looking for an active home. I can be a bit boisterous so children will need to be teenage plus. I would really like new owners that are experienced with my breed types. As you can see I am a rather stunning boy, I turn heads where ever I go. I will need some on going training as I have not had much experience socialising with other dogs off lead yet and can be over the top with them. I would be best suited as an only pet in the home. I will make a loyal companion for the right person/people. Could I be the boy that you have been looking for? Back to Dogs Looking for HomesAbout me WOOF WOOF! My name is Storm, I am a 18 month old German Shepherd Cross Rottweiler looking for an active home. I can be a bit boisterous so children will need to be teenage plus. I would really like new owners that are experienced with my breed types. As you can see I am a rather stunning boy, I turn heads where ever I go. I will need some on going training as I have not had much experience socialising with other dogs off lead yet and can be over the top with them. I would be best suited as an only pet in the home. I will make a loyal companion for the right person/people. Could I be the boy that you have been looking for? Back to Dogs Looking for Homes

Twiglet, a 5 years old female Dachshund available for adoption from Animals In Distress in Devon

Animals In Distress

Twiglet

Devon
SexFemale
Age5 years
BreedDachshund

Apply to rehome me Twiglet Dachshund (Miniature) / Black and Tan Female 4 years, 6 months My reference is [DO23990-Dog] About me ****TWIGLET IS TO BE REHOMED WITH COCO****Hello! My name is Twiglet, I am looking for a new home with my best friend Coco. I am a 4 Year old Miniature Dachshund and Coco is 2 years old. We are very sweet little girls who have been very sheltered in life up until now. We are good with other dogs and love lots of attention from our human friends. We would like new owners that will help us with our training and build up our confidence in the outside world as this is all quite new to us. In return we will shower you with love and companionship. We would rather be the only dogs in the home and have not been around cats before. Children would need to be 10 years and over. We are very excited to meet our new forever owners. Back to Dogs Looking for HomesAbout me ****TWIGLET IS TO BE REHOMED WITH COCO****Hello! My name is Twiglet, I am looking for a new home with my best friend Coco. I am a 4 Year old Miniature Dachshund and Coco is 2 years old. We are very sweet little girls who have been very sheltered in life up until now. We are good with other dogs and love lots of attention from our human friends. We would like new owners that will help us with our training and build up our confidence in the outside world as this is all quite new to us. In return we will shower you with love and companionship. We would rather be the only dogs in the home and have not been around cats before. Children would need to be 10 years and over. We are very excited to meet our new forever owners. Back to Dogs Looking for Homes