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

9 dogs available
Barney, a 9 months old male Lakeland Terrier available for adoption from Animals In Distress in Devon

Animals In Distress

Barney

Devon
SexMale
Age9 months
BreedLakeland Terrier

RESERVED Apply to rehome me Barney Patterdale X Lakeland / Black Male 0 years, 9 months My reference is [DO23873-Dog] About me NO LONGER TAKING APPLICATIONS.HELLO! My name is Barney. I am an 8 month old Patterdale Terrier X Lakeland Terrier. I am a sweet, cuddly young pup. I can be a little nervous when first meeting people but it does not take me long to show my lovely little character. I am only young and still learning so I will need new owners that are happy to continue to show me the ropes and support me with my training. I am sociable with other dogs when out and about but would be better suited as an only dog in the home. I have not had contact with cats. Children would need to be 10 years plus ideally. If you are looking for a snuggle monster with a fun playful side, look no further. Its Me!!! Back to Dogs Looking for HomesAbout me NO LONGER TAKING APPLICATIONS.HELLO! My name is Barney. I am an 8 month old Patterdale Terrier X Lakeland Terrier. I am a sweet, cuddly young pup. I can be a little nervous when first meeting people but it does not take me long to show my lovely little character. I am only young and still learning so I will need new owners that are happy to continue to show me the ropes and support me with my training. I am sociable with other dogs when out and about but would be better suited as an only dog in the home. I have not had contact with cats. Children would need to be 10 years plus ideally. If you are looking for a snuggle monster with a fun playful side, look no further. Its Me!!! Back to Dogs Looking for Homes

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

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Buddy

Devon
SexMale
Age4 years
BreedBichon Frise

Apply to rehome me Buddy Bichon Frise / White Male 3 years, 10 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

Charlie, a 5 years old male Poodle available for adoption from Animals In Distress in Devon

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Charlie

Devon
SexMale
Age5 years
BreedPoodle

Apply to rehome me Charlie Poodle X / Gold and white Male 4 years, 7 months My reference is [DO23887-Dog] About me Woof Woof! Hi every-one my name is Charlie, I am a 4 and a half year old Cavalier Spaniel x Poodle. I am a little larger than is typical of my breed. I am a very loyal, affectionate young boy with lots and lots of love to give. I would like to be an only dog in the home but can have dog friends out and about. I have lived with a cat in my previous home so may be able to do this again. Sadly I do not cope with young children, so any children in the home would need to be teenage plus and no visiting young children. The staff here say that I am a beautiful boy with a very cute smile and lovely lead manners. I am very excited to meet my new humans, could this be you? Back to Dogs Looking for HomesAbout me Woof Woof! Hi every-one my name is Charlie, I am a 4 and a half year old Cavalier Spaniel x Poodle. I am a little larger than is typical of my breed. I am a very loyal, affectionate young boy with lots and lots of love to give. I would like to be an only dog in the home but can have dog friends out and about. I have lived with a cat in my previous home so may be able to do this again. Sadly I do not cope with young children, so any children in the home would need to be teenage plus and no visiting young children. The staff here say that I am a beautiful boy with a very cute smile and lovely lead manners. I am very excited to meet my new humans, could this be you? Back to Dogs Looking for Homes

Lola, a 4 years old female Shih Tzu x Poodle available for adoption from Animals In Distress in Devon

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Lola

Devon
SexFemale
Age4 years
BreedShih Tzu x Poodle

RESERVED Apply to rehome me Lola Shih Tzu X Poodle / Grey White Female 4 years, 0 months My reference is [DO23871-Dog] About me NO LONGER TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR LOLAHello every-one. My name is Lola, I am a 4 Year old Shih Tzu cross Poodle looking for an active home. I have bundles of energy and I am loads of fun, I also love a good cuddle and lots of attention. I could possibly live with another small active dog. I have not had any contact with cats. Children in the home would need to be 8 years plus. I am a very sweet little girl that loves every-one Who is up for some fun and adventures?? Back to Dogs Looking for HomesAbout me NO LONGER TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR LOLAHello every-one. My name is Lola, I am a 4 Year old Shih Tzu cross Poodle looking for an active home. I have bundles of energy and I am loads of fun, I also love a good cuddle and lots of attention. I could possibly live with another small active dog. I have not had any contact with cats. Children in the home would need to be 8 years plus. I am a very sweet little girl that loves every-one Who is up for some fun and adventures?? 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, 7 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 are able to spend quality time with me. 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 are able to spend quality time with me. 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

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, 4 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

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

Animals In Distress

Ollie

Devon
SexMale
Age9 years
BreedLabrador x Collie

Apply to rehome me Ollie Lab X Collie / Black, white spot on chest Male 8 years, 1 months My reference is [DO23849-Dog] About me WOOF WOOF! My name is Ollie, 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 good boy in the home, I love company and cuddles. 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 Ollie, 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 good boy in the home, I love company and cuddles. 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

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, 3 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

Stella, a 3 years old female Staffordshire Bull Terrier x Jack Russell Terrier available for adoption from Animals In Distress in Devon

Animals In Distress

Stella

Devon
SexFemale
Age3 years
BreedStaffordshire Bull Terrier x Jack Russell Terrier

Apply to rehome me Stella Staffie X JRT / White with tan patches Female 2 years, 9 months My reference is [DO23877-Dog] About me Hello my name is Stella, I am a 2 and a half year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross Jack Russell Terrier. I am sweet natured and full of fun. I get on well with other dogs out and about but I would like to be the only dog in the home. I love the company of my humans and like no-thing more than snuggling up on the sofa with them. I am only a little girl so I won''t take up much room. I have not had contact with children in my previous home so children over 10 years would be best. Hopefully my new family will find me soon, could this be you? Back to Dogs Looking for HomesAbout me Hello my name is Stella, I am a 2 and a half year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross Jack Russell Terrier. I am sweet natured and full of fun. I get on well with other dogs out and about but I would like to be the only dog in the home. I love the company of my humans and like no-thing more than snuggling up on the sofa with them. I am only a little girl so I won''t take up much room. I have not had contact with children in my previous home so children over 10 years would be best. Hopefully my new family will find me soon, could this be you? Back to Dogs Looking for Homes