About Oak Tree Animals Charity

Oak Tree Animals’ Charity is a long-established animal welfare charity providing care, rehabilitation, and rehoming for dogs, cats, and equines in need. Founded in 1909, the charity has grown from its early work protecting working horses into a centre of excellence supporting a wide range of animals, including equines, goats, and companion pets. Oak Tree focuses on finding the right long-term homes for animals while offering ongoing advice and support to adopters to help build lasting, healthy relationships. Alongside rescue and rehoming, the charity works proactively within the community through education, advocacy, and welfare programmes such as Trap Neuter Return for feral cats, helping to improve animal welfare for future generations.

Contact Information

LocationCarlisle, Cumbria
Charity Number1169511

Dogs Available from Oak Tree Animals Charity

12 dogs available
Brilliant Bailey, a Unknown old male Crossbreed available for adoption from Oak Tree Animals Charity in Cumbria

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Brilliant Bailey

Cumbria
SexMale
AgeUnknown
BreedCrossbreed

Bailey is a lovely Staffy cross with a big heart who is looking for a patient, understanding home where he can truly blossom.Bailey can be a little unsure of new people but with time and space he easily builds trust. Bailey is very food motivated so this helps a lot when building his trust. Once he feels safe, his affectionate, playful loving side shines through, and he forms incredibly strong bonds with people he loves.Like many sensitive dogs, Bailey thrives on routine, kindness and positive reinforcement. He would do best with adopters who are happy to let him settle in at his own pace without rushing introductions. His confidence continues to grow with gentle encouragement.He loves his walks and spending time with his favourite people and is happiest when he knows what to expect from his day, With the right home he has so much love and loyalty to give.We are looking for a calm, committed adult and dog only home who will give him the chance he deserves.On average, we have 400 animals come into our shelter every year. Please take a look at some of our dogs looking for loving homes and see if you can find a friend for life. Where appropriate, all of our animals are vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. We also give each animal a behavioural assessment to identify their needs and help you find your perfect companion.Best Animal Welfare Charity 2022 – UK (Global 100 – 2022)Best Animal Welfare Charity 2021 (M&A Today Global Awards)Best Animal Welfare Charity 2020 (SME Northern Enterprise Awards)Best Place to Work (Carlisle Living Awards, 2019)Registered Charity No. 1169511 / SC048389 β€’ Company Limited by Guarantee 10404912

Delightful Delilah, a Unknown old female Unknown available for adoption from Oak Tree Animals Charity in Cumbria

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Delightful Delilah

Cumbria
SexFemale
AgeUnknown
BreedUnknown

Delilah has a kind nature and enjoys spending time with her favourite people. Whether its stretching out for a cosy nap after a walk or joining you on an adventure. She enjoys getting out and exploring, with plenty of opportunities to stretch those long legs in secure areas. She also has a softer side and loves a good cuddle.Delilah is intelligent and eager to learn, she will thrive with a family who can provide gentle guidance, patience and plenty of love. As she is young Delilah will need continuous training to make her the perfect companion.Now all that is missing is a loving safe home for Delilah to call her own, if you feel you could be the one for her please apply today.On average, we have 400 animals come into our shelter every year. Please take a look at some of our dogs looking for loving homes and see if you can find a friend for life. Where appropriate, all of our animals are vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. We also give each animal a behavioural assessment to identify their needs and help you find your perfect companion.Best Animal Welfare Charity 2022 – UK (Global 100 – 2022)Best Animal Welfare Charity 2021 (M&A Today Global Awards)Best Animal Welfare Charity 2020 (SME Northern Enterprise Awards)Best Place to Work (Carlisle Living Awards, 2019)Registered Charity No. 1169511 / SC048389 β€’ Company Limited by Guarantee 10404912

Explorer Eddie, a Unknown old male Labrador available for adoption from Oak Tree Animals Charity in Cumbria

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Explorer Eddie

Cumbria
SexMale
AgeUnknown
BreedLabrador

Eddie is a handsome Labrador with a big heart who is searching for a patient and understanding forever home.Eddie can be nervous around new people and situations because of this he will need an experienced owner who has some understanding with nervous dogs and is willing to continue buildimg his confidence through positive, reward- based training.Once Eddie has gotten to know you and trust you, he forms strong bonds and is affectionate, loyal and eager to please. He loves spending time with his people, enjoys walks in quieter areas and is happiest when he has a predictable routine.He would thrive in a calm, adult only home and he would need to be the only dog in a home so he can receive the time, attention and space he needs to feel secure. A home with a secure garden would be ideal to him as he loves the Zoomies. Eddie can be strong on the lead so he will need some continued training.On average, we have 400 animals come into our shelter every year. Please take a look at some of our dogs looking for loving homes and see if you can find a friend for life. Where appropriate, all of our animals are vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. We also give each animal a behavioural assessment to identify their needs and help you find your perfect companion.Best Animal Welfare Charity 2022 – UK (Global 100 – 2022)Best Animal Welfare Charity 2021 (M&A Today Global Awards)Best Animal Welfare Charity 2020 (SME Northern Enterprise Awards)Best Place to Work (Carlisle Living Awards, 2019)Registered Charity No. 1169511 / SC048389 β€’ Company Limited by Guarantee 10404912

Handsome Hamish, a Unknown old male Pointer available for adoption from Oak Tree Animals Charity in Cumbria

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Handsome Hamish

Cumbria
SexMale
AgeUnknown
BreedPointer

* House trained & Crate Trained* Has been for sleepovers at our animal teams homes, the perfect house guest!Hamish is looking for a home with active adopters who can take him on lots of exploring, sniffy adventures in quiet walking areas, such as private hire fields, who can provide him with extra activities such as scent work or agility to keep his clever brain busy and give him all the care and attention he deserves. He can live with children aged 15 and over who understand that he is a large clumsy boy, who will play nicely with him and give him space to rest when needed.Hamish likes his attention undivided so is looking to be the only pet in the home; however, once settled in the home, there is a potential for him to have doggy walking friend who can cope with his active personality. He is a very clever boy, he knows β€˜sit’, β€˜paw’ and β€˜wait'. He is so eager to please and takes training on board very quickly - so far he has learnt heel, eye contact, distractions and is busy doing scent work, which he is so good at. Apart from his intelligence and training abilities, Hamish loves nothing more than a good snuggle on the couch - he loves people and has so much love to offer.Once settled into the home, Hamish can get a little worried being left alone, he could be left for up to 1-2 hours, this would need to be built up slowly once he has had time to settle into his. He is also house trained and crate trained which makes it easier for building up time being left especially when he has a frozen kong to keep him entertained.Hamish has been in foster and was the perfect house guest - could you give him his forever home?Please complete our Online Dog Adoption Matchmaking Questionnaire to express your interest.If you have any questions or issues, please call 01228 560082 or email smallanimalteam@oaktreeanimals.org.uk (between 10.00am to 4.00pm).On average, we have 400 animals come into our shelter every year. Please take a look at some of our dogs looking for loving homes and see if you can find a friend for life. Where appropriate, all of our animals are vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. We also give each animal a behavioural assessment to identify their needs and help you find your perfect companion.Best Animal Welfare Charity 2022 – UK (Global 100 – 2022)Best Animal Welfare Charity 2021 (M&A Today Global Awards)Best Animal Welfare Charity 2020 (SME Northern Enterprise Awards)Best Place to Work (Carlisle Living Awards, 2019)Registered Charity No. 1169511 / SC048389 β€’ Company Limited by Guarantee 10404912

Jolly Jimmy And Terrific Timmy, a 1 year old male Crossbreed available for adoption from Oak Tree Animals Charity in Cumbria

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Jolly Jimmy And Terrific Timmy

Cumbria
SexMale
Age1 year
BreedCrossbreed

Meet our beautiful cross breed brothers!These two handsome boys are 1 year old who are searching for a loving forever home where they can stay together. Having grown up beside each other they share an incredible bond and bring out the best in each other.They are friendly, affectionate and full of personality. As they are still young they are full of energy and love nothing more than running about and playing. They also enjoy relaxing together after a good walk and are happiest when included as part of the family.As most young dogs, they will benefit from continued training, consistency and plenty of exercise. They are intelligent and eager to please, making them a rewarding pair for someone willing to invest time in them.Timmy and Jimmy can be nervous at first but with slow introductions they come around really well.On average, we have 400 animals come into our shelter every year. Please take a look at some of our dogs looking for loving homes and see if you can find a friend for life. Where appropriate, all of our animals are vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. We also give each animal a behavioural assessment to identify their needs and help you find your perfect companion.Best Animal Welfare Charity 2022 – UK (Global 100 – 2022)Best Animal Welfare Charity 2021 (M&A Today Global Awards)Best Animal Welfare Charity 2020 (SME Northern Enterprise Awards)Best Place to Work (Carlisle Living Awards, 2019)Registered Charity No. 1169511 / SC048389 β€’ Company Limited by Guarantee 10404912

Joyful Jack, a 16 years old male Crossbreed available for adoption from Oak Tree Animals Charity in Cumbria

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Joyful Jack

Cumbria
SexMale
Age16 years
BreedCrossbreed

Meet our sweet senior Jack.This lovely boy is looking for a calm, loving home to spend his golden years surrounded by comfort and kindness.At 16 years old Jack is a sweet gentle soul who enjoys the simple things in life, a cosy bed, sniffing about the garden and plenty of fuss from his favourite people. He may be a senior but he still has lots of love to give and enjoys pottering around the house before settling down for a well earned nap.Jack is happiest in a quite home where he can have a relaxed routine. Jack is looking for an adult only and for someone to understand the needs of an older dog and is happy to give him the patience, care and affection he deserves.He would make a wonderful companion for someone who is looking for a loyal friend to share his peaceful days with.On average, we have 400 animals come into our shelter every year. Please take a look at some of our dogs looking for loving homes and see if you can find a friend for life. Where appropriate, all of our animals are vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. We also give each animal a behavioural assessment to identify their needs and help you find your perfect companion.Best Animal Welfare Charity 2022 – UK (Global 100 – 2022)Best Animal Welfare Charity 2021 (M&A Today Global Awards)Best Animal Welfare Charity 2020 (SME Northern Enterprise Awards)Best Place to Work (Carlisle Living Awards, 2019)Registered Charity No. 1169511 / SC048389 β€’ Company Limited by Guarantee 10404912

Lovely Lenny, a 1 year old male Lurcher available for adoption from Oak Tree Animals Charity in Cumbria

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Lovely Lenny

Cumbria
SexMale
Age1 year
BreedLurcher

We are looking for a loving forever home for our gorgeous lurcher who is almost 1 years old. Lenny is a friendly, affectionate and playful young dog with a lovely nature. Like most young dogs, he has plenty of energy and enjoys running, playing and exploring but he is equally happy to curl up for a cuddle once he has had a good walk.Lenny is intelligent and eager to learn, Lenny has basic training but would need someone willing to continue his training and have consistency to help him become an amazing companion, he would thrive with someone who has the time and to provide plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. Lenny loves food and is very food motivated so this helps a lot with training.On average, we have 400 animals come into our shelter every year. Please take a look at some of our dogs looking for loving homes and see if you can find a friend for life. Where appropriate, all of our animals are vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. We also give each animal a behavioural assessment to identify their needs and help you find your perfect companion.Best Animal Welfare Charity 2022 – UK (Global 100 – 2022)Best Animal Welfare Charity 2021 (M&A Today Global Awards)Best Animal Welfare Charity 2020 (SME Northern Enterprise Awards)Best Place to Work (Carlisle Living Awards, 2019)Registered Charity No. 1169511 / SC048389 β€’ Company Limited by Guarantee 10404912

Loyal Lucy, a Unknown old female Crossbreed available for adoption from Oak Tree Animals Charity in Cumbria

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Loyal Lucy

Cumbria
SexFemale
AgeUnknown
BreedCrossbreed

This wonderful girl is full of personality and adores people, Whether its making new friends, enjoying a cuddle on the sofa or simply being by your side, she loves nothing more than spending time with her favourite humans.Friendly, affectionate and always happy to be involved, Lucy thrives on companionship and will happily join you on all of life's adventures, she is always ready for walk. In return you will have a loyal, loving companion who will fill your home with fun and affection.Lucy is looking to be the only dog in a home however she can have dog walking friends. Like many Patterdale crosses, she is an intelligent, active dog who will enjoy plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to keep her happy.On average, we have 400 animals come into our shelter every year. Please take a look at some of our dogs looking for loving homes and see if you can find a friend for life. Where appropriate, all of our animals are vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. We also give each animal a behavioural assessment to identify their needs and help you find your perfect companion.Best Animal Welfare Charity 2022 – UK (Global 100 – 2022)Best Animal Welfare Charity 2021 (M&A Today Global Awards)Best Animal Welfare Charity 2020 (SME Northern Enterprise Awards)Best Place to Work (Carlisle Living Awards, 2019)Registered Charity No. 1169511 / SC048389 β€’ Company Limited by Guarantee 10404912

Marvellous Maddie, a 5 months old female Crossbreed available for adoption from Oak Tree Animals Charity in Cumbria

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Marvellous Maddie

Cumbria
SexFemale
Age5 months
BreedCrossbreed

Meet Maddie a 5 month old crossbreed! Maddie loves being with you once she has formed a strong bond with those who she trusts. Maddie is a quick learner and already knows basic commands and would thrive with someone who can continue her training and provide mental stimulation.As she is going to be a large breed she will need regular exercise and structure, an active home would be best suited and someone who understands intelligent, energetic breeds. Maddie could live with other dogs once properly introduced. As she is still young and full of energy she is looking for a home without young children so she can get the full attention and training she deserves.Maddie has so much love to give so if your looking for a devoted, clever and active dog, please apply today.On average, we have 400 animals come into our shelter every year. Please take a look at some of our dogs looking for loving homes and see if you can find a friend for life. Where appropriate, all of our animals are vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. We also give each animal a behavioural assessment to identify their needs and help you find your perfect companion.Best Animal Welfare Charity 2022 – UK (Global 100 – 2022)Best Animal Welfare Charity 2021 (M&A Today Global Awards)Best Animal Welfare Charity 2020 (SME Northern Enterprise Awards)Best Place to Work (Carlisle Living Awards, 2019)Registered Charity No. 1169511 / SC048389 β€’ Company Limited by Guarantee 10404912

Miss Maggie, a 12 years old female Unknown available for adoption from Oak Tree Animals Charity in Cumbria

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Miss Maggie

Cumbria
SexFemale
Age12 years
BreedUnknown

Older Children Friendly Basic Training- Can live with children over 12 years old- Can be left up to 4 hours once settledGorgeous 9 year old Maggie is ready to go to a new home. She is well trained, knows sit, down, stay and great recall in secure paddocks. Maggie travels well in a crate or in the back of the car, she is excellent for her health checks with our vets on site and enjoys company of our staff and volunteers. Maggie is a very food orientated and will do anything for her next treat. This makes training very fun and desirable for her, someone who enjoys training would adore this intelligent girl.She would love a home with a secure garden for off lead play and practising her wonderful recall but equally would be fine with a yard or small garden providing her new owner is a keen walker able to give her enough exercise. She is looking to be rehomed as the only pet.Maggie is foody, playful and has a very sweet personality. Please apply today if you feel she may be suitable providing you meet the rehoming criteria.Please complete our Online Dog Adoption Matchmaking Questionnaire to express your interest.If you have any questions or issues, please call 01228 560082 or email smallanimalteam@oaktreeanimals.org.uk (between 10.00am to 4.00pm).On average, we have 400 animals come into our shelter every year. Please take a look at some of our dogs looking for loving homes and see if you can find a friend for life. Where appropriate, all of our animals are vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. We also give each animal a behavioural assessment to identify their needs and help you find your perfect companion.Best Animal Welfare Charity 2022 – UK (Global 100 – 2022)Best Animal Welfare Charity 2021 (M&A Today Global Awards)Best Animal Welfare Charity 2020 (SME Northern Enterprise Awards)Best Place to Work (Carlisle Living Awards, 2019)Registered Charity No. 1169511 / SC048389 β€’ Company Limited by Guarantee 10404912

Outstanding Olivia, a 2 years old female Crossbreed available for adoption from Oak Tree Animals Charity in Cumbria

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Outstanding Olivia

Cumbria
SexFemale
Age2 years
BreedCrossbreed

Basic Training Quiet Home* Looking for a quiet home* No visiting children under 15Meet Olive, a 2 year old Crossbreed who is medium in size.Olive is a nervous little girl, but once used to you will offer all the love she has. Olive knows "sit", and takes treats gently.We are looking for an experienced home for Olive, with somebody to help settle her in and support her confidence journey. Olive walked wonderfully with another dog here on site, so feel she could have plenty of doggy friends once settled and introduced correctly, but feel she would initially be best suited as the only dog in the home.Olive is full of energy and is looking for an active home where she can meet her needs.Olive has so much to offer!Please complete our Online Dog Adoption Matchmaking Questionnaire to express your interest.If you have any questions or issues, please call 01228 560082 or email smallanimalteam@oaktreeanimals.org.uk (between 10.00am to 4.00pm).On average, we have 400 animals come into our shelter every year. Please take a look at some of our dogs looking for loving homes and see if you can find a friend for life. Where appropriate, all of our animals are vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. We also give each animal a behavioural assessment to identify their needs and help you find your perfect companion.Best Animal Welfare Charity 2022 – UK (Global 100 – 2022)Best Animal Welfare Charity 2021 (M&A Today Global Awards)Best Animal Welfare Charity 2020 (SME Northern Enterprise Awards)Best Place to Work (Carlisle Living Awards, 2019)Registered Charity No. 1169511 / SC048389 β€’ Company Limited by Guarantee 10404912

Pretty Penny, a 2 years old female Crossbreed available for adoption from Oak Tree Animals Charity in Cumbria

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Pretty Penny

Cumbria
SexFemale
Age2 years
BreedCrossbreed

High Energy Young Children Friendly Older Children Friendly Can Live with Another DogMeet Pretty Penny a beautiful 15 month old Bulldog cross looking for an active and committed forever home. She is full of life, fun, and enthusiasm, with a sweet personality to match her adorable smile.Penny loves spending time with other dogs and especially enjoys rough and tumble play with canine friends who can match her energy levels. she is good with children and has lived happily around them, making her a wonderful family companion. She is fully house trained and has a great foundation in the home, but as a young girl still she will benefit from continued training and guidance. Penny can be quite nervous at first when settling in to new environments and meeting new people but she does come round with some encouragement and patience, so she will need a patient and understanding owner who will give her the time, structure and consistency she needs to thrive.An active home where she can enjoy regular exercise, mental stimulation, and ongoing training would be perfect for her. in return, Penny will reward her new family with endless love, loyalty, and plenty of happy adventures. if you are looking for a fun-loving, affectionate young girl with lots of potential, Penny could be the perfect addition to your family.Please complete our Online Dog Adoption Matchmaking Questionnaire to express your interest.If you have any questions or issues, please call 01228 560082 or email smallanimalteam@oaktreeanimals.org.uk (between 10.00am to 4.00pm).On average, we have 400 animals come into our shelter every year. Please take a look at some of our dogs looking for loving homes and see if you can find a friend for life. Where appropriate, all of our animals are vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. We also give each animal a behavioural assessment to identify their needs and help you find your perfect companion.Best Animal Welfare Charity 2022 – UK (Global 100 – 2022)Best Animal Welfare Charity 2021 (M&A Today Global Awards)Best Animal Welfare Charity 2020 (SME Northern Enterprise Awards)Best Place to Work (Carlisle Living Awards, 2019)Registered Charity No. 1169511 / SC048389 β€’ Company Limited by Guarantee 10404912