Adopt a Rescue Dog in Cambridgeshire

Animal Helpline is a UK-based dog rescue charity dedicated to finding loving, suitable homes for dogs of all sizes, breeds, and backgrounds. The charity cares for a wide variety of dogs, each with their own personality, temperament, and individual needs, and places strong emphasis on responsible, well-matched rehoming. Some dogs may require experienced owners or homes without young children or other pets, ensuring the welfare of both the dog and the household. By carefully assessing each adoption, Animal Helpline aims to create lasting, positive outcomes for dogs and adopters alike.

BDRUK (Blind Dog Rescue UK) is a small charity focussed on the rescue and rehoming of blind and partially sighted dogs, BUT WE ALSO REHOME FULLY SIGHTED DOGS so please browse our dogs regardless of whether or not you would consider a dog with sight issues.

Lurcher SOS is a Suffolk-based rescue charity dedicated to helping lurchers, greyhounds, whippets, salukis, and other sighthounds in need. Founded in 2010 by lifelong lurcher owners, the charity operates through a network of volunteers, foster homes, and supporters across the UK. Lurcher SOS focuses on rescuing dogs at risk, including those facing euthanasia, from the UK and abroad, providing rehabilitation in foster homes rather than kennels. All dogs receive full veterinary care before adoption, and the charity relies entirely on public donations and fundraising to continue its life-saving work.

Ravenswood Pet Rescue is a self-funded, independent animal rescue based on the Cambridgeshire/Norfolk border in the UK, focused on rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals, particularly dogs.

Run entirely by volunteers and founded in 2019, Stray2me Rescue focuses primarily on helping rescuers in Romania to save dogs & cats who have been abandoned or suffered cruelty. We fundraise to pay for food & veterinary care and we run spay & neuter campaigns. We find homes for as many of the Strays as possible in the UK. Where resources allow, we also help with owner surrenders of UK bred dogs.

The Red Foundation is dedicated to protecting the health and wellbeing of every Dachshund in its care, while also acting as advocates and educators for the breed. The team approaches surrenders with empathy and compassion, offering behavioural or medical support wherever possible to help owners keep their dogs before rehoming becomes necessary. For those that do need new homes, each dog is carefully placed and remains a “Red Foundation dog” for life, with lifetime backup and contractual safeguards to prevent onward transfer without the charity’s involvement. Their commitment ensures every Dachshund receives responsible care, protection and support for the rest of its life.

Louise has been working and volunteering in the animal rescue world for many years and is well known for her previous work alongside her husband Carl at Heathlands Animal Sanctuary, as well as founding and fundraising for Luna Animal Rescue. Their experience spans hands-on rescue, rehabilitation, and long-term welfare support for animals in need. They have now relocated to the peaceful village of Marshland St James on the Cambridgeshire–Norfolk border, where they have acquired established kennels set within over six and a half acres of woodland. The site also includes fully enclosed paddocks, providing a safe, enriching environment for rescued animals. This new chapter builds on years of dedication and creates an ideal setting for continuing vital rescue work.

Woodgreen Pets Charity is a national animal welfare charity dedicated to supporting pets and their owners at every stage of the pet ownership journey. Each year, the charity provides safe shelter, specialist care, and rehoming support for thousands of pets, while also offering advice and practical help to owners facing challenges. A core focus of Woodgreen’s work is preventing pets from becoming homeless by identifying and addressing issues early, helping families stay together wherever possible. Through rescue, rehabilitation, and preventative support, the charity works to create brighter, more secure futures for pets and the people who love them.