Adopting a rescue dog in Cornwall often suits people looking for a quieter pace of life with access to open countryside and coastal walks. Many dogs available here are matched with homes that can offer time, space, and a stable routine, particularly in more rural areas. Cornwall-based rescues frequently work with foster homes, allowing dogs to settle into family environments before adoption. Whether you live near the coast or further inland, adopting locally helps give rescue dogs a fresh start in a calm and supportive setting.
The Underdog
How big? Smaller side of mediumHow old? Puppy (DOB 20.03.2025)Male or female? MaleLiving with kids? I can live with children (teens only)Living with dogs? I’d prefer to be the only dogResident dog required? NoLiving with cats? I’m looking for a home without catsWhere can I live? I’d like an active home with a gardenWhere am I from? Cyprus, now in Bude (Cyprus adoption fee applies)Health: I’m deaf
German Shepherd Rescue Elite
This lad is Bailey who is a GSD cross Kelpie. He was born in 2018 and is entire however, his current owners have restarted his vaccination and he is microchipped. Bailey has only been in his current home since just before Christmas. They saw him advertised on a selling site for £80 and enquired. They then got a call saying just come and get him so worried about what would happen to him, did just that. The lead was handed over and that was it!Sadly they cannot keep Bailey long term as they have a toddler who just wants to cuddle him which he is not interested in as doe growl at her, so older children only. He needs some lead training as he does pull but does have basic commands and recall. Does bark at other dogs but been no incidents. Unknown with cats.Our volunteer describes Bailey as a lovely boy and the family would love to keep him but are being careful because of their daughter. He would love a home he can just call his own please!
German Shepherd Rescue Elite
“They are in kennels atm and police have had a verbal disclaimer.They are 2 females one is nearly 1 and the other is nearly 2. Could be mother and daughter or siblings. Police have no other info.Very sweet girls. On a 7 dayer atm.”So Bambi and Bonnie came from the Police DLO in Cornwall.Both girls have super friendly temperaments and get along together so well. However we are walking them separately as well as together so Bonnie learns to be confident away from her mum.No young children as we do not know their history but these girls would fit happily in a breed experienced home with little fuss.
Last Chance Hotel
Biscuit is a 3 year old English BulldogThis boy can live with older dog savvy children of 14+.No other pets in home please.Biscuit is looking for a breed savvy forever home.Sadly Biscuit is not a fan of other dogs when out and about. He is strong on the lead, and has no road sense.This boy needs a secure dog paddock to run about in off lead.He needs to be kept on the lead in open public spaces.Biscuit likes to be close to his humans, and would like a home where he won't be left often.Please only apply if you are breed savvy and willing to put the time and effort into his training to keep him safe.Please note this dog has not been assessed by LCH and remains with owner until a home is secured.
Last Chance Hotel
Blue is a 4 year old Cane Corso.No children or other pets in the home for this boy please.Sadly Blue has not had the best start in life, he also needs to gain a little more weight.Blue is looking for a large breed savvy home, that's prepared to give him the training and loving care he craves.He may have an occasional pee accident in home when left.Even though this boy has been treated harshly by humans in the past he is still a loving boy who likes his home comforts and being close to his trusted humans.
St Francis Dogs Home
Hi everyone! My name is Blue, I am around 2-4 years old and I am looking for my forever homeI have had a scary few weeks, finding myself alone after my dear owner unfortunately passed away. I was brought to St Francis Dogs Home and the Staff and Volunteers here have been so kind and loving to me. I am growing in confidence every day!I am now ready to look for a new loving home. I need a home with adult only home, no cats and no dogs please. I love other dogs but currently lack the skills to live with a dog. I need really patient owners that will work with me as I have not seen much of the world so far. This lead walking malarkey is new to me so I am very strong at the moment and practicing this here at the centre. I am also currently entire and re-starting my vaccines.If you think you could offer me a loving home where I can continue to build in confidence please fill in an adoption form.
German Shepherd Rescue Elite
“They are in kennels atm and police have had a verbal disclaimer.They are 2 females one is nearly 1 and the other is nearly 2. Could be mother and daughter or siblings. Police have no other info.Very sweet girls. On a 7 dayer atm.”So Bambi and Bonnie came from the Police DLO in Cornwall.Both girls have super friendly temperaments and get along together so well. However we are walking them separately as well as together so Bonnie learns to be confident away from her mum.No young children as we do not know their history but these girls would fit happily in a breed experienced home with little fuss.
German Shepherd Rescue Elite
“Bruno has come on such a long way he loves his walks and a game of football or playing with the hose. Bruno can be nervous meeting new people but if your calm and have cheese he will be leaning in for a head stroke.Bruno does have food aggression over his bowls and treats but only when food is in the bowl but when the bowl is empty his fine for you to pick it up. Bruno would probably benefit in a home with a older female dog.”What can I say about this young man. Born 15.8.18, Bruno is a full GSD we are told! He is microchipped and vaccinated and he is now neutered.The kennels were called asking if they would take him in as he was biting. Of course we said yes, and he arrived at the kennels quite stressed and snappy. Given a chance to settle, he started to trust the staff at the kennels and slowly learnt to trust a wider circle. Basically this poor young man had nervous aggression.Bruno has come on leaps and bounds however and is a lot more confident within himself but still takes time to adjust to new people. No young children for obvious reasons, and working on socialising him slowly with other dogs.This lad will need an experienced home that has dealt with this issue before, and with calmness and normality, he should flourish to be the lovely young man that is hiding inside.Bruno was adopted but sadly has come back to us after 18 months as he feels he is just too much due to his protective nature. His adopter has done a lot of work with Bruno and this is what he says about him:“Guards food a little, especially high value treats. Is much better once he knows and trusts you, but still guards a bit.Great with routine. Very active. Loves to play with balls over most toys. Loves a game of tug of war, but gets a bit over excited sometimes.Brilliant recall now, great off the lead (in quiet places of course). Loves rivers etc. Has a huge thing for big branches – both loose and attached to trees still.Chases squirrels, rabbits etc. Very good around deer now and will not chase them if told no.Started to enjoy some agility – especially climbing. Can get a bit frustrated when learning to climb things etc – watch out as he can mouth and nip a little in frustration sometimes.Generally very responsive to a No command in all situations.I’ve had a dog walker 2 days a week for a year now. He’s great with her letting herself in, and walks very well with her.Sits, lays, paw, kiss for treats (kisses can be a bit teethy sometimes – be warned!)Very well behaved indoors – doesn’t chew anything, no toilet issues (he’s like a camel tbh)Bruno is all about his personal space, doesn’t really snuggle. Loves to lay on the bed but bolts if you get on it. Be wary about him laying with his back to you – if you then fuss him he can get a bit snarley. If he is tired or grumpy he is also quite quick to get snarley.”Things like towel drying after a walk need to be done carefully and with rewards – watch out around his feet – he really doesn’t like that (anything to do with his feet is typically not welcomed).Muzzle him for flea, ear drops etc – that will be a battle.Overall a great, active dog who likes his space.”Do you have the experience for Bruno please who would obviously do well with a ‘job’ to keep him busy.
Last Chance Hotel
Bruno is a 7 year old crossbreedNo children or other pets in the home please.This boy is looking for a forever home through no fault of his own.Bruno can be a little nervous at times when people raise their voices, so would like a quiet, relaxed home.Sadly he is not a fan of other dogs when out and about on his lead.He can be strong on the lead when first going out but soon relaxes and settles down to walk nicely.In the home Bruno is a loving loyal dog.All this boy needs is someone that's home most of the time so he won't be left often and willing to give him the chilled out home he needs to relax again.Please note this dog has not been assessed by LCH and due to lack of foster space remains with owner until a home is secured.
German Shepherd Rescue Elite
Well what can I say about this poor young lad!Bruno was born May 2021. He is microchipped but that’s it.We were asked by the RSPCA if we could take him on after he had been signed over by his owners who we were told were crack heads!Bruno had never been outside since a puppy so is terrified of everything and everyone. Now safely in our kennels in Cornwall, it is going to be a long and slow road for this poor lad to learn to trust and learn how to be a normal dog enjoying life but we are seeing improvements all the time.Bruno is now fully vaccinated and neutered and is accepting of so many more people and has really started to find his confidence.A very special home needed please.
German Shepherd Rescue Elite
We received this from a London council we work with:“We have a Mali in that was abandoned by its owner outside a vet hospital, the dog had been brought to the attention of Battersea in Nov last year as the owner couldn’t cope and he was just left in the garden most of his life, he’s now stray with us. He has been refused by Battersea due to behaviour despite not even coming out with behaviourists to see him. He was tied up at vets and owner was running away down the street – vet nurses approached him and he held onto one of their arms – he made a tiny red mark nothing else and this is why Battersea have refused him but he was just left – could still see owner and staff at vets surrounded him so I’m not surprised he reacted how he did but its so you have his full background as never hide anything over behaviour.He is dog very reactive and will jump around and shout when near other dogs and gets agitated in kennels, he also does not like bicycles or people running – which we have to watch him closely as we have to street walk him. He responds well to handling and does his basic commands, we think he could do well with the right training its just he’s had nothing all his life so knows no better, he is only 1 year old and been mostly starved as well, his body score when he came in was around 2-3, he has put on weight since with us with 2x daily feeds and a good routine, he is also very good around food.We are trying everything we can or our only resort would be to put him to sleep as next week we are down two officers and the person left is not as trained on dangerous dogs if he was to escalate any behaviours with her, which would be very sad all round. Not sure if you would be in a situation to help at all but would appreciate your time.”Cadan, as he has been named, as he was called Pink on his microchip, is now safe at our kennels in Cornwall. Absolutely no aggression seen, just a confused young man who is now going to start to learn to live and enjoy life. He is a foodie for obvious reasons, so easily bribed. Despite having put on weight while serving his time as a stray, he still has a long way to go.Cadan deserves a very special home experienced with his breed once he is ready, but his temperament is testament to him after all he has been through so far in his short life!
St Francis Dogs Home
This handsome boy is Cobi, a 2 year old Labrador x Rottie. He has been neutered.Cobi, as one would expect, is a high energy adolescent lad, so we will be looking for an experienced large dog home He is boisterous so an adult only home is sought.He could potentially live with another dog as he has in the past but this would be subject to a meeting.NO CATSHe can be left up to 4 hours. He settles well but doesn’t like to be shut in a room and doesn’t like crates.He is house trained, strong on the lead, reasonable basic commands but no recall as yet. He travels well in the car as long as he is not in a crate. He loves to learn and loves his training. He gets excited when he meets people but does calm down after a short time.A really, lovely handsome boy, sociable and happy. He deserves a really lovely home where his new people will spend a good amount of time with his ongoing training.ONLY EXPERIENCED, CONFIDENT HANDLERS NEED APPLY