Adopt a Rescue Dog in East Sussex

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.

Dali Dog Rescue UK helps stray and abandoned dogs in Cyprus find safe, loving homes in the UK and overseas. Working closely with D.O.G Rescue Cyprus, the organisation has helped rehome more than 3,000 dogs since its beginnings in 2010, giving dogs from overcrowded shelters the chance to start a new life with a permanent family.

DogWatch UK is a rescue organisation dedicated to rehoming abandoned dogs from British pounds and Spain, with many dogs cared for in UK foster homes while awaiting adoption. The charity continues to rehome throughout challenging times, carefully assessing homes to ensure dogs are not left alone for long periods and can adjust successfully to family life. Some dogs remain overseas until they meet DEFRA travel requirements, with puppies required to be at least four months old before travelling to the UK. Prospective adopters must complete an application, pay a home check deposit and commit to the dog once approved, with transport to the UK arranged periodically.

Kit Wilson Trust for Animal Welfare was founded in 1975 following a legacy from Katherine Wilson and has since grown into a major rescue centre in Hadlow Down, East Sussex. Caring for over 500 animals and birds, the Trust rescues abandoned, neglected and injured animals, providing high standards of care until they are rehomed, rehabilitated or, where necessary, given lifelong sanctuary. Wildlife rescue and an emergency helpline also form part of its work, alongside close collaboration with other local services. Central to its founding policy—and still a core principle today—is the promotion of spaying and neutering to reduce the number of unwanted animals in need of rescue.

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), founded in 1824, is the oldest and largest animal welfare organisation in the world, operating across England and Wales. Funded primarily by voluntary donations, the charity rescues animals from cruelty, investigates neglect and organised animal crime, and provides advice to improve animal welfare. Its network includes rescue teams, animal hospitals, rehabilitation centres and over 150 locally run branches that support rehoming, neutering and community welfare services. Through national and international outreach, the RSPCA works to prevent cruelty and ensure animals receive the care and protection they deserve.

Wadars Animal Rescue is a leading animal welfare charity based in Ferring, Worthing, rescuing wildlife and rehoming companion animals since 1969. Each year the charity helps more than 1,400 injured, orphaned or at-risk wild animals, while also rehoming hundreds of dogs, cats and small pets. Its dedicated Animal Welfare Team responds to public concerns, operates a busy wildlife helpline, and runs a lost and found pet register, working closely with local vets and rehabilitation centres. Now caring for cats and small animals at its Ferring rehoming centre—with plans to expand kennels and wildlife facilities—Wadars relies almost entirely on community donations, legacies and fundraising to continue its vital work.