Adopt a Rescue Dog in Kent

Angels 4 Dogs was founded in 2011 in Thanet, Kent by a group of compassionate volunteers committed to rescuing and rehoming stray and unwanted dogs. What began as a small local effort has grown into a dedicated rescue supporting UK pound dogs at risk of euthanasia as well as Romanian dogs who have suffered neglect and abuse. Driven by the belief that every dog deserves a loving forever home, the team works tirelessly to transform broken lives into hopeful futures. With the support of volunteers, donors and adopters, Angels 4 Dogs continues its mission to be a lifeline for dogs in need.

Barking Mad Dog Rescue is a UK charity helping vulnerable and abandoned dogs in Romania find safe, loving homes. Founded after the rescue of a stray dog named Pixie in 2013, the charity has since rehomed more than 3,000 dogs in the UK and Germany and provides daily food and care for hundreds of dogs across shelters and local communities in Romania.

Cinque Ports Rescue is a foster-based dog rescue founded in 2011 in the heart of the Cinque Ports, Kent, dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming smaller breed dogs across the South East coast of England. Dogs are cared for exclusively in loving foster homes rather than kennels, allowing them to decompress while the team carefully assesses their individual personalities and needs. Every dog is fully vaccinated, neutered and treated for parasites before adoption. Whether arriving from loving homes, as unclaimed strays or from neglectful situations, each dog is given the care, patience and second chance they deserve.

Dogs Trust is one of the UK’s leading dog welfare charities, supporting dogs and their owners since it was founded in 1891 by Lady Gertrude Stock. Guided by the belief that a dog is for life, the charity provides care for dogs in distress, helps find loving new homes when needed, and supports owners during difficult circumstances. Dogs Trust works across the UK to protect the lifelong bond between dogs and people, offering practical help, education, and advocacy at every stage of a dog’s life. In the last year alone, the charity provided care for over 11,700 dogs without homes, continuing its long-standing mission to create a better future for dogs and the people who love them.

Fetcher Dog is a registered Charity Commission organisation (No. 1182392) rescuing dogs from UK pounds and the streets and kill shelters of Bosnia. Responding to the growing crisis in UK pounds—where dogs can be euthanised after just seven days—the charity works with local dog wardens, Kent Police and councils to provide safe rescue spaces. In Bosnia, Fetcher Dog supports local rescuers who remove dogs from harsh street conditions and kill shelters, ensuring they receive food, veterinary care and rehabilitation. The charity then carefully matches these dogs with loving forever homes across England and Wales, giving them a second chance at a safe and happy life.

Foal Farm Animal Rescue Centre has been rescuing and rehoming neglected animals across Kent for more than 60 years. Based on a 26-acre farm in Biggin Hill, the charity rehomes around 500 cats, dogs, and small animals each year while providing lifelong sanctuary to over 100 farm animals and equines. Foal Farm is committed to restoring every animal to health and happiness, never euthanising if there is a chance of survival and always prioritising careful matching to the right home. Entirely reliant on community donations and fundraising, the charity continues to offer safety, care, and second chances to animals in need.

German Shepherd Rescue Elite was established to support unwanted, abandoned, and neglected German Shepherds, while also educating the public about the responsibilities of owning large working-breed dogs. The charity focuses not only on rescue and rehoming, but on prevention—offering advice and guidance to help reduce the number of dogs entering rescue in the future. GSRE works tirelessly to ensure dogs are microchipped, vaccinated, and neutered, with dedicated follow-up support where needed. Supported by a passionate volunteer network, the charity also assists Belgian Shepherd Malinois and Dutch Shepherds, breeds whose complex needs are often misunderstood. As a full member of the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) and the EU Dog and Cat Alliance, GSRE is committed to collaboration and the highest standards of animal welfare.

Guardian Angels Dog Rescue was founded in 2014 and is a volunteer-led, non-profit organisation dedicated to finding forever homes for rescue dogs across Southeast Kent. All dogs in their care are neutered and microchipped before rehoming, with thorough home checks and lifetime rescue backup provided. Dogs are primarily cared for in foster homes, with local kennels used only in special circumstances. Run entirely by volunteers and funded solely through donations and rehoming fees, the charity relies on public generosity to cover veterinary and kennel costs.

Kent Greyhound Rescue is a volunteer-run registered charity (1138841) based near Hythe in South East Kent, dedicated to rescuing and rehoming greyhounds, lurchers and other sighthounds. Rehoming around 175 dogs each year, the charity operates independently of the racing industry and receives no industry funding, relying entirely on volunteer-led fundraising. Many of the dogs come from racing or breeding backgrounds, while others arrive via pounds after being abandoned. Rehabilitation begins as soon as a dog is accepted into care, ensuring each one is carefully prepared and matched to a safe, loving home.

Last Chance Animal Rescue Centre is a long-established animal rescue charity founded in 1986 to protect and rehome unwanted and abandoned dogs and cats. Operating from rescue centres in Kent, including a second site opened in New Romney in 2015, the charity takes in animals from local hand-ins as well as dogs saved from Welsh council pounds. Every animal receives veterinary care, including vaccination, worming, neutering where possible, and microchipping, before being carefully matched with a suitable home. With a strict non-destruction policy and a lifelong return guarantee, Last Chance Animal Rescue Centre focuses on long-term welfare, responsible adoption, and ongoing support for adopters to ensure every animal truly gets its last chance at a happy life.

Oldies Club is a specialist rescue for dogs aged 7 and over, founded in 2005, and run entirely by volunteers. We do not have a rehoming centre and do not use kennels but instead place our dogs in carefully vetted foster homes throughout England, Wales and Scotland. We usually have between 30 and 40 dogs in our care at any one time. Our dogs are fully assessed and receive whatever medical treatment they need before being put up for adoption. We take care to fully describe the type of home each individual dog needs so that potential adopters can be sure that the dog they are applying to adopt should suit the home they have to offer. As well as the dogs in our own rescue, we also help older dogs in other rescues by promoting them on our website, alongside our own dogs. This free service has helped thousands of older dogs find homes. We are full members of ADCH and are licensed to rehome dogs in Scotland (licence number SGRH-012 granted by The Scottish Government).

Our Safe Haven Kennels is a UK-based rescue facility opened in 2021 in Nantwich, Cheshire, created to provide a calm and supportive environment for dogs in need. The kennels were established to help dogs who struggled in busy shelter settings, particularly those rescued from overseas, as well as to offer a secure backup space for UK dogs returning to the rescue. Designed with welfare in mind, the centre allows potential adopters to meet dogs by appointment and get to know them properly before adoption. Since opening, Our Safe Haven Kennels has seen rapid growth, rehoming more than 200 dogs in 2023 alone, and continues to expand its role as a vital stepping stone between rescue and a permanent, loving home.