Adopt a Rescue Dog in Leicestershire

We are a small, volunteer-run dog rescue based in rural Lincolnshire, working tirelessly around the clock to support dogs and their families. Unlike many rescues, we very rarely use kennels—our dogs live as family pets in home environments while we carefully assess their needs and find the right forever homes. Every adoption includes thorough checks and full rescue back-up (RBU), ensuring lifelong support for both the dog and adopter. Dogs leave us neutered (or with a neuter contract if too young), fully vaccinated, flea-treated, and wormed. If you need help or advice with a family pet, we encourage you to reach out—we’re here to help.

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.

East Midlands Dog Rescue has been rescuing and rehoming abandoned and unwanted dogs and puppies for over 20 years. Based in Enderby, Leicestershire, the charity takes in dogs from across the East Midlands and beyond, caring for most in its kennels while suitable homes are found. Many dogs arrive with complex needs, including neglect, abuse, or urgent veterinary requirements, and are supported through sensitive handling, foster care, and excellent veterinary partnerships. On average, the rescue helps over 200 dogs and puppies each year, ensuring all are neutered to prevent further unwanted litters. Run by a dedicated volunteer team, East Midlands Dog Rescue is committed to giving every dog the chance of a safe, loving future.

Leicester Animal Aid is an independent animal rescue charity dedicated to helping dogs and cats find happy, responsible homes. Each year, the charity cares for around 300 animals that are lost, abandoned, neglected, or relinquished, providing veterinary care, rehabilitation, and individual attention to ensure the right match for every pet. Alongside rescue and rehoming, Leicester Animal Aid offers long-term support to adopters and runs a Community Pet Support Scheme to help elderly, disabled, and housebound owners care for their pets. Founded in the 1950s by animal welfare pioneer Dorothea Farndon, the charity has grown into a professional, well-established centre while remaining committed to its original mission of compassion, positive care, and lifelong support for pets and people.

Leicester Animal Rescue is dedicated to providing dogs and cats with a long-term, permanent home where they can feel safe, loved, and secure. Based at the Fairwinds Shelter, the rescue takes in healthy cats and dogs, carrying out temperament checks and reviewing medical and vaccination records before acceptance. Animals in their care are given the stability and attention they need while waiting for the right forever home. Those interested in adoption are encouraged to view the animals available for rehoming and follow the charity’s careful, welfare-focused process.

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.

Saints Sled Dog Rescue rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes unwanted, neglected and stray Siberian Huskies and Alaskan Malamutes.

Strays Without Borders is a UK-registered non-profit dedicated to rescuing and rehoming vulnerable dogs, with a primary focus on those in Macedonia where abandonment, abuse and road accidents are widespread. Working in partnership with trusted local rescues, the organisation ensures dogs receive care, socialisation and rehabilitation before travelling to the UK. Dogs are rehomed nationwide with thorough home checks and ongoing support provided to fosterers and adopters. By fostering or adopting, supporters directly enable the charity to rescue and help even more dogs still waiting for their second chance.

Yappy Ever After is a friendly, foster-based dog rescue charity with a nationwide network of foster homes and supporters. Founded by Louise Radford, the rescue was established to ensure dogs are rehomed safely and responsibly, with their long-term welfare always put first. All dogs are placed into foster homes rather than kennels, allowing for thorough assessment and rehabilitation tailored to each dog’s needs before adoption. Registered with the Charity Commission, Yappy Ever After focuses primarily on helping dogs within the UK, while also supporting overseas rescues when capacity allows, guided by an experienced team with decades of combined knowledge in canine behaviour and welfare.