Adopt a Rescue Dog in West Yorkshire

Founded in 2014, Aireworth Dogs in Need helps find foster homes for rescue dogs. Run entirely by volunteers, dogs are placed temporarily with families until they find their forever home. Aireworth Dogs In Need have rehomed over 1,000 dogs since launch, working with all breeds, ages and sizes and is a member of the ACDH.

Akita Rescue is dedicated to the rescue, welfare and protection of American and Japanese Akitas in the UK. Dogs are assessed and matched with homes that can meet the needs of the breed, and the charity also supports fostering for Akitas that need a second chance.

Dogs Friends was founded in 2005 by a group of friends committed to improving the lives of unwanted and unloved dogs in the Bristol, Bath, and Somerset areas. Registered as a charity in 2009, the organisation operates across much of the South West, focusing on direct rehoming rather than large-scale services. Dogs Friends believes that all dogs are equally deserving, taking in animals of all ages, sizes, breeds, and backgrounds. Through dedicated teamwork and fundraising, the charity continues to help dogs find safer, happier homes.

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.

Good Life Dog Rescue is a small UK charity dedicated to helping stray and abandoned dogs who often face an uncertain future. Founded by a passionate animal lover with over eight years of hands-on rescue experience, the charity is especially committed to supporting Staffies and Staffy crosses, who are too often overlooked. Entirely self-funded and run without paid staff, all donations and fundraising go directly toward kennel fees, walking, and vital veterinary care. While the rescue does not own kennels, dogs are safely boarded in Yorkshire until the right home is found. Through careful matching and responsible rehoming, the charity works hard to ensure every dog gets the fresh start they deserve.

Greenleaf Animal Rescue is an established UK animal welfare charity specialising in the rescue, rehoming, and lifelong sanctuary of unwanted or abandoned animals, including those with long-term medical or behavioural needs. The charity is currently focused on preventing dogs from being euthanised in council pounds after the seven-day holding period by working closely with local authorities. Every animal receives a full veterinary check and assessment before entering foster care or emergency boarding, where their health and temperament are further evaluated. All animals are neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped where possible, with thorough home checks and veterinary references completed prior to adoption. With public support, Greenleaf Animal Rescue is working towards a future where no animal is needlessly put to sleep.

Greyhound Trust is a UK charity dedicated to finding loving homes for retired racing greyhounds. Founded in 1975, the charity has rehomed more than 100,000 greyhounds and now helps around 3,500 dogs each year through its network of volunteer-led branches.

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.