West Yorkshire’s combination of cities, towns and nearby countryside means rescue dogs are matched to a wide range of lifestyles. Dogs adopted here may be suited to urban living, family homes or quieter settings depending on their needs. Local rescues focus on responsible matching and ongoing support after adoption. Adopting locally helps ensure dogs settle confidently into their new homes.

Dogs Available in West Yorkshire

85 dogs available
Ace, a 11 months old male Belgian Malinois available for adoption from Greenleaf Animal Rescue in West Yorkshire

Greenleaf Animal Rescue

Ace

West Yorkshire
SexMale
Age11 months
BreedBelgian Malinois

Ace is an eleven-month-old, male, Belgian Malinois crossbreed and he’s looking for his forever home. He’s full of energy due to his young age and will benefit from ongoing training due to a lack of socialisation around other dogs. Ace is reactive to people at the front door and if left on his own may bark, cry, and behave destructively. He’s not lived with other animals but has lived with children. Please enquire.

Archie, a 6 years old male Labrador available for adoption from Aireworth Dogs In Need in West Yorkshire

Aireworth Dogs In Need

Archie

West Yorkshire
SexMale
Age6 years
BreedLabrador

Meet Archie, our handsome 6 year old springer ?? labrador cross who is looking for his forever home ️Archie is looking for his forever home. He would benefit from owners who have had a spaniel before as he has behaviour typical of a spanielHere’s what we know about him: 6 years old – Spaniel Cross ? lab Very friendly with people Children – currently unknown but probably older children e.g teens upwards as he has shown some resource guarding tendencies He can be unpredictable with some dogs when out on a lead, he needs some space from dogs he is not sure about Cats unknown Travels really well in the car Would benefit from an enclosed garden that he can play in as he likes to be outsideArchie very is a loving and people friendly dog who is intelligent and quick to learn. He will need someone able to spend time on training and playing scent games as he has a quick mind. He is very treat orientated so he is attentive and learns very quickly. He can be left for a few hours. He just loves cuddles and belly rubs. Archie has some patches of hair loss due to seasonal alopecia-no treatment is required for this. Could you offer Archie the loving home he really deserves? If so, please get in touch

Baby Morris, a 1 year old male Staffordshire Bull Terrier available for adoption from Good Life Dog Rescue in West Yorkshire

Good Life Dog Rescue

Baby Morris

West Yorkshire
SexMale
Age1 year
BreedStaffordshire Bull Terrier

INTRODUCING ONE LUCKY YOUNG MAN NOW NAMED MORRIS. WELCOME ANOTHER SAD STAFFY CROSS.Morris came into our care on 24th December 2025 from a Yorkshire stray kennels. Through no fault of his own and a shocking sad fact in todays society this youngster was booked into to be put to sleep. Morris has not done anything wrong except be born into what some may say the wrong skin. This loving and very friendly dog is a Staffy cross. He is approximately ten months old and was abandoned and unwanted. He is adorable and loves cuddles and human contact. He is extremely playful, full of joy and has a spice for life as any pup would oen. We welcome him with open arms and a very big heart along with so many of our other dogs who sadly were all in the same dilemma. Morris has been health check by our vets and is now embarking on a new lease of life. He is learning to enjoy the outside world and we are working on his lead training. Although Morris barks initially at other dogs in excitement once introduced he has been amazing and his instant excitement is defused. He loves to play and has recently been out walking with Shellie who also found herself with an uncertain future at the stray kennels due to being another Staffy cross. Morris is beautiful, a real sweetheart baby and has so much to live for. Please read below to find our what sort of home our new delicious young man requires. We welcome support and adoption enquiries. All our dogs are loving and friendly and deserve to find true rescue adopters.WHAT HOME DOES BEAUTIFUL MORRIS NEED?Morris is now looking for a much need new start with someone that adores Staffies and cross breed Staffies. Experience of owning a dog would be beneficial. This boy will warm your heart and soul. Due to being a pup Morris will need more training and guidance as he grows. He adores people and is very puppy like so more training will be needed over the next few months. This handsome chap knows all his basic commands and we feel with the right committed human he will blossom even more. He has already shown he has love and loyalty to give and the ability to learn quickly. Morris could potentially live with a very good natured female spayed dog. We would consider rehoming him within a family home with older children only. A home where someone can offer company is essential. Very young dogs easily become bored so it is important that time is given to Morris and he knows he is not alone. If you work long hours and would leave Morris or any of our young dogs for long periods then this would not be suitable. Morris is gorgeous in every way. We are overjoyed that Morris found a lifeline at our charity on the eleventh hour. Morris is adorable and has everything to live for and so much to offer. His life could of ended on 24th December and we are blessed to have him in our care. Please consider the strays of Yorkshire. It is important we match our dogs with people lifestyles. We help a huge amount of stray dogs from Yorkshire pounds. Anyone wishing to discuss any dogs or needing more information about our charity and the work we do then please telephone for an informal chat or email us via our adopt button on this page with details about yourself and the dog you are enquiring about. Lifestyle details are important when considering adoption. All our rescue dogs have different needs. Good Life Dog Rescue exists without staff and few dedicated, passionate volunteers. Please support through adoption. We have a huge volume of dogs now in our care and welcome interest.PLEASE COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FORM WITH ESSENTIAL DETAILS ABOUT YOURSELF BY CLICKING ON THE ADOPT ME BUTTON. PLEASE READ THE DETAILS ABOVE ABOUT THE HOME THESE DOGS NEED BEFORE APPLYING. HOME CHECKS AND VET REFERENCES IF POSSIBLE ARE NEEDED PRIOR ANY ADOPTION OF OUR RESCUE DOGS. THANK YOU.

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Barney And Zuko

West Yorkshire
SexMale
Age13 years
BreedBeagle

Are you right for Barney and Zuko?Barney is a handsome 13yr old Beagle who is looking for a new home with his best friend Zuko, a 13yr old Jack Russell Cross. This adorable elderly couple have been through a lot, and through no fault of their own. They are best friends so we're looking for a very special family who will adopt them together. They like to do everything together and being that bit older, will suit a less active, peaceful home where they can relax. Kids will be a bit too noisy and unpredictable for their twilight years so they're looking for an adult only home.Is Barney and Zuko right for you?Barney and Zuko are both really friendly gents and enjoy plenty of fuss. Don't count them out just because of their age as they still have lots of life in them, and tons of love to give. They do have a couple of age related medical things, and Zuko has a heart murmur, but don't let this put you off them. Everything is very much under control and our Vet will discuss things in more detail/ Even with this they still get quite playful, especially Zuko who lives for his toys! They're fine around other dogs but are each others best friend so don't want to share with any other pets. If you live a quiet life and are looking for two wonderful, loyal and loving companions to while away the days with then add Barney and Zuko to your favourites now.

Benson, a Unknown old male Crossbreed available for adoption from Good Life Dog Rescue in West Yorkshire

Good Life Dog Rescue

Benson

West Yorkshire
SexMale
AgeUnknown
BreedCrossbreed

URGENT APPEAL FOR BENSON. ONE GORGEOUS LARGE BREED CROSS BREED. THE SWEETEST BOY.This adorable handsome cross breed is Benson. He is such a sweet boy with a big heart. Since her arrived two weeks ago (10th Feb 2026) poor Benson has not received many sideways glances. He is one affectionate boy and of the larger variety. Benson came to us from the stray kennels as an emergency when the block he was on became extremely full. Unfortunately nobody came to collect Benson so Benny came to us as an urgent request from the dog warden. This boy has a sweet and loving nature and is extremely happy to be cuddled by all people. Benson almost falls asleep in your arms. Benson has shown no issues with other dogs on his walks and has so much love to give. He adores playtimes and running however we have yet to capture him smiling on camera. His photos do not do justice to this stunning and beautiful boy. Benson goes out walking with other dogs and he has been no trouble. He is extremely clean in kennels and despite being a little sad at the moment he has coped with being homeless very well. This said we would love to find Benny a new start as soon as possible. CAN YOU HELP? PLEASE CONSIDER THE LARGER BOYS AND GIRLS.WHAT HOME DOES BENSON NEED?Benson loves his walks and being with people. Somewhere in this dogs life there has been care, TLC and love. What has happened? We will never know and sadly we always need to move forward to find these dogs a new life. Most of the dogs at Good Life are from local stray kennels and they remain our priority. We feel their pain and loss of their home and often a cruel abandonment. Benson would love a home with company and regular exercise. He desperately craves human contact and as always our aim is to find him just that. Benson has been great with other dogs however he is a large dog and many smaller pets will find him intimidating. Benson is now six years old and needs a new life with plenty of company. He deserves happiness and to find someone that just loves larger breed dogs. Benson is castrated and will be vaccinated, treated for fleas and worms. He is now more than ready to meet any potential adopters yet he hardly ever receives a sideways glance or the interest he deserves. WE AIM FOR THE STARS AT GOOD LIFE EVERY DAY. BIG DOGS NEED LOVE TOO AND ARE OFTEN THE LAST HOMELESS HOUNDS TO FIND THEIR SPECIAL PEOPLE. ARE YOU BENSON'S SPECIAL PEOPLE?We have many amazing dogs that have fallen on very sad times and found themselves homeless and unwanted at stray kennels and in terrible situations. All of them are deserving of a new start and a special home. Please consider our rescue dogs for adoption today. Many of them struggle terribly with isolation and a kennel environment and own a broken heart. We endeavour to fix their empty hearts and broken soul. Our adopters remain our lifeline. Please support adoption. Calls are welcome to discuss any of our ladies and gents.

Billie, a 9 years old female Crossbreed available for adoption from Good Life Dog Rescue in West Yorkshire

Good Life Dog Rescue

Billie

West Yorkshire
SexFemale
Age9 years
BreedCrossbreed

WELCOME NEW GIRL BILLIE JEAN - ONE SWEET ADORABLE LURCHERBillie Jean is the sweetest small Lurcher lady. She came t us yet again as another emergency from the stray kennels in Yorkshire. Billie is such a kind and gentle dog that loves people. She is so sad, endearing and desperately needs to be out of kennels in a warm home with kind people. Sadly we do not know of Billie's past life however we ensure she finds the special humans that will love her. Billie is nine years old. She has been health checked by our vets as a priority. On arrival this sad soul was very underweight. She has been receiving extra meals in our care and is now looking so much better. Not only is Billie a sweetheart she is dog friendly. We feel she does not own a bad bone in her body and yet she carries a very heavy heart. Can you help this loving lady?WHAT HOME DOES BILLIE NEED?Billie needs a home as soon as possible. She adores people and craves company. We feel she needs time to settle and will benefit from a quieter home that is not too busy. Billie woud suit a family one with adult or older children or a couple that are retired and love animals. Billie walks like a dream, she enjoys cuddles and loves her comforts. Kennels as always are only meant as a temporary measure for all our rescue dogs. Nothing can ever compensate for a loving home and some TLC from dedicated animal adopters. If you can offer this sweet small Lurcher the love and luxury she deserves then please get in touch. Ourselves and Billie would love to hear from you.Our charity is not a large rehoming centre and we have many dogs to care for every day. Our vet bills and kennelling bills are very large and we do not own our own kennels. We have recently relocated our charity to Garforth, Leeds. Rehoming is a crucial part of keeping a charity afloat. If you have holidays planned or other commitments please only apply for our homeless dogs when your circumstances can provide a home. We would love to hear from any rescue flag flying people as we struggle with a huge amount of unwanted animals. Good Life Dog Rescue is dedicated to the under dogs in life however due to a huge increase in strays we are finding it difficult to help such a high volume of animals. By adopting you will be freeing up a kennel space for another urgent stray dog from a Yorkshire pound. Thank you. All funding and donations go towards supporting stray dogs. Can you help and support.PLEASE COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FORM WITH ESSENTIAL DETAILS ABOUT YOURSELF BY CLICKING ON THE ADOPT ME BUTTON BELOW. PLEASE READ THE DETAILS ABOUT BLAINE BEFORE APPLYING. HOME CHECKS AND VET REFERENCES IF POSSIBLE ARE NEEDED PRIOR ANY ADOPTION OF OUR RESCUE DOGS. THANK YOU.It is important we match our dogs with people lifestyles. We help a huge amount of stray dogs and dogs left in difficult circumstances. Anyone wishing to discuss any dogs or needing more information about our charity and the work we do then please telephone for an informal chat or email us via our adopt button on this page with details about yourself and the dog you are enquiring about. Lifestyle details are important when considering adoption. All our rescue dogs have different needs it is important we can match all our dogs with the right adopter. Please get in touch if you can offer any of our dogs a forever home. Click on the adoption form and complete an application. Thank you.

Blaze, a 2 years old male German Shepherd available for adoption from Good Life Dog Rescue in West Yorkshire

Good Life Dog Rescue

Blaze

West Yorkshire
SexMale
Age2 years
BreedGerman Shepherd

VERY URGENT APPEAL FOR BLAZE. 19 MONTHS IN STRAY KENNELS AND DESPERATE FOR A HOME.Blaze is one adorable, affectionate and friendly German Shepherd. He craves, love and attention and we desperately would love to find him a forever home. Blaze is now eight years old and has been left waiting for nineteen long months in stray kennels and isolation. An endured loneliness has been his life for such a long time. Blaze has been a lonely boy for so long and was the last dog to be moved on the eleventh hour from the Yorkshire kennels that is now closed. Blaze is playful and adores ball games and is loyal and so eager to please. He has so much love to give to anyone human and he will need a home with lots of company that are dedicated to his needs. This boy loves people and is now so happy to be walking with us on the Pennine trail. He has some arthritis his front shoulder so pain relief is now give as and when. We are well aware Blaze is not a fan of other dogs however he is more focused on being with people than anything else when he is chasing a ball. In the right home we feel Blaze will blossom as he has made amazing progress in our care. We have worked on moving forward with his reactivity however his behaviour with other dogs may always need to be managed well by his adopter. Blaze is now embarking on a new lease of life with us and we are hoping to turn many corners and enhance his life in every way possible. At the eleventh hour Blaze was the last dog to come into rescue care and we feel blessed that he has the chance of a new life. Blaze has been health checked by our vets and has passed with flying colours despite some recent arthritis diagnosis. He was the perfect gentleman when examined and being prodded and poked. He is loving life at the kennels and is in heaven chasing a ball and having a love from the girls. Blaze is doing so well and we are aiming very high to find him a new start as soon as possible. This beautiful boy is very loving and friendly despite such a sad isolation at the stray kennels. His life has been turbulent for a long time and we are now desperately to find him one very special rescue adopter. BLAZE NEVER RECEIVES ANY INTEREST. Please read on to see what sort of home Blaze needs. A FOSTER HOME IN YORKSHIRE AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR BLAZE. THIS IS OUR URGENT APPEAL. GERMAN SHEPHERD FANS PLEASE CONSIDER THIS AMAZING DESERVING DOG.Blaze needs a special home. Above all else he needs TLC and love and lots of company. A home that is not too busy would be amazing and preferably with adults or older children only. A home that love and can offer walks and also have an enclosed garden is crucial. Blaze will bounce into life once in a home with company and luxuries and his toys. He is a real character and loves to carry sticks and balls. We feel he needs a home with patience and someone that can offer time for him to decompress. He has been through a turbulent and difficult seventeen months. A less busy home would be ideal for Blaze so he has time to desensitise and recover from his ordeal of being in isolation in kennels for such a long time. Blaze will need to be an only dog as he can be reactive despite making excellent progress with us. This boy has turned many corners since coming into our care and we are working very hard to support him and build up to slow introductions on walks with our other well mannered ladies. A home with adult children or adults only would be a must have and essentially a home with company. Blaze has so much love to give and we welcome visits from rescue supporters. Regular visits from potential adopters are always welcome. The world of rescue is a very sad place at the moment. The volume of abandoned dogs is overwhelming and the cruelty we are now seeing is literally soul destroying. in 2025 ourselves and other charities have been networking and supporting 22 stray dogs in need of help from the stray kennels where Blaze came from. Please support and consider adoption. All our rescue dogs are from local council kennels in Yorkshire. These dogs have no voice and they remain our priority. Please consider dogs like Blaze when looking to adopt. This deserving dog has so much love to give and deserves a new start as soon as possible. CAN YOU HELP? CAN YOU FOSTER? SPECIAL SOMEONE ARE YOU OUT THERE?

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