Adopt a Rescue Dog in Yorkshire and the Humber

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.

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.

Barnsley Animal Rescue Charity (BARC) is one of Yorkshire’s largest rescue charities, founded in 1995 at a time when many centres still euthanised healthy animals. Since then, the charity has transformed the lives of thousands of abandoned pets, operating a no-destruction approach in its local area. With kennels, a cattery, and a rabbit sanctuary run by welfare experts, BARC provides both physical and behavioural rehabilitation before rehoming. The team offers lifelong guidance and support to adopters through its commitment known as “Infinity Care,” ensuring every animal and owner receives ongoing help.

Blue Cross is one of the UK’s leading animal welfare charities, supporting sick, injured, and homeless pets since 1897. The charity works to protect vulnerable animals while helping pets and people thrive together, offering veterinary care, behavioural support, and rehoming services across the UK. Blue Cross also provides advice to pet owners, operates pet food banks, and supports pets when their owners can no longer care for them. With a long history of innovation and advocacy in animal welfare, the charity continues to promote compassionate, inclusive care to ensure pets enjoy healthy, happy lives with people who love them.

The Cliffe Kennels offers professional boarding for dogs, cats and small animals within five acres of countryside, providing secure and comfortable accommodation. Pets stay in individual heated sleeping quarters with enclosed runs, or in the indoor “Posh Paws” area, depending on their needs. With 24/7 staffing all year round, daily walks, supervised playtime and attentive, fully trained staff, each animal receives personalised care in a safe environment. Experienced in both rescue and boarding, The Cliffe Kennels welcomes prospective clients to visit and view the facilities to ensure the right fit for their pets.

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.

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.

Hull Animal Welfare Trust began in 1982 as a small volunteer-led group determined to help abandoned and unwanted animals in the local area. Initially caring for cats and dogs in foster homes and basic facilities, the organisation grew steadily as community support increased. In 1992, the group became a registered charity and established its own base at Sunnydene Shelter in South Cave. Over the years, the Trust has expanded to include purpose-built kennels, cattery and small animal facilities, and a fully developed campus supported by a combination of dedicated volunteers and professional staff, ensuring high standards of care and long-term security for animals in need.

Helping Yorkshire Poundies (HYPS) was founded in 2012 by Amanda Pollard Saville after she became aware of the fate facing dogs on death row in overcrowded pounds. What began as a one-person effort—personally funding boarding, veterinary care, and transport—quickly grew into a dedicated team as others joined the mission. The charity provides sanctuary, protection, and treatment for abandoned or stray dogs at immediate risk of euthanasia, using foster homes and emergency boarding kennels until a rescue space or forever home is found. While primarily focused on Yorkshire, HYPS will also help dogs outside the region when resources allow. At its heart, the charity exists to give vulnerable dogs the time, safety, and second chance they would not otherwise have.

Leash of Life has been rescuing and rehoming dogs since 2013, run entirely by dedicated volunteers driven by a love for dogs. The charity helps dogs from pounds and, where possible, also supports the rehoming of locally based UK dogs. A small team of mainly Wiltshire-based foster carers provides home environments for new arrivals, helping with house training, lead walking and basic manners while assessing each dog’s needs. This careful preparation ensures every dog is matched to the most suitable forever home and given the best possible start to a new life.