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.

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.

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.

Run entirely by a dedicated team of volunteers, including trustees Julie, Jo, and Vikki, this rescue is driven by a shared commitment to helping dogs in the local community find their best possible life. With no paid staff, every effort is fuelled by passion, experience, and a genuine belief that every dog deserves the right home. The charity’s roots go back to the early 1990s, when Julie and Jo successfully rescued and rehomed almost a thousand dogs that would otherwise have been euthanised in council pounds. Today, the rescue focuses on using foster homes to truly understand each dog’s individual needs, allowing time for assessment, training, and support. This thoughtful, hands-on approach ensures dogs are matched with homes where they can thrive, with ongoing advice and backup always available.

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.

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.

Friends of Akitas Trust (UK) rescues and rehomes Akitas, with dogs usually living in foster homes while they wait for a new family. The charity matches each dog with a home that understands the breed.

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.