Dog Rescue By breed

AIREDALES

Planet Airedale: National and International: www.planetairedale.com
Access to Rescue contacts throughout the UK and will respond immediately if an Airedale is in distress or needs a home.

Airedale Terrier Rescue

Mrs D Brown, Doncaster, South Yorks
Tel: 01405 812232. Email dendaric.airdales@easicom.com
Mrs J Favell, Doncaster, South Yorks.
Tel: 01427 848221 Email: shadlian.airdales@virgin.net

National Airedale Terrier Association

Mrs S Hicks, Doncaster, South Yorks. Tel: 01302 770704

North of England Airedale Terrier Club Rescue

Mrs J Callon, Quernmore, Lancaster. Tel: 01524 35493

South of England Airedale Terrier Club Rescue

Mrs P Mclynn, East Dulwich, London. Tel: 020 8693 9598
Midland Counties Airedale Terrier Club Rescue
Mrs A Lockett, Nuneaton, Warwicks. Tel: 02476 350618

AKITA

AKita Rescue & Welfare (UK) www.akitarescue.org.uk

Work across the UK, advising owners, rescuing, re-homing, and retraining Akitas, and assisting in the re-homing of dogs from all UK rescue organisations. Akita Trust (JAWT) UK: National: http://www.jawt.co.uk: the Akita Trust (japanese Akita welfare Trust uk) is the oldest akita rescue and welfare group in the UK caring for this wonderful breed,we rescue rehome and give good sound advice on the breed.

Friends of Akitas Trust (UK) www.friendsofakitas.co.uk

Objective is to help, rescue where necessary, rehabilitate and rehome any Akita which needs it, through assessing both dog and potential owners, to ensure a well-matched and long lasting, happy relationship.

AFFENPINSCHER

Affenpinscher Club Welfare

Mrs A Teesdale 01932 847679

AFGHAN HOUND

Afghan Hound Club of Scotland Rescue

www.southernafghanclub.org.uk/rescue.html

Mrs S Blane 01674 840454

Afghan Hound Club of Wales Rescue

Mrs I J Dyke 029 20753584

Midland Afghan Hound Club

Mrs B Ali 01706 653569

Northern Afghan Hound Society

Mrs J Chilton 0161 4284789

Western Afghan Hound Club Rescue – www.wahc.co.uk/rescue.html

Mrs S Carr 01249 813447 www.afghanhoundrescue.co.uk

ALASKAN MALUMATE

Our mission is to re-home purebred Alaskan Malamutes of all ages with owners and in situations which will be successful for both the dog and its new family or ‘pack’. www.malamuterescue.org.uk
Malamute Rescue is run by the AMCUK and is the only recognised Malamute breed rescue in the UK. We are dependant on volunteers and donations to ensure that pure bred Alaskan Malamutes are able to be re-homed when they are unable to stay with their families. www.alaskanmalamute.org.uk/BreedRescue.htm

AMERICAN COCKER SPANIEL

Co-ordinator Gwen Oake Wolsingham Tel : 01388 528439Email : g.oake@sky.com

American Cocker Spaniel Rescue Service
Hastings  East Sussex 01424 428104

BASSET HOUND

Website with rescue support numbers accross the UK www.bhrescue.com/uk.htm

Basset Hound Welfare

William Higgs, Co-ordinator, Huntingdon, Cambs. Tel: 01480 406194
Email: info@bassethoundwelfare.org.uk www.bassethoundwelfare.org.uk

BEAGLE

Beagle Rescue

Mr & Mrs A Young 01789 764888

Beagle Welfare Scheme

The Beagle Welfare Scheme was established in 1979 in order to give help and advice on Beagles and where necessary to ‘re-home’ Beagles whose owners are unable to do so. www.beagleadvice.org.uk/rescue_Beagles.htm

BELGIAN SHEPHERD

Belgian Shepherd Dog Ass of Great Britain Rescue Service

Jane Curzon, Brackley, Northants. Tel: 01280 703338

Northern Belgian Shepherd Dog Club

Mrs D Fleming, Helensburgh, West Dunbartonshire. Tel: 014366 78895

BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG

Bernese Welfare: www.bernese.tv: Rescue and rehoming. Expert help and advice. Telephone helpline. Free Breed Information pack

BICHON FRISE

Rescue: National Organisation: www.bichonfriserescue.co.uk Advice and help for owners and potential owners of Bichon Frise dogs.
Eurobichons: www.eurobichons.com Volunteers UK wide that can travel to rescue Bichons breeds . Specialise in exposing bad breeders (even show ones) and puppy farms in the UK Ireland and USA. Advisors waiting to help owners , thus preventing the need for rescue.

BLOODHOUND

Association of Bloodhound Breeders Rescue

Mrs D Pownall, Antrobus, Cheshire. Tel: 01925 730606 or 01925 730800

Bloodhound Club Rescue

Mr David Powell, Cheriton Bishop, Devon. Tel: 01647 24727
Email: info@bloodhounds.co.uk
Mrs S M Emys-Jones, St Columb Major, Cornwall. Tel: 01637 880443
Email: sue@penwesta.demon.co.uk

BOUVIER

British Bouvier Association www.britishbouviers.org.uk Will rehome any Bouvier des Flandres after careful vetting and usually have homes waiting. We also offer advice on any problems to try to avoid rehoming

BOXERS

Boxer Dog Rescue: www.boxerdogrescue.co.uk Based in the North of England, helping homeless boxers find new loving forever homes.
Boxer Rescue www.boxer-rescue.org.uk List of contacts throughout the UK for rehoming Boxers.
Boxer welfare Scotland: cover all scotland: www.boxerwelfarescotland.co.uk: we aim to help anyone who can no longer care for their boxer we are there to offer any advise needed
Home Counties Boxer Welfare www.hcbw.org.uk Homing unwanted and abandoned Boxer Dogs in London and the South of England. Also help and advice.
UK Boxer website links to lots of other Boxer sites. www.ukboxerdogs.co.uk
Boxer Rescue Ireland: www.freewebs.com/boxerrescueireland A small independent voluntary organisation dedicated to helping irish Boxers in need, if you can offer a home to a boxer please visit the website
Lincs & Essex Boxer Rescue www.boxerrescue.co.uk Rescue contacts, education & training
Northern Ireland Boxer Rescue www.niboxerrescue.co.uk Maintains a list of people prepared to take rescue dogs.
North West Counties Boxer Welfare: North West England: www.nwboxerwelfare.org.uk Boxer dog welfare. Kennel Club listed registered charity based in the North West UK for the rescue, assistance and rehoming of boxer dogs.
Tyne & Wear Boxer Rescue www.boxer-rescue.org.uk Promotes the welfare of Boxers in the North East.
UK Boxer Dogs www.ukbd.piczo.com List of breed rescues, information on adopting a boxer, Plus a Forum for all boxer lovers
Brittany club of GB www.brittanyclub.co.uk section of the Brittany club uk, coordinating the transport, fostering and rehoming of rescue Brittanys. Owners will be visited.Behaviour advice freely available.

BULLDOG

Olde Tyme Bulldog Rescue & Rehoming: Nationwide: www.oldetymebulldogrescue.co.uk Olde Tyme Bulldog rescue and rehoming site.
National Bulldog Rescue www.bulldogrescue.co.uk Rescue and rehome bulldogs. Good section on lost/stolen bulldogs.

• FRENCH BULLDOG

French Bulldog Club of England Welfare Trust

Mrs H B C Watkins – Chairman, Farnham, Surrey. Tel: 01420 23437
Mrs J Keates – Sec & Treasurer, Scarborough, N Yorks. Tel: 01723 863875
Mrs S Hawkins, Southampton, Hants. Tel: 01489 582936
Rev J Thomas, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire. Tel: 01269 850726

BULLMASTIFF

BARK Bullmastiff & Neapolitan Rescue UK: Manchester www.bullmastiff-rescue.org.uk
Bullmastiff Rescue & Adoption: Nationwide: www.bullmastiffrescueandadoption.co.uk Fully supported by all of the Bullmastiff Breed Clubs and Societys

BULL TERRIERS (See also STAFFIES}

Bullies In Need: National Organisation www.bulliesinneed.org.uk Rescue and help to find homes for homeless bull terriers, also raise funds for other bullie welfare organisations.

Hampshire Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue

Aldershot, Hants: http://dogrescue.8m.com/hsbt Rescue and re-home Staffordshire Bull Terriers from foster homes based in the Aldershot/Farnborough area. Website has details of the dogs currently available. Foster homes required in the Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey area.

CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club Welfare and Rescue Service

Mrs J Pagan (Co-ordinator), Wickford, Essex. Tel: 01245 320488

Humberside Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club Rescue
Mrs L Flynn, Nr Boston, Lincs. Tel: 01205 760374

Midland Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club Rescue
Mr & Mrs R Rees, Coventry. Tel: 02476 403583

South and West Wales Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club Rescue
Mr and Mrs Harris, Newport, Gwent. Tel: 01633 680315

Southern Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Welfare Organisation

Mrs C C Li (Co-ordinator), Herts.
Tel: 020 8905 2621. Email: katherine@avalcier.com
www.cavalier.info/clubs/southern/welfare.htm

King Charles Rescue Rehoming:

http://homepages.tesco.net/~kcsrescueNational rescue organisation for King Charles Spaniels, rehoming, sanctuary

COCKER SPANIEL

Club Rescue: National Organisation www.thecockerspanielclub.co.uk The Cocker Spaniel Club Rescue is a national organisation with representatives in all parts of the UK dealing with the re-homing and adopting of Cocker Spaniels. Full list of Reps available on website – follow Rescue link.

SPRINGER SPANIEL

Just Springers Rescue: working in Sussex, Surrey and Wiltshire www.justspringersrescue.co.uk 01737 767844

COLLIES

Border Collie Trust GB www.bordercollietrustgb.org.uk Cares for and rehomes BCs in need.
Border Collie Rescue (Richmond N.Yorks.) www.bordercollierescue.org Retrain, rehome unwanted BCs and working sheepdogs. Very good site.

Irish collie rehoming centre www.homested.org.uk collies collie crosses rescued from irish pounds and centres and fostered until permanent caring loving homes are found for them.

Wiccaweys Rescued Border Collies and Working Sheep: Leicestershire: www.wiccaweys.com Border Collie and Working Sheepdog rescue and rehoming. Very informative site. Visit and read the info before adopting a Border Collie from anywhere or anyone.

Bearded Collie Club Rescue

Julienne Carter (Administrator) 01495 775441 Email
Mrs A Gill Aberdeenshire 01651 882264
Ms Furby Cheshire 01925 813224
Mrs S Kenny Derby 01332 608624

Southern Beardie Aid

Mr R J & Mrs E Manning (Co-ordinator) 020 8303 8343

Bearded Collie Club of Scotland Rescue

Mrs E Black 01560 700691

Collie Rescue – Rough or Smooth www.collie-rescue.org.uk

CHIHUAHUA

British Chihuahua Club Rescue

Mrs P Bungard, Hove, Sussex. Tel: 01273 413501

Chihuahua Rescue Service

Edith Esland, Chesterfield, Derbys. Tel: 01246 866334

CHINESE CRESTED

Chinese Crested Dog Rescue

Mrs I & Miss M Bush, Mostyn. Tel: 01745 561722
www.chinesecrestedrescue.co.uk

DACHSHUND

Dachshund Rescue Fund

Mrs V Skinner Sheffield 01142 847425
Mrs G Goad Glastonbury 01458 850745
www.dachshundclub.co.uk/Rescue/dachshund_rescue.htm
This is an organisation initiated by the Dachshund Club and the Longhaired Dachshund Club and is run by Dachshund enthusiasts who are committed to homing any Dachshund in need.

DALMATION

www.lancedal.demon.co.uk Dalmation welfare club covering the Midlands.

DOBERMANN

Dobermann Rehoming Association www.dobermannrehome.co.uk a small group of volunteers dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of Dobermanns who sadly, through no fault of their own, are unwanted.
Dobermann Rescue Ltd www.dobermann-rescue.co.uk Rescue and re-homing charity. Lots of info and links.

Dobermanns In Need
Mrs V McDonald (Co-ordinator), Bognor Regis West Sussex.

Tel: 01243 542545 (9 till 6pm)  www.dobermannsinneed.co.uk

DOGUE DE BORDEAUX

This organisation was put in place for the Welfare of the Dogue de Bordeaux in the UK, and is hoped that this will help many unfortunate Dogue de Bordeaux who may need caring hands! We also wish to share our knowledge of the breed with anyone hoping to share their life with one! www.ddbwelfare.org.uk

GERMAN SHEPHERDS

ARAS and German Shepherd Inn: Bedford www.arasrescue.co.uk Mainly German Shepherds, but all needy dogs are taken in and given care and attention until they can be rehomed. Always have German Shepherds of varying ages requiring new homes.

German Shepherd Dog Rescue www.city2000.com/mp/gsdrescue.html

German Shepherd Dog Rehoming~ North East: Newcastle: www.gsd-rehoming.freeserve.co.uk

North East based GSD rehoming organisation German Shepherd Forum:Leeds, Yorkshire, UK www.germanshepherdforum.co.uk Not just a forum, this is a web site with a forum attached. For all German Shepherds, Owners and Enthusiasts. Includes online forum and rescue page

German Shepherd Rescue UK Ltd: Scotland/North England/Birminghams: www.germanshepherdrescue.co.uk German Shepherd rescue and rehoming service.

GSD advice: Scotland www.gsdsrus.freeserve.co.uk Offer advice on all aspects of the gsd & specialise in the rehabilitation of rescue dogs as well as health issues.

GSD Fanatics: www.freepowerboards.com/gsdfanatics/index.php: A friendly GSD forum which a rescue section listing many GSD needing homes and stories of those successfully rehomed. Very imformative in all aspects pet owners, show tips, results and dates, breeding, schutzhund, show your photos of your GSD’s.

Maggies pet rescue & rehoming service Essex www.maggiespetrescue.co.uk Rescue and where possible rehoming of healthy german shepher dogs.
UK National German Shepherd Dog Helpline: www.gsdhelpline.com A national network of contacts available for telephone and on line advice on all aspects of the breed and its welfare
Phoenix gsd rescue: south west of england www.phoenixgsdrescue.co.uk covering dorset, somerset, devon,cornwall, hampshire , avon & wilts.

Second-Chances gsd rescue: Edinburgh, Scotland www.second-chances.com German Shepherd rescue organisation for Scotland and north england, we are a registered Scottish charity No 28175

Lancashire gsd rescue: preston lancashire www.lancsgsdrescue.co.uk Rescuing and rehoming German Shepherds in Lancashire and surrounding areas and North Wales. Please note that we are unable to take dogs with behavioural problems but can give you names of good dog trainers in our area.

Vigil gsd rescue: surrey ,sussex ,south east www.vigilgsdrescue.org Run by 6 trustees at our own expense in the southeast.

Wiltshire German Shepherd Rescue

www.wiltshiregermanshepherdrescue.co.uk Rescue for German Shepherds in need of a new home in Wiltshire and the South West. (Forum style site)

GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER

German Short-haired Pointer Rescue (South West) UK

http://website.lineone.net/~pointerman/ Providing new homes for unwanted Gsp’s. Home Checkers/Assessors always sought – helpers and transport always a problem.

GERMAN WIREHAIRED POINTER

www.gwpclub.co.uk GWPs in need can be found on the website. Register to indicate interest in rescuing a German Wirehaired Pointer. Homes are approved & vetted.

GREYHOUND & LURCHER

Dumfriesshire Greyhound Rescue: South West Scotland and Cumbria: http://dgrescue.org.uk

Give A Greyhound a Home (GAGH): Aberdeen and Central Scotland: www.gagah.co.uk GAGAH is a non-profit making organisation which rescues and rehomes greyhounds and lurcher. GAGAH raises awareness on the plight of these dogs – the cruelty and neglect which they can face once they are no longer useful – and encourages people to choose a rescue dog in preference to a privately bred dog.

Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue North East: www.freewebs.com/greyhoundandlurcherrescuenortheast Rescue and rehome Greyhounds and Lurchers in the North of England

Greyhound Awareness League, Scotland: www.gal.org.uk A small charity based in Scotland, run entirely by volunteers. It is dedicated to raising public awareness of the plight of the retired greyhound. Aims to encourage members of the public to meet (and hopefully adopt) ex racing greyhounds and lurchers and to dispel many of the myths surrounding them.

Greyhound Action Scotland www.greyhoundactionscotland.org.uk Campaign to raise public awareness into the exploitation of racing greyhounds. Campaign aiming towards achieving a ban on greyhound racing in Scotland.
Greyhound/Lurcher/Rescue: Sunderland and Durham: http://greyhoundlurcher.googlepages.com: Before a greyhound or lurcher is adopted a home check is required.

GREYHOUNDS GALORE: CLEVELAND www.greyhoundsgalore.org.uk Animal charity who rescue greyhounds, lurchers and whippets. Always seeking permanent homes for these lovely animals. Home check required.

Greyhound Gap: National Organisation www.greyhoundgap.com Greyhound Gap assists rescue centres and adopters to find the perfect home for the perfect dog. We assist all sighthounds in need through donations to rescues, fostering and transporting dogs, help with veterinary costs for ill dogs in rescue, and finding new homes.

Greyhound Muses www.greyhoundmuses.care4free.net Poems about Greyhounds and Lurchers. Also contains links and other info.

Greyhound Rescue North East: North East of England: www.greyhoundrescue.net: Rehoming and rescuing Greyhounds in the North East of England and North Yorkshire

Greyhound Rescue: North Yorkshire www.greyhoundrescue.org.uk Rescuing and re-homing unwanted Greyhounds in the north East of England.

Greyhound Rescue (Wales) http://members.aol.com/busher9518/GREYHND.HTM

Greyhound Rescue Scotland www.greyhound-rescue-scotland.org: Dedicated to the rescue and rehome of greyhounds and lurchers in Scotland.

Greyhound Welfare: South Wales www.greyhoundwelfare.org.uk Care for ex racing greyhounds while searching for new and loving homes in Wales and the West.

GREYHOUND RESCUE WEST OF ENGLAND: National – Somerset/Gloucs/Hrfds &Worcs/Shrops www.grwe.co.uk Rehomes Greyhounds and Lurchers who have finished racing or who are abandoned. All dogs are neutered, innoculated, microchipped, and vet-checked. All homes are subject to home visits prior to re-homing. On-going support from national helpline and GRWE staff.

Groovy Greyhounds and Loopy Lurchers: UK based web group: http://groups.msn.com/GroovyGreyhoundsandLoopyLurchers Web-based group for pet owners of greyhounds and lurchers (and any other sighthound breeds). Rehoming board for rescues to show dogs needing homes, general chat and advice.

Home a Greyhound www.freewebs.com/greyhounds: Greyhounds looking for new homes due to retirement of kennel owner. all ages of greyhounds and most of then ex-racers and some that have never raced.

Houndzaruz Animal Rescue: Salford www.houndzaruz.co.uk a small animal rescue mainly dedicated to rehoming and rescuing greyhounds.

Lurcher Link: National Organisation www.lurcher.org Lurcher Link is a voluntary organisation whose aim is to try and save Lurchers’ lives by liaising between rescues, stray pounds and members of the public.

Rescued Racers (Greyhounds – did you guess?) www.rescuedracers.org

Retired Greyhound Trust: National Organisation: www.retiredgreyhounds.co.uk A national charity dedicated to finding homes for greyhounds at the end of their racing careers. It was set up in 1975 and since then has re-homed nearly 25,000 greyhounds and established over 55 branches across the UK.

Greyhounds in need www.rigolo.force9.co.uk

Kama’s Cave (Ockenden) www.kamascave.com A site dedicated to helping retired ex-racing and rescued greyhounds

Lost Dogs UK www.lostdogsuk.com Lists and photos of lost and stolen dogs in UK and Eire. Includes Lurcher Search List.

Northumberland greyhound rescue: Blyth,Northumberland: http://northumberlandgreyhoundrescue.org.uk A small group dedicated to re-homing ex-racing greyhounds from local independent(flapper)greyhound track.If you can re-home a dog please get in touch.

Rescues against Greyhound Subsidies http://fido.k9.co.uk/rags/

Greyhound Rescue in the UK www.greyhoundrescue.co.uk Contact details for local groups. Very useful site.

Sheya Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue: North West/Manchester: http://sheyagreyhoundandlurcherrescue.com: Sheya Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue based in the North West of England

Swiss Valley, South Wales: www.freewebs.com/swissvalleygreyhoundrescue Practical help and advice on living with greyhounds and on fostering greyhounds. Information on Swiss valley greyhound rescue in South Wales and their greyhounds needing homes.

The Greyhound Trust (Oxford branch) location: www.oxfordgreyhoundtrust.co.uk Oxford branch of a national greyhound rescue and adoption charity. Greyhounds are very adaptable and even if you work or have cats, we can find the right retired greyhound for you! We can also provide support and advice about caring for your hound.

Greyhounds in Wales: South Wales and the West: www.greyhoundsinwales.moonfruit.com A “place of interest” for greyhound and lurcher owners and rehomers in Wales. No politics, no policies just events where the hounds are welcome or present, or where funds are being raised on their behalf. Any organisation running such an event is welcome to as much space as they need.

GREAT DANE

Daneline www.daneline.co.uk : Great dane rescue organisation

Great Dane Adoption Society www.danes.org.uk Voluntary organisation which re-homes stray, abandoned and unwanted Gret Danes. Mainly in S.England.

Great Dane Rescue UK: Covers the whole of the UK: www.greatdanerescue.co.uk Rescuing and re-homing Danes too good homes in the UK.

National Great Dane Rescue www.nationalgreatdanerescue.org.uk: In 1960 a rescue service was started for Great Danes. By 1982, five Great Dane Clubs assisted the organisation to reach its charitable status. In April 1984 it became National Great Dane Rescue.

Great Dane Rescue Center: Wiltshire www.greatdanerescue.org.uk Small but experienced rescue group Rescuing and rehoming Great Danes to good homes

Great Dane Welfare (South East): South East of England: http://greatdanewelfare.mysite.freeserve.com Great Dane advice, support, behavioural advice and possibly rescue, foster, behavioural reconditioning and rehoming from experienced Great Dane owners. Deaf dog behaviour & training expert also available.

Scottish Great Dane rescue www.scottishgreatdanerescue.com great dane rescue covering the whole of Scotland

GLEN OF IMAAL TERRIER

www.glenofimaalterrier.uk.com Help,advice,information,rescue. Mainly a breed site but there is rescue information in there.

HUSKY

Siberian Husky Welfare Association SHWA (UK): www.huskywelfare.org.uk Helping foster, adopt & re home huskies in need.

IBIZAN HOUND

Ibizan Hound Rescue
Miss J Startup, Baldock, Herts. 01462 893714

JACK RUSSELL

www.jack-russell-terrier.co.uk/rescue-dogs/list/11

LABRADOODLE

Labradoodle Rescue UK was set up formally in July 2007, when the realisation that Labradoodles were becoming the victim of their own rise in popularity became apparent.
www.labradoodletrust.com/rehoming.html

LABRADOR

Labrador Lifeline Trust (Surrey, Berkshire and Hampshire). www.labrador-lifeline.co.uk Rescue and rehome Labradors that are no longer wanted by their owners, irrespective of age or gender. Where necessary we will pay for veterinary treatment in order to rehome a dog in a loving and kind environment.
LostLabs: National Organisation www.lostlabs.com Website dedicated to finding lost and stolen labradors, lost and found database. Lost Labrador

Labrador/retriever rescue: bristol www.freewebs.co.uk/labs4love rescue & take in unwanted labradors/retrievers.no kennels involved but loving foster homes only.

Labrador Rescue Kent www.lrk.org.uk Aim is to help Labradors in need.Can you offer a loving understanding home to a Labrador.Do you have a Labrador who needs a loving home?

Labrador rescue : North West area www.homealabrador.net Voluntary organisation dedicated to the welfare of all Labradors.

Labrador rescue south east & central: covering the whole of south east & central england www.loveyourlabrador.co.uk A registered charity dedicated to rehoming Labradors of any age and for any reason.All homes fully vetted. Help & support given for the rest of the dogs life.

Labrador Rescue Trust: S W England, Herefordshire, S Wales: www.labrador-rescue.com Labrador Rescue – the welfare of the dog is paramount. We can help.

Summersbrook Labradors www.summersbrook.com All about the rearing and care of dogs – from finding a good breeder, to house training, diet, socialising and many other things. Not a rescue site but has a lost dogs and first aid pages. Nice site – worth a visit!

LARGE MUNSTERLANDER

Large Munsterlander Rescue: National Organisation www.largemunsterlanderrescue.homestead.com Rescue organisation for rescued and unwanted Munsterlanders – none ever turned away – advice and help freely given

LHASA APSO

Rescue UK www.LhasaApsoRescue.org.uk Lhasa Apso dog rescue in the UK

MASTIFF

Breeds Helpers location: National: www.freewebs.com/mastiffbreedsrescue/ This site as been set up for Owners of all the Mastiffs breeds to help and advice,Also Many Mastiff breeds in search of new homes

Mastiffs in Need or Distress: National www.mastiffsinneedordistress.co.uk rescuing and rehoming mastiffs throughout the UK. Will give advice and support on all aspects of mastiff ownership.

Old English Mastiff Club Rescue: National Organisation www.mastiffclub.com Breed specific rescue and rehoming for the English Mastiff

MOLOSSER

Breeds Rescue and Forum: UK: http://s9.invisionfree.com/All_Molosserbreeds/The Molosser Breeds rescue and Forum is on Hand to help with advice Plus it open for all to join and if you can help with Homechecks and Fostering we would love to hear from you

Cane Corso Uk & Molosser Rescue: Bucks: http://canecorsoandmolosserrescue.com/ Rescue for Cane Corso and other Molosser breeds covering the whole of the UK

NEWFOUNDLAND

Newfoundland Club Welfare Scheme

Mr & Mrs Richards, Co-ordinators, Carmarthen. Tel: 01558 668065
Mrs M Pitcher, Spalding, Lincs. Tel: 01406 371477 Email: newfclub@uksec.fsnet.co.uk
Miss J M Davies, Maidstone, Kent. Tel: 01622 858269
Miss B M Brookes, Kidderminster, Worcs. Tel: 01562 823733
Mrs K Gibson, Cove, Dunbartonshire. Tel: 01436 842218
Mrs S Scanlon, Newmilns, Ayrshire. Tel: 01560321558
Mr & Mrs P E Williams, Laxey, Isle of Man. Tel: 01624 861772
Mr & Mrs Bligh, Guernsey, Channel Islands. Tel: 01481 243322
Mr & Mrs Codd, Welshpool, Powys. Tel: 01938 820374
Mr & Mrs S McConnell, Co Down, N Ireland, Tel: 01247811568
www.thenewfoundlandclub.co.uk/welfare.htm

OLD ENGLISH SHEEPDOG

North East Old English Sheepdog Rescue

Mrs K Coggins, Chester-Le-Street, Co Durham. Tel: 0191 410 9733
Mrs J Smith, Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne. Tel: 0191 488 1844

Old English Sheepdog Club of Scotland Rescue and Rehoming

www.oesclubofscotland.co.uk/WebRescue.htm Mrs M Mcwilliam, Gartcosh, Glasgow. Tel: 01236 874129
Mr J Macdonald, Shawlands, Glasgow. Tel: 0141 632 4893
Mrs D Patterson, Edinburgh. Tel: 0131 468 2396

Old English Sheepdog Rescue and Welfare Fund

Mrs G Harwood (Co-ordinator) Horncastle, Lincs. Tel: 01507 588644
Mr J Titheridge, Boorley Green, Hants. Tel: 01489 784579
Mrs J Searle, Sawbridgeworth, Herts. Tel: 01279 722371
Mr & Mrs Earnshaw, Clapham, Lancaster. Tel: 01524 242220
Lindsey White, Tipperary, Ireland. 00 353 6728129
www.oes.org/index.html

Midlands Old English Dog Club www.midlandoesclub.co.uk

POMERANIAN

Perfect Poms: Manchester: http://mysite.freeserve.com/perfectpoms breed rescue for pomeranian dogs.

SOUTH WEST POMERANIAN RESCUE: NORTH SOMERSET: www.pommania.co.uk/pomrescue.htm Dedicated to all Pomeranians in need of loving homes. Provide medical care and foster homes for these Poms and then adopt them into carefully selected new families.

RETRIEVER

Flatcoated Retriever Rescue www.fcr-uk.co.uk Rescues and rehomes Flatcoat Retrievers throught the UK.

Golden Retriever Rescue Cymru: Pontypool: www.goldierescuecymru.co.uk The Charity was formed by a group of people who were concerned about the welfare of goldies, when there owner could no longer care for them.

Irish Retriever rescue UK www.irishretrieverrescue.com A non-profit making voluntary organisation committed to safeguarding the futures of abused, abandoned, neglected or simply unwanted Golden Retrievers in Ireland. Every year in Ireland between 24,000 and 30,000 healthy dogs are destroyed, this is 10 times the number destroyed in the whole of the UK! Our aim is simple, to ensure that no Golden Retriever ever becomes part of this frightening and heartbreaking statistic.

Retriever Rescue Southern Englandwww.labrador-rescue.org.uk UK charity whose aim is to unite pure bred and first cross Labrador Retrievers with loving new homes. Covers the areas of Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey, Middlesex, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire, South-West London and Kent.

North West Golden Retriever Rescue: Chorley www.retrieverrescue.net A voluntary organisation, established in 1984, whose main aim is to help find caring permanent loving homes for Golden Retrievers who may be unwanted, abandoned, or need rehoming due to an unavoidable change in circumstances that forces the family to part with a much loved pet.

ROTTWEILLER

Dizzys Rottweilers uk: north west areas: www.dizzys-rottweilers.co.uk/dizzy: Chat, Help and Advice on Rottweilers. Help with health, training and rescue/rehoming all welcome.

Fife Rottweiler Rescue: Fife Scotland www.fiferottweilerrescue.co.uk Fife rottweiler rescue small run dog rescue in scotland

Rottweiler Welfare Association: South www.rottweilerwelfare.co.uk Rottweiler rehoming and rehabilitation

Rottweiler Rescue Trust: Surrey/Kent/Hampshire: www.rottweilerrescuetrust.co.uk Small responsible rottweiler rescue/rehoming run by experienced rottie people

Scottish Rottweiler Rescue: www.webspawner.com/users/rottweilerone/ A small group dedicated to rehoming rottweilers to suitable homes as pets only.

Teigans rottie rescue: south west of england: www.teigansrottierescue.co.uk rottie rescue for the south west of England rescue and rehome

Zepthedep rottweiler rescue: national www.zepthedep.com Rottweiler rescue, adoption,and help and advice with rehoming, where the dogs come first.

POODLE

Rescue and rehoming poodles all over the UK www.poodlesinneed.co.uk

PUG

www.pugwelfare-rescue.org.uk

Pug Dog Welfaer Ass

Mrs S Welch, Lingfield, Surrey. 01342 892061 More area contacts on website Mrs E Tullett, East Dean, East Sussex. 01323423249

SALUKI

Saluki Welfare Fund: www.gazellehound.com Will respond to any Saluki in need, we also are here to offer advice on Saluki related problems.

SAMOYED

Rescue (UK): National Organisation www.samoyedrescue.co.uk, Aims to find homes for Samoyeds in need across the UK.

SETTERS (Gordon, English, Red and Irish)

English Setter Rescue was founded in 1972 by the late Mrs Gladys Jenkins. She was our co-ordinator, (and sadly missed) right up until her death in February 2003. Our aims and policies are still the same today as they were then – helping English Setters. www.englishsetterrescue.org.uk

United Gordon Setter Rescue
Mrs S Ackerley (Chairman), Tavistock, Devon. Tel: 01822 810846
Mrs J Dixon (Co-ordinator), Stockport, Cheshire. Tel: 0161 440 0385

Irish Red and White Setter Club of Great Britain Rescue
Mrs J Jones, Wirral, Merseyside. Tel: 0151 643 8942
Tel/Fax: 0151 645 3615. Email: jackie@drumgarron.freeserve.co.uk
Ms E Gould, South East Area. Tel: 0118 9018772
Mrs P E Brigden, Surrey. Tel: 01883 342274
Mrs M Boardman, Carlisle & Cumbria. Tel: 01228 561663
Mrs A Bennet, South-west. 01285 712400
Ms J Sanford, Hampshire/Dorset. Tel: 01202 825753
Ms E White, Somerset/Avon/Devon Tel: 01749 676953

Irish Setter Breeders Club Rescue Scheme
Mr & Mrs A R Dines, Brandon, Suffolk. Tel: 01842 813790
Mrs B Rogers (Co-ordinator), Poynton, Cheshire. Tel/Fax: 01625 872708
Miss S J Lennox, Matlock, Derbys. Tel: 01629 582568

Irish Setter Club of Scotland Rescue
Mrs S Sturrock, Laurencekirk, Tel: 01674840820

Irish Setter Rescue Group
Mrs M Hurll, Co-ordinator, Lavenham, Suffolk. Tel: 01787 248143

SHAR-PEI

Shar-Pei-Rescue & Welfare UK www.shar-pei-rescue.co.uk Devoted to the rescue & welfare of Shar Pei, throughout the UK

Shar-pei Rescue of Great Britain: www.sharpeirescueofgreatbritain.co.uk Chinese sharpei rescue and rehoming service

Shar Pei Rescue of Great Britain www.sprgb.co.uk Rescue of shar pei throughout the uk. Health-welfare of this breed is top priority

SPRINGER SPANIEL

Just Springers Rescue Redhill

Tel: 01737 767844

www.justspringersrescue.co.uk

SHIH TZU

Rescue (Oldham, Lancs) E-mail only elaine@thevets.fsnet.co.uk

STAFFIES (See also Bull Terriers)

Sussex Brighton Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue

Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue in Sussex are desperately seeking permanent and loving homes for unwanted Staffs of varying age, sex & colour. You dont need to live in Sussex but will have to travel to meet and collect the dog. If you feel you can give a dog a loving home, please call me 07052 284528

Guildford & District Staffordshire Bull Terrier Resc: http://guildfordstaffords.org.uk An organisation in the south of England setup to encourage long and enjoyable lives for less fortunate Staffies in and around the areas of Guildford.

Northern Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue www.sbtrescue.org.uk Rescue for Stafforsdhire Bull Terriers

Plantation Dog Rescue: York www.plantationboardingkennels.com Stray and handover dogs from different areas, with different backgrounds all needing homes. All dogs are neutered, vaccinated, flead, wormed and microchipped before being rehomed. Most are on the website, please look. Usually half our dogs are Staffies.

ST BERNARD

TERRIERS

Fox Terrier Wire

Rescue Mrs L England, Rickmansworth, Herts. 01923 268140

Bedlington Terrier

Bedlington Terrier Rescue and Rehoming
Co-ordinator Mrs Frances Fuller, Sussex. 01273 812409

Border Terrier

Welfare : National Organisation www.borderterrierwelfare.org.uk Help find homes for Border Terriers. Representatives throughout the UK
Mrs D 0 Grady (Co-ordinator), Arreton, Isle of Wight. Tel: 01983 865370
Miss S Wishart, Kent. Tel: 0207 627 2918
Mr & Mrs W Shorthose, Halket By Dunlop, Ayrshire. Tel: 01505 850313
Miss R Diane Swales, Drayton Langport, Somerset. Tel: 01458 251614

Irish Terrier Rescue

Lynne Da Costa, Richmond, Surrey. 020 8549 6494

Irish Terrier Ass Rescue Ms A Bradley, Peterborough, Cambs. 01733 205386

Boston Terrier

Northern Boston Terrier Club Rescue
Mrs M C Addison, Preston, Lancashire. Tel: 01772 719771

Lakeland Terrier

Lakeland Terrier Club Rescue Lynne Da Costa (Co-ordinator) Richmond, Surrey. 020 8549 6494

Lakeland Terrier Welfare Mrs J Rabin, Sutton Coldfied, W. Mids. 0121 378 0911

Parson Russell Terrier

Welfare Caroline Ross, Sutteron, Lincs. 01775 840391

Yorkshire Terrier

We operate through a national network of foster homes to rescue and rehome dogs of all ages. www.yorkieandtoybreedrescue.co.uk

Yorkshire Terrier Club of Scotland Rescue
Mr James Cadger, Hawick. Tel:01450 376137

Yorkshire Terrier Club Rescue Mrs B Evans (Co-ordinator), Brickhill, Bedford. Tel: 01234 262515

TRAILHOUND

Lakeland Welfare: Cumbria www.trailhoundwelfare.org.uk Ex-racing trailhounds, from 1 year to 14 years, looking for retirement homes

UTONGAN

Utongan Society: National organisation: www.theutonagansociety.com/pages/welfare.php: The Utonagan Society’s ‘welfare wing’ more often than we’d like, has Utonagan dogs of all ages in need of new homes. We also need more, reliable foster homes in all parts of the country.

WEIMARANER

Club of Great Britain Rescue Rehoming: National organisation: www.weimaranerclubofgreatbritain.org.uk: Weimaraners in need of rehoming We are always looking for experienced homes.

Independent Weimaraner Rescue and Re-homing Service
Ms H Brown, Larkhall, Lanarkshire. Tel: 01698 881899

WESTIE

ROSIE~RESCUE for Westie’s in Distress: South & West Yorkshire: http://mysite.freeserve.com/lifewithrory: Breeding bitches needing long rest & retirement, stud dogs needing the same. We re-home your westie to the best family possible we have a list of home checked families waiting. we will help you to keep your westie IF we can( advise only).Short term fostering considered.E-mail checked daily.non-funded,We Have no Kennels ALL Westie’s are in foster homes

Westie ReHoming: Liddington, Swindon, Wiltshire: www.westierehoming.me.uk Committed to ensuring that all Westies in need (whether pure bred dogs or pedigree or not) receive the care most appropriate to their circumstances and to raise awareness of West Highland White Terrier dog welfare and rescue.

Westie Rescue Scheme UK www.westierescuescheme.org.uk, Dedicated to finding permanent homes for West Highland White Terriers who are in need of rescuing or rehousing. Also offer help, advice and support on all matters concerning Westies.

YORKIE Rescue & Forum: http://yorkiegirl.proboards54.com: Yorkie Rescue & Forum for all Yorkie Owners & other small breeds. Rescue section. Wanted section. No animals for sale. Donations made to charities are welcome though. No little one turned away. All homes Vetted. Animals are Vaccinated,chipped & speyed/neutered before being rehomed.

Westie Rehoming – Jacqueline Ferris-Woods, Swindon, Wilts. Tel: 01793 790695

WHIPPET

JR Whippet Rescue
Mrs L Jones (Co-ordinator), Cardington, Beds. Tel: 01234 838927

Sighthounds Online: National Online Organisation

www.sighthoundsonline.co.uk A site and forum that aims to raise awareness for the many breeds and types that make up sighthounds, assist rescues in their never ending battle to save and improve lives of sighthounds.

Sighthound Welfare Trust (Online forums): National Organisation: http://www.sighthoundwelfaretrust.org.uk: Sighthound Welfare Trust is an organisation dedicated to the welfare of sighthounds, a group of breeds and types which include greyhounds and lurchers. We have an active and friendly online forums for people to come together and talk about their pet sighthounds, have fun with fundrasing and lots more!