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Animals Charities That specialise in Dogs

Discover 735 Animals charities that specialise in dogs. Use the search below to filter within these results.

735
Charities
£1,098,500,517
Total Income
£646,938
Avg Income
73.9%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

German Shepherd Rescue Elite Limited

Animals

German Shepherd Rescue Elite was formed with the aim of rescuing and re-homing German Shepherd Dogs whilst educating people on the breed and promote responsible ownership.

Latest Income: £573,955
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Ashbourne And District Animal Welfare Society

Animals

The Rescue and rehoming of cats and dogs, provision of neccessary veterinary care and treatment, promotion of good practice in animal care and welfare. In co-operation with the British Hen Welfare Trust, assisting with the rescue and re-homing of commercial laying hens.

Latest Income: £566,046
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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Home Run Hounds Greyhound Charity

Animals, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Housing

The Charity operates kennels across 6 Branches in which they home close to 350 greyhounds and greyhound cross breeds. The Charity provide the dogs with food, shelter, exercise and health care while also making arrangements for the dogs to be homed with a suitable adoption family. This is a volunteer lead Charity where no one is paid.

Latest Income: £563,812
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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All Dogs Matter

Animals

Identifying and rescuing the dogs in need of rehoming.Providing vet treatment for the dogs werescue (vaccination, microchipping, neutering)Organising and delivering teaching and workshops inschools to promote animal welfare and responsible dogownership.Organising events in our local community to promote dog welfareand responsible ownership (advice on dog care, freemicrochipping)

Latest Income: £532,408
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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RSPCA Bridlington, Driffield & District Branch

Animals, Charity and VCS support, Housing, Social care

Charity raises funds to pay for animals in their care until new homes can be found for them. All cats ,dogs and rabbits are neutered either prior to them being adopted or as soon as possible afterwards. All cats, dogs and rabbits are micro-chipped as well. We have our own cattery and we have many fosterers to care for young kittens in their own homes until they are old enough to be adopted.

Latest Income: £524,198
Areas of Operation: East Riding Of Yorkshire
Status: Registered
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The Kennel Club Charitable Trust

Animals, Research

to promote the advancement of education and science by furthering research into canine diseases and hereditory disorders of dogs.to promote the quality of life of human beings by promoting dogs as therapeutic and practical aids humans.to promote the relief of suffering of dogs, which are in need of care and attention

Latest Income: £517,530
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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The Labrador Rescue Trust

Animals, Charity and VCS support

To alleviate suffering and distress caused to dogs and in particular Labradors which may be ill-treated, abandoned, rejected or neglected. The area covered by the trust is mainly in South West England. The trust has over one hundred helpers who are all unpaid volunteers.

Latest Income: £497,698
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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German Shepherd Dog Rescue

Animals, Charitable activities

To promote the humane treatment of animals, in particular German Shepherd Dogs and dogs of similar type, by:rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming dogs in need of care and protection; preventing cruelty and suffering to such animals; providing or assisting in the provision of veterinary care, shelter and welfare support; (d) advancing public education

Latest Income: £494,732
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Ability Dogs 4 Young People Iow

Animals, Beneficiary group

To relieve the need of people with disabilities who are in need of assistance through the provision of a suitably trained assistance dog and to train and educate them along with those responsible for the care and welfare of such persons in the use of such assistance dogs and to provide such additional services and facilities for their benefit as the trustees deem appropriate.

Latest Income: £481,379
Areas of Operation: Isle Of Wight
Status: Registered
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Hounds For Heroes

Animals

Providing specially trained assistance dogs to injured and disabled men and women of the UK Armed Forces and Civilian Emergency Services.

Latest Income: £475,814
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Dogs For Autism

Animals, Beneficiary group

We train and provide dogs at no charge to children and adults of any age, anywhere in the UK, whose lives may significantly benefit from having an assistance dog. Through the provision of our assistance dogs, trained to mitigate the disabling aspects of autism, we are committed to creating and maintaining successful partnerships that impact positively on the lives of autistic people and families.

Latest Income: £448,066
Areas of Operation: Northern Ireland
Status: Registered
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Jai Dog Rescue

Animals

Jai Dog Rescue promotes humane behaviour towards animals, in particular abandoned and stray dogs, particularly Thailand by providing appropriate care, protection. treatment and security for animals which are in need of care and attention and to educate the public in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among animals.

Latest Income: £441,476
Areas of Operation: Thailand
Status: Registered
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The International Companion Animal Management Coalition

Animals, Research

ICAM activities are guided by our strategic objectives and may include: Production of guidance and tools; Workshops, webinars and regional/international scientific meetings; Collection, review and dissemination of tools and data; Assistance in applying ICAM recommendations in the field; and communicating ICAM mission, goals and approach to humane dog and cat population management.

Latest Income: £431,803
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Forest Dog Rescue

Animals, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Housing

The charity raises funds to house and care for lost and unwanted dogs in the area. It holds a non-destruction policy and will look after every dog until a suitable, loving home is found.

Latest Income: £417,154
Areas of Operation: Shropshire
Status: Registered
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Chilterns Dog Rescue Society

Animals, Housing

Chilterns Dog Rescue Society rescues and rehomes dogs who no longer have a home in England & Wales.

Latest Income: £398,738
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Home Counties Boxer Welfare

Animals, Housing, Saving of lives

We provide a rescue service for boxer dogs throughout the UK. We rescue, rehabilitate and re-home dogs via kennels or foster homes where necessary , and also provide help and support for the welfare of boxers in general. We ensure the neutering of all our boxers if medically possible and provide back up for life.

Latest Income: £394,136
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Doris Banham Dog Rescue

Animals

Front line pound rescue of lost/abandoned dogs due for destruction after 7 days saving those not taken by other rescues. 15k+ dogs rescued to-date. Unique in funding vet treatment in pounds and transport to other rescues. Highlighting and improving pound conditions. 100% donations spent directly on the dogs. Public information and education. Rescue regardless of breed, age or veterinary condition.

Latest Income: £389,648
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Love Underdogs

Animals, Housing, Social welfare

To relieve the suffering of dogs and other animals in the UK and abroad to provide, maintain and support rescue homes for the reception, care and treatment of such animalsTo provide protection, treatment and security for the animals which are in need of care and attention by reason of sickness, maltreatment, poor circumstances or ill usageTo educate the public in animal welfare generally

Latest Income: £389,560
Areas of Operation: Romania
Status: Registered
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Veterans With Dogs

Animals, Health, Social welfare

MISSION STATEMENTTo improve the quality of life for veterans who are living with mental health disorders with the support and companionship of one of our specially trained assistance dogs via our unique and pioneering programme.

Latest Income: £379,835
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Three Counties Dog Rescue

Animals, Housing

The charity activities are the care and relief of suffering of dogs and cats by the provision and maintenance of rescue homes and facilities. The charity operates in England, primarily in the counties of Lincolnshire, Rutland, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire Nottinghamshire and Norfolk.

Latest Income: £379,664
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Association Of Dogs And Cats Homes

Animals, Housing

The Association of Dogs and Cats Homes comprises dog and cat rescue and rehoming organisations across the British Isles.The Association works to promote best practice and high welfare and operational standards across the sector, engage effectively with a range of external stakeholders, including Governments, and bring rescue organisations together to share experiences, learning and networking.

Latest Income: £375,979
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Dogs On The Streets LTD

Animals, Housing, Social welfare

The Prevention Or Relief Of Street homeless Poverty , homelessness , vulnerableAnimals ( Dogs / Cats)Fostering of dogsFree veterinary care in the U.KFree essential servicesSupporting owners of animals to engage with services in need.Other Charitable Purposes

Latest Income: £364,778
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Rescue Remedies Dog Rescue

Animals, Housing

Rescue Remedies currently saves in excess of 300 dogs per annum. These dogs are on the euthanasia lists within local authority pounds throughout England and Wales. We accept those whose lives are in imminent danger. All dogs are medically examined, spayed, neutered vaccinated and microchipped in preparation prior to homing. We pay private boarding kennels for our dogs until their home is found.

Latest Income: £359,880
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Stokenchurch Dog Rescue

Animals, Charitable activities, Housing

To rescue, board and place stray and unwanted dogs in good homes. To continue to care for and protect dogs in need. In line with our non-destruct policy, we endeavour to save abandoned dogs from being put to sleep in the specified areas.

Latest Income: £358,848
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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The National Foundation For Retired Service Animals

Animals, Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Saving of lives

The NFRSA promotes and supports the care and well-being of retired Police, Fire, Prison Dogs, BorderControl Dogs and Police Horses in the UK.We alleviate the financial pressures on the owners and handlers of retired service animals by providing thefunds for medical care, and the well-being of retired service animals from the emergency services family.

Latest Income: £358,582
Areas of Operation: Scotland
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many dogs animals charities are there in the UK?

There are 735 registered dogs animals charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.

Which is the largest of the dogs animals charities by income?

The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association is the largest by latest reported annual income (£156.4m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.

What is the combined annual income of dogs animals charities?

Dogs animals charities reported a combined annual income of £1.1bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.

What is a typical program ratio for dogs animals charities?

Across all dogs animals charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 73.9%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.

What is the average annual income of dogs animals charities?

Dogs animals charities have an average annual income of £647k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.

Where does this data come from?

All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.