Animals Charities That specialise in Dogs
Discover 735 Animals charities that specialise in dogs. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Maxi's Mates
Animalsrescuing stray and unwanted dogs throughout Redcar & Cleveland and Hambleton Areas
My Black Dog
Animals, HealthA peer to peer support service for people struggling with their mental health
Stronger Together Animal Rescue
AnimalsTo relieve the suffering of dogs and cats who are abandoned, stray or otherwise in need of care and attention in Cyprus by:a) Providing or assisting in the provision of the rehoming of such dogs and catsb) Assisting in the reception, treatment and care of such dogs and catsc) Working with dog pounds and shelters in Cyprus with the aim of avoiding dogs being put to sleep.
Oakwood Dog Rescue
Animals, HousingWorking Locally in the East Riding area to help unwanted and abandoned dogs by taking them in, feeding, providing shelter, healthcare and any other needs. Finding new homes, assessing new homes, adopting out the dogs.Provides a Community Facility for Dog Owners to go to get education and advice on dog ownership.
Suffolk Animal Rescue
AnimalsWe are dedicated to the rescue and rehoming of domestic animals, primarily dogs and cats, but do also help with smaller domestic pets. We give priority to older animals and feral cats who find it difficult to get help else where. We cover our local area being mid Suffolk, but do on occassion go beyond into Essex.
Sheffield Dog Rescue
AnimalsRescuing dogs in need, mainly strays. Provide kennelling, veterinary care,and eventual re-homing
Wag And Company North East Friendship Dogs
Animals, Charity and VCS support, Housing, Social welfareWAG & COMPANY ENABLES VOLUNTEERS AND THEIR DOGS TO VISIT AND BEFRIEND OLDER DOG LOVERS IN THEIR OWN HOMES OR IN CARE AND MEDICAL ESTABLISHMENTS ACROSS THE NORTH EAST OF ENGLAND.
Swalecliffe And Chestfield Community Association
Animals, Arts, Associations, Health, Leisurewe have 2 childrens dance classes keep fit & step Whitstable active retirement meet here 2/3 a month weddings christenings dog training blind club 2 bridge clubs 2 yoga bingo 2 badminton teams short mat bowls, art class, dance class, local council meetings and we are used for a voting station.
Helping Yorkshire Poundies (hyps)
AnimalsHYPS rescues dogs from a variety of situations - whenever they need us the most - but primarily from local "stray pounds". We give them the care and veterinary attention many need before rehoming. We rehome responsibly and match dogs and new owners carefully. We also source other suitable rescue spaces for dogs in Yorkshire pounds, and fund their transport costs in order to save their lives.
Berwick Animal Rescue Kennels
AnimalsOperation of animal rescue kennels, including rehoming, care and treatment of all animals.
Romanian Rescue Appeal
Animals, Charity and VCS support, HousingRomanian rescue appeal have now built three dog shelters in Romania. The charity cares for nine hundred dogs split into different localities, who we rescued from abuse, malnutrition, homelessness or imminent euthanasia via barbaric methods.. The charity run spay and neuter campaigns and have a programme for UK volunteers to visit all of the sites in Romania.
Pawprints Dog Rescue
Animals, Housing, Social carePawprints Dog Rescue takes in dogs which have been picked up by local Dog Wardens, and which would have otherwise been euthanized following their statutory 7 days in local authority care. It also arranges foster care or new homes for dogs whose owners facing hospitalisation or terminal illness.Pawprints neuter, vaccinate and provide medical treatment for the dogs before rehoming them.
Service Dogs UK
Animals, HealthTo relieve the needs and help promote good health of people of the armed forces and emergency services who have been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), in particular but not exclusively by:1) Providing trained assistance dogs from Rescue2) Raising public awareness of PTSD in Service people
Thin Blue Paw Foundation
Animals, Saving of livesWe are a national charity supporting, rehabilitating, protecting and celebrating serving and retired police dogs from across the United Kingdom.
Animal Lifeline
Animals, HousingRescue and re-homes abandoned dogs and puppies, provides veterinary care and kennelling.
Hollytrees Animal Rescue Trust (hart)
Animals, Beneficiary groupTo rescue and provide care and shelter for stray, abandoned, neglected and unwanted animals of all kind. To protect animals from ill usage, cruelty and suffering. The relief of persons unable to afford veterinary fees for spaying cats and dogs by assisting with the charges. The relief of the elderly who are unable to afford kennel costs or veterinary bills for their pets.
Amicii Dog Rescue
AnimalsWe rescue and rehome dogs from the UK, Romania and Spain. We provide financial support to a dog shelter called Amicii Dog Rescue (Romania).
The Seeing Dogs Alliance
Animals, HealthThe relief of blind and partially sighted people, mainly by training and providing guide dogs known as "Seeing Dogs" and training those people instruction in the use, care and control of Seeing Dogs.Breeding, purchasing or otherwise lawfully acquiring dogs of a nature and physique appropriate for training as Seeing Dogs.
Lost Dog Dance LTD
Animals, ArtsLost Dog engages the public in dance/theatre through creating and touring shows, running workshops (both online and in person) and hosting professional development activities at is base in East Sussex.
Friends Of Animals Wales
Animals, Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Housing, Social welfareRescue and rehabilitate unwanted and abandoned animals, mostly dogs, cats and rabbits. Staffed by Volunteers who are responsible for all aspects of the rescues work. Animals are cared for in foster homes. Run a 24 hour Helpline. Operate an online Lost and Found service. Support a number of food banks with pet food. Foster the pets of owners in crisis working with various agencies.
Hilbrae Rescue Kennels
AnimalsRescue Kennels
Animal Welfare Of Luxor
Animals, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareAWOL fundraises inthe UK to provide free veterinary treatment for donkeys, horses, dogs, cats and camels in poor non-tourist villages on the west bank of the Nile in Luxor, Egypt. AWOL also provides free equine tack, dog collars and education about better animal care.
West Wales Poundies Dog Rescue
AnimalsRehome stray dogs that have been saved form being put to sleep after serving their statutory 7 days
Clarks Farm Greyhound Rescue
Animals, Housing, LeisureThe charity provides safe kennels for ex-racing greyhounds, promotes them as pets and pro-actively seeks to find homes for them
Safe Rescue LTD
Animals, HousingTO PROMOTE HUMANE BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS DOGS BY PROVIDING APPROPRIATE CARE FOR DOGS NEEDING CARE AND ATTENTION BY REASON OF SICKNESS, MALTREATMENT, ILL USAGE AND TO FIND RESCUE HOMES. TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN MATTERS PERTAINING TO ANIMAL WELFARE AND THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY AND SUFFERING AMONG ANIMALS PARTICULARLY DOGS.
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.