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.
The Derek Wilton Dogs Trust
AnimalsThe focus is on making donations to provide assistance dogs, to support research and training in the use of dogs for the public benefit and to relieve the suffering of dogs in need.
The Old Spotted Dog Ground Trust Limited
Animals, LeisureTo improve and maintain the Old Spotted Dog ground, clubhouse, and warehouse for the object of the charity which is to provide sports facilities for recreation and leisure time occupation to the inhabitants of London Borough of Newham and its surrounding areas.
Dogs.n.homes Rescue
Animals, HousingFor the benefit of the public in Fleet and surrounding North Hampshire, Surrey and Berkshire areas, our mission is to help find the perfect dog for anyone wanting to adopt a rescue dog in the UK.
Pro Dogs Direct
Animalsrescue, rehabiltate and rehome
The Leek Home For Stray Cats And Dogs
Animals, Health, HousingThe relief of suffering of animals of any species who are in need of care and attention and in particular to provide or maintain kennels, catteries, refuges, rescue homes, animal hospitals, sanctuaries or such facilities for the reception and care of unwanted animals or animals in distress and the treatment of sick or ill treated animals.
Bristol Dog Action Welfare Group
AnimalsGreyhound & Lurcher Rescue, rehabilitation and rehome.
K9 Crusaders
Animals, Charity and VCS supportRescue, rehabilitate and rehome dogs in Cornwall. Provide dog related help, support and advice. Offer volunteer opportunities to members of the local community, including adults with additional needs and people who need rehabilitation into the community.
Dog Kennel Hill Ap Limited
Animals, Beneficiary group, LeisureObject 1:The objects of the Charity are to provide facilities for recreation & other leisure occupations for children & young people resident in East Dulwich of which such children & young people have need by reason of their youth or social economic circumstances. Object 2: To impose the conditions of life for such young people promoting physical, social, mental and spiritual well-being.
The Pug Dog Welfare & Rescue Association
Animals, Charity and VCS support, HousingThe charity operates throughout England and Wales through the trustees and a supporting team of volunteers to render assistance to Pug dogs in need for whatever reason by re-homing in previously vetted homes and providing immediate & essential veterinary care where required prior to said re-homing.
Underdog International
Animals, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationWe provide grants to international projects that educate children to become more compassionate to animals, through animal-assisted therapy and education workshops. In the UK, we run a UK-wide schools programme, to educate children learning life skills, such as kindness, compassion, resilience and positivity, and in addition, we run a dog adoption programme.
Miracle's Mission
AnimalsNon profit animal welfare organisation that works with sick, injured and difficult animals around the world. Our mission is to provide a place of safety for animals in danger, to educate on the need for neutering both pets and strays and to neuter stray dogs and cats to prevent the birth of more dogs and cats onto the streets.
Schnauzerfest
Animals, Charitable activitiesSupports individuals and animal welfare organisations that rescue, rehabilitate and rehome dogs by giving grants for the payment of veterinary bills and for their care. Educate the public in matters pertaining to responsible pet ownership, animal welfare and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among animals, with a focus on the practices of commercial-scale dog breeding.
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of Christ And St John With St Luke, Isle Of Dogs
Animals, Education, ReligionRegular public worship open to all.Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved.Taking of religious assemblies in schools.
Wild At Heart Foundation
AnimalsThe mission of Wild at Heart Foundation is to compassionately reduce the world's stray dog population through sponsoring sterilisation and welfare campaigns globally. Wild at Heart Foundation also supports awareness and education campaigns, helping project partners to encourage their local communities to change attitudes and behaviours towards dogs, and to treat them with kindness and respect.
Annie's Trust
AnimalsAnnie's Trust is a registered animal welfare charity set up to help ease the suffering of dogs that are living in captivity in some of the poorest Romanian dog shelters.
The Freedom Of Spirit Trust For Border Collies
Animals, Social welfareThe Charity promots humane behaviour towards Border Collie dogs, by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment and security of Border Collies which are in need of care and attention by reasons of sickness, maltraeatment, poor circumstances, or ill use and to educate the public in matters pertaining to Border Collie welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among Border
Assistance Dogs (uk)
Animals, Charitable activitiesADUK seeks to advance the education of the public and service providers about assistance dogs, and the rights of people who rely on them. The charity does this by bringing internationally accredited assistance dog organisations together so that they might share their knowledge and expertise to create information, guidance and best practice.
Just For Dogs (east Midlands)
Animals, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HousingA small, non profit making dog rescue & rehoming charity with a strict non destruct policy, totally reliant upon donations & fundraising by volunteers. All dogs in our care are vaccinated, wormed, neutered/spayed, provided with veterinary care whenever needed. Our sole purpose is to provide a safe & caring environment for all dogs in our care, until a loving and responsible home can be found.
The Sheffield Retired Greyhounds
Animals, LeisureThe Sheffield Retired Greyhounds organisation operates to take in ex racing greyhounds from the Sheffield area, as we have limited kennel spaces available.
The Friends Of The Strays Of Greece
Animals, Associations, HousingFund the welfare of stray dogs & cats in Greece by helping to provide them with food, shelter & veterinary care. Some animals are found homes in the UK.
UK Boston Terrier Rescue
AnimalsRescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of Boston Terriers and BT crosses, plus other small brachy breeds of dog. The only activities outside of the UK are to pay for dogs to be rescued and treated if necessary before being rehomed within the UK.
Great Dane Adoption Society
Animals, HousingThe objectives of the Great Dane Adoption Society are to relieve the suffering and distress of dogs, in particular the breed known as Great Danes, who are in need of attention by reason of homelessness, by the provision of temporary shelter, veterinary treatment and by finding permanent homes for such dogs.
German Shepherd Dog Welfare Fund
Animals, Charity and VCS supportRescue and rehome dogs, fund raising event,
Prevent Unwanted Pets
Animals, HousingWe help people on low income towards the cost of their dogs, cats, rabbits and other smaller animals to be spayed or neutered, to reduce the great number of animals being "put to sleep", going to bad homes, etc. We also rescue, rehabilitate and rehome small animals. We are a contact for caring animal welfare groups. We are known as 'PUP' in UK.
All Bullie Charity Rescue
Animals, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS supportWe place bull-breed dogs with fully checked and approved volunteer foster families to be rehabilitated,where they can assess the dogs character, to enable us to place the dogs with permanent newfamilies.We vaccinate, flea and worm, microchip and neuter/spay these dogs before re-homing them or ifnecessary a neutering contract is put in place for female dogs under a certain age.
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.