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.
Heathlands Animal Sanctuary
AnimalsRescue & rehome abandoned or unwanted animals. Advice to the general public on animal husbandry & dog training.
Brighter Days Rescue
Animals, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, HousingRehoming dogs who have been abandoned or abused from both the UK and abroad and rehoming them with new families/people on a permanent basis. We look after them at our kennel facility and then actively seek new owners for their forever homes. We act purely for non profit and all fund raising etc is used to run the kennels and pay for the transport of the dogs, vet bills, food, and general welfare.
Apollo's Angels
AnimalsThe charity helps to relieve the suffering of dogs who are abandoned, stray or otherwise in need of care and attention in Cyprus. This includes providing the provision of the rehoming of such dogs and assisting in the reception, treatment and care of such dogs. The charity also works with small shelters and pounds across Cyprus and assists with pointers in their care.
Northumberland Dog Rescue
Animals, HousingTo relieve the suffering of dogs in need of care, rescue and attention and in particular to provide and maintain facilities and homes for the reception, care and treatment of such animals.
Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs
Animals, Beneficiary group, Education, HealthWe change the lives of young people and adults who are disabled, autistic or have Down's Syndrome, PTSD or other emotional issues as well as Schools with Special Needs Students by training and providing Assistance Dogs and Medical Alert Dogs to give a better quality of life and help them become more independent. We cover, mainly, Dorset, Hampshire, and Wiltshire as well as N and SW London.
Oldies Club
Animals, Housing, Social careWe take in dogs aged 7 and over and place them into foster homes until new homes can be found for them. Those that cannot be rehomed due to health/behavioural issues stay in permanent foster care and we cover their costs for life. We give lifetime back up and support to all dogs we take in. We cover all veterinary costs whilst the dogs are in foster care.
Rocky Road Rescue UK LTD
Animals, HousingTo promote humane behaviour towards dogs and cats, by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment, and security, for animals which are in need of care and attention, by reason of sickness, and maltreatment. To educate the public in matters of dog welfare, and in the prevention of cruelty and suffering. Predominantly in Romania. Additionally where appropriate to actively seek new homes.
London Retired Police Dogs Trust
Animals, Saving of lives, Social welfareTo promote humane behaviour towards retired police dogs by providing financial assistance to owners of retired police dogs who have charge of animals that are in need of appropriate care and attention by reason of sickness, poor circumstances or welfare.
Yappy Ever After Dog Rescue
AnimalsYEA rescues and rehomes abandoned, mistreated and unwanted dogs.
High Hopes Dog Rescue
AnimalsAnimal Samaritans Midlands Trust
Animals, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Health, ReligionTo relieve the suffering of dogs whom are in need of care and attention and to educate the public in the principles of good care and management of dogs.The charity raises funds through two charity shops in Shropshire, one in Church Stretton and one in Bishops Castle as well as receiving donations from the public.
Rescuing European Animals In Need
Animals, HousingRescuing European Animals in Needprimarily in the saving and re-homing in the UK of stray and abused dogs. We havea privately owned shelter in Romania where we currently have over 200 dogs at any given time all looking for homes after being saved from certain death at the hands of the Romanian Government in Public Shelters.
Angels Small Paws Dog Rescue And Animal Sanctuary
AnimalsThe charity rehomes unwanted and abandoned dogs from all over the UK. The charity is based in the East Midlands.
Angels 4 Dogs Rescue
Animals, HousingFor the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of animals in need of care and attention and in particular to provide and maintain rescue homes for the care and treatment of such animals.
Doggy Dens UK Rescue
Animals, Housing, Social welfareThe charity promotes humane behaviour towards dogs both in the UK and Romania, by providing appropriate care, protection, treatment, safe shelter and security for dogs in need by reason of mistreatment, abandonment, poor circumstances or ill usage. We actively seek homes for rescued animals and advance public understanding of dog welfare by providing training support to adopters
Wharfedale Agricultural Society
Animals, Economic and community developmentWharfedale Agricultural Society promotes Farming and Agriculture at Otley Show, held annually in May. Exhibits include Cattle, Sheep, Horses, Dogs, Poultry, Rabbits, Produce, Handicrafts & Young Farmers Classes. Otley Show is the oldest one day Agricultural Show in the Country, established in 1796. The average attendance is between 10 - 13,000 visitors on the day.
Crossing Cottage Greyhound Sanctuary
Animals, Housing, LeisureFOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC WE PROMOTE THE CARE AND SUPPORT OF GREYHOUNDS WHO HAVE RETIRED FROM RACING FOR A VARIETY OF REASONS. BY OFFERING SUCH FACILITIES OF CARE, PROTECTION, REHABILITATION, AND SOCIALISATION. WE PROMOTE THE TRANSITION FROM KENNEL LIFE TO LIFE IN A HOME BY SUPPORTING THE REHOMING OF THE GREYHOUNDS IN OUR CARE AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC IN THE HUSBANDY
Brighton Greyhound Owners Association Trust For Retired Racing Greyhounds
Animals, Housing, LeisureThe charity founded in 1978 to care for retired racing Greyhounds and supervise their placement into happy permanent retirement pet homes. The charity supports a dedicated rehoming kennels to care for Greyhounds awaiting rehoming.
Spdc Rescue UK
Animals, Charity and VCS support, HousingThe advancement of animal welfare including working towards the protection and promotion of the welfare of animals. Finding homes for rescued dogs. Treatment and care of abused, ill treated, sick, injured and abandoned dogs. Support for homes that have adopted rescued dogs. Raising funds to support the ongoing work in Cyprus and to fund the care of foster dogs in the UK
The Pack Project
AnimalsRehoming stray dogs and cats from countries in around the world, promoting animal welfare and rehabilitation and promoting neutering campaigns.
Pendle Dogs In Need
AnimalsPENDLE DOGS are a dog rescue serving the areas around Burnley and Pendle (All BB postcodes). We help with dogs who have been abandoned, are mistreated or need rehoming for some other reason.
St Francis Dogs Home
Animals, HousingThe Charity takes in unwanted dogs from the public and local Dog Warden and then rehabilitates them before finding them permanent homes
World Protection For Dogs And Cats In The Meat Trade
Animals, Charitable activitiesOperates Worldwide to promote humane behaviour to dogs and cats who are used for food by means of education, campaign and information. Provides assistance to rescue missions of dogs and cats in the meat trade including rehoming and emergency medical treatment. Acts as an umbrella resource for smaller organisations with a similar mission throughout Asia.
Labrador Rescue South East And Central
Animals, HousingTo recover rehabilitate where necessary and re-home any Labrador Retriever which has in the opinion of the Charity been ill-treated, neglected or is unwanted for whatever reason with due regard to the age, sex or health of the dog and to do all that is possible to ensure the welfare of such dogs regardless of circumstances.
Setter Brittany Pointer Rescue
Animals, Charity and VCS supportThe main activities of the charity are to arrange adoptions in the UK for abandoned hunting dogs rescued in Spain. The charity also aims to undertake fundraising efforts to help support our activities.
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.