The Labrador Rescue Trust

Dedicated to the breed, the Labrador Rescue Trust was founded in 1988. Initially based in the south-west, it is now nationwide. More than 100 Labrador enthusiasts staff the Rescue Trust. To find out more, visit www.labrador-rescue.com

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  Dog, aged 4 years
  Black Labrador

  A big, handsome dog, Charlie is in need of further training. He has lived with children and other dogs, but was being left for long hours on his own and his previous owners reluctantly gave him to rescue as they felt he deserved a better life.

  Call Ruth Reeves, Cornwall
  Tel 01840 213120

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  Dog, aged 5 years
  Chocolate Labrador

  Max featured in our launch issue last year and is still looking for a home. He has undergone intensive training for the whistle and socialisation skills. He is a super boy and extremely bright. He loves people and something to do all day long. He is probably best as the only dog in a home with lots of space, with owners who will carry on his training.

  Call Lisa Canham
  Tel 07920 199155

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  Dog, aged 2 years
  Black Labrador

  Jack has come from working stock, is fairly well trained and a nice animal. As with any working breed, he needs stimulation and exercise. His last owner was unable to walk him far due to ill health. He is fine with other people and animals, but does not want a home with young children.

  Call Ruth Reeves, Cornwall
  Tel 01840 213120

Dogs Trust

A veritable saviour for dogs, the charity was founded in 1891 as the National Canine Defence League. Dogs Trust is still opening new centres today, most recently in Loughborough in Leicestershire, and rehomes more than 16,000 dogs a year. For more information, please visit www.dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming

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  Bitch, aged 8 years
  Springer Spaniel

  Belle is true to breed and adores water. An experienced spaniel owner who can keep her on a nutritionally balanced diet, with lots of walks to keep fit, would be a great fresh start for her. An older family with no other pets is preferred, although she is fine with visiting children.

  Call Dogs Trust, Loughbrorough
  Tel 01509 880070

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  Bitch
  aged 8 years

  Very good with other dogs, Missy would benefit greatly from more training. Bright and active, she needs a home in which lots of long walks are available, but without very small children. Missy is quick to learn and loves carrying her favourite ball around all day.

  Call Dogs Trust, Merseyside
  Tel 0151 480 0660

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  Dog, aged 5 years
  Grey Weimaraner

  Oakley has had several homes, finding it hard to settle, so a new owner must have no other pets and enough time and patience to help him. Experienced Weimaraner owners would be preferred. He is happy in human company and a good doer.

  Call Dogs Trust, Evesham
  Tel 01386 830613

The Retired Greyhound Trust

There are a vast number of these elegant sighthounds looking for a home, particularly after the end of a racing career. Since the Retired Greyhound Trust was established in 1976, it has rehomed more than 50,000 dogs – an extraordinary achievement. To find out more, visit www.retiredgreyhounds.co.uk

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  Bitch, aged 6 years
  Brindle Greyhound

  Nina is a kind dog with a mind of her own. She would be perfectly suited to life with a couple or a family with older children. She craves attention so would prefer to be an only pet. She walks well on the lead and travels contentedly in a car. Nina is spayed and up to date with her injections.

  Call Beth Haley, West Lothian
  Tel 01501 753224

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  Dog, aged 9 years
  Black & White Greyhound

  Tam is a particularly loyal and adorable companion looking for a new home. He has lived with an elderly gentleman for the past two years, but had to be returned to the Trust due to the owner’s ill health. He is a cracking dog, looking for a new home. He is neutered, inoculated and microchipped.

  Call RGT Cumbria
  Tel 01539 552394

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  Dog, aged 8 years
  Black & White Greyhound

  Rocky has been at the RGT kennels at Wisbech for two years waiting to find a new home. Ideally, it’ll be somewhere quiet with no children or small animals. He is clean in the house, and loves long walks and his bed.

  Call RGT Wisbech
  Tel 01945 430311

Springer Rescue for Scotland

The charity rehomes dogs as pets and as working dogs, particularly in rural areas. It receives dogs from the rest of the UK and Ireland, as well as Scotland, re-homing them here too. Launched in 2008, the charity has rehomed more than 400 dogs. Springer Spaniels can make lovely pets and loyal companions - they have biddable temperaments but do need time dedicated to their exercise and training. Email: enquiries@springerrescuescotland.org

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  Dog, aged 3 years
  English Springer

  Bingo is affectionate and enjoys swimming but can be anxious and is wary around cattle and horses. An adult only home would be best. He has had good training with excellent recall.

  Call Gwen Matear, Springer Rescue
  Tel 07875 140485

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  Bitch, aged 2 years
  English Springer

  Chloe loves walks on the beach but needs to be the only dog in the house. Training is going well, although she can be timid. An owner who can work on building up her confidence would be ideal.

  Call Gwen Matear, Springer Rescue
  Tel 07875 140485

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  Honey, aged 3 years
  English Springer

  HONEY is an energetic dog and needs lots of exercise. However, she will chase other animals so a home without livestock is essential. A particularly good-natured dog, she is affectionate and will be a cherished companion for the right owners.

  Call Gwen Matear, Springer Rescue
  Tel 07875 140485

Labrador Rescue Trust Rehoming Update

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  Henry's new family are extremely happy with him and realise that they were lucky to find him. He lives in the country with a Jack Russell called Davie and two cats, and goes on lots of trips. We couldn’t have wished for a better home.

Dogs Trust Rehoming Update

All of the dogs featured (except one) have now been successfully rehomed! Read more about their stories below...

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  Purdy has happily settled in with her new owner and is yet another example of the Dog's Trust success. She is getting on well with her new owners and has become part of the family. The Dogs Trust never destroys a healthy dog and relies entirely on the public's donations, which enable dogs like Purdy to be cared for until they find a home.

The Retired Greyhound Trust Rehoming Update

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  Mad Annie, now known as Princess Annie, has been successfully rehomed to a young couple, and settled in very well.

  The couple did return to the Trust with Annie, but only to show off how happy the three of them were. She was full of life; her coat was shining and she was sporting a lovely new blue coat. Annie adored her new Dad and goes to work with him.

Springer Rescue for Scotland Rehoming Update

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  We have had Ben 4 months now and thought it was about time we gave you a wee update on how he is doing.

  Ben had a long journey from Kilmarnock to Aberdeen, then a 12 hour boat trip to the Shetland Isles. It did not seem to phase him as he was bouncing about still when we eventually got him home.

  He has settled in great now and even gets on with the cat, Isla! He loves playing ball, but we have discovered he has a VERY sweet tooth. Especially Thorntons toffee, which we carelessly left at dog height at Christmas time.

  He loves to lie on the couch with us all in the evenings, and in the mornings he enjoys rolling about on the bed. He loves his walks over the hills and on the beach and has made a lot of friends in the village. He is looking forward to his first family holiday in Dunkeld at Easter. Ben fits in perfectly with our family, you would think he had been here forever. Thanks to everybody at SRS for all your help.