Dogs Trust

We're the biggest dog charity. We want a better life for every dog. That's why we're working with millions of dogs when and where they need us most, through our training and prevention advice, rehoming services and international work.

Together we can help more dogs.

2024 in numbers...

Finding forever homes

• We cared for 11,707 dogs through our rehoming centres across the UK and Ireland.
• We found new homes for 10,612 dogs in the UK and Ireland. Including 523 Underdogs who had been with us for more than six months.
• 3,203 dogs were fostered by our amazing volunteer foster carer network.
• Our vets gave over 12,000 essential vaccinations. And 3,000 veterinary procedures including dental care, neutering and other surgeries.
• We reopened our rebuilt centre in Ballymena, with 41 new kennels designed to minimise stress and maximise comfort. Plus designated quiet kennels, a puppy unit and large open spaces for exercise and play.
• We celebrated the 5th anniversary of our Penrith rehoming centre, and the 9,000 dogs we’ve cared for since it opened. We also launched a new fleet of vans based at the centre to transport dogs to our rehoming centers around the UK; giving them the best chance at finding their forever homes.   

You can read more about the work Dogs Trust do here.