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.

Dogs Trust is the UK’s leading dog welfare charity, offering rehabilitation and rehoming services that give dogs a second chance at the happy life they deserve. Our aim is to find every dog in our care a home of their own. When a dog is at risk, Dogs Trust helps them get back on their paws with healthcare, training and recovery across a nationwide network of rehoming centres.

2023 at a glance...

We cared for 13,374 dogs through our 22 centres across the UK and Ireland.
10,612 dogs successfully rehomed in the UK and Ireland, including over 400 Underdogs who had been with us for more than six months.
With the help of our committed foster carers, we fostered over 4,000 dogs through our Home From Home and Freedom programmes.
We ran 12,806 Dog School classes, helping dogs and their loving humans understand each other better.
We gave help and advice to 5,855 people through our free Behaviour Support Line.
We taught 481,209 children about dog safety through workshops and assemblies.