Trio of ‘small but mighty’ chihuahuas search for home together

Trio of ‘small but mighty’ chihuahuas search for home together

RSPCA staff hope the three ‘feisty’ pups won’t need to be split up and can be rehomed together (Picture: RSPCA)Tiffany added: ‘They are very feisty and they need owners who can help manage their behaviour.

Terrier who’s spent most of his life in kennels let down on rehoming day

Terrier who’s spent most of his life in kennels let down on rehoming day

‘He’s incredibly intelligent and picks up new things very quickly’ (Picture: RSPCA)Sarah said: ‘Cody is such a fabulous little dog, and he’ll thrive in the right home.

Unwanted dog who was 'forgotten about' in shelter for years desperate for loving home

Unwanted dog who was 'forgotten about' in shelter for years desperate for loving home

Marija Stojanovski, who works at the shelter, asked non-profit organisation Viktor's PawPrints, which rehomes unwanted dogs from North Macedonia to the UK, to step in to try to find adopters for Slvinik and her best friend Angel, a five-year-old retriever cross who was also rescued as a stray.

These animals spent 2021 without a home – can you give them a family in 2022?

These animals spent 2021 without a home – can you give them a family in 2022?

They’ve been waiting a long time (Picture: Blue Cross/Dogs Trust/Cats Protection)Getting a pet isn’t something to be taken lightly or done on a whim, but if you’ve been seriously considering opening your home to a four-legged friend, rehoming is a great option.

Pandemic puppy with extreme anxiety given up as owners 'couldn't cope'

Pandemic puppy with extreme anxiety given up as owners 'couldn't cope'

Blue Cross will continue to provide behavioural support to her owners, if needed, for the rest of her life – as they do for all pets that they rehome.Now Peggy is happy in her new home (Picture: Blue Cross)‘Peggy’s previous family did exactly the right thing by contacting us,’ says Jenny.

Tragedy as dad-of-five mauled to death by dog at kennels

Tragedy as dad-of-five mauled to death by dog at kennels

Adam Watts helped care for dangerous dogs seized by police, charities said (Picture: Paul Reid)Tributes have poured in for a ‘hero’ father-of-five killed by a dog at his animal rescue centre.The tragedy struck at the kennels near Dundee where Adam rehomed dogs (Picture: Paul Reid)‘Adam died doing what he loved.

Sausage dog who was so obese she couldn't walk loses half her body weight

Sausage dog who was so obese she couldn't walk loses half her body weight

The sausage dog had piled on weight after her previous owner became ill and could no longer take her on walks (Picture: Mercury Press & Media Ltd)Being rescued and rehomed by Jean may have saved her life.

Will our pets suffer when we go back to work? We ask the expert

Will our pets suffer when we go back to work? We ask the expert

As I was leaving for work the other day, I saw my cat staring at me intensely from the window.We’re seeing people come to us saying their cat, dog or rabbit isn’t fitting in with their lifestyle or they’re having issues, so they want to rehome.

Why I took in a retired Police dog that only understands German

Why I took in a retired Police dog that only understands German

In 2019, six months before Axle, then eight, was due to retire, Dean asked me if I’d like to rehome him – he knew we already had three dogs at home, as well as the space.

Dog who looked like a 'balloon on legs' put on a diet and rehomed

Dog who looked like a 'balloon on legs' put on a diet and rehomed

Lily had difficulty breathing and moving, and even had sores on her belly because of how it dragged on the floor as she walked (Picture: RSPCA / SWNS.COM)An over-fed and under-exercised dog who was so chunky she looked like a ‘balloon on legs’ has been rehomed by the RSPCA.

Britain’s ‘unluckiest’ dog back at rescue home she was adopted at 14 years ago

Britain’s ‘unluckiest’ dog back at rescue home she was adopted at 14 years ago

Tandie has had a bittersweet reunion with the RSPCA shelter that originally rehomed her (Picture: Triangle News)A dog has been dubbed the unluckiest in Britain after returning to the rescue home she was adopted at 14 years ago.

Dog adopted after 14 months in shelter is returned one day later

Dog adopted after 14 months in shelter is returned one day later

Rusty was returned to the shelter after one day (Picture: Humane Society Central Texas Facebook)When a dog is rehomed from a shelter, it’s a reason to celebrate.

Meet the dogs helping children learn to read

Meet the dogs helping children learn to read

Everybody at the school loves Coco (Picture: Battersea Rehoming Centre) Mary says, ‘Coco is very popular with all the students.Somebody likes a chick lit summer read (Picture: Battersea Rehoming Centre)Charming Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Harley, was rehomed in 2014 by Lorraine Pickering, a Pets As Therapy volunteer from Berkshire.

Was this a tale of true love, or of a conman finding another mark?

Was this a tale of true love, or of a conman finding another mark?

It’s weird how people are conditioned to suffer for true love/grand passion.The consultation is partly in response to the lockdown pet boom, during which people have been acquiring predominantly cats and dogs, which is fantastic, particularly where animals require rehoming.

Eurotunnel clamps down on dog travel amid puppy smuggling fears

Eurotunnel clamps down on dog travel amid puppy smuggling fears

Dog rescue organisations are appealing for Eurotunnel to clarify new rules clamping down on the rising numbers of animals being brought into the UK.Rescue organisations said dogs due to be rehomed could suffer as a result of the decision to cut the number of animals allowed to travel in each vehicle from 20 to five, drastically increasing the costs for rescue operations.

Elsa the Shih Tzu is left almost completely bald by unmanaged skin condition

Elsa the Shih Tzu is left almost completely bald by unmanaged skin condition

Claire Williamson, Centre Manager at Blue Cross Suffolk, said: ‘We were shocked when Elsa arrived in our care.Elsa on arrival (Picture: Blue Cross)But Elsa is now recovering and they hope to be able to rehome her in the future.

Brits purchasing 'pandemic puppies' cost £400m in vet bills

Brits purchasing 'pandemic puppies' cost £400m in vet bills

Pet care brand Bob Martin has identified a tenfold spike in demand for people looking to purchase a companion animal whilst in lockdown, with the cost of not rehoming or buying from responsible breeders reaching £400 million across the country.

'My chickens are always pleased to see me!' Life with the hen rescuers

'My chickens are always pleased to see me!' Life with the hen rescuers

Charlotte Pacey, 32, who designs play areas for children, says the hens look very different from when they arrived at her home in November 2018.Of the approximately 38m egg-laying hens in the UK today, Howorth says the BHWT rehomes up to 66,000 a year.

Animal shelter puts fliers on pizza boxes to help rehome dogs

Animal shelter puts fliers on pizza boxes to help rehome dogs

When the owner of the pizza shop, Mary Alloy, saw the shelter struggling, she decided to adopt a furry friend but was sad about the rest of the animals without a home.

Why it's time to stop buying pedigree dogs

Why it's time to stop buying pedigree dogs

As the Kennel Club warns the old English sheepdog faces extinction, consider rehoming if you are looking for a new best friend – whatever its ancestry.

More