Introducing the Underdogs

Meet the long term residents patiently waiting for their forever homes.

Toffee the Crossbreed Underdog

Most dogs will stay with us for 60 days. However, we care for many dogs who have more specific requirements, meaning they struggle to catch the eye of potential new owners and take longer to find their forever homes. These dogs are our ‘Underdogs.’

Underdogs are dogs who have been in our care for six months, or more. They may need extra training, ongoing veterinary treatment or a home with no children or dogs. Or, in some cases, they are simply overlooked.

Finding a dog their forever home is always our top priority. And for as long as we can ensure their health, happiness and wellbeing in our care, we’ll do everything we can to find their perfect match, however long it takes.

As featured on Ken Bruce's Underdogs

We all know him as the nation’s PopMaster but Ken Bruce has officially become the PupMaster! Ken will be shining a spotlight on dogs that are available for adoption, supporting us to help these paw-some pups find their forever families.

Listen to Greatest Hits Radio to stay pup-to-date with Ken Bruce's Underdogs as we help them find their happy places!

Could your home be an Underdog's happy place?

Although this group of long-term lodgers have been in our centres for longer, they have lots of love to give! And, as we know them so well, we’ll be able to help you decide whether you and your new home could be their perfect match. And, as we believe a dog is for life, we’re here to support you and your Underdog for as long as you need us. 

Meet our Underdogs

Could you give a forever home to one of our underdogs who has been waiting patiently for the perfect pal?

Help our Underdogs

Our Underdogs have been in our care for six months or more. Whilst they are with us we provide all they need to be healthy and happy, and support them in finding forever homes with vital training and any medical care they may need.

Will you help us care for our Underdogs whilst they await their perfect home?

Success stories

Underdog Alfie finds a forever home after 686 days

Underdog Alfie finds a forever home after 686 days

This patient pup spent over a year in our care waiting for his paw-fect match.

A happy home for patient Underdog Toffee

A happy home for patient Underdog Toffee

This overlooked Hound spent a total of 676 days with us before finding his paw-fect match.

Welcome home, Cody: from the streets to his happy place

Welcome home, Cody: from the streets to his happy place

After 500 days in kennels, Alfred has a yappy new year

After 500 days in kennels, Alfred has a yappy new year

From underdog to top dog: Chester finds a forever home

From underdog to top dog: Chester finds a forever home

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