Dog rescue, rehoming and charities in Devon may differ in how adoption applications and surrender enquiries are handled. Ask whether first contact should be made by phone, email or an online form, what details they need about your household and routine, and whether they work only within certain parts of Devon or have other geographic policies that could affect an application.
For adoption, useful comparison points include how assessments are carried out for both the dog and the prospective home. Ask what household requirements they want to discuss, whether introductions with children or existing pets are arranged, what a home check involves, and whether they have expectations about secure outside space, time left alone, exercise, travel or previous dog experience.
Before going further, confirm the practical side of the process. Ask what fees apply, what those fees are intended to cover, and whether any post-adoption contact or support is available if settling-in problems come up. If you need to surrender a dog, contact the organisation first to ask about intake procedures, waiting lists and any information they need, rather than arriving without an arrangement.
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Dog rescue and re-homing centres in Devon
♡ Favourite♥ SavedForever Hounds Trust
Chave Lane
Brithem Bottom
Cullompton
Devon
EX15 1NE
- Thinking of giving a home to a dog
- Please consider a greyhound or lurcher
- as they make great pets!
Forever Hounds Trust (formerly GRWE) is the leading greyhound rescue charity in England and Wales independent of the greyhound racing industry. We are dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of greyhounds and lurchers, and we rehome over 500 of these special dogs… Read more
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♡ Favourite♥ SavedThe Labrador Rescue Trust
Exeter
Devon
TQ1 2BP
- Rescuing Labradors
- Over 100 volunteer Helpers
- Registered Charity No: 1088198
The Labrador Rescue Trust was originally set up towards the end of 1988 by a number of Labrador enthusiasts who cared very deeply about the well-being of the breed. The organisation was initially known as Labrador Rescue (South West) and was granted charitable status in Fenruary… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedDogs Trust - Ilfracombe
Hazledene
West Down
Ilfracombe
Devon
EX34 8NU
- Every dog deserves a loving home
- We never destroy a healthy dog
- Save thousands of little lives
- Building a better future for dogs
- 21 Re-homing centres around the UK
- Visits by appointment only
Dogs Trust - Ilfracombe Our Mission Statement: We are here for dogs, today and tomorrow. Our mission is to bring about the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free from the threat of unnecessary destruction. Opening times Visits to the centre are by pre-booked appointment… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedRSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter
Black Hat Lane
Bakers Hill
Exeter
Devon
EX2 9TA
- Supports your local RSPCA
Little Valley Animal Shelter is owned and run by the South, East and West Devon Branch of the RSPCA and is located on the outskirts of Exeter. The Shelter, founded in 1991, supports the work of local RSPCA inspectors by caring for and rehoming over 1000 of the neediest animals… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedGables Farm Dogs' & Cats' Home
204 Merafield Road
Plymouth
Devon
- Dog rescue and rehoming in Plymouth
- Running since 1907
♡ Favourite♥ SavedBlue Cross Devon - Rehoming, Advice and Behaviour Unit
Stratford House
Waterbridge Court
Matford Park Road, Marsh Barton
Exeter
Devon
EX2 8EX
- Dog rescue center in Exeter
- Opened in 1985
♡ Favourite♥ SavedWingletang Animal Rescue & Rehoming Centre
Brentor Road
Heathfield
Tavistock
Devon
PL19 0LF
- Animal rescue in Tavistock, Devon
- Running since 1965
♡ Favourite♥ SavedWoodside Animal Welfare Trust
Woodside Sanctuary
Elfordleigh
Plympton
Plymouth
Devon
PL7 5ED
- Animal rescue in Plympton, Devon
- Running since 1974
