8 dog rescue homes near Sheffield: centres where you can adopt a pet for your home - and how to apply

Instead of purchasing a pup, why not check out these animal rehoming centres near Sheffield and adopt your new furry friend?

Sheffield Dog Rescue

Quarry Hill, Mosborough S20 5AZ

With a mission statement to ‘help a dog in need’, this charity prioritises the care of the animals before the needs and desires of any potential new owner.

Due to a large number of its dogs being strays, it does not rehome older dogs to homes with young children and you must allow for a home visit by a member of staff before an adoption can be completed.

Adoption will cost £150 for an unknown breed (mongrel) and £300 for a pedigree dog.

This covers the costs of spaying/neutering, first vaccinations, a microchip and a fleaing and worming treatment before you take your new companion home.

To view dogs and register an interest, view available animals on their rehoming page.

Doris Banham Dog Rescue

744 Chesterfield Rd, Woodseats, Sheffield S8 0SE

This rehoming service has won awards for its caring and professional service, rehoming many dogs who have become stray or come from abusive and exploitative backgrounds.

Due to this, the charity has very little background knowledge of the animals in its care and asks that you read its full rehoming policy before enquiring.

If you feel that you can accommodate one of the dog’s needs, you can enquire about adopting by contacting the charity’s manager, Lorna, on 07984 143 253 where you will be asked about your circumstances.

Upon successful application, you will visit the dog and then the dog will visit your home.

Adoption fees are £150 for all dogs.

Mill House Animal Sanctuary

Mill House, Mayfield Rd, Sheffield S10 4PR

Although the sanctuary specialises in caring for horses, it also rehomes dogs.

It has a number of animals, caring for up to 200 at any time, and stresses that the animal’s interests are paramount to the staff at the sanctuary.

Adopting a dog costs £150.

The charity does not provide pictures of the dogs in its care, but should you wish to enquire further about the adoption process you can contact the home using this online enquiry form.

Blue Cross Rehoming, Sheffield

Old Station Dr, Sheffield S7 2PY

Blue Cross cares for abandoned and neglected dogs until they can find a future home which works for their needs.

All of the animals available on its site are vaccinated, microchipped, wormed and neutered (if appropriate). The animals are examined by a vet and treated as needed and prospective new owners are given a tailormade training plan depending on their needs.

The charity does not advertise its adoption fees, but you can express an interest in any of the animals available by clicking on their profile and filling out the attached form.

Should you successfully adopt via Blue Cross, the home will continue contact with you and offer a whole host of advice on caring for your new pet.

RSPCA Sheffield

2 Stadium Way, Sheffield S9 3HN

The Sheffield rehoming centre has a number of dogs who have been rescued for various reasons.

Although the animals at the service attract a lot of attention from prospective owners, you can still register interest for a dog if it is reserved.

Adopting a dog or puppy costs upwards of £200, and this includes spaying/neutering, microchipping, an engraved ID tag, a full course of vaccinations and four weeks’ free insurance through Petplan.

Reserving a dog costs £20.

The rehoming process can be viewed in full on the website. It Includes two visits to the kennels which can only be made by appointment due to visitor restrictions.

To apply for a dog, view the available pets and register an interest.

West Yorkshire Dog Rescue

1 Regent Gardens, Cubley, Penistone, Sheffield S36 6DT

This charity runs on a completely voluntary basis and prides itself on prioritising dogs’ welfare and rehoming them with their ideal companion.

The site does not have a large number of dogs at the moment, but rehomes around 250 dogs per year,

Instead of visiting the dogs at a kennel, the dogs are rehomed with foster carers until a suitable new owner is found. Therefore, any visits prior to successful adoption take place at the foster carer’s home.

To register interest for one of the dogs available through the rescue service, fill out the application form.

Thornberry Animal Sanctuary

The Stables, Todwick Rd, North Anston, Sheffield S25 3SE

Thornberry Animal Sanctuary asks that those interested in adopting consider the animal's background and treat them with respect and patience as some animals take longer to settle into new homes and become comfortable with their new owner.

At the moment, you can only visit the sanctuary by appointment, however you can view all of the available dogs online and read about their backgrounds and the type of owner they need.

Should you find a pet you would like to adopt, you are required to fill out an application form to begin the process.

Cliffe Kennels and Rescue

The Kennels, Barnsley Rd, Hoylandswaine, Sheffield S36 7HB

During lockdown in England, Cliffe is offering an appointment-only service but has urged people to get in contact if they are interested in adoption as they are receiving abandoned dogs on a daily basis.

The kennels have asked that visitors stick to the coronavirus guidelines, including only one person visiting each dog at the kennels,

You can access the application form online and scan or post it back to the kennels, using the above address.

Adoption of all dogs costs upwards of £250 which includes first vaccination, microchip, neutering and 4 weeks pet insurance.