Helping Yorkshire Poundies and Thornberry Animal Sanctuary are working hard to look after these pups while they wait for their forever homes.
But it’ll be lonely this Christmas for these 26 bright-eyed dogs in South Yorkshire.
But who knows, maybe their new family is right around the corner and they’ll spend Christmas 2026 curled up on someone’s sofa.
Who could resist beautiful Matilda, an 11-year-old Staffy with the saddest picture ever. At her ripe old age she is looking for a retirement home where she can get “lots of company, snoozes and only short potters out.”
Or there’s Pandora, a great big crossbreed with floppy ears who “loves to play, loves walks and loves life.”
You can find a link to their adoption pages in each of the pictures below.
In the meantime, enjoy having a look at these 26 endearing pups and see if you could fit them in your home in 2026.
1. Lyra, the 'Jackhuahua' - which is a Jack Russell and a Chihuahua
"Lyra is a sweet sensitive girl who had come to us after being very neglected. Understandably Lyra can take a little while to warm up to new people but once she trusts you she is a very loving girl with a cheeky personality. Lyra would benefit from a quiet and patient new family that are experienced with the breed types, that are committed to showing her that the world isn’t a scary place. She is an active little girl who would make a wonderful adventure companion for the right match." - https://www.thornberryanimalsanctuary.org/animals/lyra-2/ | Thornberry Animal Sanctuary
2. Lucy the German Shepherd cross who is the 'absolutely perfect family dog'
"Lovable Lucy, also known as Tubs (her affectionate nick name) she is the absolute perfect family dog – she is incredibly friendly, warm and loving. Our big girl is on a pre-christmas diet and we are looking for her new family to continue this once home. Lucy has not been socialised very much so is not quite sure what to with herself around doggy friends. She would best suit walks in low dog populated areas so that she can enjoy herself." - https://www.thornberryanimalsanctuary.org/animals/lucy/ | Thornberry Animal Sanctuary
3. Jasper, the "lovely large" greyhound who was found stray
"Meet Jasper, Our lovely, large greyhound who has recently come into our care as a stary, so unfortunately we do not have any previous history for him. What we do know is that he is a gentle, sweet-natured boy who is ready for a caring home with a large and comfy sofa that he can snuggle up on. He enjoys lots of human company and enjoys a walk before settling down in his bed. Due to limited history, he would be best suited to a home with children aged 12+ and could live with another sighthound pending a successful meet." - https://www.thornberryanimalsanctuary.org/animals/jasper/ | Thornberry Animal Sanctuary
4. Pandora, a special crossbreed in need of a special home
"Baby Pandora and her fabulous floppy ears are now ready to find a forever home! Pandora is approx 8 months old and is a medium/large sized Crossbreed – we can’t decide what mix she is – but we do know she’s totally adorable! She arrived with us from a stray kennels with a terrible case of mange (non contagious) – after treatment and baths, she’s looking and feeling so much better already, and she’ll be looking a million dollars once her fur has all grown back. Pandora is a typical puppy who is full of beans, and loves everyone she meets! She loves to play, loves her walks, and loves life! She will be needing an active home who want to get out and about with her, and then of course, have plenty of cuddles when she’s tired out! Pandora really is a special girl who deserves a special home." - https://helpingyorkshirepoundies.co.uk/large/pandora/ | Helping Yorkshire Poundies