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.
5. Bruce the 'lovable' Labrador
"Bruce is a lovable chocolate labrador with a twist! Found originally as a stray, Bruce struggles in situations where he finds something that is valuable to him – especially food! this will need to be carefully managed by experienced owners that are committed to a ‘project’. He is incredibly friendly with both people and dogs, giddy, bouncy and full of energy. His ideal home would be very outdoorsy. He could potentially live with another high energy dog with the right management at mealtimes." - https://www.thornberryanimalsanctuary.org/animals/bruce/ | Thornberry Animal Sanctuary
6. Alfie, a "lonely" Shih Tzu who at 11-years-old is desperate for a home
"Little Alfie is a lonely chap who is desperate to find his perfect forever home. Alfies Mum has passed away and he has since struggled with the change in his routine. He is looking to become a companion dog with a new family that will limit his time alone, particularly while settling in. He is best suited to a quiet, adult only household as this is what he is familiar with. He could potentially live with a relaxed gentle dog." - https://www.thornberryanimalsanctuary.org/animals/alfie/ | Thornberry Animal Sanctuary
7. Ken, the 'boisterous' Labrador Cross Dogue De Bordeaux
"Say hello to Ken, a fun and boisterous boy bursting with personality. Ken has been in several homes in his short life, but despite this he is very loving and trusting. Common with Bordeaux he is extremely loyal but can be initially a little wary. He is good with other dogs but best to be the only dog to manage his training. He is best suited to live in an adult only / older teen environment." - https://www.thornberryanimalsanctuary.org/animals/max/ | Thornberry Animal Sanctuary
8. Tails the Lurcher who "has come a long way", three years old
"Tails has come a long way since he arrived as an unclaimed stray. He we understandably initially a little reserved but we have loved watching his confidence grow. He loves to see other dogs and could live with another (or without providing he has doggy mates) We feel he is suited to teens+ just given his gentle demeanour. He is a friendly boy and loves to walk with our dog walkers." - https://www.thornberryanimalsanctuary.org/animals/tails/ | Thornberry Animal Sanctuary