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.
13. Primrose, the 'playful' Staffy crossbreed
"Prim arrived heavily pregnant as a stray. She has now whelped her beautiful babies and it is time for her to find her forever home too. She is very playful and young herself requires an active staffy loving home. She travels well in the car and responds very well to training! Prim is adjusting without her babies so would benefit from an experienced home understanding of her transitioning period. She is good with other dogs out and about but is best suited to be the only pet in the home. We will consider homes with older teens 15+2 - https://www.thornberryanimalsanctuary.org/animals/primrose/ | Thornberry Animal Sanctuary
14. Luna the Lurcher, who's been in the wars
"Lovely Luna! Had arrived with a horrifying degloving injury (do not google with a weak stomach!) Despite this Luna has got the most amazing temperament, and has been extremely tolerant of veterinary care and handling. We would love to find Luna a foster home where her medical care will be completely financially covered – this would involve bandage changes every 2 days. Sadly Luna may still lose her leg, however we’d like to give her every chance to recover. She is child friendly, and dog friendly (although given her injury it would be preferred she is the only dog or separated)" - https://www.thornberryanimalsanctuary.org/animals/16529/ | Thornberry Animal Sanctuary
15. Aspen "the most loyal, loving" Cane Corso
"Aspen arrived having suffered terrible neglect, despite this she is a complete credit to her breed – she is the most loyal and loving girl, she adores attention and is very affectionate. Aspen loves food which is definitely the way to her heart. She is good with other dogs, more so larger dogs and could live with another once home. She must have a secure garden as part of her adoption and can be introduced to older teens. Aspen has previously had some bad experiences with men, however our dog walkers have completely committed to showing her that men are equally trustworthy. A home without a lot of visitors is essential, although she is very happy to meet people outside of the home. She really deserves the world, please consider giving Aspen the happy home that she deserves." - https://www.thornberryanimalsanctuary.org/animals/aspen/ | Thornberry Animal Sanctuary
16. Simon - Saluki crossbreed, one year 10 months, male
"Simon is a big boy who arrived as a stray, and has seen so many of his friends leave for their forever home. He has struggled to manage his arousal here and does have episodes of very boisterous, excitable behaviour which can be a handful to manage. Past this he is affectionate, playful and loving – he is crate trained and clean in his kennel overnight. Simon would love to live with other dogs, or in a home that can really commit to his training needs." - https://www.thornberryanimalsanctuary.org/animals/simon/ | Thornberry Animal Sanctuary