The 39 we have listed below come from just two of South Yorkshire’s largest animal charities - Thornberry Animal Sanctuary and Helping Yorkshire Poundies.
National Rescue Dog Day is held on May 20 to raise awareness of the countless number of amazing dogs in shelters around the country who deserve a second chance at a forever home.
Unbelievably, some of the pups below have been in care for six months or even longer - or, saddest of all, found a home but have been returned to the shelter for all sorts of reasons.
The include “project dogs” like Whiskey, the six-year-old Patterdale Crossbreed who was featured in a gallery of dogs by The Star in January 2025 - and is still waiting for a new home!
Others who have been waiting as many six months include Bear, a poorly Poodle Crossbreed who arrived at Thornberry in “terrible condition” and just needs a safe and secure garden to recuperate in.
Or how about Franklin, the three-year-old Cane Corso who Helping Yorkshire Poundies says will make “the most amazing companion” but has been waiting months for an experienced family that can handle his size and strength.
These dogs are just exploding with personality, and if any of them seem like a good fit for your household, simply visit the Helping Yorkshire Poundies and Thornberry Animal Sanctuary websites to find out more about the adoption process - the link for each is provided in the pictures below.
In the meantime, enjoy finding out about these 39 pooches below.
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5. Violet, Staffy Cross, two years old, female
"Beautiful, shy Violet is a 2 yr old Staffy cross who needs a quiet home who can give her all the love in the world. She arrived into our care from stray kennels, so we know nothing of her past, but we can only assume she hasn’t had a nice start to life given how shy and scared she can be (she is a little more worried by men than women). Once she has found her feet, which doesn’t take long especially if treats are involved, Violet shows her silly Staffy side and she loves a little ‘zoomies’ on our off lead area, and looooves having a belly rub and a cuddle! She is very calm and settled in her kennel and is always found snuggled up in her comfy fleeces in her bed. Violet walks nicely on lead, but can get a bit overwhelmed in busy areas, so she would prefer quieter walks. She can get worried if other dogs approach her, so will need to be given plenty of space from other dogs when she’s out. Violet will blossom in a quieter pet and child free home who can give her the time, and very importantly, all the love she needs and deserves to help her confidence grow and realise that there is nothing to worry about any more." - https://helpingyorkshirepoundies.co.uk/female/violet-2/ | Helping Yorkshire Poundies
6. Peaches - Frenchie, eight years old, female
"Peaches is a super friendly Frenchie who has just turned 8 yrs old. She adores people, and adores attention, so she is looking for a home where she will get lots of company (she will cry/bark when left). She is fully housetrained and is perfect around the house. Peaches is good with children, and can be rehomed with children aged 8+ (potentially younger depending on a meet and greet). She is not a fan of other dogs, and will bark at dogs out and about. She needs a pet free home where all attention is on her! And she needs access to a private garden with solid fencing. She really just needs a loving home where she will get all the love and attention she wants – she’s a perfect girl for a family who are home a lot and want a companion to snuggle up with." - https://helpingyorkshirepoundies.co.uk/female/peaches-2/ | Helping Yorkshire Poundies
7. Little Bear - Pomeranian, eight years, male
"What Little Bear lacks in size, he makes up for in character!! He is a tiny 5kg Pomeranian who came into our care from stray kennels so we don’t know his exact age – we estimate him to be 8-10 yrs old. Little Bear is such a happy little chap who is friendly with everyone he meets (he has his very own tippy tappy happy dance!) and is very tolerant of handling in all aspects. He is cheeky, very clever, so loving (loves his belly rubs!) and knows what he wants!" - https://helpingyorkshirepoundies.co.uk/male/little-bear/ | Helping Yorkshire Poundies
8. Truffle - Pocket Bully x French Bulldog, four years, female
"Wiggly, smiley Truffle is the biggest character – she’s sassy, confident, knows what she wants and is just an all round hilarious chunky bundle of love! She is approx 4 yrs old and is a chunky medium sized Crossbreed (possibly Pocket Bully x French Bulldog?) – she does need to lose a few kg (sorry Truffle!), so at a healthy weight she will be approx 28kg. She can be very excitable, and will jump up quite a lot, so would be too much for children – she would be OK around confident children around 10+. Truffle is quite Bulldoggy in her temperament, and isn’t the fittest of girls – she’s not ready for marathon walks – she does LOVE to get out for a walk but can’t do more than around a slow 30 mins (much less if it’s warm/humid weather), so she needs a home who are happy to give her shorter more frequent walks rather than long walks. Truffle is totally clean in her kennel, and appears to be well housetrained. She settles fine on her own with no chewing, but she does love to be part of everything going on! She isn’t keen on sharing with another dog, and will need to be the only pet in the home. She isn’t reactive when she sees another dog on her walk, but would need a slow/careful intro to another dog outside of the home. Truffle is fed up in kennels and just wants to be someone’s Princess with all the limelight and attention on her – just as she deserves!" - https://helpingyorkshirepoundies.co.uk/female/truffle-2/ | Helping Yorkshire Poundies