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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9. Tilly - French Bulldog, six years old, female
"Tilly is just so sweet – she is looking for a quiet home where she will have lots of company. She is a 6 yr old French Bulldog who is very calm and at her happiest sat by your side having a fuss or belly rub. Tilly is shy meeting new people at first, and just needs a gentle approach. She will need direct access to a secure private garden – she will love to sunbathe when the weather is nice! Tilly does try to stay clean, but may have the odd accident as she settles, especially if she’s left alone. She is unsure of other dogs, and would be happiest as the only dog in her home as she loves her people and will want all the attention , but she is not reactive when she is out. Tilly will not need a very active home, her main requirement is a quiet, calm home where she will get lots of TLC and company." - https://helpingyorkshirepoundies.co.uk/female/tilly-3/ | Helping Yorkshire Poundies
10. Ghost - breed not specified, 3 years old
"Ghost the Cane Corso is approx 3 yrs old, and is such a lovely boy. He was initially very shy and scared of new people, but is now much more confident and happy. Despite his nerves, he has never shown any aggression – he would opt to run away if he was scared. Oddly for his breed, he shows no ‘guarding’ instinct, however, he will still need a home who have experience of the breed/large breeds/Mastiffs who can confidently handle him. It’s likely that Ghost may never have lived in a home environment before, so he will take some adjustment to home life, but he definitely would suit a home life, he is not a working dog. Ghost is crate trained, and MUST be crated when he’s left as he can find things to chew if not! He settles well in his crate. As long as he gets a good run a day, he is low energy and chilled out. Ghost does not see eye to eye with other male dogs (which is not uncommonl!), but he could be introduced to a larger breed spayed female dog. Ghost will make an amazing companion for the right family – he would suit a home who have plenty of room and outdoor space for him." - https://helpingyorkshirepoundies.co.uk/large/ghost/ | Helping Yorkshire Poundies
11. Patsy - Bull breed, no age given
"Patsy is amazing – she’s so laid back and friendly with everyone she meets. She arrived into our care as a neglected stray in terrible condition but is doing well now and looking so much better. Patsy is a medium sized bull breed – she is around 30kg, so is quite a chunky girl, but she is very steady and low energy. We do not know her exact age, but estimate her to be around 4 yrs old. She walks perfectly on lead and does not pull at all, and isn’t phased by anything. Patsy is dog friendly and would love to live with another dog, probably of similar size to her. She would like a dog who would like to play from time to time, but not someone who is too boisterous/high energy. She can be rehomed with children aged 12+. Patsy is clean in the house, but may have the odd accident as she settles. She is absolutely fine to be left alone for a few hours, and will sleep downstairs without an issue (she doesn’t actually know how to tackle stairs yet – it’s likely that she’s not lived in a home before bless her). She will need a home with direct access to a private secure garden that she can sunbathe in to her hearts content! She really is a special girl with tons of character and really deserves to find a home who will spoil her rotten after clearly having such a rubbish start to life." - https://helpingyorkshirepoundies.co.uk/large/patsy/ | Helping Yorkshire Poundies
12. Charlie - Staff x American Bulldog, 17 months
"Charlie is approx 17 months old and is the most lovely Staffy cross (probably Staffy x American Bulldog) – he is medium-large in size and weighs around 30kg. As you can imagine, being so young, Charlie can be giddy and bouncy when he meets new people – he’s a typical young bull breed who loves everyone he meets, and can’t contain his excitement just yet! But he does calm down quickly, and isn’t constantly ‘hyper’ at all. He settles very well in his kennel and can be left alone for a few hours with no seperation anxiety. Charlie really has SO much potential – he’s a very special boy who deserves a special home who will give him the love, commitment and stable forever home that he so deserves." Charlie is listed on Helping Yorkshire Poundies website: https://helpingyorkshirepoundies.co.uk/large/charlie-5/ | Helping Yorkshire Poundies