Thornberry Animal Sanctuary, based in North Anston, has many dogs of all ages and sizes ready to be given a new home. Some pets have spent many months at the shelter or between foster homes while waiting for a new owner to give them the comfortable and happy life they deserve.
Whether you live alone and are looking for a new companion to focus your attention on, or you’re part of a bustling family looking for a new cuddly friend, there is certainly a dog here that will suit your household.
All visits to Thornberry are by appointment only to reduce any stress on the animals in their day-to-day life. If you would like to find out any more information on the dogs you see below, simply fill out an enquiry form on the shelter’s website here.
All visits to Thornberry are by appointment only to reduce any stress on the animals in their day-to-day life. If you would like to find out any more information on the dogs you see below, simply fill out an enquiry form on the shelter’s website here.
![The toothy grin says it all - 10-year-old Bonnie is described as a "sprightly girl" who enjoys pottering about on walks and sunbathing in the garden. She is just one of many dogs that has arrived at the shelter due to changes in the family circumstances. Bonnie has lived with children of varied ages and would be best suited to live with those over eight and over. Bonnie is very selective with dogs and would be best walked in low dog populated areas.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmQwOTBlNWVmLWE3NzEtNGFlYi1hYzUzLWZkNzcyYzlhMzdmYTo3MzU5MTc2Mi0wMDFkLTQ1ODktOGQxNy03OWE4MGM0MjdjN2Q=.png?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. Bonnie, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier
The toothy grin says it all - 10-year-old Bonnie is described as a "sprightly girl" who enjoys pottering about on walks and sunbathing in the garden. She is just one of many dogs that has arrived at the shelter due to changes in the family circumstances. Bonnie has lived with children of varied ages and would be best suited to live with those over eight and over. Bonnie is very selective with dogs and would be best walked in low dog populated areas. Photo: Thornberry Animal Sanctuary
![Penny T is a petite greyhound looking for her forever home. She has lived in a home previously but became quite unsettled whilst adjusting initially. The shelter believes she would benefit from greyhound savvy owners who have reduced leaving hours while she settles. Penny walks nicely on the lead and is confident to explore. She is best suited to older teenagers, and can live with other sighthounds.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjE5ZjMzMmI5LWQ4MzktNDczMC04YzBlLTUwNTdmZjlkMjgwMTo4MjUxZTA5Zi03YThlLTQ5NmMtODRlOC03M2FmMDA4NGQ5NTk=.png?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. Penny T, a greyhound
Penny T is a petite greyhound looking for her forever home. She has lived in a home previously but became quite unsettled whilst adjusting initially. The shelter believes she would benefit from greyhound savvy owners who have reduced leaving hours while she settles. Penny walks nicely on the lead and is confident to explore. She is best suited to older teenagers, and can live with other sighthounds. Photo: Thornberry Animal Sanctuary
![Piper is described as a "beautiful" and "sassy" little terrier. Piper is renowned for being an amazing climber despite her small size, and will require a 6ft tall fence minimum. She is an active girl who would enjoy an active home with lots of walking. She was a stray prior to arriving at the shelter so her start to life remains a mystery. She is not compatible to live with other pets and would be best suited to live with older children or teenagers.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjMyZDZlOTJkLTViMDEtNGQwNC04YjQyLWY0MWVlNTRlMDE2NTphMzk0YjU2NS01OTdkLTQ4YzQtYTk3ZC04NTE1NjJiZmY5YzA=.png?crop=3:2&width=640)
7. Piper, a Jack Russell Terrier
Piper is described as a "beautiful" and "sassy" little terrier. Piper is renowned for being an amazing climber despite her small size, and will require a 6ft tall fence minimum. She is an active girl who would enjoy an active home with lots of walking. She was a stray prior to arriving at the shelter so her start to life remains a mystery. She is not compatible to live with other pets and would be best suited to live with older children or teenagers. Photo: Thornberry Animal Sanctuary
![Seven-year-old Zac is a very happy little boy who arrived at the shelter "extremely overweight". He has done well since starting his New Year's diet and his new family will need to continue cutting the calories when he is home. Due to his current size, the stress of his weight on his legs means he is best suited to shorter but more frequent walks - and also needs owners happy to help wipe his bottom. He enjoys walking with his canine pals and could live with children aged 12 and over.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjJlYTEwOGY5LTM5OTMtNGY3Zi1hMDM0LTU3OTZhZDJjNmQ0NzpjOGMwMjU1Zi0yZDFiLTQzYzItYjE0Ni1lNDU4MGE5NjY1MGM=.png?crop=3:2&width=640)
8. Zac, a crossbreed
Seven-year-old Zac is a very happy little boy who arrived at the shelter "extremely overweight". He has done well since starting his New Year's diet and his new family will need to continue cutting the calories when he is home. Due to his current size, the stress of his weight on his legs means he is best suited to shorter but more frequent walks - and also needs owners happy to help wipe his bottom. He enjoys walking with his canine pals and could live with children aged 12 and over. Photo: Thornberry Animal Sanctuary