What to do with an unwanted dog
If you are no longer able to keep your dog, we recommend contacting a reputable rescue centre who may be able to assist. They receive many such requests so you may need to go onto a waiting list.
Some local rescue centres and their contact details:
Blue Cross (Burford)
- Phone: 0300 777 1570
- Blue Cross website
Dogs Trust (Salisbury)
- Phone: 01980 629634
- Dogs Trust website
RSPCA (Bath)
- Phone: 01225 787321
- Bath Cats and Dogs Home website
Rescue Remedies
Cheltenham Animal Shelter
- Phone: 01242 523521
- Cheltenham Animal Shelter website
Forever Hounds Trust
- Phone: 03000 125 125
- Forever Hounds Trust website
Evesham Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue
Pro Dogs Direct
- Phone: 07766 021 465 or 01322 403 494 (calls are answered between 10.00am and 8.00pm)
- Pro Dogs Direct website
Teckels
- Phone: 01452 740300
- Teckels website
For details of specific Breed Rescues – call the Kennel Club on 0870 606 6750 or see the Kennel Club website. Please note that we are not able to collect unwanted dogs.