WANT to give a furry friend a happy forever home?
Worcestershire has a host of dog rescue centres where you can adopt a four-legged companion.
We’ve put together a handy list of where to look within the county.
Dogs Trust Evesham
89 Pitchers Hill, Evesham, WR11 7RT
Open five days a week, is part of the wider national Dogs Trust charity.
It offers a high standard of welfare to the dogs in its care and helped 596 dogs find their forever home in 2025 alone.
WOOF: Milo is looking for a forever home after more than 850 days in kennels (Image: Dogs Trust)
RSPCA Worcester and Mid-Worcestershire Branch
Holdings Lane, Broomhall near Kempsey, WR5 3FP
RSPCA’s county branch rehomes more than just dogs, but is another good option to find a new family friend.
In 202, the branch rehomed six dogs, along with 22 rabbits and 212 cats.
The charity is affiliated to the main RSPCA, but is a separately registered charity relying primarily upon public donations.
ADOPT: Ruby was previously with RSPCA Worcester and Mid-Worcestershire (Image: RSPCA)
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Forest Dog Rescue
Green Gap Kennels, Far Forest, Worcestershire, DY14 9DX
A small county charity, Forest Dog Rescue relies completely on public donations with all funds used to provide for the dogs in its care.
The kennels are open six days a week, with all viewing by appointment.
From 2022 to 2024, the rescue centre rehomed 743 dogs.
Forest Dog Rescue workers with dogs. (L-R) Ed Powell with Timmy, Lee Shaw with Billy, Faith Haywood with Lily (Image: Forest Dog Rescue)
Worcestershire Animal Rescue Centre
Hawthorn Lane, Newland, Malvern, WR13 5BD
A long-running independent charity, Worcester Animal Rescue Centre was formed in 1983 as a way to help unwanted and abandoned animals within Worcestershire.
The shelter allows prospective pet parents to either adopt and animal or offer a temporary home through fostering.
The shop is open six days a week, only being closed to the public on Wednesdays.
WOOF: Vinnie was previously with Worcestershire Animal Rescue Centre (Image: Worcestershire Animal Rescue Centre)
What is the process of adopting a dog like?
Chris Slight, Manager at Dogs Trust Evesham, said: “When you apply to adopt from us, you only need to apply once, and we’ll get to work to find the right dog for you.
“You won’t be applying for a specific dog, but you can tell us what you’re looking for in a furry friend. We’ll ask you to tell us all about your home and lifestyle so we can find a dog who’ll fit right in.
“We’ll review your application with all the dogs currently in our care in mind. If we think we have the right dog for you, we’ll be in touch as soon as possible to come meet them.”
How long does it take to adopt a dog?
Mr Slight added: “Sometimes it can take time to find the right match. We’ll keep your application open for three months and keep you in mind for any new dogs that arrive .”
