Rescuing Dogs From Death Row
Registered Charity No: 1162047

We exist to help dogs who have served their required 7 days in a North West Stray Kennels to find safe rescue spaces from where they can be assessed and receive any necessary attention before rehoming.

The pound dogs come in all shapes and sizes, ages and breeds. Some dogs are abandoned pets that once belonged to somebody, some are strays and some are simply not claimed by their owner.
The only certainty for these dogs is that they need our help!
We work hard each week at Rochdale Dog Rescue to find placements for these dogs whose lives are literally in our hands.
Stray pound dogs must serve 7 days in which they may be reclaimed by their owners. Some dogs however are 'signed over' by their owner to the pound in which case the dog can then be taken out of the pound at any time within the 7 days by a rescue.
We regularly post details of the dogs that need to find rescue places. Please let us know of any reputable rescues in your area that might be able to help.
Sometimes, especially during peak holiday times, it is extremely difficult to find a rescue space for a dog before its 7 days are up (mainly Staffies). Or we may have a rescue space promised, but are unable to organise the transport. In these situations we have to use emergency boarding kennels, while work continues to get the dog to safety.
Emergency kenneling is a true lifesaver for these dogs but the kennels cost £5-8 per day per dog, and we often have to appeal for help with donations when our funds are running low.
All of the dogs we move from pound to rescue are transported by volunteer drivers, who give up their time and energy to ensure a dog reaches safety. We are always keen to hear from new volunteers.