Northumberland rescue dogs waiting to find their forever homes

The charity is situated near Alnwick and is run by volunteers who take in dogs in need from across Northumberland.

Whilst all of the dogs receive the best care with comfortable kennels and plenty of exercise, the volunteers are always aiming to give each dog a permanent home

Each four-legged pooch receives the care they need, with food enrichment programmes, toys to play with and even relaxing classic music piped into the kennels. Many of the dogs arrive with behavioural issues that staff will work on before the dogs are deemed suitable for adoption.

A spokesperson from Northumberland Dog Rescue said: “We are inundated at present with people wanting to give up their dogs and we are seeing every breed in rescue now that a few years ago we would never have seen.

“Whenever getting a dog, whether that be from a rescue or a breeder, we would urge owners to do their research on the breed and see if it is really compatible for their lifestyle. Most of the dogs who come to us have had little if any socialisation and no basic training.

"The trend now seems to be buying puppies of unusual colours, which is often actually a gene defect and can lead to major health issues and expensive vet bills.

"There is definitely a rescue crisis at the moment and we are being asked virtually every day to take in a dog.”

If you are looking to adopt a dog, make sure to read the specific requirements, as each one is assessed and treated as an individual. A home check will apply, and adoption fees will be discussed in the adoption process.

Northumberland Dog Rescue rehomes to any area between Newcastle and Berwick.

If you are looking to adopt or need more information, email at [email protected] and include as much information about yourself as possible.

Here is a selection of some of the dogs hoping to find good homes, with general observations from NDR staff.