We are a small rescue based in the heart of Somerset in the South West of England. Our passion is for helping dogs and owners in need.
Dogs Friends is run by a small group of dedicated volunteers who are totally committed and relentlessly busy. Almost all our dogs are in individual foster care in Somerset and the surrounding areas as we prefer them to live in a domestic setting as much as possible. We help a wide range of dogs every year and strive to be as flexible as possible with our adoption criteria, each dog’s individual needs are at the heart of what we do.
We are always desperately in need of funds. Unfortunately, many of the dogs who find themselves in our care require urgent medical care and incur very high vet bills. The donations we receive for adoptions rarely cover the expenses we incur for each dog.
Any donation, large or small, will genuinely make a significant difference to our survival as a charity 💕
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Some Of Our Dogs Looking For A Home
MEDS FOR MUTTS
Every year we spend tens of thousands of pounds on vet bills for the hundreds of dogs that come into our care.
That’s why your participation in the lottery organised by our Meds for Mutts Club will make such a difference.
To find out how you can join our Meds For Mutts Club click here.
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"Our hearts break a little, so theirs never have to break again."💕![]()
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It takes incredible love and courage to open your home to a foster dog, knowing you'll have to say goodbye. But here's the beautiful truth: Every "goodbye" means a dog found their forever family, and you've just created space to save another life.![]()
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Your role is so much more than temporary housing. Your observations—seeing their true personality shine in a home environment—are absolutely vital in helping us make the perfect match.![]()
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Don't let the fear of saying goodbye hold you back! If you've been considering it, take the leap and begin your fostering journey!![]()
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For us, foster homes must be in Somerset or the immediate surrounding areas 📍Find out more about our scheme on our website: dogsfriends.me.uk/fostering/
Lovable Lurcher Tigger is hoping his perfect match is just around the corner. He had a meet-and-greet over the weekend, but unfortunately, it wasn't quite the right match.![]()
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Tigger is looking for an active home happy to continue working on his confidence, training, and socialisation. Ideally, he'd love a home with a similar-sized dog who can match his energetic bounce!![]()
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If you're ready for an energetic and lovable friend, we're waiting to hear from you. ❤️![]()
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View Tiggers profile on our website 👉 dogsfriends.me.uk/df-dogs/tigger/
Become a foster carer! 🐾![]()
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Like many rescues, we rely on amazing foster homes to keep dogs out of kennels and help their true personalities shine. We currently have dogs waiting, including:![]()
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▶ Evie & Iona (Fabulous Husky Sisters)![]()
▶ Oreo (Loving Companion)![]()
▶ Sookie & Piper (Sassy Chihuahua Friends)![]()
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We provide everything you need (food, treats, toys, vet care 🏥). Your job is simply to provide a safe, loving home.![]()
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Ready to make a huge difference? Every foster home counts!![]()
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Foster homes must be in Somerset or the immediate surrounding areas 📍 Find out more on our website: dogsfriends.me.uk/fostering/
Little Bonnie is going from strength to strength after her leg surgery a couple of weeks ago! 💪 She can't wait to start walking again.![]()
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A huge thank you to her amazing foster carers, Brenda and Steve, who take her out daily in her pushchair so she doesn't miss out on fresh air! ![]()
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Bonnies fundraiser 👉 www.justgiving.com/campaign/df-bonniesurgery
Ned is hoping to find a home to call his own! 🏡![]()
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This lovable, bouncy lad is looking for an active home that can help him navigate his worries around traffic. When he's done playing, Ned absolutely loves a good cuddle!![]()
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Ned has always lived with other dogs, so he may be able to join your family if you already have a canine companion (subject to successful introductions).![]()
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Could your active home be the perfect match for Ned? Find out more on our website: dogsfriends.me.uk/df-dogs/ned/
A Bit About Dogs Friends
2005
Dogs Friends set up, acting as foster carers and fundraisers for other charities
2007
Dogs Friends took in their first dogs for rehoming
2008
First ex-breeding and Pound dogs arrived
2009
Became a registered Charity
2017
10th anniversary celebrated helping our 4,000th dog!
2018
Over 10,000 followers on Facebook!