More than 500 dogs rehomed as Leeds Dogs Trust issues urgent adoption appeal
Hundreds of canine companions have found their forever home at Leeds Dogs Trust over the last year - but the charity has warned that demand continues to be high.
More than 500 dogs were rehomed from the York Road site in 2025 and the charity is encouraging more people to visit its centre to help support pups looking for a new home.
The Dogs Trust have warned they are continuing to experience high demand this year and are on the search for potential adopters.
Although only a few weeks into the year, Dogs Trust Leeds has already rehomed its first dog of the year, Jerry, the one-year-old Cockapoo, who found his forever home on New Year's Day after only 12 days in the charity's care, having originally been handed over due to health reasons.
However, there are still many more dogs seeking their forever homes, including Teddy the 13-year-old Akita, who is looking for an adult-only forever home, after being found as a stray in a poor condition.
Emma Cooper, manager at Dogs Trust Leeds, said: "We're incredibly proud to have rehomed over 500 dogs in 2025, but every day we continue to care for many wonderful dogs who are still waiting to find their forever homes.
“As we look ahead to the rest of 2026, we know there is still so much work to be done.
"We'd love to welcome more people from across Yorkshire and the Humber to visit our centre, meet our dogs and our dedicated team, and see first-hand how we match dogs with the right homes.
“Whether you're ready to adopt or simply want to learn more about responsible dog ownership and the support Dogs Trust offers, visiting the centre is a great place to start."
Last year the charity told the YEP they are dealing with a “generation of broken dogs”.
Kevin Johnson, one of the team at Dogs Trust Leeds, told the Yorkshire Evening Post: “For all the underdogs we have here there are three times as many that have gone to a new home. Every single day there are dogs leaving and dogs arriving.
“We have seen awful situations where people have had to move and they haven’t been able to take their dog with them.”
He also said that financial reasons are one the main challenges facing people forcing them to give up their beloved canine companions.
He said it could be as a result of a number of different factors including rising vet treatments and the Cost of Living crisis.
Dogs Trust Leeds is open to the public five days a week. You don't need an appointment to visit, see dogs looking for homes, get advice or apply to adopt. Applications to adopt last three months.