Labrador Welfare

Who we are

Registered Charity no. 1012192, rehoming Labradors of all ages since 1989

Labrador Welfare is a small, breed-specific registered charity (No. 1012192), run entirely by a small group of unpaid but very dedicated volunteers who work hard to rescue and rehome Labrador Retrievers that, through no fault of their own, need new homes.  

At Labrador Welfare, we believe every dog deserves a safe, loving home and the opportunity to thrive. For many reasons, dogs may need a new beginning and we are here to support them and their owners, through that transition with kindness and understanding.

Our commitment goes beyond rehoming. We focus on the long term welfare and happiness of every dog we support, guided by nationally recognised animal welfare standards and best practice. From the moment they arrive with us, to the day they are matched with a new home, their wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do.

We understand that making the decision to rehome a dog is never an easy on and the journey needs to be tailored to each dog and owner. By working together, without judgement, we can ensure each dog's next chapter is a positive and appropriate one.

We have no paid staff and as a small charitable organisation we rely on donations and the goodwill of our volunteers, helpers and fundraisers to continue our work to help dogs find new homes.

All of our volunteers give their time freely and are often very busy so please do bear with us when making an initial enquiry. 

We work to help dogs from North Derbyshire, parts of Cheshire, North Lincolnshire North Nottinghamshire, Yorkshire and the North East and will generally only rehome in these areas.

Our culture and values

At Labrador Welfare, our mission is to give every dog a second chance at a safe and loving home. We believe that every Labrador Retriever deserves the opportunity to be loved and cared for.  

Our commitment to ensuring the future welfare and wellbeing of the dogs in our care is reflected in our adherence to standards commensurate with those set by organisations committed to animal welfare at national level as well as working within the rules laid out in national animal welfare guidance.