Hope Rescue is the leading dog welfare charity that saves the lives of strays, abandoned and unwanted dogs in South Wales. Since 2005, our team has given a second chance to thousands of dogs that need a new start, from our dedicated facilities in Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We commit to take all the stray dogs from six Local Authorities in South Wales - Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Bridgend and the western half of the Vale of Glamorgan - irrespective of their age, breed, or medical condition.

We help the most vulnerable dogs in our local communities, working closely with Local Authorities across South Wales to support them with their stray dogs and dogs seized from low welfare or illegal breeders.

We prepare dogs for their second chance at a happy life, taking time to assess their needs and find the perfect home.

We also provide valuable support to pet owners in crisis who need to rehome their pets.

Hope Rescue actively campaigns for improvements to animal welfare legislation and enforcement, and provides support and advice to the public on responsible dog ownership.

2025 is an important year for our rescue charity as we celebrate our 20th Anniversary. However, we have faced an unprecedented start to the year with 2 mums and their pups coming into our care within the first 10 days of January, and a heartbreaking case of abandonment, which you can read more about, here: https://www.hoperescue.org.uk/News/an-uprecedented-start-to-2025-for-hope-rescue