We're based in Southport.
We rescue dogs across the UK, but our home is here. If you're in Merseyside, Liverpool, or Lancashire, adopting locally has a few gentle advantages.
Why adopt locally?
We adopt to homes all over the UK, but the North West is where we started. Our founder lives here, our main foster network is here, and our roots run deep across Merseyside and West Lancashire.
Adopting locally means you're joining a network of people who already know these dogs. Adopters meet up, share trusted local vets, and come along to our coffee mornings and fundraisers.
For dogs who are nervous or have complex needs, we ask for a local adopter. It means you can visit several times before bringing them home, at their pace.
We are nearby
We are based in Southport. If you need support during the settling-in period, someone from our team is often close enough to help in person.
Meet the team
From fundraisers to coffee mornings, you can meet the people behind the Lucky Bus in person.
At their pace
For dogs who need time, being local means you can visit as many times as they need before making the move.
Winner: Make a Difference Awards 2025. Recognised for our work in the local community and our rescue efforts abroad.
We are grateful to be part of the North West community of animal lovers.
Dogs currently in North West foster.
These dogs are already in the region. We ask that adopters for these dogs are local, so they can visit a few times before taking them home.
North West Adoption.
We're still UK-wide.
Not in the North West? We still want to hear from you. Most of our adoptions happen through our national network and the Lucky Bus, and we welcome applications from across the UK.