Adopt a pet

More than a home,
a new beginning

Adopt a pet from RSPCA Doncaster and Rotherham and give an animal in need a second chance. Many of our pets have faced neglect or abandonment. We carefully match each pet with the right home to ensure a happy, lifelong adoption.

Our animals for adoption

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All other animals

We believe that every pet deserves a loving home, but we also know that the right match is crucial. That’s why we take a thoughtful, caring approach to rehoming. We don’t operate on a first come first served basis. Instead we prioritise the needs of each animal to find them the perfect home through individual assessments, home visits and post adoption support. But first, things first, take a look at our animals currently looking for homes!

Find your perfect match

There are many places you can get a pet, but adopting from us means you’re giving a rescue animal the love and security they may never have known. Here’s why it’s a great choice:

A second chance of happiness

Many of our animals have had a tough start. Your kindness gives them the life they deserve.

Carefully matched to you

We take the time to understand your lifestyle and match you with the right pet, ensuring a perfect fit.

Healthy & ready to go

All our animals are vet-checked, vaccinated, microchipped, neutered/spayed, and treated for worms and fleas.

Support for you and your pet

Our team is here to provide guidance, from first introductions to settling in at home.

Want to find out more about the adoption process?

Step 1
Find your future pet

Browse our adoption pages, where you’ll find up-to-date listings of all our available animals looking for homes. Each pet has a detailed profile with information on their personality, needs, and ideal home environment. Browse through dogs, cats and other small animals in need of homes and see who captures your heart.

Step 2
Contact us

Someone caught your eye? Reach out to our team by filling in our Interest Form and we will aim to get back to you in 48 hours to have a chat. One of our team will be in touch to answer any questions you may have.

Step 3
Meet and greet

If your application is a good fit, we’ll arrange a meeting so you can spend time with your chosen animal and see if you connect. It’s important that all household members meet the pet to ensure they’re comfortable with everyone.

We understand that people love to visit and meet animals, but our priority is always their welfare. To keep stress levels low, we only allow visits by appointment. This ensures that every animal gets to stay in a calm environment with us, and gets the attention they deserve during an adoption process.

For those who struggle with online applications, we welcome you to call us to arrange a suitable time to visit, where our team will guide you through available pets and assist with the process.

Step 4
Final adoption and paperwork

Once approved, you’ll complete the adoption paperwork, pay an adoption fee (which helps cover medical and care costs) and then, it’s time for the most exciting part - taking your new best friend home! All animals rescued from us are: