Their backgrounds and starts in life are varied and chequered but the one thing they do have in common is the desire for settled environments where they can thrive.
These fabulous dogs all have their own stories, are different ages and breeds.
Homeless Hounds relies purely on charitable donations but their belief is no healthy dog should be destroyed and work tirelessly to rehome them. You can find out how to adopt here. If you’re looking to give a dog a wonderful new home, have a look through our gallery as we introduce the ones who are are ready to go…
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Homeless Hounds relies purely on charitable donations but their belief is no healthy dog should be destroyed and work tirelessly to rehome them. You can find out how to adopt here. If you’re looking to give a dog a wonderful new home, have a look through our gallery as we introduce the ones who are are ready to go…
![Rico is a five-year-old Ridgeback cross Staffy who is house trained and would be okay in a household with older children. It would also need to be a pet free home. He is super sweet and forms strong bonds. He also knows his basic training](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjU1M2QxNGU4LTQ3NWEtNDA2ZC04ZDlhLTgzN2EyNTIwMjI3Yzo3OGM0NGEzZS1lZDU1LTQ0MDUtODVkMy1iNjBkMWE1YWYyYTA=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
7. Rico
Rico is a five-year-old Ridgeback cross Staffy who is house trained and would be okay in a household with older children. It would also need to be a pet free home. He is super sweet and forms strong bonds. He also knows his basic training Photo: Homeless Hounds
![Hades is a male mixed breed who is 18 months old. He is house trained, child and dog friendly, playful and super affectionate. He forms strong bonds but can't be housed with cats](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmJhYjNlYzdlLTdiNTUtNDhkZi04ZWIwLWU2ZmY3YTQ3OTkxNjpiOTdiMDM1My04OGQ0LTQyY2EtYTI1Ny1hZjJlNzk1ZThlNTI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
8. Hades
Hades is a male mixed breed who is 18 months old. He is house trained, child and dog friendly, playful and super affectionate. He forms strong bonds but can't be housed with cats Photo: Homeless Hounds
![Archie arrived in the care of Homeless Hounds in a severely underweight and neglected state with nasty open wounds. He's a lurcher and is fully house trained. He's great with other dogs, obedient, dog friendsly and loves lots of human company](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmZjMzFhOTZmLWZhZmMtNDNiZi1hNzdiLWVkYjA1ODc5ODQwODo0YWM4ZTIyMi0yYTYwLTRhZmQtYjQzYS01NWFiMjZmM2NmZTg=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
9. Archie
Archie arrived in the care of Homeless Hounds in a severely underweight and neglected state with nasty open wounds. He's a lurcher and is fully house trained. He's great with other dogs, obedient, dog friendsly and loves lots of human company Photo: Homeless Hounds
![Meet Caeser. He is a Cane Corso type and is two year's old. He's dog friendly and also with older children (over 10) He travels well, loves treats and walks well on the lead](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmE4NDI5MWZjLTI3YzMtNDMwMy1iODEyLTk2YjgxNzAyZWY4Mjo3OTBkZTkzYi1mYzBkLTRlNTEtYjBlNC02NzgxZjE3MzYwNmM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
10. Caeser
Meet Caeser. He is a Cane Corso type and is two year's old. He's dog friendly and also with older children (over 10) He travels well, loves treats and walks well on the lead Photo: Homeless Hounds
![Special girl Nala came into Homesless Hounds as a stray without any history – her front left leg was already amputated. She is living with a foster family at the moment who describe her as well behaved and extremely sweet natured](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjhhNDdiN2U0LWI0ZDctNDZlOS1hZDMyLWY3MzkxOWY0YmQ3NDplNmI2NzBlZC04OTc1LTQzNDctYjMwNy1lOTE2NDMxNWJiZTU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
11. Nala
Special girl Nala came into Homesless Hounds as a stray without any history – her front left leg was already amputated. She is living with a foster family at the moment who describe her as well behaved and extremely sweet natured Photo: Homeless Hounds
![Lucy is a six year old Staffy who is house trained and dog friendly on walks. She can be rehomed with older children (over 14). She is anxious and needs a calm and patient home. She is affectionate and easy to train](https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmM5ZjhiNWE5LTVlZjYtNDM3Ni1hMDBkLWUwM2FiYmU2ZDFjOTpiZGFlOGVkYy1lMjc2LTQzMTAtOGVmYi03ZDQ1YTc1MGFjNTA=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
12. Lucy
Lucy is a six year old Staffy who is house trained and dog friendly on walks. She can be rehomed with older children (over 14). She is anxious and needs a calm and patient home. She is affectionate and easy to train Photo: Homeless Hounds