Private, respectful, and judgement-free guidance. We connect you with trusted rescue organisations across South Africa â at no cost to you.
Lost a dog? Find help here âDog Rescue SA is a guidance platform â not a shelter. We don't house dogs, and we don't process adoptions ourselves. We help route you to the right rescue pathway.
If you need to rehome your dog, we'll guide you to a breed-specific rescue that handles rehoming with care. If you're looking to adopt, we'll point you to rescues with dogs ready for new homes. Everything we do connects people with the trusted organisations that already do this work well.
Every situation is different. These trusted rescues handle specific breeds and circumstances â we'll help you find the right one.
Visit our rehoming hub. We'll walk you through the options and help you find the right rescue for your dog's breed and your situation.
Get guidanceBefore posting on Gumtree or Facebook, understand the risks. We've seen what can go wrong â and there are safer ways.
Learn the risksVisit Lost Dogs SA for listings, recovery tips, and community help across South Africa. The sooner you act, the better the chances.
Find helpThese trusted rescue organisations have dogs ready for new homes. Visit them directly to see who's available.
Yorkies and Yorkie mixes for adoption across South Africa. Province-specific listings updated regularly.
See available YorkiesSmall breed dogs â Jack Russells, Chihuahuas, Dachshunds, and more â looking for homes across SA.
See small dogsFrench Bulldogs available for adoption. Also offers surrender guidance for Frenchie owners who need to rehome.
See FrenchiesMaltese dogs and Maltese crosses available for adoption. Rehoming support for Maltese owners.
See Maltese