Petrehomer UK The UK Model For Other Dog Rescues To Emulate.
Since early 2024 I had been assisting an ex neighbour in Nunhead London to offer a 'forever home' to a dog or a pair.
My ex neighbour in her early 80's has no mobile phone, so using my laptop and multiple visits to the local library was the format.
Four rescue dogs in total, Valentino (ex rescue from Bosnia) passed away after just ten months from a brain tumour, the other three for various reasons had to be returned.
Over the last two years and literally many hundreds of hours later, I had in that period applied for dogs from approaching ONE HUNDRED 'Dog Rescues' from Battersea to pardon the pun 'every man and his dog.'
Making literally hundreds of applications was time consuming and wearisome. Watching paint dry comes to mind.
Since January 2026 I had endured over ten weeks (at least one full day each week) making applications.
Being in her 80's many doors were closed.
This lady had cared for seventeen rescue dogs over a period of fifty five years, and could not be more 'qualified' or experienced.
From a monu'mental' list finally at the eleventh hour I explored PetrehomerUK.
OUR SHIP HAD COME HOME.
This dog rescue (cats, rabbits & more) is a genuine one off.
LOL think of a speed dating site for humans finding pets.
However there is nothing 'blind' about this.
How this matching service is run should be the norm NOT the exception.
If this was the norm then then the majority of dog rescue 'centres' run at huge cost would become redundant.
WHY? You are 'meeting' the present pet owner at their home.
Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy AND Stress Free.
1) Set up your profile, this enables anyone offering a pet to check you out.
You can share photos, your experience and what you are seeking eg: must be house trained, not pull on the lead, not be reactive to other dogs.
2) Search for your potential pet. The site is so easy to navigate.
When you find a potential 'match' you can express an interest.
NOTE: Dear Jenny that runs the charity asks that a maximum of FIVE are applied for.
We applied for TWENTY FOUR and the small dedicated team had to sift through every application.
3) The team will then shortlist eg the five down to two.
4) The team then reaches out to the owner, 'Mrs X wants to offer a home' the owner if happy with your profile will then respond.
5) If 'yes' you are then requested to make a REFUNDABLE payment of £249 (for dogs, single or a pair, which by comparison is a SIGNIFICANT saving compared to other 'rescues').
6) Home check then arranged via a video call (filmed on your phone) if all ok:
7) Video call arranged with the owner/s, this is a wonderful opportunity to meet the owner/s and the dog/s, also to ask any questions.
8) If both sides are satisfied then a visit is arranged to meet and 'walkies.'
If all OK you might be returning with your new dog/s or maybe will return a few days later to make it happen.
9) If during the home owner video call either side decides there could be a mismatch, you will be issued with a FULL refund.
Jenny who runs this charity went over and above the call of normal duty in helping my ex neighbour to find a suitable match.
So out of approaching ONE HUNDRED 'dog rescues' if you are wanting to offer a 'forever home,' or you are at home and need to give up your pet,
PETREHOMER
Should always be your first port of call.
Trust me I have been there, done it, and got the doggy T Shirt!
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