Welcome To The British Dalmatian Welfare
The British Dalmatian Welfare is a registered charity first established in 2001. We have a nationwide network of volunteer helpers who cover the whole of the United Kingdom for the sole purpose of supporting Dalmatians in need. Our aim is to help, support, advise and assist the rehoming of Dalmatians whatever their background or breeding and our ethos has never changed:
“To relieve the sufferings of dogs of the Dalmatian breed in need of care and attention, and in particular, to provide and maintain rescue homes or other facilities for reception, care and treatment of such animals to advance the education of the general public in all matters pertaining to the care and protection of Dalmatians.”
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Why Rescue A Dalmatian Dog
The British Dalmatian Welfare obviously welcome your enquiry to adopt a Dalmatian, however we recommend that you take the time to carefully consider the challenges in owning a Dalmatian – particularly if you haven’t previously owned one before. Dalmatians are incredibly attractive dogs with striking good looks, but sadly much misunderstood because of their good nature, boundless energy and enthusiasm. Dalmatians are not ‘spotty Labradors’ and as a breed, they may not be entirely suitable for you and your families circumstances.
Dalmatians are the most incredible dogs with their own unique personality traits and behaviour. Known for their outstanding beauty and attractive markings, their kind, boundless enthusiasm. They’re like high-energy athletes who are bred to run for miles so daily hard exercise isn’t optional!
They’re very smart, very stubborn: they learn fast… and also get bored fast. Funny, expressive and dramatic in the best way they’re people orientated and are prone to becoming a little anxious if left alone too long
A Dalmatian isn’t a couch-ornament dog. They’re more like: “Let’s run 5 miles, solve puzzles, then cuddle dramatically.”
So, as pets, the dalmatian is perfect if you love long walks, runs, hikes, or active play every day. Enjoy training and mental games. Are home a fair amount or can give them company and want a dog with a big personality and presence.
Known for their outstanding beauty and attractive markings, their kind, boundless enthusiasm unfortunately often renders them unsuited to many new owners. Consequently, at the British Dalmatian Welfare, we have a constant stream of Dalmatians seeking new forever homes.
Adopt A Dalmatian From British Dalmatian Welfare
British Dalmatian Welfare is the leading UK charity set up to help rehome these incredible dogs. Run by volunteer helpers, we are passionate about providing suitable loving homes offering a second chance for our less fortunate dogs. If you feel that you can offer a loving home to a Dalmatian, please complete the application form and return to the Adoption Coordinator. They will review your application and follow up with a phone call and plans for a site visit where they will explain the process of adoption and assessment. The Adoption Coordinator will arrange for one of our regional volunteer assessors who may live locally to you to visit you at home. We rely on the goodwill of our experienced volunteers who often have full time jobs, so it may take a few days to arrange a visit.
To avoid anxiety and stress for the current owners and their dog, their pet in most cases, will remain in their home with them. For the dog’s family, it may very difficult to rehome their very much loved family pet after having them for several years. Therefore, it will not be possible for you to meet a dog before you have it. The dog could also be living hundreds of miles away from you so it might not be practical either. That’s why we will ask lots of questions about you and your family before you adopt a dog from us and likewise we do the same with all the dogs we vet before we rehome. The ‘matching process’ of ‘dog to family’ is therefore vital and the rehoming coordinator will offer you the dog that fits your circumstances but more importantly, the dog’s needs will be paramount. We do not offer you the ‘next dog on the waiting list’ because dogs come from many different backgrounds and families – our aim is to have a successful rehoming of a dog that suits it and your family.
If you do not feel you could take a dog from us that you do not meet before you agree to have it, then we suggest you visit one of the many dedicated pet rehoming centres found around the country.
Be prepared for a wait whilst we find the right dog for your needs – you may be lucky as we might already have a suitable dog for your needs and lifestyle. All dogs are assessed by our volunteers, many of whom are experienced Dalmatian owners so are well versed at identifying typical and non-typical behaviours. Most dogs come from really lovely homes where they have been well socialised and looked after, but sadly due to no fault of their own due to relationship breakdown, loss of the family home, change of work patterns, illness or owners death – they now need to be rehomed.
To find out more and to start the adoption process please meet our dalmatians waiting for adoption and visit our Adopt A Dalmatian page of the British Dalmatian Welfare website.
