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St Francis Dogs Home in Newquay

St Francis Dogs Home is a dog rescue and rehoming centre for dogs and puppies who are in need of their forever home.
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About Us

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St. Francis Dogs Home

St Francis Dogs Home is a dog rescue and rehoming centre for dogs and puppies who are in need of their forever home. In the absence of their own loving family, the team at St Francis nurture and love each animal and strive to find each one a new and loving family. Rehoming dogs is the ultimate aim and our success rate is high.

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Our Dogs

Dogs Looking for a Forever Home

We have plenty of dogs in our care who need a new, loving home. Find out more about them here!
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Sylvie

Dachshund
  • 1 Years 3 Months
  • Female

Toby

Small Long Haired
  • 8 Years 0 Months
  • Male
  • Reserved

Buddy

Cockapoo
  • 2 Years 11 Months
  • Male
  • Reserved

Dexter

Border Collie
  • 3 Years 6 Months
  • Male

Buddy

Lurcher X Boxer
  • 2 Years 0 Months
  • Male

Just some of the companies who support us

Our Services

What We Do

The rescue sector has changed massively since the Coronavirus pandemic, creating a huge impact on dogs, and their owners, whether it’s through the lack of socialisation from the many lockdowns, or behavioural issues, including separation anxiety, from having become used to owners working from home. We recognised that more tailored support and help was needed to ensure we can find dogs the correct and best forever home and we launched our fostering model in November 2022. We work with trained and experienced fosterers to look after, and rehabilitate, its rescue dogs in their home until they are ready for rehoming, through using dedicated experts and behaviourists.

Find out more about fostering with St Francis on our dedicated Fostering page.

Fostering

Our Fostering Scheme

Housing dogs in foster homes offers so many advantages over kennels.  It provides them with regular companionship which is an essential part of rehabilitation.

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Paddocks

Secure Dog Paddocks

Rent exclusive use of one of our three secure dog paddocks in Porth, Newquay. Providing a safe, private place for you to exercise, walk or train your dog/s.

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4 days ago

St. Francis Dogs Home
From fighting for her life… to finding her forever home.❤️🐾 #hazelupdateWhen Hazel first came to St Francis Dogs Home, she was in a critical state and fighting for her life. She needed urgent veterinary care and, after undergoing two major surgeries, her road to recovery began.Thanks to an incredible foster home, Hazel was able to continue her recovery somewhere safe, warm and full of love. Slowly but surely, she grew stronger. Her health improved, her personality began to shine through, and that little puppy who had once been so poorly started enjoying life again.And now… Hazel has been adopted! 🎉Her foster family fell completely in love with her and have decided that they simply couldn't let her go. Hazel has officially found her forever home, with the people who have been beside her throughout her recovery 🏡But Hazel's story wouldn't have been possible without our incredible community.You raised an amazing £9,315 to help cover Hazel's £7,500 surgery costs, as well as her ongoing treatment and rehabilitation. Every donation, share, kind message and bit of support helped give this little girl the chance she so desperately needed.Thank you. To everyone who donated. To everyone who shared her story. To the vets who fought for her. To her wonderful foster family who gave her a safe place to heal — and who have now given her a forever home.Happy forever, beautiful Hazel. You made it ❤️To read Hazel's full story, follow the link: www.justgiving.com/campaign/hazelthepuppy ...

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4 days ago

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AS ALL DOG RESCUES BRACE THEMSELVES FOR THE LATEST MOVIE BLOCKBUSTER FEATURING AND AMAZING DOG, I THOUGH I WOULD SHARE THIS WELL WRITTEN POST ……………..A PSA FROM A GSD OWNER ~ On September 23rd, 2026 "Heart of the Beast" starring Brad Pitt will debut in theaters across America. Whenever a movie features an incredible dog, something predictable happens:People leave the theater thinking, “I want THAT dog.”And when that dog is a German Shepherd, I understand why.They’re beautiful. Powerful. Loyal. Intelligent. Protective.On the big screen, they can look like the coolest, easiest, most amazing dogs in the world.But before you run out and get a German Shepherd because you fell in love with one in a movie, please understand this:A German Shepherd is work.A LOT of work.I know because I’ve owned and loved German Shepherds for over 30 years. Actually let me correct myself . . . You don't own a German Shepherd, they own you. The well-behaved dog you admire didn’t come that way by accident. German Shepherds need training, structure, exercise, attention, socialization, patience and consistency.They need an owner who is willing to put in the time—not just during the adorable puppy stage, but for years.They start shedding the first week of January and stop the last week of December and if you listen closely you can hear all the GSD owners laughing. They’re strong. They will study you. They will learn your every move, and be there before you ask. They’re intelligent enough to figure out what you’re doing wrong before you do.They need physical exercise and mental stimulation.And when you don’t give a German Shepherd a job, don’t worry:They’ll find one. You just might not like the job they choose.A German Shepherd can be one of the most extraordinary companions you’ll ever have. Their loyalty is unmatched, and the bond can be incredible. But that relationship is earned through time, commitment, training and responsibility.So enjoy the movie. Fall in love with the dog on the screen.But please don’t choose a breed simply because Hollywood made it look cool.Research the breed. Talk to German Shepherd owners. Speak with trainers. Visit a rescue. Be brutally honest about your lifestyle and the next 10–12 years of your life.Because six months after the movie leaves the theater, that beautiful German Shepherd puppy may be a 70–90-pound adolescent who still needs you to show up every single day.Dogs aren’t movie souvenirs.If you decide a German Shepherd truly fits your life, wonderful. You’ll understand why so many of us love this breed so deeply.But if you’re not ready for the work, do the dog—and yourself—a favor.Admire the German Shepherd on the big screen. Don’t bring one home until you’re ready for the responsibility that comes with the star. 🐾 ...

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4 days ago

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A huge thank you to everyone at Cornwall Council who recently dedicated a volunteering day to support St Francis Dogs Home! 🐾❤️ #corporatevolunteerdaysWe’re so grateful for the time, energy and enthusiasm you brought to the home. From gardening and general maintenance, to kennel cleaning and spending time socialising our puppies, your help made a real difference to our team and, most importantly, to the dogs in our care.It was wonderful to see everyone getting stuck in and helping wherever they could. Days like this are such a fantastic reminder of the difference that volunteering and community support can make.Thank you, Cornwall Council, for choosing to spend your volunteering day with us and for supporting St Francis Dogs Home. We truly appreciate everything you did! 🐶🌿🧹💚 ...

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5 days ago

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Hi! I’m Toby, I’m an 8 year old sweet little lapdog and companion looking for a new forever home where I can enjoy the quiet life I love.My previous owner has had to make the heart-breaking decision to rehome me due to their health. I don’t need lots of excitement — just a few enjoyable walks each day, plenty of cuddles and, most importantly, a lap to curl up on.I’m looking for a new loving companion and a safe, peaceful home to call my own.________________________________________Home CompatibilityChildren: sensible 10 years +Dogs: No - Toby can walk past dogs and will chose to avoid dogs on walks. He can react if they are in his face, he prefers to keep distance Cats: NoHome Alone Time 3-4 hours max – hasn’t been left very often in current home but is comfortable if needs to be left. He is quite attached to his owner and will follow you everywhere once he has bondedIf you’re looking for a loyal little friend to share the sofa, I could be the perfect companion for you. ❤️🐾stfrancisnewquay.org.uk/adopt-a-dog-form/ ...

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1 week ago

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The sun came out today and St Francis had a wonderful day at the St Mawgan Steam & Vintage Rally! Huge thanks to Rally Ali Taylor for inviting us to take part 🙏 And, THANK YOU to everyone who donated to support the rescue adding £212.72 to the funds that go directly to supporting and rehoming our dogs. Nicola and Kim, two of our brave Skydive team came along with their dogs and added to their sponsorship for the jumps they will be doing on 11th October. Not forgetting very many thanks to our volunteers, their hard work made St Francis participation over the weekend possible. We all had so much fun, watching the displays in the main ring, enjoying the rally, chatting to dog lovers and dishing out treats to get some excellent dog photos! ...

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1 week ago

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What a great day St Francis had at the St Mawgan Steam & Vintage Rally. A bit damp and mizzly all day but that didn't stop anyone from enjoying themselves. We met some potential adopters, talked about fostering for the rescue and received donations for some of the goodies we have for sale. Come along and see us beside the main show ring tomorrow - the sun should be shining! 🔆 ...

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