Helping dogs in need
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.
Our Dogs
See our current dogs looking for a new loving forever home.
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Fostering
Help provide support for dogs who need a second chance.
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About Us
Welcome to
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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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.
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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UPDATE: FOSTER HOME NOW FOUND THANK YOU Urgent Foster Home Needed 🐶💙 #fosterhomeneededWe are looking for immediate placement for a 10 year old male brindle Stafford-shire Bull Terrier, due to his owner sadly passing away. He could potentially live with dog-savvy children, but no other pets please. He's described as very affectionate and needing some comfort.We cannot give any more details at this stage, but if you think you can help, please fill out a foster application form: stfrancisnewquay.org.uk/foster-application-form/
SADLY, TESS IS LOOKING FOR HER NEW FOREVER HOME 🥲Tess’ Daddy is unable to take care of her any longer. We have had her in temporary foster for a few weeks but we have now been asked to find another loving home for her.She is 10 years old, we think either a Chi Poo or Cava Poo.We are waiting for all her details to be passed to us but she seems in good health save for a little stiffness in her back legs now and again but it doesn’t stop her enjoying her walks and even a paddle in the sea.Our fosterer has given us the following details about her:Tess is a quiet, mild mannered girl who loves a comfy armchair, sitting outside in the garden and her treat ball.She is really friendly with people but we have no experience of her with children.She is looking for a quiet retirement home where there are no cats.She is currently living with another small dog so could potentially live with another older, small dog, although I think her preference would to be the only dog.Moving from her old home was quite traumatic for her and her fosterers did say that it took her a while to settle so she will require patience when she has to move home again. Her little world has been turned upside down so we are looking for someone who will cherish her and give her lots of time and love.If you think you could be the perfect match for Tess then please complete the rehoming form by clicking on this linkstfrancisnewquay.org.uk/adopt-a-dog-form/
ANOTHER STAFF AND VOLUNTEER FAVOURITE - OUR NALA 🩷🩷🩷🩷More videos of Nala in the comments Nala is a gorgeous Akita X. She is 5 years old and has been with us far too long and we cannot understand why.Nala is a clever sensitive girl who loves the great outdoors and exploring new places.She is the most loyal and sweetest companionMORE ABOUT NALA:Loves training and eager to please so would like someone who is up for continuing her training.Loves people but not keen on other dogs. She can pass them with no issues and is easily distracted but this will need some ongoing training, so she needs to be the only dog in the home and with no visiting dogs.No young children - 15 plus No cats or small animalsTravels well in the carNeutered, fully vaccinated, flea and wormedFully housetrainedSleeps well all nightWalks very well on her lead but she can get excited so will need a confident handlerModerate to high exercise needsFavourite hobbies include sniffing games, exploring new places, agility and training, Dislikes include busy crowded places (prefers calm outdoor environments), being left on her own and dogs in her face.She does have separation anxiety and would need to be in a home where she doesn’t need to be left. St Francis can support you to resolve this once she has settled into a new home.Fit and healthy She will need a properly secure garden with 6ft fencing (an in person home check will be carried out).Nala has so much love to give and truly deserves a calm, loving home who will cherish her and allow her to be part of the family.If you are experienced with large breed dogs and a confident handler and looking to give a deserving girl an amazing home, then we want to hear from you.This beautiful girl has waited long enough and despite her couple of specific needs, we know the perfect home is out there.We would look further afield (outside Cornwall) for the right home.To apply for Nala, please complete the rehoming form via this link stfrancisnewquay.org.uk/adopt-a-dog-form/
MEET THE BUNDLE OF JOY THAT IS BALOU 💜💜💜Balou is a 7 year old Staffy who came into us through no fault of his own.The other resident dogs didn’t like him and so he became isolated and because of this he doesn’t cope well with dogs in his face or being vocal towards him in a close proximity. He can pass dogs without issue but he is not good in being in an enclosed space with them.Balou loves people, loves cuddles, is a total softie and has a heart as big as his waistline, (which incidentally, is considerably smaller than when he came into us 😂).More about Balou:He needs to be the only dog in the homeNo catsCan live with old children who would respect him. No smaller children as he is quite a tank.We are looking for a staffy experienced home.He can walk nicely on the lead but if he wants to pull, you need to be strong enough to hold him.He travels well in the carHouse strainedCan be left on his own with no issuesSleeps well all nightIs chemically castratedHe is a favourite with our staff and volunteers so, if you have what Balou is looking for then please complete a rehoming form on this link. stfrancisnewquay.org.uk/adopt-a-dog-form/
THE VERY HANDSOME BUDDY IS STILL WAITING FOR HIS FOREVER HOME 💜💜💜💜stfrancisnewquay.org.uk/dog/buddy/We are looking for an experienced large breed home for Buddy who is a Boxer X Lurcher. Still a young lad at 2 years old, he can have his boisterous moments but all in all he is a large cuddly boy who adores being with his humans.Buddy has led a very sheltered life in his short years with very little training or socialisation but doesn’t have a nasty bone in his body.He is neutered, vaccinated and flea and wormedHe travels well in the car. He is fully housetrained.He loves people and can live with older children but not small ones that could be knocked over.He likes other dogs and could potentially live with a smaller, calmer dog who can teach him some life skills but who can also tolerate a bundle of energy. He seems to like smaller, spaniel size dogs and plays beautifully with them.Buddy needs:Someone who can help him with his training. His lead skills are getting there but he is strong on the lead so will need someone who can handle him while he learns the skills.He has separation anxiety so a family where someone who is home during the day until this can be worked on.Buddy is friendly towards other dogs and has some friends who he plays nicely with in our paddocks but when he is on the lead, he does get very excited; all he wants to do is go and play with them, so some training in social skills is required.A very secure garden is a must. No catsNo horses close byThis boy deserves the best life so if you have large breed experience and have a Buddy size space in your home and fit the above criteria, then we would love to hear from you.You can apply for Buddy using this linkstfrancisnewquay.org.uk/adopt-a-dog-form/
Freefalling for Rescue Dogs 🐶 #stfrancisskydiveteam2026This weekend, in beautiful, sunny Perranporth, some of our sky divers took to the skies, including our amazing Rehoming Coordinator, Nic. Some of our sky divers are still waiting to do their jumps, but for now, please enjoy photos of our amazing sky divers and Nic's incredible video of her charity sky dive. 💙 Has this inspired you to sky dive for rescue dogs? Email fundraising@stfrancisnewquay.org.uk and we'll help kick-start your sky diving challenge.Why did our team choose to throw themselves out of a moving plane at 10,000ft? Read their stories below and donate to support the dogs in our care:🐾Nic's page: www.justgiving.com/campaign/stfrancis-skydive🐾Katie's page: www.gofundme.com/f/im-throwing-myself-out-of-a-plane-for-dogs/cl/s?utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm...
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Join us to celebrate the official Opening of the Newly Rebuilt Kennels
Please come and join St Francis Dogs Home celebrate the opening of our newly rebuilt kennels on Saturday 17th January. Our Open Day
5 January 2026
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ST FRANCIS DOGS HOME ANNOUNCES REVISED SITE PLANS
TO CONTINUE ITS CARE AND SUPPORT FOR RESCUE DOGS IN CORNWALL St Francis Dogs Home, a well-known and loved dog
18 October 2023
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Q&A ON THE NEW SITE PLANS FOR ST FRANCIS DOGS HOME
We are pleased to be able to share with you the welcomed news that St Francis Dogs Home has revised
18 October 2023
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