Who We Are
Brighter Days Rescue is a registered dog rescue charity in England dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming dogs. With excellent facilities and a committed team of staff and volunteers, we ensure every dog receives exceptional care.
We operate two centres: our main facility in Penkridge, where we can care for up to 30 dogs at a time in spacious kennels with grooming areas, expansive outdoor spaces, and access to an on-site behaviourist; and a smaller, more specialist site in Lancaster, which holds up to 5 dogs and provides a quieter, more tailored environment for dogs who need extra time and support.
Together, these centres offer safe, nurturing, and loving havens for dogs as they wait for their forever homes.
- Registered Charity No.: 1207001
What We Do
Since our founding in 2022, we have rescued and rehomed over 400 dogs: a testament to the dedication of our team and the generosity of our donors and volunteers. Operating from our kennel facilities, we take in dogs from a variety of situations, both in the UK and abroad.
In the UK, we support owners who can no longer care for their pets and work closely with local vets to help dogs who are unclaimed or at risk of unnecessary euthanasia. We know that surrendering a beloved dog is an emotional and difficult decision, which is why our team is always here to listen, understand the challenges families face, and offer compassionate support.
Our mission also extends beyond the UK. We partner with trusted rescue organisations in Spain, Bosnia, Romania, and Bulgaria to help street dogs and dogs in public shelters who have little chance of finding homes locally. Through responsible partnerships, comprehensive health checks, full vaccinations, and safe transport arrangements, we give these dogs the opportunity to find loving families here in the UK.
Across everything we do, our commitment remains the same: to rehome each dog responsibly and ensure they are placed with loving, well-matched families through a thorough adopter screening process. While our resources are not limitless, our mission is unwavering: to give brighter futures to dogs facing difficult circumstances, wherever they come from. Every dog deserves a chance at a happy life, and we are dedicated to making that possible.
Our Facility
Kennels
Our Penkridge facility can accommodate up to 30 dogs. All kennels are oversized and provide both indoor and outdoor access for 12 hours a day. Each dog has their own bed, toy basket, water bowl, heat lamp, and fan, ensuring they are comfortable in all weathers. Outdoor areas are spacious, and larger kennels can house up to three small to medium dogs together.
Our kennels are monitored 24/7 with live cameras, allowing staff to respond immediately if any dog shows signs of distress.
Compounds
The compounds offer secure spaces for dogs to stretch their legs, play, and socialise safely. These areas are equipped with toys, tunnels, paddling pools, and agility equipment, which are refreshed daily to keep our dogs active and engaged. When appropriate, dogs who enjoy company are encouraged to play together in the compounds.
Sanctuary
The sanctuary is a special area for long-term residents or dogs who will be staying with us for extended periods. It allows these dogs to spend most of their day outside their kennels and is designed to be a calming environment, with dog-friendly plants and enrichment activities that help reduce stress and encourage mental engagement. Dogs are rotated through the sanctuary throughout the day, and it is also used for training purposes.
Grooming Salon
We have an on-site groom room, ensuring all our dogs are clean, comfortable, and well-groomed. A trained staff member conducts welfare grooms for dogs who arrive uncomfortable or in need of extra care.
Dawn – from Dawn’s Gentle Grooming – is our professional volunteer groomer who generously donates her time to provide full grooms for the dogs in our care.
Our Foster Scheme
We work hard to keep our kennels as calm and stress-free as possible, because no dog should feel distressed while waiting for a home.
Dogs who struggle in kennels often take longer to be adopted, so placing them in foster care is in their best interest. In a foster home, they feel more relaxed and are much more likely to find their forever family. This also frees up kennel space for dogs who are comfortable in that environment.
All of our foster carers are dedicated volunteers who kindly open their homes to dogs until adoption. While in foster care, the charity provides all food and covers veterinary costs, while also keeping in touch to ensure we have up-to-date information to share with potential adopters.
Community Work
Our charity goes beyond helping dogs, we’re also proud to support our local community.
We visit schools and care homes that have chosen us as their charity partner. In schools, we deliver engaging educational and safety talks, often bringing along suitable dogs so children can learn how to interact with them safely. In care homes, our visits bring companionship and joy to residents, often sparking wonderful conversations as they reminisce about dogs they’ve loved in the past.
We also provide valuable opportunities for young people pursuing careers with animals. Veterinary and animal care students can gain hands-on experience through our work experience placements, while learners at a local college benefit from sessions led by our SEN specialist, Katy, where they can apply their skills in real-life situations.
