Dogs Trust is the UK's largest dog welfare charity and is dedicated to ensuring the welfare of dogs everywhere. Through its network of 17 Rehoming Centres across the UK, the charity cares for over 16,000 stray, unwanted and abandoned dogs each year. Formerly known as the National Canine Defence League, the charity was founded in 1891 to protect dogs from 'torture and ill-usage of every kind'. Over 115 years later, Dogs Trust is now one of the country's leading charities and continues to pursue its goals with determination.

While a dog is in the care of Dogs Trust it will receive the very best of care and attention, but Dogs Trust works tirelessly to ensure that each and every dog goes to a happy and loving home of its own. Through a careful homechecking system, staff also ensures that a dog and his new owners are the perfect match.

As suggested by its famous slogan, "A Dog is for Life, Not Just for Christmas", Dogs Trust is dedicated to promoting the message of responsible dog ownership. The charity invests in campaigns to reduce the number of stray, unwanted and abandoned dogs by promoting neutering, microchipping, and invests in education programmes to reach the dog owners of tomorrow.

Dogs Trust has a non-destruction policy, and will never put a healthy dog to sleep. The charity is working towards the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free from the threat of unnecessary destruction.

The Dogmobile - kindly donated by PetPlan - is a large vehicle, fitted with luxury air conditioned kennels. It's designed to tour the country visiting events with some gorgeous dogs that are seeking new, loving homes from the nearest Rehoming Centre. The Dogmobile helps people to find out more about rehoming a rescue dog and the work of Dogs Trust. It is also great fun for children to come and say hello to the lovely dogs and help dispel a few myths about rescue dogs.

 www.dogstrust.org.uk