We give dogs a second chance at happiness.

We believe that every dog deserves to be treated with respect, dignity and love. Our aim is to look for loving UK homes for forgotten Spanish dogs, whilst providing a safe haven for the most vulnerable.

Why support us?

Dogs in Spain are the victims of very harsh treatment, when not killed, they are abandoned in the streets or taken to the many council pounds where they languish in overcrowded conditions without love, care or attention.

Our aim is to look for loving UK homes for these dogs whilst providing a safe haven for the most vulnerable, who would not survive in the pound. Whether they are young, old, big or small, we do everything in our power to help.

Our work does not finish when a rescue dog arrives at their adoptive home. We offer professional behavioural support to ensure that the process of settling in a rescue is successful and rewarding for both the adopter and dog.

At Five Circles Dog Rescue, we are a small team, fully committed to supporting Spanish rescue dogs and their new families for life.

Our Trustees

  • I am originally from Spain but have been living in the UK for 20 years now. I became involved in rescue when I adopted a sweet Podenco Maneto from the south of Spain.

    Being Spanish, I'm all too familiar with the conditions and mistreatment that Spanish dogs endure, so I decided not just to adopt, but to actively work to help as many dogs as possible.

    I am proud to have been involved in the rescue and adoption of more than 1,000 dogs and understand that adoption is not just about finding homes, but the right homes.

    I firmly believe that the work of rescuers does not finish when the dog arrives; our charity continues to ensure that dogs and adopters settle into their new lives together by providing close support and advice for as long as it takes.

  • I rescued two dogs from abroad in 2016 and the experience has been more rewarding than I ever imagined.

    As a huge dog lover I found it hard to believe that so many dogs are tossed on to the streets without a second thought. Due to traumatic pasts and mistreatment, I understand that some dogs do not arrive perfect, but love and patience can completely transform them - it's magical to be a part of.

    Many people believe that dogs end up in pounds through some fault of their own, but it’s rarely the case - I want to push that message that these dogs have been totally let down by humans, it's not their fault.

    Rather than watch these dreadful things happen, I decided I wanted to get involved and actually do something about it. There is nothing more rewarding than a happy ending!

  • After many years in the corporate world I was lucky enough to be able to change my life and follow a path that I feel passionately about - dogs! After owning many problem free dogs in the past I changed the way I think about dogs after getting my first ever rescue, a terrier named Dennis. I struggled to find a successful approach that seemed appropriate for both him and me. Gradually through research and increasing involvement in the dog world I discovered more up-to-date and forward thinking methodologies. Dennis improved immensely as a result. I learned about how dogs communicate, what their instinctive behaviours are, how different the drives and instincts are of different breeds, how to look at the whole picture and not just symptoms and how with a calm, holistic, informed, kind and relaxed approach life can be improved immensely for everyone.

    I now work professionally as a dog trainer and behaviour consultant and speak at seminars and workshops in the UK and abroad. My first book 'How To Handle Living With Your Dog' was published in 2008 by ShortStack Publishing. I also served as Chair of the Pet Dog Trainers of Europe for several years.

    ​Full Member of APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers) and ABTC (Animal Behaviour and Training Council).

Get in touch

If you have any questions about our charity, the adoption process or anything else, please reach out to us at adoption@fivecirclesdogrescue.org. Keep in mind that we are a small team so we may take a few days to respond.

You can also check out our FAQs by visiting our Adoption page below