About Fetchabl

And our mission to get more dogs into forever homes

Our Story

In 2025, when we set out to adopt our dog, we quickly hit the same problem thousands of prospective owners run into every day. Finding dogs at smaller, independent rescue centres meant keeping 20 browser tabs open, endlessley refreshing social media, and hoping that we didn't miss out on the perfect dog for us. In the end, we adopted through a large national charity simply because their listing system worked.

It made us realise how hard it is for independent rescue centres to get their dogs seen. Most smaller rescue centres put every pound and hour they have straight into animal care, so they don't have the time or budget to manage digital marketing.

That's why we built Fetchabl.

Fetchabl brings listings from rescue centres across the UK into one clean, simple search tool. It gives local shelters the same visibility as national organisations, and it gives adopters a single place to look.

Easier for adopters. Greater exposure for rescues. More dogs in forever homes.

Ranger, a dog we rescued
Ranger, our Siberian Husky, adopted August 2025

What Fetchabl Is

A single place to browse dogs from verified UK rescues and filter by what matters to you. When you have found a dog that you are interested in adopting, you can click through to enquire about adoption with the rescue centre via their preferred contact method.

How Fetchabl Works

For adopters, the process is simple:

  1. Browse for available dogs by location, breed, age, and other filters.
  2. Click through to the dog listings for more information.
  3. Enquire about adoption directly with the rescue centre via their preferred contact method.

For rescue centre partners who want to list dogs on Fetchabl, the process is just as simple:

  1. Get in touch with us via email here
  2. We'll verify your rescue centre
  3. While we get started, we will update listings on your behalf without any extra work for you (as long as your website listings are kept up to date). If you do not have a website, we can provide a simple listing page for your rescue centre on Fetchabl.
  4. Once your listings are live, adopters can find your dogs on Fetchabl and enquire about adoption directly with you.

Our Commitments

Fetchabl is committed to responsible pet adoption practices and fully complies with Pet Advertising Advisory Group (PAAG) guidelines. For the full PAAG guidelines, please visit their website. In short:

  • We only list dogs from verified rescue centres and rehoming organisations.
  • We do not list dogs from private sellers or unlicensed breeders.
  • All dogs have documented microchip status, vaccination records, and flea/worm treatment.
  • We prioritise the health, safety, and wellbeing of every dog listed on our platform.

We aim to make Fetchabl a safe, trustworthy, and user-friendly platform for both adopters and rescue centres.

  • A clear, accessible search experience designed for both adopters and rescue centres.
  • Up-to-date listings: We work closely with partner rescues to keep our search data as accurate and fresh as possible.
  • Fair and unbiased search results, with no paid priority given to specific rescue centres or dogs.
  • Always free for rescues: Listing dogs on Fetchabl will always be 100% free for verified rescue organisations.

Run a Rescue?

We're onboarding our first rescue centres. It's free, it always will be, and every enquiry goes straight to you.

Get In Touch

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fetchabl free to use?

Yes - free for adopters, and free for rescue centres, and it always will be.

How do I adopt a dog I see on Fetchabl?

Click through to the dog's listing page and get in touch with the rescue directly via their preferred contact method - Fetchabl doesn't handle the adoption process itself.

How are rescue centres verified?

We only list dogs from registered rescue centres and rehoming organisations - not private sellers or unlicensed breeders.

I run a rescue - how do I list my dogs?

Get in touch with us here and we'll take it from there.

I've spotted a listing that looks wrong or suspicious - what do I do?

Every dog listing has a "Report this Listing" link - reports are reviewed by our team.

How do you make money if Fetchabl is free for adopters and rescues?

We don't! Fetchabl is a passion project. It currently costs us money to run, and of course a lot of time. We hope to find a sustainable way to cover our costs in the future (e.g. adverts, affiliates, sponsors), but we will never charge adopters or rescue centres for using Fetchabl.