Adopt a La'al Marra
How To Adopt A La'al Marra
Step 1
Browse Our List of Current Dogs (Scroll Down)
Start by exploring our list of dogs currently looking for homes. Each profile includes key information such as personality, needs, and ideal home environment. If you see a dog who might be the right fit, take your time to read through their details carefully — this helps make sure both you and the dog have the best chance at a happy match. If you don't see a perfect match, please fill in an adoption application with as much detail as possible about the kind of dog you are looking for. We can still go through the approval process and then let you know when we have suitable dogs for you to choose from. Adopters on our waiting list get first refusal of dogs ready for adoption, so most La'al Marras do not need to be advertised on the website at all.
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Step 2
Click on the Apply to Adopt button
Once you've found a dog or have a type of dog in mind you're ready to apply for, click the "Apply to Adopt" button below or next to the dogs profile. This will take you to our online application form, where we ask a few questions to learn more about your family, lifestyle, and what you're looking for in a dog. We use this to ensure that every adoption is safe, ethical, and in the best interest of the dog.
Applications include Proof of ID, Proof of Address, Proof of permission to keep pets in a rental property, photos of your home and a short video of your home. In applicable cases owners of banned breeds may be asked to show their exemption certificates and those requesting to adopt an unneutered or unspayed dog may be asked for proof of neutering or spaying of existing pets in the home.
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Step 3
Book your homecheck!
After reviewing your application, a member of our team will be in touch to arrange your homecheck. This is a friendly visit (either in person or via video call) to chat through your setup, answer any questions you have, and make sure your home is safe and suitable for the dog you've applied for. Once passed, you'll be ready to welcome your new La'al Marra.
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Our Available Dogs
Please scroll down to meet all of our available dogs. All dogs available for adoption currently live in a family home.
Microchip & Vaccinations
All dogs currently available for adoption are microchipped and will have at the very least their first vaccination. If a dog requires their second vaccination potential adopters will be made aware of this.
Health Checks
All dogs available for adoption have been cleared by our vet as happy, healthy and ready to find their family.
For some dogs there will be travel limits advised by the vets which will be visible on their profile.
Spaying & Neutering
Some of our unspayed and unneutered dogs will be subject to a spay or neutering contact. This could be due to age, health, timing of seasons or to avoid unneccessarily long stays in foster placements.
We endeavour to spay and neuter as much as possible while dogs is in our care, but funding is limited and we rehome as responsibly as possible while ensuring that dogs do not remain stuck in kennel spaces or foster care.
Our adoption fees reflect the possibility that adopters may need to spay or neuter their new pet.
Assessing
All dogs currently available for adoption are currently living in family homes, whether still with their original family or in foster care.
All dogs have been extensively observed interacting with dogs, cats, children, and strangers. Training and behaviours are assessed and extenstive information about the dog is shared with any suitable applicant.
Reggie
7 Year Old, Male, Bull Lurcher
- Dog Friendly (initially wary of males)
- Cat Friendly, happy to share outside space but NOT home tested
- Child Friendly, All Ages
- Lives in kennel, not within home
Location: Cumbria, England. Transport can be arranged across mainland Britain.
Reggie’s early life was shaped by people who trained him for sport hunting, but his sweet, gentle nature wasn’t what they were looking for, and they discarded him. At just 10 months old, he found a new, loving home where he’s been cherished ever since. Unfortunately, due to a relationship breakdown and no access to dog-friendly housing, Reggie and his daughter Bow are now seeking a new family together — or separately, if needed.
Reggie has lived outdoors all his life with free access to a heated kennel, but that hasn’t dulled his affection for people. He loves his walks, has excellent recall, and is sociable when meeting others. He may initially raise his hackles when meeting new male dogs, but quickly relaxes once he feels there’s no threat. At home, he peacefully shares his space with Bow and previously lived alongside the family cat.
He’s familiar with boarding kennels and should transition well to a new primary caregiver. Ideally, Reggie and Bow will be rehomed together, but this is not essential. They will remain with their current owner until the right home is found.
Foster or Adopt
Bow
1 Year Old, Female, Bull Lurcher
- Dog Friendly
- No Cat Experience
- Child Friendly, All Ages
- Lives in Kennel, not within family home
Location: Cumbria, England. Transport can be arranged across mainland Britain.
At just a year old, this energetic young lurcher is full of life and ready to start her next chapter. With brilliant recall, a lovely nature, and a gentle way with dogs and children alike, she’s a bright and friendly soul who’ll make a fantastic companion for an active home.
She currently lives in a kennel block on her owner’s property, so house life will be a new adventure — but with the right guidance and patience, she’s sure to settle in well. She walks beautifully on a standard collar and lead, and is happy to get out and about exploring.
Bow has grown up alongside her father Reggie (aged 7), and ideally we would love to see them rehomed together — but they can be separated if the right homes come along.
She hasn’t met any cats, so we’re looking for a cat-free home
Foster or Adopt
Smokey
Age, Male, Mixed Breed
- NO Dogs
- NO Cats
- Children 7+
Location: Yorkshire. Transport can be arranged by a third party volunteer transport network to anywhere in mainland England, Scotland or Wales.
Smokey is a long-term foster dog who has found himself under the care of La'al Marras after his Mum was lead to believe he would be taken care of at a 'reputable rescue' while she would be in hospital for an extended stay. Sadly that was not the case and Smokey arrived with us a skinny, scarred shell of himself.
Smokey has had two long-term foster placements, and in both family homes he has built up a fantastic bond with the children. He is a calm and gentle boy in the home, but sadly due to his experiences he is now very reactive towards other dogs. This means he must have a strong handler on walks, and must never be let off-lead in a public area.
Foster ONLY
Brian
20 Month Old, French Bulldog
- No Dogs
- No Cats
- No Children
Location: Cumbria, England. Transport can be arranged all across mainland Britain.
La'al Marras Gary and Brian are littermates that no longer want to share their toys, home or family. They were living with three other dogs but have decided to branch out on their own and find their own families after squabbles between themselves and with the other dogs kept escalated.
Available to Foster or Adopt
Gary
20 Month Old, French Bulldog
Intact (Contract)
- NO Dogs
- NO Cats
- Older Children 10+
Location: Cumbria, England. Transport can be arranged all across mainland Britain.
La'al Marras Gary and Brian are littermates that no longer want to share their toys, home or family. They were living with three other dogs but have decided to branch out on their own and find their own families after squabbles between themselves and with the other dogs kept escalated.
Gary is a typical French Bulldog, he is boisterous, stubborn but a heck of a character and would make a wonderful family pet as he absolutely loves cuddles and kisses.
Gary has a retained testicle and is awaiting a thorough clinical assessment about neutering due to the placement. This does not affect him in any way.
Gary loves to play hide and seek, wrestle with his favourite toy crocodile and give people gentle lizard-type blep kisses on the mouth.
Available to Foster or Adopt
Sylvia
2 Year Old, Belgian Malinois X Labrador
Unspayed (Contract)
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Children 5+
Location: Cumbria, England. Transport can be arranged across mainland Britain.
Sylvie is a fantastic La'al Marra. She was rescued from a backyard breeder as a very young pup and was nursed back to health. Once she was well enough to move along she sadly fell victim to the 'Curse of the Black Dog' and has been overlooked time and time again, seeing all her foster friends leave before her.
She is very clever and eager to please her people, she values connection over any toy or treat. She is very energetic, and has fantastic recall so is the perfect dog to take on long walks to quiet beaches.
Sylvia is bark reactive to strangers coming in to her home, and this has been due to a series of unfortunate events which has made her distrustful of new people. She needs slow introductions but then will be your best friend for life and is incredibly devoted.
Sylvie has been brilliant with every animal she has ever met, from the revolving door of foster dogs, to cats, to small furries and birds. She is great with children, especially when children are feeling unwell and enjoys a cuddle with children in the household.
She walks very well on her lead and is used to regular train travel, though will bark when it is busy or people approach her.
Adopt ONLY
Phyllis 'Big Phil'
5 Year Old, English Bulldog
Unspayed (Contract)
NO Dogs
Dog-Savvy Cats
NO Children
Location: Cumbria, England. Phyllis can travel to anywhere in mainland Britain.
Big Phil was given this name to boost her reputation amongst the other dogs as she arrived with a much smaller bulldog who was pushing her around. They lived together in the lock-up at the back of a furniture warehouse for 18 months before a lovely lady heard of their plight and helped to liberate them.
Phyllis is a lovely La'al Marra but due to her difficult past she has a few triggers and behavioural issues which are fear based. Her little potato body lacks an external tail (pocketed tail) and she has a 'mean' set face which can make body language difficult to read for people and dogs alike.
She builds a strong bond with a primary caregiver, so ideally needs a single person household as she can become protective of her chosen human. She enjoys a social sniff of other dogs but becomes overwhelmed quickly with dogs in her space or near her possessions. Phil cannot be crated due to anxieties that make her very defensive of the space, and she needs an owner who can reassure her by taking charge in a situation that triggers her.
Foster or Adopt
Bella
4 Year Old, Exotic Mini Pocket Bulldog
Unspayed (Medical Contract)
Dog Selective
Dog-Savvy Cats
Children 12+
Location: Cumbria, England.
Adoptive home MUST be in the local area, meet and greets with any household dogs mandatory.
Bella became a La'al Marra when her owner could no longer take care of her or the other dog, Mabel. They both arrived together, in need of urgent vet care and bickering between themselves. Mabel was well enough to be rehomed before Bella, as Bella has ongoing health problems. She needs daily medication, a specialist diet, and will never be able to be spayed for health reasons. She will experience flare ups of her conditions where she goes through cycles of hair loss, difficulty breathing and phantom pregnancies. Bellas future home will need to be very understanding and accommodating, and understand the level of commitment that a special dog needs.
Adopt ONLY
Kevin
3 Year Old, Olde Tyme Bulldog
Intact (Contract)
Dog Friendly (still learning manners)
No Cat Experience
Children 12+
Location: Cumbria, England but can travel anywhere mainland Britain.
Kevin (by choice), became a La'al Marra when a dog named Bane was surrendered by his very loving family when their newborn baby suffered a severe allergic reaction to him. He decided only his first family could call him by his first name as he has ignored every attempt staff have made to get his attention and will only answer to Kevin.
Kevin is a very sweet, playful boy but can get a little boisterous and humpy with dogs and humans. He is still learning his manners. He walks well on a harness and lead, but will pull on just a collar.
Kevin is not neutered and will therefore be subject to a neutering contract.
Adopt ONLY
Adoption Fees
We are entirely non-profit, our adoption fees go directly towards supporting the next la'al marra that needs our help.
Foster to Adopt
We sometimes have dogs in our care which are Foster or Adopt, which can also be Foster to Adopt.
This usually means there is no current foster placement with space to take them on from their current placement or they would be better suited to another type of foster home.
In these circumstances it is beneficial for the dog to be placed in a family home as soon as possible for continued assessment if needed and to ensure home environment socialisation is continued as much as possible.
We also occasionally have Foster to Adopt La'al Marras who have been in their primary foster placement for a long time and need a little boost to get them in to a home to allow us to keep our busiest foster homes in rotation.
£Donation
La'al Marras Under Yan
Puppies, and older puppies up to 12 months.
Although they may seem like a blank slate, our younger dogs often arrive with just as many needs as the older ones — sometimes more. The first year is critical for shaping their behaviour and well-being, so we take extra care to ensure they’re placed in committed homes that understand the responsibility of raising a dog through adolescence.
Your £250 fee contributes toward essential early care, including vaccinations, microchipping, flea and worm treatment, vet check-ups, and where possible, neutering or a voucher toward it. It also helps cover the training, food, and equipment they may have needed in foster care.
This adoption fee supports their solid start — and makes room for the next little one who needs us.
£250
La'al Marras 1yr+
This fee covers the majority of our dogs.
By the time they are ready for adoption, these dogs have typically been transported to a suitable available foster home, and spent time being assessed. Foster homes are also where they’ve received vet care, and plenty of love, which a lot of our La'al Marras need to be adoption ready.
We do our best to match each dog with the right home, based on their needs and personality — and we’re happy to guide you through that decision.
Your adoption fee of £150 helps cover a small part of the cost of care, including vaccinations, microchipping, parasite treatment, neutering (where possible), and food during their stay with us. The rest is supported through donations and fundraising, so every adoption truly makes room for the next life we can save.
£150
Our Luckiest Pups
Below are some of our beloved La'al Marras who were lucky enough to find their family.
Digger
5 Year Old, Staffy X
Neutered
Dog Friendly
No Cat Experience
Children of All Ages
Location: Cumbria, England but can travel anywhere mainland Britain.
Digger came to us from a very devoted and loving family...
ADOPTED
Nala
5 Year Old, Female, English Bulldog
- Dog Friendly, but Resource Guards
- Cat Friendly
- Children 7+
Location: Cumbria. Transport can be arranged across mainland Britain.
Our La'al Marra Nala came to us when her human brothers complex health needs meant that Nala was being left home alone and lonely during frequent hospital visits, so her heartbroken Mam made the difficult choice to find Nala a second family to love and cherish her.
Nala joined her family at 8wks old but has done amazingly in her foster placement. She is a complete cuddlebug and prefers snuggling with the fosters teenager. She likes to be tucked in to bed at night, but she is also crate trained and can be comfortably left for a few hours if needed.
Nala has a different dynamic with all of the other dogs in the household. She tends to relax and having grooming pamper sessions with the girlies, and break out her wrestling moves to play with the boys.
As a typical English Bulldog, Nala can get jealous sharing too much of the attention, so ideally needs a family who can split attention between Nala and any other pets. She resource guards, so cannot have toys, treats or be fed alongside another dog.
Adopted
Mabel
4 Year Old, French Bulldog
Unspayed (Medical Contract)
Dog Friendly (No intact males)
Cat Friendly
Child Friendly, All Ages
Location: Cumbria, England but can travel anywhere mainland Britain.
Digger came to us from a very devoted and loving family...
ADOPTED
Maggie
5 Year Old, Female, English Bulldog
Spayed
Dog Friendly Outside the Home
Cat Friendly
Child Friendly, All Ages
Location: Cumbria, England but can travel anywhere mainland Britain.
Digger came to us from a very devoted and loving family...
ADOPTED
Edna
1 Year Old, Female, Greyhound X
Belgian Malinois
Unspayed (Contract)
Dog Friendly
Cat Friendly
Child Friendly, All Ages
Location: Cumbria, England but can travel anywhere mainland Britain.
Digger came to us from a very devoted and loving family...
ADOPTED
Gandalf
3 Year Old, Male, Irish Wolfhound X Greyhound
Neutered
Dog Friendly
Cat Experience
Child Friendly, All Ages
Location: Cumbria, England but can travel anywhere mainland Britain.
Gandalf came to us when his owners health...
ADOPTED via
Willow
1 Year Old, Female, Pocket Bulldog
Spayed
Dog Friendly
No Cat Experience
Child Friendly, 10yrs+
Location: London, England
Adopted
Freddy
Approx 4 Year Old, Male, Lurcher
Intact, Cannot Be Neutered At Present
No Dogs, Reactive
No Cats
Child Friendly, All Ages
Location: London, England