Support Our Dogs
There are various ways you can support our dogs
Foster
Fostering is at the heart of what we do — without our foster homes, we simply couldn’t exist. Offering a dog a safe place to land, even temporarily, can be life-changing for them and deeply rewarding for you.
We welcome fosters across mainland Britain, with support and guidance provided every step of the way. Whether you’re available short-term or long-term, we’ll match you with a dog that suits your lifestyle and experience.
We have several types of fostering:
Emergency Fostering – Last-minute or crisis placements, often with limited notice.
Short-Term Fostering – Providing care while we assess a dog or prepare them for adoption.
Long-Term Fostering – Supporting dogs who need extra time to find the right home.
Foster to Adopt – Trial placements for those considering adoption, offering dogs consistency while decisions are made.
Medical Foster – Caring for dogs recovering from illness, injury, or surgery (all veterinary care covered).
Forever Foster – A permanent placement for dogs with ongoing needs, where the rescue continues to support costs and care planning.
All foster carers are expected to provide basic daily care, love, and structure, and to communicate openly with our team about the dog’s progress and needs. We cover veterinary costs and offer support with supplies where needed, but otherwise Fosters are expected to meet day to day living costs.
Fostering saves lives — and we’ll be with you every step of the way.
Fundraise & Donate
Every single donation — whether it’s time, money, or supplies — helps us continue our work with dogs who need urgent care, safe foster spaces, and a fresh start. There are so many ways you can get involved and support La’al Marras:
You can fundraise personally through sponsored events or creative challenges, or connect with us about corporate partnerships, sponsorships, or ethical endorsements. Businesses, groups, and individuals are all welcome — we love working with those who share our values.
We gratefully accept ongoing support through Direct Debits, PayPal, or small tip-style donations via Ko-fi (coming soon). One-off campaigns are also regularly shared through our GoFundMe (coming soon), where you can contribute directly to specific dogs or emergency needs.
If you’d like to sponsor a kennel space, we have options for ongoing support that help cover food, vet care, and enrichment for dogs waiting to be placed.
We also run an Amazon Wishlist and accept donations of physical items through drop-off points and pre-arranged collection points.
If you’re thinking long-term, we also welcome legacy giving — leaving a gift to La’al Marras in your will can change the future for dogs who haven’t even arrived on our doorstep yet.
Whatever you’re able to offer, we’re deeply grateful. Every bit of help creates more space, more care, and more second chances.
Transport
Our transporters play a vital role in getting dogs to safety. While many of our drivers operate independently or through trusted volunteer networks, La’al Marras provides guidance and support to ensure every journey is safe, legal, and low-stress for the dog.
All transporters follow basic welfare standards, including secure containment, access to water, and use of slip leads. Journeys should always comply with DEFRA animal transport guidelines, and drivers should be familiar with safe handling and emergency protocols.
As most volunteers operate as third parties, La’al Marras holds no liability for incidents during independent transport unless arranged directly by our team. However, we do our best to work only with trusted individuals who meet our safety and ethics standards.
"My wife fosters and she told me I was a volunteer transporter last year. She normally just tells me where i'm going and what i'm doing there, so nothing new really! I do love an excuse to spend my days with all the extra puppy cuddles!"
"I do whatever I can for rescue, I foster, train, vet trip, promote, do emergency runs, you name it, if i've got the time, I'm on it. My own girl is a rescue, so I have to get the others to their Mamas too."
"I am retired so always looking for something to do to keep me busy, my daughter introduced me to rescue, so I drive, and she takes care of the dogs on the trip."
"I have co-piloted a couple of runs with my partner and it's a lovely day out together making such a huge difference for a dog. Perfect Date!"
"I enjoy travelling on my days off anyway so I go for runs planned in advance and it gives me an excuse to go up and spend the day before exploring a new place."
Donate
You can support our dogs in various ways:
Food & Other Items
We are very happy to accept any donations of sealed pet food or good quality, usable pet products.
Please get in touch with us using the email button below and we will let you know your nearest drop off point, or when a transporter will next be in your area.
Sponsor A Kennel Space
We step up and step in for as many la'al marras facing emergency situations and crisis as possible.
Keeping a dedicated kennel space with a boarding service allows us to have an available space to fast track an emergency La'al Marra to safety while we find a more long-term solution for them.
Each Kennel Space costs £15 per night.
We have kennel spaces in Cumbria, Buckinghamshire, and the West Midlands.
Monetary Donations
As a small, volunteer-led rescue, we rely entirely on the generosity of our community to keep helping dogs in need. Every donation, no matter the size, goes directly towards food, veterinary care, and safe foster homes for the animals who need us most.
Ways you can donate:
Bank Transfer or Direct Debit – Make a one-off payment or set up a regular standing order straight into our La’al Marras bank account.
Cash Donation Boxes – Soon you will be able to drop spare change into our secure collection tins, located across North West Cumbria. If you are local please contact us for an up-to-date list of these drop off points.
Online Platforms – Support us easily through PayPal. We will be setting up a GoFundMe and Ko-fi soon.
Gifts in Wills – Leave a lasting legacy of kindness by remembering La’al Marras in your will.
Fundraising & Sponsorship – From sponsored walks to bake sales, every effort makes a difference.
Together, these contributions allow us to cover urgent veterinary bills, provide daily care for our dogs, and give every La’al Marra the best chance at a brighter future.
Amazon Wishlist
We have a huge selection of items added to our wishlist starting at 99p.
We regularly post dog specific lists if a dog arrives without belongings, or has a need for particular items. These dogs will have their own specific tags in the wishlist.
The wishlist is set up so our generous gifters can also choose their own items to send to the dogs.
Please add a note to any gifts if you would like your purchase to go to a particular dog or situation.