Welcome to Stray Aid

Stray Aid is a registered charity, Charity No. 1117372, based in Coxhoe, Durham.
Our mission is to rescue, re-unite or rehome the lost, abused, abandoned or unwanted dogs found on the streets in the North East of England.

URGENT APPEAL

We need your help to raise £40,000 to cover the cost of an urgent upgrade to our heating system.
Your donation will make a huge difference to the animals in our care, helping to keep our dogs as cosy and as comfortable as possible during these cold winter months whilst they wait for loving new homes.
To read more and donate to our appeal please click here

Council Found Dogs

The dogs below are in the care of the local councils and are not available for rehoming.

Dogs shown in this section have been found straying by a dog warden or a concerned member of the public. Your dog has been brought to the County Pound at Coxhoe because:

It was out unaccompanied, not wearing an identity disc (which is required under the Environmental Protection Act 1990), or, I…read more.

Vets Diary

Pictured above, veterinary surgeon Allison Latimer BVetMed, MRCVS, with Beauty

"At Stray Aid we provide health checks and cost-effective veterinary treatment to the dogs and cats rescued by the charity during their stay at our kennels.

Since Stray Aid ope...