Just For Dogs

Just For Dogs Established 1997 JFD is a charity dedicated to the care and rehoming of abandoned, or unwanted dogs💙

Rescue and Rehoming Dog Rescue Charity dedicated to giving shelter, medical attention when necessary, to vaccinate & neuter, all the dogs that come into our care before finding them forever, loving and responsible homes.

05/09/2026

⭐️ VOLUNTEERS’ VIEW ⭐️

Meet Rachel! 👋🐾

Rachel joined the JFD volunteer family in December 2025 and has quickly become a huge part of our dogs’ lives. ❤️

One of the wonderful things about our volunteers is that they get to know our dogs beyond the kennel. Whether it’s heading out for walks, playing on the field, enjoying cuddles or going on adventures, they get to see those little quirks and personalities that we don’t always get to show you! 🥰

So, who better to tell you about our dogs than the people who spend so much time with them?

Today, Rachel is giving us her Volunteer’s View of Juke 🐶💛

Here’s what she has to say about this wonderful boy… 🐾

🏡 Juke’s home requirements:
✨ Experienced owners
✨ No cats
✨ No children
✨ Adopters willing to continue his training

Could Juke be the one you’ve been waiting for? ❤️

05/09/2026

If you haven’t already arrived at the Marehay Event, a great old fashioned and traditional village show and entered the dog show there’s still time to do so and enjoy an afternoon supporting local and of course the Just For dogs rescue centre.

Huge thanks to our fundraising team for giving their time so generously today - Our Shirls, Helen Morley & Helen. 👏👏👏👏

05/09/2026

The gorgeous faces you see are still waiting patiently for their forever families. 🐾🏡

Could you be the one they’ve been waiting for? 💙

🐾🐶 DOGS, DOGS & MORE DOGS! 🐶🐾We’re delighted to be running the Novelty Dog Show at Marehay Village Fete tomorrow! 🎉So, g...
04/09/2026

🐾🐶 DOGS, DOGS & MORE DOGS! 🐶🐾

We’re delighted to be running the Novelty Dog Show at Marehay Village Fete tomorrow! 🎉

So, get those tails wagging, paws polished and best expressions ready… because every dog has a chance to shine! ❤️

There are 12 fun classes to choose from:

🐾 Waggiest Tail
🐾 Best 6 Legs – dog & handler!
🐾 Dog in Best Condition
🐾 Best Family – 2 or more dogs from the same home
🐾 Best Rescue
🐾 Most Appealing Eyes
🐾 Prettiest Lady
🐾 Most Stunning Guy
🐾 Best Crossbreed
🐾 Best Pedigree
🐾 Best Expression
🐾 Judge’s Favourite

And, of course, we’ll finish with Best in Show & Reserve Best in Show! 🏆🐶

Entries open from 12 noon, with the Dog Show commencing at 1.00pm.

Entry is just £2 per class, with funds helping to raise money for Just for Dogs and supporting your local rescue centre with a strict non-destruct policy. ❤️🐾

And remember… you don’t need a Crufts champion to enter! Whether your dog is pedigree, crossbreed, rescue, young, old, perfectly behaved or a complete little character — we want to see them! 😂🥰

📍 Marehay Village Fete
📅 Tomorrow — Saturday 5th September
⏰ Entries from 12 noon | Dog Show 1.00pm.

Bring your best friend along and let’s see who takes home the rosette! 🏵️🐾

We can’t wait to see you — and your gorgeous four-legged family members! ❤️

Many happy first birthday returns to our very special siblings, Sidney (formerly Scooby) and Ada (formerly Daphne)! 🎂🎉❤️...
04/09/2026

Many happy first birthday returns to our very special siblings, Sidney (formerly Scooby) and Ada (formerly Daphne)! 🎂🎉❤️

One year old today, and just look at them! 🥰

From sharing those early days together at JFD to now living their own very special dreams, each of them has their very own family, their very own adventures and, most importantly, a life filled with love, happiness and security.

Happy 1st birthday, beautiful Sidney & Ada.
We hope your day is filled with treats, cuddles, fun and everything your little hearts could possibly wish for. 🎂🐾❤️

And somewhere, we’re sure Scooby and Daphne would be very proud of how wonderfully their stories have turned out. 🥹❤️

☕🐾 COFFEE FOR A CAUSE 🐾☕What if your morning coffee could help change a dog’s life?We’re asking you to make one little s...
02/09/2026

☕🐾 COFFEE FOR A CAUSE 🐾☕

What if your morning coffee could help change a dog’s life?

We’re asking you to make one little swap…

☕ Skip your usual coffee for one day and donate what you would have spent instead.

That £3–£5 might only buy you a coffee that lasts 20 minutes, but for a rescue dog, that same donation could help towards food, medication, veterinary care, warmth and everything they need while waiting for their forever home. ❤️

You don’t need to make a huge donation. You don’t need to commit to giving every month.

Just one coffee. One small act. One big difference. 🐶

So next time you reach for your morning coffee, why not make it a Coffee for a Cause? ☕❤️

Skip the sip. Give a dog a chance. Use the donation button below to donate 🐾

🌞Goodbye Summer. Hello Autumn… 🍂Dear Bella & Theodore ❤️Two of our long-term residents soaking up the autumn sunshine to...
01/09/2026

🌞Goodbye Summer. Hello Autumn… 🍂

Dear Bella & Theodore ❤️

Two of our long-term residents soaking up the autumn sunshine today, making the most of the last of those warm summer rays. ☀️

Looking at this photograph, you could almost imagine that they’re simply enjoying a lazy afternoon in the sunshine…

But for Bella & Theodore, a bed of concrete was once all too familiar.

As street dogs, there were no cosy beds, no soft blankets, no warm homes and no one to care where they slept or whether they were safe.

Today, thankfully, life is very different. ❤️

They can stretch out in the sunshine, completely relaxed and without a care in the world, knowing that they are safe, loved and cared for.

From sleeping on concrete because they had no choice… to choosing their favourite sunny spot because they can. 🥰

Happy first day of autumn, beautiful girls. 🍂❤️

Forever Besties

✨Just for Dogs - Gala Night ✨An unforgettable evening of glamour, celebration, and giving back! 🐾🥂Join us for a spectacu...
01/09/2026

✨Just for Dogs - Gala Night ✨

An unforgettable evening of glamour, celebration, and giving back! 🐾🥂

Join us for a spectacular night featuring fantastic entertainment, a sumptuous buffet, and an exciting grand raffle with premium prizes to be won - all in support of our beloved four-legged friends. 🐶💛

We will be joined by the talented The Midnight Pumpkin Trucks, it’s going to be a night to remember!🤩

🎟️ Tickets: £20 Adults, £10 Under 12
📅 14th November | 7 PM
📍 Littleover Social Club, Blagreaves Lane, Derby, DE23 1FQ

Dress up, celebrate, and help make a difference for dogs in need. Every ticket helps support a wonderful cause. 🐾✨

Come raise a glass, win some amazing prizes, and give back to our best friends! 🐶

If you are interested in attending this beautiful event, please contact us via email. Tickets to be paid for in advance and can be collected or emailed.🪩

❤️ Not many people know this…What’s in a Logo?Way back in 1997 — 29 years ago — we were preparing to open the doors of J...
31/08/2026

❤️ Not many people know this…

What’s in a Logo?

Way back in 1997 — 29 years ago — we were preparing to open the doors of Just For Dogs Rescue & Rehoming Centre.

We had our name, Just For Dogs (thanks to founder member Pebble Evans ❤️), but there was one very important question still to answer…

“What about a logo?”

While we were debating what our logo should look like, the phone rang.

The dog warden had been called to collect a stray dog from the police station.

“She was found last night, tied to a lamppost.”

As was usual at the time, before bringing this frightened street dog into our care, she was taken to the vets for a quick health check and her first vaccination.

She was given a clean bill of health…

But then the vet discovered something that caused quite a stir.

Amber was approximately five weeks pregnant. 🥹

Amber, who we were told was a Welsh Foxhound, went on to give birth to six beautiful, healthy Foxhound puppies.

And so, in the summer of 1997, something else was born…

Not just six puppies in our brand-new rescue centre, but the Just For Dogs logo.

A hound.

Tied to a lamppost.

A symbol that told the story of why we existed in the first place — the abandoned, unwanted and frightened dogs who needed someone to care enough to give them a second chance.

And there she is… Amber. ❤️

Almost three decades later, that little logo still carries her story with it.

Every picture tells a story.
But sometimes, a logo does too. 🐾❤️

HAPPY BANK HOLIDAY!!!🥰Wish you were here,...Love Vinnie ♥️🐾
31/08/2026

HAPPY BANK HOLIDAY!!!🥰

Wish you were here,...
Love Vinnie ♥️🐾

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Just For Dogs, Mansell Meadows, North Lane
Ashbourne
DE63BE

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Monday 9am - 11am
Tuesday 9am - 11am
Wednesday 9am - 11am
Thursday 9am - 11am
Friday 9am - 11am
Saturday 9am - 11am
Sunday 9am - 11am

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