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❤️ Over 100,000 dogs enter UK shelters every year

Adopting a dog is the best decision you can make

CanAI helps you find the perfect dog for your lifestyle. Personalised matching, shelter information and AI support throughout the whole process.

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🚧 Coming soon · Q3 2026

Real dogs from partner shelters — coming soon.

We're building the platform with partner shelters in Spain and Germany. Sign up and we'll let you know when the first real dogs are live. What you see below are visual examples.

Why adopt

Reasons to choose adoption

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You save a life

More than 100,000 dogs enter UK shelters every year, and many never make it out. Adopting instead of buying is the first step to change that.

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Already socialised

Most adult dogs in shelters already have a clear personality and come neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Fewer surprises.

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Real savings

The adoption fee usually covers microchip, vaccinations, neutering and deworming. A puppy from a breeder can cost ten times more once everything is added up.

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Adults are already trained

An adult dog can stay alone, doesn't chew everything and sleeps at night. The puppy phase can be exhausting — adoption skips it.

Adoption process

How CanAI works for adoption

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Build your life profile

Tell us where you live (flat or house with a garden), how many hours you're out, whether you have kids or other pets.

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Get your personalised match

CanAI analyses the compatibility between your profile and the available dogs. Above 80% match = a really good fit.

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Connect with the shelter

Get the contact details of the shelter or rescue caring for the dog. No middlemen, no fees on top.

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CanAI stays with you

Once you've adopted, CanAI answers your questions: food, training, nearby vets, vaccinations…

🗺️ Choose where to adopt

Organisations in Spain

SPANA España
National shelter network in Spain
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PACMA — Protectoras
Directory of verified shelters in Spain
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📬 Tips for new adopters

No spam. Just practical tips on health, food and behaviour.

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📖 Reads for the big step

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Adopting a bonded pair — what you need to know (UK 2026)
Bonded pairs are dogs UK rescues will only rehome together. Here's why, what it means in practice and how to integrate two dogs successfully.
Read article →🐕
Adopting a senior dog in the UK — what to expect 2026
Why senior dogs from UK rescues are often the most rewarding adoptions, the practical and medical realities, and the UK rescues running senior schemes.
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Becoming a dog foster carer in the UK 2026 — what to expect
How to become a foster carer for Dogs Trust, RSPCA or a smaller rescue, what is covered financially and how to handle the inevitable goodbye.
Read article →

❓ Frequently asked questions about adoption

How much does it cost to adopt a dog in the UK?+
Most shelters charge an adoption fee between £150 and £300. This usually covers microchipping, initial vaccinations, neutering/spaying and a vet check. Some smaller rescues are donation-based if you can show you'll care for the animal properly.
What's the difference between adopting from a shelter and a private rescue?+
Shelters are registered organisations with physical kennels. Private rescues work with foster networks — volunteers who keep the dog in their own home. Both options are legitimate; foster dogs tend to be better socialised because they live in a real domestic setting.
Can I adopt a dog if I work full-time?+
Yes, with the right setup. An adult dog already used to being alone is ideal, paired with a gradual settling-in period. Consider dog walkers or doggy daycare if you're out for more than 6 hours a day. CanAI helps you manage reminders and routines.
What about breeds restricted under the Dangerous Dogs Act?+
Under the UK Dangerous Dogs Act, certain breeds (Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro and XL Bully) are restricted. Ownership requires a Certificate of Exemption, third-party insurance, neutering, microchipping and a muzzle and lead in public. Most shelters won't rehome these breeds directly — they'll explain the legal route if relevant.
Can I return the dog if the adoption doesn't work out?+
Reputable shelters always include a return clause: if the placement doesn't work, the dog comes back to the shelter (never to the street). Most adoptions also include a trial fostering period of 2–4 weeks to minimise returns.
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