Manchester & District Home for Lost Dogs was founded in 1893 by a group of Manchester Businessmen who were concerned about the large number of stray dogs roaming the City. The leading members of the group included Mr. Megson a printer and stationer, (who’s firm is still very active) and Mr. Alfred Nixon a leading Chartered Accountant in Manchester, it was his son and partners who continued to play a leading part in the administration of the Home until shortly after the last war in 1949.

Until the re-organisation of Local Government in 1974 the Home was entirely funded by its’ subscribers and legacies, except for small token donation from three Police Authorities.

Our area now covers, Greater Manchester, parts of Derbyshire and Lancashire as far as Wigan and Skelmersdale and North East Cheshire.  In total we cover 34 separate Authorities and call at 70 Police Stations, some on a daily basis, some alternate days and in a few rural areas when requested. Our Animal Ambulances are used for this purpose.  We also work in conjunction with the various Borough Dog Wardens.

only 15% of stray dogs are claimed by their owners this means the healthy dogs stay with us until they are found a permanent and loving home.

Once the dogs are fit and healthy they are put up for adoption, we are always looking for caring permanent and foster homes for our dogs and often have over 150 dogs that are awaiting to find that perfect family.