Not every microchip merger has gone smoothly.

Eight-year-old Harper lost the home and person she knew when her devoted owner became seriously ill. Four months later, after getting a precious taste of family life again in foster care, she is still waiting for someone to choose her.

A donkey named Dandi, who was among more than 50 other animals seized by the RSPCA from an address in Essex in 2023, is thriving in the care of The Donkey Sanctuary.

This feature describes a typical day at Border Collie Trust GB, from feeding and welfare checks to behavioural assessments and adopter matching. It credits an extraordinary community of staff, volunteers and donors for making its rehoming work possible.

TV presenters Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash have become Redwings Guardians, rehoming miniature Shetland ponies Thumbelina and Mermaid from the charity's Ada Cole Centre in Essex. Redwings retains ownership under its Guardianship Scheme, which has rehomed over 500 animals.

Pet Database, a UK pet microchip database, partners with over 700 rescue organisations to help homeless pets find adoptive families. This feature showcases several dogs seeking new homes through charities including Wonky Pet Rescue and the RSPCA.