Birmingham Dogs Home has announced the temporary closure of its Wolverhampton centre as it embarks on a major £4.1 million refurbishment, designed to transform the facility and significantly improve the experience and welfare of the dogs in its care.

The Wolverhampton centre closed its doors today (Monday 12th October) to commence with the refurbishment works, which are set to deliver a modern facility which improves operational flow, enhances visitor experience and creates a safer and calmer kennel environment to support improved rehabilitation and rehoming outcomes.

Supporting dogs and their owners across the region since 1892, the £4.1 million redevelopment represents one of the charity’s largest investments in their facilities and will help ensure the centre can continue supporting dogs for generations to come.

Set to relaunch in summer 2027 as Wolverhampton Dogs Home, the centre will remain part of the Birmingham Dogs Home family whilst being more clearly signposted as delivering the best possible welfare for dogs across the Black Country and South Staffordshire region.

Throughout the refurbishment, the charities commitment to stray, abandoned, and relinquished dogs will remain, with those currently in its care relocated to its Birmingham centre, whilst the Wolverhampton centre continues to operate in a reduced capacity to receive and support local stray dogs.

Sally Insley, Head of Income Generation at Birmingham Dogs Home, said: “We have cared for thousands of stray, abandoned and relinquished dogs over the years, and we know every dog deserves the best possible care.

"We’re so grateful to our generous supporters who have made this investment possible. This redevelopment will enable us to give vulnerable dogs the very best chance of a brighter future and ensure that Wolverhampton Dogs Home is equipped to meet growing demand, deliver the highest standards of welfare for the most vulnerable dogs across Wolverhampton and the Black Country for generations to come.

“We look forward to commencing with the construction works later this month and to sharing our exciting plans for the centre with our supporters.”

If you would like to donate visit www.birminghamdogshome.org.uk or call 0121 643 5211 and select option 3.