Poor Ozzy is on the hunt for his dare we say fifth home - and that's at least 5, there may be more as a pup we don't know about š - but we are hoping and praying this is his final and forever home!!!
Ozzy originally came into us as a stray after a gentleman was offered to buy him at a park, knowing he couldn't keep him he wanted him brought to safety so took him to a pound which is when he then came to us! He was then rehomed but was returned due to one of the owners being allergic to him, he then went out again but was brought back as an elderly relative had to move into the home due to medical reasons so with carer's/nurses in and out it would have been to much for him (as he for them) so was returned, he was then rehomed again but is now sadly looking for a new home due to his OTT behaviour with the male owner in the home.
The family who currently have him have worked with our behaviourist to help combat the behaviour so we know it can be tackled, he just gets far too overexcited and overly attached to the male in the home once back from a walk that it ends up Ozzy jumping up/mouthing/clawing from gripping on however if he is asked to go into his crate upon return for a walk, allows to settle and then comes out the behaviour is far easier to manage should it rear it's head.
Aside from this he is a fun, loving dude who we all absolutely adore here at the kennels but sadly he didn't like being here, he gets very stressed so we are hoping that we can find him a home before he has to come back into kennels!!
This is what his owner has to say about the handsome dude:
Meet Oz. ā¤ļø
22kg of Frenchie, Belgian Malinois, bulldog breeds⦠and apparently a little German Shepherd thrown in for good measure.
Or, in simpler terms: a very large puppy who has absolutely no intention of growing up. š
Oz is clever, affectionate, energetic and full of personality. He loves walks, adventures, learning new things, tummy rubs and a good chew. HeĀ knows his basic commands and is a brilliant traveller.
He is also, shall we say, a project with personality.
Oz needs an experienced owner who understands energetic, intelligent dogs and is happy to continue his training and behaviour work. He needs a calm home, no children and no other pets, ideally with one person who can become his special human.
And if you leave your phone, tea towel, remote control or bedding within reachā¦
Well⦠Oz believes everything in the house is technically a chew toy. š
He isnāt the dog for everyone ā but for the right person, we genuinely think he could be an incredible companion.
If you like your dogs calm and predictable⦠probably keep scrolling.
If you like your dogs clever, hilarious, adventurous and just a tiny bit bonkersā¦
Oz might be your boy. ā¤ļøš¾
Brindley is ready to get out of kennels and find himself a new home after coming into us as a stray with no history, so sadly we don't know much about his life before rescue. What we do know is that Brindley is a man who knows exactly what he likes ā and at the very top of that list is tennis balls!
Brindley is looking for a fairly simple home. He'd like a home where he can be the only dog, have a secure garden, enjoy his walks and, most importantly, have a human who is prepared to play ball with him until his heart's content!
His absolute favourite place to be is the playpen with a tennis ball. Once that ball appears,Ā nothing else in the world matters. You could have a whole family of squirrels run past him and Brindley would still be there eagerly waiting for his next throw!
Brindley is quite an independent chap and isn't the type who needs to be glued to your side every second of the day. He does enjoy a fuss when the mood takes him ā well when there isn't anything more interesting happening.
On walks, Brindley can be strong on the lead, so his new family will need toĀ be prepared to continue the work we've already started with him here. He's also not a fan of other dogs and can sometimes have a bit of a bark when he sees them while out and about. We're working on this with him, but again this will need to continue helping him learn that he doesn't need to shout at other dogs.
If you're looking for an independent, entertaining and slightly ball-mad companion who would happily spend his days retrieving tennis ball then parking his bum on the sofa, Brindley could be your perfect match.
Meet the adorable but bonkers Eclipse who came into us from another rescue as a welfare case. SheĀ Eclipse and her sibling had been kept in crates since puppies so missed out on all aspects of socialisation. Having said that she is actually a confident girl who just wants to get out on as many adventures as possible. She will be up for anything that is thrown her way and actually doesn't seem phased by anything.
She is learning to enjoy her fusses but is far more interested in investigating and sniffing. If the mood takes her she can be super playful and has decided that balls are her favourite toy if choice.
She has been good with other dogs, not interacted much as there are far more interesting things to do. Ideally she would benefit being an only dog so someone could devote all their time into her training. Older children and not cat tested. Her lead work is not the best in all honesty but she has never really been on one so she is actually doing really well and will make a fab all rounder š
Nina has come into our care as a stray, sadly with no history to tell us about her past. What we do know is that she arrived very underweight, absolutely covered in fleas and with some incredibly sore ears.
Thankfully, her unwanted passengers have now been evicted, she is enjoying plenty of yummy meals to help her get back to a healthy weight, and we're also working hard on getting those sore ears feeling much more comfortable.
It's pretty clear that Nina hasn't had much done with her in the past ā not only in terms of basic care, but also when it comes to training and socialisation. But underneath all of that is a very clever girl with so much potential, and we'd love to find her a home that will really enjoy helping her discover it.
Nina would benefit from someone who is willing and able to take her along to training classes and help her get up to speed with her basic commands, manners and obedience. She's a bright girl and we think she'll really thrive when given the guidance and consistency she's clearly been missing.
Her lead walking is another area that will need continued work. She's made vast improvements since arriving with us, but she's not quite at the loose-lead stage... yet! With time, patience and plenty of practice, we're confident she'll continue to improve.
Nina is also an active girl with plenty of energy, so we're looking for an active home that will enjoy taking her out on adventures and exploring the world together. Whether that's long walks, new places to sniff or mental stimulation sessions to get that clever brain working, Nina will be ready to get stuck in!
But despite all that energy, Nina has a wonderfully affectionate side. In the playpen, she's not particularly bothered about toys, she'll have a brief run around, but her main priority is coming straight back to you for fuss, cuddles, kisses and belly rubs ā all of which she will gratefully receive in abundance for as long as you're willing to give them!
Nina can be reactive towards other dogs when she's on the lead, but we feel this is much more likely to be down to a lack of experience and understanding rather than her not liking other dogs. We have carefully introduced her to a dog-friendly dog, and while she wasn't quite sure what to make of things at first, once they had both had time to acclimatise, she was absolutely fine. Because of this, we feel Nina would benefit from ongoing, socialisation with suitable dogs, learning how to approach and interact appropriately and, importantly learning that she doesn't need to bark at every dog she sees and that other dogs can actually be friends! With patient guidance and controlled introductions, we hope this is another area where Nina can continue to grow in confidence and learn some valuable dog etiquette.
Nina has had a difficult start, but she's already shown us just how much she can change with the right care. Now she needs someone who will continue that journey with her ā helping her learn, explore, grow in confidence and, most importantly, showing her just how wonderful life can be.