2 year old Kelly has come to us from another rescue where was picked up as a stray so no previous history known 🙁
She can be a bit timid on first meet doing her commando crawl over to new people but once she decides you are not a threat she is so loving and loyal, then her cheeky side comes out. As you can see from the pictures she loves to do zoomies in the playpen - no idea how she manages to stay upright round corners!! Her lead work is a work in progress but she does like her treats so training is under way and she is getting much better.
She seems to get on better with female dogs better than males but would benefit being the only dog in the home so that her socialisation can be improved upon and given the choice will always want a person rather than another dog. She has been cat tested in the other rescue.
She has a superb temperament and although we would be happy for her to live with children, older ones would be more beneficial due to her shy nature.
Kelly is a real sweetheart and would so love a family to call her own and be the centre of their world with the time and dedication to take her to training and show her the world
We honestly can't believe that Bella found herself as a stray but she did and now she has now joined our Forest Dog Rescue family, and we have made her a promise — the next home she goes to will be her forever home, where she will never have to be a stray again.
Bella has absolutely flown through all of her assessments, and we really don't have a bad word to say about her. She is a happy, affectionate little girl who seems to love everyone she meets and is ready to make friends with pretty much anyone who gives her the opportunity!
People are definitely high on Bella's list of favourite things. She greets everyone she meets here with a waggy tail, she can get so excited that she does like to jump up for attention, so she'll need to learn that four paws on the floor is the best way to get her fuss.
Bella has also been fantastic with every dog she has met here. She's very friendly and can be super enthusiastic when saying hello, happily licking their faces, paws everywhere and super keen to be friends. She may need a little help learning that not every dog appreciates quite such an enthusiastic welcome and that sometimes a polite "hello" is enough.
On the lead Bella does walk well although there is definitely room for improvement. At under 4kg, she certainly isn't going to pull your arm off but she could learn to keep the lead nice and loose and walk a little more to heel.
When she's in the playpen Bella is pretty much glued to you, she's not fussed about going on her own to have a look around or play she would much rather know exactly what you're doing. She may have the odd chase after a toy but really she just wants to be with you and have a fuss.
Don't let her tiny size fool you though — Bella is far too wriggly to be a handbag dog! She is an active little girl who genuinely enjoys being out and about and will need a home where she can enjoy plenty of walks, adventures and opportunities to explore. She may be small, but she has plenty of energy and definitely wants to use those little legs!
Dave came into us as a stray with no history, so we don’t know anything about his life before arriving with us. What we do know is that this boy LOVES everyone and he certainly isn’t afraid to show it! Dave is a big, excitable, overgrown pup who has a whole heap of love to give and bags of potential — he just needs someone willing to help him learn how to channel all that enthusiasm.
Dave has lots to learn when it comes to his basic commands, obedience and managing his excitement as it's clear he's not had much in the way of training so we would recommend some classes to help with this but he does love his treats and being told he is a good boy so we're hoping he picks things up quickly!
He is an energetic boy who will need an active home where he can enjoy plenty of walks, adventures and opportunities to burn off some of that energy. He absolutely loves his time in the playpen where he zoom round and play, he isn't remotely fussy when it comes to toys — tuggy? Yes please. Tennis ball? Absolutely. Teddy? Hand it over, Dave is always ready to play.
Dave has met lots of dogs since being with us and he greets them all the same, play bow, bum wiggle and jump around ready to play however he doesn't always have the best canine etiquette at times he doesn't yet fully understand that not every dog he meets wants to join in with his games or be bounced! We do think he would be best as an only dog for now, until he has learned a bit more about respecting other dogs boundaries.
On the lead, Dave is a work in progress. We have already started working with him but he is a strong boy and will need a handler able to hold him until he learns not to pull. When the fields are quiet and he can focus on his handler, he can actually walk beautifully. However, when there are lots of distractions around, that excitable brain can take over and he can pull and become easily distracted. This is something his new family will need to continue working on.
Dave really is so much fun. There isn't a dull moment when he's around, and underneath all that excitement is a lovely boy with so much potential. He just needs someone who can see past the big, bouncy pup and help him grow into the wonderful adult dog we know he can be.
Dave is looking for an active family who are prepared to put the time into his training, continue working on his lead walking and help him learn that he doesn't need to say hello to absolutely everyone at 100 miles an hour!
In return, you're getting a happy, affectionate, playful and wonderfully goofy boy who will most definitely bring plenty of laughter!
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 — 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, 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 — well when there isn't anything more interesting happening.
On walks, Brindley can be strong on the lead, so his new family will need to 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.
Corey is a lovely, laid-back chap who has found himself needing a new home after coming to us as a stray with no history. Despite having no idea what life looked like before he arrived, Corey has taken everything in his stride and absolutely flew through his assessments with flying colours. Now, all that’s missing is a family of his own.
One thing you’ll quickly discover about Corey is that he LOVES to sniff! His walks are less about getting from A to B and more about conducting a very thorough investigation of everything along the way. Every blade of grass needs to be inspected, every scent needs analysing, and if there’s a particularly interesting patch, you can expect him to take his time. We can say he’s an absolute dream to walk on the lead — just don’t expect to get anywhere in a hurry! 😂
Corey is a pretty chill, independent sort of boy. He does love a fuss, although he tends to want his cuddles more once he’s back inside, he’s not the type who needs constant attention and is quite happy doing his own thing.
He’s still an active boy and would enjoy a home where he can get out and about for decent walks and plenty of opportunities to explore and, most importantly, sniff to his heart’s content. He’s not going to be your adventurous hiking companion though — unless you didn't mind spending several days making your way up a mountain while Corey investigates every square inch of it! 😆
Corey has met and walked alongside other dogs while with us and has been moslty oblivious of them. He’s quite happy doing his own thing and getting on with his walk rather than looking for canine friends.
If you’re looking for a chilled-out companion with an excellent nose, a love of sniffing and absolutely no intention of rushing anywhere, Corey could be just the boy for you.
Meet the adorable but bonkers Eclipse who came into us from another rescue as a welfare case. She 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 🙂
Luna is a sweet girl who came into us from a private home through absolutely no fault of her own. When she first arrived, Luna took her time to settle and fully come out of her shell, but as the days have passed, we've seen more and more of her personality — and we're happy to say there is a cheeky, happy little girl hiding in there!
Luna has a beautiful temperament, she is fabulous with people albeit a little shy and reserved meeting new faces but once she's had a little time to get to know you, she is more than happy to show you just how much she loves a fuss. She's a big fan of cuddles, kisses and belly rubs though she isn't so great with taking selfies... yet hehe!!
On the lead Luna is a pleasure to walk, although she isn't quite walking perfectly to heel, she doesn't pull she prefers to meander along at her own pace, taking in everything around her and making sure she doesn't miss anything interesting.
Luna has seen plenty of dogs since arriving with us and she is vastly ignorant of their existence. We've also tried some closer interactions and she's 50/50 with if she likes them or not, with some dogs she doesn't like them but others she seems to think they could potentially be fun and would quite like to play! Because of this, and because Luna has previously been used to being the only dog, we're looking for a dog-free home for her. We think she'll absolutely love having all the attention, TLC, fuss and treats to herself anyway!
In the playpen, Luna isn't particularly interested in tearing around or playing with toys. She's much more content having a good sniff and taking her time exploring what's around her. She's a fairly laid-back girl who doesn't need constant entertainment — she's just happy being in your company.
Luna is looking for a loving home where she can continue to build her confidence, have plenty of affection and enjoy the quieter things in life. She may take a little time to show you her full personality, but we promise it's worth waiting for - she really is a little gem.
Behind that initial shyness is a sweet, affectionate, cheeky and happy little girl who is ready to find someone who will love her for exactly who she is.
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 — 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 — 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 — helping her learn, explore, grow in confidence and, most importantly, showing her just how wonderful life can be.
Meet Tyga, a handsome boy who has come into our care as a stray sadly alike many he arrived with no history, so we have no idea what his life looked like before coming to us. What we do know is that we want to make his future bright with a forever home where he will never have to be a stray again.
Tyga is a big, strong boy so the first thing we'd say about him is that he needs an experienced handler who understands larger dogs. He can be strong on the lead, and if he's given an inch, Tyga will absolutely take a mile! However, when handled correctly by someone who is confident, consistent and firm but fair, he can walk beautifully to heel on a loose lead. In fact, when he's with the right person, Tyga is incredibly attentive listening to commands, offering eye contact and regularly checking in with his handler every few strides. The only slight problem is that when you tell him he's a good boy for doing so, he gets so excited that he picks up the pace again! A gentle check on the lead and he's quickly back by your side with a loose lead. It really does tell us that there is a lovely, trainable boy in there – he just needs someone who knows how to bring the best out of him.
Tyga is currently being socialised with other dogs. As we have no history for him, we don't know whether he has ever lived with or regularly interacted with other dogs, or even whether he really knows what he's supposed to do when meeting them. So, we're taking things at his pace and starting with dogs at a distance. With a "leave" Tyga is doing really well and can continue his walk without becoming too focused on the other dogs when at a distance. When dogs are closer he can get himself a little worked up but give him a minute, ask for a sit and get his focus back on you and he settles. His new family will need to continue this socialisation work, gradually building up his experiences as interactions become closer. We don't expect his new home to be able to wave a magic wand and he be totally fine with all other dogs but they will need to be committed to continuing the work we've started.
In the playpen he LOVES to play and is absolutely not fussy about what toy is on offer. A boomer ball to dribble around? Yes please! A squeaky toy to charge around with? Absolutely! A game of tuggy? He's in! Tyga loves having fun! At times, all that excitement can spill over and he can become a little boisterous, jumping up or mouthing but this is short lived, he's easily redirected and we find it naturally dissipates as he builds a bond with you and learns what is expected of him. He's a big boy, though, so his new owners will need to be prepared for that enthusiasm and continue teaching him appropriate ways to interact.
Once playtime is over and Tyga has had his fun, he does have a soft cuddly side, becoming very affectionate and will happily come over for a bum rub or a belly rub once he's finished entertaining himself!
We're looking for a pet-free and child-free home for Tyga. He needs further work and socialisation around other dogs, so we feel an only-pet home is the right environment for him. Due to his size and occasionally boisterous behaviour, we also don't feel he is suitable to live with children as he could easily knock them over without meaning to.
It's clear that Tyga hasn't had much in the way of training or experience of the world so far, but we don't see that as a reason to write him off – quite the opposite as he has so much potential.
Underneath the strength, excitement and enthusiasm is a boy who wants to engage with his handler, who listens, who checks in, who loves affection and who absolutely loves to have fun. With the right, experienced home willing to continue the work we've started here, we truly believe Tyga can flourish and go from strength to strength.
This gorgeous boy is another ex racing Greyhound that we have taken on from the race track. He is certainly loving the retired life and spends his day snoozing in his bed. He gets excited when it is walk time now but as soon as you are out he walks like a dream until he get a sniff of something in the hedge then he can pull a little towards it. In the playpen he has a mooch about, not really seen any zoomies yet but will have a little play with a tuggie toy and very interested in a squeaky toy but doesn't quite know what to do with it yet 🙂
Fusses and cuddles are somewhat foreign to him but he is coming around to the fact that he may actually like them and he has been enjoying being brushed now which he was unsure of at first. He is quite an independent pup and will happily take himself and do his own little thing but the longer he has been here the more he is beginning to interact.
Captain has walked around with other dogs here, mainly ignoring them although we have found that he does like to be in his own bubble and doesn't appreciate dogs too close. His body language indicates that he is nervous around them and a little uncomfortable so would probably be better being an only dog or with another Greyhound as that is all he has ever known.
Older children as we think he would be uncomfortable with smaller ones running around and no small furries