Please welcome our latest ex-racing Greyhound, 3 year old DEC
He is one of the easiest dogs we have on site and a firm favourite with our walkers. Super cuddly and gives the best kisses! He get so excited to go on walks and prances like a pony but never pulls on the lead.
He may have a 3 second zoomie in the playpen but then its snuggle time and has the lurcher lean off to a fine art. He was very behaved walking around our Fete and met loads of people and dogs and was a little star.
He has requested a home with very large and comfy sofa that he can snooze the day away and where he can get an abundance of hugs and kisses.
He could live with another dog - probably not any small furries and fluffies though.
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.
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.
Floyd came into our care through the stray pound, so we know very little about his life before arriving with us. The only piece of history we have is that he previously lived with three other dogs, and from what we've seen, he's a friendly lad who enjoys the company of other dogs.
It's safe to say Floyd embraces life at full speed and certainly full of the joys of spring every single day! He's an incredibly friendly, affectionate boy who loves being around people and is always ready to make new friend's.
Floyd hasn't had much training, he is still learning the basics and training will need to be continued in his new home. He's a strong boy on the lead, can get very excited and does have a tendency to jump up, so he'll need owners who are willing to continue his training and help him channel all that excitement into good manners. He is a clever boy and loves his treats so dog training classes will certainly help him get up to speed with everything.
When Floyd gets into the playpen, it's time for the zoomies! He races around at 100mph, although he's completely unaware of where his legs are going or where you are, so that added with a lack of breaks you do need to keep an eye on where he is! Due to his boisterous nature and lack of manners we would suggest a home with older or no children so he doesn't accidentally injure or knock over small humans!
Floyd is looking for a home that can match his energy levels. He'll need an active family who can provide plenty of exercise, mental stimulation and ongoing training to help him become more well rounded. We are also looking for a home where someone is around for much of the day, as he loves human company and we don't think he would cope being left long periods.
Floyd is a wonderful, fun-loving dog who just need the right home to help him shine and there will be no doubt he will make an excellent family dog!
He is one of the easiest dogs we have on site and a firm favourite with our walkers. Super cuddly and gives the best kisses! He get so excited to go on walks and prances like a pony but never pulls on the lead.