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.
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 🙂
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.
Roxy is looking for a new home and will remain with her current owners while we search for the right match. This allows her to avoid the stress of going into kennels, which we feel is the best option for her.
She is being rehomed through no fault of her own. Her owners have made the difficult decision that they are no longer able to meet her needs, so we are looking for someone who can offer her the time, patience and understanding she deserves.
We know finding Roxy the right home won't be easy, but we also know there is someone out there who will be the right fit.
Roxy has a history of abuse before coming to her current home, and this has left her very wary of men. She will take time to build trust with any male in the home, and introductions will need to be slow and managed. Her current owners have made good progress with her confidence, but this will need to continue in her new home. She will also need access to a safe, quiet space when visitors come to the house, particularly men.
In the home, Roxy is calm and quiet. She enjoys fuss and cuddles from the people she knows and is happy relaxing with her family. She loves her walks and can be excitable at the start, but soon settles. She also enjoys being in the water and knows her basic commands.
Roxy currently lives with another dog, is gentle with the resident cat and has lived with teenage children.
She does struggle when left home alone and will need owners who are around for much of the day initially and are prepared to work on this over time. Travelling is another area where she lacks confidence, although she has been on trips with her current family and can travel with support.
We are looking for a patient home that understands nervous dogs and is prepared to let Roxy settle at her own pace. She has plenty to offer the right family, but she will need people who accept her for who she is and are willing to continue building her confidence.
If you think you could offer Roxy the home she needs, please get in touch.
Our gorgeous Barney is on the lookout for the loving forever home he's always deserved. We know Barney has had a very difficult start in life, he then found himself in another rescue where, despite waiting patiently, he just wasn't having any luck finding a family so we were asked if we could help - how could we say no!?
On first meeting Barney can be a little shy and unsure but it doesn't take too long until his wiggly tail & whole body start wagging! He is the sweetest, most affectionate boy who absolutely adores fuss, cuddles and being close to his people. More than anything, Barney simply wants to be loved.
He's walking really well on the lead and has recently been introduced to a Gencon, which he's taken to really well though he will benefit from a little continued work in his new home, but he's already making fantastic progress.
Once Barney gets into the playpen, his playful side really comes out! He absolutely loves a good zoom around, although watching him can be like watching Bambi on ice, with legs flying everywhere and not always knowing where they're supposed to go! He really is a puppy in an adult dog's body, and it's impossible not to smile watching him. He's also discovering the joy of toys, he loves a game of tuggy and when you go into his kennel and he proudly picks up a toy to bring over to you - SO cute!
Barney is still working on his manners though he does know 'sit' & 'paw'! At the moment everything is so exciting that he can't help but jump up to ask for a cuddle. With some training he'll soon learn that all four paws on the floor still earn him plenty of fuss.
He's great with other dogs and has become best friends with our lovely Reggie, he could potentially live with another dog provided temperaments suit but he would be entirely happy as an only dog with all the TLC, attention and treats all for him!
Barney truly is a special boy. After everything he's been through, he deserves a life filled with love and happiness. He's missed out on so much, and we'd love nothing more than to see him finally experience all the wonderful things every dog should have—a family to call his own, sofa snuggles, adventures and to be loved.
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!