RIO hasn't had a great life and his luck isn't changing for the better. After living in a crate for the first year of his life we managed to rehome him and then a year later he has brought back to us due to having no time for him and needing him gone asap. We did have him back for a very short holiday which didn't go well - he is one of the worst dogs we have had to stress in kennels - cries, barks, paces, foams at the mouth and then his behaviour starts to deteriorate so we really need to get him adopted or into a foster placement as soon as possible for his welfare more than anything else.
He is strong on the lead, better with a headcollar but will need some training however he can sit and give a paw! Travels well, housetrained, can be left 3-4 hours, good with dogs and a friendly boy. Ideally we would look for a pet free home with adults or older children (as he has never lived with little people), breed experience would be beneficial and someone who will spend the time and effort in training him.
PLEASE SHARE THE WORD FOR RIO - he really needs some good luck thrown his way. Anyone interested please request an adoption form via email
MERLE is back with us after being out for a month
He settled really well and then became reactive towards dogs and people when out and about which equated to him barking at them. Techniques were put in place and he was doing really well but the owners found it too stressful and returned him. Unfortunately he hates kennels with a passion but he takes his frustration out on his kennel
Apparently he was great in so many ways, loved fusses, good traveler and housetrained. He will need to be the only dog in the home and older teenagers or adults. He can be somewhat nervous so doesn't want to live in a busy or loud household, somewhere rural would be ideal and again needs someone to give him the time and training he needs - he loves to please but just needs a to be given a fair chance.
Our sweet boy Mason has been in the wars - heโs had to have his right eye removed, bless him!!!
Mason came into us a few weeks ago and it was evident something was up with his eye as it wasnโt opening as it should & he didnโt seem aware of anything on that side of him bumping into things.
We got him up to the vets as soon as we could, they said that it was likely previous trauma, it had been that for a while and there was no vision in the eye. It was advised that the best scenario would be removal to ensure he is pain free and prevent future infections, not to mention and further trauma to the eye should he knock it.
So he was started on pain relief and booked in for removal as soon as we could.
Thankfully the procedure was a success and other than panicking with the cone of shame on causing the wound to bleed (thankfully he was still at the vets so checked over and all to be expected with the wound draining) but we wonโt share those photos!
Since his op he has been happier than ever! Still his inoffensive, sweet & lovely self but he has a spring in his step and his tail never stops wagging
Mason really is such a gorgeous boy, his coat is super soft, he loves being fussed and the only thing in the whole world he wants is a human of his own to spend as much time and cuddles as he possibly can.
On the lead he walks beautifully never really pulling too far from your side, he completely ignores other dogs just enjoying his walk though he doesn't enjoy dogs rudely running up to his face (definitely has his personal space bubble) and will tell them off, he is best being an only dog so he can get all of the TLC and love all to himself!
All of the vets fell in love with him and so have we not to mention our volunteer walkers - whoever takes him home will be a very lucky person!!
Meet our lovely boy Tyson who has come into us from the stray pound, had we not offered him a place here with us sadly he would have been put to sleep so thankfully his new life starts here!!!
Since arriving with us Tyson has been the friendliest, wiggliest boy you could meet! You can literally do anything to him from checking his paws, teeth and ears to roughing him up in play, he has absolutely no malice in him whatsoever!
In the playpen he absolutely loves his zoomies and chasing toys (especially squeaky ones!!!), though not so good at bringing them all the way back to you, mainly opting to run round with them bring them half way back and expect you to throw another! ๐ We will be looking for a home with a relatively big garden so he can have access to his own private place for zoomies!!
On the lead he can be strong, not uncontrollable and certainly not the worst we have had but some work will be in order to get a loose lead.
We have found that he is good with other dogs, when on the lead he doesn't seek them out opting to ignore them and when he is faced with another dog he is like an overgrown puppy in excitement wanting to play!
Once zoomies and walkies are done Tyson is an easy going boy who would make a lovely family dog for someone, he is great with everyone he meets, he takes treats nicely, knows some of his basic commands and will sit and wait for his food - it's clear someone has done some work with him so hopefully his new owner can continue the good basics he has!
Although Tyson looks like a Staffordshire Bull Terrier he is quite a bit larger and is around 35kg ๐
Amar is finally ready to find himself a new home, after arriving with us with his sister Billie, although he has a long way to go Amar has now developed enough confidence to start his own life with a new family!
When he first arrived lead, walks, new people and new environments were all very scary for him, it took us a while to coax him out but we got there - he's gone from shut down, to quivering wreck needing to be attached to another dog to walking out fairly happily on the fields! The biggest thing on Amar's wish list is to have another dog as a companion and to take confidence from, he thrives in the company of other dogs becoming so much more outgoing, tail wagging and loves to play/interact with them so his progress will be helped by another four legged friend!!
In the playpen he doesn't really know what to do or where to go unless he has another dog around to play with, follow and take lead from. The type of dog he would suit would be one who is confident and who likes a play as when he knows them he can be quite over the top!
Throughout all of his most fearful moments his temperament has never faltered, though petrified at times he has never shown an ounce of aggression, he's one to plant himself or try and scarper but now he is very accepting of all the fuss he gets provided people approach gently.
He can walk around the fields on his own, he does need a lot of confidence from his handler and we have found he is a treat monster so food will definitely help win him over but obviously as described above he is much better with another dog in tow!
We are ideally looking for a quieter home with no young children, as he is still nervous he would struggle with the hustle and bustle of daily life, playtime and noises. He would love a patient and experienced home to help him flourish into a well rounded adult.
Amar really is a sweet boy who just needs to find a home to continue his journey!
Meet our gorgeous smush face Steve who found himself in the stray pound after being abandoned by his owner, bless him!
When Steve first arrived he wasn't sure what to make of everything, the new kennels and us but thankfully his confidence has come on in leaps and bounds, once he knows you and he's introduced gently he is THE most loving, affectionate and sweet boy you could ever wish for. After a fuss and kiss on your face his default is to roll on his back for you to do his tummy.
As you might be able to tell from the photos Steve's front left leg isn't exactly normal and he can't walk on it correctly but he has seen a vet and gone in for x-rays, sadly though at the moment there is no straight forward outcome. The x-rays showed that there is previous trauma to the leg, not only are there bone fragments but the joint isn't sat where it should be and is causing some arthritis - poor poor boy! So he's been sent home with pain relief to keep him comfortable whilst we await to hear from an orthopedic specialist to see what the advice is for him - so please everyone keep your fingers crossed!
Steve walks really well on the lead, he does have a good level of obedience such as knowing his basic commands, he does seem good with other dogs however given the state of his leg and potential surgeries he may need we will be looking for a dog free home, he is pretty relaxed in his kennel and just an overall lovely boy who deserves every chance he can get with going through so much already and only being 1 year old.
We will be looking for a home with no young children (due to no history, being a bit shy at times and due to his leg scenario), one who will take things gently with him as he will need time meeting new people, one who lives locally enough to one of our vets (Severn Edge) for any treatment he may need and one to love him as much as we do!!
If your looking for a soppy dog who loves their belly rubs and walks well on the lead then Brenda could be the girl for you!
Brenda has come into us as she found herself in the stray pound and we can only assume due to her looks she was struggling to find a rescue space meaning she had a very uncertain future ahead but thankfully we looked past aesthetics and welcomed her into the FDR family ๐
As you can see Brenda's ears have been cut and no very well at that, poor girl, but PLEASE don't let her looks put you off, she is only 25kg and an utter softy!!!
Brenda is ALL about the people, she loves to be with you, having cuddles or fuss and her most favourite is having belly rubs.
On the lead she walks surprisingly well, usually to heal with a loose lead. Whilst on the lead she can react to certain dogs but not all dogs (many she just blindly ignores) and by react we mean have a bounce about and possibly a bark however she is very easily corrected and will then continue her walk without a fuss or glance back. We do think some training/socialisation classes could help with this as she really isn't a bad dog and is very biddable so hopefully a helping hand and continued exposure will rectify this.
In the play pen she loves nothing more then fuss, followed by a run around with a tennis ball before coming back, rolling over for tummy rubs whilst dropping the ball for you to throw again for her.
If Brenda could describe herself we think she would identify as a lap dog as she would love to be small enough to lie on your lap though she does her best to achieve this anyway!! ๐
We can't stress how gorgeous she is, she loves every person and will always greet them gently never jumping up and always accepting the attention they give her.
Hopefully we can find her an amazing home that doesn't care she looks mean and scary!
Meet our lovely girl Elsa who has come into us from another rescue with no history on what she's been up to so far in life!
We did manage to find a home for Elsa but sadly she was returned to us after 4 weeks due to her excitable behaviour, reaction meeting new dogs on walks and mouthing. Sadly our offer to work with our behaviourist was declined so she has come back to us in the hope we can find her a better suited home to work with her going forwards.
Elsa is indeed an excitable girl, she is always super happy, tail wagging and ready for the next adventure! She will need an active home to provide her with all the walks she needs but also balanced out with mental stimulation as she is a clever cookie who loves learning and being told she is a good girl - agility, scent work or obedience would definitely be on the cards for her!
On the lead she can and does walk well with correct instructions, there are times when her nose and excitement get the better of her so further work will be needed in her new home to rein her in but we have started and she is doing well.
Prior to coming to us Elsa was with lots of other dogs, she also walked round, met and played with a variety of other dogs whilst she was here however her previous owner said she was reactive upon meeting new dogs. Since being back with us we have purposely put her in various situations to gauge her reactions with new dogs of different sizes and both male and female, we have found that her reaction was likely misinterpreted possibly with her owners apprehension feeding into her, as she can bark and have a bounce about in excitement seeing some dogs however just taking a moment to get her focus, put in a sit and praise (she is very attentive and very food motivated) she will then approach without barking and happily say hello to the dog and their handler. She has also walked within inches of a new dog side by side without a care in the world along with meeting other new dogs face on without anything other than a waggy tail.
As mentioned we sadly have no history on Elsa but it is likely that she was never able to fully live out her puppyhood nor had any training when she was younger, now that she feels secure and definitely happy she is very much reliving her puppyhood which her owner experienced in mouthing, she hasn't mouthed at all since being here as much as we have tried to put her in a position to, however it may be a behaviour only present in the home so her new owner might need to do some work, leave a house lead on her and ensure she quickly understands this isn't acceptable.
We have been told that Elsa is housetrained, travels well, crate trained, has learned a lot of commands and was good with the dogs she got to know.
Overall Elsa is just a young active dog who thrives on exercise, routine and mental stimulation, she really needs a home to help her along with her training to become a well rounded dog, take her to training classes and ideally work with our behaviourist if needed.
Scout has come into us from another rescue who rescued him from the stray pound where he had an uncertain future, thankfully his future is safe and now in our hands to find him the perfect home where he never ends up as a stray ever again.
On the lead he is quite a strong boy who pulls but we're starting to work with him to rein him in and get that lead looser! He will need an active home as he does love his walks and would happily walk for miles but equally be happy for a shorter walk and lots of playtime in the garden!
The playpen is his favorite place place as he loves his free time and above everything else he loves his toys! Sometimes he does love his toys a bit too much and isn't a fan of you taking them from him but he will happily trade or drop that toy to chase another you've thrown for him.
Scout isn't sure of his basic commands, his sit is more luck than judgement and you get the face of judgment when you ask for paw - bless him! We are trying to teach him things like 'leave it' which will be helpful with his unwillingness to give up toys but we do think some general obedience training would be really beneficial for him in his new home.
Scout is a very friendly boy, he loves his fuss and loves to be with you.
We have introduced Scout to lots of other dogs, his preference is the ladies but he can be quite over the top and at times a bit dominant so we would be looking to place him in a home with no other dogs and just have social trips on walks.
Overall Scouty is a fab dog who just need someone to put some time into him to show him how to be the best boy - he will certainly make someone a loyal companion!
