Sandra was rehomed from us last year and was living harmoniously until some rivalry between her and the other dog started to rear it's head and due to the other dog being a quite old it was decided for both dogs that she come back to us to find a new home.
Despite the issues within the home environment Sandra gets along with other dogs out and about, even the dog she lived with never had any problems out walking it seems that she prefers not to share her space and attention so we are looking for a dog free home for her.
Sandra does still need to gain some confidence, she has made big improvements and continues to make them, she is now going out with volunteers but there are times when she may need gradual introductions to new people, situations and environments.
On the lead she does walk well, just the occasional reminder needed here and then, she does love her walks, to get out and about exploring and would walk all day if she could so an active home would definitely be needed for her. She loves to run and though hasn't quite got her recall absolutely nailed she blasts round our playpen and secure dog enclosures with her previous owner at full pace until she has had enough to come back so she will definitely need a garden and ideally somewhere local to her new home where she can have a good gallop!
We have been told that she's very clever and loves her dog puzzles, very affectionate, does get car sick on longer journeys, fine with other dogs on walks, has a good level of obedience but does bark at the postmen and unfamiliar/loud noises.
Sandra is such a lovely girl, she just need someone to continue her confidence journey and give her the home she wants!
Good old Rusty boy is ready to find himself a happily ever after! Originally coming into us from another charity, he has now finished his assessments and at the front of a queue for nice retirement home.
On the lead Rusty walks reasonably well, he certainly won't be one to pull your arm off but he's not quite at your side with a loose lead. He's all for the sniffs on his walks, not really fussed or phased about much going on around him, he just likes tootling on in his own world.
Once Rusty is back in his kennel Rusty loves a fuss and lots of cuddles, not to mention bum scratches... he's far too busy to be looking for fuss when he's out and about!
In the playpen, obviously when the sniffs are sniffed, he loves a good charge around and will actually play with toys occasionally but when the mood takes him!
We have walked him around the fields with plenty of dogs and just alike most other things he wasn't phased or bothered, he has met a few up close but isn't overly keen nose to nose, especially the more excitable ones but he is an older boy who prefers an easy life so we can't blame him!
Rusty is a beautiful boy who'd just like a quiet home, with lots of sniffy walks, a human of his own, rainy days on the sofa and cosied up cuddles of an evening.
Sprout and Star have been with us for some time but have needed an extra helping paw with their confidence, though they aren't what you'd say as 'confident' they have come on in leaps and bounds since first arriving with us so we now feel the time is right to find them a permanent home 🙂
They are a bonded pair however if we can find homes to suit both of their needs then we will consider splitting them but hopefully we can find a nice home for them together to continue their journey side by side.
Sprout is female and she is 4 years old, she is the grey scruffy looking one. Sprout is usually the first to approach you, first to have her lead on and first to lie on her back for belly rubs. She is also the first to decide she doesn't want to walk anymore (hence her portly stature!! but we are working on this) and will need coaxing along. She has an absolute hear of gold, even at her most fearful moments her temperament never wavered.
Star is male and is 7 years old, he is the black and tan fella. Star is the more excited out of the two, he so desperately wants to run straight up to you for fuss but often needs Sprout to go first then he will join in the fuss and nudge poor sprout out of the way! Star loves his walks though sometimes will have to run to his bed for comfort when you put his lead on but will happily walk and sniff all day long. Out of the two Star has come the furthest, he was very wary of everything and everyone opting to run away from you at every given opportunity.
Both Star & Sprout are now going out with volunteers, though it takes them a minute to suss them out it's not long before they are lapping up the fuss. In the kennel you often see them lay next to each other side by side gazing out at the goings on.
We will be looking for an experienced home to keep their confidence growing, they will need a quiter environment with no children and no other dogs. Just one where they can get the TLC, walks and time they need.