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Some of our dogs are at the centre in South Wales but there are many in foster across the UK. This site is updated daily and we aim to make the postings as accurate as possible.
If you are interested in adopting a dog please read our adoption procedures and complete the application form which you can find under it's posting. We are unable to discuss homing any of our dogs unless we have an application form. You will receive a response either by email or phone within 24 hours. If you want to apply for more than one dog you can list the dogs you're interested in on one form.
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We have cats and kittens both here are the centre in South Wales and some in foster homes in Wiltshire, Berkshire, Swansea, Oxfordshire, Glamorgan and Edinburgh. Please if you can adopt one get in touch or if you just want to do something to help make some posters and put them up in your local areas. |
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SEREN Seren is a beautiful Rottweiler who takes time to trust you. She is very unsure at the moment after losing her home. She enjoys her walks here at the centre, but she will need an experienced owner as she can become aggressive towards other dogs if not handled correctly. Here she walks past and with other dogs with no problem but any bad behaviour is corrected so she knows what is expected of her. She is very clever and easy to train. She knows commands in Welsh and English this proves how clever she is. She likes to work for food and this could benefit a new owner in building her trust in people. To find out more about Seren click here. |
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10-11-09 Polly is a very sweet 6yr old ex breeding yorkie. Although nervous she really wants to be loved and comes up for a gentle fuss. She will need a home with another dog to help her build her confidence so please only apply if you already have a small gentle and friendly dog or dogs living in the home.
PLEASE NOTE: We nearly always home ex-breeding dogs where there is ALREADY A RESIDENT DOG living in the house. They have usually never lived in a house before and are only used to canine company. They get their confidence and learn faster with another dog to copy from. This also helps with house training and learning how to walk on a lead. They will make lovely pets but do need a lot of love, time and patience. If the ex breeding dog you are interested in can be an only dog it will say so in its write up.
This dog is at the main rescue centre in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG:
Please read our adoption procedures before applying and complete the Adoption Form. You will be contacted within 24 hours. If successful you will be home checked and you and all members of your family and any dog(s) who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. All our dogs are micro-chipped, inoculated and spayed/neutered unless there is a medical reason for not doing so. If you are adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £150 for dogs at the centre.



10-11-09 Punky is a sweetie. She is a 4ry old ex breeding female shih tzu who is happy to come up for a fuss. She will need another dog to help her gain in confidence about living in a home and to help her learn about house training etc so please only apply if you already have gentle and kind dog or dogs would will be her friend.
PLEASE NOTE: We nearly always home ex-breeding dogs where there is ALREADY A RESIDENT DOG living in the house. They have usually never lived in a house before and are only used to canine company. They get their confidence and learn faster with another dog to copy from. This also helps with house training and learning how to walk on a lead. They will make lovely pets but do need a lot of love, time and patience. If the ex breeding dog you are interested in can be an only dog it will say so in its write up.
This dog is at the main rescue centre in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG:
Please read our adoption procedures before applying and complete the Adoption Form. You will be contacted within 24 hours. If successful you will be home checked and you and all members of your family and any dog(s) who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. All our dogs are micro-chipped, inoculated and spayed/neutered unless there is a medical reason for not doing so. If you are adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £150 for dogs at the centre.











27-10-09 Mini is just 3 weeks old and is Matilda's baby. She is unwell at the moment so is not available until we know more about what is wrong with her. Mini is very unbalanced and goes in circles. Our vet has seen her and feels it could be a spinal issue, or maybe something she will grow out of, but we will have to wait a couple of weeks to see how she goes.
BEING FOSTERED IN CORSHAM, WITLTSHIRE
26-10-09 Scott is a 5 year an ex stud westie. it's the only life he's ever known so will need another dog to live with to help him to understand about houses. He is extremely cute. This lovely boy is now ready for the life of luxury!
PLEASE NOTE: We nearly always home ex-breeding dogs where there is ALREADY A RESIDENT DOG living in the house. They have usually never lived in a house before and are only used to canine company. They get their confidence and learn faster with another dog to copy from. This also helps with house training and learning how to walk on a lead. They will make lovely pets but do need a lot of love, time and patience. If the ex breeding dog you are interested in can be an only dog it will say so in its write up.
09-11-09 UPDATE

Hi everyone Scott here I'm slowly settling in to home life. I have done a little scent marking but that is stopping but my toilet training is going very well. I travel well in the car and sleep all night. I get on great with the other dogs and cats. I'm very timed so would need a home with no young children as they would scare me. I also need to be homed with another dog to help build my confidence. I love cuddles and will come up to people but I do it very slowly, so will need you to be patience with me. My foster mum says I'm a very handsome chap and will make a lovely addition to any home. My favourite spot is in front of the fire, so if you have room in front of your fire for me please fill out the form below.
Love and licks Scott x x
Being fostered in Corsham, Wiltshire.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG:
Please read our adoption procedures before applying and complete the Adoption Form. You will be contacted within 24 hours. If successful you will be home checked and you and all members of your family and any dog(s) who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. All our dogs are micro-chipped, inoculated and spayed/neutered unless there is a medical reason for not doing so. If you are adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £160 for our dogs in foster homes to help cover our costs.


kBEING FOSTERED IN WARMINSTER, WILTSHIRE

22-09-09 Sooner is a 2 year old dog friendly lurcher. He is a funny, happy fellow who is a little under greyhound height. He would love you to come and meet him - PLEASE!!!!!
13-10-09 UPDATE
I picked Sooner up on Sunday. He has no issues about travelling in a car. He's an incredibly affectionate and very clever dog who takes an interest in everything, takes well to commands and learns really quickly. Lead training and house training are both coming on well. In fact he's been clean in the house for the last 24 hours.
So far he's slept through the night without trouble, too. He doesn't bark at all. I've left him for a couple hours in a room by himself when I went out, and he seemed perfectly content to be alone - as long as he has a comfortable bed to curl up in, a ball to play with and something to eat, not much else matters to this happy-natured, handsome dog.
All in all, he is adorable and very loveable indeed!
16-10-09 UPDATE

What a fabulous dog Sooner is! Loving and affectionate, but also very spirited and lively. He's great fun to have around, an incredibly quick learner and, according to the dog trainer who gave him a lesson yesterday, very intelligent. In fact, he was learning to do tricks within the space of half an hour, and absolutely loved it!
What more could anyone want in a dog? He's incredibly handsome and special, eager to learn, and everyone he meets falls in love with him. As you can see he's made himself thoroughly comfortable here, but would love a forever home where his new master or mistress would really enjoy training him. And hopefully there'd be another playful dog in the house, too.
02-11-09 UPDATE
Sooner's now been with me for three weeks, and I can't understand why no Lurcher-lover has snapped him up yet. He's a real character, endearing, affectionate, very loveable and such fun to have around. He's also very handsome - everyone he meets falls in love with him. Watching him run is a joy - he's as fast as a racehorse and takes such pleasure in it.
He loves to play with other dogs, and isn't aggressive with them. Yesterday he went to an ex-Many Tears puppy's first birthday party, and had a wonderful time playing with five other, smaller dogs. It was chaos but he behaved impeccably! However, I think he's slightly too large to be homed with anything smaller than a Jack Russell, or with very young children.
Sooner seldom barks, is not destructive when left, and sleeps in his basket all night without disturbing anyone. He's now 100% housetrained, and sits to command - as long as there's a treat in it for him. His recall still needs working on; at the moment it's hit and miss.
Lurcher-savvy owners, a comfortable bed, and another playful dog, or even a whole pack of them, would suit Sooner perfectly. If you meet him you're sure to fall for him. He's irresistible!!
09-11-09 UPDATE (FROM SOONER'S NEW FOSTER HOME)
Sooner came to live with me on Saturday (7/11) and what a star he is!! He is so gentle and kind with my children (aged 6 and 8) and loves it when they fuss him and tickle his tummy. Sooner is a typical young lurcher in that he loves nothing more than some exercise and a filled kong but once he has worn his energy off will sleep for hours. He is clean in the house, playful but not pushy with other dogs and a real charmer all round.
Sooner is not too strong on the lead and (unless there is a particularly interesting blade of grass) you barely know he is there. If you are looking for a gorgeous, affectionate, young dog who is so soft and soppy yet so intelligent and full of fun, then look no further Sooner is the one for you!
Being fostered in Warminster, Wiltshire.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG:
Please read our adoption procedures before applying and complete the Adoption Form. You will be contacted within 24 hours. If successful you will be home checked and you and all members of your family and any dog(s) who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. All our dogs are micro-chipped, inoculated and spayed/neutered unless there is a medical reason for not doing so. If you are adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £160 for our dogs in foster homes to help cover our costs.














These pups will be ready for their homes around 14th November and we are taking applications for them now. 13 pups were thrown away under a bush. A vet took them till they could find a rescue to help, We received 9 as the others died from hypothermia. A mercy dash to Leah in Tunbridge wells will put them in expert hands and give them the best chance, but as they may have received no colostrums they may have little chance. Please pray for them and their poor mum, who could be anywhere! To read the pups story click here.

These guys are the dream breed.....whatever you would like them to be they can be! We really aren't sure what they are, but guess that they will be small to medium in size. These are extremely forward going pups, that have had 110% of people time all their lives so will need a home where there is somebody around a lot of the time. They are used to cats, dogs, kids, vacuums' and bathes.
GIFT

Gift is so sweet, she adores being cuddled and loved. Her leg is taking a while to heal and I'm still worried about it so will be taking her to a specialist on Monday back near my house. She will need a super special home who will follow my exercise guide to the "T". I hope she will grow up to show no signs of this, but we will wait and see what the specialist says. Gift may have to stay a little longer until her leg is sorted out.
GOSH

Gosh is so sweet, he'll always be first to greet you, and unlike the otherswill say hello even if there is food around. He still loves to explore andhave a good game of tuggy on him toys. He has grown the most leg, and reallywants to be a whippet.......we'll see.
GIDDY

Giddy is so pretty, she has a slightly longer coat than the others and a deep red tinge to it. She loved to pose for the camera. She too loves a cuddle, once she has done enough exploring.
GAMBLE
Gamble-Her nose is improving all the time. I’m not sure if it will ever be perfect, but who wants a perfect dog, she is unique! It certainly doesn’t bother her. She adores having a cuddle when she can sit still long enough.
GANDER
Gander was a nightmare to try and get a picture of. No sooner did you let her go she was off again! She is beautifully showing off the collar she would like when she is older. She is into everything and would love an active life.
GOOSE

Goose was as equally naughty to get a picture of as gander, he would just run at the camera as soon as you let go, really that is because of the amazing recall training that I have given him. He is a really active puppy and loves to run around and play. He felt that having a bath was wasting his time and howled and protested the whole time, which was very funny.
Being fostered in Kent.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG:
Please read our adoption procedures before applying and complete the Adoption Form. You will be contacted within 24 hours. If successful you will be home checked and you and all members of your family and any dog(s) who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. All our dogs are micro-chipped, inoculated and spayed/neutered unless there is a medical reason for not doing so. If you are adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £160 for our dogs in foster homes to help cover our costs.

BEING FOSTERED IN BEDFONT, MIDDLESEX
06-11-09 Vikki is a beautiful 3 yr old shih tzu. She has been returned by a very sad lady through no fault of her own. Her owner is extremely upset to be giving her up. In the week she been living in a home Vikkie has copied the dog she was living with and is house trained. She also lived with a cat was was fine. She walks on a lead and all in all is a real poppet. She is an ex breeding dog so will need another dog to be her friend.
Being fostered in Bedfont, Middlesex.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG:
Please read our adoption procedures before applying and complete the Adoption Form. You will be contacted within 24 hours. If successful you will be home checked and you and all members of your family and any dog(s) who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. All our dogs are micro-chipped, inoculated and spayed/neutered unless there is a medical reason for not doing so. If you are adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £160 for our dogs in foster homes to help cover our costs.













BEING FOSTERED IN WITNEY, OXFORDSHIRE
05-11-09 River is a gentle quiet 3 year old ex breeding standard poodle. She is very sweet but has never lived in a home before. She will need a special home with time love and an existing dog to help her so please only apply if you already have a resident dog or dogs living in the home. She will also need a home where she is not left for too long so she gets used to people being around and loving her.
Being fostered in Witney, Oxfordshire.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG:
Please read our adoption procedures before applying and complete the Adoption Form. You will be contacted within 24 hours. If successful you will be home checked and you and all members of your family and any dog(s) who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. All our dogs are micro-chipped, inoculated and spayed/neutered unless there is a medical reason for not doing so. If you are adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £160 for our dogs in foster homes to help cover our costs.

















What a love bug! All this girl wants is cuddles – she is super affectionate and would make someone a wonderful companion. She is calm, gentle and walks perfectly on the lead.


Lady is a fabulous fun-loving and affectionate girle who absolutely adores toys! She is a natural retriever and will fetch any toy you throw for her. She also loves her cuddles and will make someone a wonderful companion. She can waver around a little on the lead but just needs a bit more practise walking in a straight line! She walks at a nice steady pace, without pulling.












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PAMPER'S STORY
30-07-09 Pamper is a 6 year old ex breeding Mini Schnauzer who wasn’t wanted as she had to have a c-section to have pups. She is a quiet and bewildered little lady at the moment and will need a home with another gentle, kind dog to help her.
PLEASE NOTE: We nearly always home ex-breeding dogs where there is ALREADY A RESIDENT DOG living in the house. They have usually never lived in a house before and are only used to canine company. They get their confidence and learn faster with another dog to copy from. This also helps with house training and learning how to walk on a lead. They will make lovely pets but do need a lot of love, time and patience. If the ex breeding dog you are interested in can be an only dog it will say so in its write up.
04-08-09 UPDATE

We discovered the reason for Pamper’s bewilderment - she has Cataracts. We cannot possibly deny Pamper the same success and joy to life that Imagine (our other Schnauzer) is experiencing - so we have to find another £3,500 to give her the opportunity.
20-08-09 UPDATE
The Ophthalmologist feels it is definitely worth trying to remove the Cataracts even though her sight may not be left perfect (as it would have if they’d been removed earlier).
11-10-09: Although the Vet didn’t manage to fit artificial lenses, he did manage to remove the Cataracts from both eyes improving her sight immensely – what a difference already!!! She now races around the room and is often caught watching TV – it is such a wonderful gift to give – so a huge THANK YOU everyone for making it possible. Pamper is just a joy to have around! She is so friendly and has settled in very well with the other dogs. She is totally clean in the house, is quiet at night and is just the perfect little companion! She’s such a lovely dog and showed such bravery. All she needs now is a forever home!!
03-11-09 UPDATE
Pamper has been back to see her consultant and he is very pleased with her progress. One of her eyes is still a little sore, so needs more frequent eye drops – and she will need another check in 1 month. It should be fine for her to go to her new home, but preferably within travelling distance of Abingdon in Oxfordshre so she can go back to her vet for check ups. She is the nicest little schnauzer I have ever met – and will enhance anybodies life! She is a little shy until she gets to know you, and a little upset by load noises – so a home without children would be best for her. She loves the other little dogs, and makes them all play with her. Her recall is fantastic as she just loves to be petted, so just can’t get to you quick enough. She is totally clean in the house, good with the cats – she is just the perfect little house guest.
Being fostered in Berkshire
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG:
Please read our adoption procedures before applying and complete the Adoption Form. You will be contacted within 24 hours. If successful you will be home checked and you and all members of your family and any dog(s) who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. All our dogs are micro-chipped, inoculated and spayed/neutered unless there is a medical reason for not doing so. If you are adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £160 for our dogs in foster homes to help cover our costs.

29-05-09 Emma is a special girl needing a special home – She’s a 3½ year old Mini Schnauzer ex breeding bitch. She had only come in a few weeks ago but sadly has been returned because her adopter's vet found she had a low grade heart murmur. Emma is very scared and will need time and help to adapt. She will also need a home with another small gentle and kind dog to be her friend and a dedicated owner who has the time and patience for her to blossom.
PLEASE NOTE: We nearly always home ex-breeding dogs where there is ALREADY A RESIDENT DOG living in the house. They have usually never lived in a house before and are only used to canine company. They get their confidence and learn faster with another dog to copy from. This also helps with house training and learning how to walk on a lead. They will make lovely pets but do need a lot of love, time and patience. If the ex breeding dog you are interested in can be an only dog it will say so in its write up.






04-07-09 Imagine is a 5 year old Miniature Schnauzer who was no longer needed by her breeder. She was initially very nervous of people, being handled and had problems with her eyesight but this was operated on in the hope of restoring her sight. Please read Imagine’s journey of hope and bravery.

23-07-09 UPDATE
The Ophthalmologist was delighted with Imagine’s progress. It is absolutely wonderful to see what a different dog Imagine is, now that she has been given the precious gift of sight. She loves to run and play with my own dogs and is even starting to notice toys and to share in chasing after them! From a rather solemn little soul, she is now just full of joy and energy. She is fascinated by the return of the visual world: it was just amazing to see her sit and watch the flight of a butterfly with doggie wonderment on her sweet little face!
22-08-09 UPDATE
Imagine continues with her daily eye drops as one of the Haptics (tiny devices that secure the lens) had moved so underwent corrective surgery. Although this wasn’t causing her a problem, it would have eventually caused permanent adhesions.
11-10-09 UPDATE
Imagine’s Haptic had moved again, so this time the surgeon rotated the prosthetic lens in the hope of giving a greater structural integrity. She will need to re-visit the Vets for a check up in a month. At this stage, any immediate potential adopter needs to be living in the Berkshire or Oxfordshire area (so her check up appointment may be met) until she can be signed off at the Vets.
03-11-09 UPDATE.
Imagine has been checked by the Ophthalmologist, and he is pleased to say that unless any complications occur, she will not need to be seen again for three months, although she must stay on eye drops twice daily.
Imagine is a real darling who’s had such a heart warming journey! She arrived very fearful of people, situations and of life in general but is blossoming and progressing beautifully! She’ll certainly need to live with another confident, gentle, small dog (she likes Schnauzers best, and is fearful of larger dogs) and her new owner will need to be patient and understanding. All relationships in life need work and I do think this little dog is a real case of "nothing worth having ever comes easy" because although she’ll certainly need a specially caring home, she’ll be such a rewarding member of the family once she has fitted in and stolen everyone's hearts. She is good at that!!

03-11-09 UPDATE
Anastasia is continuing to progress, although she is still very wary of people. She will need time and patience. She is great with the other dogs, and has been a real help with my other foster dog Hope. They are firm friends, and Anna has helped Hope to fit in. Anna is a dear little dog, but does not value human contact much, although this is hardly surprising as she will have spent years in a non-pet environment.

BEING FOSTERED IN WISTOW, CAMBRIDGESHIRE

02-11-09 Medley is a 5 year old ex breeding cocker bitch. She is very quiet and has no idea about home life. She does not know how to walk on a lead and has never been away from where she was a breeding bitch. She will take time to adapt and will need a dog to help her learn. She has a wonderful gentle disposition and will make someone very proud and happy to have her as their companion but please only apply if you already have a resident dog or dogs living in the home.
PLEASE NOTE: We nearly always home ex-breeding dogs where there is ALREADY A RESIDENT DOG living in the house. They have usually never lived in a house before and are only used to canine company. They get their confidence and learn faster with another dog to copy from. This also helps with house training and learning how to walk on a lead. They will make lovely pets but do need a lot of love, time and patience. If the ex breeding dog you are interested in can be an only dog it will say so in its write up.
Being fostered in Wistow, Cambridgeshire.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG:
Please read our adoption procedures before applying and complete the Adoption Form. You will be contacted within 24 hours. If successful you will be home checked and you and all members of your family and any dog(s) who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. All our dogs are micro-chipped, inoculated and spayed/neutered unless there is a medical reason for not doing so. If you are adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £160 for our dogs in foster homes to help cover our costs.




kBEING FOSTERED IN WARMINSTER, WILTSHIRE

22-09-09 Sooner is a 2 year old dog friendly lurcher. He is a funny, happy fellow who is a little under greyhound height. He would love you to come and meet him - PLEASE!!!!!
13-10-09 UPDATE
I picked Sooner up on Sunday. He has no issues about travelling in a car. He's an incredibly affectionate and very clever dog who takes an interest in everything, takes well to commands and learns really quickly. Lead training and house training are both coming on well. In fact he's been clean in the house for the last 24 hours.
So far he's slept through the night without trouble, too. He doesn't bark at all. I've left him for a couple hours in a room by himself when I went out, and he seemed perfectly content to be alone - as long as he has a comfortable bed to curl up in, a ball to play with and something to eat, not much else matters to this happy-natured, handsome dog.
All in all, he is adorable and very loveable indeed!
16-10-09 UPDATE

What a fabulous dog Sooner is! Loving and affectionate, but also very spirited and lively. He's great fun to have around, an incredibly quick learner and, according to the dog trainer who gave him a lesson yesterday, very intelligent. In fact, he was learning to do tricks within the space of half an hour, and absolutely loved it!
What more could anyone want in a dog? He's incredibly handsome and special, eager to learn, and everyone he meets falls in love with him. As you can see he's made himself thoroughly comfortable here, but would love a forever home where his new master or mistress would really enjoy training him. And hopefully there'd be another playful dog in the house, too.
02-11-09 UPDATE
Sooner's now been with me for three weeks, and I can't understand why no Lurcher-lover has snapped him up yet. He's a real character, endearing, affectionate, very loveable and such fun to have around. He's also very handsome - everyone he meets falls in love with him. Watching him run is a joy - he's as fast as a racehorse and takes such pleasure in it.
He loves to play with other dogs, and isn't aggressive with them. Yesterday he went to an ex-Many Tears puppy's first birthday party, and had a wonderful time playing with five other, smaller dogs. It was chaos but he behaved impeccably! However, I think he's slightly too large to be homed with anything smaller than a Jack Russell, or with very young children.
Sooner seldom barks, is not destructive when left, and sleeps in his basket all night without disturbing anyone. He's now 100% housetrained, and sits to command - as long as there's a treat in it for him. His recall still needs working on; at the moment it's hit and miss.
Lurcher-savvy owners, plenty of activity, a comfortable bed, and another playful dog, or even a whole pack of them, would suit Sooner perfectly. If you meet him you're sure to fall for him. He's irresistible!!
Being fostered in Warminster, Wiltshire.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG:
Please read our adoption procedures before applying and complete the Adoption Form. You will be contacted within 24 hours. If successful you will be home checked and you and all members of your family and any dog(s) who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. All our dogs are micro-chipped, inoculated and spayed/neutered unless there is a medical reason for not doing so. If you are adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £160 for our dogs in foster homes to help cover our costs.



BEING FOSTERED IN GUILDFORD, SURREY


17-03-09 Ollie is a 9 month old collie who time was up at the pound. He is scared of men but will work on this. He is good with other dogs.
09-10-09 UPDATE

Ollie has come on so very far! He is off lead every day, runs and plays with huge numbers of dogs of all shapes, sizes and both genders. He can happily greet male and female visitors, has met and laid down next to horses and has even been a stooge dog for my boss (she is a canine behaviourist) and been over to the local greyhound rescue to help teach them that other dogs are not dinner! He is so very affectionate and sensitive.
We take Ollie to naughty dog agility (no airs and graces, just fun) and he just loves it!! He has learned to cock his leg(!) and is maturing into such a handsome dog. He can be handled, brushed and has been to the vet with no problem.
Unfortunately, Ollie cannot get over wanting to attack/chase cars, despite walking on the roads every day for at least an hour. He also shows his random dislike for some people. He is not biting (I want to make that clear) but he will charge and bark offensively/defensively for no apparent reason. It's such an unpredictable behaviour and we are worried if somebody reacts badly how Ollie would react back. We have tried so hard to identify a pattern and if there is one, it is only apparent to him. He walks to school and back, 2 miles each way twice a day and ignores everyone. We often go out on group walks and on the lead he will walk with strangers as well as familiar people. Off lead he is different - his recall is not bad at all unless he takes a dislike to someone then his recall is forgotten and he dances around barking.
Ollie seemed to be scared in the dark. He will growl if you tread on his toes and will growl sometimes when we/the other dogs move past him when he is settled but this is another inconsistent and random behaviour. He responds well to firm but gentle discipline but doesn't appear to maintain the lesson and repeats the behaviours at random times.
WHAT OLLIE NEEDS:
At just 1 year old this beautiful boy needs a special someone, a home away from the roads of a town, at least one other dog to live with (maybe not a pack), access to large open spaces, someone with lots of time, patience and truck loads of tolerance. The love that this dog gives is just vast but he has a super sensitive nature and highly strung personality. A real Collie person would understand. He is not a cute family pet dog. Ollie would do very well with a job/agility or someone who walks for a living! He needs to bond and he is so willing to please.
25-10-09 UPDATE BY PEOPLE WHO HAVE MET OLLIE
We met Ollie when we had our house check with Keri and we cant believe he hasn’t found a new home yet!! He’s a lovely dog and after reading about his troubles it seems that he has really got over the worst of it. He was a happy and friendly chap and didn’t bark when he came to our house, he wanted to say hello and bounded around in our garden as happy as larry!!! Speaking to his fosterer we think he would be ideal for someone with a bit of space as he seems to love to play and run around, he loved the attention he got when he came round and wasn’t any trouble at all. We really hope he finds the forever home he so desperately deserves, he would make anyone a really happy dog owner!
02-11-09 UPDATE - Calling all Collie lovers!!!
Back in March Ollie was a 9 month old Collie who was rescued on his last day at the pound. Over many months, his fosterers have worked with him endlessly to conquer his extreme fears which included strangers (particularly men), cars, washing machines and basically life in general. They have spent time clicker training him with great success and although he has come such a long way, Ollie still has a couple of issues that need the help of a dedicated and experienced owner/family who will have faith and not give up on him.
Being fostered in Guildford, Surrey.
Althought this dog is by donation only but please bear in mind that all our dogs are spayed/neutered, micro chipped and inoculated and your donation will help us save another dog. Please read our adoption procedures before applying and complete the Adoption Form. You will be contacted within 24 hours. If successful you will be home checked and you and all members of your family and any dog(s) who will be living with the dog you want to adopt MUST come to meet the new dog.

BEING FOSTERED IN DUNDRY, BRISTOL
11-10-09 Bingo is a 3 year old terrier cross (quite possibly with a kangaroo, looking at his ears and bouncy self). He is a fun filled happy terrier who has sadly been returned to us having been adopted by a family 6 months ago, due to the families personal circumstances. It had absolutely nothing to do with anything this little fellow did. He gets on well with other dogs and is currently playing like a lunatic with my other terriers, apparently he's not so good with cats though. However, on a positive note, he is said to be great with kids and so far I have to say he's been a delight.
13-10-09 UPDATE
Bingo has only been here a few days, but what a little superstar. He is full of energy but understands boundaries and isn't too pushy, also now his food has been changed to Burns which is a natural food that should help level out his energy levels as there aren't any artificial colours or additives in it. He's like a little ray of sunshine, always so pleased to see you. He's crate trained too and loves to play with a ball. What a perfect little man and a joy to foster.
26-10-09 UPDATE

Bingo has been with me a couple of weeks now and I've really got to know him well. He's great with kids, loves playing with other dogs, was brilliant with the two little beagle puppies that came to stay while they were waiting to find new homes, he sleeps in a crate and loves his walks, oh and loves playing ball too. He's a smart cheeky little fellow who will make someone a great companion. He is interested in the cats but doesn't appear to want to hurt them, he could reach them if he tried and if you tell him, 'no' then he gives up and goes to find something else to play with. He isn't worried by the ponies but thinks that the pigs are much more interesting and gets a bit carried away barking at them. He's walked off lead with my dogs and although his recall is slightly delayed he does come back and then races me home (don't worry folks there are no roads involved) I can't believe he's still here, he is too gorgeous to be left on the shelf!
01-11-09 UPDATE

Bouncy
Intelligent
Nosey
Gorgeous
Orange (well kind of!)
Being fostered in Dundry Bristol .
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG:
Please read our adoption procedures before applying and complete the Adoption Form. You will be contacted within 24 hours. If successful you will be home checked and you and all members of your family and any dog(s) who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. All our dogs are micro-chipped, inoculated and spayed/neutered unless there is a medical reason for not doing so. If you are adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £160 for our dogs in foster homes to help cover our costs.








29-10-09 Neon is a really sweet 3 year old Akita x Husky. She is super friendly and loves to be cuddled. She has had a bath (not sure who was wetter Vikki or Neon) and blow dry. She is an ex breeding dog so will need a doggy friend to help her along her way so please only apply if you already have a resident dog or dogs living in the home.
PLEASE NOTE: We nearly always home ex-breeding dogs where there is ALREADY A RESIDENT DOG living in the house. They have usually never lived in a house before and are only used to canine company. They get their confidence and learn faster with another dog to copy from. This also helps with house training and learning how to walk on a lead. They will make lovely pets but do need a lot of love, time and patience. If the ex breeding dog you are interested in can be an only dog it will say so in its write up.
30-10-09 UPDATE
What a pretty girl Neon is. She has had a great morning playing with Nushka and Nutella in the paddling pool in the yard, they have been galloping around for ages and is now getting cuddles in the yard with the volunteers. She is very bouncy and really enjoyed playing with the others. She would be best with either a submissive bitch or a male dog.
This dog is at the main rescue centre in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG:
Please read our adoption procedures before applying and complete the Adoption Form. You will be contacted within 24 hours. If successful you will be home checked and you and all members of your family and any dog(s) who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. All our dogs are micro-chipped, inoculated and spayed/neutered unless there is a medical reason for not doing so. If you are adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £150 for dogs at the centre.










Bedlington Rescue & Rehoming are offering any help to anyone who adopts a Bedlington from us. They can advise on their specific health issues etc. We will pass their details on to any adopter if they want this advice.




27-10-09 Serene's pups are coming on strong and have started weaning. If they are anything like their mother they will have a lovely disposition. They play well together and they will be ready for their forever homes from 6th of November.
SAGE - MALE
SHRIMP - MALE

SID - MALE

SIMMY- MALE

SKY - FEMALE
SMUDGE - MALE

SOL- MALE

STAR - FEMALE

Being fostered in Ispwich, Suffolk.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG:
Please read our adoption procedures before applying and complete the Adoption Form. You will be contacted within 24 hours. If successful you will be home checked and you and all members of your family and any dog(s) who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. All our dogs are micro-chipped, inoculated and spayed/neutered unless there is a medical reason for not doing so. If you are adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £160 for our dogs in foster homes to help cover our costs.






BEING FOSTERED IN BEDFONT, MIDDLESEX
13-10-09 Fig is a 2 year old tiny terrier. Poor Fig is another dog who has been brought to us pregnant and we cannot spay her until her pups have been born. Fig is a very frightened little girl and has been learned only the wrong things about people. She will go to one our fosterers to have her pups and learn how to be loved.
26-10-09 UPDATE
Fig is a confident girl now she has settled in to the home routine. She is fully house trained and is very quiet when alone. She likes her comfy spot on the sofa but is also happy in a bed on the floor! Fig has been very good with the other dogs but could be possessive if allowed too be. Previous terrier experience and a dog larger than herself in her new home would be advantageous.
Fig was thought to be pregnant on arrival but over the past week there has been no changes and she had an ultra sound scan today which confirms she is not physically pregnant but has a phantom pregnancy. This can occur following a season. No treatment is required for this and she will be spayed in the next few weeks.
Fig will make a wonderful fun companion. She loves going to the park and has perfect recall. Please consider giving this little lady a loving space in your home.
Being fostered in Bedfort, Middlesex.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG:
Please read our adoption procedures before applying and complete the Adoption Form. You will be contacted within 24 hours. If successful you will be home checked and you and all members of your family and any dog(s) who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. All our dogs are micro-chipped, inoculated and spayed/neutered unless there is a medical reason for not doing so. If you are adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £160 for our dogs in foster homes to help cover our costs.

BEING FOSTERED IN LACING, WEST SUSSEX
23-10-09 Poppy is a 6 month old collie who has been saved from a local pound. She has obviously had a very hard start in life and is terrified of everyone. Poppy has been great with our dogs and will need a home with another dog. We do not know if Poppy has ever lived in a home so she will need time, patience and gentle training. Please only apply for her if you have another resident dog or dogs living in the home who will help her.
26-10-09 UPDATE - written by volunteers who came to visit and walk the dogs.
Poor Polly. I cant imagine what has happened to this little girl in the first few months of her life to make her so scared. When we took her for a walk she would only walk a few steps before lying down and when we went to stroke her she would urinate in fear and yet she has the kindest face and showed no malice. She let us fuss her and pick her up and is such a gentle dog. Polly deserves a special home and lots of love in her life. You will need to be patient, to help her overcome her fears, but I'm sure that in Polly you would have a very, very special companion for life. Please give her the love and kindness she deserves.
Being fostered in Lancing, West Sussex.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG:
Please read our adoption procedures before applying and complete the Adoption Form. You will be contacted within 24 hours. If successful you will be home checked and you and all members of your family and any dog(s) who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. All our dogs are micro-chipped, inoculated and spayed/neutered unless there is a medical reason for not doing so. If you are adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £160 for our dogs in foster homes to help cover our costs.
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BEING FOSTERED IN COWBRIDGE, VALE OF GLAMORGAN
22-09-09 Santo is a 1½ year old thin loving male collie type. He was at the pound and was to be destroyed but an angel saved him and we took him on. He is dog friendly and although has little training he is a star who wants to love and be loved.
12-10-09 UPDATE

Santo has been with us for a week. He is extremely loving and friendly to all he meets. This includes other dogs, cats and kittens, children and adults. He is thriving on the attention and affection that we give him and he returns this double fold. He wants to please and is responding to training, this includes toilet training (dry every night and has been dry during the day for the past three days) and the command of sit, wait and off.
Santo is gradually getting use to living in a house and is more relaxed with household sounds and noises, such as the television and washing machine; nevertheless, the vacuum cleaner so far remains the big ogre. Santo is now much more use to a collar and lead, and he is beginning to enjoy his walks. However, he is very uncertain and nervous of any type of traffic; yet I do get a strong impression that in the past he has tried to either round up or chase bicycles and motorbikes. I firmly believe that Santo has had no previous training, and that this lovely, lovely boy will blossom and show how able and intelligent he his with the benefit of both formal and agility training.
25-10-09 UPDATE
Santo is much more relaxed in every way and is improving with regard to traffic. He is walking better on the lead and pulls only occasionally. Santo has been on car journeys and presented with no problems at all. He knows his name and comes when called, he knows the 'down' command now as well and is getting good with the 'stay' command. Santo is truly a lovely boy and remains affectionate to all. He loves to curl up of an evening on the settee with his head resting on someone's lap, he loves to have cuddles.
Being fostered in Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG:
Please read our adoption procedures before applying and complete the Adoption Form. You will be contacted within 24 hours. If successful you will be home checked and you and all members of your family and any dog(s) who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. All our dogs are micro-chipped, inoculated and spayed/neutered unless there is a medical reason for not doing so. If you are adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £160 for our dogs in foster homes to help cover our costs.


BEING FOSTERED IN EAST MOLSEY SURREY


21-10-09 Bill is a 3 year old collie cross. He has been a pet and a helper as he used to work cattle. His original owner could no longer keep him so he has came to us to find a home. Bill was rehomed but has sadly been returned because he can have issues with other dogs when off the lead. He has been living with a 3 month old collie pup and is fine with him and is currently being housed with another dog here at the rescue centre. He is fine when on the lead and controllable when off lead. He is a loving, incredibly handsome and energetic dog who is super keen to find his new home!
Being fostered in East Molsey, Surrey.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG:
Please read our adoption procedures before applying and complete the Adoption Form. You will be contacted within 24 hours. If successful you will be home checked and you and all members of your family and any dog(s) who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. All our dogs are micro-chipped, inoculated and spayed/neutered unless there is a medical reason for not doing so. If you are adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £160 for our dogs in foster homes to help cover our costs.





25-05-09 UPDATE

Bramble can play a little too rough but Jack the Black Terrier mix will tolerate no nonsense and firmly puts her in her place and Bramble absolutely loves him. I’ve discovered that Bramble really enjoys wading in the river and this latest photo shows her cooling off whilst sat on the rocks. Given half the chance she has always been very loving with me and anyone who talks to her so I’m hoping that an experienced owner will fall for her as I have because she really is a very special girl.
21-06-09 UPDATE
Over the last couple of weeks Bramble has really turned a corner. She is beginning to interact better with the other dogs in my home and they are now more accepting of her. Despite remaining vocal she is friendly to other dogs when out on our walks and people too. There remains one problem which I haven't been able to resolve yet; she occasionally gets spooked when out on our walks and it's never the same thing. Sometimes its a vehicle that spooks her or a person, man or woman (never children). When this happens she freaks out and starts barking and biting in shear panic. If I didn't take a firm hold of the lead there's a chance she would nip my leg. Any other time she has never attempted to bite or nip me or anyone else. She will try to nibble you in a playful way though. She adored having my 16 month old grandson to stay and was receptive to commands from my son. If Bramble was adopted by an experienced dog owner who was prepared to give her time to settle then they would be rewarded with a very loving dog because she really is very affectionate.
16-07-09 UPDATE
With each passing week as Bramble has become more accustomed to my routine she has relaxed a little more and has completely changed from a shell-shocked manic dog to a happy, chirpy, cheeky and sometimes naughty little minx! She is definitely much more relaxed with her environment and the other dogs. However, we did have a set back the other week; she was happily trailing behind me on her lead when a woman past us and said "Good Morning"; Bramble flew into a state of sheer panic and bit me on the heel. I bent down and held her by the neck until the panic had passed and we continued on our way. On this basis I now only let her off lead when there are no other dogs or people in sight or they are dogs and people she knows. (Her recall continues to remain good.) I also now put a harness on her when we go for a walk so that I have better control of her and I ensure that she walks by my side! I started calling her Bramble-Tarcara as I have had so many comments about her being such a beautiful dog it seemed only fitting that she should have an appropriate name. The first time I called her this she wagged her tail in delight as if to confirm that Tacara really was a fitting name for her. Tacara meaning 'beautiful one'.
08-09-09 UPDATE
Whilst Bramble has settled well into family life I'm still hoping that someone is looking for another Beagle to compliment their family as Bramble would really benefit from a batty Beagle playmate. Since Jack the Lad left she hasn't had another who wants to play with her and to hear her pitiful cry when she's rejected by the other dogs is heart-rendering. Little Tacara so wants to be part of a pack and when she tries to snuggle up to my Scottie cross Timmy he just shuns her and Teagan my Yorkie just about tolerates her.
To recap, Tacara is fully house-trained and sleeps happily through the night but she does have the company of two other dogs in the kitchen. She walks well on the lead and has good recall. She's good with most dogs but other dogs don't always like her! She's interested in the cat but not obsessed. She's met by 18 month old grandson when he came to visit for a few days and she doesn't seem bothered by his howling and screeching! She's left with my other dogs three times a week for approximately 3 hours and she's fine. She also travels well.
Finally, I went away for a few days in August and she was looked after by three adults who had a Jack Russell. Whilst Bramble wasn't keen on her a quick squirt with the water pistol kept her in check! I have grown to really love her and could happily adopt her but I want the best for Bramble and I feel that would be with other beagles where she was part of the pack. I do hope she finds her new family soon as the longer I have her the harder it will be for me to part with her but more importantly Bramble needs a family she can call her own.
15-10-09 UPDATE
Bramble continues to make good progress and is interacting much better with my other two dogs. I've now realized what has been Bramble's main problem; she is very hard of hearing. Because of her keen sense of smell and her ability to react when the other dogs do I never realized that it was her hearing or lack of it that was creating the problems with her. Now this has been established I ensure that when I give basic commands that this is followed up with a hand signal. Obviously, this is probably the cause for her panic mode when we've been out on walks as she's has been suddenly startled by people/things just appearing. Its taken a few months but she is now a happy and relaxed dog who loves her walks, her chews and most of all her cuddles! Please do consider her but please remember to reap the rewards that I have you are going to have to be very patient and understanding until she feels safe and loved in her new environment.
Being fostered in Ammanford, Dyfed.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG:
Please read our adoption procedures before applying and complete the Adoption Form. You will be contacted within 24 hours. If successful you will be home checked and you and all members of your family and any dog(s) who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. All our dogs are micro-chipped, inoculated and spayed/neutered unless there is a medical reason for not doing so. If you are adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £160 for our dogs in foster homes to help cover our costs.
15-10-09 UPDATE
On speaking to the vet that treated Jerry and to his fosterers I’m pleased to tell you that all is well with Jerry. He did have a one off problem with his manly bits but all is well now. This lovely fellow is now very ready to find a home, the fosterer describes him as:
He has been described as having very puppy like attitude, and although he his great fun he does have a very short attention span with regards to training and learning things. Work will need to be continued by his new owners with Jerry’s separation anxiety and his sometimes vocal nature which his fosterers have made a good start with.
He is also being treated for a leakage problem which seems to be improving daily, this may require future medication.



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BEING FOSTERED NEAR MANY TEARS IN SOUTH WALES

23-06-09 Alice is looking for a new home because she has a fear of children which is making it very difficult for her owner to walk her. Even their voices can frighten her. Alice was originally found as a stray so we don't know what has caused this fear but she really needs a experienced, extremely kind and loving home to help her overcome them. She is not completely housed trained so you will need to be prepared to help her learn this.
Alice has an enormous amount of energy and chews when left probably because she is not getting the exercise she needs. She can access all sorts of things on benches and out of waste bins but she's as bright as a button and someone with the time would be able to teach her this is not acceptable. Alice definitely needs a home with another dog. She love all dogs - she happily greets any and all when we are out, she craves human company at all times and quickly gets distressed if she thinks there's no human around so a home where someone is at home for most of the day is essential and where they can build up to the amount of time she can be left.
Alice needs a home where they are prepared to help her with her fears and phobias so she can have a happy life.
Being fostered near Many Tears in South Wales.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THIS DOG:
Please read our adoption procedures before applying and complete the Adoption Form. You will be contacted within 24 hours. If successful you will be home checked and you and all members of your family and any dog(s) who will be living with the dog MUST come to meet the new dog. All our dogs are micro-chipped, inoculated and spayed/neutered unless there is a medical reason for not doing so. If you are adopting a puppy you will need to provide details of training classes in your area. We ask for a minimum adoption fee of £160 for our dogs in foster homes to help cover our costs.