frank
This handsome boy is Frank & he’s currently in Lincolnshire looking for a new home.
This is from his owner:
Frank is 5 years old (1/6/2016). He is a cuddly bear. He loves everyone he meets, especially if a snack is involved. Always giving a paw to say more cuddles or more strokes. He is 87cm long and 58cm tall.
He loves his daily grooming sessions. He gets on well with my female basset and our cat.
He runs and hops in our garden and loves a dip in the pond. Loves walking by the river. He is good on the lead. He loves to stalk any birds he may come across but he knows the word No!!
He is nervous of boy dogs. He can be reactive to them but will calm down with a treat especially with older male dogs.
He is good with children but can be bouncy so children over 8 years old is advised.
When you are settled for the evening he is a brilliant companion.
This is from his owner:
Frank is 5 years old (1/6/2016). He is a cuddly bear. He loves everyone he meets, especially if a snack is involved. Always giving a paw to say more cuddles or more strokes. He is 87cm long and 58cm tall.
He loves his daily grooming sessions. He gets on well with my female basset and our cat.
He runs and hops in our garden and loves a dip in the pond. Loves walking by the river. He is good on the lead. He loves to stalk any birds he may come across but he knows the word No!!
He is nervous of boy dogs. He can be reactive to them but will calm down with a treat especially with older male dogs.
He is good with children but can be bouncy so children over 8 years old is advised.
When you are settled for the evening he is a brilliant companion.
maple
This lovely girl is Maple who is approximately 2.5 years old. She’s currently in Manchester & needs rehoming. She’s 35cm tall & 49cm long. She needs a new home with someone around a lot as she has some separation anxiety. She needs at least one female person in the home as she does struggle with men. Plus she needs a special family who has all the time & patience in the world to let her settle at her own pace plus another dog is an absolute must.
This is from Maple’s owner:
Beautiful Maple is one of the most affectionate and sweet tempered dogs I have ever known. She loves to cuddle, have her chin stroked (for as long as your arm can manage), do zoomies around the garden, play with my PBGV and watch the world go by from the comfort of the back of the sofa in the front room. She is a submissive dog whose natural reaction is to freeze rather than fight or flight when she is in a situation she can't escape from. She has been to my groomer 3 times and allows her to wash and cut her coat and even brush her teeth and clean her ears. She still prefers to sleep under the bed or in her dog bed but every morning, without fail she will come to my side of the bed for a chin stroke and then she jumps on the bed, snuggles up to me and settles back down until I am ready to get up.
When she arrived in December 2020 Maple was a skinny, terrified and highly anxious 2 year old. For the first few weeks she would only eat alone and preferred to spend the majority of her day in her quickly sourced safe spaces - under the dining room table, at the top of the stairs or under my bed where she also slept and there are now dog beds in each of these places!
I lost my job just after she arrived but was fortunate to secure a 6 month contract that meant I would be working from home and so Maple and I have developed a really close bond and she trusts me implicitly but unfortunately she has long way to go to trust strangers, especially men. I live with one of my twin sons (21 years old) and he has been incredibly patient with her but it has only been in the last month that she will approach him rather than waiting for him to come to her for a stroke. However, when anyone else comes to the house she barks and then heads straight upstairs and under my bed. The same is true when she is in the garden and any of our neighbours are also in their gardens or she hears voices outside through an open window. I have been trying to work with her on this and had hoped that, now that I am having to move onto another contract, she would have reached a point at which I could take her and my PBGV to day care or have a dog walker come to the house on the 2 or 3 days I will have to go into the office for work.
This nervousness around strangers means that she will eat in the kitchen with my other dog (in separate places because the PBGV will eat anything she can get her chops around) but only if I am in the room with her and the kitchen door is shut. She is not food motivated in the slightest (apart from cooked chicken) and most days I have to stand over her to ensure she actually eats her breakfast / tea. And, while she absolutely loves our walks we have to go when most other people are not about i.e. very early in the morning or later in the evening. She has no reaction to loud noises e.g. sirens or motorbikes while we are out and didn't even flinch when we were caught out in a thunder storm recently. She adores playing with squeaky toys and plays fetch beautifully and she can be vocal in the garden when chatting with the neighbourhood dogs or at birds flying around her.
Maple has come such a long way in the last 6 months but as I live in a very busy suburban area I know that she will continue to struggle with her anxiety and reaction to so many people being around her all the time and my new job means that I cannot be at home with her as much to continue working with her on building her confidence and trust of people. What Maple needs is a quiet home ideally in a more rural setting, no children but with at least 1 other dog and at least 1 lady in the house who is experienced in working with anxious, rescue dogs and the time to give this beautiful creature to really relax and be completely happy. This is one of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make and I am sure that with another move she will go backwards but deep down I know that I cannot give her what she really needs and that breaks my heart.
What I can promise is that for all the love and effort you put in with this little lady you get it back in truck loads.
This is from Maple’s owner:
Beautiful Maple is one of the most affectionate and sweet tempered dogs I have ever known. She loves to cuddle, have her chin stroked (for as long as your arm can manage), do zoomies around the garden, play with my PBGV and watch the world go by from the comfort of the back of the sofa in the front room. She is a submissive dog whose natural reaction is to freeze rather than fight or flight when she is in a situation she can't escape from. She has been to my groomer 3 times and allows her to wash and cut her coat and even brush her teeth and clean her ears. She still prefers to sleep under the bed or in her dog bed but every morning, without fail she will come to my side of the bed for a chin stroke and then she jumps on the bed, snuggles up to me and settles back down until I am ready to get up.
When she arrived in December 2020 Maple was a skinny, terrified and highly anxious 2 year old. For the first few weeks she would only eat alone and preferred to spend the majority of her day in her quickly sourced safe spaces - under the dining room table, at the top of the stairs or under my bed where she also slept and there are now dog beds in each of these places!
I lost my job just after she arrived but was fortunate to secure a 6 month contract that meant I would be working from home and so Maple and I have developed a really close bond and she trusts me implicitly but unfortunately she has long way to go to trust strangers, especially men. I live with one of my twin sons (21 years old) and he has been incredibly patient with her but it has only been in the last month that she will approach him rather than waiting for him to come to her for a stroke. However, when anyone else comes to the house she barks and then heads straight upstairs and under my bed. The same is true when she is in the garden and any of our neighbours are also in their gardens or she hears voices outside through an open window. I have been trying to work with her on this and had hoped that, now that I am having to move onto another contract, she would have reached a point at which I could take her and my PBGV to day care or have a dog walker come to the house on the 2 or 3 days I will have to go into the office for work.
This nervousness around strangers means that she will eat in the kitchen with my other dog (in separate places because the PBGV will eat anything she can get her chops around) but only if I am in the room with her and the kitchen door is shut. She is not food motivated in the slightest (apart from cooked chicken) and most days I have to stand over her to ensure she actually eats her breakfast / tea. And, while she absolutely loves our walks we have to go when most other people are not about i.e. very early in the morning or later in the evening. She has no reaction to loud noises e.g. sirens or motorbikes while we are out and didn't even flinch when we were caught out in a thunder storm recently. She adores playing with squeaky toys and plays fetch beautifully and she can be vocal in the garden when chatting with the neighbourhood dogs or at birds flying around her.
Maple has come such a long way in the last 6 months but as I live in a very busy suburban area I know that she will continue to struggle with her anxiety and reaction to so many people being around her all the time and my new job means that I cannot be at home with her as much to continue working with her on building her confidence and trust of people. What Maple needs is a quiet home ideally in a more rural setting, no children but with at least 1 other dog and at least 1 lady in the house who is experienced in working with anxious, rescue dogs and the time to give this beautiful creature to really relax and be completely happy. This is one of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make and I am sure that with another move she will go backwards but deep down I know that I cannot give her what she really needs and that breaks my heart.
What I can promise is that for all the love and effort you put in with this little lady you get it back in truck loads.
mela
Mela is a year old and looking for her forever home. She was adopted from Spain.
Here in the UK She has been good with dogs outside of the home but dominant inside the home with the resident dog so has been rehomed. This has unfortunately broken down after 2 days as they have gone against advice and overwhelmed her with busy walks and visitors.
Mela loves affection and people and would suit a home where she is not left alone too much. She is crate trained. She is super cuddly and loves a good snooze.
Mela needs time to settle in her home without being overwhelmed. She barks and pulls when she sees other dogs at first and can be fearful of men / visitors to the home. She needs someone who will be patient and work with her to feel safe in these situations.
She loves running and playing outside and is so affectionate and cuddly.
She comes with full rescue backup and behaviourist support.
Here in the UK She has been good with dogs outside of the home but dominant inside the home with the resident dog so has been rehomed. This has unfortunately broken down after 2 days as they have gone against advice and overwhelmed her with busy walks and visitors.
Mela loves affection and people and would suit a home where she is not left alone too much. She is crate trained. She is super cuddly and loves a good snooze.
Mela needs time to settle in her home without being overwhelmed. She barks and pulls when she sees other dogs at first and can be fearful of men / visitors to the home. She needs someone who will be patient and work with her to feel safe in these situations.
She loves running and playing outside and is so affectionate and cuddly.
She comes with full rescue backup and behaviourist support.
bella
This lovely smart hound (possibly Jura Hound) is three years old. She is very sweet and affectionate and loves human company. She is good with small children, will move away if their play gets too rowdy.
She is gentle but quite tall approx 57 cms and 27 kilos so just need to be careful no one gets knocked over by accident. She is quite happy to go off into her crate or her bed for her own space.
Bella likes to do her own thing in the garden, currently living with another dog, but not really interested in doggy play so leaves him alone. However they are fine together indoors, on walks and in the car.
If strange dogs approach when we are out she will warn them off with a sharp bark, has never snarled or bitten. She is fine when friends with dogs come to stay, and goes to daycare one day a week for socialisation. She's been fine, just more interested in the humans!
She really enjoys doing a bit of training and learns quickly. Comes to life doing searching games or any other activity involving you. She knows lots of 'commands ' and is very enthusiastic.
She is an escapologist so needs a secure garden, also equally secure lead or harness. She is strong so I currently use a halti and regular lead. She walks very nicely with this, enjoys road walks or country walks. She loves a good sniff when out for her walks. Her scent drive is high so she gets super-excited at the whiff of a squirrel, rabbit or small furries, this does include cats. It is possible to distract her if you see it ahead, and walk swiftly in a different direction but you need to be quick.
Recall is work in progress, so currently only off lead in secure enclosed fields. I use a long lead for country walks. She will recall on this if nothing is distracting her and tasty treats are offered. Otherwise her gorgeous ears switch off.
She loves to trot alongside you if you enjoy jogging/running but equally happy to explore the hedgerows and fields. In the garden she will play with a tuggy toy but doesn't know her own strength. She does understand 'leave it' but needs gentle persuasion to let go. She does like a cuddly toy in her bed.
She is a real sweetheart, loves her food, loves her bed and loves to be near you. Not a "morning person" - so quite happy to stay curled up until it's time to go out. Not a barky dog around the house, so you need to spot when she wants a wee and starts getting restless. Has been clean since her first week. Understands "wee wees' and 'bedtime' so reluctantly goes out last thing before bed.
This Spanish dog loves to sunbathe! She can be left for a few hours once she understands that you will return.
She has lots of love to give, but might be cautious at first. She is physically robust, but a sensitive girl and wants to please you. I believe she would be great with a dog savvy family or individual owner who can spend time with her, gaining her trust. She needs access to her own safe space if things get too much or she is just wanting a snooze.
She is gentle but quite tall approx 57 cms and 27 kilos so just need to be careful no one gets knocked over by accident. She is quite happy to go off into her crate or her bed for her own space.
Bella likes to do her own thing in the garden, currently living with another dog, but not really interested in doggy play so leaves him alone. However they are fine together indoors, on walks and in the car.
If strange dogs approach when we are out she will warn them off with a sharp bark, has never snarled or bitten. She is fine when friends with dogs come to stay, and goes to daycare one day a week for socialisation. She's been fine, just more interested in the humans!
She really enjoys doing a bit of training and learns quickly. Comes to life doing searching games or any other activity involving you. She knows lots of 'commands ' and is very enthusiastic.
She is an escapologist so needs a secure garden, also equally secure lead or harness. She is strong so I currently use a halti and regular lead. She walks very nicely with this, enjoys road walks or country walks. She loves a good sniff when out for her walks. Her scent drive is high so she gets super-excited at the whiff of a squirrel, rabbit or small furries, this does include cats. It is possible to distract her if you see it ahead, and walk swiftly in a different direction but you need to be quick.
Recall is work in progress, so currently only off lead in secure enclosed fields. I use a long lead for country walks. She will recall on this if nothing is distracting her and tasty treats are offered. Otherwise her gorgeous ears switch off.
She loves to trot alongside you if you enjoy jogging/running but equally happy to explore the hedgerows and fields. In the garden she will play with a tuggy toy but doesn't know her own strength. She does understand 'leave it' but needs gentle persuasion to let go. She does like a cuddly toy in her bed.
She is a real sweetheart, loves her food, loves her bed and loves to be near you. Not a "morning person" - so quite happy to stay curled up until it's time to go out. Not a barky dog around the house, so you need to spot when she wants a wee and starts getting restless. Has been clean since her first week. Understands "wee wees' and 'bedtime' so reluctantly goes out last thing before bed.
This Spanish dog loves to sunbathe! She can be left for a few hours once she understands that you will return.
She has lots of love to give, but might be cautious at first. She is physically robust, but a sensitive girl and wants to please you. I believe she would be great with a dog savvy family or individual owner who can spend time with her, gaining her trust. She needs access to her own safe space if things get too much or she is just wanting a snooze.
Margui
Margui is around 4, and 17kg. She has been in the residence for more than a year, waiting for a home but she seems invisible. Margui was found wandering around, terrified, was very difficult to catch her, she didn’t trust in humans at all. Nowadays she’s still very very shy but she has improved tons! She likes being around people as long as she knows them, she likes being pampered and she likes being cuddled but she needs time and patience to trust. She’s still shy with strangers and very scared and nervous around new situations. She is good with other dogs, both male and female dogs. Margui has no problem with cats too. She’s quite good on lead. Margui needs a home with a very well fenced garden and at least another doggie at home as she feels more confident when another doggie is around. Margui is in Galicia but we arrange everything for her to be adopted in UK. Coming to the UK for foster in May.
Rocky
This amazingly attractive hound is Rocky. According to vet he’s a Bulgarian Scenthound. Rocky is currently in kennels in Wales & is ready for a new home.
Rocky dob 01/05/2016, 35kg, 65cm tall x 78cm long.
Rocky needs an experienced home with people who are willing to give him the time and patience to settle without overcrowding him. He likes females but is fearful of men although he is improving with men he knows. No other dogs please as he is reactive.
Our qualified behaviourist has been working with him & will continue to work with his new owner. These are Rachel’s thoughts on Rocky:
I’m the behaviourist who has been working with Rocky over the last couple of months and this breaks my heart because I adore him, but he’s ready for a home and I definitely wouldn’t stand in his way for the sake of my own heart!
The most important thing to say about Rocky is that he has an extremely loving and affectionate nature. He’s a calm and placid boy and he absolutely loves company. This can sometimes get him into trouble because he hasn’t been treated well in the past and as much as he wants to be close and enjoy a fuss (bum scratches are his fave!!) he can sometimes find it worrying. This means that he needs someone who is willing to really listen to his signals (and we’ll do a video chat and go through video footage of him so you’re really confident about what these signals look like) and give him space when he needs it, and to let him interact on his terms, to build his confidence.
Rocky has bitten somebody twice and caused minor injury, so you would need to be committed to ongoing work with the behaviourist to make sure the risk of this happening again is minimised. He is progressing very well with muzzle training and will need to wear a muzzle in public. This is just so that people are aware that building his confidence in contexts he finds scary is very important, but they pay off you get in return will be unlike any other. Rocky is a very loyal and intelligent boy and he absolutely thrives (after a bit of confidence building) in any kind of scent based partnership work. He has so many qualities and his aggression has not been his fault at all, he’s been frightened and felt the need to defend himself. He’s grown hugely in confidence just in the last two months and the change in him has been so wonderful to watch, so I know he’s going to make someone an amazing companion. Neither me, nor kennel staff, have seen any aggression at all and he’s coped very well with some things he’s found tough (like vet visits) without any problems. He’s more scared of men than women so an ideal home would be female only. He could live with men, but they would need to be very understanding and totally committed to going at Rocky’s pace so as not to set him up to fail.
Rocky sometimes struggles with other dogs so needs a dog free home (and that’s why he needs a muzzle out on walks). He seems to be very friendly towards girls but can react to boys if they are very close.
Rocky forms very deep attachments to people he trusts, and will be such an incredible partner for anyone interested in dog activities of any kind (except maybe agility, he’s not very graceful). He may need a bit of work to get him used to being left alone in a new home. He has settled really well in kennels but barked the first few times when he was left by someone he is attached to. He soon got used to it and I’m absolutely sure he will settle quickly, but it’ll just need to be planned.
If you’re interested in training or behaviour and want a very deep bond with a dog who has had a tough start in life then Rocky is definitely the dog for you. He needs patience and understanding, but he so deserves a second chance.
Rocky dob 01/05/2016, 35kg, 65cm tall x 78cm long.
Rocky needs an experienced home with people who are willing to give him the time and patience to settle without overcrowding him. He likes females but is fearful of men although he is improving with men he knows. No other dogs please as he is reactive.
Our qualified behaviourist has been working with him & will continue to work with his new owner. These are Rachel’s thoughts on Rocky:
I’m the behaviourist who has been working with Rocky over the last couple of months and this breaks my heart because I adore him, but he’s ready for a home and I definitely wouldn’t stand in his way for the sake of my own heart!
The most important thing to say about Rocky is that he has an extremely loving and affectionate nature. He’s a calm and placid boy and he absolutely loves company. This can sometimes get him into trouble because he hasn’t been treated well in the past and as much as he wants to be close and enjoy a fuss (bum scratches are his fave!!) he can sometimes find it worrying. This means that he needs someone who is willing to really listen to his signals (and we’ll do a video chat and go through video footage of him so you’re really confident about what these signals look like) and give him space when he needs it, and to let him interact on his terms, to build his confidence.
Rocky has bitten somebody twice and caused minor injury, so you would need to be committed to ongoing work with the behaviourist to make sure the risk of this happening again is minimised. He is progressing very well with muzzle training and will need to wear a muzzle in public. This is just so that people are aware that building his confidence in contexts he finds scary is very important, but they pay off you get in return will be unlike any other. Rocky is a very loyal and intelligent boy and he absolutely thrives (after a bit of confidence building) in any kind of scent based partnership work. He has so many qualities and his aggression has not been his fault at all, he’s been frightened and felt the need to defend himself. He’s grown hugely in confidence just in the last two months and the change in him has been so wonderful to watch, so I know he’s going to make someone an amazing companion. Neither me, nor kennel staff, have seen any aggression at all and he’s coped very well with some things he’s found tough (like vet visits) without any problems. He’s more scared of men than women so an ideal home would be female only. He could live with men, but they would need to be very understanding and totally committed to going at Rocky’s pace so as not to set him up to fail.
Rocky sometimes struggles with other dogs so needs a dog free home (and that’s why he needs a muzzle out on walks). He seems to be very friendly towards girls but can react to boys if they are very close.
Rocky forms very deep attachments to people he trusts, and will be such an incredible partner for anyone interested in dog activities of any kind (except maybe agility, he’s not very graceful). He may need a bit of work to get him used to being left alone in a new home. He has settled really well in kennels but barked the first few times when he was left by someone he is attached to. He soon got used to it and I’m absolutely sure he will settle quickly, but it’ll just need to be planned.
If you’re interested in training or behaviour and want a very deep bond with a dog who has had a tough start in life then Rocky is definitely the dog for you. He needs patience and understanding, but he so deserves a second chance.
