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Oscar is an 11 month old medium size crossbreed.
Oscar is a young intelligent boy who is eager and quick to learn. Therefore, he will need on going training and mental stimulation. He really enjoys human interaction, including cuddles and playing fetch. Oscar seems very friendly towards other dogs, but will need further socialisation.…read more
Zeb is a healthy, crossbreed puppy ready for rehoming.
He has been neutered.
He is full of energy and mischief and has been well socialised.
He will need to go to training classes to learn some manners and how to stay calm around other dogs.…read more
Buddy came to us in August 2021, less than a year old.
Buddy was very frightened when he first arrived at the Sanctuary and this was his 4th home. He had had no socialisation at all. We believe he may have suffered some abuse; he was very hand shy and would not accept any affection. He has been one of the most scared dogs we have taken in. He has a noticeable squint and we do not know whether this is a result of trauma or birth. It does mean he tends to look at things in a slightly strange way and can react to sudden movement as he may not see what’s coming. Finding Buddy a home is an ongoing process and we hope one day that he will leave us for his forever home. This will take a special person who understands the breed and his history.
Over the last 2 and half years, this boy has come on leaps and bounds (sometimes literally). He is one of the most loving, fun, playful dogs. He has made walking friends with several of our bigger dogs and enjoys their company outside. He is ruled by his stomach and loves treats, cuddles, playing ball on the field and chasing birds. We sometimes need to watch from a distance as he has the best zoomies ever seen! One of his favourite times, is with Emma on a Saturday night watching Strictly on tv. He meets new people and is no longer terrified by anything slightly “different”. A wonderful turn around for him. We hope for the best and a home but in the meantime, he is a very loved semi-permanent resident!…read more
Rico is a wonderful 2-3 year old boy. He is very clever, affectionate towards people and loves other dogs. He is particularly good with smaller dogs and will curb his considerable enthusiasm to account for the size differential.He has boundless energy and loves his walks. He has an endearing curiosity and loves to meet his regular dog-mates on the Canford SANG where he is a minor celebrity amongst the regular dog-walkers. Many of them follow his progress with interest and would love to adopt Rico but already have their full quota -or more – of dogs.Once Rico has had a good walk, sniffed all there is to sniff and said hello to as many dogs as possible, he likes nothing better than a good cuddle and fuss back at his chalet.Rico is an energetic dog and for an active couple who want a intelligent, expressive and affectionate companion, he will make a fantastic pet, as he can be very boisterous and gets excited easily perhaps a home without children would be best. He is a strong dog so needs a new owner who can hold him on the lead.
Hello to all my friends at Waggy Tails
It’s Alfie here – remember me?
Well, I’ve settled in at my forever home so quickly and already I’ve had lots of wonderful adventures. My new family keep telling me that I’m a good boy and are very kind. I’ve learned really quickly to go to bed at night when they tell me to, and I don’t bark at night, so I know they will get some sleep too. Also, when it’s their dinner time I sit quietly on my bed nearby so they can eat in peace – they really seem to appreciate it when I do that, but they do eat very slowly whereas I can finish my dinner in a couple of minutes.
My new family take me out every morning for a long walk with my new best friend Harvey, and the other day when they weren’t looking, I stole his big dog biscuit. That wasn’t very kind of me, so I won’t do it again. Harvey didn’t seem to mind though. I’ve made lots of doggy friends and they were all so eager to meet me. Their humans were too and some of them gave me treats. I go out again in the afternoon, and if I’m lucky I get to paddle in the River Mude, which is just down the lane from my new home.
I’ve been out in the car, which I like quite a lot now, although I was a bit nervous at first. I’ve been to the toy store which my family call a pet shop. They very kindly bought me some new blankets, some toys and most important of all some food. I have my own special cupboard for all my bits and pieces, including a huge pile of lovely towels to dry me off when I come home from a walk all wet and muddy. My new family do seem to use their washing machine a lot though.
I’ve been to meet my new Vet who gave me a clean bill of health. She also gave me an injection which she called a booster – hope that doesn’t happen too often! All the staff at the Vets were lovely and came out from behind the desk to say hello and give me a treat.
My next big adventure is I’m going to start a 6-week training course at The Friendly Dog Club at Barton on Sea – the name sounds alright so I’m sure it will be fine. I would like to run around off my lead, so my new family are going to arrange for me to go to a secure field near to a place called Brockenhurst wherever that is. Once I’ve mastered the idea of coming back when I’m called then they tell me I can run around off my lead at the field near my new home. So, I had better concentrate at the training course and make sure I don’t mess up.
My family tell me that I’m quite clever really as I know so many words – I know what to do when they tell me words such as sit, down, leave, bed, paw, walk, stay, and wait. I must admit that sometimes I still pull on the lead, particularly when I see a doggy friend that I want to go and have a chat with. I know I shouldn’t, but I just forget sometimes because I’m so excited and happy.
All in all, I like this forever home and on balance I think I’ll stay!
With a big woof and a paw to you all.
Alfie.
When Buddy first came in to us, he was very nervous and distrusting of humans. Over time, Buddy has become a very friendly and playful boy. He very much enjoys his one-to-one time and is learning how to show affection in his own special way!
He loves nothing more than a speedy sprint around our field and will happily play fetch with a football or tennis ball until he is tired out. Treats are also a favourite of his.
Buddy is good and attentive when out on a walk and walks nicely on a lead. Owing to his lack of socialisation when younger, he can be a bit vocal when he sees other dogs out on a walk, but with further input and more socialisation this can be addressed.
As a Lurcher, Buddy has a very strong prey drive and is interested by small wildlife when out walking and small pets in the house. Therefore, Buddy would be suited to a house where he is the only dog without other pets or animals.
Pearl is a beautiful 5 year old French Bulldog. She came into Waggy Tails Rescue in March 2020 due to a change in her family’s circumstances.
When she arrived she had a terrible skin condition and very infected ears and was also having a false pregnancy. The skin and ear infections were long standing issues and were the cause of her crumpled ear.
Treatment was started immediately and Pearl went into a foster home soon after she arrived. The treatment is on going and Pearl is now looking fabulous but it will be a life long battle to keep her well.
In July 2020 she was adopted and she has settled happily into her forever home along side a very bossy cat. Pearl is a real clown who loves to play especially with her football, she loves cuddles, getting muddy and sleeping in the sun shine.…read more
Lilly settles well at night and has not been upset by fireworks.
She came to us from the pound and we have now had her quite a while.
