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Meet Ziggy, a bright and bouncy 1-year-old who was born right here with us! This clever young boy is full of potential and personality. Ziggy is highly intelligent, food-motivated, and always eager to learn—making him a great candidate for ongoing training.

He enjoys his walks and loves playing with his toys, and he’s generally good on the lead, though he might need the occasional reminder to stay focused. Ziggy walks nicely alongside other dogs and has had some fun off-lead playtime, though he can be a bit boisterous at times.

Ziggy would thrive in an active, patient home where he can continue his socialisation and training journey. With the right guidance and lots of love, he’s sure to grow into a wonderful companion.…read more

Luna is a 3 year old Patterdale Terrier.

She is new in, so we are still getting to know her.

She is shy initially and needs a little time to get to know you.  Once relaxed she is very affectionate.

She appears to be ok with other dogs and enjoys her walks.…read more

Meet Magnus, a strikingly handsome German Shepherd with a heart of gold and a sweet, affectionate personality. Magnus absolutely thrives on human attention—he loves nothing more than being close to people and will happily try to become everyone’s best friend. He’s even a star at the vet, taking everything in his stride with charm.

Magnus is super intelligent and full of potential, but he’s also a strong boy who will benefit from ongoing training and socialisation to help him channel his energy in the right way. He’s especially enthusiastic when he sees other dogs—he means well but can get a bit overexcited, so he’s still learning how to stay calm in those moments.

His playful side really shines when he’s out in the field, where he happily chases his beloved penguin toy or a football with joy and enthusiasm. To keep him happy and fulfilled, Magnus will need a home that can offer plenty of enrichment, structure, and love.

With the right guidance, Magnus will be an incredibly loyal and rewarding companion.

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Meet Ringo, a delightful 11 ½ old Labrador Collie cross with the heart of a puppy and the charm of a true gentleman. Ringo brings joy to everyone he meets—his affectionate cuddles, playful energy, and lovable personality never fail to make us smile.

Despite his age, Ringo is full of life and loves nothing more than spending time with people. He wants to be friends with everyone and everything, and his enthusiasm is contagious. He’s a big fan of other dogs too, though he can get quite excited when meeting them and is always eager to say hello.

Ringo is currently on a weight loss journey and has already lost 5kg—he’s doing brilliantly but still has a bit more to go to reach a healthier weight. He’ll need an owner who can keep him on track and support his continued progress.

He’s strong on the lead and does pull, so he’ll need someone confident and steady to handle him on walks. That said, he’s incredibly rewarding to be around, and his love for toys and youthful spirit make him a joy to have by your side.

Ringo may be in his golden years, but he’s truly young at heart and ready to share his love with a family who can offer him the care, companionship, and continued support he deserves.…read more

 Alfie & Vinnie are two former Waggy Tails boys living their dream.  On the left is Alfie, who was adopted in February 2022, and on the right is Vinnie who   appears as a puppy at the top of the dog page.  They are very much best buddies.

They meet up almost once a week early in the morning at Steamer Point, next to the Nature Reserve near Highcliffe Castle and head down to the beach for lots of ball fetching and throwing and splashing about in the sea, whatever the weather or the temperature.  It’s so wonderful to see them so happy together, and to see how pleased they are to see each other – lots of squeaking and play boxing as they greet each other.

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Trixie’s elderly owner was no longer able to look after her so she is now brightening the life of one of our fosterers who has lovingly decided to give her a forever home.

Trixie lost a leg when a puppy but is still very active despite her senior years. She loves her walks, demanding to go by repeatedly nudging her owner’s leg if he happens to be delayed in getting ready. On her walks she investigates all the doggy smells and loves to meet her doggy friends.

Trixie hates water,  walks round puddles and has to be encouraged to go out if it is raining.

She has a wonderful nature demanding affection from everyone she meets.

Although she is good with dogs she will not let them in the house, she sees them off if they get near the door.…read more

Buddy came to us in August 2021, less than a year old, he is now 4 years old.

Buddy was very frightened when he first arrived at the Sanctuary and this was his 4^th 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 3 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

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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.

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