Lilly Female Rottweiler cross
Lilly is a 7 year old Rottweiler cross. She is a highly intelligent dog, who needs a special home with an experienced, sensible owner; ideally someone who has an active outdoor life and needs a dog to accompany them. She might also be suitable for scent work as she is not large, and learns fast.
She was very worried about getting into a car, but now with patience and perseverance, she travels quite happily. She was also extremely unsure about walking on a lead, and would suddenly stop and refuse to move, so it took time for her to appreciate that a walk was a “good thing”!
Her training will be ongoing as she knew very little when she came to us and has obviously suffered setbacks being moved around. She is very affectionate and loves a fuss, but gets very excited with toys and balls, so play is limited and training games are best. And she has occasional mood swings which maybe to do with her previous life.
She walks with our other dogs and is fine, but can react to strange dogs if they push into her, especially if they bark at her.
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.
Lilly has been homed twice and returned twice – different reasons both times. We always make it clear to adopters that there is no substitute for professional help and sometimes an experienced eye can pick up something quite simple – we also give out a list of dog trainers and behaviourists who we know are thorough. Sadly this advice was not acted on. We can only say that Lilly is a delightfully friendly dog – she has never been difficult with any of the staff or volunteers at the sanctuary and even likes the vet. She can however be stubborn and sometimes needs to be coaxed into the right action. And she needs a home where she won’t be left as she gets upset.
We do hope that there is the right person out there for her, who will be patient and understanding and take advice if necessary.
We think that she would be best suited to a one or two person adult home.
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Buddy Male Lurcher
Buddy is a 4 year old Lurcher.
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.
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Zeb, Gizmo and Ziggy Male Crossbreed
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Gizmo
Zeb, Gizmo and Ziggy are healthy, 10 month old, crossbreed puppies ready for rehoming.
They have been neutered.
They are full of energy and mischief and have been socialised.
They will need to go to training classes to learn some manners and how to stay calm around other dogs.…read more
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Oscar Male
Oscar is a 1 year 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 is keen to be friends with dogs he meets on walks and is very playful and energetic off-lead. He likes to try and share his toys with other dogs and loves to play.
He can also be very calm and if the dog isn’t feeling up to playing he is happy to leave them alone and entertain himself.
He is making good progress with lead training and is learning not to pull on the lead as he overcomes his anxiety around traffic.…read more
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Magnus Male German Shepherd
Magnus is a German shepherd, who is about 14 months old.
He was found abandoned, so we have no history.
He is a very friendly boy but a typical youngster who is full of energy.
Magnus is a strong boy who will need further training and socialisation.…read more
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Luna Female Patterdale Terrier
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
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Filbert Male Crossbreed
Filbert is a lovely 9 year old dog, who sadly came to us two years ago as his owner could not find accommodation for her and her dogs, together when her husband died. This is a tragedy that happens far too often with rented accommodation. So we took them in and homed them separately as they were very different and not a bonded pair.
Sadly the home that we placed Filbert in is coming to an end as the owner is moving up North and cannot take him with her. Poor boy.
He is a lovely dog – very reliant on his owner and loves people. He is quiet in the car, and settles well at night. However he is still anxious and does not like being left.
He is also not good with dogs that he does not know – having said that he walks with other dogs and once a week in a group, where afterwards they all go back to one of their homes for coffee and several dogs are there together indoors and settle down.
His owner walks him off lead, in the right environment and his recall, with her, is good.…read more
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Rodney Male Crossbreed
Rodney is a small but mighty three month old cross breed puppy.
He is a typical happy go lucky pup who loves to play with his toys and explore the garden.
He is living in a foster home with another dog and a cat currently.…read more
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Gizmo
