by Christina | Jan 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Iris the Miniature Dachshund arrived with her friend Hazel the Pomeranian, they both came from the same breeder to retire. Iris has previously lived in kennels, she is slowly adjusting to life indoors and getting used to all the household noises and gaining confidence. Iris had a lovely bath when she arrived and was very well behaved.
We have spayed Iris, given her a booster vaccination and she has also had a full dental. Sadly her mouth was in very poor condition and she had extreme dental disease, this resulted in her having 20+ teeth removed which was naturally very painful. Prior to her trip to the vet, Iris was very confident and friendly in foster and her tail didn’t stop wagging however we have found since her surgery she has really retreated into her shell and her behaviour has regressed slightly. It is improving every day, her mouth is settling and her spay wound healing nicely. It is important that Iris goes to a relaxed, calm and patient home who can help her adapt to her new life. Iris is a very dramatic and sensitive dog, if she doesn’t want to do something she will play dead and lie on her back and refuse to move, sometimes giving a high pitched squeal and show her teeth in order to warn you away. She isn’t in pain when she does this, she’s just a girl who likes to get her own way.
Ex breeding dogs can take time to relax and settle in, they need confident and calm handling and their settling in can take time and a lot of effort.
We are currently very busy and rescue spaces are extremely limited – PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU HAVE HOLIDAYS BOOKED OR ARE NOT IN A POSITION TO FINALISE THE ADOPTION IN GOOD TIME – we have a huge waiting list which we are constantly juggling as we hate turning away dogs in need. Please tell us about and breed experience on your application form. Whilst a loving home is SO important for a rescue dog, they will also need structure, routine, boundaries and long term commitment.
THE DOG YOU MEET AND TAKE HOME MAY NOT BE THE DOG YOU HAVE IN 6 MONTHS TIME – THEY CAN BE NERVOUS AND SHUT DOWN, TAKING TIME TO GAIN CONFIDENCE AND SHOW THEIR TRUE PERSONALITIES – THEY MAY PUSH BOUNDARIES AND BECOME HARD WORK BEFORE SETTLING FULLY. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU AREN’T COMPLETELY COMMITTED TO ADOPTING AND DOING EVERYTHING TO MAKE THE PROCESS WORK.
Age – just turned 7 years
Size – small, approximately 6kg
Location – in Southport, Merseyside
Colour – black and silver dapple
Microchip number and company – Iris is chipped to us and the details can be moved over on a successful adoption
Known medical conditions – None
Known behavioural concerns – see above, Iris is a sensitive and vocal dog, she will need time to decompress and come round to her new owners in her own time
Can be left alone – yes for a few hours with no issues, but will need to build up to this in her new home
Neutered – yes and stitches can be removed free of charge by our vet on Thursday 24th Jan
Live with other dogs – we think Iris would do best as an only dog, but could live with others after successful and controlled introductions. As with all dogs, we cannot guarantee they will get along right away.
Good with cats – not tested
Good with kids – Iris needs a quit, adult only home
Travelling in the car – good in the boot or passenger seat
Housetrained – a work in progress, Iris has previously been kennelled but she is picking it up fast, so far she’s been very clean
Lead walking – Iris does not know how to walk on a lead and she will need some help with this, at the minute she lies down and refuses to move with a lead on
Recall – too soon to be tested
Crate trained – yes we have started this in foster and she is clean and sleeps well overnight
Current diet – Iris eats a mixture of wet and dry food twice a day, she can eat everything and loves snacks
A video home check and a non refundable £400 adoption donation will apply – this goes back into our vet fund account to help other dogs in our care
Apply to adopt using our adoption form here
by Christina | Jan 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Hazel the Pomeranian arrived with her friend Iris the Miniature Dachshund, they both came from the same breeder to retire. Hazel has previously lived in kennels, she is slowly adjusting to life indoors and getting used to all the household noises and gaining confidence. Hazel was very matted on arrival and sadly we had to shave her coat completely off for her own welfare, the matts were pulling at her skin and very uncomfortable. She will need regular grooming once her coat grows back. Hazel was very well behaved when we bathed and groomed her (thanks to our lovely friend Jess at Northam Bears who always grooms out emergency cases for free at short notice).
We have spayed Hazel, given her a booster vaccination and she has also had a full dental so her teeth are nice and clean.
Hazel is very timid and can be a little anxious, she will need time and patience and an experienced dog owner to bring her out of her shell. She is coping well in foster with lots of other small dogs but she would do best in a quieter home and probably with someone at home most of the time. When Hazel is happy she does a lovely little dance and smiles to show a wonderful toothy grin.
We are currently very busy and rescue spaces are extremely limited – PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU HAVE HOLIDAYS BOOKED OR ARE NOT IN A POSITION TO FINALISE THE ADOPTION IN GOOD TIME – we have a huge waiting list which we are constantly juggling as we hate turning away dogs in need. Please tell us about and breed experience on your application form. Whilst a loving home is SO important for a rescue dog, they will also need structure, routine, boundaries and long term commitment.
THE DOG YOU MEET AND TAKE HOME MAY NOT BE THE DOG YOU HAVE IN 6 MONTHS TIME – THEY CAN BE NERVOUS AND SHUT DOWN, TAKING TIME TO GAIN CONFIDENCE AND SHOW THEIR TRUE PERSONALITIES – THEY MAY PUSH BOUNDARIES AND BECOME HARD WORK BEFORE SETTLING FULLY. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU AREN’T COMPLETELY COMMITTED TO ADOPTING AND DOING EVERYTHING TO MAKE THE PROCESS WORK.
Age – 6 years
Size – small, approximately 6kg, she was surrendered as a Pomeranian but her size is more like that of a German Spitz, very similar in breed just a little larger
Location – in Southport, Merseyside
Colour – fawn
Microchip number and company – Hazel is chipped to us and the details can be moved over on a successful adoption
Known medical conditions – None
Known behavioural concerns – none identified in foster
Can be left alone – yes for a few hours with no issues, but will need to build up to this in her new home
Neutered – yes and stitches can be removed free of charge by our vet on Thursday 24th Jan
Live with other dogs – we think Hazel would do best as an only dog, but could live with others after successful and controlled introductions. As with all dogs, we cannot guarantee they will get along right away.
Good with cats – not tested
Good with kids – Hazel would prefer an adult only home
Travelling in the car – good in the boot or passenger seat
Housetrained – a work in progress, Hazel has previously been kennelled but she is picking it up fast, so far she’s been very clean
Lead walking – Hazel does not know how to walk on a lead and she will need some help with this
Recall – too soon to be tested
Crate trained – yes we have started this in foster and she is clean and sleeps well overnight
Current diet – Hazel eats a mixture of wet and dry food twice a day, she can eat everything and loves snacks
A video home check and a non refundable £400 adoption donation will apply – this goes back into our vet fund account to help other dogs in our care
Apply to adopt using our adoption form here
by Christina | Dec 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
Gabriel is a very special merle French Bulldog boy who is looking for an extra committed and understanding adopter. Gabriel is only four years old but is missing an eye and blind in the other. Gabe developed a corneal ulcer which deteriorated so badly that the vet needed to take out the eye, since then he has developed some ulcers in the other side meaning he has limited or no sight remaining. He was signed over by his owner as he was struggling to cope in a busy household with small children. Gabe is very smart and adaptable, he copes very well with his lack of sight and is a jolly and friendly lad. Gabriel is in foster with a number of other special needs dogs and he has bonded well with them, he is clumsy and does bump into them and furniture until he had learned his surroundings. Gabriel is currently kept safe in a baby play pen while he is settling in and learning all the new sights and sounds. We take Gabriel out for the loo on a lead in the garden and use lots of verbal cues and he is very smart indeed and picking things up well. When we enter a room we talk to him and let him know we are close by. Once he recognises your voice he is very affectionate and loves a fuss. Gabriel is super loving and playful and a joy to be around.
Gabriel is castrated and recovering well, his stitches can be removed on Monday 23rd December by our vet in Southport free of charge. Gabriel is also fully vaccinated and flea and worm treated, he is microchipped and ready to find his new family.
Please tell us about your home and any experience with blind or disabled dogs on your form. Gabriel will do best in a quieter home with fewer visitors and with someone patient and ready to give him. chance.
We are currently very busy and rescue spaces are extremely limited – PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU HAVE HOLIDAYS BOOKED OR ARE NOT IN A POSITION TO FINALISE THE ADOPTION IN GOOD TIME – we have a huge waiting list which we are constantly juggling as we hate turning away dogs in need. Please tell us about and breed experience on your application form. Whilst a loving home is SO important for a rescue dog, they will also need structure, routine, boundaries and long term commitment.
THE DOG YOU MEET AND TAKE HOME MAY NOT BE THE DOG YOU HAVE IN 6 MONTHS TIME – THEY CAN BE NERVOUS AND SHUT DOWN, TAKING TIME TO GAIN CONFIDENCE AND SHOW THEIR TRUE PERSONALITIES – THEY MAY PUSH BOUNDARIES AND BECOME HARD WORK BEFORE SETTLING FULLY. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU AREN’T COMPLETELY COMMITTED TO ADOPTING AND DOING EVERYTHING TO MAKE THE PROCESS WORK.
Age – 4 years old
Size – small, currently weighs 11kg and ideally will gain a little weight as he is naturally slender and not a big eater
Location – in Southport, Merseyside
Colour – black merle
Microchip number and company – Gabriel is chipped and the details can be moved over on a successful adoption
Known medical conditions – Gabriel is blind and his remaining eye may need attention in the future and this should be considered
Known behavioural concerns – none
Can be left alone – yes for a few hours with no issues, but will need to build up to this in his new home
Neutered – yes and recovering well
Live with other dogs – yes, the resident dogs will need to be calm, patient and tolerant as Gabriel can be clumsy and bump into them at first
Good with cats – not tested
Good with kids – due to his lack of sight, Gabriel will need an adult only home
Travelling in the car – good
Housetrained – yes, but may need reminding in a new environment
Lead walking – good, but he can be nervous on a lead when other dogs approach
Recall – Gabriel will unlikely ever be a dog let off a lead for his own safety
Crate trained – yes we have started this in foster
Current diet – Gabriel can be a bit fussy with food, but eating a mixture of wet dog food, scrambled eggs and chopped meat
A video home check and a non refundable £250 adoption donation will apply – this goes back into our vet fund account to help other dogs in our care
Apply to adopt using our adoption form here
by Christina | Nov 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
Sadly Chloe’s first adoption failed due to compatibility with the resident dog so she is again looking for her forever family. Chloe is naturally an assertive and confident dog and if another gets in her space/takes a toy from her, etc then she will make sure that they know of her disapproval. She does like to play but on her terms and as with any dogs, there are no guarantees of compatibility. It can always be worked on and improved with training, but even after a successful initial meet up, dogs can fail to gel when in their new home.
Chloe is the most beautiful and striking long haired French Bulldog girl who was surrendered from a breeder to find her forever family. Chloe is two years old, has been spayed and ready to find her new home where she can be the centre of the universe and receive all the love and attention she craves. Chloe is the life and soul of any party, she is excited to greet people, loves fuss and other dogs and walks beautifully on a lead. Chloe never stops wagging her tiny tail and you could not be sad with a Chloe in your life. Chloe is long and lean for a Frenchie (we believe her striking eyes, colour and coat is a result of some cross breeding in her lineage), but she is the size and character of a typical Frenchie – fun, loving and sassy.
Chloe is fully vaccinated, up to date with her flea and worm treatment and microchipped. She will need some element of grooming and the long hair on her ears and bum keeping tidy and trimmed to prevent matting. Please do not apply for Chloe based on her stunning looks alone, consider if you can offer her the home she needs.
We are currently very busy and rescue spaces are extremely limited – PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU HAVE HOLIDAYS BOOKED OR ARE NOT IN A POSITION TO FINALISE THE ADOPTION IN GOOD TIME – we have a huge waiting list which we are constantly juggling as we hate turning away dogs in need. Please tell us about and breed experience on your application form. Whilst a loving home is SO important for a rescue dog, they will also need structure, routine, boundaries and long term commitment.
THE DOG YOU MEET AND TAKE HOME MAY NOT BE THE DOG YOU HAVE IN 6 MONTHS TIME – THEY CAN BE NERVOUS AND SHUT DOWN, TAKING TIME TO GAIN CONFIDENCE AND SHOW THEIR TRUE PERSONALITIES – THEY MAY PUSH BOUNDARIES AND BECOME HARD WORK BEFORE SETTLING FULLY. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU AREN’T COMPLETELY COMMITTED TO ADOPTING AND DOING EVERYTHING TO MAKE THE PROCESS WORK.
Age – 2 years old
Size – small, currently weighs 11kg and ideally will gain a little weight as she is naturally slender
Location – in Southport, Merseyside
Colour – white and brown with blue eyes
Microchip number and company – Chloe is chipped to us and the details can be moved over on a successful adoption
Known medical conditions – None
Known behavioural concerns – none identified in foster
Can be left alone – yes for a few hours with no issues, but will need to build up to this in her new home
Neutered – yes and fully recovered
Live with other dogs – yes, Chloe lives with other dogs in foster and generally likes her own kind. She plays well with the other French Bulldogs but can be a bit too lively for the quieter dogs. She tends to like larger, male dogs the best. Chloe can be an only dog with someone at home most of the time.
Good with cats – not tested
Good with kids – Chloe can live with older children
Travelling in the car – good
Housetrained – yes, but may need reminding in a new environment
Lead walking – excellent, Chloe loves a walk and does not pull, she likes short sniffy walks the best and will need to gain some stamina for longer walks
Recall – too soon to be tested
Crate trained – yes but she is an expert at being able to open the door and let herself out
Current diet – Chloe eats everything, currently on a mixture of wet and dry twice a day with snacks. We will provide some of her food to her adopter so it can be phased over to her new diet if necessary
A video home check and a non refundable £450 adoption donation will apply – this goes back into our vet fund account to help other dogs in our care
Apply to adopt using our adoption form here