3Alfie's ideal home Meet 11 year old Alfie who is ready to find his paw-fect retirement home. Despite his years he still loves to get out and about exploring. Alfie has previously been in a home where he was housetrained although he may need a little refresher as he settles back into life in a home. Alfie hasn't had much experience of being left so he would prefer adopters who
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Rescue Centre / Charity
3George's ideal home Adorable little George is a sweet lad who is ready to find his forever home. At 11 years old he is looking for the slice of the quiet life, but don't let that fool you he still love to get out and about exploring. He is hoping to find adopters who have some time and patience to help him with some ongoing training. George has lived in a home previously where
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Rescue Centre / Charity
4Ollie's ideal home Ollie is looking for loving, gentle adopters who will give him stability & make him a proper part of the family! He would prefer to live with older teenagers aged 15+ but could hopefully have his leaving hours slowly built up after he’s settled in. Ollie could potentially live with another, calm dog or other pets providing interactions & introductions were
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Rescue Centre / Charity
6Buster's ideal home Buster is a sweet 4-year-old Shih Tzu cross who came into our care as a stray. He spent some time in a home where he was mostly housetrained, though he may need a little refresher as he settles back into home life. Buster forms strong bonds with his favourite people and can find it difficult when left alone, so he’s hoping to find adopters who are home
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Rescue Centre / Charity
1Pip's ideal home Pip is a sweet little lady who is currently living off site in a foster home. She is loving all the comforts a home has to offer and loves nothing more than following her foster carers around to nosy at what they're up to. Pip is hoping to find a home where she can enjoy peaceful walks away from lots of Dogs and hustle and bustle. She can find meeting new Dogs
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Rescue Centre / Charity
3Chino's ideal home Chino is a fun-loving Jack Russell cross Shih Tzu with a big personality and an even bigger love of laps. He loves his bed and his food, but he’s not too keen on sharing them—so he’ll need to be in an adult-only, single-pet home where his space is respected and routines are consistent & our training team are on hand to support with this. Chino enjoys
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1Bob's ideal home Bob is a 7 year old cross breed looking for a home with companion Tia. Bob loves the company of humans and will bond quickly with new owners. He is gentle when taking treats and loves his walks. Good to be left 7 hours and can live with children 12+.
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Rescue Centre / Charity
3Ivy's ideal home Ivy is an 11 year old Shihtzu looking for an adult only home. She is a spicy little lady that loves playing with toys, going for walks and sitting next to her foster carers on the sofa. Ivy likes a quiet home with few visitors as she can be worried by new poeple. Ivy is good to be left for 3 hours on her own. Could you be Ivy's perfect match? Ivy is currently
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Rescue Centre / Charity
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1Appa and Eevee's ideal home Appa and Eevee are an adorable pair who are ready to find their forever home. They are looking to be the only Dogs in the home but do have the potential to live with cats and can have walking friends out and about. They have good home history of being able to be left for a few hours once settled and can live with children of secondary school age.
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Rescue Centre / Charity
1Hedley's ideal home Hedley is looking for a quiet retirement home to rest his paws in. He would love a home where he can still go for trips out as he really enjoys being out and about. He travels well in the car and once settled into the home he also doesn't mind staying in on his own for a few hours to enjoy some 'me time'. Hedley can live with another calm dog who isn't
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Rescue Centre / Charity
4Lola's ideal home Lola is a gentle soul who is looking for a moderate to quiet home where she can feel safe, loved, and understood. She forms strong bonds with her people and thrives on companionship, so a home where someone is around most of the time would be ideal. She would be best suited to a household with adults or older, dog-savvy teens, as she can be a little sensitive
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Rescue Centre / Charity
3Echo's ideal home Luka and Echo are a very bonded pair of best friends who are on the search for a new home together. They both like to use their voice to express themselves but soon settles down - the same goes for Dogs, they have mixed lovely with other Dogs here at the centre and in foster but they do like to announce themselves first. They have the potential to share their
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2Sweep's ideal home Sweep is a sweet boy who found himself in our care due to no fault of his own. He is looking for a quiet, adult-only home. Sweep has shown signs of resource guarding so needs a family that are prepared to manage this and continue working on his training. Our team will be on hand to offer support and advice if needed. Sweep needs to be the only pet in the
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2Bertie's ideal home Bertie is a sensitive boy who is looking for a home with a keen interest in training. He does have his worries around both people and Dogs so is looking for a quiet, adult-only home with no visiting children, and will also need to be the only pet in the home. Bertie will need a secure garden all of his own so he can enjoy lots of play in a safe environment,
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3Aurora's ideal home Aurora is sweet natured 1 year old Shih Tzu cross who is looking for a calm, loving family to call her own. Aurora has been through a lot already, and during her time with us we have seen her grow in confidence each day. She is looking for a quieter household, but could live with sensible older children. She loves being the focus of attention so would need
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Rescue Centre / Charity
4Tilly's ideal home Meet Tilly, a sweet girl looking for her forever home alongside her best buddy, Minnie! These two are a bonded pair who thrive together, and it's important for them to stay together. Tilly absolutely loves spending time outdoors, so her ideal home would have a private garden where she can explore and enjoy the fresh air. Tilly can be sensitive around
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4Minnie's ideal home Minnie is on the lookout for her forever home, and she’s hoping to bring along her best buddy, Tilly! Her ideal home would have a private garden, as Minnie truly loves basking in the sunshine and enjoys being outdoors. This dynamic duo would work best in a household with children aged 12 and up. Minnie can be a little unsure around new people and prefers
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Rescue Centre / Charity
6Edie's ideal home Edie is a friendly girl who is going to make a splendid companion. She has a good history around children and can live with those of primary school age. Edie has the potential to live with other Dogs. She especially gets on with Dogs that are a similar size to her. Possible matches would be subject to a mix in centre prior to rehoming. While we have no
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Rescue Centre / Charity
8Rupert's ideal home Rupert is an affectionate, wonderful boy who is ready to find his forever home. He is an 8 year old terrier cross who came into our care due to owners ill health. Rupert needs to be the only pet in the home, but can have dog walking friends out and about. He is currently residing in one of our foster homes and has settled well when left alone for a few
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Rescue Centre / Charity
1Daisy's ideal home Daisy and her best friend Poppy are looking to find their retirement home together. Daisy is 11 year old Shit Tzu and Poppy is 9 years old Lhasa Apso. They are a bonded pair who love being curled up in a bed together and going for walks together. They can live with primary aged children who understands they do like their own space and not to be over handled.
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