4Rocco's ideal home Meet our lovely Rocco, an 18 month old Shih Tzu x Dachshund looking for a calm and predictable home as he can be a nervous boy. He is worried by men so will need at least one female in the home. He can live with children over 14 years and will need to be the only dog in the home. He will need a cat free home and can be left for a couple of hours once
4Gizmo's ideal home Gizmo is looking for a quiet home where any children are teenaged. Although friendly with other Dogs he can be a pest and doesn't like rowdy Dogs so is probably best as the only dog at home, although he may be able to live with cats. Gizmo is house trained and can be left alone for an hour or two. He has a minor heart condition that does not require
3Bella's ideal home Bella is looking for a home where she can be the only pet and where any children are over the age of 14. Bella is house trained however she is not used to being left alone so will need somebody to be home for most of the day whilst she settles and build up her leaving hours very gradually. Bella is currently on some medication for her joints but this doesn't
3Edwina's ideal home Edwina is looking for a home together with her friend Momo. They can live with children around the age of ten and other calm Dogs. Neither dog is house trained and will in fact need all of their basic training, and someone to be home with them all day initially. Could you be Edwina's perfect match? Edwina is a sweet little thing who isn't used to the big
3Momo's ideal home Momo is looking to be rehomed with her friend Edwina. Both Dogs can live with children around the age of ten and other calm Dogs. Neither girl is house trained and will need someone at home wit them all day initially whilst they learn all their basic life skills. Momo has "cherry eye" which will be repaired in early June. Could you be Momo's perfect match?
3Bumble's ideal home Bumble can live with other small and calm Dogs and children around the age of eight. He will need all of his basic training and someone at home with him all day. Bumble has "cherry eye" which will be repaired in early June. Could you be Bumble's perfect match? Bumble has come from a multi-dog household and hasn't seen much of the outside world. He's a sweet
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3Ginger's ideal home Ginger is a pretty, happy girl who could live with a confident cat but must be the only dog in her new home. She could also live with children 6+. Could you be Ginger's perfect match? Ginger enjoys a walk and also a snooze in the garden. She loves human company and likes to sleep at the end of your bed at night. If you think Ginger could be your perfect
5Koola and Dora's ideal home Koola (7yrs) and Dora (3yrs) are an adorable mother-daughter duo looking for a home through no fault of their own. They are really friendly with everyone they meet so they could live in a home with children. They love each other’s company and are fine with Dogs out and about but would like all the attention to themselves in the home so we are
3Charlie's ideal home Charlie is a happy and friendly two year old Shih Tzu. He has had an eye removed for medical reasons and he is blind in in his remaining eye, but he doesn't let that slow him down! He is looking for a home wihout too much change so he can get his bearings, and if in a house with stairs, it might be necessary to put in stair gates so he doesn't get himself
1Ted's ideal home Ted is a gentle, four year old Shih Tzu with a sweet soul and a shy nature. He’s looking for a calm, quiet home where he can continue to build his confidence at his own pace. If you enjoy peaceful days, spending time in the garden, Ted might be your perfect match. He’s fully housetrained, travels well in the car, and is happy to be left alone for a few
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