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Dogs urgently needing homes
Please be aware that these are just some of the dogs that we are currently needing homes for, we also have many others. Once you are registered with us we will be able to discuss with you the dogs that are suitable for you. So please email us and you will be emailed back with an application form and an information leaflet.
Please click here for details.
This page was last updated on 26.5.13
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Paddy
This is Paddy cooling his feet! Paddy is about 5 year old and was found straying and not claimed. He has recently been in a foster home in Ireland and they fell in love with him. He is now with us and in need of a loving new home. Paddy is very friendly, happy boy who really enjoys a game of ball. Paddy is neutered and vaccinated.

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Trigger
Trigger is such a handsome lad. He’s a chocolate brown labrador and is only 15 months old. He’s good with children and other dogs (we’re not sure about cats because he probably hasn’t met them yet). Trigger is great on the lead and knows certain commands. He’s a very friendly, loving and loyal pet who has so much to offer the right person. He’s only 15 months old and still enjoys a little messing about and some fun given the chance too … what dog doesn’t eh? Trigger is being rehomed because of his families work situation. He has been a much loved family pet who will be sorely missed.

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Ted
Ted is a 5 year old large Lab X. This gorgeous boy is wonderful with children is socialable with other dogs and very good in the house. Ted is a tall dog and needs some work on the lead but his temperament is great and he is a lovely family dog. He is neutered, vaccinated and chipped.

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Please do not phone or email us asking for more details of dogs that are on the web site as we initially need to register and home check you to ascertain a suitable match. If you would like to register with us please email us and you will be emailed back with an application form and information leaflet. Thank you.
Please click here for details.
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Ronnie
Ronnie won my heart the moment he stepped off the transport from Ireland, he leant up against my legs and then rolled over on his back for a cuddle - a big teddy bear!
He was an unclaimed stray in the Irish pound and was taken out and put into a foster home before coming over here. His fosterers sent a glowing report on Ronnie. He is about 2 years old and is a GSDXLab.
Ronnie is excitable when you first meet him but soon calms down and is a very sociable guy; he loves people and is great with children. His favourite pastime is to lie on his back and have his tummy rubbed, this he relishes with a look of total bliss in his eyes!
Ronnie is a tall dog and was strong on the lead but has shown us that he is very receptive to training and has responded well using a body harness. Within the kennels environment Ronnie has been very good with other dogs and has shown a playful side with them but with a new owner he had become protective of them after a few days and would bark and lung at other dogs on their walks. So sadly he has found himself back at kennels. He needs a home with someone who will work with him to overcome this problem. In all other ways he is the most adorable dog and although he does need a bit of training in some areas, he is great in the house, and will play ball with the kids until they tire! Ronnie is neutered, vaccinated and chipped.
Ronnie has so much love and fun to give and is feeling sad and lonely in kennels and really missing having a family life.

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Sam & Honey
Sam & Honey are a 4 year old brother and sister pair that must be rehomed together. This is what their owner has to say about them:
Sam and Honey are sister and brother from the same litter. Their parents were a Labrador and a Retriever. Sam takes after his father and is a long haired retriever. Honey is short haired typical Labrador. They are 4 years old. Will be 5 in June.They are both neutered and chipped.
They are family pets but have spent most of their time outdoors but are house trained.
They are very good natured and friendly (over friendly at times as they can jump up on people when they get excited but would never deliberately hurt someone).
Other than that they are very well behaved and never bark at night or during the day unless there is anyone strange in the garden or in the field behind.
Honey loves to run and would win all her races if she was a greyhound! Sam is a little more lazy but also loves to go for walks or runs. They are pretty good on the lead. Sam hates to be behind Honey and must always be slightly in the lead. He will only walk on the left hand side and is quiet good to "heel" when he's told.
Unfortunately lately they have decided that they do not like cats so it is important they have a new home without cats.
We have three grown up children in our family that have all emigrated in the last couple of years . Because of this and the fact that we are both working hard, the dogs spend long periods of time on their own.
We feel that we are not being fair to them and that they deserve to be in a home where they are being exercised more frequently, and receive more attention.
We will be broken hearted to part with them, but feel it is best for their sake.
We would love them to go to a home where they will be loved and appreciated for what they are. Two beautiful and great natured dogs.

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Opal and her pups
2 year old Opal was found straying and taken into the local dog pound and when she was unclaimed the dog warden contacted us to ask if we would take on her care. We placed Opal into a foster home and noticed her tummy growing steadily larger so took her along to the vets who confirmed she was indeed pregnant with maybe about 4 pups. Two weeks later Opal really surprised us by giving birth to 10 beautiful black pups, 5 boys and 5 girls. She is a wonderful mother to her pups and whilst they continue to grow we will be looking for homes for them. We obviously don't know who the daddy was but the pups at the moment do look Labby.
We will be looking for homes where there is someone at home during the day to care and train the pup. If you feel you would like to be considered please get in contact with us. The pups will not be ready until the end of June and once you are registered and offered a pup we will arrange for you to view them.
Once Opal has finished nursing her pups we will also be looking for a home for her.

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Please do not phone or email us asking for more details of dogs that are on the web site as we initially need to register and home check you to ascertain a suitable match. If you would like to register with us please email us and you will be emailed back with an application form and information leaflet. Thank you.
Please click here for details.
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Ollie
Ollie is a 3 year old LabradorXCollie. He is being rehomed as his owner has recently had a baby and no longer has time for him. Ollie is great with other dogs and is neutered and vaccinated.

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Maisie
This is Maisie. She was found as a stray and nobody came forward to claim her.
Maisie is in one of our foster homes and this is what her fosterer says about her:
Initially Maisie was a bit of a handful but in the short few weeks she has been here I have gained her trust and she has transformed into a lovely sweet natured little girl who when not asleep follows me everywhere.
She is a super friendly dog, playful and full of fun. Suitable for a family with young or old children.
Maisie is excitable when you first meet her but soon calms down and is a very sociable girl; she loves people and is great with children. Her favourite pastime ( after sleeping ) is to lie on her back and have her tummy rubbed, this she relishes
She knows a few commands sit, stay, lay down, wait. come here,
She is great with other dogs and as for cats she just ignores them
As she does not seem to have had any lead training she walks with a K9 bridle and is fine she loves to go out for a walk no matter what the weather

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Jasper
This is Jasper. He is about 11 months old and was found wandering by the dog warden very close to a main dual carriageway. Once he had been caught, he then spent the next 7 days in the pound waiting for his owner to come and collect him. He is microchipped and a letter was sent to his owner to come and get him, but nobody came for him, so he now finds himself looking for a new home.
He is quite strong on the lead and will need someone who is willing to train him to walk properly on the lead. He has clearly had some training, but as he is a young dog, there is plenty more he can learn. He does know sit, and he will take a treat very gently.
Jasper is currently in one of our foster homes being assessed, and is not quite ready for rehoming just yet. He has a lot to learn, but he is a quick learner.
We will update with his progress.

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Coco
Coco is a 3 year old Labrador bitch. She is being rehomed as she was found chasing the sheep in their neighbours field and the farmer has threatened to shoot her. She has lived with children aged 7 and 8 and is also good with dogs. She is very timid and feeling very scared of all the changes in her life at the moment so will needs a kind and very gentle owner to make her life happy again.

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The following dogs will be arriving soon from Ireland:
Elvin
Elvin is an 18 month old Labrador X. Elvin is being rehomed because of a change in the families circumstances. He is good with children, other dogs and cats. He is also a good traveller and not too bad on the lead. He is a young lad so obviously has lots of energy and will need an active family to give him the exercise he needs. Elvin will be neutered, vaccinated and chipped before he arrives.

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Forever Fostering
We are looking for homes that would take on an elderly dog or two on a forever fostering basis. This would mean that the medical bills for the dog/s would be met by us for the duration of the dogs life. If you feel you would like to help or want more details please contact the coordinator for your County. Please click here for details.

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Note to adopters:
Lassie, Rin Tin Tin and Toto don't show up in rescue. We don't get the elegantly coiffed, classically beautiful, completely well trained, perfect dog. Many never had good veterinary care, kind or consistent training, or sufficient company. Some have lived outside, or left alone for many hours every day. When rehomed they're scared or depressed and anxious and will act out of character but time, patience and love will solve this. When you take on a rescue dog you need to be 100% committed to making it work, “ride the storm” but don't ever give up. We at rescue never give up on a dog. We know that a dog is a living being, with a spirit and a heart and feelings. Our dogs are not commodities, things, or garbage. They are part of life’s sacred creation and they deserve as much love and care and respect as Lassie, Rin Tin Tin or Toto. So please, please don't come to rescue in the hopes of getting a "bargain," or "a fully trained dog”. Come to Rescue to give, to love, to save a life -- and to mend your own spirit. For Rescue will reward you in ways you never thought possible. We can promise you this -- a rescue dog will make you a better person.
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