Adopt a Dog

Our opening times are: Tuesday – Sunday 10am – 2pm. Animal viewings are by appointment only. Appointments are available 7 days a week

Adopt a Dog

The animals available for adoption are always changing and we try to keep our website up to date but it is advisable to contact the shelter to see if an animal has found a home, or if there are any new animals for adoption.

To apply to adopt, please download an application form from the bottom of this page.

Bentley

DOB: June 2021

Sex: Male 

Breed: Miniature dachshund 

Size: Small 

Energy level: Low – medium 

About me: Bentley may be small but he makes up for it with his huge personality! He loves any attention he can get and will always be by your side. 

Cats: No. 

Dogs: He could live with a similar sized female dog after several meets here at the shelter. 

Children: 14 years and over. 

Ideal home: He will need a garden of his own. 

Bonnie

DOB: July 2021

Sex: Female

Breed: Greyhound

Size: Large

Energy level: Low – medium

About me: Bonnie is a stunning leggy blonde girl! She is very gentle and is more shy than most greyhounds. She does take time to get used to people so multiple meets will need to be done with her.

Cats: No, she will chase.

Dogs: Yes, she would prefer to live with another similar sized dog after several meets here at the shelter. She could be an only dog in the right home.

Children: 12 years and over.

Ideal home: Bonnie is a retired racer, she hasn’t lived in a home before so will need to learn about living in a home environment. She will need access to a garden to have zoomies in, before lying on the sofa the rest of the day. She would prefer a quieter home.

Rudi

Age: 1 year approximately 

Sex: Male 

Breed: Patterdale x 

Size: Small 

Energy level: Medium

About me: Rudi is quite shy around people but is gaining confidence each day. He loves playing with other dogs and takes comfort from being around them. 

Cats: Yes, he could live with a dog friendly cat after a careful introduction. 

Dogs: Yes, Rudi will need to live with another dog to help him gain confidence. 

Children: 14 years and over. 

Ideal home: He will need a garden of his own. He would be suited to living in a quieter home as he is still quite shy. 

Lenny

DOB: April 2019

Sex: Male 

Breed: Greyhound

Size: Large 

Energy level: Low – medium 

About me: Lenny is a stunning blue boy who loves his food, going on walks and leaning against you. He has an overbite which doesn’t affect him but gives him a goofy smile, making him even more handsome! 

Cats: No, he will chase. 

Dogs: Yes, he could live with another similar sized dog  after several meets here at the shelter. 

Children: 8 years and over. 

Ideal home: Lenny is a retired racer, he hasn’t lived in a home before so will need to learn about living in a home environment. He will need access to a garden to have zoomies in, before lying on the sofa the rest of the day. 

Bruce

Age: 1 year approximately 

Sex: Male 

Breed: Crossbreed 

Size: Medium

Energy level: Medium – high 

About me: Bruce is a shy boy initially. He will need training and socialising, but once you’ve built that bond with him, he loves to play and go out on walks! 

Cats: Yes, Bruce could live with a cat. 

Dogs: Yes, Bruce could live with another dog after several meets here at the shelter. 

Children: Adult only home. 

Ideal home: Bruce will need a quiet home where he can take his time to grow in confidence. 

Pixie

DOB: November 2019
Sex: Female
Breed: Cavalier King Charles x
Size: Medium
Energy level: Medium – high

About me: Pixie is a sweet spaniel who loves to go for a long walk but also cuddle up on the sofa.

Pixie really struggled in kennels so we found a foster home for her. Although she has settled well into another home environment she does display behavioural issues which will need managing. Sadly, she has had a lot of changes in her life and this has resulted in fear based growling. We had a behaviourist assess her and she believes that this is her way of dealing with multiple changes. She will need someone who is experienced and confident in dealing with this type of behaviour so that she can flourish into the typical spaniel we know her to be.

Cats: No, she cannot live with cats or small furries.

Dogs: Yes, she could live with another dog after several meets together.

Children: Adult only home.

Ideal home: Pixie will need an experienced and patient owner, either a single person or couple. She will need a home that can give her plenty of mental and physical stimulation to keep her happy, as well as redirect her anxiety around any changes in her life. She doesn’t resource guard but it can sound intimidating if you are not confident dealing with this type of behaviour. The behaviourist is also happy to support any new adopter.

Comments from her foster family:
Once Pixie had settled in, she is incredibly affectionate and loyal. She loves to play with her soft toys and is very food oriented. Using high value treats helps when trying to diffuse a situation where she feels particularly anxious. She is completely housetrained and loves to watch (and chase!) the wildlife in the garden. Overall she is a lovely dog and will make a great companion but she will need someone who is patient and understanding.

Diego

DOB: December 2020

Sex: Male 

Breed: Lurcher x (possibly greyhound x labrador)

Size: Large

Energy level: Medium – high 

About me: Diego is a lovely dog to have around, he enjoys going out on car rides and loves to have zoomies. He is a sensitive soul and likes to be sociable when he feels comfortable, which is the main reason why he is struggling in the kennel environment. He walks well on a lead and loves to play with dogs he knows, unless it’s raining and then decides he would prefer his home comforts such as his warm snuggly duvet!

Cats: No. 

Dogs: Diego could live with a female dog after several meets here at the shelter. He could also be the l my dog in the home. 

Children: 12 years and over. 

Ideal home: Diego will need an experienced owner who can give him further training and a consistent routine. He will need a garden of his own. 

WANT TO ADOPT A DOG?

Download our adoption form in a format that suits you: 

Word or PDF

The PDF will open in a new window, you can print it out or save it to your files to fill it out on a tablet or smart phone.

Once it is complete, send it back to us in an email and we can try and find the perfect fit for your family.

Want to Volunteer?

We need experienced dog walkers, help with cleaning kennels and socialising with the dogs

To apply for volunteering please telephone the shelter or call in for an application form. All volunteers MUST be over 18.