Adopt a Dog
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.
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.
Hamish
DOB: August 2019
Sex: Male
Breed: Yorkshire terrier x Dachshund
Size: Small
Energy level: Medium
About me: Hamish is a friendly and happy dog. He loves attention from people and going on walks.
Cats: No.
Dogs: Yes, he could live with another dog after several meets here at the shelter.
Children: 6 years and over.
Ideal home: He will need a garden of his own.
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.
Warby
DOB: March 2023
Sex: Male
Breed: Cocker spaniel x
Size: Medium
Energy level: High
About me: Warby is a typical spaniel with lots of energy. He loves people, is very friendly but will need someone who is around most of the day.
Cats: No, he cannot be rehomed with cats and small furries.
Dogs: He will need to be the only dog in the home. He is good with other dogs out on walks but will need further training and socialising.
Children: 15 years and over.
Ideal home: He will need someone who is around most of the day (or can take him to work!) He doesn’t like being left, so this would need to be built up slowly. He will need plenty of mental and physical stimulation to keep him busy.
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.
