Breed: Jack Russell Terrier

Contact: Elaine on tel. 01296 381317 or m. 07894 633110 or email: elaine.harrison007@gmail.com

Happy Ending: My little dog Chocky has indeed been re-homed. He did not go to an agility home in the end, but instead to an active couple who walk several hours every day which would suit him just as well. (03/02/11) 

CHOCKY

History: Chocky has been me since he was a puppy. However my personal circumstances have changed and I have reached the very difficult decision that he should be in a home where his energy and enthusiasm would be enjoyed and where he has a job to do.
Description: Chocky is a stocky, tri-coloured JRT. A really lovable, affectionate little chap, he loves people. He 'talks' to you to get attention and loves his cuddles. He is really well-behaved at home and doesn't chew, although he can be excitable, and is likely to jump up initially when people come round. He has done some basic obedience work and is really attentive, anticipating the commands if I am too slow! He will do Sit, Down, Round, between your legs and sit, also will Stay and Come. He will also turn a circle with the training stick and touch tiles to get a treat. We've done up to 4. He really, really wants to please. He has bags of energy and enthusiasm and loves chasing balls or playing tug games. He loves a good run, but if he picks up a scent can be a challenge to get back! Chocky has had a taste of some agility jumps and weave poles recently with a dog trainer friend, and he absolutely loved it. She said he would almost certainly 'do the job' and thinks he would do flyball, too. This lovely little chap is bored, bored, bored, and desperately needs a job to do. He lives with another male JRT, a cat and a three year old child. He is brilliant with all of them.
Rehoming criteria: A loving home is required for this happy little chap, ideally with people who understand terriers. He needs lots of exercise and stimulation and with a bit of training he would be really good (and enthusiastic) at any discipline.
Child friendly: Yes, good with children of all ages.
Able to live with cats: Yes
Age: 5 years
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro - chipped : Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Loving Home Required where he has a job to do ...
Where dog can be seen: Aylesbury, Bucks (30/09/10)

Breed: Beagle x Jack Russell

Contact: Ring Kathy on m. 07711 617148
www.westyorkshiredogrescue.co.uk

Happy Ending: He has gone to do agility. He'll be fantastic - he flies! (05/02/11) 

CLOONEY

History: Clooney is a rescue dog who came from the stray dog pound and has been in the rescue for a year. He went out to a home with small children but chased a cat so was returned after a few months.
Description: This is a Medium agility prospect, standing 40cms/400mm at the shoulder. Clooney is a handsome tri-colour, looks like beagle cross Jack Russell type, stocky, long body, athletic and will run all day. Clooney is obedient by nature with no stubbornness. He just wants to please and will do anything for a piece of cheese. He is exceptionally affectionate and very good with all people and especially children. He has a stress problem with new dogs that he meets, but this is getting better over time. He barks a lot especially when he meets new dogs on the lead, however he is not a fighter. This has prevented him getting a home as most people can’t cope with the barking. We are hoping that if he had a job to do then over time he would get used to meeting lots of new dogs and the focus of work would help reduce his stress levels. Clooney is very intelligent so would learn the job quickly and he is extremely fast. He is currently fostered (not kennelled) with 14 dogs of all sizes on a smallholding and doesn’t run away nor does he chase free range hens. He walks nicely on a lead until he sees a dog to bark at and his recall off lead is excellent. He just hangs around even if you are not watching him. He is very loyal and loving. He doesn’t suffer separation anxiety and is not destructive in the home. He is house trained.
Rehoming criteria:  Clooney will need a special, patient, experienced owner who will reward his good behaviour and not shout to add to his stress when he barks. We are hoping that the agility world will come up with such an owner as the poor lad really needs his own home. It would do him good to live with other dogs. He is very social in a group of dogs but will still bark when running up the fields together as he gets so excited. This is not a dog for a first time or nervous dog owner.
Child friendly: Yes, he absolutely adores children of all ages and is totally trustworthy
Able to live with cats: No
Age: 18 months
Sex: Dog 
Neutered: Yes 
Vaccinated: Yes 
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: We ask for a minimum donation to the rescue of £150 
Where dog can be seen:  Huddersfield  (31/10/10)

Breed: WSD

Contact: Ring Penny Huntington on m. 07800 656249
Email: pennyhuntington@yahoo.co.uk 

Happy Ending: Cracker has been rehomed. (03/02/11) 

CRACKER

History: Cracker has come from a Welsh hill farm and was owned by an 80 year old man.
Description: A male WSD, who until recently was completely unsocialised, but now Cracker is very enthusiastic about life. His behaviour is very teenage puppy - wild, woolly and eager to get started in life.
Rehoming criteria: He will need a home where someone can put some time in, and he will repay you many times over and I have no doubt at all about his ability to adjust to and do well in an agility home because he really wants to be involved with you. Cracker is happy to be crated, but has no house manners yet.
Child friendly: Not tested around children, but would not expect any problems.
Able to live with cats: Not tested
 Age: 1 year
Sex: Dog
Neutered: No, but will need to be
Vaccinated: No
 Micro-chipped: No
 Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
 Cost: No charge for Cracker if a signed undertaking to castrate & vaccinate is given.
 Where dog can be seen:  Redhill, Surrey (24/01/11)

Breed: WSD

Contact: Pupsneedinghomes
Tel. 01825 723731
Email: pupsneedinghomes@hotmail.co.uk
www.pupsneedinghomes.co.uk

Happy Ending: Daisy has gone to a home where she is going to do agility in the future. (03/02/11) 

DAISY

History: Daisy was an abandoned Irish pup.
Description: She is a stunning blue merle Border Collie bitch. She is a lovely girl, very sweet natured and loving. Daisy is good with other dogs. She is also fine to live with dog-confident cats. Daisy has been clean in the house and has started her vaccinations.
Rehoming criteria: She must be spayed when old enough to form part of the adoption agreement and evidence sent to us via your vet. 
Child friendly: Yes, she can live with children 6+
Able to live with cats: Yes, dog confident cats
Age: 5 months
Sex: Bitch
Neutered: No. not yet.
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: No
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Homecheck and minimum donation of £150
Where dog can be seen:  Newick, East Sussex  (09/01/11) 

Contact: Email Sarah on Sarah.evans@me.com

Happy Ending: Emu went to live at Little Revel End yesterday. (14/02/11) 

EMU

Breed: WSD

Contact: Pupsneedinghomes
Tel. 01825 723731
Email: pupsneedinghomes@hotmail.co.uk
www.pupsneedinghomes.co.uk

Happy Ending: Izzy has been rehomed. (03/02/11) 

IZZY

History: Issy was an abandoned Irish pup.
Description: Izzy is a beautiful Border Collie who is a lovely girl. She is good with other dogs. She has been clean in the house. 
Rehoming criteria: She must be spayed when old enough to form part of the adoption agreement and evidence sent to us via your vet. 
Child friendly: Yes, she  can live with children 6+
Able to live with cats: Possibly with integration
Age: 5 months
Sex: Bitch
Neutered: No, not yet.
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: No
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Homecheck and minimum donation of £150
Where dog can be seen: Newick, East Sussex (09/01/11) 

 
Breed: Whippet

Contact: Ring Val Phillips at Valgrays Border Collie Rescue on tel: 01883 624513
Email: valgrays@hotmail.co.uk www.valgraysbcrescue.org.uk

Happy Ending: Little Teddy went to his new pet home at Christmas time.  (08/02/11)

LITTLE TEDDY

History: Teddy is a pure Whippet from Ireland. He was in the hands of a very nasty man, and sadly Teddy's brother died. At the moment Teddy is a very shy and quiet dog, he probably has had all his bounce knocked out of him.
Description: He is very gentle and has no malice in him despite the terrible short life he has had. Teddy gets on well with other dogs and horses. 
Rehoming criteria: Teddy needs a gentle person to give him the love he so wants.....he is still young enough to get over all his horrible past and what he must have witnessed. We think Teddy would be super for agility as these little dogs are so agile. With lots of care and love and play Teddy would love this type of sport. Teddy is a stunning Whippet, and it would be wonderful for him to now have a purpose in life and be happy in a forever home. 
Child friendly: Yes
Able to live with cats: Not tested
Age: 12/15 months max.
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Standard donation 
Where dog can be seen: Warlingham, Surrey (17/11/10)

Breed: GSD or Malinois X

Contact: Ring Sue McCabe on m. 07725 053482 or email sue@muttamorphosis.co.uk

Happy Ending: Madou was rehomed just after Christmas. (05/02/11) 

MADOU

History: Madou was rehomed from the shelter two months ago. I had worked with them to help train her but she proved too much for her older city dweller owner due to strength and need to work/high energy. Last week she was placed in RSPCA Northumberland care with the agreement I would continue to try to find her a suitable home.
Description: Madou is a medium-sized dark brindle short haired bitch. She is a happy friendly girl, very work driven especially for tennis ball. High energy but not frantic. She has basic manners, physically very fast and fit and enjoys free running with other dogs but would rather chase balls than play with others so great for working. She is house trained and okay to be left alone, constrained behind dog gate. She travels well. Needs a firm experienced owner to do further training. Very strong on lead with some leash frustration towards fast moving or barky dogs but fine off lead with dogs. She took correction from my dogs when given without further incident. She is friendly and happy with people who greet her both inside and out although has learnt to bark at some people to get attention while on lead.
Rehoming criteria: Madou needs an experienced working home where she will be given the guidance to fulfil her potential. She has high energy and brains to burn, she will work in any dog sport, agility, working trials, obedience or flyball. A home check and vet reference obligatory.
Child friendly: Don't know
Able to live with cats: Don't know but can be tested if required.
Age: 18 months.
Sex: Bitch
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: TBC
Where dog can be seen:  RSPCA Northumberland but transport can be arranged nationwide if suitable home was found (10/08/10)

Breed: Terrier X

Contact: Blue Cross, Topcliffe, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 3SE
Tel: 01845 577759 
Email: thirsk@bluecross.org.uk

Happy Ending: Maggie has been reserved. (05/02/11) 

MAGGIE

History: Maggie came to The Blue Cross as a stray 
Description: Maggie is a Border Terrier cross, small in size, Brindle/brown in colour. She is a very bright and eager dog, but not coping with kennels very well due to her energy.  
Rehoming criteria: Maggie is a high energy dog, but is very bright, so someone who will take an interest in training her, agility would be ideal.
Child friendly: Older children 
Able to live with cats: No
Age: 1-2 years
Sex: Bitch
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: £90 
Where dog can be seen:  Thirsk, North Yorkshire (24/01/11)

 Breed: Collie X lab X lurcher

Contact: Ring Many Tears Rescue on tel:  01269 843084 or m. 07840 243374
between 10am and 4pm.

Happy Ending: Mel has been rehomed. (05/02/11) 

MELODY (AKA MEL)

History: Melody (aka Mel) came into Many Tears Rescue (South Wales) from Ireland as a stray.
Description: Mel is extremely active, with a good recall and is totally focused on balls and toys. She goes flat onto the ground (collie stance) when waiting for her ball and has her whole focus on you and will ignore any dogs at this point. She is approximately 14 months old. I am fostering her and have a dog walking business so Mel is exposed to all dogs and is excellent with all of them.
Rehoming criteria: Mel needs an active, firm but kind home.
Child friendly: Yes, but ideally over 10 years old due to her lively nature.
Able to live with cats: Yes, but wants them to play.
Age: 14 months
Sex: Bitch
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: £175 standard donation
Where dog can be seen: Emsworth, Hampshire (08/10/10)

Breed: WSD

Contact: Ring Julie Bagot on tel: 01239 654476 or email: Lightning747@tiscali.co.uk
or
Hilary Jones on tel: 01837 871483
Email: hilaryjones723@btinternet.com

Happy Ending: Before Christmas you carried an advert for a collie called Mirk, a failed trials dog) who needed a new home.  I have had him on trial and have now adopted him. He has just started his agiity training. Alison Rowe

MIRK

History: Mirk is a very well bred ISDS. registered Border Collie. Due to his breeding, several people have hoped they could get him to work sheep to trialing standard and he has had several homes. He is now desperate for a loving forever home where he can settle for some alternative employment!
Description: He is a lovely looking, tri-coloured boy. He is a fit and active dog with a wonderful friendly temperament towards both people and other dogs.
Rehoming criteria: Mirk would dearly love to bond with one loving owner and settle down to work at agility, obedience or flyball. A pet companion home with lots of exercise would be fine, too.
Child friendly: Yes, he loves children.
Able to live with cats: Yes, living with a cat at his present home. Can eye them.
Age: 2 years old in June.
Sex: Dog
Neutered: No
Vaccinated: Probably needs a booster
Micro-chipped: No
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: If brought from Wales to the West Country, the cost of the fuel would be appreciated.
Where dog can be seen:  Pembrokshire or near Okehampton, Devon (06/11/10)

 
Breed: WSD

Contact: Lynn Pottage on m. 07852 313462 or email collielynn379@yahoo.co.uk

Happy Ending: Roxy has been transferred to Mainline Border Collie Centre where someone is already interested in her - a very experienced, gentle and patient man. If it doesn't work out, she will go on their rehab unit and stay there until she is a bit 'sweeter.' (07/02/11) 

ROXY

History: Roxy came from a family home with one child. She was snapping and mouthing very hard, and was only 8 months old. She came to me as she was going to be pts because the family just could not cope with her behaviour. She was fearful of new situations and did not know how to deal with them.
Description: Roxy is a smooth coated, prick eared, black and white girlie. She was snappy and did mouth hard when she arrived with me at almost any opportunity she got. She has come a long way and is now much better. She will let me fuss and cuddle her now. It seems to be she cannot always tolerate prolonged contact, and where she would react to this by smiling, snapping and mouthing hard. Roxy now will walk away from a situation which she feels uncomfortable with. I think with further work she would make a very good agility dog and that this sport would be the making of her. It will give her 'a job' to occupy her and something to focus on. She has had a poor start, but is now beginning to live her life to the full.
Rehoming criteria: Roxy will need a home without other animals in residence as she is very bossy and does not have the social skills to be in that situation permanently. She will bully other dogs, although she will walk on lead with other dogs once she is used to them and realises she's not in charge of the situation. She would be best not left too long. Roxy needs a forever home that will be willing to carry on her training as she is not the finished article yet. Roxy will not be rehomed with children.
Child friendly: No, she has nipped a young child.
Able to live with cats: No, she has a strong prey drive.
Age: 13mths                                                                                                                                                             Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes.
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes.
Cost: Travel costs only
Where dog can be seen:  Liverpool, Merseyside (17/11/10)

 Breed:  Border Collie

Contact: Ring Natasha Pritty on m. 07825 757819

Happy Ending: Circumstances changed so Rufus was able to stay with his family. (05/02/11) 

RUFUS

History: We have had Rufus from a puppy but due to personal circumstances and no fault of his own Rufus needs a new loving and active home.
Description: Rufus, a tri colour Border Collie, is on the larger size for a Collie. He's a good boy walking on and off the lead knows basic commands like sit, lie down and will crawl for a treat. He will also sit at a distance up to 20 meters away. He would make an excellent agility dog. Although we have not done any with him, he will happily jump over, crawl under and walk along horse jumps which he enjoys very much.
Rehoming criteria: A kind, loving home, with a big secure garden, and someone who would do training with him, an agility home would be ideal.
Child friendly: Yes
Able to live with cats: He does not live with cats, but is quite happy when he sees them out on walks.
Age: 2 years
Sex: Dog
Neutered: No
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost:  Donation
Where dog can be seen: Darley Dale, Derbyshire (24/07/10) 

Breed:  Whippet X

Contact:  Scruples Whippet Rescue
Email: scrupleswhippetrescue@yahoo.co.uk 

Happy Ending: Seamus has a new home which he 
will be moving on 20 February.  (03/02/11) 

SEAMUS

History: Seamus has been handed into Scruples as his owners' work hours were not compatible with his needs.
Description: Seamus is a very lively bright dog with lots to give. He is a very loving dog who loves his cuddles. He stands at about 22inches at the shoulder. He has done some basic training, is crate trained and can be left for a couple of hours. He loves to jump so best in a home with high fencing.
Rehoming criteria: Seamus needs a home with high fences and an owner who can give him an active lifestyle, and continue his training.
Child friendly: Yes, he lives with a four and six year old, but can get excited so better not with very young children.
Able to live with cats: No
Age: 18 months
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Donation to Scruples Whippet Rescue
Where dog can be seen: Kinross, Perthshire (09/01/11)