Breed: Shetland Sheepdog

Contact:  Ring Susie on tel: 01400 272303
Email: dachtlers@gmail.com

Happy Ending: Alfie has been successfully rehomed

ALFIE

History: We have had Alfie since he was an eight week old puppy. He is American bred and we have full documentation of his pedigree and medical history. We have done a lot of training with Alfie since he was a puppy. He has recently been working on the good canine citizen certificates. He has also done agility and heelwork to music. He is an absolute pleasure to train and thrives on it. He is particularly adept at agility and heelwork to music and has competed a few times at dog shows. However, we have been unable to bring him on further due to time constraints looking after a young family. Sadly we have reached the painful decision to rehome Alfie for the reason that he is timid around children he doesn’t know and has occasionally nipped.
Description: Alfie is a very obedient and intelligent dog. He is excellent off the lead. 
Rehoming criteria: We feel he would be most suited to an active home and preferably one where he would be able to continue training and agility etc. 
Child friendly: He does not enjoy attention from unknown children. This is the reason we are rehoming him, therefore feel he should go to a home without young children, although he is okay around our children.
Able to live with cats: Does not live with a cat permanently but does when on holiday with family with no problems. 
Age: 5 years
Sex: Male
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Donation 
Where dog can be seen: Lincolnshire (06/11/10)

Update: We've just heard that Alfie has been rehomed. (08/02/11) 

Another Update: Unfortunately our home for Alfie fell through so we are now looking for another home for him. I just wondered if you still had his details and could put him back on your rescue page? I did get a lot of interest through agility net which was great.  (22/02/11) 

Breed: Collie X

Contact: Ring Christina at Tip-Top Dog Rescue on tel. 01458 210207 or m. 07816 238316
www.tiptopkennels.co.uk

Happy Ending: Andy has gone to live with a lovely family who wanted an active dog to take on long walks across the Quantocks in Somerset. He’s a really good all round little chap with no vices that we could find, so I’m confident he will suit them perfectly.  (13/05/11)

ANDY

History: Andy was brought to Tip-Top dog rescue after being picked up as a stray. 
Description: Andy is such a happy little dog. He's just bursting with enthusiasm for everything he does. He’s very keen to please, ball obsessed, greedy, and loves to jump. He seems fine with other dogs. 
Rehoming criteria: Andy would be a good prospect for agility or flyball training. An active fun home preferred. 
Child friendly: Over six years
Able to live with cats: Unknown
Age: 12 months
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: £120
Where dog can be seen: Somerset (06/03/11)

Breed: Kelpie x Collie

Contact: Ring Jay McCartan on tel: 01246 569545 or m. 07732 778032
 Email: jaykelpie@tiscali.co.uk

Happy Ending:

History: These boy and girl pups came straight from the Welsh farm where they were bred, from working kelpie mum X WSD. They came to Kelpie Welfare at seven months when unsold.
Description: They are both are happy, friendly, licky, dogs - Boy (bottom) is black with touch of white on chest and paws, he can get a bit worried when you ask him to do something new, but he tries hard. He loves treats and has just started to play with toys. Girl (top) is black and tan. She is very, very bright and really focuses for treats. They can both now sit, down, stand and have started to learn wait. They are calm about the house and settle when left. They get on well with the other 6 dogs they are currently living with. Both greet dogs and people sensibly. When out on a walk they love to run and run, but have good recalls. They are wary of my horses and show no chases tendencies.
Rehoming criteria: Although calm and sensible, these youngsters will need active homes, and would love to try agility or a doggy sport.
Child friendly: Yes probably, as long as child is not OTT.
Able to live with cats: Yes, probably as no chase tendencies shown.
Age: 8 months
ex: Dog & bitch
 Neutered: No, but must be as part of adoption
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Donation to Kelpie Welfare
Where dog can be seen: Chesterfield, Derbyshire (06/03/11)

Breed: WSD

Contact: Ring Ceredigion Animal Rescue and Education on tel. 0845 463 0623 or email ceredigionanimalrescuerehoming@gmx.co.uk
Website: http://www.ceredigionanimalrescue.org.uk/

Happy Ending: The great news is that both Cain and Abel have now found homes! Abel, the livelier of the two, has gone to be a working dog / pet and is loving the life.  Cain has gone to live with a 12 year old collie and is having a fantastic time out and about on the beach, long walks in the woods etc. (08/05/11)

CAIN & ABLE

 History: Cain and his brother Abel were impulse buys. The family saw a sign offering Border Collie pups and decided to get one. They could not decide between the pair so got a BOGOF offer and brought them both home. Now the dogs are growing bigger and livelier the family realised they did not really want one dog let alone two and the pups were signed over to rescue.
Description: They are mainly black on the back, white bib, belly, paws, and face. Cain has a black spot on his head and Abel has a black stripe on his head. They are typical collies. When in the run they will race up and down barking at everything. Out of the run they mix well with other dogs. In the exercise field they will give the person with them their full attention.
Rehoming criteria:  They will require homes with new owners who understand a collie's needs, have mental stimulation as well as exercise and a secure garden.
Child friendly: Yes
Able to live with cats: Can be tested, if required.
Age: 7 months. Approximate DOB August 2010
Sex: Dog
Neutered: will be neutered before rehoming
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: suggested donation £120
Where dog can be seen:  Cardigan, West Wales (23/02/11) 

Breed: Lab x Spaniel

Contact: Jenny Woolliams, Blue Cross Adoption Centre, Shilton Road, Burford, Oxon OX18 4PF. Tel. 01993 822483 
www.bluecross.org.uk

Happy Ending: Charlie has gone to a fantastic home with a pack of rescues all doing agility, flyball and gundog work!   (08/05/11)

CHARLIE

History: Charlie came to the Blue Cross due to his owners not being able to give him the exercise he needed, only walking him at weekends and leaving him at home all day. He lived with a teenager who used to walk him and another dog and cat, they all got along well, but he was worried when meeting strangers.
Description: Charlie is very handsome, Lab x Springer with all the energy to match! He was very worried upon arrival but has now built a strong bond with his handlers. Charlie just wants to work, he is ball mad and finds them for us, even when we don't know they are there! He doesn't really want much affection from people and he doesn't have time to stop!
Rehoming criteria: He is more of a working dog than a pet. He has started agility here and is really quick. Charlie has had a couple of bad experiences at the vet and will need a very sensitive vet to take it slow in his new home. 
Child friendly: Yes, but not to live with.
Able to live with cats: Yes
Age: 3.5
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: £115
Where dog can be seen:  Burford, Oxon.  (01/04/11)

Breed: Collie X

Contact: Jenny Woolliams, Blue Cross Adoption Centre, Shilton Road, Burford, Oxon, OX18 4PF. Tel: 01993 822483
 www.bluecross.org.uk

Happy Ending: Kiera is now reserved though not to an agility home however. (08/05/11)

KIERA

History: Kiera was handed in to the Blue Cross because she was barking when left alone at home. She has not had a great start to life and has had two homes already with busy families who couldn't give her what she needed. Kiera is now our longest staying dog but we don't know why; she is so affectionate and bright, and picking up everything we teach her.
Description: Kiera is a pretty black & tan collie cross who is super quick! We have gotten to know Kiera well during her time with us, we have taught her how toy play with manners and all the basics. She is so toy focused she whizzes round the agility course without effort and is always ready for more (we struggle to tire her out)! Kiera has a couple of doggy friends but they have to be calm and well mannered as she is not overly tolerant of OTT dogs.
Rehoming criteria: Kiera is very people focused and loves attention and affection and will settle eventually. We think she is a potential agility star.
Child friendly: Yes, older 
Able to live with cats: No
Age: 20 months
Sex: Bitch
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: £115
Where dog can be seen:  Burford, Oxon.  (01/04/11)

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Breed: GSD x Collie

Contact: Donna Cain at Morgans Rescue, CA9 3LZ. Tel: 01434 381089

Happy Ending: Mimi on the rescue dog page has a lovely new home, not through Agilitynet this time

MIMI

History: Mimi came over from an Irish rescue, she was in foster for a while there with her brothers and sisters, as they were in bad condition. Her mum was a German Shepherd and her dad a collie.
Description: Mimi has the GSD looks and the collie build! She is full of energy and loves people and life, she likes to play with her toys. She is good with other dogs, but actually prefers to be with people. 
Rehoming criteria: Mimi will require someone around for part of the day in view of her age, and she will need to be housetrained, although she is quite good at going out, she stays with you even when off lead. She will need firm boundries as she is quite a determined young lady when she wants something!
Child friendly: Yes
Able to live with cats: Yes
Age: Born 1/12/2010
Sex: Bitch
Neutered: No (will need doing when she is old enough)
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: No
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Donation to rescue
Where dog can be seen:  Alston, Cumbria  (01/04/11)

Breed: Border Collie

Contact: Joanne Collins
Tel. 01384 265092 or 07540 957359
jcollins69@hotmail.com

Happy Ending: Ollie has now gone to a fantastic agility home where he s already competing. (09/05/11)

OLLIE
(Borodale Pirate Prince)

History: Ollie is looking for a new home through absolutely no fault of his own. He has been with the same family since he was eight weeks and is much loved by the whole family.
Description: Ollie is a well bred border collie from parents who do both show and agility. He is very well behaved, obedient and loves people, dogs and children. He has recently started agility and doing very well and already started doing competitions. Ollie loves playing with a ball so would probably do well at flyball too.
Rehoming criteria: Ollie would love to find an active home where he could ideally continue with his agility. He loves his daily walks and really needs a forever home where he will be loved as much as he is now.
Child friendly: Yes
Able to live with cats: he has never lived with cats, and will chase.
Age: DOB 28/03/2007
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: POA
Where dog can be seen:  Basingstoke, Hampshire  (01/04/11)

 
Breed:  WSD

Contact:  Ring Jo at West Yorkshire Dog Rescue on m. 07827 294856
Web site:
www.westyorkshiredogrescue.co.uk

Happy Ending: Polly Pocket now has a home. (08/05/11)

POLLY POCKET

History: Polly is a rescue dog who came from owners who could not provide her with the stimulation she needs.
Description: Polly is a Medium agility prospect or flyball dog, standing just over 40cms/400mm at the shoulder. Polly is a pretty black and white farm bred Welsh Collie type with a good level of fitness and excellent stamina. She has a desire to please and will do anything for her tennis ball or football! She is affectionate when she gets to know people but can be a bit nervous collie to start with. She is fine with dog savvy children provided they give her space to start with. She is unconcerned by other dogs on first meeting but gets on well with them in a home environment. Polly is very intelligent so would learn the job quickly and he is extremely fast. She is currently fostered (not kenneled) with other dogs. Polly needs some further training to really bring her out of herself and use her brain. She will walk nicely on lead after the initial excitement and is excellent off lead. She is fine to be left for short periods and is not destructive in the home. She is house trained.
Rehoming criteria:  Polly needs a home that will use positive training methods to entertain her brain as well as provide her with the exercise she needs. She would be best with another older steady dog to help her improve her confidence. We believe with training that there is little that Polly won't put her mind too!
Child friendly: Yes, older dog savvy children only.
Able to live with cats: Yes, with careful introductions.
Age: 2 years old
Sex: Bitch
Neutered: Not yet but will be before rehoming or will go on a neutering agreement.
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost:  minimum donation to the rescue of £150 
Where dog can be seen:  West Yorkshire (23/02/11) 

 Breed: Kelpie

Contact: Many Tears Animal Rescue, Llanelli, CarmarthenshireSA14 7HB
Tel. 01269 843084 (10am-4pm)
www.manytears.co.uk

Happy Ending: This boy has waited so long for a home. Sylvia at Many Tears was adamant that he belonged in an Agility home. It would have been a waste for him to go anywhere else.

ZAN

History: Zan was originally rehomed from us as a pup to someone that wanted to compete in Agility. They became ill and then had a baby so Zan is now looking for a handler that can match his enthusiasm and ability.
Description: Zan has brains and agility to die for. He has already had agility training and can do all of the obstacles. As you can see from his picture he has a fantastic attitude & ability for agility. 
Rehoming criteria: He needs an experienced kelpie home where he can get clear cut firm but kind handling. He will need a home with someone who is actively taking part in some sort of sport whether it is fell walking, cross country running, agility or something busy. If you had a Ferrari you would keep it finely tuned. Zan needs the same attention.
Child friendly: He was unsure of the new baby but didn’t show any other problems
Able to live with cats: No. He needs a home without cats or small dogs.
Age: 3 years
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped:  Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: £165 donation
Where dog can be seen: Carmarthenshire (24/01/11)