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Breed: BSD Tervueren

Contact: Ring Erica Hyde on tel. 024 7631 3852 or email: ericahyde@sky.com

Happy Ending: Initially Darcy was adopted with an aim of doing agility with him, but he was returned as he was too boisterous for their small dog. What a shame as he was really keen and very fast to learn what was required! He has now gone to another home with no small dogs or children to worry about.  (26/11/10)

DARCY

History: Darcy was purchased from me (his breeder) to be trained to do Obedience. Unfortunately his training was allowed to lapse during the winter and for that period he had very little socialisation and was returned to me after Crufts as his owner said she couldn't cope with him as he had become very boisterous. He has recently been out to a home where they hoped to do agility with him and were delighted with how trainable he is, but he has proved to be too rough and boisterous for their other dogs.
Description: Handsome red with white chest. KC registered. Both parents have below breed average hip scores and current eye certificates.  He has had some Obedience training and a small amount of agility training – is already jumping small jumps as directed. He knows the solid tunnel and has been up and down a lowered ramp. Very fast and enthusiastic. I have spent a lot of time socialising him and he settled back in with my girls without any problems, as if he gets too rough they quickly put him in his place. He will guard his food from other dogs/animals but does not have an issue with people touching his food bowl and has enough manners to wait until told to eat.
Rehoming criteria: He really needs someone who can devote time to improving his manners and training him to do something that will challenge him enough divert his boundless energy. Needs to go to a knowledgeable home as if he is not kept in his place he will try to take over. Any dogs in the household need to be confident enough not to be worried by his boisterous behaviour. He is still wary of people he does not know, particularly men, but once he trusts you is very affectionate and could become possessive of his owner if allowed.
Child friendly: Sensible older children as he can get overexcited when playing
Able to live with cats: Appears to be okay with cats.
Age: 14 months
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: No
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: POA
Where dog can be seen:  Bedworth, Warwickshire (10/08/10)

Breed: Working Sheepdog

Contact: Email Rachel Kitson at Dogs Trust Bridgend at rachel.kitson@dogstrust.org.uk or ring tel. 01656 725219

Happy Ending: Gael the white pup from DT has gone to a home who have had deaf dogs before. (20/11/10)

GAEL

History: Gael came into the centre with her sister as the result of an accidental merle to merle mating. Gael was believed to be deaf and her sister, Fern is blind so could not be sold! They are both in a foster home in Bristol and are both looking for forever homes. 
Description: Gael is a very confident and happy pup. Despite initially believing that she was deaf her fosterer reports that she definitely has some hearing. She is going to be medium/long coated. She is predominantly white with lots of merle patches on her body. She is a typical collie girl - very bright, toy and food motivated. She is living in a foster home with other dogs.
Rehoming criteria: We would love a working home for this girlie where she can do lots of fun things to keep her mentally and physically stimulated.
Child friendly: As long as the home is right
Able to live with cats: Yes
Age: DOB 12.6.2010
Sex: Bitch
Neutered: Voucher will be issued at adoption
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro - chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: £80 donation
Where dog can be seen: Bristol (05/10/10)

 Breed: WSD

Contact: Ring Ali Worden on tel. Tel: 07872 322501

Email: ali_worden@hotmail.com

Happy Ending: Lucky Gem has found a great new agility home.  (17/11/10)

GEM

History: Gem is now in her third home through no fault of her own. She has just been places which have proved unsuitable for a collie pup.
Description: Gem is a pretty, black and white medium-coated collie, very friendly to people and other dogs - she is one of nine here. Because of her history, she is a little clingy and worried if she is left alone, although she seems fine when left with my other dogs, and she is crated alone at night. She has some basic obedience, is house trained and is fine off lead. She is very playful and will bring toys back to you. She has been very good with the horses here. Really I can't fault her. She just needs to develop some self confidence by having a permanent home and a job to do.
Rehoming criteria: Someone who can channel her energy in to something useful and where she is not left all day, another dog/s would be useful but not essential.
Child friendly: Yes
Able to live with cats: I think so, if the cat was use to dogs.
Age: 5 months
Sex: Bitch
Neutered: No
Vaccinated: No
Micro-chipped: No
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Donation
Where dog can be seen: Salisbury, Wiltshire  (31/10/10)

 
Breed: Collie X

Contact: For more information go to www.fourpawsanimalrescue.org.uk

Happy Ending: Piper has been rehomed.  (10/11/10)

PIPER

History: Piper came from the pound so we have no history.
Description: Piper is a strong collie type of maxi height. He has one blue and one brown eye. He is very high energy and loves being trained and walking. He is crate trained, travels well, is good with other dogs and is very responsive. He is toy orientated and likes to play tug with his lead on walks. He would be fab at agility as he has bundles of energy and a real mind to try to please.
Rehoming criteria: Piper has had a rough start but is a lovely dog looking for a forever home either on his own or with others where he will get plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. He is with fourpawsanimal rescue so normal terms apply.
Child friendly: Yes, older children as he is bouncy
Able to live with cats: Not tested
Age: 6 months
Sex: Dog
Neutered: He will be before he is homed
Vaccinated: He will be before he is homed
Micro-chipped: No
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: £120 minimum donation
Where dog can be seen: Basingstoke, Hampshire (05/10/10)

Breed: Collie x Spaniel

Contact: Email Sarah at sarah.evans @ me.com (remove spaces)

Happy Endings: Both pups were rehomed even before we had a chance to post their details. C'est la vie! (10/11/10)

SPORTIE & SIMP

History: Sportie and Simp were rescued from Ireland.
Description: They are fluffy.mainly black puppies. Sportie has a white spot on his chest, chin and two white splashes on his back toes. Simp is black. They are gorgeous outgoing pups with no issues.
Rehoming criteria: They will need active, loving home, preferably an agility ones.
Child friendly: Yes, older children preferred.
Able to live with cats: Yes
Age: 8 weeks
Sex: Dog
Neutered: No, but will need to be as part of adoption agreement at 6 months
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Donation to Many tears rescue
Where dog can be seen: Kings Langley, Herts. (06/11/10)

 
Breed: WSDs

Contact:  Ring Liz Preston on tel: 01924 871431 or email: Liz@nessr.net
Website: www.nessr.net

Happy Endings: Spot and Flash have gone to agility/flyball homes. (20/11/10)

SPOT & FLASH

History: These litter brother pups were taken to the vets because the breeder didn't want them.
Description: Spot and Flash are black and white farm bred border collies. WE only have a picture of one. (See left)
Rehoming criteria: Spot and Flash will require active, experienced homes where they will receive some mental stimulation, either flyball or agility. They are currently being fostered apart and are not looking to be rehomed together.
Child friendly: Yes, but prefer them to go to a home with older children.
Able to live with cats: Yes, they are young enough to learn.
Age:  12 weeks
Sex:  Dog
Neutered: No, but will be rehomed with a strict neutering agreement.
Vaccinated:  Yes
Micro – chipped:  Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Donation, but it costs us on average £150 to rehome a dog and we would expect any donation to reflect this.
Where dog can be seen: Spot is in Wakefield, West Yorkshire and Flash is in Newcastle (29/08/10)

Breed: JRT X

Contact: Foal Farm Animal Rescue Centre
dogteam@foalfarm.org.uk
Tel:  01959 572386 or 07919 412305
www.foalfarm.org.uk
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Happy Ending: Twix has found a new home.  (16/11/10)

TWIX

History: Twix was brought into the rescue centre after breaking his leg in kennels. Not much is known about his previous life.
Description: Fun!Fun!Fun! Twix is a very, very happy chappy and has got on with everyone and other dogs since arriving, despite having to have six weeks crate rest for his leg.  Yes, he did break his lower front leg but it's healed nicely and we think with a bit of TLC and muscle building, that this leg should not give him problems. He is looking for a fun, lively home where someone will appreciate how much energy this dog has got.
Rehoming criteria: Preferably someone who knows their terriers, although he may well go well with a first time terrier owner if they are sensible. We want to ensure this youngster retains his friendly nature.  New owners also need to appreciate his front leg and work required to build up the muscle tone carefully. Being a terrier type, he doesn't always do as he's asked but he's also keen to please. Therefore a home that has an interest in giving dogs extra training would be a bonus.
Child friendly: Yes, very. He does jump and bounce around so children over four years please. 
Able to live with cats: No
Age: 10 months
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: £160
Where dog can be seen: Biggin Hill, Kent  (06/11/10)