Breed: Retriever X
~Contact: Email Pauline at paulineavonwt@aol.com. Updates can be seen on www.irishretrieverrescue.com

LOTTIE

History:  Lottie came from the pound in Ireland at the beginning of the summer. She is currently in foster care.
Description: Lottie is a Golden Retriever cross with possibly sheltie or collie. She is a very friendly, confident, high energy dog.  She is toy rather than food motivated and very curious and inquisitive.  Lottie is good with people and other dogs.  
Rehoming criteria: She must have a home where her energies can be channelled and her brain stimulated. An activity like Agility / Heelwork to Music would be perfect.
Child friendly: Yes
Able to live with cats: Yes
Age: approx 1 year
Sex: Bitch
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Minimum donation of £150
Where dog can be seen: Copthorne, West Sussex (04/10/08)

Contact: For more information, please ring The Kimpton Blue Cross on tel. 01438 832232 or visit the website www.bluecross.org.uk. Potential adopters must be able to visit her a few times in Kimpton, Hertfordshire. SG4 8EU.

TIA

History: Tia came into the Blue Cross in Kimpton from Northern Ireland so we unfortunately have limited history on her. She was rehomed but was returned to the Blue Cross after four weeks as her owners could not cope with her.
Description: Tia is a fit, active collie who loves to run and play. She is a bossy girl who would love to live with other dogs that she could boss around! She can be nervous of strangers but with the right handling, soon comes around. She is easily distracted by other dogs/wildlife etc but we are overcoming this with training. She loves her toys especially a good game of tug and this is working well as a reward for her giving attention to her handlers. She is housetrained and is good in the car.
Rehoming criteria: Tia has lot of energy and this could be easily focused into an activity like agility. She is looking for experienced new owners who are able to give her plenty of exercise and training to become a well-behaved member of society!
Child friendly: No
Able to live with cats: No, unfortunately cannot live with cats or small animals.
Age: 3 years
Sex: Bitch
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Minimum donation of £100
Where dog can be seen:  Kimpton, Hertfordshire (04/10/08)

Contact: Contact Eileen Carson, The Spaniel Trust, Beul-an-Ath, Dervaig, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Argyll PA75 6QS. Tel. 01688 400337 before 8.30pm or http://spanieltrust.com/ or on our chat forum http://spanielsproboards77.com/index.cgi

SMUDGE

History:  Felt by his owner to be too boisterous to be around babies as 'would knock a little one over' so he was offered up for re-homing when the owner's daughter became pregnant.
Description: Handsome liver and white lad, lithe, rangy physique, totally untrained and the perfect blank canvas for the right handler, unused to off lead exercise so we are presently addressing recall, heel work and pulling on the lead.  The attached picture shows why we believe he will excel at one of the disciplines, either agility or flyball.
Rehoming criteria: Must be a working home. Preference will be given to someone at home most of the time, used to training, working or competing with dogs and able to provide the stimulation this youngster needs. Can be seen by arrangement.
Child friendly: Yes, he loves kids. Tested with 8 - 14 year olds
Able to live with cats: Untested
Age: 14-15 months
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: A donation of £100 is expected
Where dog can be seen: Argyll, Scotland (04/10/08)

Contact: Ring Jacquie Neilson, Rain Rescue on tel: 07946618011 or email rainrescue@msn.com

    www.rainrescue.co.uk

FLICK

History: Flick was reluctantly handed into the local stray kennels as his family could no longer care for him.  He had done his time and hadn't attracted the right people and so came into the care of Rain Rescue. 
Description: He is full of energy - a dog with lots of life in him but not crazy. Flick is a beautiful looking dog with a fabulous coat  and wonderful nature. He has a bobtail which seems strange, but it seems as though he was born with it. He loves to be with people, and is extremely clean in his kennel. He will jump up at you for attention, and tries to carry his lead.  I think he is looking for something to do, and would probably be suitable for agility - don't know about fly-ball as not that ball crazy.  - however, he has been out and playing with a border terrier male whilst we have had him, and totally ignored a dog who was barking like crazy at him. Has been introduced to men, women and children and seems a normal type of dog. 
Rehoming criteria: He needs an experienced owner that will allow the energy to be used up and for someone who wants to have a sociable companion. Would need someone who will commit to at least 1.5 hours worth of exercise each and every day - no small children due to the jumping up. 
Child friendly: Yes – though maybe too bouncy to live with. Previous owners recommended not rehoming with small children or small furries
Able to live with cats: Unknown - probably not.
Age: 5 years
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Will be prior to rehoming
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: £125
Where dog can be seen: Rotherham, South Yorkshire (04/10/08)

Contact: Ring Battersea Working Dogs on tel. 020 7627 9210 or email workingdogs@battersea.org.uk

COCO

History: Arrived as a stray in September 2008
Description: Coco is a 6 month's old, sable, mongrel.  Coco is sociable with other dogs
Rehoming criteria: We are looking for experienced owners who have dealt with an active breed before. She could live with a mature adult dog aged at least 3 years+. She needs a stable, secure home in a semi rural/rural location.
Child friendly: No, Coco is not suitable to live with children due to the need for consistency with training.
Able to live with cats: Not tested.
Age: Approx 6 months
Sex: Bitch
Neutered: No
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: £85
Where dog can be seen: Old Windsor, Berkshire (04/10/08)

Contact: Susan Cowan, Eastside Farm, Penicuik, Midlothian EH26 9LN. Tel. 01968 677842

SCOTTISH MISTY

History: Misty is a very good looking ISDS registered black and white smooth coated collie who is a bit too ‘full on' with the sheep to continue being worked with them.
Description: She loves people and children and chasing balls and is very fast and athletic so would make a fantastic agility dog. She can be slightly sharp towards other dogs until she gets to know them.
Rehoming criteria: A good home where she will be loved and get lots of exercise and agility work.
Child friendly: Yes, very.
Able to live with cats: Not tested
Age: 3
Sex: Bitch
Neutered: No
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: No
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Free to a good home
Where dog can be seen:  Midlothian, Scotland (04/10/08)

DAVY

History: Davy is a very handsome Border Collie, around 2 years old, he is farm bred and comes from Wales. His present owners have done some Obedience & Agility training and were planning on starting Working Trials training with him but the owners are now expecting Twins and feel that Davy will be missing out when the babies are born.
Description: Davy is very lively, loves his ball and is very quick to learn. He loves jumping and loves to use his nose and is very good at searching. He is very good with people and runs well with other dogs off the lead but sometimes barks at other dogs when on the lead. When playing and working he is totally focused on his toy.  He is also very good at the vets and loves the car.
Rehoming criteria: Davy is not used to being left all day on his own but is fine when left in a kennel in the garden for up to 4 hours although he is rarely left for that long in his present home.
Child friendly: Yes
Able to live with cats: No experience with cats
Age: Around 2 years
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: No
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: free to good home – owners would like to keep in touch
Where dog can be seen:  Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire (04/10/08)

Contact: Email Paul at paul@claremont-project.org

ZIGGY

History: Originally a rescue dog from Ireland, Ziggy is a Foxhound X aged about 14 months. Originally billed as a “docile Lab X”, he has been living with our small family, which includes a 1 year old child, for a couple of months and has been an excellent family pet in many ways. With increasing confidence in his new home though, his energy levels and demand for play have also increased and are now beyond what we can offer him.
Description: Ziggy is very biddable and trainable, house trained, intelligent (opens doors, follows hand signals, etc), and has loads of focus when mentally challenged. Naturally agile, he loves to bound gazelle-like through fields and leap over ditches and he is very fast. His recall is (amazingly) 100% when you whistle for him. He's extremely loyal and will whine when you leave him. If he thinks there's no chance his whining will get you back, he'll be quiet and go to sleep. He is good around other dogs when out and about and will back off from dogs who don't want to play. But he will hassle younger dogs for play when at home. This would be fine for younger dogs but older ones might find him annoying. He has always been very gentle, considerate and friendly towards our baby (apart from swiping some of her cheesy snacks from time to time!). He has a lovely temperament, basically a fantastic, likeable, special and very rewarding dog who needs to be worked, ideally with at least one other playful dog around.
Rehoming criteria: Agility would be ideal for him. He needs an environment where he can get lots of human attention or dog friendship and decent physical and mental stimulation.
Child friendly: Yes, he is with ours.
Able to live with cats: Not sure
Age: 14 months
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: No
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Something towards the cost of his neutering would be nice
Where dog can be seen:  Baldock, Herts. (04/10/08)

Contact: Christina Long. 01386 830 613. christine.long@dogstrust.org.uk. www.dogstrust.org.uk

Contact: Emma Gibbard, 6 Wychwood Close, Witney, Oxon. Tel. 01993 708297 or
email jgibbard@tiscali.co.uk  

DORIS

History: Doris is still with her owners whose house unfortunately is too small for two energetic dogs so it is with regret and sadness that they are looking to rehome her.
Description: Doris is a lively Springer Spaniel X. She absolutely loves children and really is a great dog. She is fully house trained and has an absolutely gorgeous temperament but she is a typical Springer and always on the go. Doris will be an extremely loyal dog for the right adventurous and energetic family.
Rehoming criteria: She will need to go to a home that can tire her out. She would make a great gun/agility dog as she is very intelligent and agile.
Child friendly: Yes
Able to live with cats: Possibly
Age: 10 months
Sex: Bitch
Neutered: No
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: £100
Where dog can be seen: Witney, Oxon.  (16/09/08)

TEDDY

History: Teddy has lived as a family pet since he was rehomed from the RSPCA in March 2006. Unfortunately he recently got over excited and stressed during a high energy game with lots of children running around and so the current owners felt they could not keep him with their young children.
Description: Teddy is an energetic dog. He has been to puppy classes and achieved a certificate under the Kennel Club Good Citizen scheme. He walks well on and off lead and has a good recall. He has been taught basic commands of sit, wait, down, bed and to return to his name. He has never lived with another dog but has never shown any aggression to another dog so this may be a possibility.
Rehoming criteria: Teddy would benefit from a home where his potential could be achieved. Prospective rehomers would need to be home checked.
Child friendly: Older calm children only.
Able to live with cats: Has lived with cats before but, if they run, he will chase.
Age: 2 years old
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Donation to charity.
Where dog can be seen: Birmingham area (15/09/08)

Contact: Email Geraldine on gedfredndarcie@talktalk.net

LOUIS

History: Louis is still living at home with his mom and an ageing Beagle.
Description: Louis is a handsome tri-colour but mostly black crossbreed. Louis' mother is a Jack Russell type and the father is a Staffordshire type dog. Louis loves to run and jump and is really, really fast. He needs to be used to his full potential and I am only willing to give him to someone who will stay in touch.
Rehoming criteria: Only to go to someone willing to give him an active life. Present owner happy to take him back if he doesn't suit.
Child friendly: Yes
Able to live with cats: Yes.
Age: 2yrs
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: No
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Free to the right home
Where dog can be seen: Oldham, Lancs. (15/09/08)

BAILEY

History: Bailey just hasn't found the right home yet. He has tried five... ended up in a pound... then kennels and, at last, he is in foster having a great time.
Description: Bailey is a handsome short-coated tri. He is lightly built, fast, responsive, toy and food orientated. He is initially wary but soon overcomes fears if introduced in a positive calm manner to things he hasn't seen before. He bonds quickly and is very fast to watch body movement and is always looking to interact. He has high energy levels and excellent mouth/eye coordination. He is also good to crate and travel in car.  He's very obedient, picking things up very quickly. On his first walk he had to be persuaded into water, but very quickly found the paddling pool and is now a real water baby, splashing in the water and trying to catch the droplets, a game he found himself and will play for ages. Once he's decided to be brave, there's no stopping him. Needs formal training by a kind, experienced hand and has been assessed as an ideal agility or flyball candidate.
Rehoming criteria: Bailey would thrive in a home where his energies can be used to his full potential. He needs time and training. Doing agility would be perfect for him.
Child friendly: No - Bailey is worried by them
Able to live with cats: Unknown. Pound staff told he was okay.
Age: 11 months
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Minimum donation £140
Where dog can be seen:  Richmond, Surrey (25/08/08)

O'MALLEY

History: O'Malley is a stray who came to us from Ireland. We have very little history on him but at the centre we have found him to be very loving and full of fun.
Description: He is a very lovely, black and white collie who loves to play games and is extremely toy focused. He is struggling in the kennel environment and will take a little time to readjust to living in a home.
Rehoming criteria: O'Malley will thrive in a home that can give him the attention he deserves and the training he longs for.
Child friendly: No
Able to live with cats: No
Age: 3 years.
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: £75 donation
Where dog can be seen:  Glasgow, Scotland. (25/08/08)

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Contact: Email S. Hale mail@barkingneeds.co.uk

LEX

History: Lex is a farm bred collie. He has lived in pet home since a puppy but now needs a new home due to relationship break up. He is registered but no papers have been provided yet.
Description: Lex is well-built, mainly white in colour with black markings on his face. He can be a little shy until he gets to know people, and is currently in a foster home.
Rehoming criteria: Lex is a young blank canvas and would benefit from basic obedience training, socialising and an active lifestyle.
Child friendly: TBC
Able to live with cats: tbc
Age: 8 months old
Sex: Dog
Neutered: No
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: tbc
Flea sprayed & wormed: tbc
Cost: Donation to MART appreciated.
Where dog can be seen:  Cannock, West Midlands. (25/08/08)

MAX

History: We took Max in after he had to be rehomed as he was too keen to show that he had learnt his 'paw' command and accidently scratched his owner's child's face.
Description: Max is a lovely looking tri colour collie.  He is very well behaved at home, and rather quiet.  As soon as we take him on a walk and off the lead to the park, his collie traits become very apparent and he loves to play and is highly intelligent and responsive to training.  He would make an excellent agility dog.
Rehoming criteria: Max must only go to a home where his owners would have had agility training experience and where he will be mentally and physically stimulated.  Ideally he would be best suited where his owners would have a lot of land, i.e. a large garden or farm.  He is a very sociable dog and would happily live with other dogs.
Child friendly: Yes, over five years.
Able to live with cats: Yes
Age: 8 months
Sex: Dog
Neutered: No
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: No
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: £150 ono
Where dog can be seen:  Birmingham, West Midlands. (25/08/08)

LEO & MIA
(brother & sister)

History: Leo and Mia's owner could not cope with four dogs and young children, so Leo and Mia were signed over to the RSPCA.
Description: Medium-sized Border Collies, they have super temperaments, and show no aggression whatsoever. They are great with people, children and other dogs. Lovely natured dogs who will need some training, but are quick to learn.
Rehoming criteria: An active busy household with people who have time to train and exercise them.
Child friendly: Yes
Able to live with cats: Not tested.
Age: 18 months old
Sex: Dog & bitch (brother & sister)
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost:  £75 adoption fee
Where dog can be seen:  Malvern, Worcestershire.  (25/08/08)

ZEBEDEE

History: Following the hospitalisation of his owner, Zebedee has been returned to us for rehoming. His Dad is Okara Max and his mum is Chatsworth Molly, both good working strains. 
Description: Zebedee is a Black and Tan Kelpie. He is energetic and looking for employment. He is quick to learn and obedient. He is house and cage trained and travels well in vehicles.
Rehoming criteria:  Someone with plenty of space and time to give Zeb the attention and training he needs to turn into a superb working/agility dog.
Child friendly: Yes, but not used to small children.
Able to live with cats: Yes
Age: 8 months
Sex: Dog
Neutered: No
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: £200
Where dog can be seen: Ashbourne Derbyshire (25/08/08)

RUBY

History: Ruby was handed in with another collie x by an elderly lady who couldn't cope.
Description: Ruby is a pretty black and white collie with touches of brindle. She is a super dog with loads of energy and attitude. Ruby is very bright and quick to learn and loves to please you. On original entry she was very under-socialised and reactive with people and dogs. This has been worked on and she now mixes regularly in the field and every person she meets is her best friend.
Rehoming criteria: Ruby will benefit from other well adjusted dogs around her but this is not essential. Ruby is a strong character so will need confident and clear handling.
Child friendly: Yes (only if working home)
Able to live with cats: not tested.
Age: 9 months
Sex: bitch
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: £75.00
Where dog can be seen: Bridgend, Wales. (25/08/08)

Update: Benji has not found the right home yet. They say he is dying to work. Give him a job.

BENJI

History: Benji has come from a family home where his escape artist traits made the owners give him up.
Description: Benji is a smart little dog with loads of attitude who really needs to be doing something all the time. He is very lively and bright, but can be a little dominant with other dogs and a little possessive with toys. Benji is very affectionate with people.
Rehoming criteria: Benji needs an active working home. Agility would be a great outlet for his boundless energy and high working instinct.
Child friendly: Older children
Able to live with cats: untested
Age: 3 years
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Y