Belgian Malinois

Greenleaf Animal Rescue

Ace is an eleven-month-old, male, Belgian Malinois crossbreed and he’s looking for his forever home. He’s full of energy due to his young age and will benefit from ongoing training due to a lack of socialisation around other dogs. Ace is reactive to people at the front door and if left on his own may bark, cry, and behave destructively. He’s not lived with other animals but has lived with children. Please enquire.

German Shepherd Rescue Elite

We were asked by a pound to take in this young lad whose time was up. Arti is a GSD cross Mali we believe. He is now microchipped we believe he is between 1 & 2 years old. Still entire and vaccinations to be restarted.Arti is a little nervous of new people but no malice in him. He loves toys and seems to be a typical energetic, young lad! No young children as we do not know his history. No reaction to other dogs at the kennels so far but further assessment here will be done.Arti will need an experienced home that can continue teaching him that people and the world are not as scary as he currently thinks.

German Shepherd Rescue Elite

“Axel, now what can I say about this gorgeous boy who is one massive overgrown pup who doesn’t realize his size most of the time. Axel does have nervous aggression meeting people due to his rubbish start in life but he is better meeting people off lead in the paddock, and it really doesn’t take him that long to get to know people. Axel loves the female dogs so a confident female or male dog in a home would be brilliant for this lad. This lad loves a game of football and just loves loves a cuddle and to play in a puddle.”Please meet Axel who was born 6.5.21 according to his microchip. He is vaccinated and now also neutered. We believe he is a Malinois cross GSD. We were asked to take Axel in from other kennels where he had been taken in by the police and this is what we were told:“I’ve received this message from my boss asking if you can help. This is a new dog that came in on Friday. Very nervous aggressive but actually quite sweet when he knows you but will definitely bark and in the wrong hands bite. But before he gets put down I just wanted to see if Lizzy would give him a chance but only if it’s not a problem for her. I feel a bit sorry for him only 6 months old and been in 3 or 4 homes already and deserves a chance. “How could we say no! Axel is quite full on, but he is settling in fine and really happy with the people he has met so far. Great toy drive and typically full on for his breed and age, but in the right hands, Axel will make a super dog.Axel is GREAT with ALL other animals and spent a time in foster on a small holding where he met horses, goats, chickens, goats, cats and other dogs of all shape and size. He was initially kenneled but was slowly brought into the house where he started to settle, but sadly has never had the opportunity of a long term home.A no to children because of his history and nervous aggression.Axel just needs that special home and in return you will get a super loyal dog.

German Shepherd Rescue Elite

“Well what can I say about these 3 monkeys! Bruce, Barney and Bonnie were part of a massive seizure of dogs from a site where the lady was hoarding. In fairness, the dogs that came to us were all in good condition and friendly. The pups and mum were microchipped and pups vaccinations have been started.Mum, Lola, who is also looking for a home of her own and is currently in Nottingham, is definitely a GSD but who dad was…. They are Valentine babies having been born 14th February.All have different characteristics but have seen no aggression towards people or other dogs. Bruce is not keen on getting into the car and is maybe a bit more of a thinker as to potential dangers. Barney is a goofball and is fine with everything he has met. Bonnie is good when away from her siblings. All three are being shown the world and getting some of the training they have missed out on.”This was Barney’s original write up in 2023 and having found a wonderful home who have worked very hard with him, they are looking to rehome him as they feel living in a busy London suburb is just too stressful for Barney which is making him reactive. Barney would love a quieter and more rural home and would benefit from an older dog to guide him and give him back his confidence and calmness.Barney was born February 2023 and is microchipped, vaccinated and neutered. Older children only as he can get jealous of younger children getting too much attention. Barney does not like large male dogs or poodles, and this is when he can become reactive and has redirected onto a person out of frustration before. He has also started becoming reactive to cars.Being a Mali cross he does have high prey drive so no small furries. Greeted our volunteer with interest and no aggression. Both ball and food orientated but no possession issues. Used to being left 4 hours and does not bark or chew. Recall fine unless distracted, but has basic commands.“Overall when I met him he seemed a lovely dog, friendly and obedient. It seems a shame he has become more reactive over time. The owners have sought help from trainers and clearly care for Barney, but now feel out of their depth.”Can you give Barney his rural sanctuary?

German Shepherd Rescue Elite

This is Bear’s original write up:“Pearl was picked up as a stray in December and was heavily pregnant. No microchip and nobody to claim her, so we were asked if we could help. Pearl is quite nervous when meeting new people and we suspect she has had a good hiding at some stage, but once she realises you mean her no harm, she is a sweetheart. She likes her space from other dogs but no issues with them at all. Has totally ignored the horses in the field next door as well. On the 22nd December Pearl gave birth to 11 puppies, 4 boys and 7 girls. Sadly one little girl was not breathing and despite getting her started and suckling, she passed over Rainbow Bridge just over 24 hours later.Pearl is a GSD but not knowing what dad was we did a DNA sample on one of the girls which came back as: 56% GSD, 29% Belgian Mali, 7% Border Collie, and 6% Greyhound.The pups are all confident and tear around the place causing bedlam as you would expect. They do all like a snuggle though as well. The pups will need homes that have some experience of the main breed at least as they will need plenty of exercise and mental stimulation as they get older. “Bear came back at 11 months old quite simply the person who adopted him failed to give him the training, socialisation and boundaries he needed, so whereas all the other pups are super with people and other dogs, Bear still mouths, still jumps up, reacts to anything that moves when out on lead….To say he has been let down is an understatement. Did his adopter take him regularly to training like she said she would? No! Did she contact anyone to say she was having issues? No! The first we know about it is when he is snapping at the children when they take things off him and suddenly he has to go immediately otherwise she has booked an appointment at the vets to murder him because a volunteer said it may take a couple of weeks to find him somewhere.We don’t always get the homes right and most certainly did not in this case, but Bear is now safely back where he was born and settled straight back in. He will learn some of the manners he missed out on from the older dogs but there is no malice in this gorgeous lad, purely he is behaving as a young male pup would not having been given the proper direction.Bear definitely deserves a special home now please!

German Shepherd Rescue Elite

This was the first we knew about Bentley at 1 year of age:“Bentley has made a massive impression on kennel staff since he has been with us. He acts like a huge, tough, scary Malinois- however he has proven not to be. Throughout his stay he has proven to be a very anxious dog who is unsure or strangers and new environments. But through time and lots of treats he has gained trust in kennel staff. He is very reliant on the handler and will keep looking to ensure the person is still there. He does need a firm hand to ensure he doesn’t drag you around and try to be cheeky. He has proven to be what we call ‘the biggest wet wipe’ in the kennels- acting very tough until told a form ‘NO’ and he melts away- he really does not like being in trouble. He is a sweetheart really and is struggling in kennels- he is extremely stressed and will bark all day- to either get attention or to tell off his noisy neighbours next door. He is still a reactive boy but we can tell he doesn’t mean it as he clearly hasn’t seen much of the world and is very unsure of what is going on around him. It has taken time and patience, but Bentley has proven that he is handleable and is willing to learn as long as he trusts you and knows he is safe.”Bentley turned out to be a super lad, and pretty much as described. He is microchipped, fully vaccinated and not neutered. Bentley could go into a home with older children. He can be selective with dogs but a no to cats.With a home experienced with the breed he will be a super lad.Bentley was adopted last year but sadly needs a new home due to a relationship split meaning his mum is having to move and cannot take her dogs.Bentley was living another dog with no problem(female) and is fine with others unless they are in his face! If they approach politely he is fine and will play. Hee is now not nearly so nervous of new situations or people, and will walk through a busy town centre without issues.Good on lead with recall and selection of commands. Bentley needs a home that can continue giving him the confidence and calm he needs please. We really do not want him to have to come back into kennels as he gets so stressed!

SARA

IDEAL HOME: a home with a gardenLIVING WITH CHILDREN: older children 12 plusLIVING WITH DOGS: I could potentially live with another well socialised dogLIVING WITH CATS: I’ve never lived with catsBruce is a 1-year-old Malinois cross looking for his forever home. He’s an incredibly friendly boy who loves everyone he meets and has been getting on really well with the other dogs at the centre—especially his friend Red, as he’s always keen to initiate play!Bruce is still very much a big puppy and can be quite boisterous, so he will need ongoing training and guidance to help him channel his energy in the right way. He absolutely loves spending time in the free run pen where he can burn off some of that enthusiasm.He’s a treat-orientated boy, which will be a great advantage when it comes to training. That said, he doesn’t always pick things up straight away—bless him—so he’ll need a patient and understanding owner who is willing to put the time into helping him learn and develop at his own pace.Bruce hasn’t quite mastered the art of fetch yet. When you throw a ball, he tends to look a little puzzled as if wondering where it’s gone, which only adds to his charm .He has previously lived with two female dogs, although this could be a little challenging at times. We believe this may have been due to him being neutered later, with hormones likely playing a role in some pushy behaviour. He is now neutered.Bruce is a fun-loving, affectionate young dog who will thrive in an active home that can offer him plenty of exercise, structure, and continued training. With time, patience, and consistency, he has all the potential to grow into a fantastic companion.Plenty of companionship – he doesn’t enjoy being alone for long periodsAn active lifestyle with daily walks and playtimeOngoing training (lead walking, basic commands, social skills)Mental stimulation (toys, games, enrichment)A secure space to relax and feel safeGood-quality food and fresh waterRoutine vet care (vaccinations, flea/worming, neutering when appropriate)Bruce is an incredibly sweet-natured, affectionate young dog.. With the right home, he will grow into a wonderful companion and a devoted member of the family.

German Shepherd Rescue Elite

Buster is a Mali cross GSD cross Bull breed. We were asked to take him in as he was taken in by another rescue we work with, having done his 7 days. Buster had been chained to a gate and was there for 2 days without food or water we are told. The police had tried to get him but he was giving it large! Our rescue contact went in, told him to shut up and sit down, and Buster was his best friend. He then had to get the chain from around his neck back at the kennels.Buster is now neutered and is microchipped and his vaccinations have been restarted. He can be intimidating as his automatic reaction in new situations is to look big and brave and make a lot of noise, but quickly accepts people if they are sitting down! He initially hated all dogs he saw but is getting better with female dogs. A no to cats, and not keen on cars going past either so is being worked with.Buster is going to a need an experienced and confident home to give this lad the boundaries he will need otherwise he may well become dominant and we suspect that may be the reason he was dumped. A special home needed for this special lad.

German Shepherd Rescue Elite

We received this from a London council we work with:“We have a Mali in that was abandoned by its owner outside a vet hospital, the dog had been brought to the attention of Battersea in Nov last year as the owner couldn’t cope and he was just left in the garden most of his life, he’s now stray with us. He has been refused by Battersea due to behaviour despite not even coming out with behaviourists to see him. He was tied up at vets and owner was running away down the street – vet nurses approached him and he held onto one of their arms – he made a tiny red mark nothing else and this is why Battersea have refused him but he was just left – could still see owner and staff at vets surrounded him so I’m not surprised he reacted how he did but its so you have his full background as never hide anything over behaviour.He is dog very reactive and will jump around and shout when near other dogs and gets agitated in kennels, he also does not like bicycles or people running – which we have to watch him closely as we have to street walk him. He responds well to handling and does his basic commands, we think he could do well with the right training its just he’s had nothing all his life so knows no better, he is only 1 year old and been mostly starved as well, his body score when he came in was around 2-3, he has put on weight since with us with 2x daily feeds and a good routine, he is also very good around food.We are trying everything we can or our only resort would be to put him to sleep as next week we are down two officers and the person left is not as trained on dangerous dogs if he was to escalate any behaviours with her, which would be very sad all round. Not sure if you would be in a situation to help at all but would appreciate your time.”Cadan, as he has been named, as he was called Pink on his microchip, is now safe at our kennels in Cornwall. Absolutely no aggression seen, just a confused young man who is now going to start to learn to live and enjoy life. He is a foodie for obvious reasons, so easily bribed. Despite having put on weight while serving his time as a stray, he still has a long way to go.Cadan deserves a very special home experienced with his breed once he is ready, but his temperament is testament to him after all he has been through so far in his short life!

Greenacres Rescue

Please note: Charlie is NOT a Greenacres Rescue dog, and Greenacres Rescue is NOT responsible for his rehoming. All enquiries must be made directly to Second Chances Animal Sanctuary, Llandysul.Charlie is a handsome 9-month-old German Shepherd x Malinois looking for a home through Second Chances Animal Sanctuary.He came into the rescue's care after his previous family realised they couldn't provide the time, training and mental stimulation he needs. Charlie is an affectionate, intelligent young dog who loves to learn, is eager to please, and never says no to a cuddle or a kiss.Charlie is searching for a rural home with a large, secure garden or land where he can continue to build his confidence. He showed some fear-based aggression when he first arrived, so he'll need patient owners who understand that trust takes time. The good news is that he's making fantastic progress.He would thrive with a calm, confident resident dog to help show him the ropes, as he loves the company of other dogs. Charlie could also live with dog-savvy children aged 16 and over.Charlie is house-trained, walks nicely on the lead, is up to date with his vaccinations, flea and worm treatments, and will leave with a neutering agreement due to his age.If you think you could offer Charlie the loving forever home he deserves, please complete the adoption application form: https://forms.office.com/r/nE9TWPpXFHFor further information or to express an interest in Charlie, please contact Second Chances Animal Sanctuary directly at: secondchancesanimalsanctuary@outlook.com

Dog Trouble Foundation

Woof! I'm Cookie...pleased to meet you here!They say I'm a beautiful girl....and I am very quick and eager to learn!I love my doggie friends here at the foundation, and I'm learning from them everyday! I'm really hoping to meet my forever hooomans soon!

Mutts in Distress

Darwin is a gorgeous Malinois x Sighthound. Despite Darwin's grey face, he has lovely white teeth, and is 9 years old. In kennels he is a very friendly chap. Darwin will need 6 foot or higher fences and he won't be able to be left in the garden alone. Darwin has not been tested with cats or dogs yet but this can be arranged if needed. He adores everyone he meets. Please don't be put off by his gorgeous frosted face, dogs who are darker around the muzzle/eyes tend to go grey earlier in life. He still loves to run around the paddock. Another one of his favourite activities is sunbathing, we often see him catching a few ZZZs while he's out on the paddock. It's tiring work being so handsome! Darwin has been an angel at dog school around the other dogs and even said hello to Mutt's dog Merlin. Darwin is a superb boy. Always has a smile on his face and rarely lets anything get him down. During his time with us, Darwin has shown himself to be a lovely chap, super friendly to everyone he meets but it appears he can be food possessive. As long as food is kept away and he is left alone while eating, we are sure he can still be the perfect companion for someone as he learns that nobody is going to take his food away. Everyone who has met Darwin in person will tell you how extremely loving he is. All Darwin is looking for is someone to love him and teach him that he doesn't need to worry that his food is going to be taken away. We won't ever know what his past was but we are guessing that he was starved. He was very skinny when he came in to Mutts, which probably accounts for his possessiveness over food. We do know he can have the most amazing future with the right family. Darwin whilst at the kennels, has proved to have an excellent temperament around other dogs. Darwin will need an experienced dog home, to help him feel safe. He does have some resourcing issues but with management and patience we believe he can still be suited to home life. He will need a child free home. Preferably the only dog in the home but we would potentially consider another home where the owner is very experienced.