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.

Help2Rehome Scotland

Available: Astrid Astrid is a 5 year old female German Shepherd x Belgian Malinois. She is available and looking for a new home. Astrid is chipped and spayed and also healthy with no medical issues. She would suit a home with someone who is active and can give her plenty of walks and attention. Astrid eats a mix of wet and dry food and can be left on her own. She travels well in the van with her dog walker but can be car sick. She sleeps in her owners room at night either on the bed or her own bed on the floor. Astrid likes to meet new people and gets excited. She would be fine around teenagers but not small children. Astrid doesn’t like cats. She is registered with the vets. She is fine on group walks but when she is with her owner she can be reactive to other dogs as she thinks she is protecting her owner. A home with no other animals is best for Astrid and her needs. She is use to spending time alone at home with background music left on for her. Astrid is excellent at letting you know when she needs the toilet. She is kept on a lead when out on walks as she can be reactive to other dogs but not all dogs. She is also use to a long lead and loves to play with her toy or a ball. Astrid sees playing with toys or a ball as a job and doesn't pay much attention to other dogs unless they come into her space.

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.

Greenleaf Animal Rescue

Axel is a 5 year old male Lurcher x Belgian Malinois crossbreed looking for his forever home. He's neutered, vaccinated, and micro-chipped. Axel is fully house-trained and has some recall. He will sometimes pull on the lead. Axel is usually fine with other dogs, but does sometimes bark when on the lead. He enjoys playing with other dogs. He's lived with children from birth but would suit an adult home. He has a high prey drive, so will need to be kept on a lead around small animals. Please enquire.

Celandine Wood

Our beautiful boy Bear is still waiting for a home to call his own… Bear is nearly 3 years old, and heartbreakingly he has spent most of his life in kennels. He was handed into Sheffield Pound as a stray at just 8 months old. His previous family were contacted – but they said they didn’t want him back and suggested he be put to sleep. Thankfully, Bear was given the chance he deserved instead. When Bear first arrived with us, he’d clearly never been shown much guidance. He was an unruly, energetic pup with no training to fall back on. But with time, patience, and kindness, he has grown into an absolutely wonderful dog. He is now the “easy” dog in kennels – the one any volunteer can walk, the dog we trust to help assess others, the boy who knows his routine and never causes a fuss. He enjoys playgroup with his friends, and when it’s over, he happily takes himself back to bed. He asks for so little… and deserves so much more. Bear recently spent time in a temporary foster home to give him a break from kennel life – and he received nothing but glowing reports. He enjoyed pub lunches, puppuccinos, countryside walks, a swim, and even a ball pool! His foster carer couldn’t speak more highly of him. Sadly, due to work commitments it was only short-term, and poor Bear is now back in kennels again. • Malinois x Bull breed – clever, loyal and full of character• Needs an experienced home who understands his need for mental & physical stimulation• Could potentially live with a large, calm dog• Best suited to a home with older dog savvy teenagers• House-trained and crate-trained• Walks well on lead but needs ongoing support around passing traffic• Affectionate, playful and desperate to bond with “his” person Bear has so much love to give. He deserves to be someone’s best friend, not just another kennel dog whose posts get scrolled past. We truly don’t understand why he’s been overlooked for so long. Please – could you be the one to finally give Bear the life he’s been waiting for? If you can’t adopt, a share could make all the difference. Bear is currently at our Wrexham kennel facility

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!

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home

Bella is looking for an experienced owner who have plenty of time to help her settle into her new home. She will need to have company all day with someone who can help teach her that it is okay being left. Bella would like to be the only pet though may be able to live with high school aged children. Bella is a real sweetheart of a girl who is snuggly and an extremely loving, loyal companion. She adores human contact and just wants to be with you though her love of human company does mean she finds it difficult being away from people, however through patience and consistency, she does have the ability to settle on her own for short periods. This is still a work in progress so once she goes home, her new owner will need to be fully committed to start from the beginning and very gradually build up her leaving time at a pace she is comfortable with. Bella is playful and loves to go for her walks though she can get mouthy and grab at her lead through her excitement in the beginning. She is generally friendly with other dogs though they do not always appreciate her playstyle so any interactions she has will need to be monitored. Once she has had her fun for the day, she likes getting comfy in a cosy bed or will sprawl herself across your lap for a snooze.

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 1 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!