Dalmatian

Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home

Meet Barnaby – A Big-Hearted Gentleman Looking for His Forever Home Barnaby is a 9-year-old Dalmatian who came into our care following the very sad passing of his much-loved owner. Despite this loss, Barnaby remains a loving, happy boy who greets everyone he meets with his signature teethy grin and a wagging tail. Barnaby adores his walks and nothing makes him happier than heading out on a “Sniffari” to explore the world through his nose – his absolute favourite pastime! He is a strong lad and can pull on the lead, so his future adopters should be prepared to continue working on his lead manners and feel confident managing his strength. A real lovable goof, Barnaby would thrive in a family home and could live happily with older children who understand and respect his space. Barnaby finds being around other dogs challenging and can struggle with his reactions. He will require ongoing, patient training and support to help him feel more comfortable and manage his responses when encountering other dogs. To help set him up for success, Barnaby is currently undergoing muzzle training, which will need to be continued in the home. He will wear a muzzle on walks to support his safety and the safety of those around him. Medical Needs: Barnaby does have some ongoing medical needs that adopters will need to take into consideration. He requires lifelong medication and monitoring. He has a history of bladder crystals and is therefore on a strict diet to help manage this condition, along with bi-annual to annual blood tests. As a senior gent, Barnaby also experiences some age-related stiffness in his legs and receives pain relief to keep him comfortable. Additionally, he can suffer from itchy skin and allergies, for which he takes medication to help ease the discomfort. Barnaby may be a little older, but he has so much love left to give. He’s looking for a kind, understanding home where he can enjoy his walks, indulge in plenty of sniffing adventures, and spend his days surrounded by people who adore him just as much as he’ll adore them in return. If you’re searching for a loyal companion with a big personality and an even bigger heart, Barnaby could be your Perfect Match! Please complete the Perfect Match Form below to register your interest in Barnaby.

Doris Banham Dog Rescue

DALLY IS DREAMING OF HIS ‘HAPPY EVER AFTER HOME’ - COULD THAT BE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW?Dally entered our care directly from the pound. We were his last chance, as he had an imminent PTS.Dally is a fine dog, smaller in stature than a standard Dalmatian.Dally needs time to get to know people, so multiple visits to the kennels will be required to form a bond with the potential adopter / household.Once he knows you, he’ll love you!Dally is seeking an ‘only dog’, ‘adult(s) only’ home and has not been cat tested.If you are the one Dally is searching for, he will reward you with unconditional love and loyalty.

Dogs Trust

Are you right for Duke?Meet this lovely boy Duke, a 3.5 year old Dalmatian who is looking for his forever family. Duke is a big bouncy boy who loves to get out on adventures. He can be very strong on the lead so will need a family who is happy to do some lead training with him. He loves to have a good play with his toys and often gets the zoomies from all the excitement! Duke prefers quieter walking areas as sometimes meeting other dogs can be a bit overwhelming for him. Duke is used to being left alone for a couple of hours at a time but will need this gradually built up in his new home.

RSPCA

Ena came to the centre via an inspector after her welfare needs were not getting met, she has had a tough life until now which has sadly left her with some insecurities in life. Ena has lead a very sheltered life and has had near enough no socialisation of the outside world at all. This lovely girl has missed out on so much in her short life and has so much left to experience.Ena is extremely nervous when meeting new people and being in new surroundings, she has been improving whilst here at the centre and her new adopters will need to carry on with her training. She will need patient and understanding owners who will help her, and take things very slowly. Ena needs a family who will give her the stability she needs and who will keep her safe, putting her needs first. Since being at the centre Ena has built up some close bonds with the staff who have been working with her, she has come on ever so well and is now beginning to enjoy life.Potential adopters will need to commit to multiple meets here at the centre and a meeting with our behaviourist before taking her home. She is not suitable for first time dog owners and we will be looking for someone who can commit to her progressive training. Ena is a lovely dog who has suffered so much and what we really want for her is a safe future with a family who will love her unconditionally .Ena will need a home where she is the only pet in an adult only home. She will need a home with a secure garden with a 6 foot fence due to her ongoing training.

RSPCA

Oliver is a lovely lad who came to the centre via another branch. He originally came into RSPCA care as his previous owners were working very long hours. Oliver is a very friendly boy who just loves being with his people, he loves to be out and about enjoying the countryside. Although Oliver is 10 years old please do not let this put you off as he is still very active for his age and loves nothing more than being out exploring and meeting people.Being left on his own for such long hours has sadly had such a negative impact on Oliver and he now gets a little anxious when he is left. He will need adopters who are at home most of the time while he settles in to his new life and learns that his days of being left for hours on end are over.Oliver really is a genuinely lovely dog who is desperate to be part of a loving home, he is struggling a bit with life in a rescue centre. Oliver has previously lived with other dogs and could do so again after a successful introduction at the centre. He would be best suited to quiet dogs who will not bother him too much. He is suitable to live with children aged 8 years and over.

Oakwood Dog Rescue

Sex: MaleAge: 4 years oldSize: Medium/LargeBreed: Mixed Breed\n\nIntroducing... Sunny! Sunny was originally born in Romania and rescued from a public kill shelter by another charity. Unfortunately, the home they found him didn't work out so he has come to us to try and find him his second chance at happiness.About Sunny:Sunny was born in Romania and travelled across to the UK as a young pup. He spent roughly 1 year in a home before we were contacted to say they could no longer keep him.Sunny is a quirky boy, he is anxious and will greet people with a toothy dalmation-like smile. This is friendly but it does show us that he can be worried at times. He will create a brilliant bond with the people that he learns he can trust. He becomes super excited when some of our volunteers come in for their shift and all he wants to do is spend time his with them!When Sunny knows you, he is a very affectionate boy and enjoys a good tickle. He can be worried at times about new people and so we have been gradually introducing him to more volunteers on shift.Sunny absolutely loves his walks but over the months he has got more worried with strangers and traffic and can react by barking at them. We have been working on this and we have got him to the point were he can go for a long perioud of time with no reactions or he will look at the things he'd normally kick off at - but then look back at his handler for a little treat for being brave and not reacting in any way. He is a very intelligent boy but really has started to lack in confidence, he just needs to learn that not everything is out to hurt him and that he is now safe with his handler / new owner. This is all a work in progress though and training will need to continue with his new family.Sunny does have a very basic level of training and will give paw and sit for treats, he also knows how to 'touch' and give eye contact when you say his name. He seems to enjoy training a lot so we highly recommend that his potential adopter continues this with him as it does seem to give him extra confidence. Unfortunately, Sunny does also have some guarding issues. It's almost like pure panic sets in if he believes you're going to make him do something that he doesn't want for example: moving him off the sofa or if he thinks you're going to take something away from him that he wants, this is especially the case with food.We never put him in these situations at the rescue but he will still protect what he enjoys. He will give you all of the signals to tell you that he is uncomfortable with the situation, he needs someone that will listen to those signals and not push him into thinking he has to take action because he hasn't been listened to.Someone with experience with dogs with guarding issues would be a huge bonus however a behaviourist would also be of a huge benefit to give Sunny the best possible start of settling into a new home.\n\nWith other dogs: Sunny can get very excited to meet playful and friendly dogs and he's turned out to be one of our best dogs to mix the others with in kennels. He can be too much for some quieter dogs due to his very energic play style.Sunny has lots of dogs at the rescue that he loves going out for walks with and tends to enjoy meeting other dogs out and about although the occasional dog, he can be reactive too, especially in tact males. Sunny has displayed some guarding behaviour around toys and food and therefore will benefit from living as an only dog, but can have dog friends outside of the home when he has settled.Sunny is a candidate for Foster with a view to Adoption. This process is very similar to adoption, the applicant must have the intention to adopt Sunny and will be required to reserve him, the adoptions team will provide the applicant and Sunny lots of support whilst he is settling into the home. Foster is to last around 4 weeks, and after this time, if he is settling well the adoption will commence. Sunny has displayed some guarding behaviours in his previous home, and so an experienced owner that is happy to take on advice from staff will be brilliant for him.Sunny is a dog that has a lot of love to give and we want nothing more than to see him succeed and live a happy life in his forever home. He may require multiple meets with an applicant before reservation can go ahead.Medical information:Sunny underwent surgery April 2022 for cruciate disease and luxating patella in his hind left leg. He was on cage rest for 12 weeks. This was such a big thing for Sunny. It was so important that his mind was kept active during this stage to prevent him getting bored and acquiring any behavioural issues. Time, patience, love and care is what this boy needs. He did so well and we are really proud of him for it.It is possible that Sunny may require surgery on the other knee too however, he is doing great at the moment and we are working to give him daily walks to keep up his muscle mass. Best case scenario is that there will be no need for more su

Lola's Trust

Tinkerbelle needs rehoming due to her owner's health. She is full of love and energy and lived well with kids and dogs. She'd make the perfect dog for an active, busy household with kids/pets that can give her stimulation as she still has boundless spark.