Norwegian Elkhound

Saving Saints Rescue

If 5 year old Dili could change one thing about her life at the shelter, we are guessing her wish would be to live with people. all day, every day, for the rest of her life.Dili’s love of humans is relentless. Whether a familiar friend or a new face, Dili greets everyone who enters the shelter in the same way - with a rush of excitement , a lick of love, a bum wiggle of joy and a belly-roll of delight. She simply thinks people are the best thing ever invented and has even gained herself a reputation for climbing the shelter fence in an attempt to follow the visitors home.In Dili’s world, even a trip to donate blood at the vets offers a precious chance for cuddles and love. By happily giving her blood to other shelter dogs in need post-surgery or injury, Dili has saved tens of lives. Now we think it’s her turn to be saved - from a life of loneliness to one full of love.Dili gets one fantastically well will all the other dogs at the shelter and only ever gets grumpy if they try to steal her food. She determinedly sees off any treat marauders, not with malice, just with a quick correcting move.We think it is truly tragic that this selfless girl lives such a restricted life. Please return the love she so generously gives and offer her a home.

Many Tears Animal Rescue

River originally came into our care in 2020 from a breeder and was adopted into a loving home. Sadly, her family later found they were unable to continue meeting her needs, and River has now returned to us.River is a highly intelligent, affectionate girl who forms very strong bonds with her people. According to her previous home, once she feels safe she is extremely loving, enjoys close contact and seeks reassurance from those she trusts. She loves cuddles, gentle scratches, and being near her humans, and is very in tune with their emotions, often offering comfort when someone is feeling down.River is a clever and enthusiastic learner who already knows a wide range of cues and enjoys training, enrichment and mental stimulation. She loves her toys, especially balls and tug toys, enjoys scent games such as “find it”, and is very food-motivated, peanut butter is her absolute favourite! She settles well at home, enjoys routine and structure, and is clean and non-destructive.River enjoys her walks and would suit an active home with access to quieter walking routes. She walks nicely on a halti and enjoys being out and about, but can find busy environments overwhelming and may be reactive to dogs, vans or motorbikes when anxious. She will need confident handling and continued training, and should remain on lead unless in a secure area.Although affectionate and loving, River is a sensitive dog and can struggle with unfamiliar people, visitors and loud or sudden noises such as fireworks. When frightened she may bark or retreat. For this reason, River is looking for a calm, quiet, adult-only home with very few visitors, ideally in a rural or semi-rural setting. Her adopters must be experienced with reactive dogs, patient, and willing to work at her pace while respecting her boundaries.We are advised that River can occasionally display guarding behaviours towards her trusted humans, such as growling if another person enters the room while she is settled. This will need calm, confident and experienced management.River is currently looking for a home as an only dog, although she has previously lived with another small dog and may be able to live with a calm companion following careful introductions.River may not be suited to everyone, but for the right home she will be an incredibly loyal, affectionate and rewarding companion who has so much love to give.A bit about River from her previous home:River NeedsRiver LovesRiver’s NicknamesQuiver, Trevor, Clever Trevor, Trev, Piggy, Pig, Squirrel, Egg Nog Dog

Strays Without Borders

William was hit by a car in the street and was found by one of rescuers laying on the tarmac, not able to get up. Our rescuer took him to the vet – they didn’t find any fractures but it took four weeks before he slowly began regaining the feeling in his legs. But little by little he became stronger and thankfully recovered entirely. This very sweet boy has spent two long years in kennels, waiting for a home. He is a bit timid and wary of new people – it takes a little time for him to gain confidence. But he is good-natured and gentle so with the right approach he will become a wonderful companion! He gets on wonderfully with other dogs but is very submissive and needs gentle dog friends. The ideal adopter for William will have experience with timid dogs and know how to gradually gain his trust and build up his confidence. William will need and adults only home and a calm environment. With proper introduction he can live with cats. A confident and friendly doggy companion will definitely help him gain trust. Neutered, microchipped and fully vaccinated. Neutered, microchipped and fully vaccinated.