Animal Concern Cumbria

Animal Concern Cumbria

Bella is a playful, sweet and friendly little Frenchie with a wonderfully silly personality that will keep you smiling every day. She is a bit of a wuss deep down, so she can take a minute to warm up to new people, but once she realises you’re a friend, her sweet, silly personality and those wonderfully crazy eyes quickly steal your heart!She is completely toy mad and loves to chase a ball or destroy a stuffed teddy. Tug of war is great too! Treats are also a firm favourite, and she’ll never say no to a tasty snack! Bella absolutely loves a good bum scratch and will happily wiggle her way over for some fuss and attention. She walks well on the lead and travels well in the car.Bella is currently being tested around other dogs, so more information on her doggy friendships will follow.One thing’s for sure, she’s full of character and will make a brilliant companion for someone looking for a loving, entertaining little dog.2020 - 2026 Animal Concern Cumbria. All rights reserved.

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Meet Holly, a wonderful 9-year-old Springer Spaniel searching for a loving home to enjoy her retirement years.That said, “retirement” doesn’t quite mean slowing down for Holly. She still has plenty of youthful energy, a constantly wiggling bum, and an endless love for playtime. Her absolute favourite? A classic tennis ball. Holly could happily chase one for hours and rarely chooses to stop on her own!While she’s young at heart, Holly is still an older girl who sometimes needs a gentle reminder to take a break and rest. She’ll benefit from an owner who can help her balance her enthusiasm with some well-earned downtime.Holly is incredibly friendly and thrives around people. She loves having someone to play with, toss her toys, and reward her with tasty treats - though not too many, as she’s carrying a little extra weight at the moment!On walks, Holly can be quite strong and tends to pull on the lead, so she’ll need an owner who can confidently handle her and help her learn to settle into a calmer walking routine.She’s generally relaxed around other dogs, often choosing to do her own thing and ignore them, which means she could enjoy social walks and meeting other dogs out and about without much fuss. She could also live with another easy going, well socialised dog following positive introductions at our centre.If you’re looking for a fun, affectionate companion with a playful spirit and you can offer her the time, guidance, and most importantly : plenty of tennis balls, Holly could be the perfect match for you.Apply below to find out if you could be her new best friend.2020 - 2026 Animal Concern Cumbria. All rights reserved.

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Millie is a beautiful 6-year-old Deerhound cross Poodle, roughly the size of a Standard Poodle, with the softest, silkiest coat and the most wonderfully goofy ears you’ve ever seen. She turns heads wherever she goes but it’s her gentle, loving nature that truly makes her unforgettable.Since arriving with us, Millie has begun to settle into kennel life and is slowly finding her paws again. While she can still be a sensitive soul, she’s growing in confidence each day as she learns that she’s safe and cared for. Beneath her initial nerves is an affectionate, deeply devoted girl who just wants to feel secure.She walks beautifully on the lead, staying nice and loose by your side, making her a lovely companion for gentle strolls. Millie also adores people and has shown that she loves everyone she meets, greeting most new faces with a quiet friendliness that grows into affection over time.Millie is looking for a calm, patient home where she won’t be left for long periods and can enjoy plenty of companionship. She’ll thrive in a peaceful environment with kind-hearted people who understand that building confidence takes time. With the right support, she will continue to blossom into the wonderful companion we know she can be.She doesn’t ask for much, just a soft place to land, a steady routine, regular grooming, and someone willing to see the lovely dog she is beneath her worries. In return, Millie will offer gentle affection, unwavering loyalty, and those slightly goofy, heart-melting moments that will make you smile every single day.2020 - 2026 Animal Concern Cumbria. All rights reserved.

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Meet Staffordshire Bull Terrier Roxy: slightly senior in years, youthful in attitude, and shaped, at present, remarkably like a very affectionate coffee table.If you judged her purely by spirit, you’d assume Roxy was still in the spring of youth. She’s bright, loving, and full of life, with the kind of enthusiasm that makes everyone she meets feel instantly chosen. The only clue that she’s a senior girl is that wonderfully salt-and-pepper face, a distinguished frosting that says “wise older lady,” while the rest of her says, “Excuse me, I believe you were about to fuss me.”Roxy came to us through no fault of her own after her owner sadly passed away. She’s taken this huge change in her stride and has met everyone here with the same open-hearted friendliness, as if she’s decided the best way forward is simply to make more friends.And friends are very much Roxy’s thing. She is your classic lovely Staffy, everybody is welcome, everybody is adored, and if you have hands available for stroking, even better. Toys are all well and good, but her true favourite thing is people and being the centre of their attention.Now, a small but important matter: our girl is carrying rather a lot of extra timber. In very technical terms, Roxy needs to lose about half her body weight in chub. At the moment she’s less “sleek athletic terrier” and more “solid oak coffee table with feelings.”Because of the extra weight, Roxy isn’t especially keen on long walks just now. She’s happy to potter about, but anything too ambitious is not currently on her agenda. With time, patience, and a sensible weight-loss plan, we hope she’ll begin to enjoy longer strolls again and feel much more comfortable in herself.She’ll need someone kind but committed, someone who can withstand her highly polished snack negotiation tactics. Be warned Roxy can look at you as though she has never eaten a meal in her life. This is theatre. Award-worthy theatre.She’s been wonderfully non-reactive with every dog she’s passed, but as we don’t know whether she’s ever lived with another dog, we think she may be happiest as the only pet, mainly because Roxy seems rather fond of the idea that all love, admiration, and sofa space should belong exclusively to her.Roxy is looking for someone who sees past the extra pounds and straight to the enormous heart underneath. Give her a little help getting back into shape, and you’ll gain a loyal shadow, a devoted best friend, and for the time being, a coffee table with a wagging tail.2020 - 2026 Animal Concern Cumbria. All rights reserved.

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Thor is a big-hearted boy with a loyal nature and a playful side that really shines once he's comfortable. He forms strong bonds with his people and thrives on companionship, structure, and clear, consistent boundaries.Having lived quite a sheltered life so far, Thor hasn’t had much exposure to the wider world. Because of this, he will need ongoing training and patient guidance but he’s more than ready for it. Thor is incredibly clever, eager to learn, and already picking up new skills quickly while in our care. He genuinely enjoys training and loves to please, making him a very rewarding companion to work with.Out on walks, Thor can be a little unsure around new people, but this is something we are actively working on, and he continues to make steady progress.Thor would be best suited to adopters with large breed experience who can provide the guidance, time, and understanding he needs to grow into the confident dog he has the potential to be. He will also need someone who is around most of the time initially, so he can gradually and positively build up to being left alone.Thor would be best suited as the only dog in the home. While he may be able to live with an older, calm, and well-balanced female dog, he is a big, boisterous boy who can be quite full-on. Given the training and guidance he still needs, we feel he would thrive best in a home where he can be the sole focus of his adopters’ time and attention.Thor could live with older teenage children who are confident around large, energetic dogs and can respect his space when needed.If you’re looking for a loyal, intelligent companion and are ready to invest in his journey, Thor could be the perfect match for you.2020 - 2026 Animal Concern Cumbria. All rights reserved.