Brysons Animal Shelter is Gateshead’s only animal shelter rehoming cats, dogs, and small animals, providing care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Supported by a dedicated team of ten staff, the shelter ensures every animal receives the highest standard of care while they await their forever home. Brysons takes a personal, thoughtful approach to rehoming, working closely with adopters to ensure the right match for both animal and owner. Each year, the shelter successfully rehomes over 150 dogs, 200 cats, and many small animals, while offering lifelong support should circumstances ever change. Founded in 1947 by Bill and Marion Bryson, the shelter has grown from a refuge for horses and ponies into a vital sanctuary for animals across the region.
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‹› Bonnie Bonnie has had a couple of health issues since she arrived in our care. Once we have her back on top form, she will be heading off to her new home.
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‹› Bronson Bronson is a lovely natured boy who loves everyone. He is looking for a new owner who has time to continue his training and give him the stable home he so deserves. Bronson is good around other dogs but he does find meeting them very exciting. He does need to learn a few manners and not all dogs approve of his enthusiasm! Bronson enjoy his walks but we think he will also enjoy a snuggle on the sofa.
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‹› Cooper Cooper is looking for an experienced owner who has time to work with him, help him gain confidence and learn to trust and provide the exercise he loves. Cooper will need to be set firm boundaries so he knows his place in the home. Cooper loves to carry a toy on his walks and this is his main focus, he ignores other dogs. He is walking so much better on lead and although initially strong, he very quickly settles down and walks nicely. He cannot be re-homed with children but could possibly be re-homed with a dog of suitable temperament. .
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‹› Dexter Dexter is needing a new home as his owner is no longer able to care for him. He will need a new home with collie experience. Dexter could live with older children, he will need an active home to give him both the physical and mental stimulation he needs. Dexter displays typical collie behaviour, so he does need a new owner who has knowledge of the breed.
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‹› Enzo Enzo is a fun, friendly boy who adores people and lots of cuddles. he would like his new owner to be around for most of the day to keep him entertained. Enzo loves his exercise and he walks very nicely on lead. However, he does have a very strong prey drive so he will need to be kept on lead he public places. Enzo is good with other dogs but he does get over excited when dogs are running. A lovely boy who would benefit from further training.
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‹› Hallie Hallie has just retired from racing and she is now needing the comfort of a new home. She is finding the outside world a very scary place, so her new owner will need to have the time and patience to help her adjust to a new environment. Hallie has not reacted to other dogs on her walks and we find that walking with another dog can help her. Hallie is looking for a quiet home.
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‹› Hugo Hugo’s owner was unwell so was unable to give him the time and exercise he needed. Despite little legs, Hugo loves his walks and will literally walk for miles………….we think he is making up for lost time! A friendly little boy who needs a fun, active new home.
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‹› Narla Narla hasn’t had much luck so far in her life, the right owner and new home can make for a happy future for this pretty girl. Narla loves people……..she is a total cuddle monster! We think she will love the company and comfort of a new home, she needs a routine so she knows that she relax and know that she is now safe and has settled future. Narla hasn’t been very well socialised with other dogs so there is work to do there but she is already showing improvement.
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‹› Nimbus Nimbus is a fun and very friendly boy once he gets to know you. He can bark when meeting new people but he quickly relaxes and shows his happy character. We are looking for an experienced new owner who has the time to help him accept people and new experiences, he needs to gain confidence. For this reason we are looking for an adult. Nimbus loves his exercise but he is quite strong and lead, he definitely needs to continue his training.
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‹› Red – Foster Home found Red has hip dysplasia and needs surgery to replace his right hip, the recovery period will be 12-14 weeks. He has now found a lovely foster home and he has settle in perfectly. Red has an appointment at Pennine Vets on November 18th for a consultation with the orthopedic vet, we hope that his surgery will be soon after this date. Red has had his surgery today Monday 1st December, he is spending his night at the vets but hopefully, he will return to his lovely foster parents tomorrow. Thank you to Pennine Referrals for their expertise and support.
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‹› Rose Rose is a proper character, she makes us smile and keeps everyone entertained! She would benefit from an owner with terrier experience, she will need boundaries and calm times in her new home. Rose walks for 2 hours most mornings with one of our lovely volunteers but we are yet to see her tired! She does have a strong prey drive so may need to be kept on lead unless in a safe area. Rose could live with teenage children, not young children. She enjoys meeting dogs on her walks but we feel that she will be best as the only pet in her new home.
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‹› Rusty Rusty is going to mature into a large dog so we are looking for a new owner who is comfortable with large dogs. Rusty is a typical puppy, he needs time and training to help him to develop into a friendly and well mannered adult. We are looking for an adult home or a home with older teenage children, Rusty cannot live with young children. Do you have the time to work with him?