Celandine Wood

Celandine Wood

A year ago Ace was a loving boy great with everything from meeting new people, to children and other animals. Sadly after an incident occurred with a drunk stranger out on a walk 6 months ago, Ace became very fearful to anyone he encountered. Something his previous owner wasn’t prepared for or able to manage. Ace is a typical pocket rocket – full of beans and makes us laugh every day! Since coming to us Ace has slowly come out of his shell and is now a different dog. He longs for affection, is very friendly with people he meets and loves his walks with our volunteers. Despite all the improvement and new friends he’s made, Ace will need a child and pet free home. His new owners will need to give him time & patience to decompress and help him love life again! If you feel you can be Ace’s special someone then please get in touch. He is such a lovely boy who really just needs some love, tlc and reassurance after such a traumatic time. We have no doubt Ace will then give you so much back in return. Ace is currently in a foster home on the Wirral

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Some of you may remember Apollo from 2024, after being locked away in a cupboard at 7 months old we stepped in and saved him offering him a much needed second chance! Apollo was rehomed, but sadly due to an incident with a young child he was returned to us. More information on this will be given to anyone interested, but moving forward he will need an adult only home. Within his last home it was reported that Apollo had become stranger reactive, but this isn’t something we’ve seen within the rescue so far. He’s meeting more & more volunteers with no issues, though he does take time for his true personality to shine through. Apollo loves his walks, often getting zoomies on the grass and won’t say no to a treat. He’s super affectionate and loveable once he’s bonded with you, which doesn’t take long, you’ll then have a loyal friend for life! We’re looking for a Cane Corso experienced home preferably that has the time & patience to help continue with Apollo’s training & socialisation. We’re also aware that he has lived with other dogs previously so pending successful introductions he could live with another large breed.

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Archie is a handsome 2-year-old Labrador with a huge personality, a love of life, and so much potential just waiting to be unlocked. Sadly, Archie came into our care after an incident in his previous home led to the heartbreaking decision to have him euthanised. Thankfully, he was given a second chance, and since arriving with us he has done nothing but prove how much he deserves it. We are happy to discuss the circumstances surrounding his surrender with genuinely interested applicants. Since joining us, Archie has become a firm favourite with our volunteers. He’s affectionate, friendly, and loves meeting people. Like many young Labradors, he approaches life with endless enthusiasm! He thrives when given clear boundaries, structure and consistency, and he’s looking for someone who will continue his training and help him become the very best version of himself. One thing we’ve been particularly impressed by is how well Archie behaves out and about. Our volunteers have taken him on trips to cafés, pet shops and other public places, where he has been an absolute superstar. He happily accepts attention from strangers, settles well, and even when reactive dogs or cats have passed by, he’s remained calm and simply carried on with his walk. One of our volunteers summed Archie up perfectly: “I’ve been walking Archie since the day he came in to us, and I can honestly say he’s never put a foot wrong with me. He can be super excited when he first comes out of the kennels, bouncing around like Tigger and mouthing the lead for the first minute, but if corrected he listens and settles straight away. He’s a typical Labrador—completely food mad (which is brilliant for training!), incredibly affectionate and a real lovable goofball. He loves his walks and if there’s a puddle, stream or any body of water nearby, he’s straight in! His dream day would definitely involve a trip to the beach. He’s quite strong on the lead at times and will benefit from some continued lead training, but he already knows how to sit, give a paw and has a lovely recall on a long line. He’s happy to play with other dogs but is equally content to ignore them and carry on walking when asked. I’ve taken him to cafés and pet shops, where he’s behaved brilliantly and enjoyed plenty of fuss from everyone he meets. He would make someone an incredibly fun, loyal and loving companion. Please give him the chance he deserves.” An active family who can provide plenty of exercise, enrichment and adventure. A home with another friendly dog could be considered, subject to successful introductions. Someone who’ll happily throw a ball… over and over again! Plenty of tasty treats to reward his training (he is a Labrador after all!). Archie isn’t looking for perfection—he’s looking for someone willing to invest in him. In return, you’ll gain an affectionate, fun-loving best friend who will make you laugh every single day. Could you be the person to give Archie the second chance he’s been waiting for? Everyone Meet Archie! Archie showing off his skills

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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

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Meet Bruno – A Gentle Soul Looking for a Fresh Start Bruno came into our care through no fault of his own after his owner sadly passed away. Following this, poor Bruno experienced a very distressing situation when he was removed from his home. He was at risk of being euthanised in police kennels, but thankfully we were able to step in just in time and give him the second chance he deserved. Understandably, Bruno arrived feeling nervous and unsure of the world. But with patience and kindness, he’s been growing in confidence every day. He’s formed lovely bonds with our staff, enjoys meeting new volunteers, and absolutely loves his gentle walks—plodding along, taking in the scenery, and having a good sniff. Once he gets to know you, Bruno shows his true nature: a sweet, affectionate boy who loves fuss and closeness. Despite his size, he walks beautifully on the lead—you sometimes forget he’s even there! As we don’t know much about his background, Bruno will need a quiet, calm, child-free and pet-free home where he can fully decompress, feel safe, and learn to enjoy life again at his own pace. Bruno is currently staying in our Wrexham kennels, but what he truly needs is a loving home of his own. He’s been through so much, yet he still has so much love to give. Could you be the one to offer Bruno his forever home?

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Meet Buster – our handsome 3-year-old Staffy cross looking for his forever home. Buster was originally rehomed from us as a puppy, but through no fault of his own, he has sadly found himself back in our care. Unfortunately, Buster wasn’t well socialised in his previous home, meaning he now needs slow, patient introductions to new people and can be reactive around other dogs. The good news? It doesn’t take long to win him over – treats are definitely the way to his heart! Once Buster knows and trusts you, his true personality shines. He’s a goofy, playful, affectionate boy who absolutely loves attention and would happily climb onto your lap for a cuddle if you let him. He’s guaranteed to make you smile every single day. Buster is looking for a child-free and pet-free home where he can be the centre of someone’s world. His new family will need to continue his training, particularly around other dogs when out on walks, and be committed to helping him build his confidence at his own pace. What our volunteer says about Buster… “I’ve been walking Buster for a good few months now. When we first met, he was a little apprehensive, but it didn’t take long for him to get excited to see me (although treats definitely helped! ). Spending such a long time in kennels has understandably taken its toll on Buster, and there are days when he’s reluctant to head out for a walk. But that’s okay—we’ve found our own routine that works for both of us. Instead of going for a walk, we often enjoy lunch together. Whether that’s relaxing in my car (his favourite!) or sharing a sandwich while sitting out on the patio, he’s just as content. For Buster, it’s not always about the walk. Sometimes it’s simply about spending time with someone who cares. As long as there are plenty of cuddles and a few tasty treats involved, he’s one happy boy. All Buster needs is someone patient enough to give him a chance, and they’ll reap the rewards.” These are the little moments we don’t get to see when Buster is in his kennel. Sadly, kennel life is becoming increasingly difficult for him, but away from that environment his gentle, affectionate personality really shines through. Every dog has a story, and Buster’s reminds us that sometimes the greatest gift we can give is simply our time. This lovely lad has waited far too long for another chance at happiness. If you think you could offer Buster the patient, loving home he deserves, we’d love to hear from you. Could you be the person to give Buster the second chance he’s been waiting for? Buster is currently at our kennel facility in Wrexham

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Meet Daisy – our chunky little 3-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross, who sometimes resembles a cute little pig with her adorable snuffling noises! Daisy is super friendly, playful, and incredibly affectionate once she’s built up a bond and trust with you. She may take a little time to come out of her shell, so patience and multiple meets will be needed—but we promise she’ll be 10000% worth it! She’s not one for long hikes, but Daisy is perfectly happy with shorter walks, gentle pottering, and having a good play in a secure enclosed field. Her absolute favourite thing? Squeaky toys! As soon as the squeak disappears… so does Daisy—off on a mission to find the next one! What Daisy needs:* An adult-only home (no children)* Possibly dog friendly but slow introductions would be required* A calm, quiet environment* Minimal visitors Daisy will thrive in a peaceful home where she can feel safe, loved, and given the time she needs to truly shine. If you think you could offer Daisy the understanding and loving home she deserves, please get in touch Daisy is currently at our Wrexham kennel facility

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Meet our beautiful 8-year-old French Bulldog, Fendi. This lovely girl has sadly found herself looking for a new family through no fault of her own. Following the heartbreaking loss of her owner, she’s been cared for by relatives who have done everything they can for her, but with both of them working full-time, they feel they can’t give her the consistency she deserves. Despite all the changes she’s experienced, she has remained the sweetest little soul. She’s described as a lovely, chilled, calm and affectionate girl who simply enjoys being part of the family. Around the home she’s a dream. She’s fully house-trained, quiet and settled, and happy to snooze in her own bed. While she doesn’t particularly enjoy being left, she happily copes with a normal working day without becoming anxious or destructive. She has never been crate trained, and there’s never been a need for one. She loves meeting new people and is always friendly with visitors. She’s lived alongside a 12-year-old child and has regularly spent time with younger grandchildren without any concerns. That said, we think her laid-back personality would be best suited to a calm home with older or respectful children who will appreciate her relaxed nature. She’s previously lived with three other French Bulldogs and currently lives happily with another dog, enjoying a play when the mood takes her. She could live as an only dog or with another friendly companion. She has shown some mild resource guarding in the past, occasionally showing her teeth over high-value items, but this has never progressed any further and she responds well to verbal guidance. Walks are taken at her pace – she enjoys shorter, slower strolls rather than big adventures and walks nicely on a harness with no lead reactivity. She also enjoys a game with her favourite ball and travels reasonably well in the car, although she can be a little anxious on longer journeys. She’s fit and healthy, spayed, and has no known medical conditions. The only thing to note is that poultry doesn’t agree with her tummy, so she does best on a grain-free beef or lamb diet. If you’re looking for a gentle, affectionate companion who enjoys the simple things in life and deserves a stable, loving retirement home after so much upheaval, this wonderful girl could be the perfect match. Please get in touch if you think you could offer her the forever home she truly deserves.

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Fluffy is one of our favourites here at CWAR – we know we shouldn’t have favourites but Fluffy has truly won us over! Loving, energetic, quick to learn and eager to please, Fluffy was originally taken to a vets practice by the police after being found as a stray. He had been strangled on a dog catch pole and his sclera were bright red for about a week. He was terrified and totally unapproachable at first but with dedication and love, he has blossomed into an incredible dog. He can still be reactive towards strangers but this will improve with continued socialisation. After a quick stroke on the head and a hello, he’ll love you (of course a treat helps!) Highly intelligent, Fluffy could turn his paw to many tasks! Fluffy has no known health problems. Can be stranger reactive purely down to fear but absolutely adores people once he has been introduced. Would recommend wearing a muzzle for initial introductions. This has massively improved but should continue to improve with ongoing socialisation. Once you’re friends with Fluffy, he is genuinely one of the sweetest dogs you could meet. He adores company and is 100% pure love and affection. He loves a cuddle and really bonds with people. Fluffy would love an energetic, adult only, home. Malinois/shepherd experience beneficial. He has become friends with some of the dogs in our kennels, and is quite submissive with our more dominant dogs. We wouldn’t rule out him living with another friendly dog but this would need to be very specific. Needs a confident, strong leader who will continue his training. Fluffy is currently at our Wrexham kennel facility

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Frank, an almost two year old Cane Corso x Mastiff, is looking for either a forever home or a foster home Frank was taken on by his current owner at just 6 months old. Sadly, due to difficult personal circumstances and declining health, his owner has found it increasingly difficult to give Frank the time, training, exercise, and consistency such a young dog needs. As a result, Frank is now largely confined to one room and is missing out on the life he should be living. Frank is truly adored by his owner, but after reaching out for support from other rescues without any result, the difficult decision was being considered to have Frank put to sleep. We have stepped in to try and save him and find him the second chance he deserves, but without kennel space available, we urgently need someone to come forward for him. And he really is worth it! Frank is a lovely boy with a genuinely brilliant temperament. He adores affection, loves being around people, and is desperate to play. He’s a big, dopey giant who simply needs guidance and structure to thrive. He currently lives alongside an older Jack Russell and happily lets the smaller dog take the lead. The pair enjoy snuggling up together, although Frank can sometimes forget his size when he gets excited and wants to play. Frank can be challenging at times. He jumps up, is incredibly strong on the lead, and has never learnt how to properly settle when left alone. He can also be destructive at times. However, he responds well to being told “no”, and he is crate trained and settles nicely in his crate. Frank needs someone experienced, patient, and committed, with an understanding of his breed. He needs time and consistency to help him learn how to be the dog he is capable of being; someone willing to look past the rough edges and see the affectionate, loving dog underneath. With the right guidance, consistency, and care, we truly believe Frank could become an incredible companion. We feel Frank would be best suited to an adult-only or older-children home, ideally as the only pet or potentially with a calm, patient dog. Frank is currently being homed through our Home 2 Home scheme and is based on the Wirral

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Frankie is very playful and absolutely loves toys. He likes his food too! Frankie has some ‘quirks’ and will need an understanding owner who in return will have a very loving boy towards them. Frankie is wary of new people and may try to nip if a stranger approaches him or tries to stroke him. When he understands you mean no harm, he becomes the cheekiest and lovely boy who is full of character. Frankie loves walks, he can do decent sized walks. He enjoys off leash time, this must be at a secure dog field to keep him safe. Frankie needs a loving confident leader. He will need boundaries and consistency with keeping these boundaries in place for him to thrive. His new home will need no children due to his anxieties. Ideally there would be minimal people visiting the home or you will need to ensure Frankie has a secure space/crate he can relax in when new people are around. Frankie is in good physical health. Frankie does have anxiety and this is shown in his weariness of strangers. This is purely fear based. We have worked on this with Frankie since coming into rescue. Where he once used to lunge at strangers to keep them away he now completely ignores them. However if a stranger would try to stoke Frankie, he is highly likely to nip. Frankie will not nip you once he knows you, so is fully capable of being neutralised within a comfortable and familiar setting. Although he likes female dogs, he will lunge at them over food. Frankie does not like male dogs. Therefore it is not possible to trust Frankie 100% with any dog. Frankie is good motivated and can be trained using treats as well as positive reinforcement. You will need to have patience and understanding when it comes to Frankie. You must either have experience with anxiety in dogs or a willingness to learn. Frankie does need firm but kind humans in his life. He needs his human family to help him build his confidence and overcome his fears. Positive reinforcement must be consistent, rewarding Frankie for desired behaviours and for making his own good choices. With Frankie you will need to be a step ahead of his reactivity and be sure not to reinforce any undesired behaviours. There are plenty of exercises and activities you can do to help Frankie overcome his fears. You will have the best bond with this little chap as once he is comfortable with you, he is an extremely loving and playful soul. Frankies foster have said; Well it has to be said that Frankie has stolen our hearts in the short time he has been with us. Frankie is such a cute little gentleman who has some fantastic manners in the house. He goes to his bed when asked, doesn’t beg for food and is overall rather quiet in the house. He loves to play ball, it is the way to his heart. He also likes to sit on the sofa with you and he regularly tries to sneak a kiss in! Frankie has some anxiety issues which we have been working on and we can already see a difference. When my parents came to visit he barked and jumped up at my Mum…five minutes later he was sat between my Mum and Dad having cuddles. Safe to say treats are a good way of getting him to feel comfortable around you. Frankie is being trained to heel on his walks and we are learning to ignore other dogs, people and other distractions. We were a bit overwhelmed with the thought of this at first but we have found it very easy and Frankie seems to be more confident and comfortable on his walks. Whoever takes this fabulous boy on will need to continue with this training but we can see that the reward of having Frankie as part of your family will be worth it all. Frankie has been good when he has been left on his own and has not shown any signs of separation anxiety and has behaved well when on his own. Overall he just sleeps whilst we are out. It has been an absolute pleasure to have Frankie with us, he is such a handsome little guy! Frankie is based at our Wrexham kennel facility

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At 9 years old, Giovanni should be enjoying the comforts of a loving home, not waiting in rescue. Sadly, Giovanni found himself at the vets to be euthanised after his owner reported that he had started fighting with the other resident dog. We couldn’t let his story end there. The two dogs had reportedly lived happily together for most of their lives before the fighting began. Since coming into our care, we’ve seen a very different side of Giovanni. The two boys are happy to walk alongside each other and interact like old friends, with no signs of conflict. However, because of their history, we feel it’s in both of their best interests to be rehomed separately. Giovanni is an absolute sweetheart and has quickly become a firm favourite with our volunteers. He’s incredibly affectionate, loves a fuss, and is always happy to make new friends. Whether it’s a volunteer he’s known for weeks or someone he’s only just met, Giovanni is always ready to greet them with his gentle, friendly nature. He’s a dream to walk on the lead, taking everything in his stride, and has shown very little interest in other dogs while out and about, happily passing them without fuss. And don’t let his age fool you—Giovanni still loves his walks and is a surprisingly active boy who enjoys getting out and about to explore. We’re looking for a home with older children (13+) as Giovanni hasn’t lived with younger children before. We think he’ll thrive in a home where he can enjoy plenty of love, adventures, cosy naps, and all the attention he deserves. After everything he’s been through, Giovanni has shown us nothing but kindness and affection. He deserves a family who will see what we see every day—a wonderful, gentle soul with so much love still to give. Could you be the one to give Giovanni the happy retirement he’s been waiting for? If you think you could offer Giovanni the forever home he deserves, we’d love to hear from you.