Celandine Wood

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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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Baloo is a 2 year old American Bulldog cross Cane Corso who is super friendly with everyone he meets, but he has little manners with regards to jumping up and boundaries so more training will be needed with this. Baloo has lived with another dog previously, but is hasn’t really been socialised with other dogs out of the home. He’s come across friendly and over excited with what we’ve seen so far so could live with other dogs pending successful introductions. We will need an adult only home for Baloo or with older teenagers, just with how bouncy and boisterous he is. He can’t live with cats or small furries.

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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 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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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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Meet Hooch – Your New Adventure Buddy!Hooch is a 3-year-old male Belgian Malinois with a huge heart and an even bigger love for fun.When he first arrived, Hooch was a little unsure around new people, but it didn’t take long for his true personality to shine through. He’s an affectionate, friendly boy who loves making new friends—especially if his favourite toy is part of the introduction!As a typical Belgian Malinois, Hooch is a high-energy dog who will thrive in an active home. He’ll need plenty of exercise and mental stimulation both indoors and outdoors. Activities like agility, scentwork/trailing, or flyball would suit him perfectly.Hooch can live with older children and could potentially live with another dog following multiple successful meets. He has previously lived with another dog with no issues.This playful lad adores his toys—fetch is his absolute favourite—so a good supply of toys is a must for his new home!Hooch is currently at our kennel facility in Wrexham and he is really struggling, he really deserves to find his forever home soon. If you’re looking for a loyal, fun-loving, and affectionate best friend, please apply below to meet Hooch. He’s ready to brighten someone’s life. Meet Hooch – Your New Adventure Buddy! Hooch is a 3-year-old male Belgian Malinois with a huge heart and an even bigger love for fun. When he first arrived, Hooch was a little unsure around new people, but it didn’t take long for his true personality to shine through. He’s an affectionate, friendly boy who loves making new friends—especially if his favourite toy is part of the introduction! As a typical Belgian Malinois, Hooch is a high-energy dog who will thrive in an active home. He’ll need plenty of exercise and mental stimulation both indoors and outdoors. Activities like agility, scentwork/trailing, or flyball would suit him perfectly. Hooch can live with older children and could potentially live with another dog following multiple successful meets. He has previously lived with another dog with no issues. This playful lad adores his toys—fetch is his absolute favourite—so a good supply of toys is a must for his new home! Hooch is currently at our kennel facility in Wrexham and he is really struggling, he really deserves to find his forever home soon. If you’re looking for a loyal, fun-loving, and affectionate best friend, please apply below to meet Hooch. He’s ready to brighten someone’s life.

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Isla is an extremely intelligent and loyal dog. Once she bonds with someone, she’s deeply affectionate and will always be by your side. She’s eager to learn, thrives on structure, and is happiest when she has a job to do. Isla needs a confident owner who can give her the time, attention, and ongoing training that she deserves Isla came into rescue due to her fear reactions toward humans and reactivity toward other dogs. We’ve worked extensively with her, and she’s fully muzzle trained. While she has made great progress, she still needs a home that understands her sensitivities and is committed to continuing her training. Isla’s ideal home would be with an experienced owner who leads an active lifestyle and has no children or other pets. She would do well in an environment where she has a job or task to keep her engaged, whether that’s training, dog sports, or even working roles. If you’re ready for a loyal, intelligent companion and have the experience to help Isla continue growing, she could be your perfect match! Isla is currently in a foster home on the Wirral

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Don’t let his big, tough exterior put you off.. since coming to us he’s really come out his shell and as you can see from the pictures he’s just a loveable goofball who loves affection and a fuss! JJ is a beautiful 2 year old Mastiff cross, a large breed, who came to us after being passed from pillar to post, to ending up living in a garage with his previous owner as the family were unable to keep him there. JJ can be strong initially on his walks, but calms down and then walks really well, he absolutely loves to be out and about on a walk and is really quite playful. He is a large breed and sometimes he forgets this when he gets all over excited and jumps up to let you know how excited he is Click here to see JJ on our sponsored walk, he was sooooo good! https://www.facebook.com/reel/1790870538538142 We’ve found JJ to be generally okay with other dogs in kennels, but has been hit & miss with a couple so for this reason he’d need to be the only dog in the home. JJ isn’t cat tested and will also need a home with older teenagers simply due to his size. JJ is a real gentle giant, and we hope someone comes to visit him soon and see what we see. JJ is currently at our Wrexham based kennel facility