Dog Aid Scotland

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Chip (left) and Archie (right) are looking for a new home together. They would love a garden to play and relax in. They would prefer a quiet home and to have company most of the time.Both boys are 8 years old and will be covered by our Old Dog Scheme in their new home which means DAS can pay for any non-routine veterinary care they may require for the rest of their lives, within reason.*Both boys are shy – Chip is particularly worried around people and Archie is quite timid, so it will be good for them to have each other. Their new owners will need to be very patient with them, especially Chip. It would be ideal for their new owner to have experience with Chihuahuas.Chip will bark at visitors if in his crate but otherwise will just want to be petted. Chip is fine at the vets and is okay travelling in the car. He will bark at unfamiliar sounds around the house. He can bark often but will stop if told. He is fine to be left for a few hours. On walks, Chip wears a harness and does not really pull on the lead but his recall is poor. Chip is fine to be bathed and brushed. He has been to boarding kennels before with no problems. Chip would love a home that can give him lots of attention, he loves cuddles. Chip needs to be taken on more walks/outings to be socialised more, in stages of course. His new owner will need to go slowly with him, but Chip has a great personality and will be a close, loving companion.Archie is a bit timid too but he will let you pet him and he is fine afterwards. He will bring you a toy sometimes too. He is quite a lap dog and loves lots of cuddles. Archie is fine at the vets and does not bother with other dogs. Archie wears a harness on walks and is good on the lead and seems to have okay recall. Archie loves a treat, he smiles when you give him one! He can be left alone for a few hours. He is fine at travelling in the car and is happy to be picked up as he is too small to jump in. Archie has been to boarding kennels before and enjoyed it. He tolerates a bath. Archie is scared of raised voices so would like a quiet home.Chip and Archie are loving, affectionate and well behaved. Their new owners need to have the time to give them the attention and patience they require. Please apply for them if you think you can give these lovely boys the best home.*OLD DOG SCHEME: Dog Aid Scotland’s Old Dog Scheme covers dogs rehomed at 8 years old or above. This means that we will cover costs for veterinary care for the dog for the remainder of their life within reason. We do not cover costs for routine treatments such as vaccinations, worming and flea treatment. If the dog requires special dietary food we will contribute 50% of the cost. This will alleviate the worry of the financial implications taking an older dog into your home. Older dogs make great pets! Why not consider an older dog?

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Handsome Hector is looking for a new home that must have Lurcher experience and a garden for him to relax. He would love company throughout the day and to go for nice walks. Hector would prefer to live in a country home rather than in a town.Hector is very friendly towards visitors and gets excited but quickly calms down. He is friendly with people outside too. Hector is calm with children when they come over to pet him. On walks, he is also very friendly with other dogs, he is playful and submissive. He does not tend to pull and wears a gentle leader lead. Hector’s recall is okay as he likes treats as a reward, but this will need to be reinforced in his new environment. Hector does not like squirrels or cats so this is something to watch out for. He is also scared of fireworks.Hector is good at the vet and the groomers (he does not mind being washed and brushed). Hector can be left for a couple of hours. He loves the car and travels well. He has been to boarding kennels before and had a great time.Hector loves eating, playing, running around and socialising with other dogs. Hector loves a good snooze on the sofa. He has a lovely temperament and is so gentle and loving, yet can also be really playful.Please apply for Hector if you have the right home for this lovely boy.

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Handsome Lewis is looking for an experienced owner with a secure garden. He would appreciate to have company most of the time. Lewis is a very loving and active boy who needs exercise, routine and human interaction. Lewis loves to be up close to his humans.Lewis is very excited to greet visitors and is very friendly when meeting people out and about. He tends to prefer men. Lewis barks at passing dogs. Lewis has a high prey drive and wears a muzzle on walks – he will chase any small animals he sees such as cats, squirrels or livestock. Lewis does not like other large male dogs but he can be okay on a lead.He can resource guard treats. Lewis loves going to the vet clinic. He is fine with being given a bath and being brushed.Lewis is used to having access to a garden to play and run around in. He travels fine in the car and enjoys long walks. Lewis’ recall is good (if there are no small animals to chase) and he is generally good off the lead. Lewis is quite strong on the lead and would suit an experienced owner with an understanding of high-energy sporting dog breeds. He loves running in big, open, safe spaces and any kind of outdoor adventure.Lewis is very intelligent and loves to be mentally stimulated with scent work, training or puzzle toys which keep him happy and calm.Lewis is a very affectionate boy and enjoys being close to his family, he is very loyal. Routine and company mean a lot to him. The best day for him would be to have good exercise, some training and then time relaxing with his owners. Lewis’ new home must be willing to give him time and attention.If you think you would be a great new home for Lewis, please apply above for him.

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Little Millie is looking for a quiet home with a secure garden where she can have company most of the time. Her new owner will need to have patience as Millie needs some training support and might have separation anxiety.Millie is excited to greet people to the home, will stand with her paws up as she gets very happy, but she is always gentle. She loves to be cuddled and petted, including by children if they are also gentle. Millie is used to going out to pubs and cafes, she loves the attention and being fussed over by anyone.Millie travels well in the car. She does not seem to be a grazer and is happy with her set breakfast and dinner. Millie is fine going to the groomers and vets. She is happy to be examined/brushed etc at home and will even let you trim her paws. Millie will need help with house training in her new home, a refresher might be needed due to the changes she is going through. Millie can bark at unfamiliar sounds.On walks, Millie wears a harness (she has escaped from a collar before). She can be frightened of other dogs depending on their size and how they approach her. She can pull with a harness and is so keen she will walk along on her back paws, and she wants to weave side to side constantly. She has no recall and when people approach her, she backs off, she appears to be very nervous to be touched sometimes.Millie loves playing, she is bright and could learn new tricks. Millie might be best suited to a single person or even a couple as she likes the reassurance of having someone close by. She can be very vocal and finds it hard to settle during the day unless in your arms.Please apply for Millie if you think you have the best quiet and loving home for her.

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Musket (white chest) and Bebe (smaller, grey chin) are a mother and son looking for a quiet home together where they can have company most of the time and go on long country or beach walks. A home with Cocker Spaniel experience would be best.They can be excited to greet people in the home but settle after a short time. They will bark if they hear someone at the front gate. Musket is the more timid one, as he grew up during the Covid lockdowns and was not used to seeing people often. Musket is a bit more unsure of people or situations and can jump up on you but calms down after a minute. He usually takes on some of his mum Bebe’s confidence so they work well together and always enjoy each other’s company. Bebe is very friendly and affectionate and just wants attention.Both are okay at the vets. They are used to children and can be left alone for a few hours. Both are fine to be wash and brushed and they have stayed in boarding kennels before. Musket and Bebe travel well in the car and love to go on good adventure walks.On walks, Musket can be a little scared of other dogs and tends to stay away from them but Bebe is happy to say hello. Musket wears a harness and they can pull on the lead – they can be quite strong. Both have been recall trained with a whistle and usually come back even if they are exploring. Musket cannot be left unattended with his lead on as he has chewed through it before.Musket is scared of loud noises and has had a couple of accidents in the house and Bebe has a few lumps. Musket and Bebe are older dogs and any vet treatment they need would be covered under our Old Dog Scheme.* Musket is not neutered but will be once he is settled in his new home (cost covered by DAS).But Musket and Bebe are still active Spaniels and love nothing more than going on long walks together. Particularly, they love a good swim and could run for miles – beaches are a big favourite. They also love to chase a ball.Please apply for Musket and Bebe if you have the energy, experience and space for these lovely Spaniels!*OLD DOG SCHEME: Dog Aid Scotland’s Old Dog Scheme covers dogs rehomed at 8 years old or above. This means that we will cover costs for veterinary care for the dog for the remainder of their life within reason. We do not cover costs for routine treatments such as vaccinations, worming and flea treatment. If the dog requires special dietary food we will contribute 50% of the cost. This will alleviate the worry of the financial implications taking an older dog into your home. Older dogs make great pets! Why not consider an older dog?

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Scrappy has been an assistance dog for many years but is now ready to retire to a patient, relaxed home. He is looking for company most of the time and a garden to play or relax in. He is not used to having stairs in the home.Scrappy has a grass allergy and takes daily medication. This condition would be covered under our Food and Veterinary Fund, as well as any other non-routine treatment covered under the Old Dog Scheme as Scrappy is over 8 years old.*Scrappy likes to decide when he wants to be petted and by whom. He is not cuddly with everyone. He does not seem to like tall, bearded men very much and is scared when children run up to him. Scrappy does not like to be touched on his ears. He is fine to be left alone for a few hours at home. He can bark if someone is at the front door or while travelling in the car. He is fine to be washed and brushed.As a trained assistance dog, Scrappy does not pay much attention to other dogs when on walks but likes to chase cats or go for a good sniff. If off-lead, he will surrender his toy to a larger dog that comes along, Scrappy is not confrontational. But he does not like dogs that would try to jump on him such as younger dogs. Scrappy wears a harness and walks well. He is used to running free in secure fields. Scrappy has been trained to wear a muzzle, if needed. He likes a good walk but will set his own pace (and sometimes the length).Scrappy loves playing fetch with a ball (with rest breaks), playing searching games and sniffing parcels. He enjoys his own section of the sofa where he snoozes, and likes to have his own blanket to snuggle up with. He does not like to be woken up before 7am and likes to steal any food he can!Please apply for Scrappy if you have the best retirement home for him.*FOOD AND VETERINARY TREATMENT FUND: This fund allows Dog Aid Scotland to cover costs of pre-existing conditions once a dog has been rehomed. This means we will cover costs for vet treatment if the dog has a condition before it comes to stay with you. In this case we will covers costs relating to Scrappy’s grass allergy, within reason.OLD DOG SCHEME: Dog Aid Scotland’s Old Dog Scheme covers dogs rehomed at 8 years old or above. This means that we will cover costs for veterinary care for the dog for the remainder of their life within reason. We do not cover costs for routine treatments such as vaccinations, worming and flea treatment. If the dog requires special dietary food we will contribute 50% of the cost. This will alleviate the worry of the financial implications taking an older dog into your home. Older dogs make great pets! Why not consider an older dog?

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Friendly Ted is looking for a new home with French Bulldog experience and a garden. He would prefer company most of the time. No flats, please.Ted loves going for walks and being made a fuss of. He loves treats and playing tug of war.Ted will bark when someone knocks or rings the front door. He gets very excited when visitors come into the home and will bring a toy to play with them. He can also get over-excited and try to hump peoples’ legs. He will stop when told ‘no’, but this is something that could be helped by getting Ted neutered once he is settled in his new home (Dog Aid Scotland would cover the full cost). Our Welfare team can support the new owners if there is any further training required.Outside, he may try to jump up at people to say hello as he is very friendly. Ted was attacked by a dog a a few years ago and will growl and lunge at other dogs. He stays on the lead on walks. His recall is poor. Ted would love a garden where he can relax and run freely.Ted’s favourite word is ‘treat’ – his new owners could have some fun and teach Ted some tricks for a precious treat! Ted really does not like to wear dog clothes. He does not like being washed and brushed at home but seems to be fine with a groomer. He is a bit scared at the vet but seems to handle it. Ted can be left for a few hours and does not seem to have separation anxiety.Ted can be destructive but only with his toys. Ted loves to play but also loves a cuddle. He loves to travel and go to new places. Ted is a funny wee boy with so much love to give. Please apply for him if you have the time and love for Ted in your home.

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Toffee is looking for a quiet rural home that can continue her training. She would like company most of the time and a secure garden with grass in her new home.Toffee is excited to welcome people to the home, she will jump and bark initially but settles quickly and will lie down. She may occasionally bark at unfamiliar people when out and about but is more likely to do so if they are with another dog. Toffee is scared of children and has growled at young kids in the home so we are looking for a home with no children, living there or visiting.Toffee travels well, she is used to a dog seat in the back and enjoys looking out the window. Toffee is a bit scared when a dog runs up to her, particularly larger dogs. She may have a brief sniff of them and then continue walking. She does not have an aggressive nature, but she may bark if she sees a dog in the distance. Toffee is good on the lead and does not pull. Her recall is okay but she is easily distracted, particularly by rabbits or squirrels. This should be worked on in her new home.Toffee will tolerate being washed but will only allow her back to be brushed – she does not like to be brushed on her legs or her paws being touched. But she can tolerate this if given plenty of treats and breaks. She has been okay at the groomers but is always given a natural calming tablet beforehand. She is also very afraid of fireworks.Toffee is nervous at the vet but is fine being examined. She is fine being left for a few hours and does not seem to have separation anxiety. However, she can bark when left in an unfamiliar place such as a hotel room/holiday home. Toffee barks at loud, unfamiliar sounds outside the home. Toffee has not been to boarding kennels before.Toffee thrives on attention, love and treats. She is a real lap dog and is very happy to curl up beside you. Toffee loves going for walks and enjoys exploring and sniffing around. She behaves well in public settings too (such as cafés) and enjoys the attention.Toffee is a very loyal and loving companion, she is always there to give a warm welcome home. She is cuddly but also gentle. Please apply for Toffee if you have a quiet home and lots of time to give this lovely girl!