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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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Jess and Jake are looking for a quiet home where they can have company most of the time and a garden. Terrier experience would be great. (Jess is on the left in the profile photo, Jake on the right).Jess and Jake are good guard dogs and will bark when someone is at the door. They get excited meeting visitors but will settle within a few minutes. They can jump and get overexcited so would be best suited for older children. They can be left alone for a few hours and are generally well behaved in the home.They are both fine with going to the vets. Jess and Jake go to a groomer and have always been fine there, although Jess is sensitive about her dew claws being clipped. Jake will play with other dogs but can get a little snappy when play chasing, Jess too. Both wear a harness and do not tend to pull on the lead. They travel well in the car and really enjoy going for good walks. Their recall is fairly good, if there is nothing to chase (rabbits/squirrels)!Jake loves to run around and will do this happily on his own. He also loves being petted and getting attention, to the point he can be a bit pushy to get it. He loves a good cuddle. Jess also loves attention and is especially into her food, she loves her chews.Jess and Jake would love a new home where they can continue going on lovely walks and running and playing together. They have some Terrier traits so experience with the breed would be beneficial.Please apply for this adorable duo if you think you have the right home for Jess and Jake.

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Lovely Larry is looking for a new home with Chihuahua or small dog experience. Larry is good with other dogs the same size and would not mind living with a female dog. He would love a new home with a garden to play in and where he would go on lots of fun walks.Larry is quite independent but will also enjoy being made a fuss of. He can get nervous in the car; he has an overbite which causes lots of drooling when nervous and this can lead to him being sick. Larry will bark at visitors to the home if he is in his crate, but otherwise he will greet them with a toy. He will bark at people outside by the house and at unfamiliar sounds but is fine if left alone. Larry has never met children or cats so we would recommend his new home is child- and cat-free.Larry can be left for a few hours at home but would prefer to have company most of the time. He is fine going to the vets. He tolerates a bath and is fine being brushed. Larry has never been to a groomer but has had a good time staying at boarding kennels.On walks, Larry won’t bother with other dogs but will bark at them if he is with another dog barking. He wears a harness and is good on the lead and has decent recall. Larry is happiest when he is playing with his toys, getting cuddles and treats. He makes little moans when he wants your attention!Larry has a really lovable personality and his tail is always wagging. He is quite independent, but he will make a great companion for a home where he will get a lot of attention and cuddles. If you feel you would be a good match for Larry, please apply for him.

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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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Maisie is a very sensitive girl and will need an experienced and patient owner. Her new home should ideally be quiet and must have a secure garden. Maisie would prefer company most of the time.Maisie is a bit nervous when first meeting new people, she will bark and pace when visitors come to the home. She can also be a bit snappy if people are overly familiar too quickly. But once she has had time to assess the situation and everyone has settled down, she relaxes and wants to sit on laps and get some attention. She is the same when meeting strangers outside; she usually ignores them if there is no interaction but if people stare at her or approach her too fast, she will bark at them.She is nervous of other dogs, especially when passing them on the street. If they get too close too fast she will bark at them. However, if she is introduced to a dog in a calm setting and given time to understand they are friendly, she will relax. On the other hand, Maisie actually loves cats and is used to living with one. Maisie pulls on the lead and wears a harness. Her recall is good if there are no distractions, but she can get confrontational with other dogs when off the lead and her recall fails. We hope her new home could continue her training as Maisie is bright and responds well to commands and enjoys treats as rewards – she can do a ‘spin’ trick very well.Maisie can be left alone for a few hours but does have some separation anxiety; she will bark and whine when initially left alone. Maisie likes to shadow people around the home but is also used to sleeping alone downstairs. She does not like her eyes or snout being touched. She is scared but tolerates going to the vets or groomers. She is okay with being bathed and brushed. Maisie is very good with children, although she can be scared if they approach too quickly. Due to this and her nerves around being touched in certain places, we recommend any children in her new home are aged 10 and over.Maisie is a good guard dog and will bark at unfamiliar sounds and deliveries etc to the front door – her current owners find her barking is reduced by blocking Maisie’s access to see the front door or front windows. Maisie would love to have her own garden to relax in and feel safe. She is scared of travelling in the car but will tolerate it and she prefers to sit on someone’s lap. She loves being up high, such as on chairs or sofas, and does not settle as well on the floor.Maisie is at her happiest when she is around her people, being part of their day, or sitting on a lap getting cuddles. She has so much unconditional love, loyalty and affection to give. Please apply if you have the experience and patience for shy little Maisie.

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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 and is older so has some routine age related issues. 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.