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Dogs 4 Rescue

Beautiful Betty is one of our very special “handicans” looking for her forever home — and what a character she is.Betty has a disability affecting her back legs, our vet believes that she was born this way. While she doesn’t have direct movement in them, she uses them for leverage and balance and gets around far better than you might expect. Her mobility needs to be managed carefully, including wearing protective boots when out and about to prevent sores from dragging her back paws. It’s important that she doesn’t gain too much weight as this will cause extra strain on her legs and make it difficult for her to support herself.Please don’t let her disability fool you — Betty is a bright, happy and fun-loving girl who absolutely does not let it hold her back!During her time with us, Betty has shown herself to be a sweet and friendly girl, but she can also be defensive at times. Due to her disability, she needs to be handled regularly to have her boots put on and taken off, and she has found this difficult at times, resulting in her snapping when she feels uncomfortable. Her new family will need to be patient, understanding and experienced in reading her body language, allowing her to build trust and confidence at her own pace.Betty also finds veterinary visits extremely stressful and can become very reactive at the vets. She will need an experienced owner who understands this and can work with her slowly and positively to build her confidence around handling and vet visits.Despite these challenges, Betty has so many wonderful qualities. She loves people, enjoys affection, and has a fantastic personality. She is a playful, cheeky girl who loves being around other dogs and especially enjoys a good game of “bitey face” and rough-and-tumble play. She would benefit from living with a confident dog who enjoys playing and can match her energy.Betty is a dog who knows her own mind! She enjoys her own space and will need a home that understands and respects her boundaries. She is not suitable to live with cats or children and is looking for an adult-only home.She is used to living in a home environment, is clean indoors, non-destructive and can be left alone for several hours. She will need a secure garden and a ground-floor property, as she cannot manage stairs.Betty absolutely loves her food, but care is needed around other dogs at mealtimes as she can display food-guarding behaviours. She will need to be fed separately to ensure she feels comfortable and relaxed.Betty is a truly special girl who has so much love and fun to give. She doesn’t see herself as different — and neither should you. She simply needs a home that understands her needs, celebrates her personality, and gives her the patience and support to thrive.If you’re looking for a unique, affectionate and wonderfully quirky companion, Betty could be the perfect match. Other dogs: Yes. Cats: No. Children: No.

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Casper is a beautiful, loyal boy who previously lived in a family home for around 2.5 years.He forms very strong attachments to his people, showing just how deeply bonded and affectionate he can be with those he trusts.He is a very people-oriented dog who thrives on close companionship and can become unsettled when left alone or separated from his family. He will need a home that can support him with gradual routine-building and confidence around short periods of separation.In his previous home Casper has shown a strong interest in toys and food, which are very valuable resources for him. He can become protective over high-value items and will benefit from careful management and structure around this. He responds best when allowed space and time rather than confrontation, and we are continuing to assess and support him in this area.He can be sensitive to environmental triggers such as visitors, delivery drivers, and unexpected activity around the home. In these moments, he may become highly aroused and find it difficult to settle until the trigger has passed. Because of this, he will need a calm, predictable home environment and a family willing to help him feel secure and supported during these situations.In turn he will repay you with unwavering loyalty and affection.Out on walks, Casper enjoys exploring but can react strongly to cats so will need a cat-free home. He is otherwise manageable on lead with the right handling and guidance.Casper is great with other dogs and could live with a compatible, well-matched dog following careful introductions.Casper is a boy with a lot of love to give and forms very strong bonds with his people. He is best suited to an experienced, adult-only home that can provide structure, consistency, and ongoing support as he continues to settle and decompress. Other dogs: Yes. Cats: No. Children: No.

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Clive is a very special boy who has been with us for quite some time, and while he will always hold a huge place in our hearts, we feel he is now ready to find the forever home he truly deserves.When Clive first arrived with us, he was severely disabled and living with no real quality of life. After careful consideration, the decision was made to amputate both of his rear legs – a decision that quite literally changed his world. From a sad, withdrawn boy, Clive blossomed into the happiest, giddiest, most playful dog you could hope to meet. Watching him discover joy again has been nothing short of incredible.Now? Clive lives for zoomies, racing around on soft grass, and being right in the middle of the action. He uses a drag bag to protect his bum and prevent sores or scuff marks, and he can also head out in a buggy for adventures further afield. He toilets independently and does not need expressing.Personality-wise, Clive is pure magic. He has a huge character and forms deep bonds with his people. Once you’re his friend, you are absolutely his favourite person – he is loyal, loving, affectionate, and thrives on attention and fuss. He loves being involved, loves feeling included, and truly just wants to be with his humans.He can also be very cheeky and knows his own mind! Clive loves other dogs and would benefit from living with canine companions, provided clear boundaries are in place. He will happily tell other dogs off if they try to steal his spotlight or attention. He has not yet been cat tested.Clive is strong-willed, determined, and incredibly food motivated. However, he does need sensible management around strangers. He can be unsure of people he doesn’t trust and may snap if he feels uncomfortable, particularly with visitors in the home. Because of this, adopters must be experienced, confident, and willing to advocate for him and manage introductions properly.Clive is crate trained and settles well, but he does not cope with being shut away or left alone for long periods – if isolated, he may chew. For this reason, he is best suited to a home where someone is around for most of the day and where he can truly be part of family life.Clive isn’t just a dog – he’s a survivor, a character, and a real gem. He will reward the right home with unwavering loyalty, endless affection, and a bond that is truly something special.If you’re looking for a dog who will steal your heart, make you laugh daily, and remind you just how resilient dogs can be, Clive might just be your boy. Other dogs: Yes. Cats: TBC. Children: No.

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Duke is a nervous but charming boy who has made huge progress since arriving with us. He is now spending time in a foster home, where he is learning what it’s like to live in a home environment and continuing to build his confidence.Duke is shy and can take some time to build trust, but once he bonds with you, he is a loyal and loving companion. One of his favourite things is asking for a bum scratch, which always makes him wag with delight.He is not yet fully comfortable being handled and is still learning to walk confidently on the lead. Duke can be nervous in new situations and may panic, so he will need an experienced owner who can provide patience, consistency, and ongoing support.Duke loves the company of other dogs and would benefit from living with at least one confident canine companion. He also shows potential to live with cats.As he continues to settle, Duke does still have occasional toilet accidents. He would thrive in a home with a secure garden where he can safely explore and play.Duke could live with sensible, older children aged 16+, and would do best in a home that understands and supports a nervous dog.Duke is a lovely little character who has already come so far — with the right support, he has so much more to give. Other dogs: Yes. Cats: Yes. Children: 16+.

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Elsie is a pint-sized little poppet with a big personality! She has more of a typical Frenchie temperament — full of character, funny, affectionate and full of charm. She recently spent some time in foster care and did incredibly well, settling into home life beautifully and showing what a wonderful little companion she can be.Elsie is a very well-mannered dog in the home. She was 100% clean during her foster stay, toileting outside on walks and in the garden, and making it clear when she needed to go out. She settled quickly into the routine, happily relaxing on her bed with her toys, and was content to spend time independently or enjoy attention from her foster carer. She was polite with food and treats, taking them gently and waiting for instruction, and she was responsive and eager to please. She enjoyed playing with toys, loved cuddles and belly rubs, but was also happy doing her own thing.Elsie enjoys her walks and is fantastic on the lead, walking beautifully without pulling. She generally prefers to keep her distance from people and other dogs when out and about, but she has shown she can socialise well with the right introductions. She has met a variety of dogs and has mostly ignored them or had a polite sniff before moving on. She has previously lived with other dogs and can enjoy their company so could live with a compatible dog. She has not yet been cat tested.Elsie is a nervous girl and will need an experienced home that understands her communication and can help her feel safe. She can be worried by unfamiliar people, particularly if they approach too quickly or enter her space, and she may bark, growl or react defensively when she feels uncomfortable. During her foster stay, she was tested with visitors and initially barked when someone arrived, but with calm handling and time she settled, approached them herself, accepted treats and allowed fuss. She does need people to respect her boundaries and not force interactions before she is ready.Because Elsie can be defensive when frightened, she would not be suitable to live with children and will need a home where her environment can be managed carefully. She has previously given a warning bite when feeling overwhelmed, so her adopters must understand that this comes from fear and be committed to continuing her training and confidence building.Despite her challenges, Elsie is a lovely little dog who has so much to offer. She travels well in the car, enjoys exploring, settled beautifully into her foster home and showed no concerns around everyday household noises such as the hoover, mop or outside sounds. She loves her people, enjoys affection and has a wonderfully cheeky personality. With patient, understanding owners who can advocate for her, Elsie will make a fantastic companion. Other dogs: Yes. Cats: TBC. Children: No.

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Gorgeous Goran is a very sweet boy who bonds deeply. It doesn’t take long to become friends with him, and once he knows you, you’ll have a loyal companion for life. He is incredibly affectionate, loves cuddles and belly rubs, and is full of love to share.Goran is a sensitive soul and can be a complex boy when it comes to other dogs and strangers. He can be reactive on the lead and needs a confident, experienced owner who can gently build his confidence. He would thrive in a quiet home with one or two adults, and either no visitors or a way to keep him separate when visitors come.Goran is comfortable being left alone for reasonable periods, is clean in the home, and knows to play only with his toys.Goran can be sensitive and reactive to certain noises and environmental stimuli, so he would be best suited to a quieter home environment where he is not regularly exposed to high levels of activity or foot traffic.Due to his reactivity towards unfamiliar people and the challenges presented by shared access areas, Goran is not considered suitable for most flat or apartment living situations, particularly those with communal entrances, corridors, stairwells, or frequent close contact with neighbours and visitors.An ideal home for Goran would be a house with a secure private garden, allowing him direct access to outdoor space without the need to navigate busy communal areas. The only exception may be a self-contained ground-floor property with its own private entrance and garden, where exposure to strangers and shared spaces can be kept to a minimum.Providing Goran with a calm, predictable environment will help him continue to build confidence and manage his reactions to external triggers more successfully.Although Goran has been assessed as cat-friendly and is capable of living alongside cats, he does prefer having his own space. At times, he may display some resource or space-guarding behaviours around preferred resting areas and may chase cats away if they enter those spaces.For this reason, clear boundaries and appropriate management will need to be established within the home to ensure all animals feel comfortable and secure. Providing separate resting areas, safe spaces for the cats, and supervising interactions during the settling-in period will help promote a harmonious environment.Goran would not be suitable to live with particularly nervous, timid, or flighty cats, as his behaviour could be unsettling for cats that lack confidence. He would be best matched with confident, dog-savvy cats that are comfortable sharing their home with a dog and are unlikely to be adversely affected by occasional boundary-setting behaviours. He cannot live with other dogs.Goran is extremely loyal once he bonds and will make a loving, devoted companion for the right home. Other dogs: No. Cats: Yes. Children: No.

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Hannah is a beautiful, sensitive girl who is still learning that the world can be a safe place. She has come a long way since arriving in foster, where she continues to make steady progress at her own pace. While she remains a naturally nervous and easily worried dog, spending time in foster has allowed her true personality to begin shining through.Hannah will need a calm, quiet home with an experienced adopter who understands shy or under-confident dogs. She is not suitable for a busy household or one with young children, as she can become overwhelmed by too much noise or activity.She would greatly benefit from living with at least one confident, well-balanced dog. Hannah takes an enormous amount of reassurance from other dogs and looks to them for guidance in new situations. She currently lives with a male dog, in foster, and the two get on wonderfully. She clearly draws confidence from him and enjoys his companionship immensely.Although Hannah can be reserved when meeting new people, once the trust is there she is the giddiest girl. She absolutely loves toys and can usually be found emptying the toy box around the house every day. She’s also a huge fan of cuddles and fuss, and isn’t shy about giving you a gentle nudge if you dare to stop stroking her. Her foster family have loved watching this playful, affectionate side of her blossom.It didn’t take Hannah long to discover just how much she enjoys walks. The sight of her harness now sends her into a fit of excited zoomies, and she’s always eager to head out. Although she’s becoming much more confident, she is still a sensitive dog and will need her new family to continue building her confidence at a pace she is comfortable with. A secure garden is essential to help her continue this journey safely.Like many dogs, Hannah is very food motivated. In fact, her foster family joke that the only thing she loves more than the people she trusts is her dinner.Hannah has shown that beneath her initial worries is a beautiful, happy, cuddly girl who forms incredibly strong bonds with those she knows and loves. She simply needs time, patience and understanding to let her true personality shine.Hannah has not yet been cat tested.Overall, Hannah is a truly special girl looking for a patient, understanding home where she can continue to flourish. With a calm environment, a confident canine companion, and people willing to let her progress at her own pace, she will reward them with endless affection, laughter and the joy of watching her confidence continue to grow. Other dogs: Yes. Cats: TBC. Children: 16+.

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Ines is a beautiful, dainty girl with the sweetest soul. Though timid at first, underneath her worries is an incredibly loving dog who just wants to feel safe and adored. Once she trusts you, Ines absolutely melts into affection, gazing deeply into your eyes while being stroked and enjoying every gentle cuddle.Ines is looking for a calm, quiet home with patient adopters who understand nervous dogs and are willing to give her the time and reassurance she needs to blossom. She can be noise sensitive and may bark when she feels unsure, so a peaceful environment will help her feel secure.A confident resident dog is essential for Ines, as she takes great comfort from other dogs and will rely on them to help guide her and build her confidence — especially out on walks, where she will need ongoing support and encouragement. She will also need a secure garden where she can relax and safely explore at her own pace. She is currently spending time in foster where she is growing in confidence every day, her transformation has been slow, steady and incredibly rewarding to watch.Despite her worries, Ines is an incredibly sweet, friendly girl who wants to connect with people and will be so rewarding to watch grow in confidence. With kindness, routine, and understanding, she has all the potential to truly flourish into a happy companion.Ines can live with cats and would suit someone experienced with shy or nervous dogs who can see the special little dog she is waiting to become. Other dogs: Yes. Cats: Yes. Children: 16+.

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Pocket Rocket Jago is a real character – a bold, energetic cross between a Jack Russell Terrier and a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, with all the best bits of both breeds. He’s intelligent, fun-loving, and full of cheeky charm, but he’s also a sensitive soul who needs the right home to help him thrive.This cool little dude is happiest when life is calm and predictable. He adores his ball, enjoys greeting new people, and can be incredibly affectionate – but always on his terms. Jago values his space and needs an owner who will respect his boundaries. He must never be disturbed when he’s resting or sleeping, and if pushed too far, he has been known to bite. With that said, if you listen to us, follow our advice, and give him the understanding he deserves, Jago is a truly fantastic dog who will reward you with love, loyalty, and plenty of laughs.Jago’s ideal home will be with an experienced and sensible owner, ideally a single-person household without children (including visiting children). He would suit someone who can provide a calm, structured environment where he can feel safe and settled.He enjoys the company of other dogs but is also happy doing his own thing, so he could live with another dog or as the only pet. He’s also cat-friendly – what a superstar!If you’re looking for a quirky, affectionate companion who will keep you smiling and are prepared to respect his boundaries, then Jago could be your perfect match. Other dogs: Yes. Cats: Yes. Children: No.

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Juniper as a bright, affectionate and intelligent young dog who is very much in his adolescent phase. He is full of potential, loves to play, enjoys enrichment and toys, and settles exceptionally well in his crate, using it as a safe space to relax and sleep. Like many adolescent dogs, he is still learning appropriate behaviours and will benefit from consistent boundaries, routine and ongoing training.During a short foster placement, Juniper settled quickly and formed a strong bond with the female carer. During this time, it became apparent that he was much more comfortable around her than the man in the home and displayed some potential guarding behaviours towards his preferred person. This highlighted that when Juniper feels uncertain, he can become overly attached to one individual and make poor decisions. As a result, he is looking for an experienced owner who can provide clear boundaries, build his confidence and continue working on these behaviours through positive, consistent training.Juniper has also nipped on a number of occasions when he has felt unsure during handling, particularly when having his harness put on or his lead removed. These incidents appear to be linked to uncertainty rather than deliberate aggression, but they reinforce the need for a confident owner who understands canine body language, is prepared to work at Juniper’s pace, and can build his confidence through calm, positive handling.For this reason, Juniper is looking for a confident, experienced owner who understands adolescent dogs and can provide calm, consistent handling without using force or intimidation. He will need clear boundaries, positive reinforcement training and someone who is able to recognise when he is becoming uncomfortable and give him the space and guidance he needs to succeed. He is looking for an adult-only home with no children.Juniper mixes well with other dogs and thoroughly enjoys playing with them. He can, however, be quite a confident and occasionally dominant youngster, so any resident dog would need to be tolerant of his playful nature and able to communicate appropriate boundaries. As with many young dogs, he may chew if left to his own devices, so appropriate enrichment, supervision and management will be important.Juniper will need a home where someone is around for most, if not all, of the day while he settles and continues his training. With the right owner, he is a loving, clever and rewarding dog who has all the foundations to become a fantastic companion. Other dogs: Yes. Cats: Yes. Children: No.

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Kubo is a fantastic boy who is very loving, friendly, and affectionate with people. He enjoys human company and forms strong bonds with those around him, showing his gentle and social nature once he feels comfortable.Kubo does have some anxieties and can find the outside world overwhelming at times. Walks can be a lot for him to process, and he may become reactive towards other dogs when on lead. However, he is very dog social when off lead and generally enjoys mixing well in the right environment. He tends to be better suited to female dogs and can occasionally clash with strong, confident males. For this reason, careful dog introductions and ongoing management will be important.In his previous home, Kubo lived with a child and could potentially live with children aged 5+ again, provided the home is calm, understanding, and well matched to his needs.Kubo is sensitive to confinement and does not like being shut in rooms. He can also become worried when moving through doorways and may be unsettled by certain environmental factors such as wooden floors or tapping sounds. Because of this, he will benefit from a patient and experienced home that can help him build confidence gradually and support him through these sensitivities without pressure.He would thrive in a home with at least one confident, well-balanced female dog to help guide him and provide reassurance, as he very much enjoys canine companionship and takes confidence from other dogs.With the right support, structure, and understanding, Kubo has all the potential to blossom into a wonderful family dog. He is a special boy who simply needs a calm, experienced home that can help him feel secure and confident in the world around him. Other dogs: Selective. Cats: No. Children: 5+.

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Lenny has been with us for several years now, patiently waiting for the right, experienced home to come forward. He is a wonderful dog with huge potential, but he needs a confident, capable handler who can offer him the guidance and stability he needs to thrive.Lenny can be unsure around strangers and will require slow, sensible introductions. If he feels uncertain or threatened, he may react defensively, so it’s important his handler can read his signals and advocate for him. He responds well to reward-based training and does not cope with conflict or negative handling.We are looking for an adult-only home for Lenny, with no visiting children. He is clean in the house, non-destructive, and can be left alone for several hours once settled.Lenny is extremely bright and very food motivated, which makes training enjoyable and rewarding. He does best with routine and structure — once he understands what is expected of him, he is well mannered and eager to please.He is selective with other dogs and tends to prefer female dogs, but we feel he would be happiest as the only dog in the home. He cannot live with cats.Lenny can become excited and frustrated quickly, so training and interactions should be kept short, calm, and positive, with plenty of reinforcement. He needs a home with space, ideally a large secure garden, and calm, large-breed-experienced owners who are committed to helping him build confidence and make good choices.Lenny is one of our long-stay dogs and truly one of the forgotten ones. With the right person, he has the potential to be an incredible companion.Part-time or full-time foster homes will also be considered. Other dogs: Selective. Cats: No. Children: No.