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Bertie is a gorgeous 5-year-11-month-old Patterdale Cross who is ready to find his forever home. This lovely boy has plenty of personality and is sure to charm his way into your heart!Bertie isn’t overly interested in other dogs and prefers to do his own thing, so we feel he would thrive as the only dog in the home, where he can soak up all the love and attention for himself. And with a character as lovely as Bertie’s, we think he deserves to be the centre of someone’s world!Bertie is a delight to walk and one of his favourite things to do is proudly carry around his beloved soft toys. Seeing him trotting along with his favourite toy in his mouth is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face!He could potentially live with older children, following a successful introduction, so the right family could give this special boy the happy home he’s been waiting for.If you’re looking for a fun, affectionate companion who would love to have you all to himself, Bertie could be your perfect match.

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Biscuit was very frightened when he first came in but is starting to gain in confidence. We’re looking for an experienced cat owner who can help him on his journey to reach his potential. Biscuit needs a quiet home as an 100% housecat and with a regular routine. He cannot live with young children or dogs. Biscuit is still a youngster so has plenty of time to become a trusting beautiful friendly feline. Biscuit is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.

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Dell is a gorgeous one-year-old Poodle cross who is still very much a puppy at heart. Bursting with energy and enthusiasm, this incredibly friendly boy is always ready for his next adventure and loves meeting new people.As a young dog, Dell is still learning the ropes and is looking for an owner with the time, patience, and commitment to continue his training. He’s a bright boy who is eager to learn and has already started making great progress with walking more calmly on the lead. With consistent guidance and positive reinforcement, he’s sure to flourish.Dell will thrive with an active family who can keep both his body and mind busy with plenty of exercise, training, and enrichment. His intelligent nature means he’ll enjoy learning new skills and being involved in family life.Dell could potentially live with another friendly dog, pending successful introductions. He may also be able to live with dog-savvy children who understand how to interact respectfully with an energetic young dog.If you’re looking for a fun-loving, affectionate companion and are ready to help a clever young dog reach his full potential, Dell could be the perfect addition to your family.

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Dotty is a lovely 4-year-10-month-old Lurcher with a sweet, friendly nature and a real love of running. Whether she’s enjoying a good zoom around or relaxing after an adventure, Dotty is happiest when she has the chance to enjoy life at her own pace.She walks nicely on the lead for the most part and enjoys getting out and exploring. Dotty does have a stubborn streak from time to time and isn’t afraid to let you know when she’d rather do things her way! Because of this, she’ll need a calm, patient owner who can provide kind, consistent guidance and understand that building a trusting relationship takes time.We believe Dotty would be happiest as the only dog in an active, adult-only home, where she can enjoy a peaceful environment and have all the attention to herself. With the right person, she’ll flourish into a loyal and affectionate companion who will make you smile with her quirky personality.If you’re looking for a friendly Lurcher with plenty of character, a love of running, and just a touch of cheekiness, Dotty could be the perfect match.

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Beautiful Elsie is a 12-year-7-month-old Whippet who may be in her golden years, but she still has plenty of love and life to give. After sadly being found as a stray, Elsie is now looking for a loving forever home where she can enjoy her retirement in comfort and be truly cherished.Elsie is a wonderfully affectionate girl who loves spending time with people and would be happiest in a nice, quiet home where she can take life at a more leisurely pace. Her ideal day would involve a gentle stroll, plenty of affection and, of course, a cosy spot for a good snooze!Although Elsie is confident around other dogs, we feel she would be happiest either as the only dog in the home or, following a successful introduction, living alongside another dog of a similar age and energy level. She doesn’t need a canine companion to keep her entertained and would be more than happy soaking up all the love herself.Elsie could potentially live with calm children, following a successful introduction.One of Elsie’s favourite pastimes is relaxing in the office, where she can happily snooze away while keeping an eye on everything going on around her!Elsie has so much love left to give and deserves to spend her golden years surrounded by people who will adore her. Could you be the one to give this sweet senior girl the peaceful, loving home she deserves?

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Freddy is a gorgeous 1-year-6-month-old Cocker Spaniel with a big personality and an even bigger love for fuss!Like most Spaniels, Freddy is an energetic boy who will need an experienced and active home that can keep up with his needs. He is still very much a pup, so his new family will need to be dedicated to continuing his training and helping him learn his manners as he grows.For this reason, we feel Freddy would be best suited to being the only dog in the home while he continues to work on his training and confidence. This will also mean he gets plenty of one-to-one time with his new family — something this affectionate boy is sure to love!Freddy is incredibly friendly, sweet-natured and loves nothing more than receiving plenty of fuss and attention. With the right guidance, patience and an active lifestyle, we’re sure Freddy will make a fantastic companion.He could potentially live with older children, pending a successful introduction.If you’re an experienced Spaniel owner looking for a fun, loving young dog to continue learning and growing with, Freddy could be the perfect boy for you!

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Meet Hope – a gentle soul searching for her forever familyHope is a beautiful 5-year, 5-month-old Lurcher with the sweetest nature you could wish to meet. She’s a calm, loving girl who simply adores people and is happiest when she’s by your side soaking up all the fuss and affection she can get.Hope walks beautifully on the lead and enjoys gentle, leisurely strolls where she can take in the world at her own pace. She’s not particularly interested in toys at the moment, but we think she may never have had many opportunities to discover just how much fun playtime can be. With patience and encouragement, her playful side may still be waiting to blossom.What Hope lacks in toy enthusiasm, she more than makes up for with her loving personality. Everyone she meets quickly falls for her gentle, affectionate nature, and she’s always ready for some affection and some kind words. People are, without a doubt, her favourite thing in the world.Hope could potentially live with another calm, friendly dog who will respect her space. She may also be happy in a home with sensible older children who understand that she’ll appreciate a peaceful environment and the chance to relax when she needs to. Hope will need a home where someone is around most of the time.If you’re looking for a loyal companion who will reward your kindness with endless love and devotion, Hope could be the perfect addition to your family. All she needs now is someone to give her the happy ending she truly deserves.

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Milo is a handsome four-year-and-five-month-old Pomeranian with a big personality packed into a little body. This chatty little chap loves being close to his favourite people and is happiest when he’s by your side, enjoying all the attention he can get.Gorgeous and full of character, Milo definitely knows how charming he is! He’s a confident little dog with plenty of attitude, guaranteed to keep you smiling with his cheeky personality and expressive nature.Milo is looking for a loving home where he can be part of the family and enjoy plenty of companionship. He could potentially live with another small, friendly dog, pending successful introductions. He may also be able to live with dog-savvy children who understand how to interact respectfully with dogs.If you’re looking for a fun, affectionate companion with bags of personality and a love for human company, Milo could be the perfect match.

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Ophelia is a beautiful 4-year-old Greyhound with a lively spirit and plenty of personality. Full of energy and enthusiasm, she loves nothing more than having the space to stretch her legs and enjoy a good zoom around.While Ophelia is still discovering how to play, she’s beginning to explore the world around her and would benefit from an owner who can help build her confidence and show her that toys and games can be fun. She’s an intelligent girl who will thrive with patient guidance and positive, reward-based training.On walks, Ophelia is generally well-mannered and enjoys getting out and about. However, she does have moments when her excitement gets the better of her, and she becomes impatient, making it clear she’d much rather be off exploring! An experienced owner who understands sighthounds and can continue working with her lead manners will help her reach her full potential.We believe Ophelia would be happiest as the only dog in an adult-only home, where she can have all the attention she deserves and settle into a calm, consistent routine. With the right person by her side, she’ll make a rewarding companion for someone who appreciates her lively nature and is ready to help her flourish.If you’re an experienced dog owner looking for an active, affectionate Greyhound with lots of potential, Ophelia could be waiting just for you.

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Petal is a beautiful 4-year-old Saluki cross with the gentlest of hearts. Sweet, kind, and affectionate, she forms lovely bonds with the people she knows and trusts, and nothing makes her happier than spending quality time with her favourite humans.She enjoys her daily walks and is a pleasure to take out, walking calmly and politely on the lead. While she’s still discovering the fun of toys, Petal much prefers interacting with people and loves being included in whatever you’re doing.Petal is looking for an active home where she can enjoy plenty of exercise, mental stimulation, and, most importantly, lots of companionship. She thrives on human company and would love a family where someone is around for most of the day to help her continue to grow in confidence.She may be able to live with another friendly, well-matched dog following successful introductions. As a sensitive soul who appreciates a calm environment, we feel Petal would be happiest in a quiet home, and a home without young children.If you’re looking for a loyal, gentle companion who will reward your patience and kindness with endless affection, Petal could be the perfect addition to your family. She can’t wait to find the forever home she truly deserves.

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Introducing Queenie — or, as she is affectionately known, The Diva! or Her Majesty!This beautiful 5-year-old French Bulldog first arrived with us feeling a little unsure of the world around her. With so many new faces, Queenie found it difficult to know who she could trust. But with plenty of patience, reassurance and, of course, a good supply of tasty treats, this little lady has really come out of her shell and shown us what an incredibly affectionate girl she is.Queenie’s favourite pastime is snoozing on a willing lap, preferably before heading out for a little tootle in the sunshine. She is a girl who knows exactly how to enjoy the finer things in life!Queenie also seems to get along well with other dogs and is happy to have a little play. She could potentially share her royal residence with a similar-sized dog, following a successful introduction.Although Queenie has made fantastic progress, she can still need a little extra patience and reassurance at times to help her feel safe and comfortable. Because of this, we would ideally like her to find an adults-only home, or potentially live with older, mature children following a successful introduction.Queenie has come such a long way since arriving with us, and we couldn’t be prouder of her. Now, all she needs is a loving forever home where she can continue to blossom, enjoy plenty of lap time and be treated like the queen she undoubtedly believes she is!

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Rodney is a wonderful 7-year-old Staffy with a smile that is impossible to resist! After sadly being abandoned, this resilient little chap has shown just how much of a positive attitude he has. Despite everything he’s been through, Rodney is always happy to see his carers and is quick to greet them with his lovely smile and plenty of enthusiasm.Rodney absolutely loves a fuss and is happiest when he’s spending time with his favourite people. He also enjoys nothing more than a nice, long walk, so don’t let his distinguished grey face fool you — this boy still has plenty of energy for playtime and adventures!At the moment, Rodney can find himself a little stressed and unsure around particularly barky dogs. Because of this, we feel he would be best suited to being the only dog in the household while he continues to build his confidence and settle into life.Rodney could potentially live with dog-savvy children, following a successful introduction, who understand that he may need a little space and time to settle.After everything Rodney has been through, he truly deserves a family who will show him that life can be full of love, fun and wonderful adventures. With his happy nature, gorgeous smile and love of fuss, we’re sure Rodney will make a fantastic companion.