Happy Staffie

Happy Staffie

AggieAggie arrived for rehoming on 11 February 2026. She is a bullbreed cross, weighing 29 kilos, and may get a little heavier. She is estimated to be about 2 years of age.Aggie is currently very well from her luxating patella surgery on her back right leg. As the recovery time is several weeks we are not likely to arrange any viewings until late March at the earliest.Aggie came to us as a stray and the sort of home we are currently looking for is:No dogs currently living in the homeNo cats currently living in the homeNo children under the age of 12 yearsAccess to her own private and secure garden (not shared or communal)An experienced and patient owner who will be careful and considerate to her needs as she recovers from surgeryThings to considerAs we have no history for her we do not know if she is house trained, and this may be something you need to train her for.We do not know if she is used to being left alone, and you may have to train her to get her used being left, up to a maximum of four hours.HandlingA very calm and sweet natured girl, who may have experienced pain for some time due to her untreated high-grade luxating patella. She is still very mobile, usually on three legs, but we are keeping activities moderate and calm at the moment.Going forward, if she has surgery the recovery time can involve several weeks of rest, which can be a challenge to manage. It has to be followed strictly otherwise the surgery may fail. For this reason at the very least, the early part of recovery will be done in our rescue centre.WalksAt the moment Aggie is only have short walks, 1-2 walks each day of a slow 20 minutes on the lead.She is an easy dog to walk. Despite often walking on three legs she may still sometimes pull, but not often. She has ignored dogs on her walks so far, even ones reacting badly towards her.PlayWhen she first arrived she had no interest in play and just wanted cuddles. As she has stayed with us we have introduced some fun but calm games.As she recovers from surgery play has to be carefully moderated and controlled, and mainly involves brain games, puzzles, snuffle boxes and mats. She cannot chase balls (even though she wants to) while she is recovering from her surgery.HealthAggie has seen our vet and had her 1st restart and Kennel Cough vaccines. She has also now been microchipped.Her general health is very good but she had a grade 2-3 luxating patella in her right hind leg for which she had corrective surgery on 23 February 2026.The recovery time can be many weeks, and to ensure recovery is successful she will likely spend most of this time in kennels. She has done remarkably well during her recovery, and it is thanks to her lovely, calm and relaxed personality that her recovery has been that much easier.Although it is rare, it is not unheard of for dogs from other kennels to arrive with Kennel Cough, though all our dogs are vaccinated against Kennel Cough at the earliest opportunity they may already be incubating this illness when they arrive/are adopted.Please be aware that the profiles of new dogs can change as we get to know about the dogs the longer, they stay with us.The adoption contribution is £225.00.If you adopt a dog from Happy Staffie Rescue you could be entitled to five weeks free pet insurance through Agria (terms and conditions apply).

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BruceLittle Bruce arrived for rehoming on 20th March 2026. He is a traditional male staffie, aged 2 years and 1 month at the time he arrived and weighs 14 kilos. Bruce has a condition called Pigeon Chest.The sort of home for BruceNo dogsNo catsNo children under the age of 8 yearsAccess to his own private and secure garden (not shared or communal)Access to the sofa for cuddlesNot left for more than 4 hours at a timeHandlingA very friendly typical staffie who may need time to get to know strangers, certainly while in an unfamiliar place like a rescue centre. Although he may be nervous meeting new people he does go straight up to them, and shows no aggression, and within moments he is jumping up giving kisses and having a fuss and being very cute.He would definitely suit a calmer home we think, and would benefit from living in a quieter area.WalksWalks have so far been uneventful. He does not always toilet on his walks, but this could also be down to the new environment. He prefers to do his toileting in our garden. He can get spooked by sudden noises such as loud vehicles, banging. Dogs he has seen on walks he has just looked at with no real interest.We are told by his previous owner he has great recall, and loves to run around off the lead (see under owner information section further down).PlayBruce has not shown much interest in toys yet, but has enjoyed snuffling for treats, and play fighting which he really gets into. He may mouth slightly when play fighting, but it is very soft mouthing. Tends to prefer having a fuss than playing with toys at the moment, but this might be more to do with having just arrived.HealthOther than the Pigeon Chest he appears in good health. He is fully vaccinated, microchipped, and neutered. He is fed a grain free diet. His previous owner’s vet diagnosed pigeon chest and said he could live a normal life with some minor adjustments.Intense exercise should be kept to a minimum. The owner explained that 30 minutes off the lead running around was enough, then walks can continue on the lead at a walking pace.In very hot weather, just ensure he does not pant too much.Bruce will see our vet during week commencing 23 March 2026.Please be aware that the profiles of new dogs can change as we get to know about the dogs the longer, they stay with us.The adoption contribution for Bruce is £275.00.If you adopt a dog from Happy Staffie Rescue you could be entitled to five weeks free pet insurance through Agria (terms and conditions apply).Further information provided by previous owner“pigeon chest” does not appear to affect him other than that he should avoid excessive exercise. On walks, 30 minutes off the lead running around is enough before he needs to go back on the lead. The vet advised it grows outwards rather than inwards so is less serious. Be mindful of hot weather.House trainedUsed to being left for 2-3 hours at a time. Not destructive, though he has ripped up baby wipes and poo bags before.Cage trained.Eats grain free food.Favourite foods include roast dinner but will eat anything.Intolerant of rawhide and cheap dog treats.Has lived with children aged 1 year to 8 years. He is very docile with children, very well behaved.Has lived with cats, but he has had to learn the hard way to respect cats.Has been with dogs, never lived with a dog, but has stayed with other family dogs in the same place.Good to meet dogs on walks.Good passenger, not travel sick. Longest journey 7 hours (with breaks).Likes swimming, and has been in the seaNo preference over men or women, though he may see men as more for play, and women more for cuddles.Anxious/fearful of thunder, fireworks, loud cars, and does not like heavy rain.

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JackJack arrived for rehoming on 10 February 2026. He is a crossbreed, of medium size and weighs 23.4 kilos.Jack may look smaller in his photos than he is. He is not a big dog, but he isn’t a small one either. Our vet estimates Jack to be 2-3 years of age.The sort of home for JackNo dogs or cats in the homeNo children living in, or visiting the home under 16 years of ageAccess to his own private and secure garden (not shared or communal)Not caged/crated in the homeNot left for more than 4 hours at a timeAn owner experienced with nervous dogs who is patient, and has a calm home.Things to considerAs we have limited history for him we do not know if he is house trained, although given his age we would like to think that he is, and he has been spotless in his kennel.We do not know if he is used to being left alone, and you may have to train him to get him used being left, up to a maximum of four hours.HandlingJack is a very happy, friendly and playful dog. He can be nervous of new places, people to start with, and needs a calm, patient owner. We just had to take a little more time with Jack when he first arrived, getting him used to wearing one of our temporary harnesses as he would often cower at it.He can be very cuddly and affectionate, but also very playful and may get the zoomies when excited. Jack knows sit, and we are teaching him, paw, touch, eyes and middle. He loves cuddles, and lying across your lap. He would suit a calmer home.Jack came to us from the police. He had got into a fight with another dog in the home, and when his owner tried to stop them he received a “small bite/scratch” on the arm, and then relinquished him to the police. The police carried a full assessment of him, including with a dog behaviourist and said he could be rehomed, but with no pets or children in the home and an owner experienced with nervous dogs.WalksJack is not a confident dog, and does not like dogs very close to him. He is not reactive, and will not give you any obvious clue, but if a dog is too close to him he may snap towards it.He is not bothered by passing traffic. Happy to do his toilet on walks. He has seen plenty of dogs on walks and while he may ignore these dogs that he sees on walks does not want to meet any dogs.On some occasions Jack has resisted going on a walk, and sat down, or rolled onto his back, but he does get going eventually. As he has tried to back out of harnesses he now wears a slightly different harness which prevents escape.PlayHe seems to be learning play at the moment and likes balls and squeaky toys. He has enjoyed the snuffle box, but the tied-up towels are currently a challenge for him.He may get the zoomies during play, and he does get very excited, so some moderation during play is a good idea.HealthJack has already seen our vet. He has had his 1st restart and Kennel Cough vaccinations, and he has now been microchipped. He is currently intact. Our vet estimates he is 2-3 years of age.Although it is rare, sometimes dogs from other kennels arrive with Kennel Cough, though all our dogs are vaccinated against Kennel Cough at the earliest opportunity they may already be incubating this illness when they arrive/are adopted as the incubation period can be up to 14 days.Please be aware that the profiles of new dogs can change as we get to know about the dogs the longer, they stay with us.The adoption contribution is £225.00.If you adopt a dog from Happy Staffie Rescue you could be entitled to five weeks free pet insurance through Agria (terms and conditions apply).

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RubyRuby is a traditional female Staffordshire bull terrier, aged 8 years and 7 months at the time of arrival and weighing 17.3 kilos.Ruby has a lovely, friendly, sweet personality. She will suit a home with someone there all the time as this is the sort of home she came from.The sort of home for RubyNo cats in the home.No dogs in the homeNo children under the age of 10 years.Access to her private and secure garden.Access to the sofa for cuddles.Is used to sleeping in her owners bedroom (on her own bed).Would suit a home with someone there most of time.HandlingA delightful, outgoing, happy little staffie girl. Very pleased to meet new people, without being overbearing or dominant. Zero aggression shown in any of our handling of her. Very easy to handle and look after, and very people focused.WalksNo pulling or weaving, walks really well, often with a slack lead. She has seen plenty of dogs and several cats on the walks and has shown on passing interest, no bad reactions. Happy to do her toilet on the walks. Not bothered by passing people or traffic. Happy to do her toilet business on the walk. She appears to enjoy her walks.PlayAt the moment Ruby is much more into fuss. She has shown some interest in a snuffle box, but she has not yet shown interest in toys as she focuses more on having cuddles. We are told she only really liked Nylabones.HealthAppears in good overall health with no obvious signs of injury or illness. She will see our vet during week commencing 23 March 2026 for a general check-up, and restart her vaccinations.Please be aware that the profiles of new dogs can change as we get to know about the dogs the longer, they stay with us.The adoption contribution is £250.00.If you adopt a dog from Happy Staffie Rescue you could be entitled to five weeks free pet insurance through Agria (terms and conditions apply).Further information provided by the relatives on the previous owner:House trainedRarely left alone as owners were retired and at home most of the timeNot travel sick. Maybe a little unsettled at the start of journeys, but on familiar routes she seems good. Longest journey is about 2-3 hours with stops.Had free run of the houseNever cagedNever bitten or shown aggression.Favourite things include attention from people, walks, sofa time, food.She is better meeting male dogs than females, some females she may lunge at.Never lived with a cat.Never lived with children but has been around visiting children from babes upwards.Doesn’t play with balls, prefer Nylabones.No health issues