Islay Dog Rescue

Islay Dog Rescue

Captain is a handsome, approximately 4-year-old German Shepherd with a striking presence and plenty of personality. Found abandoned on the streets of England, his early history is unknown, but since being taken in by Islay Dog Rescue, he has made great progress and is now ready to find a loving, permanent home.Weighing 34.6 kg, Captain is a large and strong dog who will certainly turn heads. Despite his size, he still shows flashes of playful, puppy-like behaviour. He walks well on the lead most of the time, though he can occasionally pull if something grabs his attention. Since arriving in rescue, he has improved significantly in both his lead walking and overall manners, and continued training will help him reach his full potential.Captain thrives on human companionship and is an affectionate boy who enjoys cuddles and attention. That said, he also has a playful side—give him a ball or a favourite toy, and he’ll happily focus all his energy on playtime.Due to his size and strength, Captain would be best suited to an adult-only home. He generally gets along with other dogs but has shown some reactivity, so he may be happiest as the only dog in the household. Alternatively, careful introductions and time spent with a potential canine companion would be essential before adoption. He has also shown reactivity towards cats and would therefore need a cat-free home.Captain is looking for a stable, secure environment with an owner committed to continuing his training and helping him become the best version of himself. In return, he will offer loyalty, affection, and plenty of fun.He is fully vaccinated, microchipped, and treated for parasites and neutered.His adoption fee is £400, which helps rescue other dogs in need.Could you be the one to give Captain the home he deserves?

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Meet Elsa, a beautiful 4-year-old Border Collie who recently came into the care of Islay Dog Rescue after changes in her family’s circumstances meant they could no longer care for her.Elsa is an intelligent, high-energy girl who loves to play and adores her toys. Like many collies, she thrives when both her body and mind are kept busy, so she would greatly benefit from ongoing enrichment such as nose work, agility, problem-solving games, and interactive play.When meeting new dogs, Elsa can initially be reactive until she gets to know them. We believe she could do well living with a confident male dog who can match her energy levels and help build her confidence.Elsa’s lead training is currently a work in progress. She can pull on lead and will bark at passing cars, although she does not lunge. Her future adopter will need to be committed to continuing her training and helping her build calm, positive associations in these situations.She is highly food motivated, with a particular love of chicken—something that has been very useful in her ongoing training.Elsa would be best suited to an adult-only home.It is currently unknown whether Elsa could live with cats, but cat testing can be arranged if required.Vet visits are particularly challenging for Elsa, as she becomes extremely fearful, which has led to reactive behaviour in that environment. We are currently working on gentle desensitisation to help make future visits less stressful, but this will require time, patience, and understanding. We would strongly recommend her adopter speaks with their vet in advance of any appointments to put supportive measures in place.

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Jasper is a 8-year-old Bedlington Terrier, weighing approximately 8.9kg. He came into Islay Dog Rescue after his previous owners were no longer able to care for him. He is currently in foster, where he settled in quickly and has been getting on well with the resident dog, as well as other dogs he meets.He does like to playfully chase the resident cat, so would be best suited to a home without cats, or with very dog-savvy cats.Jasper is friendly and affectionate, while also appreciating his own space. He can display resource guarding around his food, so any adopters will need to be mindful of this and continue working on it with him. Due to this behaviour, he is not suitable to live with children.He is house trained and walks well on a lead. Jasper could live in a flat, provided he receives three regular walks per day he does not toilet indoors. He can be left alone for up to four hours and enjoys having the radio on for company.Jasper previously lived with a female owner and clearly has a soft spot for the ladies, though he has no issues living with or meeting men.Do you have space in your home and heart for this fun little character?He is fully vaccinated, microchipped, treated for parasites, assessed, and neutered.His adoption fee is £400, which goes directly towards helping to save the lives of dogs just like him.

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Meet Leonie – A Fragile Soul Learning About the WorldLeonie is a beautiful 2-year-old Romanian crossbreed with a very gentle nature and a story that tugs at the heart. She was born in a shelter and has grown up knowing very little beyond the shelter environment.Because of this, Leonie finds the world around her overwhelming and unfamiliar. She is an extremely nervous girl who is still trying to understand that new experiences can be safe. There isn’t a bad bone in her body—when she feels frightened, she simply freezes rather than trying to run or react.At present, Leonie is not confident enough to leave the safety of the rescue centre. She prefers to stay in the environment she knows, where she feels secure and protected. For this reason, she is not yet ready for adoption.However, Leonie is beginning her journey towards confidence. She is able to meet visitors in our enrichment room—a calm, controlled space where she can gently start to experience new people and situations at her own pace. With time, patience, and positive experiences, we are hopeful that Leonie will slowly begin to build her confidence and trust.Leonie will need very special adopters in the future—people who truly understand nervous dogs and are prepared to give her all the time she needs, without pressure or expectation.For now, Leonie is taking small but important steps forward.She is fully vaccinated, microchipped, neutered and up to date with parasite treatments.

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Lily is a beautiful 4-month-old crossbreed with a story that makes her all the more special. She and her five siblings were found abandoned in a cardboard box in Bosnia during freezing conditions when they were just 3 weeks old. Sadly, two of her siblings didn’t survive. Thanks to the support of Islay Dog Rescue and a local Bosnian shelter, Lily and her remaining siblings—Lucy, Louis, and Lucky—were brought safely to the UK for a second chance at life.Now thriving, Lily is a happy, healthy, and energetic puppy weighing 5.3kg, and she’s expected to grow into a small-to-medium-sized dog. She’s full of life and curiosity, just beginning her big adventure, and is looking for a loving home to guide her along the way.Lily hasn’t lived in a home before, so she’ll need support with all aspects of puppy training, including toilet training. She’s already started socialisation and lead training with staff and volunteers and is doing brilliantly. She’s friendly with both people and other dogs, and although she hasn’t yet met children, her gentle and affectionate nature suggests she could happily live in a family home—with supervised interactions with children, as with any young pup.As with many shelter raised puppies, Lily may initially be unsure of everyday household noises such as the TV or hoover. With patience, reassurance, and time, she will quickly learn that these new experiences are nothing to worry about.Lily is fully vaccinated, microchipped, treated for parasites, and has been tested for Brucella. She also has her APHA passport. Her adopter will be required to sign a neutering agreement.Her adoption fee is £500, which goes directly toward helping save more dogs like Lily.Could you be the one to give Lily the loving home she deserves?Our rescue centre relies on the support of the community to look after the dogs in its care.

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Lisa is an adorable 4-month-old crossbreed with a truly remarkable start to life. She and her five siblings were found abandoned in a cardboard box in Bosnia during freezing conditions when they were just 3 weeks old. Heartbreakingly, two of her siblings didn’t survive. With the help of Islay Dog Rescue and a local Bosnian shelter, Lisa and her three surviving siblings—Louis, Lily, and Lucky—were brought to the UK for a fresh start.Now thriving, Lisa is a happy, healthy, and lively little pup. Although the smallest of the litter at just 2.6kg, she more than makes up for it with her big personality! She’s a fun-loving, energetic bundle who adores attention and will happily demand belly rubs. Lisa is just beginning her big adventure and is looking for a loving home ready to guide her through all aspects of puppy training.Having never lived in a home before, Lisa will need support with toilet training and learning household routines. Staff and volunteers are continuing her socialisation and have started her lead training, and she’s making great progress. She’s friendly with both people and other dogs, and while she hasn’t yet met children, her young age and affectionate nature suggest she could do well in a family home—with supervised interactions, as with any puppy.Many shelter raised puppies may initially be alarmed by everyday household noises that they have not previously been exposed to, such as the TV or hoover, but with re-assurance and patience she should overcome this quickly.We believe Lisa will be a small-sized dog when fully grown.Lisa is fully vaccinated, microchipped, treated for parasites, and has been tested for Brucella. She also has her APHA passport. Her adopter will be required to sign a neutering agreement.Her adoption fee is £500, which goes directly toward helping save more dogs like Lisa.Could you be the one to give this tiny girl with the biggest personality the loving home she deserves?

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Louis is a handsome 4-month-old crossbreed with a truly remarkable start to life. He and his five siblings were found abandoned in a cardboard box in Bosnia during freezing conditions when they were just 3 weeks old. Sadly, two of his siblings didn’t survive. Thanks to the support of Islay Dog Rescue and a local Bosnian shelter, Louis and his three surviving siblings—Lisa, Lily, and Lucky—were brought safely to the UK for a second chance at life.Now thriving, Louis is a happy, healthy, and active pup. He has been tested for Brucella and has his APHA passport. He’s a fun-loving, energetic boy who is just beginning his big adventure and is looking for a home and family willing to support him through all aspects of puppy training.Having never lived in a home before, Louis is not yet toilet trained. However, he’s already showing how clever he is—walking nicely on a loose lead within his first few walks and quickly learning the “sit” command. Staff and volunteers are continuing to socialise him and build on his lead work and basic training.Like many shelter-raised puppies, Louis may initially be unsure of everyday household noises such as the TV or hoover. With patience, reassurance, and time, he will soon gain confidence in his new environment.Louis is friendly with both people and other dogs. Although he hasn’t yet met children, his young age and gentle nature suggest he could live happily in a family home, with supervised interactions as with any young pup.Louis currently weighs 8.5kg and is expected to grow into a small-to-medium-sized dog when fully grown.He is fully vaccinated, microchipped, treated for parasites, and his adopter will be required to sign a neutering agreement.His adoption fee is £500, which goes directly toward helping save more dogs like him.

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Meet Lucky– approx. 4 month old Crossbreed.Along with his 5 siblings Lucky was found abandoned in a cardboard box in Bosnia in freezing cold conditions when he was only 3 weeks old. Unfortunately, 2 of his siblings did not survive.Islay Dog Rescue supported the local Bosnian dog shelter to bring Lucky and his 3 surviving siblings, Lisa, Lily and #, to the UKNow at approximately 4 months old Luck a is a healthy and active pup. He has been tested for Brucella and has his APHA passport.He is a fun-loving energetic pup who is just beginning his big adventure and will need a home and family who are willing to work on all areas of puppy training with him.He has never lived in a house so is not yet toilet trained.Staff and volunteers are continuing to socialise him and have introduced him to lead walks though he is in the early days of this training.Many shelter raised puppies may initially be alarmed by everyday household noises that they have not previously been exposed to, such as the TV or hoover, but with re-assurance and patience he should overcome this quickly.

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Milan is a 3-year-old crossbreed from Romania, weighing around 21kg. This medium-sized boy has been through a lot, but his gentle spirit and heart warming “smile” shine through.He can be a little sensitive and nervous when meeting new people or facing unfamiliar situations. However, once he learns to trust you, Milan becomes incredibly affectionate and loves spending time with his humans. He has a playful side too—he enjoys toys, games, and walks beautifully on a lead.Milan gets along well with other dogs and, with careful introductions, could happily live with a canine companion. He has met a cat before and showed little interest until it ran—then the chase instinct kicked in—so a cat-free home (or one with a very dog-savvy cat) would be best.It’s unlikely Milan has lived in a home before, so he may need support with toilet training and settling into domestic life. Due to his initial wariness, he would be best suited to a calm home with no children or older, dog-aware children.Despite everything he’s been through, Milan is a happy, loving soul. With patience, reassurance, and time to adjust, he will blossom into a loyal and devoted companion.He is fully vaccinated, microchipped, and treated for parasites and neutered.His adoption fee is £400, which helps rescue other dogs in need.Could you be the calm, patient, and loving home Milan is waiting for?

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Milo is a 2-year-old Border Collie who has come into Islay Dog Rescue due to a change in his family’s circumstances.He’s a beautiful, intelligent boy with a real love of life and a playful nature. Milo enjoys spending time with his people and thrives on interaction and engagement.Milo has previously lived with children, but due to his energy levels and typical collie traits, we would recommend a home with children aged 8 and over.As a Border Collie, Milo is an active and highly intelligent dog who will need both physical exercise and mental stimulation to keep him happy. Any potential adopters who are new to the breed are encouraged to research typical collie traits and needs before applying. He is currently attending weekly training sessions with a staff member and is thriving on the challenges. While continuing formal training isn’t essential, Milo would greatly benefit from ongoing enrichment such as nose work, agility, problem-solving games, and interactive play.The good news is that Milo already has a great foundation—he is house trained, walks nicely on a lead, and travels well in the car.He gets on well with other dogs and could potentially live with one, but we would not recommend a home with cats.He is fully vaccinated, microchipped, and treated for parasites. Adoption is subject to a neutering agreement.Milo’s adoption fee is £400, which goes directly toward helping save more dogs like him.

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Meet Milo – 4-Year-Old Cocker Spaniel Looking for His Forever HomeMilo is a bright, affectionate 4-year-old Cocker Spaniel currently in the care of Islay Dog Rescue after his previous owners were sadly no longer able to care for him.True to his breed, Milo is full of energy and enthusiasm. He loves running, chasing his ball, and playing with his toys, so he’ll thrive in an active home that can meet both his physical and mental stimulation needs. He’s a clever boy who learns quickly, especially when treats like cocktail sausages, hot dogs, or ham are involved!Milo is also a well-mannered gentleman – he walks nicely on the lead, travels well in the car, and is fully house trained. He enjoys the company of other dogs and could potentially live with one following careful introductions. He has not yet been cat tested, but this can be arranged if needed.Affectionate and people-friendly, Milo loves cuddles and responds beautifully to praise. He has previously lived with children, but due to his lively nature, a home with children aged 8+ would be best.Milo will need adopters who can provide not just exercise, but also enrichment through training, scent work, agility, and interactive play to keep his clever mind busy.He is fully vaccinated, microchipped, and treated for parasites. Adoption is subject to a neutering agreement. His adoption fee is £400, which helps rescue other dogs in need.Could you be the active, loving home Milo is waiting f

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Meet Poppy – A Joyful Spirit Ready for Her Forever FamilyPoppy is a truly special girl whose resilience and happy nature shine through despite a difficult start in life. Abandoned on the streets, she was picked up by dog catchers and taken to a kill shelter in Romania. Thankfully, she was rescued and brought to safety, where she later had puppies—though heartbreakingly, none survived. Through it all, Poppy has remained wonderfully balanced, secure, and full of life.Born in 2021 and weighing 34.2kg, Poppy is a tall, striking girl with a zest for life that’s impossible to miss. She arrived at Islay Dog Rescue in February, and from the moment she stepped off the transport, it was as though she had always belonged. She settled in immediately, showing just how adaptable and trusting she truly is.Poppy absolutely loves getting out for walks and enjoys plenty of playtime in the arena. She has a fun, lively personality and can be a little boisterous at times—something that only adds to her charm! She especially loves to run, jump, and cavort around, making the most of every moment of freedom and fun.Despite her energy, Poppy is a well-rounded and emotionally secure dog who would thrive in a loving family home. She is looking for a home where she will be included as a valued member of the family—one that can offer her both the activity she enjoys and the companionship she deserves.Poppy has so much love to give and so much life to live. All she needs now is a place to call home.She is fully vaccinated, microchipped, neutered and up to date with parasite treatments.Her adoption fee is £400 which goes directly to helping save the lives of dogs just like her.