About North Clwyd Animal Rescue

North Clwyd Animal Rescue (NCAR) was founded in 1978 after a stray lurcher named Lady arrived at the home of founder Anne Owen, inspiring the creation of a rescue to save unclaimed dogs facing euthanasia. What began as a small group of volunteers boarding dogs and fundraising locally grew into a registered charity committed to rescuing and rehoming vulnerable animals. Through years of dedication, fundraising and generous donations, the charity secured and converted its own premises in the early 1990s, with volunteers playing a vital role in building the kennels and catteries. Today, NCAR continues its mission to provide safety, care and second chances to animals in need.

Contact Information

LocationHolywell, Wales
Charity Number515195

Dogs Available from North Clwyd Animal Rescue

53 dogs available
Angel, a 2 years old female Crossbreed available for adoption from North Clwyd Animal Rescue in Wales

North Clwyd Animal Rescue

Angel

Wales
SexFemale
Age2 years
BreedCrossbreed

Angel's Notes:Angel is a sweet girl who was understandably very nervous when she first came to us after being handed in as a stray, unfortunately nobody has come forward to claim her so she is now looking for her forever home.We did manage to get some more info about her from a member of the public which has given us an insight into her background, unfortunately, her past is a sad one. She did recently find a home but was sadly returned a couple of days later due to the owner struggling to manage her when she got overexcited and started heavily mouthing. This beautiful girl requires plenty of patience and understanding after all she has been through.She is an extremely loving girl once she gets to know you and loves to give you lots of cuddles! Due to mistreatment when she was younger she can be unsure of new people initially, especially of men but but can be won around quite easily once she knows that you are not going to hurt her. She has sadly had quite a hard life up to now with no stability, and would really benefit from a home with people who will be dedicated to her and her socialisation.Angel absolutely loves running around playing with toys, especially tennis balls! She is an energetic girl and will require plenty of physical exercise and mental stimulation in order to meet her needs. She would be the perfect running partner/adventure buddy for someone!We have been introducing her to other dogs and she seems to get on with them really well out and about, she can potentially live with another dog as long as introductions went well here at the rescue. Due to her being a timid girl, she is looking for a home with sensible older teenagers.We really hope that the right home comes along for her soon as she is struggling with kennel life.

Angus, a 2 years old male Crossbreed available for adoption from North Clwyd Animal Rescue in Wales

North Clwyd Animal Rescue

Angus

Wales
SexMale
Age2 years
BreedCrossbreed

Angus's Notes:Angus is a handsome lad who originally came into our care as a stray and no one came forward to claim him, we did manage to find him a new home but he has sadly come back due to being too much for his owner. He is now looking for a new home and we hope he finds a suitable active home soon as he is a friendly lad who is sadly struggling with kennel life.Angus is friendly and likes to meet people and is always very interested in his surroundings, he will make a great adventure buddy for someone as he is quite confident and loves being out and about walking.He can be quite strong on the lead here and will require ongoing training to help with this but we also feel he will calm down quite a lot once he is out of kennels and is getting a lot of exercise. Angus likes running and sniffing in our secure paddocks, at the moment he doesn’t have any recall so he will require training in a few areas and will thrive in a home with owners who have the time to dedicate to him. He is looking for a home with sensible teenagers 14+. He is looking for a home with 6ft fences in the garden and he will need to be supervised when let out there as he did turn out to be a bit of an escape artist when he first went to his previous home. He is looking for a home where he won’t be left alone much as he thrives on human company.In his previous home he would get quite barky when he saw other dogs, this isn’t a behaviour he displays here at the rescue much and we do think with the right owners this will improve. He is looking to be the only pet in the home but with continued socialisation out and about.We hope a suitable home comes along soon for this handsome boy!can live with older childrenfriendly with strangerscan't live with dogscan't live with young children

Atari, a 3 years old female Crossbreed available for adoption from North Clwyd Animal Rescue in Wales

North Clwyd Animal Rescue

Atari

Wales
SexFemale
Age3 years
BreedCrossbreed

Woof woof! My name is Atari and I am a beautiful girl ready to find my forever home :)Atari's Notes:Atari is a beautiful girl who originally came into our care as a stray, she was rehomed for a short period but was returned as unfortunately she didn’t get on with the other dog in the home.She is a lovely and affectionate girl with people she is familiar with, she can be a little unsure of some men but is easily won around with treats and is much better when she is able to approach in her own time.. we have been working on this with her during her stay and she has built bonds with many male volunteers since her arrival. She has clearly lacked socialisation before coming into our care but due to her only being young still, with the right people by her side we know she will blossom.Atari generally interacts well with other dogs when she is out walking and tends to ignore them, but we now know that she isn’t keen on sharing her space/home with other animals. Due to this, she is looking for a home where she will be the only pet and get all of the attention to herself! She will benefit from further socialisation with dogs. Atari can be rehomed with sensible teenagers 16+ due to her occasional nervousness, size and bouncy behaviour at times.She really loves being out and about exploring, she generally walks well on lead once her excitement has worn off! She loves playing with toys and pottering around in the garden. She is looking for a home where she won’t be left for long hours as she loves having company, in the home she was being left for 4 hours max and settled well – just hide the recycling from her!We really hope that she finds her forever home soon as she has so much potential to be an amazing companion for someone.can live with older childrencan't live with dogs

Barkby, a 2 years old male Crossbreed available for adoption from North Clwyd Animal Rescue in Wales

North Clwyd Animal Rescue

Barkby

Wales
SexMale
Age2 years
BreedCrossbreed

Status: Reserved.RESERVEDWooof! I'm Barkby and I'm a big friendly guy looking for a home full of love and adventures :)Barkby's Notes:Barkby is a handsome big lad who came in to us after being found as a stray, sadly nobody came forward to claim him or give us any information on him, so he is now looking for his new forever home.He is a big playful boy with lots and lots of love to give, he doesn’t quite realise his size at times and tries to greet everyone he meets with lots of enthusiasm! He would definitely benefit from a home with people who had an interest in training and the patience to help teach him some manners and boundaries. This has been started with him here at the rescue and he is doing so well! Although he means no harm anyone interested in him will need to be confident with big dogs.Barkby absolutely loves playing with toys and running around the secure paddocks here at the rescue and he enjoys being out and about exploring new places too. He can be quite strong on lead but we are working on this and he is already showing improvements when calm, this will need to be continued when he goes to his new home in order to have full control of him when out walking.We have introduced him to a variety of dogs since being with us and he seems to really like their company! He loves to play but as we expected, he can be too full on for some dogs. We will continue to assess him and mix him further but we do think he may have the potential to live with a compatible dog as long as the introductions go well here at the rescue, but would equally be fine as the only pet too. We feel that he is best suited to a home with sensible older teenagers due to his size and how excitable he can be at times.Barkby is very eager to please, is quick to learn and is highly trainable – he is very food motivated and focuses on his handler well. He really does have so much potential, he just needs someone with time to put into him!We really hope that he finds his forever home soon as he will make such an amazing companion can live with older childrenfriendly with dogsfriendly with strangers

Bunny, a 8 years old female Crossbreed available for adoption from North Clwyd Animal Rescue in Wales

North Clwyd Animal Rescue

Bunny

Wales
SexFemale
Age8 years
BreedCrossbreed

Bunny's Notes:Bunny is a lovely girl who has come into our care as a stray and no one has come forward to claim her, so she is now up for adoption and looking for a new home. Bunny only has three legs – this doesn’t hold her back or phase her at all! She is a friendly girl who loves meeting new people and giving hugs + kisses, she can be boisterous at times so we feel she will be best suited to a home with sensible children aged 12+ in her next home – she is still under assessment so this may change in the future.During her stay so far she has shown interest in playing with other dogs – we will continue to test her around dogs during her stay with us. She may have potential to live with a compatible dog in her next home, one that is similar sized will be best. We feel that she will also thrive as the only pet in the home. Due to us not having any history on Bunny she is looking for a cat free home.She loves her walks and being out and about so will require daily exercise in her next home. She can pull on lead at times so will need more work in this area.We really hope she finds a new home soon so that she can get back to enjoying home comforts

Callie, a 7 years old female Crossbreed available for adoption from North Clwyd Animal Rescue in Wales

North Clwyd Animal Rescue

Callie

Wales
SexFemale
Age7 years
BreedCrossbreed

Callie's Notes:Callie is a pretty girl who was rehomed from us in 2024. She has recently been returned to us due to a change of circumstances in the home, and Callie becoming too much for her owner to handle as a result of this. She doesn’t cope well in kennels so we really hope we are able to find her the right home soon. She came into us as a stray orignially so we don’t have previous history before 2024.Callie is a sensitive girl who is looking for a home with owners who are used to managing dogs with some behavioural issues – in general Callie is well behaved in the home, she is fine to be left alone for a few hours and isn’t destructive, is fully house trained and is fine to be handled all over by people that she trusts. Callie sadly isn’t good with strangers in the home/out and about or other animals so is looking for a specific type of home due to this. She can be reactive and stressy on walks in busier areas so will be best living in a quiet area, her previous owners would also hire a secure paddock for her twice a week which she loved.Callie needs owners who are physically capable of handling her and are willing to work on her issues with her with our support. She is more wary of men than women due to past experiences. She is food motivated which helps with her training and she really does have a lot of potential with the right owner.Callie is looking for a home as the only pet in an adult only home as this is what will suit her best. Callie loves running around in our secure area on site, especially playing with toys! When you know her, she is incredible affectionate and sweet. She’ll happily sit on your lap for cuddles and of course, treats are her favourite thing! She is quite a stressy girl in kennels so we hope a home comes along soon.good on the leadis toilet trainedcan't live with dogscan't live with children

Chester, a 2 years old male Lurcher available for adoption from North Clwyd Animal Rescue in Wales

North Clwyd Animal Rescue

Chester

Wales
SexMale
Age2 years
BreedLurcher

Chester's Notes:Meet Chester – your future best friend Chester is a big-hearted, lovable goofball who’s ready to find a home of his own. Found as a stray, he went straight into foster care and has proven himself to be an absolute star ever since.We think Chester is around 1–2 years old, with all the fun and curiosity of a young dog. He’s fully housetrained, sleeps soundly through the night, travels well in the car, and can be left for short periods with a canine companion. He’s also great with other dogs and dog-savvy children.Chester is a clever boy who learns quickly and would really thrive with someone who can continue his training and keep his mind engaged. That said, he’s just as happy curling up on the sofa for a cuddle. He truly has the best of both worlds: playful oversize puppy and a wonderfully relaxed nature.Like many young dogs, Chester has a few quirks. He’s very food-motivated (which makes training easier!), but it does mean unattended snacks may mysteriously disappear. He’s also quite the athlete with an impressive jump, so he’ll need an extra secure garden to keep him safe. And while he loves other dogs and could live with compatible dogs in his next home, he’s not suited to homes with cats or small pets.Chester hasn’t had the easiest start— he was very underweight when found, but his joyful, affectionate personality shines through. He’s a big softie who gives the most amazing cuddles and approaches life with pure enthusiasm once he knows you.All Chester needs now is someone to call his own—a person or family to share adventures, sofa time, and lots of love.Could that be you? Chester is currently in a foster home and isn’t on site at the rescue. Please send in an application form and we can arrange for potential adopters to meet with him and his foster-carer can live with other dogsfriendly with strangersgood on the leadcan’t live with cats

Crosby, a 2 years old male Crossbreed available for adoption from North Clwyd Animal Rescue in Wales

North Clwyd Animal Rescue

Crosby

Wales
SexMale
Age2 years
BreedCrossbreed

Crosby's Notes:Crosby is a handsome lad who came into our care as a stray recently, he was very scared and defensive during his first few days here so we have taken our time to get to know and assess him and now feel that he is ready to start the search for the right forever home.His new home would need to be a quiet adult only home with people who are confident and experienced with dogs. He has started to show us his sweet and cheeky side recently. He is looking for a home as the only pet and will need owners that are dedicated to being patient with him and working with him to help him grow in confidence further and thrive. In general Crosby is quite a chilled low energy boy but he does love his walks and being out and about exploring. He will need a secure garden to potter in during the day time. He likes toys and is food motivated which will help with his training. Crosby can get over-excited at times and has mouthed arms on a few occasions so we will continue to assess him and work with him on this during his stay with us.Crosby can be strong on lead so needs owners who are physically capable of handling him. He is looking to be the only pet in the home as he can be hit and miss when meeting dogs here on site.Anyone interested in rehoming Crosby must be willing to visit him a few times at our site in Trelogan to build a bond before taking him home. We know his rehoming requirements probably come across as being limited and specific but we have to get it right for him. We really hope the right home comes along soon for him can't live with children

Dolly, a 5 years old female Pocket Bully available for adoption from North Clwyd Animal Rescue in Wales

North Clwyd Animal Rescue

Dolly

Wales
SexFemale
Age5 years
BreedPocket Bully

Woof! My name is Dolly and I am a sweet girl and I really love my friends here at the rescue, but I can't wait to find my forever home.Dolly's Notes:Dolly is an anxious girl who came to the rescue as a stray. She was rehomed but was sadly returned to us due to her owner struggling to manage her nervous behaviour when out on walks.When Dolly originally came into us she was absolutely terrified on arrival and took some persuading to become friends. She is very food motivated so we have been working on her issues with strangers by everyone she meets giving her lots of treats. This will continue to be a work in progress when she goes to a new home.She does lack confidence when out walking and is easily spooked by a variety of different things, and she can take some persuasion to get her walking. Off lead in our paddock, she is super playful and loves burning off some steam! Dolly does get very anxious of other dogs, and although we have started to work on this with her, we would be looking for a home as the only pet in a home and this work will need to be continued. All advice and help will be given by our behaviour team here at NCAR.Due to her nervous nature, Dolly is looking for a home without children living in the home or visiting. She needs a home with owners who are calm and confident and can build Dolly’s self esteem. Underneath her fear – she is a sweet girl who deserves a second chance!can't live with dogscan't live with children

Drax, a 2 years old male Lurcher available for adoption from North Clwyd Animal Rescue in Wales

North Clwyd Animal Rescue

Drax

Wales
SexMale
Age2 years
BreedLurcher

Drax's Notes:Drax is a sweet boy that originally came to us as a stray, he recently was adopted but sadly returned for being too much for the resident dog. We really hope that his next home is his final home as he is a very loving boy.Drax was quite timid when he first arrived as a stray, he could be quite nervous meeting new people but this has got better while he has been with us. He is a very friendly boy and always loves a good cuddle. He loves his toys and treats so he is very easy to train.He was very well behaved in the home, just too excitable for the other calm dog in the home. Going forward we are looking for a home with Drax as the only dog. It is very important that his new owners are dedicated to training him and working with him on his ongoing socialisation. Here at the rescue he is generally friendly with dogs but apparently in the home he could be barky with other dogs when out on walks – we will continue to work with him on this during his stay with us but new owners will need to do the same.Drax has shown to have a high prey drive so cannot be rehomed with cats or small furries.Drax settled well during the day when he was left alone so can be left up to 4 hours, he was fully housetrained in the home and generally well behaved. He did have 4/6ft fencing but would jump over them so would need 6ft+ fencing and to be supervised in the garden.Drax does have a medical condition called Distichia, where he has extra eyelashes irritating his eye. These have been removed recently but will return so will need further treatment. We can give more details to anyone interested.Generally Drax has had a unsettled few months and with him being so young, this can affect him going into adulthood so we really hope he finds his next home soon as he is such a friendly boy and deserves a lovely home.can live with sensible childrenfriendly with dogsfriendly with strangersgood on the leadis toilet trainedmedical issues

Dre, a 8 years old male French Bulldog available for adoption from North Clwyd Animal Rescue in Wales

North Clwyd Animal Rescue

Dre

Wales
SexMale
Age8 years
BreedFrench Bulldog

Dre's Notes:Dre is a lovely lad who came into our care as a stray and no one came forward to claim him so sadly we have no previous history on him. Since his arrival we have been getting to know him and assessing him, and we have found him to be a lovely boy. He is well behaved here in kennels and tries very hard to stay clean which indicates that he is likely to be house trained in the home. He walks well on the lead and loves to be out and about exploring, he likes to potter and sniff everything possible!We have started assessing him around other dogs and he has shown to be hit and miss around them, he can get a bit grumpy when meeting them so we feel he will be best in a home as the only pet. We feel that he could be rehomed with sensible dog-savvy children aged 8+ who will respect his space when needed.Dre loves meeting people and has been friendly with everyone he has met, he has started to go out for short walks with our volunteers and really enjoys them. He needs a home with people who have done some research on the breed as they do require some extra care especially in warmer weather. He does have some sensitive skin so we are trialling him on a stable high quality diet currently.He is very sweet and cuddly and will thrive being the centre of attention in a home environment so we really hope he finds a new home very soon.

Elsie, a 4 years old female Crossbreed available for adoption from North Clwyd Animal Rescue in Wales

North Clwyd Animal Rescue

Elsie

Wales
SexFemale
Age4 years
BreedCrossbreed

WORKING WITHWoof! I'm Elsie and I am deaf.Elsie's Notes:Elsie is a gorgeous girl who came to the rescue as a stray. She is a very bouncy girl who doesn’t seem to have had much input into her training. She is mostly deaf which makes her training a little more complex.She is a funny girl who will chase balls and toys around the paddock, and she very cheeky as it becomes a game when we’re trying to catch her! She is full of energy so she will thrive in a home where she will get plenty of exercise, she would be an amazing adventure buddy. She does know some hand signals which help to calm her down and sit. She is very clever and eager to learn new things, anyone interested in dog training, Elsie would be great! She does likes other dogs, and so we do feel going with another dog may help her training but she is very full on and with her size, she can be a bit too bouncy.She does get easily fixated on moving objects, such as leaves blowing and likes to chase them on walks. She is gen-con trained which helps with her strength. She sometimes gets nervous of large and fast moving traffic, she needs a bit of guidence with the outside world. She goes out with voluteers and staff, and loves nothing more than going for a long walk, plenty of sniffing and exploring and she will always sit on your lap after a walk for cuddles! She definitely doesn’t know her size!Elsie has so much potential and her character really is lovely. Due to her size and lack of manners, we would be looking for a home with older children in their teens who will want to get involved in her training. We really hope she finds some interest soon as she really is an amazing dog.Dog of the week this week is this amazing girl Elsie looking for her new home! #ncar #rescue #animalrescue #rescuedog #dogrescue #dog #dogsoftiktok #forever #love #home #adoptdontshop #rescuedogsoftiktok #adogisforlife #adoptadoguk #findeachother #dogoftheweekcan live with older childrencan live with sensible childrenfriendly with dogsfriendly with strangerscan’t live with catsmedical issues

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