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Bodi is looking for a new home. He is just over 2 years of age and currently lives in Leicestershire but can be rehomed in a different part of the country. Bodi was rescued from Macedonia as a puppy by another Rescue and at 6 months old was adopted by a family. Bodi is a large active strong boy who weighs approximately 27 kg and is the size of a Labrador but with longer legs. He is a nervous boy and because of this he can be reactive to other dogs on walks but is better on a longer lead where he is it less restricted. He is also nervous with visitors to the house he does not know sometimes leading him to snap. He is being rehomed because he has proved to be too strong for the family who adopted him. They also have 2 cats and he has proved to be not cat friendly. We are looking for an adopter who is physically fit and has previous experience of working with a large reactive dog. He should not be rehomed with cats or children but may benefit from living with a confident resident dog. A semi rural location would be preferable. We are sure that with the right adopter who has the knowledge and experience he could become a better version of himself. To adopt this big, beautiful dog please contact us.

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Dana and her siblings were been born in kennels when their heavily pregnant mum was rescued from the streets. Dana and her siblings were been born in kennels when their heavily pregnant mum was rescued from the streets. They have grown up in kennels and Dana has never had a real home, but she has always been showered with love and made lots of doggy and human friends there. They have grown up in kennels and Dana has never had a real home, but she has always been showered with love and made lots of doggy and human friends there. Dana is medium size, she has a lovely character. She is also one of the liveliest from all the sisters, lovees to run and play with all the doggies, lives to explore and chill in the grass. Dana is medium size, she has a lovely character. She is also one of the liveliest from all the sisters, lovees to run and play with all the doggies, lives to explore and chill in the grass. Dana has been timid in the foster home but is slowly coming out of her shell. She’s very gentle and affectionate girl, and would lay on her back every chance she gets in order to get some belly scratches. She would be an amazing friend for another playful and active doggy. She gets on well with people, has basic lead training. She would be an amazing friend for another playful and active doggy. She gets on well with people, has basic lead training. Dana would benefit from living in a more rural neighbourhood, without too much traffic as she is not familiar with streets. Dana would benefit from living in a more rural neighbourhood, without too much traffic as she is not familiar with streets. Dana is spayed.

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Born May 2020, 23Kg, neutered, chipped, vaccinated, Lab mix female. She is a wonderful dog and has brought her owners lots of happiness.However they couldn’t keep her due to them planning a family and Dora not being suitable around kids. Since, Dora has spent 2 years in kennels waiting for someone to adopt her, without any success. She is incredibly clever, learns commands very quickly and LOVES to play! She is such a playful and happy girl and has her owners laughing every day with her cheeky personality. She travels well in the car, can be left at home alone. She used to enjoy playing with other like minded bouncy doggies, but since being in kennels has become quite reactive to other animals. She shows signs of fear based aggression and can be reactive to humans. Visitors can be managed once she knows people well, and she eventually does form close bonds with others outside of her family. She cannot be homed with children due to her reactivity and general bounciness. She is also very fearful of cats. Dora has undergone behavioural training for guarding food and spaces and has shown improvement with this. She’s an absolute joy, and anyone would be very lucky to have her. We are looking for a home with experienced dog owners who are able to manage fear reactivity. Dora needs to be homed as an only pet as she’s become reactive to dogs while in kennels. We would also prefer a calmer household in a rural/semi-rural environment for her. Multiple meets are necessary for Dora in the kennels in Blackpool.

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Looking for a Calm, Experienced Home Freya is a bright, quirky 3-year-old Kokoni mix (sheepdog/terrier type) with a personality you won’t forget. She was rescued as a puppy from the streets of Macedonia and has lived with us since she was 11 months old. Sadly, due to illness in our family, we’ve had to make the very difficult decision to find her a new, stable home where she can thrive. Freya is a special girl who has come a long way. When we first adopted her, she struggled with fear and had shown aggression in certain situations. Thanks to daily training and the support of behaviourists, she has progressed tremendously. She still has moments of anxiety, especially in unpredictable or high-stress environments, so she would do best in a calm, consistent home where she can feel safe and secure. She is full of character and charm – from her funny “circus paws” she does when she wants something, to her bold, loyal nature. She is fiercely attached to the people she trusts and loves to be close to them. Freya enjoys playing and running, though she’s fast and strong for short bursts (think collie!). She does resource-guard her food and treasures, and her herding instincts mean she likes to keep her family together – so little ones or chaotic environments aren’t ideal for her. Freya can be reactive to other dogs on walks, so introductions should be managed carefully, and we recommend she doesn’t live with cats. She’s used to human company and can be left for short periods, but she thrives with consistent attention and companionship. Health-wise, Freya has no hip sockets, but her muscles and tissues have compensated beautifully, and she moves and plays with confidence. She has a small patch on her head where her fur doesn’t grow, but it doesn’t bother her, and her amazing white “Teflon-like” coat stays bright and clean naturally. Freya isn’t a dog for everyone – she needs an experienced, patient, and loving person who can give her the calm and consistency she deserves. In return, she will offer loyalty, affection, and her endlessly unique personality. If you have the right home for Freya and are ready to meet her quirks and charms, she would love to hear from you.

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Hazel was rescued as a little fluffy puppy and sadly waited so long for a home that she spent her entire youth in Macedonian kennel. When she finally was adopted, it didn’t go well and she developed fear based reactivity. But she was lucky the perfect foster home came forward for her and with their experienced and dedicated training she has made huge development. The work with Hazel is still ongoing, but she is now ready for her forever home. Hazel has developed from a shy girl into a big personality who loves running around the house with her toys. She takes time to warm up to people, but once she gets to know you, she will be your best friend. She is loyal, loving and extremely intelligent. She loves cuddles and has a cheeky, playful personality. She is very obedient, and has learnt a lot of tricks which she is eager to show off. Being a typical shepherd dog, she loves to herd and instinctively protects her home. She bonds incredibly strongly with her ‘special person’, so becomes worried when left alone for too long. Hazel has developed from a shy girl into a big personality who loves running around the house with her toys. She takes time to warm up to people, but once she gets to know you, she will be your best friend This stunning girl is a large active dog and needs around two hours of walking (or equivalent exercise) a day, and regular training sessions to keep her mentally stimulated. She can live with a resident dog as long as they’re very confident and friendly as introductions can be a challenge. Although Hazel has made loads of progress with her reactivity she can still be nervous around strangers, and she is triggered by eye contact with people she doesn’t know. She is quite reactive towards dogs she doesn’t know, but becomes very friendly and playful with them after a few slow, careful meetings. The ideal home for Hazel is a calm adults only home with experienced people who will give her the training she needs to continue gaining confidence in the world. There must be a good size secure garden so she can enjoy being outside when weather is nice, and the location should not be too urban and have good, quiet walking areas nearby. Hazel can be potential bite risk in high-stress situations (most commonly when strange dogs are too close), so she needs a physically fit handler. She also may regress in new surroundings, so it’s crucial that her adopter has experience with proper handling of reactivity. Meeting her a couple of times will be recommended so she can get to know her new family before moving again. In the right hands, this beautiful girl has the potential to be the perfect dog! Spayed, microchipped and vaccinated. Lifelong rescue back up and adopter support provided.

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Jakes adopters have come very far with him but it turns out he needs a quieter home and we are looking for the perfect forever home or foster place for this black diamond. This gourgeous boy is an incredibly loyal and affectionate dog, who loves a fuss and wants to be close to his owners. He loves to play tug and chase balls around the garden. Whilst he does tend to resource guard some toys/items, he has made good progress in reducing this behaviour through developing trust with this owners and understanding that he doesn’t need to guard. Feeding by hand has been a good way to develop trust and continuing this will help him gain further confidence over time. He can be cautious of new people, but through proper and gradual introductions he is able to build a good level of trust and has improved so much since arriving in the UK. He needs to have his own quiet space to decompress and relax after meals; he is crate trained and will sleep there at night and various times during the day. He is an energetic dog and mental stimulation is essential for him – snuffle matts and other activity toys helps with managing his energy levels. Jakes ideal home will be a quiet household with no kids or other dogs, and owners with energy, patience and an understanding that he will need time to settle in to his new surroundings. Access to a garden and rural environment/green space is important. He needs at least two decent length walks a day, and time must be spent on training and obedience. He is only reactive towards dogs when they invade his personal space and outstay their welcome. He tends to be happy with interacting and even playing with female dogs, so socialisation is possible. It will just take time and perseverance. He is very clever and has picked up basic commands quickly, as well as making significant progress in recall and lead obedience. He will take some time to settle into his new home and may seem detached at first – this is not unusual for a rescue dog in a new environment. Jake needs people who will dedicate time and effort to continue his positive development, and he will be a fantastic dog in the right environment. Neutered, vaccinated & microchipped

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Leah’s Story Leah didn’t have an easy start in life. As a puppy, she was kept on a balcony by an addict and only survived because kind neighbours managed to throw her food.Soon after, she was abandoned on the streets and not long afterwards, she became pregnant.Thankfully, caring neighbours stepped in and had her spayed immediately, but Leah was still struggling to cope with life on the streets. She would follow children around the playground, hoping someone might take her home… but no one ever did. After a short and distressing stay in a public shelter, we stepped in and moved her to kennels and shortly afterwards she was adopted by a lovely family. Unfortunately, we have now received the sad news that Leah needs to be rehomed. The family’s other dog is not coping well with her, and the current dynamics are not meeting Leah’s needs as they had hoped. About Leah Leah missed out on vital love and care in her early years. She had to learn how to survive on the streets with no food and no support, and adapting to life in a home was a big change for her.She has had to learn how to share, how to play appropriately, how to settle indoors, and how to manage her excitement without becoming nippy. Despite this difficult beginning, Leah has blossomed into a funny, affectionate 2-year-old mixed terrier with a huge personality and an even bigger heart. She is: very playful and full of curiosity highly intelligent and responsive to training eager for mental stimulation, training games, and one-to-one attention already familiar with many commands patient around food and able to wait for instruction Walks are still very exciting for her, and in those moments she can forget her training. She can also become overwhelmed in certain situations—particularly around other dogs—and does have a few specific triggers that can make her reactive.That said, with the right support, structure, and understanding, Leah has already made incredible progress and continues to improve every day. The Home She Needs Leah will thrive in a calm, consistent environment where she feels safe and secure. Ideally we are looking for: a home without other pets or children (even though she loves playing with kids. She needs consistent training and family members that can all collaborate on that) someone who can build a trusting, one-to-one bond with her (a single person or couple would be ideal) an active lifestyle that includes enrichment, training, adventure Leah absolutely adores cuddles and will happily jump into bed with her person when given the chance. She loves drying herself off on the bedsheets and snuggling under a blanket ️ We know there is someone out there who would love an energetic, intelligent girl like Leah, someone who would enjoy going on hikes with her, dedicate time to training, and provide the calm environment she needs to become the very best version of herself. Please help us share her story far and wide so we can find her the forever home she deserves! Leah is spayed, vaccinated, healthy, and comes with full Rescue Back Up.

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This gorgeous girl was originally rescued from the streets of Macedonia. She was adopted and travelled to the UK several years ago. Sadly over the years in her home she developed reactivity and the family returned her to us. Her anxiety and resulting reactivity was quite severe and to give her the best possibilities for a new beginning we found a rehab centre where she stayed for several months. There was improvement but it was when she was moved to Sakima’s Sanctuary in Blackpool at Poulton le Fylde that she really began gaining confidence. The lovely staff at the sanctuary have worked so hard with her and the results are amazing – she is like a different dog! Luna is now ready to find her forever home with someone who is dedicated to continue training and supporting her. This gorgeous girl was originally rescued from the streets of Macedonia. She was adopted and travelled to the UK several years ago. Sadly over the years in her home she developed reactivity and the family returned her to us. Her anxiety and resulting reactivity was quite severe and to give her the best possibilities for a new beginning we found a rehab centre where she stayed for several months. There was improvement but it was when she was moved to Sakima’s Sanctuary in Blackpool at Poulton le Fylde that she really began gaining confidence. The lovely staff at the sanctuary have worked so hard with her and the results are amazing – she is like a different dog! Luna is now ready to find her forever home with someone who is dedicated to continue training and supporting her. Luna is a beautiful, healthy and very intelligent Border Collie. She is a clever cookie who really enjoys using her brain and loves agility, obedience training and long walks with the people she trusts. Her need for space and understanding is high and her adopter must be aware of her reactivity and the importance of ongoing training and management to continue her positive development. Luna is a beautiful, healthy and very intelligent Border Collie. She is a clever cookie who really enjoys using her brain and loves agility, obedience training and long walks with the people she trusts. Her need for space and understanding is high and her adopter must be aware of her reactivity and the importance of ongoing training and management to continue her positive development. This bundle of joy is lovely and a funny little tapdancer who walks with happy feet and pride in each step. She is giddy and jumps up and seems like she wants a lot of attention but she does not, she’s just happy to see you, a little chin tickle and a good girl is what she likes. She doesn’t know what to do with lots of physical attention and it makes her insecure, so it is important not to overload her. She is a sweet girl but needs someone with good common sense and understanding. is lovely and a funny little tapdancer who walks with happy feet and pride in each step. She is giddy and jumps up and seems like she wants a lot of attention but she does not, she’s just happy to see you, a little chin tickle and a good girl is what she likes. She doesn’t know what to do with lots of physical attention and it makes her insecure, so it is important not to overload her. She is a sweet girl but needs someone with good common sense and understanding. Because of her past she needs time to warm up to new people, and she can be a bit weary in new surroundings, but the trust in her humans helps her cope. Hence multiple meets and bonding will be needed before taking this wonderful girl home. She likes gentle affection on her terms but is not a cuddle bug – on the contrary she is quite happy to be on her own. Luna has come a very long way and her reactivity towards other dogs has improved immensely. She has even built friendship with one of the other dogs at the sanctuary and likes going for walks together with him. She is now also doing really well on walks in quiet areas in general and while she used to be afraid of the car, she has come to love going for drives, knowing that it is so much fun to go to explore new places with the people she trusts. Luna has come a very long way and her reactivity towards other dogs has improved immensely. She has even built friendship with one of the other dogs at the sanctuary and likes going for walks together with him. She is now also doing really well on walks in quiet areas in general and while she used to be afraid of the car, she has come to love going for drives, knowing that it is so much fun to go to explore new places with the people she trusts. The ideal home for Luna will be a calm, adult only family, with people who will enjoy walks in rural surroundings, training and activities like agility and mental exercises. With multiple meets and gradual introduction she can be with another dog, but the ideal home will be as an only dog. Spayed, vaccinated & microchipped

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Fostered in Nottingham. Nottingham. Stacey is an absolute sweetheart – you will not find a better family pet than her! She is always happy and friendly, looking for cuddles and love. With her big smile she simply charms everyone who meets her. When she was young Stacey was caught in a catch-neuter-release program and was supposed to be released again. But while she was in the public shelter, the city council decided they wanted the dogs put down instead! Thankfully a local private shelter took Stacey in and saved her life. This nugget of gold has been overlooked in the shelter for years, perhaps because she has an issue with her hind legs. One leg is a bit shorter than the other and doesn’t function entirely normal as you can see in her videos below. She walks a little oddly but otherwise she is not very bothered and with supplements and good food she can live a good long life. Long term she may develop arthritis and need painkillers, but at the moment she is absolutely fine. We would love to find this beautiful girl a home so she does not have to grow old in the shelter. She is such a lovely girl and will make a wonderful addition to any family.Stacey is sweet and gentle with everyone she meets, she likes children and gets along wonderfully with other dogs. Spayed, microchipped and fully vaccinated. Spayed, microchipped and fully vaccinated.

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Suzy is a gorgeous 10 year old lady currently living in bonny Scotland. She is gentle, quirky and has a huge heart. Everyone says she is the sweetest girl. She loves her cosy bed and adores her food. She doesn’t interact much with the other dogs in her foster home yet; she doesn’t bother them (or the parrot!) or cause a fuss, she just enjoys doing her own thing and watching the world go by. She gets excited when her foster mum comes home and greets her with a happy, waggy tail. She would love to go for a walk but is still a bit frightened of the lead so hasn’t been out yet. This will just take a bit of time and patience. She gets excited wiggles when the harness comes out though. Suzy is making lovely progress in her foster home and now enjoys gentle touch and loves cuddles and strokes from her trusted humans, something which she once didn’t allow. She loves to follow her foster mum around the garden like a shadow and sits beside her on the sofa to watch TV. She is sociable in her own funny way – especially with visitors. She likes to check their bags for treats! She would suit a forever home with someone who understands her quirks and recognises the sweetness in her quiet ways. While she can’t yet be walked or cuddled, she really does love being near people. She would be an ideal companion for an older person who is searching for gentle company and a soft little friend to share their days with. Suzy is vaccinated and neutered with full rescue back up. She has lived with dogs and is OK with cats and small furries.

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Toby was abandoned as a little pup on the streets of Macedonia and rescued by an old lady. She fostered him while her health allowed it, and this was a crucial period for Toby’s development as he learned that there are some good people in the world. Toby was abandoned as a little pup on the streets of Macedonia and rescued by an old lady. She fostered him while her health allowed it, and this was a crucial period for Toby’s development as he learned that there are some good people in the world. Unfortunately, the lady’s health prevented her from taking care of him as time passed and he has now found himself in kennels. Unfortunately, the lady’s health prevented her from taking care of him as time passed and he has now found himself in kennels. Toby is a big teddy bear with a big heart once he trusts you, he’s playful and loves his kong especially throwing it up in the air! Toby is anxious with new people especially men and takes time to trust them but once he does he’s a loyal trusted friend! Toby has enjoyed getting to know and playing with his little buddy Mischa who is quarter of his side. Type of home for him would be with one other in a quiet household who can build his trust and work on training him to trust others.

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About Willow Willow is a 6-year-old Labrador cross who had a loving home for five years – until everything she knew was suddenly taken from her. Through no fault of her own, a heartbreaking combination of health and housing challenges in her family meant they were faced with the devastating decision to give her up… or have her put to sleep. Thankfully, one of our amazing foster families stepped in to give her a lifeline. But Willow is now struggling. She went from a peaceful, familiar home to a busy foster environment with multiple dogs and a lot of sudden change. It’s left her anxious, stressed, and reactive – particularly to men, which wasn’t an issue in her previous home. This gentle, laid-back girl has been through a whirlwind of change and loss. She’s confused, overwhelmed, and needs a calm, stable environment to help her feel safe again. Personality Willow is truly a sweetheart at heart. She’s quiet, relaxed, and loving – or at least she was, until her world was turned upside down. We strongly believe that her current behaviours are not permanent and are simply a response to the upheaval she’s experienced in just a short space of time. She needs understanding, space, and time to decompress – and with the right home, we believe the old Willow will shine through again. Could Willow Be Your Next Family Member? We are urgently seeking a female-only, animal-free, long-term foster home for Willow where she can regain her sense of security. She deserves so much more than this stressful limbo. Willow is currently in Kent, but can be fostered anywhere in the UK.️ Rescue backup, insurance, and vet care are fully covered. We only have a few weeks to find the right place for her. Please consider fostering or sharing to help us find Willow the safe haven she so desperately needs. To apply to foster Willow, please contact us via the page for an application form.