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Arlo is now ready for adoption. Arlo was reserved but the home check showed this wasn’t quite the right home for him.Here is his foster-mum’s write-up…“Arlo is a fox-red lab boy, intact at the moment but booked in for his op the beginning of May. He came to us 5 weeks ago, having been surrendered by his family due to changing circumstances. He settled within a few days with our two lab boys and it was immediately clear what a well looked after and loved dog he must have been.He loves his cuddles and is very affectionate and likes to be with his humans as often as possible as he does need frequent gentle reassurance. He is a perfect companion when I am working from home, happy to lie in the office in his bed and snooze. (he is a bit of a snorer!)I have been able to leave him for a couple of hours, both with our two dogs and on his own. His previous owners had crated him, but I did not find this necessary for any behaviour reasons. He has been a perfect house guest and hasn’t got into any mischief when I have not been around. He slept downstairs with our two dogs from the first night without any problems and has continued to do so.He is completely house trained, although you need to make sure he is let out regularly as he does not seem to ask if he needs it. He is an athletic boy who adores his walks and has thrived on the structure of a regularly timed morning walk, after which he is happy to snooze the day away. He seems to need the walk to do his morning business as I do not think he is used to doing it in the garden.To say he is scent driven is a bit of an understatement, so a walk with lots of sniffs is perfect for him. He does like to play ball, so once he has burned off some mental energy will play fetch, until a new smell comes along or he sees another dog to go and say hello to.Whoever has him will have to work on recall, as ears are definitely firmly shut if there is something / someone more interesting for him to smell or say hello to. When he has been off lead and run off to another dog, he generally circles them a couple of times, sniffs and then comes back. Unfortunately, he does not seem to be food driven, so the promise of treats can’t compete with a new friend or smell.On lead he is a puller and came with a Halti nose strap, which he was clearly used to. We quickly transitioned him over to a figure of 8 lead, which is what we use with our boys because we find it more versatile and simpler. He has adapted brilliantly to this and I think even pulls less. This means I can slip the nose part off if it is not needed.He is very excited and interested to meet any new dog and will pull towards them. However, he is a super friendly chap and although a bit too full-on for some dogs, once he has said hello is happy to move on. On the occasions when another dog has growled or snarled at him, he has not reacted at all.We recently went on a family holiday (13 people and 10 dogs) to Cornwall. He seemed unphased by all of the new people, places and activity, and even thrived on the busy environment. Everyone fell in love with him and he was in his element with all of the cuddles from my nieces. You could normally find him of an evening, tucked up amongst my nieces on the sofa, upside down, legs in the air getting tummy rubs and cuddles.Anyone who adopts Arlo will be getting a super family dog who has so much love to give. He fully deserves someone who can give him kindness, love, time and companionship, as he will return it fully”.We would ideally like Arlo to go with another similar-sized dog if possible as he gets on so well with the resident labs.Arlo will be five years old next month.

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Bella is under assessment in a foster home.

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Charlie is under assessment in a foster home.

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“Cooper is a three-year-old, now vaccinated and neutered male. He is said to be a Cockerpoo but looks to just be a working cocker spaniel.He’s extremely affectionate and a pro-cuddler. He’s used to be crated overnight and also at various times of the day.He arrived rather obese at 15.8kg, but is now 14kg and he ought to lose some more.He tends to start off overexcited by dogs and can be humpy and a bit of a pest. Once settled he’s great but if going to live with other dogs you will need to implement management to start with.Cooper would suit an experienced home, with older dog-savvy kids and no cats. And with or without resident dogs depending on the person’s willingness to guide Cooper from being ‘too much’ initially.He will likely exhibit some ‘naughty’ behaviours initially when getting used to new people/new home, such as sleeve pulling and picking things up. He doesn’t do it here as he’s earned his freedom gradually and isn’t overwhelmed/unsettled.He would thrive doing some pet gundog type games mixed into his walks to satisfy his mind.He is an absolutely lovely, playful boy who someone will be lucky to have!”

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Dolly is still looking for her forever home. Here is her foster-mum’s write-up…“Meet Dolly, a beautiful nearly 5-year-old (in June) Cocker Spaniel with a gentle nature and so much love to give. She came into foster care from a very loving home, and it truly shows—she’s calm, quiet, and a pleasure to have around.Dolly is wonderfully chilled indoors and settles beautifully, making her an easy and comforting companion in the home.Dolly is great with people and has been fine around children, enjoying company and affection from those around her. She also loves getting out and about, and as a typical Cocker Spaniel, she really enjoys a good long walk to stretch her legs and explore.She is generally good on the lead, though she may occasionally pull with enthusiasm.Following an unfortunate incident in a park before coming to us, Dolly can sometimes feel a little unsure if other dogs come too close. She may react to let them know she needs space, but this is simply her way of communicating and doesn’t happen often.Dolly had also begun to fight with the other dog in her home, which was the main reason she came into the rescue. Because of this, Dolly would be best suited as the only dog in the home, where she can feel safe and relaxed.Dolly will also chase cats, so a cat-free home is important.Dolly does experience some separation anxiety, so she will need an adopter who has the time and patience to help her gradually build confidence when left alone. Starting with short periods and slowly increasing will help her feel more secure. A home where Dolly is rarely left alone, at least initially, will make her the happiest and most relaxed.In return, Dolly offers endless affection, loyalty, and a calm, loving presence. With the right person—someone understanding and patient—she will make a truly devoted companion”.Dolly will be adopted on a spay contract, meaning that she will be spayed (paid for by the rescue) at a safe time in her season cycle. For the reason, she must stay local to Derby, Nottingham, Chesterfield, Newark, Burton or Stoke.

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Ernie came to us from breeding kennels, but he had never been in used as a stud dog because he wasn’t interested in doing his job.On arrival, we noticed that Ernie had a slightly odd, fidgety gait at the back and a check up at the vets did confirm a reduced range of mobility with stiffness and discomfort on movement. He is therefore on anti-inflammatory medication (Meloxicam) and he will have X-rays when he is castrated once settled in his foster home.When he first arrived, he went into a foster home but he was too much for the resident dogs and walking was impossible as he spun around on his lead constantly. He therefore went to stay with our friends at Ash Farm Kennels, who have really gone above and beyond for Ernie, treating him to grooms, taking him for his vet appointments and working on his lead training.What it is important to say about Ernie is that he is just an absolute sweetheart. The vet who saw him described him as “very bouncy, but such a good boy”, which really does sum him up. He’s a bit of a crazy loon, but his temperament is just perfect.We think Ernie would probably be better as an only dog, even though he does love other dogs. I think the issue would be that another dog will find Ernie too much, rather than Ernie taking a dislike to any dog in the home as it’s just not in his lovely nature. I also feel that it would be beneficial for Ernie to have one-to-one attention.Ernie can go with dog-savvy children of 10+.He isn’t cat tested.He is 4 years old.Ernie did have a meet at the kennels, but they found Ernie too boisterous as he was jumping up, nipping their clothes and generally hyperactive around them. They acknowledged that he was a lovely boy without a hint of aggression, but that his behaviour was just too much for them to handle.We therefore need a committed, confident handler for Ernie to work with his exuberant energy, which we are certain will settle down when he is in a stable home environment.Ernie doesn’t have an aggressive bone in his body, but he will be hard work (at least) initially in terms of his energy and lack of manners. He is like a puppy in an adult body, which as a standard poodle makes him quite a challenge.Ernie will need to stay local to the rescue for his castration/X-rays so foster homes will need to be in Derby, Nottingham, Burton, Chesterfield or Stoke.

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Hollie is under assessment in a foster home.

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Luna is under assessment in a foster home.She is under vet care for babesiosis (a tick-borne disease) .

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Millie is under assessment in a foster home.

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Milo is under assessment in a foster home.

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Murphy is under assessment in a foster home.

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Red is under assessment in a foster home.He was noted to have a heart murmur on his health check so is booked in for a heart scan.