3Harley's ideal home This smiley boy is Harley, a sweet natured 6 year old German Shepard X Labrador! He arrived into our care with his friend Brodie, and we would love to be able to keep them together. He is good with other Dogs, so could potentially live with another dog after a successful meet here at the Centre. Harley is a large boy, and is super friendly towards people.
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Ballymena, Co Antrim (90mi)
3Pine's ideal home Pine and her sister Almond are now 10 weeks old and ready to find their new homes. These fluffy, vibrant Puppies are full of energy and will need active homes that can introduce them to lots of fun and adventure. As they're still young, and investigating the world for the first time all elements of training will be required as well as plenty of socialization
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Ballymena, Co Antrim (90mi)
4Chance's ideal home Chance can live with teenagers but will need to be the only pet at home. He is house trained and has been used to being left alone for a couple of hours once settled. He has guarded items on occasion so should be left alone when he has something good, or taught to trade. Could you be Chance's perfect match? Chance is a handsome lad who loves a bum scratch!
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Liverpool, Merseyside (83mi)
5Izzy's ideal home Izzy can live with children of high school age but no other pets. She is house trained but has been destructive on occasion when left alone in the past. Ideally she would have no Dogs either side of her garden as she will pace if she knows they are there. Could you be Izzy's perfect match? Izzy is a big friendly girl who loves zoomies around the house and
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity • Liverpool, Merseyside (83mi)
3Pistachio's ideal home Pistachio and his 4 siblings are all now 8 weeks old and ready to find their new homes. These fluffy, vibrant Puppies are full of energy and will need active homes that can introduce them to lots of fun and adventure. As they're still young, and investigating the world for the first time all elements of training will be required as well as plenty of
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity • Ballymena, Co Antrim (90mi)
3Acorn's ideal home Acorn and her 10 siblings are all now 8 weeks old and ready to find their new homes. These fluffy, vibrant Puppies are full of energy and will need active homes that can introduce them to lots of fun and adventure. As they're still young, and investigating the world for the first time all elements of training will be required as well as plenty of
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Ballymena, Co Antrim (90mi)
3Lilly's ideal home Lilly can live with children of high school age but must be the only dog at home as she is too OTT with others. She is house trained and can be left alone for two or three hours once she has settled in. Could you be Lilly's perfect match? Lilly is a gorgeous big ball of enthusiasm who can't wait to get out for her walks but settles nicely once you've got
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Liverpool, Merseyside (83mi)
5Riley's ideal home Riley is looking for a home without Dogs but she has lived with cats before and may do so again. She can live with teenagers and would prefer someone to be at home with her most of the day as she doesn't like to be by herself. Riley may need a house training refresher and a secure fence is a must as she has jumped the boundary in the past. Could you be
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Liverpool, Merseyside (83mi)
3Rip's ideal home Rip would be better as the only dog due to his OTT behaviours but can walk with others. Any children at home would need to be older than 16 as he has snapped around food. Rip is house trained and knows some basic cues, and he needs a 6ft fence in the garden as he can jump. Could you be Rip's perfect match? Rip was born at the centre but has sadly been returned
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Liverpool, Merseyside (83mi)
4Narla's ideal home Narla can live with teenagers but will need to be the only pet at home as she is very reactive to other Dogs. She's house trained and can be left alone for a few hours without worry once she's settled in. Narla is very strong on her lead. Could you be Narla's perfect match? Narla is a bright girl who knows lots of tricks and excleed at her training classes.
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Liverpool, Merseyside (83mi)
4Ayka's ideal home Ayka can live with high school aged children but needs to be the only pet at home as she is very under socialised with other Dogs. We have no background information for her and she will need all of her basic training. Could you be Ayka's perfect match? Poor Ayka was picked up as a stray so we know nothing about her background. She is very friendly and well
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Liverpool, Merseyside (83mi)
4Walter's ideal home Walter is looking for a home where he will be the only pet and where any children, resident or visiting, are over the age of 16. We have limited history so cannot guarantee that Walter will be house trained, and will need somebody at home for most of the day whilst he settles to help with his toilet training and to ensure that he does not become
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity • Liverpool, Merseyside (83mi)
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4Lyra's ideal home Lyra is a beautiful almost 4 year old German Shepherd. She has spent a short time in a home where she was housetrained but may need a little refresher as she settles back into home life. Lyra is a sweet girlie but isn't quite as confident as she seems. She can find meeting new people a bit overwhelming and therefore would do best in a home with minimal
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Kenilworth, Warks (178mi)
4Jago's ideal home Meet Jago – a ridiculously handsome 1-year-old German Shepherd with model-worthy looks and a permanent soft spot for gravy bones and sausages! Jago can happily have walking dog friends and can live with secondary school–aged children. He’s a friendly, fun-loving boy who enjoys company and being part of the action. As he’s still young and full of
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity • Telford, Shropshire (136mi)
4Willow's ideal home Meet the absolutely enchanting Willow, a graceful 12-year-old shepherd with the softest heart and the sweetest soul you could ever hope to meet. She may be in her golden years, but this lovely lady shines with warmth and a quiet joy that makes every day brighter simply by being near. Willow is a true cuddle connoisseur, and her happiest moments are spent
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Telford, Shropshire (136mi)
3Keiser's ideal home Keiser is a sweet, affectionate boy who forms very strong bonds and shows deep loyalty to his people. This sweet gem would be happiest as the only pet in the home, and would thrive living in a low dog-populated area. Out on walks, Keiser happily wears his muzzle, which helps him feel more secure around other Dogs. He loves exploring quiet areas where he can
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Telford, Shropshire (136mi)
4Harry's ideal home Harry’s perfect home would be with a family all aged 15+ where he can be the only pet and lap up all the cuddles on offer to him! He will need a secure garden, with 6ft fences where he can show you his zoomies and play with his toys. He will need a family around to help settle him back into home life initially, but could begin to build up his leaving hours
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Wymeswold, Leicestershire (171mi)
4Doc's ideal home Doc might just be 9 months old, but he's definitely got more growing to do! He is a German Shepherd cross who is looking for an active family who can keep up with him! Doc is super friendly and able to share his home with other pets, as well as children around secondary school, due to his bouncy and OTT nature. Could you be Doc's perfect match? This handsome
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Glasgow, Scotland (113mi)
2Ketchup's ideal home Say hello to Ketchup, our gorgeous 1 year old Crossbreed! Ketchup is the sweetest girl you will ever meet! Unfortunately, she hasn't been exposed to the outside world before and has lived a sheltered life, so will need patient and understanding owners who can show her that the world isn't as scary as she may think. Because of her past she is a nervous
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Cardiff, Glamorgan (198mi)
2Pistachio's ideal home Pistachio is a sweet older girl that is looking for her forever home. She didn't have the best start to life so is looking for the best retirement home she can find. The iconic girl is able to live with another dog pending successful meet here at the centre or would benefit from social doggy friends out and about. She is also able to share her house with
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Cardiff, Glamorgan (198mi)
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