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)
3Bailey's ideal home Bailey can live with high school aged children but will need to be the only pet at home. He is house trained but being so young and spending time in kennels, he may need a refresher. Bailey is good around horses. Could you be Bailey's perfect match? Young Bailey is having a lot to deal with, finding himself at the centre at such a young age. He's here
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Liverpool, Merseyside (83mi)
1Almond's ideal home Meet Almond! This little lady is the last of her litter to find her forever home and she is super excited to find that special someone! This stunning, vibrant puppy is full of energy and will need an active home that can introduce her to lots of fun and adventure. As she's still young and investigating the world for the first time, elements of training will
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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
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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
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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)
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)
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
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Liverpool, Merseyside (83mi)
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4Xander's ideal home Xander can live with secondary‑school‑age children or older. While he’s friendly when meeting other Dogs, he would benefit from ongoing socialisation and is best placed as the only dog in the home. He cannot live with cats but could live alongside small pets if they are safely separated. Xander should be given the opportunity to gradually build up his
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Manchester, Greater Manchester (106mi)
3Sandy's ideal home Gorgeous lad, Sandy is looking for a home to teach him all about the big wide world. He needs a home where everyone is aged 15+ and where he will be the only pet. Currently he will need to have his new family around all day with him, but this could be built up over time once he’s more comfortable in the home. He will need someone interested in training,
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Wymeswold, Leicestershire (171mi)
3Dozer's ideal home Dozer is a sweet German Shepard cross Shar Pei. He is one year old and is able to live with children 11+. He can be a little nervous of other Dogs but would benefit from making dog social friends out and about. He is looking for a high level energy house hold that is able to take him out on nice walks and help him engage with mental enrichment. Could you be
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Cardiff, Glamorgan (198mi)
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
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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)
4Daisy's ideal home Daisy a sweet girl who has come into our care for no fault of her own. As she's always lived in a home, she's understandably found kennel life a little overwhelming but with support and encouragement she's truly blossomed. Daisy can be a worried soul so would love a quiet and peaceful home with children 16+ who can understand her worries. She can struggle
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Kenilworth, Warks (178mi)
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