Wednesday 1 October 2014

Dogs & Puppies Looking For Homes (October 2014)

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING ANY OF THESE DOGS, PLEASE CONTACT JANE ON 07977 555238 OR EMAIL LISA.KERSHAW@ALGERNONTRUST.ORG.UK


Please note that all adoptions are subject to a home check and an adoption fee







TIA


Cute Tia is a fox terrier cross, 2 years old.  Tia had an awful start to her life, taken very young from her mom she went to live with people who mistreated her.  She came into the care of the trust at just 10 weeks old, nervous of everything & everyone.   




Tia responded well to a kind home & positive training methods helped her to flourish & grow her confidence.  Signs of her early life still show from time to time, although Tia is a happy & friendly dog with people & situations she knows well she still is nervous around strangers & needs an experienced home who have the confidence to continue her training & help her grow her confidence further.  Tia is incredibly loyal, a very intelligent dog, eager to please & learns new things quickly.  She knows basic commands, sit, down, stay, wait, walks reasonably well on a lead & has good recall off lead, she can however be easily distracted so she is generally not let off lead when there are other people or dogs around who she doesnt know.  She is ok with other dogs she knows but isnt keen on bouncy dogs or dogs who bark at her.  

Tia is currently living with another dog of a similar age who has her own issues & although they both like each other generally, they have always been boisterous together, this was manageable until a serious fight a few months ago which resulted in Tia needing stitches, this has altered the relationship between the two dogs & despite professional behaviour support, neither dog are able to further progress with their individual issues as their issues together are preventing this, Tia has started to become more territorial & both dogs are unhappy in an environment where everyonehumans & dogs alike, fear a further fight.  It is therefore sadly accepted that it is unfair for either dog to continue living together & that Tia would be suited to an experienced home with no other dogs to complicate things for her.  Both dogs are taken out in public to socialise them but as with many things, their issues between each other can get in the way.  Last year Tia enjoyed a holiday with her family during which time she was able to overcome her fear of water & learn to swim which she would love the opportunity to do again!  Tia is ok travelling in the car although she does get car sick. 

Tia is used to having someone at home most of the time but she isnt a needy dog & settles well on her own if left in her crate, which she also sleeps in at night, she will also benefit from being able to have toys to stimulate her which currently she can only play with toys in one to one sessions with one of her humans as toys cause fights between the two dogs.  She looks forward to her daily walk whatever the weather & in hot weather she loves to get in the field early enough to run through long grass whilst the dew is on it!

Tia couldnt be trusted with cats or small furries, she once chased a hare across a field so is tended not to be let off lead in areas where they are known to appear!  Tia hasnt lived with children, due to her nervousness & unpredictable behaviour when she is uncomfortable she is looking for a home with adults only who are experienced & confident to help her flourish further & overcome more of her fears.

Here is a video clip of Tia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzkCFd72LUI&feature=youtu.be

Adoption subject to homecheck & adoption fee.

 NIKI & BOSELEY (Moving to a foster home!)

Niki is a female German Shepherd Cross, 13 years old , good with children, cats & dogs and Bosley is a male Rottweiler, 10 years old, also good with children, cats & dogs, they came into our care due to their owner being evicted & are currently in kennels. They are looking for a foster or forever home together & have been waiting for this special home for over a year now. Here is a short video clip of them http://youtu.be/e1jl-lDMobQ & http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXozt_sOoQ8

Niki & Boseley are looking for someone to adopt them or to provide them with a long term foster home, subject to a homecheck
.  It may be possible for us to provide a kennel to anyone who is able to offer Niki & Boseley a long term foster home together.






Carly

I’m Carly and I'm around 2 years old, I like other dogs and dont chase cats,  I am looking for an experienced loving home where I can further my training with someone who knows how to show me. I could live with a calm dog & I need a home with no children please.  Adoption subject to home check & adoption fee


 





Marcus 

Marcus is a 3 year old Staffie cross, who is delightful and very well behaved. 
He likes to have lots of fuss and loves to play with other dogs, preferring females. He would love a home where he gets lots of attention and exercise.  He is lucky enough to be staying in a foster home in Leicestershire. Here is a video clip of Marcus http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7f_sJ-FIbo Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.  











 


Archie (REHOMED)

Archie arrived at the Sanctuary after his family were unable to keep him. He is 3 years old, a Rottweiler cross, he has been ok with other dogs previously & possibly could live with a large female but ideally would be the only dog. He hasn’t been tested with cats & because he has had a lot of upheaval including a time in kennels which he found very difficult, he can’t be placed with cats or smallchildren. He knows his basic commands and is well behaved & friendly. Archie is quick to learn and has no current behaviour concerns but needs to have firm boundaries set by an experienced human. Archie is staying at the Sanctuary but would much prefer a foster home whilst he waits for his forever home. Adoption subject to homecheck and adoption fee



 Zack (ZACK IS RESERVED)

Zack is looking for his forever home . he's around 18 months old. A good all rounder, cat savvy. Zack's a well behaved pup, although he doesnt like to be left alone, he loves a cuddle. He enjoys his walks and is good on and off the lead. Zack was rescued from Greece along with 3 other pups, he has a condition that requires medication.  Zack is lcurrently staying at the Sanctuary. You can see a video clip of Zack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heA8Yry9UXo&index=15&list=PLD8qaJhq9zwY7pW5YZ_QFzGLIKNusdhEM Adoption subject to homecheck & adoption fee


                     



BOWE

Adorable Bowe is a Collie cross Dalmation. At 8 years old, he is very playful & would benefit from an active home. He is incredibly friendly & loves his ball! He has previously had bad experiences with children so is looking for a home without children. He has not lived with other dogs, although is said to be playful with those who pass his kennel, he is not assessed with cats. Bowe is currently staying in kennels. You can see a short video of Bowe at HTTP://YOUTU.BE/DDE6_CBW7IE AND http://youtu.be/UAEwRT5P1mw Adoption subject to homecheck & adoption fee 








Billy

4 year old Billy is a lovely, friendly chap, he pulls on the lead but knows basic commands and is very well behaved. He seems to be ok with other dogs and isn’t known with cats. He is looking for a foster or forever home & is currently staying in kennels.  Here is a short video clip of Billy http://youtu.be/O0QT1WGs-Ak & .http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZ39JtAsKB0
Adoption subject to homecheck & adoption fee.









Izzy 


Izzy is a very sweet 2 year old Staffie who has come into our care from the pound having been saved from being put to sleep. She is a lively playful girl and does need some work on her training. She would be best suited as an only animal as she is not too good with other dogs and not to be homed with cats. She is currently staying in kennels near Spalding, but urgently needs a foster home or permanent home. You can see a video clip of Izzie http://youtu.be/vlNB5032Qbc Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.







Skipper

Skipper is thought to be around 3 years old and is a very affectionate Staffie. He has had a rough time judging by the sores and bald patches that were on him when he first arrived into our care. Remarkably he is still an incredibly loving little dog. He is good with people and other dogs but probably not cats. Ideally he would prefer to be the only animal. He is currently staying in a foster home in Northamptonshire where he has progressed hugely both physically and behaviourally & he is now ready to find a forever home to call his own. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.












 

Luke

Luke is approx 2 years old Blue Brindle Staffie cross male. He is friendly and good with other dogs & has been ok with the cats at the Sanctuary. Luke does need some work on his training and needs to live with a confident dog or only dog. Luke is currently staying in kennels. He is looking for a foster or forever home. 
A video clip of Luke is available http://youtu.be/QDPZdsLItIw Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee



Chuckie


Chuckie was an unclaimed stray in the pound who was saved from being put to sleep. He is a 3-4 year old male Staffie cross.. He is friendly and said to be good with other dogs but not cats. Chuckie needs a home with someone who is prepared to work on his training. He is a very friendly chap and good with commands and very gentle taking treats . Chuckie is calm and overall a happy chappy .He is currently staying in kennels. You can see a video of Chuckie http://youtu.be/YenR0MCqV5E  Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.  








                                   

Sasha

7 Year old Sasha is quite a timid little girl, think she is a cat and sits on the window looking out when you are out!! She walks beautifully on the lead, not bothered by other dogs no matter how aggressive just walks past ignores them, she is a little overwhelmed by very bouncy dogs. Very loving and kind, We dont know if she is ok with cats & she can be homed with older children only. Adoption subject to homecheck & adoption fee.









Dolly
Sweet Dolly is about 3 yrs old; spayed, vaccinated, chipped. Lovely sweet and affectionate Staffie Cross, seems fine with other dogs but not trusted with cats. She does need a calm environment with no children or other pets where she can readjust to family life with someone who is willing to work with her on her training. She is very agile and would make an excellent agility dog or would enjoy playing flyball. Dolly adores playing anything with a ball! Here is a short video of Dolly http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdmRyQZWceg
You can also see Dolly's special visitor http://finddollyahome.weebly.com/blog/session-1
 Dolly is currently staying at the Sanctuary. Adoption subject to homecheck & adoption fee. 





Toby (right) chilling with his foster budd
Toby 



Cheeky Toby is 2 years old, he was an unclaimed stray in the pound and although his owners were located and aware of Toby's whereabouts they did not claim him. Toby is a very friendly & affectionate boy, good with children and seems to be ok with other dogs he’s met. He has lived with cats but would need to be a confident cat for him to live with. Toby needs an experienced home where his training can be furthered. Toby is staying at the Sanctuary. Toby came into our care with a skin condition that is currently receiving treatment & very much improved. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee







Duchess

Duchess and Julie arrived at the Sanctuary together after they were found trying to survive on the streets of Romania, Duchess is the elderly momma about 8 yrs old and she had her 6 month old pup with her. Duchess is settling very well into UK life & enjoyed her visits from the volunteers who came to walk her whilst she was at the Sanctuary, Duchess is now staying in a foster home in Milton Keynes.  Adoption subject to homecheck & adotpion fee




Bodie 

Bodie is a male Collie Cross born in June 2013. He is a typical young lad and has lots of energy and loves playing with his toys. He is being fostered in a multi cat and dog household near Daventry. He is food possessive with other dogs and needs to be fed at one end of the kitchen. He adores people but gets over excited when greeting them and does jump around like a jack-in-the-box and 'air nips', so for this reason is unsuitable to be homed with children younger than teenagers used to dogs. He has been to training classes and likes to show off his skills! He does not chew or destroy things except his toys. He is good with other dogs, except during his class! Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee. 

 







TIRRY (RIGHT)

Tirry


Tirry is around 7 years old and came into our care after being rescued from the streets of Romania She is a very loving dog who just wants to be cuddled and touched. Attention for her is everything be it good or bad. She isn't aggressive to people, but does jump up, so can't be homed with little people under the age of 8. She is living with another dog in her foster home, but he is very submissive and just wants to play. She can be aggressive with other dogs when out walking, in Romania she would have had to fight for her place and it is likely that is what she is trying to do here. She would be better more suited in a home as an only dog, or with a male that would be submissive/no threat to her. She is about to start some socialisation classes to help her with this issue. She is not at all bothered by cats and is generally just interested in food!
Tirry has sustained an injury to her back legs at some point before she came to the UK, she has had some hair loss, likely through the stress of her travel & therefore the scars can be seen, it does not seem to trouble her in any way.
Out and about Tirry is really good on the lead. She'll just trot quite happily beside or just in front of you. Tirry is currently staying in a foster home near Banbury while she finds her permanent home. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.


Phoebe

Phoebe is a loving girl, around 2 years old she was saved from being put to sleep in the pound, she is incredibly timid & needs an experienced home with no other animals or children where her confidence can be increased.  Adoption subject to homecheck & adoption fee.







Harriet


Harriet, thought to be around 9, was found in such a terrible condition trying to survive in her cardboard box. She had lost hair and it was cold with snow. Her teeth were terrible. She looked like she had given up when first found. It took time to gain her trust & get her to Bucharest and she has had 2 months getting treatment for mange. She is now spayed, vaccinated & microchipped & travelled to the UK in April, her confidence is slowly increasing & she is learning from the other dogs around her, however she does need a lot of work in building her trust. Adoption subject to homecheck & adoption fee.






Julie

Duchess and Julie arrived at the Sanctuary together after they were found trying to survive on the streets of Romania, Duchess is the elderly momma about 8 yrs old and she had her 6 month old pup with her. Duchess is settling very well into UK life & enjoys her visits from the volunteers who come to walk her. Julie is still incredibly nervous & fearful she is very lucky to be staying in a foster home with an experienced dog handler who is giving her the one to one support she needs to have the best chance at adapting to home life. JULIE IS NOT YET READY FOR HER FOREVER HOME