We try very hard to make sure our dogs and puppies have the best possible care, given that they are in a rescue environment. We hope to give them the best start to their new lives with you, their adopters, and our staff and volunteers commit a huge amount of time and resources to this. We expect adopters to match this commitment.
When you take on one of our dogs, you are taking on the responsibility for the rest of his or her lifetime. Please look ahead to the future with your dog.
Are you really sure that you are sufficiently committed to the time, effort, training and expense that your dog will need, not just immediately but for a lifetime? Are you going to be able to work through the challenges and issues that are part of dog ownership?
Rescue dogs are no different from other dogs: they all need to be continually trained and controlled, exercised and looked after, and loved and cherished.
The difference with rescue dogs is that humans have already let them down at least once. Please do not book or adopt one of our dogs unless you are completely prepared to work with them, come what may, and that you are COMPLETELY determined that YOU will not be the human who lets them down again.
OUR ANIMALS ARE NOT AN "IMPULSE BUY"!
It is absolutely essential that you view adoption as a LIFETIME commitment before you even consider offering a home to any DBARC animal, bearing always in mind that we do not sell animals but instead seek responsible adopters who will care for them for life.
If you offer a home to one of our animals, we then book the animal to you while a homecheck is arranged. Unfortunately, some people do this then change their minds.
Time-wasters cost too much. Let us explain:
We are very disappointed when people are Time-wasters in this way, nearly as disappointed as we are when people take on animals then return them after a short time without having the compassion and understanding to work with them, perhaps with training classes or with our advice and help. After all, any relationship, whether with animals or people, requires work and commitment! So please THINK very carefully before you book or adopt an animal. This is not a decision to be taken lightly, but it is essential that you have done all your thinking before you offer a home to an innocent little soul who has already faced rejection and trauma. There will be many more animals, so do not rush your choice or compromise the chances for an individual animal.
Our suggested minimum donation for one of our dogs is £120
Donations made by adopters are a vital contribution to our funds. They are not compulsory, as a good home is the first consideration for our animals. Our adopters almost invariably wish to make a donation at the time of adoption however, and the above suggestion represent approx. half the average cost to our charity of preparing each dog for rehoming, although many do cost the charity a lot more due to health and other problems. We try our best to give all animals in our care whatever help they need. Therefore larger donations are always much appreciated
If you are not comfortable with making a donation, please consider the effect this will have on the charity’s ability to help other animals in need in the future. Please also consider your ability to meet the considerable ongoing expenses that responsible animal care represents. These matters should be discussed with us before the adoption proceeds.
Eden was very lame when she came to DBARC - and we have just had her x-rayed, which has shown she has had a bad accident in the past which has broken her pelvis and thigh bones. She has coped with this for some time but was obviously in a lot of pain, so she is now about to undergo major orthopaedic surgery to sort her problems out
LEWIS
BREED SMALL X DOG
DETAILS
AGE ? 2-3 Yrs
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Black & White
Lewis was taken to the Vet to be put to sleep because his owners were expecting a baby!!
He had done nothing wrong, and has a nice nature, so whilst the Vet was unable to persuade them to keep him, he was at least able to convince them to let him keep Lewis until a space was available for him to come to DBARC to find a new home.
Lewis is a steady little dog who likes people but is wary of other dogs, and has not lived with cats so would suit a home without other pets.
He is good on and off the lead, and is a generally well mannered, cheerful little guy who loves his walks and cuddles.
He will make a super little friend for someone, but as he has not lived with children, we would not wish to place him with youngsters under 10 years.
MINTY
BREED BEAGLE CROSS
DETAILS
AGE 11 Months
SEX Female (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Tri Colour
Minty has come to us because she has been fighting and been dominent with her litter brother. Unfortunately this is all too common with litter mates, so the hard decision has been made to re-home one of them, so Minty is now looking for another home
Minty is part beagle, and Beagles do tend to be a little stubborn so they do need somebody who is prepared to be equally stubborn with her training and make sure she does do as she is told! Training classes will be a must, so she should be booked in as soon as she is adopted!
Minty is good with children, and is good with dogs in general - but may be a bit too bossy to share a home with another dog in the home
She ideally needs somebody who is home much of the day for her as she is used to this and is also used to sharing with another dog so would not be comfortable on her own for long periods.
She's a very pretty little girl, and will make a lovely companion for the right family
GWEN
BREED POINTER/HOUND CROSS
DETAILS
AGE ? 2 Years
SEX Female (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION White & Tan
Poor Gwen has had a rotten start in life.
Her owner bought her as a 'hunting dog' for which she showed no aptitude whatsoever, but rather than train her his novel approach was to shut her in a shed and starve her for long periods to improve her enthusiasm!
She is a gentle dog and hunting instinct never developed. Fortunately, a neighbour heard him compaining that the dog was useless and that her intended to 'get rid of her', so offered to take her to a rescue home
When our foterer took her on poor Gwen was immaciated and plastered in poo, but after several weeks of tender loving care, Gwen has emerged as a gorgeous, cuddly, lovely dog
She is good with other dogs and loves people of all ages including children. Gwen is an active dog so will need plenty of regualar exercise, company most of the time and masses of cuddles for the ones she never had before
HOWIE
BREED COLLIE X
DETAILS
AGE ? 6 Years
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Tri Colour
Howie has come to DBARC to be homed after being let down by an adopter who booked him from a small sanctuary - but never came to collect him!
With space at a premium there, and with this lovely dog sadly disappointed - we have stepped in to give him the best chance of a loving, new home
Howie so deserves this, as he is a sweet and gentle dog - very obedient and very friendly and good with all other dogs
He has excellent manners, loves a game and enjoys his walks, but is a steady dog who might make an ideal companion for somebody who does not wish to walk too far!!
What he really wants is a nice, soft bed and his own home again. Harry has not lived with young kids but actively enjoys their company - so would be happy to be placed with kids over 10 years
DENNIS
BREED MEDIUM SIZED CROSSBREED
DETAILS
AGE ? 8 Months
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Tri Colour
Dennis is a realy fun guy! He is just a youngster who gets on well with all other dogs and with children from toddlers upwards - but he is quite bouncy so should not be placed with tiny kids unless they are cofident around dogs
Dennis' fosterer says he is very extrovert and makes you smile all the time, and thinks this jolly little fellow will make a great family pet
Dennis will need the basic obedienc training that all young dogs require, as well as lots of walks and company most of the time
His long coat will need regular grooming and perhaps the occasional professional trim
BUDDY
BREED LABRADOR X
DETAILS
AGE ? 5 Years
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Black
Buddy is simply adorable, he is so friendly and loving.
He is 5 years old, he looks older than his age as his coat has a lot of grey/white flecked through it.
Buddy lived in a home with 2 other dogs and his owner very sadly had to part with all 3 dogs due to personal circumstances.
Buddy is a calm fellow, he is well behaved and loves to go for walks.
Perhaps you might be his new family and he will reward you so much with his absolute complete devotion. He is very gentle and loves cuddles.
He has not lived with cats, or young children.
CHARLIE
BREED LABRADOR X
DETAILS
AGE ? 2 Years
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Golden
Charlie is a very happy, friendly and very cute little fellow.
He is Lab x ( his mum was a cocker spaniel & dad a labrador), he is about the height of a spaniel.
He's a chunky fellow and has lived in a family environment with teenagers. Unfortunately, due to his family's relocation, Charlie now needs a new home for himself.
He is 2 years old. Charlie loves company, so a home with plenty of walks and activity is needed and where someone is there during the day.
He is a total all round great family pet. He loves meeting people & he is good meeting other dogs, though has not lived with another dog, nor has he lived with cats.
Charlie is an absolute honey of a dog .
HENRY
BREED BOXER X PUPPY
DETAILS
AGE ? 4 Months
SEX Male
DESCRIPTION Tan & White
Henry has been in the care of a very experienced fosterer whilst waiting for a space at DBARC, and here is what she has to say about this lovely pup:
"What can I say about Henry ! Long legged, long tail and long nose, so there is a bit of something else in him. I had wondered if it was grasshopper or kangeroo as he can jump very high!
Henry (after Henry Cooper the boxer) was found as a stray and taken in by a girl who kept him for a few days, made enquiries but no one has claimed him - maybe his legs grew too long !. So once he was legally able to be released for homing I brought him home.
He is a real extrovert, loves everybody, four legged or two legged and expects everyone to love him, which they do, of course. Gets on very well with the dogs and good with the cats and great friends with Penny, my other foster dog.
Henry just loves life and has obviously never been abused. Also loves his food and treats, loves praise and getting attention. He likes to jump on my lap in the evening and go to sleep - thinks he is a lap dog - or lie on top of my Labrador Ginny if she is on the sofa too.
He loves Penny, they play together, share toys and bones and chase each other round the garden at 90 miles an hour. Interested in the ponies, goats and chickens but gets a bit bored of watching them after a bit.
Henry is still very much a puppy, a bright boy but does not concentrate for very long as something else comes along to get his attention. Puppy classes would be good for him and he will be a real fun dog, just loves joining in everything that is going on.
Too boisterous for small children but good with the cats and would happily live with another dog but maybe a quieter one would be best as two extroverts might be too much for any family.
He sleeps in a large crate at night, goes in quite willingly with a treat but still yaps a bit but this is getting better. He sleeps alone in the utility room. Clean at night but blanket is a bit damp. He is only a pup and although there are still a few accidents during the day if the door is open he goes outside.
Henry knows his name and comes when he is called, knows Stay, No and Bed. Am trying to get him to sit for his food but the grasshopper in him makes it hard for him to learn this - will come in time.
Tends to pull on the lead because he gets excited but training with the aid of titbits should do the trick. Henry is going to be quite tall when he is grown so he needs to learn control from now on.
He is such a happy boy, just thinks life is there for him to enjoy everything that is going on. He will make a lovely companion for an active family. Loves playing with toys which he likes to toss in the air and enjoys chewing bones.
We shall miss both him and Penny when they go, life might be more peaceful but they are such fun"
PENNY
BREED COLLIE X PUPPY
DETAILS
AGE ? 4-5 Months
SEX Female
DESCRIPTION Tri Colour
Penny will need an especially kind and sympathetic new owner to continue the work of her wonderful fosterer. Here is her story:
"Penny is a very pretty little Collie with a tricoloured face. She was found by a couple in a filthy old shed, huddled in a corner, absolutely terrified and it took them some time to catch her. She was taken into my Vets and he found her very thin but she got her first jabs and I brought her home the next day. Technically she was a stray but nobody has claimed her and from the state she was in I would not even have let her go back.
When I brought her into the sitting room, she shot under the sideboard and stayed there for nearly twenty four hours. I have never seen such a frightened little animal. She did crawl out a couple of times to sniff the dogs and to do a pee but shot back again as soon as I moved. The dogs were very good and gentle with her. I was going to have her sleep in the untility room but she was so scared when I tried to pick her up that I let her stay in the sitting room with my gentle dogs Ginny and Susie. When I came in the next morning she disappeared under the sideboard again so I just left her to come round in her own time. As the day wore on I could see her crawling out and beginning to sniff around. After a second night, she was much better and ventured out into the garden with the others but shot in again when the door was opened.
From then on she became more confident each day. Ming, the Shih Tzu showed her how to play with toys and chew a bone and Penny started to come over to me and sniff my hand and take a bit of food or a treat from me. She now lets me stroke her all over and enjoys being rubbed under her chin and round her ears and lets my husband do it too. She accepts visitors but goes to them in her own time.
Thoroughly enjoys racing around the garden with the other dogs and fascinated by the ponies and goats and the chickens. Robin, the colt comes up to the fence and he sniffs noses with her. She barks at them a bit as she quite likes the sound of her own voice but is very interested in watching everything that goes on in the yard.
She is good with the cats, sniffs them as they walk across the floor but recently has tended to bounce at them when they jump up onto the worktop. So she now sleeps with three dogs in the Puppy room as I decided I would not leave her with the cats at night. She trots in at night quite happily - I think she thinks she has been promoted !
Penny is mature for her age and VERY intelligent, learnt her name very quickly, Bed, No and Stay and always comes when she is called. Did not care for the lead at first but is beginning to accept it. Since the other puppy, Henry, came it has made a lot of differnce to her - they are more or less the same age and she bosses him a bit as he is very much a puppy still, they wrestle with each other, play with toys and race round the garden together.
Penny will need a home with understanding owners who have time and patience to go on building up her confidence, young children she might find intimidating and be careful of cats though a bold cat might be alright.
She would like to live with another dog who would help her to get used to everyday life as she has become very fond of Ginny, the Lab, who of course "adopted" her when she came and they cuddle up together in a dog bed.
Penny is a dear little girl and it has been wonderful watching this terrified little creature gradually realize that life is not full of nasty people. Goodness knows what she went through to make a young puppy so frightened.
Penny loves her food and treats which are helping a lot with building up her confidence. She is being fed three times a day and gets a treat to go to bed with. She is beginning to put on weight now.
I think you will all love her but she may be a bit shy at the beginning - she likes to make friends in her own time, but if she is with Henry that will help as he is very outgoing.
JEMMA & QUEENIE
BREED TIBETAN SPANIEL X and TERRIER X
DETAILS
AGE 5 & 4 Years
SEX Female (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Tan and Black & Tan
THESE TWO DOGS ARE NOT AT THE RESCUE - WE ARE HELPING A LOCAL RESCUE TO FIND THEM A LOVING HOME
Jemma and Queenie would like to be homed together, very obedient, house trained, quiet, sweet little dogs. They would make ideal companions for an older person.
We will consider spliting Jemma and Queenie, but only as a last resort to finding them a home, they love each other to bits, so it seems such a shame to seperate them.
Can anyone find it in their hearts to give them both a home together?
If so - call Gill White on 01344 450206 or email Gill for more information
JASON
BREED COLLIE X
DETAILS
AGE Aprox. 1 Year
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Black & White
Jason has gone to a foster home so IS NOT AT THE CENTRE
Jason needs a very experienced collie owner who is prepared to make sure they are 'boss' with him and not take any nonsence from him!
Jason was adopted from us a couple of weeks ago - but has been returned because the family cannot cope with him - he is a very lively, active collie - so please bear this in mind if you wish to offer him a home. It is such a shame he has been returned, as he really hates the kennels - so we hope he finds another family very soon
Poor Jason was removed from a home where he was suffering abuse and violence, and where it wasn't only the dog that was being treated in this way.
He was taken in by a foster home while the necessary legal steps were taken, and although he was a very timid dog at first, he soon bonded very well with the fosterers. He remains wary of strange men, but comes round with gentle and kind handling.
To make sure he was ready to cope away from his original foster home, and to prepare him to come to DBARC for rehoming, he was then moved to a second foster home where he was immediately confident with the wife, but did take a few days to accept the husband, so he will need an understanding new owner.
Jason is brilliant with other dogs of all ages, shapes and sizes, and would do well as a second dog with a steady spayed female to give him confidence and an example to follow. He would not be suitable to live with children as they would worry him.
Jason will make a very loving and loyal dog once he has bonded with his own special person. He will need lots of walks and love, and company most of the time.
MERLIN
BREED COLLIE TYPE
DETAILS
AGE Aprox. 18 Months
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Black & White
Merlin has gone to a foster home so IS NOT AT THE CENTRE
If you are interested in offering him a home, please telephone for more details
Merlin was adopted from DBARC and had bonded extremely well with the lady of the house, and had become a loyal and devoted companion
Unfortunately, this was not the case with the her husband, and Merlin was fearful of him - so the hard decision was taken to find him a new home
The main problem was that the husband worked long and late hours, so it was always the wife who did everything for Merlin, and Merlin just never bonded with him
Merlin is good with other dogs, and will ideally like a female doggie companion - preferably of similar size
He is fine with everybody he meets, including children - it is just the husband he seemed to have a big problem with
He is a timid boy, and would be ideally suited to somebody with previous knowledge of fearful dogs, who is prepared to work with him to overcome his insecurities
MAC
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED COLLIE X SPANIEL
DETAILS
AGE ? 1 Year
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Black & White
Mac is a happy, friendly dog who is only looking for a home due to the breakdown of his owner's marriage
The man did not want to keep him and the wife would have loved to but has an elderly dog and is only allowed one dog in her new rented accomodation
Mac has been a well loved pet, and has no problems other than normal youth and enthusiasm for life which causes him to jump up to greet people, something he will easily learn to stop!
He is very good with other dogs, loves his walks and is good on and off the lead. He has not lived with children but is friendly with them, so we would be happy to place him with kids over 10 years
Due to his breeding, Mac will be a very active dog - both mentally and physically, so will need an interesting and active lifestyle
DEANO
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED DALMATION
DETAILS
AGE ? 2 Years
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION White with Black Spots!
Deano was adopted just 2 weeks ago - but unfortunately his adopters cannot cope with his behaviour around dogs. This is something anybody offering him a home will have to understand and be prepared to help him overcome this
Deano is a very handsome chap, and has a friendly lively nature. He has been a family pet since a small puppy, but is simply the wrong dog in the wrong family!
His owners have three children all under six years of age, and the little ones find a large, bouncy dog too much for them, and poor Deano is just trying to play,, but the children and their visiting friends are scared of him. His owners apparently never expected him to grow into such a big dog (although he is not even a particularly large example of his breed!) so decided he must go.
Deano was said to be good with other dogs, and just loves everyone! He would be ideal in a family with children over 12 years who would not be put off by his natural exuberance. He loves his walks, has good manners in the home, and is an all round nice guy who has just ended up in an unfortunate situation due to no fault of his own.
Dalmatians are active dogs, who need plenty of regular exercise, and Deano is just a youngster so will neeed company most of the time.
HORACE
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED TERRIER X
DETAILS
AGE ? 2 Years
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Tan
Little Horace is a lovely boy - who has been at another rescue for sometime, but just keeps getting overlooked - so has come to DBARC to see if he can find his forever home
He is a lively, friendly little chap who just loves everybody - but he has no history of having lived with children, so we would not want to home him with under 12's
He is great with other dogs - but has not lived with cats, and since cats and terriers usually make quite a volatile mix, he's probably best not homed with feline friends!
BAILEY
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED BOXER CROSS
DETAILS
AGE 10 Months
SEX Female (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION White
Bailey has come to us because of her owners marriage breakup
She is a lovely dog, and has lived with children of 6 and 10 years and has behaved perfectly throughout.
She is a total people dog, and will always be trying ot sit on you or lay on you if you lay on the floor!
Her favourite toys are squeaky one, rope toys and of course bones which she loves!
She loves going to the park, and with training will return to you when called. She also loves to run next to you on your bike - which is a good way of exercising her as she is a very, lively and boisterous girl - perfect for any active family home!
PRINCESS
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED COLLIE TYPE
DETAILS
AGE 2 Years
SEX Female (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Tri Colour
Princess has come to us as a stray
She was adopted from us nearly 2 yrs ago - and against our policy she was handed over to another person but her microchip was never re-registered so we don't have any contact details for her current owners
She seems a friendly girl, and is in very good condition - but we don't have any more information about her
We will keep her for 7 days (23/7/10), and she will then be available for re-homing
EDEN
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED TERRIER TYPE
DETAILS
AGE ? 2 Years
SEX Female (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Tricolour
UPDATE ON EDEN'S PROGRESS
1/7/10 - Eden has been for a check with her surgeon, and he is very pleased with her progress
She is walking very well and has a good range of movement in her hips. Most importantly, she is not in pain!
So Eden is now looking for a kind and caring owner who will understand that although she is not perfect, she should manage well in the future and enjoy life to the full!
Eden has had two major operations to remove the head of her hips both sides
She is doing very well - and has remained happy and cheerful throughout, all the nurses at the Veterinary Surgery where she is recovering have fallen in love with her
She is already using the leg which was operated on first, and her vet is very pleased with her progress
This is the THIRD orthopaedic operation DBARC has had to have done on our animals - and your help towards their vet bills would be greatly appreciated!
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Because of this, she is not yet available for homing - we will update soon with news of her progress
Little Eden was found abandoned by some travellers when they moved on, and she was in a dreadful state, very thin and frightened.
She was taken in by another sanctuary who have cared for her, restored her condition both physically and mentally, but they have been unable to find her a home so she has come to DBARC to find her special someone, bless her!
Eden is good with other dogs, and loves to play with them. She likes people of all ages, but has no full history so we would not wish to place her with children under 10 years.
She is good on and off the lead, and loves her walks and cuddles. She is a typical fun little Terrier girl, so wants to be a busy part of all that is going on around her.
Eden has been used to company most of the time, whether human or canine, and will make a super interactive companion.
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