DOGS NEEDING LOVING HOMES
We always have lots of very lovely dogs needing good homes.
All our dogs are microchipped, so if they ever get lost they can be re-united with you very quickly.
We vaccinate our dogs when they come into the rescue if they are not already up to date. Some will need a second injection given later, so you may have to take your new dog to get this done after you have adopted it.
If you are interested in a particular dog, it is always best to telephone the rescue on 0118 9341122 before coming, to make sure the dog has not already been booked.
We always do a home check before any dog is adopted. This can usually be arranged within a couple of days. Once the home check is done we ask that you pick your new pet up within 24 hours, to free up the kennel for another dog needing our help.
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:- This may cost the animal a chance of another home.
- It costs the time and resources of the Centre which costs us money.
- It costs the expense of keeping the animal at DBARC while we start the rehoming process all over again.
- It may cost the time and resources of our homecheckers, which they freely donate as volunteers.
- And it costs the LIFE of other animals waiting to come into DBARC.
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.
ELSA
BREED COLLIE CROSS
AGE Aprox. 1-2 Year
SEX Female (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Brown & White
DETAILS
Poor Elsa was abandoned along with eight two-week old puppies, and has been rearing her little family in a foster home for the past seven weeks.
Her babies have at last been weaned, and although Elsa has been an excellent and caring mother, she now deserves a loving home where she will get the individual care and attention she deserves after all she has been through.
Raising eight children is no easy matter, even for such a wonderful dog as Elsa!
Elsa's fosterer has found her to be a super dog with a kind and gentle nature, but because we have no long-term history for her, we will not be rehoming her with children under 10 years.
Elsa will need company most of the time, and lots of TLC, walks and fun.
PATCH
BREED COLLIE TYPE
AGE Aprox. 9 Months
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Black & White
DETAILS
Patch is a delightful young chap who has been a real family friend, and has lived and played happily with children from six years of age. His great joy is playing football or fetch, so is a super fun companion!
Sadly, the family that has owned Patch since he was a small puppy have had to move into a house where dogs are not allowed, and have had to make the heartbreaking decision to surrender him to be rehomed.
Patch is a cheerful and friendly dog who just loves people! He is good on and off the lead, always coming when called, and is housetrained.
Because he is just a youngster, he will need this early training kept up to speed and consolidated, so dog training classes would be essential.
Patch would make a brilliant prospect for anyone interested in Flyball, since he is such a keen ball player! He would be ideal for Dog Agility too, or simply as a super canine companion for anyone able to give him a lifestyle full of activity and interest, and company most of the time.
He is a lovely dog who deserves a lovely home, bless him!
WHEATUS
BREED COLLIE TYPE
AGE Aprox. 18 Months
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Red & White
DETAILS
Wheatus is a failed working sheepdog, because the farmer said he was "too sensitive" Presumably he found it impossible to adapt his training style to accommodate a softer dog.
Unfortunately, this has left poor Wheatus rather shy and intimidated, but with a kind and empathic owner, he will soon learn to trust.
For this reason, we would like to rehome him with a previous dog owner, preferably a previous Collie owner.
Wheatus has been in a foster home whilst waiting for space at DBARC, and his fosterer says
"Wheatus is a stunner with amazing dual coloured eyes. He is gentle and shy but very touchy feely when he knows you and gazes right into your eyes in adoration without blinking.
He gets on with all the other dogs but you can see the Collie in him as he runs in circles when he gets excited or if other dogs are going out without him!
He is a great dog who will do well in the hands of anyone interested in training a very bright young dog, perhaps for Flyball or Agility"
We would like to rehome Wheatus where he will have company most of the time, and not with children under 10 years as he has not lived with youngsters,
TEDDY
BREED COLLIE CROSS
AGE Aprox. 2 Year
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Black & White
DETAILS
Poor Teddy was found in a poor way at the roadside by a real good Samaritan.
This lovely dog had been knocked over and simply left there to die, but his saviour got him to the local Vets, where emergency treatment saved his life, and a pinning operation saved his broken leg which has now mended beautifully, and the supporting pin has been removed.
Teddy must have been abandoned, because all during his recovery, efforts were made to find his owners, but nobody came forward, and now that he is fully healed, he is looking for a new home.
Teddy is a lovely chap, a real cuddly Teddy!! He likes people of all ages, although he has no history so will not be rehomed with children under 10 years.
He is good with other dogs, and in fact is an all round super dog. Even when he was frightened and in pain, he always was ready to wag his tail and to respond to people.
He seems to be really grateful for all that has been done for him, and has an obvious desire to have a special someone of his own to bond with. Teddy is an intelligent dog who would enjoy the stimulation of dog classes.
He will need an interesting and active lifestyle, and company most of the time
SKIPPER
BREED TERRIER TYPE
AGE Aprox. 10 Months
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION White & Tan
DETAILS
Skipper was originally found as a stray, but despite strenuous efforts to find his former owner, he was unclaimed, and so he has been in a foster home awaiting a space at DBARC to be rehomed.
Skipper's experienced fosterer says that he is a really super little chap! He has a typical energetic Terrier attitude, and will play all day, but unlike many Terriers, he is also a gentle and friendly young dog who loves to be cuddled.
He is as bright as a button, and would do best in a home where his new owners are used to terriers, otherwise this delightful youngster might not stay the easygoing little lad he is now.
Skipper is good with other dogs, but has no history of living with children, although he is friendly to children when he meets them. However, because young people and young terriers usually make a volatile combination, we would not rehome him with children under 12 years.
Skipper will need an interesting and active lifestyle, and company most of the time just like any young dog.
CASSIDY
BREED COLLIE TYPE
AGE Aprox. 6 Months
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Black & White
DETAILS
Poor Cassidy seems to have seen the dark side of human nature, because although this very beautiful boy is affectionate and gentle, he shows fear in some situations.
When first taken on by the fosterer who cared for him whilst awaiting a space at DBARC he was absolutely terrified if shown a lead, so had probably been beaten with one, and although he is gradually overcoming this fear, he will need further work and kind and resolute handling.
Luckily he has youth on his side, as well as a very genuine desire to please and to be loved, so all he needs is a little understanding and patience and he will soon be a wonderful companion.
Cassidy just wants to be everyone's friend, but because he needs to have his confidence restored, we do not feel it would be fair on him to rehome him with children under 10 years.
He loves other dogs, and would do very well with a calm canine companion. Just like any young collie type he will need plenty of exercise, and company most of the time.
LEO
BREED MINIATURE LONG HAIRED DACHSHUND
AGE To be confirmed!!!
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Black & Tan
DETAILS
Poor little Leo was a loved family pet, living happily with everyone including the children, but sadly the decision had to be made to part with him because one of the children is autistic and didn't understand that cuddles that turned into tight squeezes could injure a little dog.
So for his own safety he was handed over to rescue fosterers who were thinking of keeping him themselves, but of course every extra dog means one less foster place. So Leo is coming to DBARC to find a permanent loving home.
Mini Dachshunds typically have huge personalities, quite disproportionate to their small stature, and Leo is no exception! He is a real character and will make a brilliant companion for someone used to small dogs with big opinions!
He can be slightly wary of strangers at first and seem a little shy, but once settled he is a happy and confident chap. He is good with other dogs. Because of his unfortunate experiences, we feel he would be best in a home without children under 10 years. He seems to be friendly with children when he meets them, but he may have fearful memories.
Leo's luxuriant coat will require regular grooming and possibly occasional professional trimming. He is a little sweetie who loves to be around people, so will need company most of the time
GRETA
BREED COLLIE TYPE
AGE ? 18 mths
SEX Female (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Black & White
DETAILS
Greta is a very pretty little collie type girl, with beautiful amber eyes that gaze into yours! She loves people, and loves attention, being the type of dog who bonds closely and lovingly to her owners. She is good on and off the lead, and very good with other dogs.
Greta is an intelligent and willing dog who would make an excellent prospect for anyone looking for a dog to train for Flyball or Agility, and because she has a busy Collie brain, she would greatly enjoy an activity where she can use it!
Just like any young dog of her type, she will need an active and interesting lifestyle, and company most of the time. Although Greta is friendly with people of all ages, she has no history of living with children, so we would not place her with youngsters under 10 years
LOUISE
BREED COLLIE TYPE
AGE ? 1 Year
SEX Female (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Black & White
DETAILS
Louise is a delightful young collie girl, very pretty and happy, with a loving and cuddly temperament! She is friendly with people of all ages, but has not lived with young children so would not be rehomed with youngsters under 10 years.
She is very good with other dogs, and enjoys playing with them, but is equally happy in human company.
She is a very biddable dog who loves to learn and to earn praise, so training classes will be essential to give her a good start bonding with a new owner, and the opportunity to use her brains! She is a quick and active dog, who would also be ideal for anyone interested in a dog sport such as Flyball or Agility.
Just like any young collie type, Louise will need plenty of regular exercise and fun, and company most of the time.
ANAKIN
BREED CROSSBREED PUPPY
AGE Aprox. 16 weeks
SEX Male
DESCRIPTION Black & Tan
DETAILS
Anakin is the brother of Andy and Annabelle who have both recently been rehomed by DBARC. They were the result of an accidentally bred litter, and their mum has now been spayed (You can see by the picture how gorgeous his mum is!)
Anakin is a more timid personality than his siblings, and will need a lot of TLC, as well as resolute kind and firm handling and training, so we feel he would not suit a home with young children, or a first-time dog owner.
He is a very sweet little chap, with a loving nature, and will thrive in the right hands, bless him! He is good with other dogs, and enjoys their company.
Anakin will be a medium sized dog when adult.
Please pay attention to the criteria listed below BEFORE considering coming to see any of our puppies
Please remember that pups are fun but also LOTS of work. They are a lifetime commitment, and will also be a lifetime of joy IF you raise them and train them right. So do not even consider having one in your life unless you are prepared to be completely responsible for their upbringing and also are the sort of adopter who will see any glitches as challenges rather than problems.
These little lives will literally be in YOUR hands, and it will be your responsibility to bring them along to be happy and well adjusted dogs.
You will also need to:
- Be able to give them the time and attention they need, and this does NOT fit in with a working life or multiple family commitments:
- Be able to offer a home without babies or toddlers as tiny members of the human and canine species rarely mix well!
- Own and to have read "The Perfect Puppy" by Gwen Bailey:
- Have established where you will be taking a puppy for training, Puppy socialisation and then Dog Training. Classes are NOT an optional extra, they are absolutely essential, especially for bright and opportunistic pups like these.
- Have him or her neutered at 6 months of age, and be prepared to keep him or her fully vaccinated for the rest of his/her life
ROSCO
BREED COLLIE
AGE Aprox. 18 Months
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Black & White
DETAILS
Rosco has gone to a foster home, so please telephone the rescue if you would like to meet him
Rosco is a typical, lively young collie boy. He has little basic training.
He is quite a timid boy - and will need time to get to know somebody. Once he does, he is a very friendly boy who is eager to please.
He is a little scared of the lead, so will need some help in overcoming his fears - he has probably been beaten with a lead in the past
He is good with other dogs, and friendly with people once he knows them, but is not confident around children, so should not be homed where he will be in the company of children under 12 years of age
Rosco is mad about ball, particularly tennis balls - and would therefore make an excellent prospect for Flyball. He certainly needs something to occupy his busy, collie brain.
Rosco will make a brilliant companion for anybody able to give him the time, attention and all games he so enjoys
BUNTY
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED COLLIE CROSS
AGE Aprox. 1 Year
SEX Female (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Black & White
DETAILS
Bunty is a beautiful girl, about the size of a Collie but is probably crossed with a Pointer or a Labrador.
Her former owners had simply handed her over to a Vet for "disposal", but because the Vet considered her to be such a lovely dog, he offered to help find her a new home, and so she has come to DBARC to find owners who will appreciate her and love her, and who can be confident that she will return all this many times over, as she is just a sweet, gentle dog who loves to please and to earn praise.
Bunty walks nicely on the lead, and comes when called when running free. She is good with other dogs, and affectionate to people of all ages, but has no history of living with children so we will not rehome her where there are youngsters under 10 years.
Bunty is a mix of active breeds so will require plenty of exercise and fun, and company most of the time.
LEXI
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED COLLIE CROSS
AGE Aprox. 10 Months
SEX Female (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Black & White and speckly!
DETAILS
Lexi is a very kind and gentle dog, especially for such a youngster. She has a lovely temperament, and just loves to be cuddled and to earn praise.
She is eager to learn, and very keen to please, so dog training classes will be essential as with any young dog, but also extremely rewarding for Lexi and her new owner alike, as she is likely to be top of the class!
Lexi is good with other dogs, and is friendly to everyone she meets but has no history of living with young children, so would not be rehomed with youngsters under 10 years.
This very intelligent yet sensible young lady would make an ideal prospect for a dog sport such as Flyball or Agility, but would be equally happy in a lifestyle where she would be active, and have company most of the time.
DAISY
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED COLLIE X SETTER PUPPY
AGE Aprox. 5 Months
SEX Female
DESCRIPTION Black & White
DETAILS
Poor little Daisy was handed in to a Vets for "disposal" because her owners had "got tired of her"!! So an experienced fosterer took her on until she could come to DBARC for rehoming to someone with a proper level of commitment to dog ownership. Her fosterer says Daisy is a lovely little pup who has fitted in very well with her own dogs and the other two puppies she has been fostering. Daisy is just a typical, lively, playful puppy! She is friendly and sociable, and even good with the resident cats! She already walks quite nicely on the lead, and is a fast learner, so please do not consider this gorgeous girl, who has already been let down once, unless you are completely committed to giving her all the training, time and care that any young puppy needs.
Daisy's arrival at DBARC was delayed because she had an upset tummy, and DBARC then was short of spaces, but this has been of great benefit to this little pup because she has really come on in her foster home. Here is an update from the very experienced lady who has been caring for her:
"Her housetraining is coming on well, and she goes outside on her own during the day. Daisy will sit for her food and has learnt not to push through doorways, she comes when she is called and is getting used to being on a lead. She is very good at night, sleeps on her own in the Puppy Room, goes to bed with a baby Biscrok and settles down immediately. Great welcome in the mornings for me and all the dogs. She takes no notice of the cats, likes to watch the goats going into the field and likes having visitors. She was a bit shy with people when she first came but she is so confident now that she accepts everything that is going on, does not even mind the vacuum cleaner She is fed in the same room as three other dogs, always finishes her food first but never tries to pinch any of theirs, just sits and watches, hoping they will leave a bit, which they never do ! An optimistic puppy ! !
Daisy loves being outside in the garden, takes her toys out to play with or just enjoys sniffing around. She loves my Lab Ginny who is very good with her, lets Daisy pull her ears, or ruff and catch hold of her leg and they share a bed sometimes.
Daisy has grown and is all long legs and tail at the moment, looks like a young colt when she is running. She has a slender little body more like a setter than a collie. She is all black with a little white patch between her front legs and a tiny smudge of white on her chin, only a few hairs. Fluffy little ears and will probably have a feathered tail. She has the sweetest way of looking at you. Would love to keep her myself but must be practical ! ! ! She is very affectionate and likes to sit on a knee sometimes"
Daisy has been so well cared for and so well loved in her foster home, and is now ready for a loving permanent home where this will be followed through. She will make a wonderful dog.
Please pay attention to the criteria listed below BEFORE considering coming to see any of our puppies
Please remember that pups are fun but also LOTS of work. They are a lifetime commitment, and will also be a lifetime of joy IF you raise them and train them right. So do not even consider having one in your life unless you are prepared to be completely responsible for their upbringing and also are the sort of adopter who will see any glitches as challenges rather than problems.
These little lives will literally be in YOUR hands, and it will be your responsibility to bring them along to be happy and well adjusted dogs.
You will also need to:
- Be able to give them the time and attention they need, and this does NOT fit in with a working life or multiple family commitments:
- Be able to offer a home without babies or toddlers as tiny members of the human and canine species rarely mix well!
- Own and to have read "The Perfect Puppy" by Gwen Bailey:
- Have established where you will be taking a puppy for training, Puppy socialisation and then Dog Training. Classes are NOT an optional extra, they are absolutely essential, especially for bright and opportunistic pups like these.
- Have him or her neutered at 6 months of age, and be prepared to keep him or her fully vaccinated for the rest of his/her life
ELSA'S PUPPIES
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED COLLIE CROSS PUPPIES
AGE Aprox. 9 Weeks
SEX To be confirmed!!!
DESCRIPTION Assorted!!! (More recent pictures coming soon!)
DETAILS
These adorable puppies, pictured here at two weeks of age, are now old enough to come to DBARC to find loving, permanent homes.
Click here to see more recent pictures of Elsa's Puppies
These puppies were abandoned, with their mother Elsa, at just two weeks of age and a fosterer has been caring for them all in her own home until they were old enough to come into DBARC for rehoming.
They are well-handled, well socialised little puppies, and because pressure of space has meant that they have been with their Mum rather longer than usual, they are also well-mannered little babies because they have had extra maternal discipline.
They will probably be approximately collie sized when adult, and although they are just cute little darlings now, they will be active dogs requiring lots of activity, both mental and physical.
So before you even consider offering a home to one of these little ones, please take a long, hard look at your present and future commitments and make 200% sure that you will have the time and resources to care for them for the rest of their lives
Please pay attention to the criteria listed below BEFORE considering coming to see any of our puppies
Please remember that pups are fun but also LOTS of work. They are a lifetime commitment, and will also be a lifetime of joy IF you raise them and train them right. So do not even consider having one in your life unless you are prepared to be completely responsible for their upbringing and also are the sort of adopter who will see any glitches as challenges rather than problems.
These little lives will literally be in YOUR hands, and it will be your responsibility to bring them along to be happy and well adjusted dogs.
You will also need to:
- Be able to give them the time and attention they need, and this does NOT fit in with a working life or multiple family commitments:
- Be able to offer a home without babies or toddlers as tiny members of the human and canine species rarely mix well!
- Own and to have read "The Perfect Puppy" by Gwen Bailey:
- Have established where you will be taking a puppy for training, Puppy socialisation and then Dog Training. Classes are NOT an optional extra, they are absolutely essential, especially for bright and opportunistic pups like these.
- Have him or her neutered at 6 months of age, and be prepared to keep him or her fully vaccinated for the rest of his/her life