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.
wled at his owner when he went to pull him off the sofa!! He had never shown any aggressive tendancies previously, and the Vet tried to explain that this was just a young dog who needed normal training, so whilst the owner was adamant that he no longer wanted the dog as there is a baby due, he did sign him over to the Vet for rehoming.
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CHESNEY
BREED COLLIE TYPE
DETAILS
AGE ? 2-4 Years
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Red & White
Ches was adopted in November last year, but has sadly been returned due to a change in his adoptor's circumstances
Chesney is a lively and active boy who will need a home where somebody is home much of the day as he can be destructive when left on his own
He is good with children but is very boisterous, so we would not recommend him being homed with children under 12 years
He was in a foster home before he was adopted last year and was absolutely fine with other dogs - but the adopter says he is 'nervous' of other dogs - so his new owner will have to take a pro-active approach to this and make sure he goes to training classes immediately to get him back to being comfortable in the company of other dogs again
His adopter says he needs a firm hand and training - which is something she feels she has 'perservered as long as she can' with, but with the change of circumstances cannot manage him anymore
Please do not consider adopting Chesney or indeed any rescue dog unless you truly understand and accept that rescue dogs can take months to settle into a new home and will not come 'perfect house guests' - this will take time and effort on your part, so only adopt a rescue dog if you have the time and commitment that these dogs truly deserve and are prepared to accept them the way they are - warts and all!!
BOUNCER
BREED COLLIE CROSS RETRIEVER
DETAILS
AGE Aprox. 18 Months
SEX Female
DESCRIPTION Black
Bouncer is being homed by The Border Collie Spot, AND IS NOT AT DBARC - please contact The Border Collie Spot for more information
Black and white collie- retreiver cross, female, 18 months old.
Bouncer is a beautiful girl with lots of bounce and would suit a active household.
She has so much energy that she would make a fantastic agilty dog.
She is a very friendly girl with lots of energy and gets on well with other dogs.
Available to a loving home Innoculated and microchipped.
If you are interested in offering Bouncer a home - you should e-mail The Border Collie Spot for more details
COOPER
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED POMERANIAN
DETAILS
AGE Aprox. 9 Months
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Red
When Cooper was 3 months old he was bought for the children when the mother was diagnosed with MS, they thought the dog would help them........!!
4 months later the children had lost interest in him.........
Poor Cooper was a traumatised little dog when he was first rescued, probably because he had had some very rough handling, he hit the floor and pee'd himself if you tried to pick him up. He used to go stiff when picked up.
The owner said they couldn’t house train him but since being in a foster home he is doing well, doesn’t ask to go out but will go to the toilet when taken out.
Cooper is now a very affectionate little dog who loves attention and now actively seeks a cuddle.
Cooper LOVES other dogs and gets on well with cats but will probably be too lively for them, he insists on making sure all his foster friends have a face wash every morning, even standing on tippy toes to reach the German Shepherd and Boxer’ faces. He loves playing with the dogs and toys.
We would not want to home Cooper with children again, he was too traumatised and we don’t think it would be fair to him.
PRINCESS
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED BICHON FRISE
DETAILS
AGE Aprox. 15 Months
SEX Female (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION White
Princess has been in a foster home - and this is what her fosterer has to say about her
Princess and her sister were surrendered in to my local pound just before Christmas. 2010’s Christmas presents now unwanted.
They had never been groomed or clipped - her sister was homed and I took Princess who had to be completely shaved due to being so matted.
Princess is an affectionate dog, she gets on very well with all sizes of dogs and cats but will bully a cat if she gets the chance.
She will require professional grooming on a regular basis. House training is a bit hit and miss so needs work.
As with a lot of Bichon’s, Princess will do what she wants, whenever she wants. Outside she has NO recall at all, she goes completely deaf to all commands, so unless in a secure area there should be no off-lead exercise.
Princess can be destructive, especially with paper/books, so would be good for anyone wanting to start up a confetti business!!
She also likes very much to chew the arms of wooden chairs - I would suggest that a crate would come in handy with this little madam.
Great little dog despite her lack of training, just needs someone to put some time into her.
Princess will need a home where somebody is home much of the time to put the work into her training - and be prepared to take her to training classes so she can learn to become a good doggie citizen!
MAX
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
Max has spent the intervening time before coming into DBARC with experienced fosterers, and they say he has been as good as gold, but then they understand that all young dogs will sometimes "try it on" and that discipline, training and reward for good behaviour will sort things out.
Max is a sweet little chap, but like most Shih Tzus, he has a BIG personality and should not therefore be treated as a cuddly toy!
For this reason we would not wish to place him with children under 12 years, and would like a home for him with someone who has owned a small dog before, and who understands it is indeed the human who is the owner, not the other way round as some small dogs seem to think is the case!!
As he is still just a pup, Max will also need company most of the time.
JACK
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED COLLIE TYPE
DETAILS
AGE Aprox. 2 Years
SEX Male (Will be Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Tri Colour
Poor Jack was hit by a car and badly injured, but the "individual" responsible didn't even stop to help him.
Luckily, witnesses to the hit and run got him straight to a Vet. He had many superficial wounds, and had to have half his tail amputated, and initially it seemed that his hind legs were completely paralysed, but that turned out to be trauma and shock and bruising, and he has recovered steadily, and now only has a slight limp which the Vet says will go in time as he recovers fully.
Jack has spent all his R&R time in the home of some experienced fosterers, and they say he is a lovely boy who gets on well with all their other dogs of all ages, shapes and sizes, and that he is really eager to please and will make a loving, loyal pet.
Not surprisingly, he is terrified of traffic, so will need a home where his new owners will work with him to gradually get him used to it again, but perhaps where he does not have to deal with traffic noise all the time, and where he can be exercised without having to walk down roads with traffic.
Jack has no history of living with children, so we would not wish to place him with children under 12 years.
We would like to place him with someone who has owned dogs before, and who would like the satisfaction of teaching this gorgeous boy that the world need not be a dangerous and scary place.
He will also need company most of the time.
GARY, JADE, LEEANN, JESSIE & PERRI
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED COLLIE CROSS PUPPIES
DETAILS
AGE Aprox. 12 Weeks
SEX 1 Boy & 4 Girls
DESCRIPTION All gorgeous and adorable!
These little darlings are extremely lucky to be alive, and even luckier to have spent several weeks in the care of a fantastically experienced fosterer and puppy rescuer.
Thank goodness she had room for them when they needed her, and thanks to her, they had a wonderful Christmas in her home: they would not even have seen Christmas without this massive change in their luck.
Here is what their fosterer has to say about them:
"Someone tried to dispose of these pups by dumping them in a ditch on an isolated rural road when they were
roughly 4 weeks old, starved and with horrendous wormy tums., Rescued and here since 27th November.
Now 11 weeks old, strong, healthy, wonderful big pups. They love their cuddles, but like all pups will play quite rough,
- much easier individually - in a bunch they are like a Tsunami...!!
They will need secure & loving & sensible homes, no children under 10. I would strongly suggest that none of the siblings are homed together - the 2 fully black coated sisters are bullys - adorable, but will bully the single male & each other!
Their new homes will need to be prepared, these pups are ready for training and it should start immediately
as they are almost 3 months - housetraining / collars & leads/ the word "NO" etc...etc... The sooner all are in homes the better, they are now thoroughly bored with each other!
The sensitive pups are Jade (fluffy black & white girl) & Gary (only male).
Jade can be a little nervous with new people. LeeAnn & Jessie
are great girls individually, but together are a force to be reckoned with....Perrie, the tight coated black/white female is a lively little woman....
They are a hardy bunch now, got on great with my other fosters and with my own dogs - No Fear! Total adorable ruffians.
They love toys and have already killed and dismantled half a dozen soft toys!"
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:
JEFF
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED CROSSBREED
DETAILS
AGE Aprox. 2-3 Years
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Tan
Jeff was adopted from DBARC last week, but despite the adopter's family agreeing to help care for and walk Jeff - they have not been doing so and his adopter is struggling on her own so has decided it is in the best interest of Jeff for him to come back and find himself another home
Jeff is an absolute darling!
He has been in the care of another rescue for several months without any offers of a home, and so he is coming to DBARC to see if his luck will change.
He was taken into the other rescue with an horrific eye injury, and had to have one eye surgically removed, but he is now completely recovered, and his traumatic past has not damaged his super personality.
Jeff just loves everyone, and other dogs, and is a complete sweetie, very easy-going and obliging, bless him.
We are not sure what sort of cross Jeff is, but he would certainly appear to have some Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in his mix.
He is not a big dog, and is a very biddable one, and has lovely manners.
However, as he has no history of a family home, we would not wish to place him with children under 10 years. He will also need company most of the time.
LEX
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED LABRADOR CROSS
DETAILS
AGE Aprox. 7 Months
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Black
Lex is a handsome young chap, with a sweet, loving temperament. He has been a family pet since he was 8 weeks old, but his family found they could not afford to keep two dogs.
Lex is a very intelligent dog, he is very eager to learn and already knows quite a few of his basic obedience commands. He loves to please, and to be praised, so will thrive on further training, enabling him to win "doggie brownie points" with his new owner!
He is great with both children and other dogs but has not lived with cats, although he is a quick learner and would soon accept house rules if there is a cat in his new home - as long as someone explains the house rules to him, of course!
Lex has always lived with another dog, and therefore would ideally be suited to a family where there would be a canine companion for him to play with.
Lex will need an active lifestyle, and as with any youngster, will need company most of the time.
REX
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED COLLIE TYPE
DETAILS
AGE Aprox. 2 Years
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Black & White
Rex is a beautiful boy, with a very happy, friendly nature.
He has been a family pet since a puppy, but a change in circumstances prevented his owners from keeping a dog, so he is looking for a new home absolutely through no fault of his own.
Rex is a big, cuddly chap who likes lots of stimulation in the form of exercise, and mental activity though games and training.
He would be best suited to an active family with a love for the outdoors, and would love to learn a dog sport such as Flyball or Agility.
He is good with people of all ages, but has not lived with small children so would would not wish to home him with children under 10 years. He is very good with other dogs, but has not lived with cats.
Rex will make a super, fun companion, and will need company most of the time as would any lively young dog like him.
TOBY
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED COLLIE TYPE
DETAILS
AGE Aprox. 9 Months
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Black & White
Toby's luck was with him the day he was found straying in a remote rural area by a very kind couple out walking their dogs.
They took this young fellow home and then tried, in vain, to find his owners. It became apparent that Toby had most likely been abandoned in the rural area by his former "owner".
His Good Samaritan then cared for Toby in their own home all over Christmas and until there was a space for him in Rescue to find a loving new permanent home.
Toby has shared his fosterhome for about 6/8weeks with a pair of adorable Bichons who are now looking forward to having their home back all to themselves!
Toby is young, very friendly, housetrained, great with dogs and people, good with kids, but too active for under 10, walks on his harness and altogether a very intelligent dog.
Very well behaved, even at the vets! He is looking for a fun loving home and like all adolescent pups, he may need some further guidance from his new owners as he matures, so training classes will be important for this bright young boy.
He will also need company most of the time.
GOLDIE
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED LABRADOR
DETAILS
AGE Aprox. 3 Years
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Yellow
Goldie is a typical, bouncy, friendly young labrador!
He is used to living with children, but he is probably too bouncy for children under 10 years unless they are very used to lively, bouncy dogs!
Goldie has a lovely temperament, and is good with people & other dogs
He will need an active home who will take him on lovely walks to keep him busy
We do not have any history of him living with cats or other small animals
JET
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED LABRADOR X COLLIE
DETAILS
AGE ?
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Black & White
Jeff was found as a stray, but nobody came forward to claim him.
He has been staying in a foster home, but recently he has started becoming naughty with some of the other dogs in the home, so he has come to DBARC to find a home.
He is good with dogs when he is out, but he can be bossy in the home, so should probably go to a home as an only dog
He is very friendly towards people, we have no history of him with children, so we would not want to home him in a home with children under 12 years
We have no history of him living with cats, so probably best homed without feline friends
ROBBIE
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED CROSSBREED PUPPPY
DETAILS
AGE Aprox. 13 Weeks
SEX Male
DESCRIPTION Black & Tan
Robbie is the last of our little trio of Lillie's pups!
Robbie is a really sweet boy - with short little legs!!
Hello DBARC Puppy Viewer!
If you are looking
for a cute little dynamo full of fun, then look no further because you have
found US!!
We think we are the loveliest, luckiest puppies around, because
we had a rotten start in life THEN we were incredibly lucky because some really
fantastic people took us into their home and fostered us, and kept us all over
Christmas, and it was like a party every day!
They cared for us so well - but
then they REALLY know dogs!
So, as a result we have had a really good time
of socialising, handling and fun, and this will set us us for a good start in
life, then it will be up to YOU if you adopt one of us, to continue the good
work our fosterers have put in to us.
We won't be very big dogs: mummy is a
smaller crossbreed, not sure what Daddy was, but we do have very big
personalities!
If your present and future lifestyle is sure to accomodate
one of us, then come and meet us at DBARC!
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:
SAMSON
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED LABRADOR X GOLDEN RETRIEVER
DETAILS
AGE Aprox. 2 1/2 Years
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Golden
Samson is a big handsome fellow.
His heartbroken owner had no option but to give him up for homing as she lost her home due to economic reasons, and has had to move into rented accomodation where dogs are not allowed.
Samson has been a very
loved, beautifully cared for pet, and has lived with the same owner since a 7 week old pup.
Samson is a strong, active dog, so although he loves everyone, he would be too boisterous for children under 10 years.
He is used to good daily walks & other fun activity to keep him healthy and happy.
His former owner has written notes for us to pass on to Samson's new home and it details all infomation and his likes & dislikes.
This gorgeous young dog will make a wonderful companion for someone who enjoys an active lifestyle, and who will be able to give him company most of the time.
BRIAN
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED COLLIE TYPE
DETAILS
AGE Aprox. 3 Years
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Black & White
Sweet little Brian has come to us from another animal sanctuary where he is being overlooked, possibly because he is not a pushy or demanding dog, just a sweet gentle darling!
He is a fairly small collie, but with a big heart! He is also a calm and steady chap, not a typical collie by any means, as they tend to be highly active and sometimes quite obsessive.
Brian does love his walks, and loves to play with other dogs, but he is active rather than hyperactive!
Brian loves people, and is friendly with everyone he meets, but has not lived with very young children, so we would not wish to place him with youngsters under 10 years.
He is excellent with other dogs, and loves their company. He is just an all-round nice guy, bless him!
FABIENNE
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED LABRADOR CROSS
DETAILS
AGE Aprox. 18 Months
SEX Female (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Black
Fabienne is a very sweet, pretty little girl, considerably smaller than a Labrador.
She has a quiet, rather timid nature, so will need a calm and loving home, and would not do well with the normal noisy play of children, so it will need to be a home without resident or regularly visiting youngsters.
Fabienne is very good with other dogs, and enjoys their company, and she is also the type of dog who will bond very quickly and lovingly to her own special humans. So she needs a kind and empathic owner, but also someone who will be ready to be firm and resolute when necessary, as Fabienne is also a very intelligent little girl, and will need someone willing to teach her about life, the universe and everything!
Fabienne loves her walks and games, and will need an active lifestyle. She has always been used to the company of other dogs and people, so will need someone there for her most of the time.
She is a darling of a dog, who will thrive in a loving new home.
BRANDY
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED BEAGLE CROSS
DETAILS
AGE ? 15 Months
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Tan
Brandy was adopted from DBARC back in the summer - and unfortunately the landlord has now decided the family are no longer able to keep a dog in the home
This has not been helped by the fact that Brandy barks when he is left on his own, so he is ideally looking for a home where somebody is with him much of the time, and willing to get him gradually used to being left for longer periods
Brandy is good with other dogs and has lived with a cat. He is a beagle cross, so he will need an owner who is stronger willed than he is, and who is willing to take him to training classes to help him become a good canine citizen!
They are a very stubborn breed, and their recall is not usually very good - especially if they get an interesting scent, but this can be rectified if you take the time to train them properly
Brandy is a very friendly and loving boy, and will be a lovely companion for some lucky family
ELLIE
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED SMALL TO MEDIUM CROSSBREED
DETAILS
AGE ? 4-5 Years
SEX Female (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Black & Tan
Ellie is a sweet little dog - but a very timid & nervous girl
She will need kind & resolute handling - and will need time to settle into her new home and trust her new owner
She was adopted from DBARC 4 years ago - but unfortunately her owner has become seriously ill and is no longer able to care for her anymore
Ellie is not good with cats - so a feline free home is needed. She is also not too keen on other dogs - so would like a home and an only dog please
Because Ellie is a timid girl - she would not cope with boisterous & noisy children, so she needs a home without young children either there full time or who regularly visit
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