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DIANA BRIMBLECOMBE ANIMAL RESCUE CENTRE
Registered Charity No. 288473
Nelsons Lane, Hurst, Nr. Wokingham, Berkshire. RG10 0RR
Tel : 0118 9341122, Fax : 0118 9706762
Web : www.dbarc.org.uk
Open daily 11.00am to 1.00pm, and 2.00pm to 4.00pm (last entry for public 10 mins before closing)
(PLEASE NOTE - telephone calls will not be answered at weekends and at busy times - the care of our animals will take priority)
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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.
Please read our Homing Criteria BEFORE coming to see any of our dogs.
We always do a home check before any dog is adopted. This can usually be arranged within a couple of days, but can take a lot longer depending on your location and availability of our homechecker! 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 £150
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.
Open daily 11.00am to 1.00pm, and 2.00pm to 4.00pm
(PLEASE NOTE - telephone calls will not be answered at weekends and at busy times - the care of our animals will take priority)
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MILLIE
BREED COLLIE CROSS
AGE ? 18 Months
SEX Female (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Black
DETAILS
Millie came from Dog pound where she was facing a grim fate until a rescue worker took her on to give her a second chance. Unfortunately
this means she has no long term history prior to her rescue
She is a
lively girl, very outgoing and friendly - she just sees life as a joy, and wants to share her happiness!
Her rescuer says Millie would be
perfect for agility, she loves to learn and is very eager to please
Millie has been good with dogs that she has met, but is a bit too lively around cats!
She has no history, so we would wish to rehome her with children under 12 years.
Millie will need an interesting and active lifestyle, so do not consider this dog if you are looking for a quiet life! She loves her walks, and will need plenty of exercise, and company most of the time
DODDY
BREED JACK RUSSELL TYPE
AGE ? 2 Years
SEX Female (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Tri Colour
DETAILS
Doddy is just an adorable little darling who loves everyone she meets!
She was saved from a grim fate in a dog pound, but has no past history, just another unwanted dog for no reason at all.
She is friendly with all people she meets, and with other dogs, but she does not like cats so no feline friends for this little girl!
Doddy loves her walks, and is a typical little terrier girl with an interest in everything, but she also loves a cuddle and a fuss!
She is friendly with children, but has no history so we would not place her with youngsters under 10 years
She would happily be a second dog, but really prefers people as her companions of choice, so will need company most of the time.
MANDY & SAMMIE
BREED TERRIER TYPES
AGE ? 2-3 Years
SEX Females (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION White & Tan
DETAILS
If anyone is looking for a ready made pair of little darlings, then look no further as Mandy & Sammie are the gentlest little pair of girls.
Possibly siblings, or aunt & niece, we do not know their precise relationship as they were put out of a car at the entrance to a farm & left on the road in an utterly bewildered state. Fortunately a passing driver saw what had happened and took the little dogs to safety.
Initially they were very confused and distressed, but drew great comfort from each other, and in a kind foster home they soon settled down.
They are now a very happy duo, totally devoted to each other and they love the company of people. One of the pair often sleeps on top of the other & both become very distressed when separated so they need a home together, they after all lost everything except each other, bless them.
We do not know if Mandy & Sammie ever lived with children, therefore a home without young children would be best, likewise with cats, as Mandy & Sammie are little terriers, so a home without feline friends would be prudent.
The great thing about adopting a bonded pair like this is that they settle in quickly as they have each other, and cope much better with the normal periods of leaving that life entails.
However, they are young dogs so need lots of walks, fun and company.
Mandy is on the left of the photo & is the bigger of the pair.
COOPER
BREED LABRADOR CROSS
AGE Aprox. 2 Years
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Black
DETAILS
Cooper has gone to a foster home SO IS NOT AT THE CENTRE as he was getting so stressed in kennels, so if you are interested in offering him a home, please contact his fosterer for more information
UPDATE ON COOPER IN HIS FOSTER HOME:
Cooper has been having a great time in his foster home, but really needs his own special someone to love.
He has been out and about on group walks and to events, and has proved to be a lovely and loving guy with people, and fine with other dogs.
He needs a permanent new home, as he can't stay in foster forever! Cooper is a very active dog, so will need to go to someone who themselves enjoys an active lifestyle.
He is full of fun!! He would be too boisterous for someone not used to large dogs. He will need - and thoroughly enjoy - some further training at dog classes.
He will make a handsome, happy companion for the right person, so if that might be YOU, please ring his fosterer on
01932 571268 to have a chat about Cooper.
Look what a handsome boy he is now:
Handsome Cooper was found straying on a major road and taken in by the family who found hime. He was never claimed, and stayed with his resucers for about 2 months, but due to their work committments, he was spending all the day on his own and became very bored, amused himself by "reorganising" their garden so they asked if he could be rehomed.
Cooper is strong, very lively and active. He will need an owner who is experienced with dogs, and at home daytime.
He is a super friendly
fellow, but far too lively to be homed with young children. He lived
happiy with teenagers whilst in his initial rescuers home.
His finders had another, older dog and Cooper got along well with her, but we feel he would do best as an "only dog" as he really needs to bond to his human family. He is NOT good with cats.
While Cooper was with the family who rescued him he went on holiday with them to the seaside. Cooper loves to swim & he went out canoeing with them in the canoe, he also swam alongside the canoe for a mile, but he was attached to a lead while swimming.
He is a super fun boy, and will make a wonderful dog for someone willing to meet his needs for exercise and company.
He will need further training, he will need work on his recall and general doggie manners, so he would definately certainly need to enrol in training classes.
TESS
BREED JACK RUSSELL X POMERANIAN/SHELTIE
AGE Aprox. 7 Years
SEX Female (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Brown & White
DETAILS
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BERT
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED COLLIE TYPE
AGE ? 1-2 Years
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Tri Colou
DETAILS
Handsome Bert was dumped in a rural location along with another dog, Twiggy, who has also come to DBARC for rehoming and it took an animal welfare worker some time to persuade them to "come in from the Cold" as they had probably known little kindness before.
Bert was less traumatized by the experience than Twiggy, and although he is a sensitive dog, he is friendly and sociable with everyone he has met whilst in his foster home.
However, as his long term history is unknown, we would not wish to place him with children under 10 years.
Bert is typical of a collie type dog, in that he is intelligent, active and eager to please and to learn.
He will make a wonderful and loyal companion, and would be happy to live as a second dog too as he loves canine company, and is great with all shapes, ages and sizes of dogs.
He is a really lovely boy who stuck loyally with his friend Twiggy when they were abandoned, and now deserves a loving home where he will have all the kindness and care he has enjoyed in his foster home, and company most of the time.
KOMO
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED SPRINGER CROSS PUPPY
AGE ? 12 Weeks
SEX Male
DESCRIPTION Black & White
DETAILS
Little Komo was the last of an accidentally bred litter of pups and was given into rescue when a home couldn't be found for him.
He has been in foster whilst waiting to come to DBARC, and his fosterer says he is a really good boy, very well socialised and great with people and other dogs.
He is a super puppy, but if you think he might be the one for you, please remember that he will be a very bright and lively dog, not suited to a quiet life!
Please take a good hard look at your lifestyle before offering Komo a home.
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:
- Be ready for some sleepless nights while your puppy adjusts to sleeping in a new place on its own - puppies can cry very loudly!
- Understand that puppies are NOT housetrained - this is something YOU have to help them with, but until they are YOU will be cleaning up after them!
- 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
MISSIE
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED BICHON FRISE
AGE ? 2 Years
SEX Female (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION White
DETAILS
Missy looks adorable, and indeed in the right home she will be, but this little dog is highly intelligent, and not for a novice home.
Here is what her fosterer says about Missy:
"Missy was given up for rehoming because the owner could not handle her, she kept escaping and upsetting the neighbours!! She had a litter of pups too.
She was the owners first dog and they had absolutely no idea on how to teach her manners, and didn't have a secure garden, so it was very irresponsible of them to let her get into danger.
Missy is a very head strong girl, she has had no basic training at all, pulls on lead and has needs work on her recall too. A proper little madam!
She'll need a family who is going to be very firm but fair with her and put a good bit of time into her, I think she has had some harsh handling judging from her cowering reaction when you reach to pick her up.
She is a feisty little one who is not afraid of giving the big dogs a piece of her mind if they bark which really needs sorting out as she'll get herself into trouble with the wrong dog.
She is great with people, no aggression at all and mixes with dogs her own size very well. NOT good with cats.
Missy lived with small children but I would recommend older children would be better for her."
We are looking for someone who will give this little darling the time, company and attention she needs and has never had. In return they will get a super, clever, fun little dog.
RIMSKY
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED COLLIE X SPANIEL TYPE
AGE ? 10 Years
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Tri Colour
DETAILS
Rimsky lost his home due to a marriage break up, so sad for him
He is a gentle, calm dog who will make a lovely companion, and he is very easy to live with and to love!
He has perfect house manners, loves his walks, and is good with older children, but has not lived with youngsters under 10 years.
Rimsky would make a great dog for someone who perhaps cannot meet the needs of a younger dog but who still wants a friend who will enjoy their company both at home and out and about.
He really is the perfect gentleman, sweet and friendly, and very handsome, bless him!
WILL
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED SMALLER X DOG
AGE ? 1 Year
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Black & Tan (3 Legs)
DETAILS
We are looking for a specially loving home for this very special little dog who has been through so much, yet still has the WILL to go on and to enjoy life.
The most important thing about Will is that he is an absolute angel. The least important thing is that he is a "tri-paw":
that's the doggie equivalent of a tripod!
He has lost a leg, bless him. But here is what his fosterer has to say about this little
darling:
"I have found Will to be an absolute diamond of a dog, he is very affectionate, loves cuddles. He is good on lead.
Will has been very good with my dogs in the home male and female, he is a bit nervous of bigger, noisy dogs outside.
He is very playful, shown absolutely no aggression towards dogs, cats or people.
Will lost his leg after being hit by a car and his femur was shattered beyond repair. His owners decided to give up on him at this point, perhaps they couldn't afford the cost, although they were offered help with the vet bills, so more likely they just didn't want him any more, or couldn't cope with a dog that was damaged in their eyes.
Will himself proves to be coping very well, slippery floors do get the better of him at times but he'll get used to that with time.
All in all, I can't fault him and he now deserves a family that'll love him and let him love them back 10 fold."
Dogs cope very well with three legs, especially the smaller, lighter ones like Will. There is something special about the brave way they simply get one with things, so if you agree, and would like to offer this little chap all the love and care he deserves, come and meet him and let him brighten your day!
He will make someone a wonderful companion, as long as they have cuddles to spare and can give him company most of the time as he is just a youngster.
BERTIE
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED TERRIER CROSS
AGE ? 1 Year
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Tan
DETAILS
Little Bertie is a super little chap!
He has been in foster care for several weeks after his former owner was unable to keep him, and his foster says he is a really lovely dog, full of fun, and great with all her own dogs.
He walks well on the lead and has a good recall, and altogether is a total poppet!
Bertie has not lived with children, but is very nice-natured, so we would be happy to home him with children over 10 years.
He is a busy, active dog who enjoys being a part of all that is going on, so will need an interesting and active lifestyle, and company most of the time.
HONEY
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED LABRADOR
AGE ? 1 Year
SEX Female (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Yellow
DETAILS
Honey is a beautiful girl who is being rehomed due to a change in her owners' circumstances that would mean her being left alone for excessively long periods.
Therefore although she has been a much loved dog, she simply would not be getting the attention, exercise and company that any dog of her age needs, and the hard but sensible decision was made to rehome her.
Honey has a lovely, happy, friendly nature and loves everyone she meets. She is playful and energetic, and would be too bouncy for children under 10 years.
She has not lived with other dogs, but is sociable with them, and has the typical cheerful Labrador temperament, so is full of fun.
Honey would benefit from going to dog training classes, and will need an owner who will give her lots of exercise, and company most of the time
ALFIE
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED COLLIE X SPANIEL TYPE
AGE ? 3 Years
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Black & White
DETAILS
Alfie was abandoned from a vehicle in a rural area, an elderly lady saw him being pushed out of the rear door but was unable to do anything about it, or to find anyone to help, so poor loyal little Alfie just sat in a ditch for 2 days, patiently waiting for the return of the heartless individual who dumped him and who of course would never be back for him.
Eventually he was rescued and taken in by a kind person until a rescue place could be found for him.
Alfie is a super friendly dog, He loves everyone, his trust in humans undamaged by the unkindness of his previous owners, and though small in stature, Alfie is a fine chunky boy. While he is utterly adorable, he might also be described as "nice but dim"! So Alfie will need further guidance from sensible owners.
We have no background information on him so would not advise a home with young children under 10 years, or with cats.
While Alfie does settle in a car, he is a little distressed initially, most likely due to the fact he was put out of a car when he was dumped by uncaring "owners".
Overall he is a very loving & very handsome fellow who just needs lots of love, and company most of the time.
MASSIE
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED COLLIE X SPANIEL TYPE
AGE ? 18 Months
SEX Female (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Black & White
DETAILS
Massie has been given up for rehoming because her owner is finding it impossible to cope with her needs and those of her two young children - who Massie loves.
The problem is that the garden is unfenced, and it is proving impossible to keep an eye on two lively young humans and one lively young dog.
Her owner had resorted to tethering Massie when outside, but realised this was unfair on her as she was so keen to play with the children, but one cannot risk dogs straying, so rehoming was the safest solution.
Massie is a lovely, happy young lady with an excellent temperament, who can safely be rehomed with young children, as long as her adopters can meet needs of all parties, and not run into the problems of her previous owner! She is good with other dogs.
Massie is a bright, active youngster who will need an outlet for both her brains and her energy, so dog training will be a must for this girl.
She will also need an interesting and active lifestyle and company most of the time.
MAX
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED LABRADOR CROSS
AGE ? 2 Years
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Black
DETAILS
Max is a super family dog. He is exceptionally good with children, having been the special friend of a young lad of 7 years whose ill health meant he was home a lot, with Max as a great playmate.
Unfortunately, family circumstances have made it impossible to keep a dog, so Max is looking for a loving new home.
Max is a happy, active dog who will play all day if he can find a person willing to join in the fun!
He is good with other dogs, but has not lived with cats.
Max will make a brilliant family dog, but he is used to lots of walks and company most of the time, so would not suit someone looking for a quiet housedog!
BOSUN
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG
AGE ? 8 Months
SEX Male (Not yet Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Black & Tan
DETAILS
Bosun is one of three brothers who were left in a dog pound by their breeder because they don't have perfect ear carriage!!
Fortunately all three have been saved by a lady who specialises in GSD rescue, and with whom DBARC often works, so beautiful Bosun has come to us to find a loving new owner, someone who thinks, as we do, that perfectly straight ears are far less important than fantastic temperament - which is Bosun all over, and in fact that slightly floppy ears just add to his charm and character.
Bosun is a super, soppy, friendly boy who loves everyone. He is great with other dogs, but has not lived with cats.
In his foster home he has been learning lots of stuff really fast, and his lead walking and recall are very good for a puppy of his age, but he is still very much a blank canvas, so will certainly need further training.
GSDs are intelligent dogs, and need an outlet for their brains, so dog school is a must for this lad.
Bosun is a very gentle chap, but is too big to live with children under
10 years.
He would be very happy living with another dog. He will need company most of the time, as would any dog of his age.