What about this handsome fellow? Max is 8 years, neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. His previous owner rescued him off the streets when he was about 1 where people were beating him in the street! Understandably Max will react at raised hands. Max was with another rescue but was very stressed at all the noise and bustle and has been fine when meeting new people, he is alert and will choose to back off until he is sure. His owner had to give me up due to ill health. Did use to live happily with another shep but has not been socialised with other dogs for a while. Unknown with children so would not rehome him with young children. He is not much bothered about toys but does love a fuss especially from Michael at the kennels but I know he would love a dad of his own! Can you give Max a quiet and calm home please? Max is staying with his foster dad! This beautiful lad decided it was time to cross Rainbow Bridge.Greatly loved and sorely missed by his Dad,  

Meet Scooby. This lovely lad ‘s mum is really not very well and can no longer care for him in the way she knows he needs so has asked for our help. He is 7yrs young, neutered, his vacs have run out so will need to be started again, and he is chipped. He has been used to children from toddlers upwards, fine with other dogs, unknown with cats. A really friendly lad who enjoys going out in the car, can be left with no chewing, welcomes visitors, Not really getting the exercise he needs due to his mum being ill but does enjoy going out, gets very excited, he has good recall, and knows all his basic commands. Scooby does have an on going eye condition, he has regular drops from the vets which seem to keep it at bay. A super boy who would love to slot into someones family to start enjoying all the good things in life again, can you help this lad? Scooby found himself a wonderful new home where he was loved and cared for until the day he had to leave for Rainbow Bridge.

Say hello to Jessie, we took her in from the pound so have no season history for her, she is now fully vaccinated and chipped. Poor Jess at some time it looks like she may well have broken her front leg and it was never given the medical attention it needed and it has mended by itself hence it is crooked and she does walk with a limp and will no doubt suffer with early arthritis because of it. It does not bother her at all but is noticeable. Jessie is currently in foster with small dogs, larger ones and wait for it 6 cats! She can be a bit bossy with more timid dogs but fine with confident ones, great with the cats, loves people, older children will be fine too. If you could offer this lovely girl her forever home that would really make her day. Jessie has found her forever home. Jessie has sadly gone to Rainbow Bridge.

This lovely lad is 7 year neutered Musasshi.  He is microchipped and his vaccinations being bought up to date. His current owner rescued him from a neglect situation and is now having to rehome Musasshi urgently as he has to leave him for long hours whilst at work and his landlord is not happy with this and has threatened eviction unless the dog goes as he now seems to be suffering with separation anxiety. This lad is a gentle giant and is good with children and other dogs if introduced on lead before being let off to play. Unknown with cats but does appear to want to chase them! Very friendly and loves a fuss. His only issue is his possessiveness over food. He is fine to give food to and to take the bowl when empty but he would not let you take his bowl whilst he was eating (but then why would you want to?). For this reason we would not rehome him with young children. Mussashi will pull at the start of a walk but will settle once he has had a run around and has good recall and basic commands. His only other quirk is he...

May I introduce the rather stunning Fiena who is 8 years young. She is not spayed and her vaccinations are out of date but we are told she is microchipped. This lovely girl is good with children and we are told other dogs except for small dogs, however she has not mixed with other dogs for quite a while apart from next door’s. Unknown with cats but probably a no. Fiena has been in the same home since a pup. She is good on a halti and has basic commands. Recall not great if she is distracted and this lass does have a high prey drive, No issues with food or toys. Fiena’s owner spends a lot of time working abroad and a lot of time on her own outside during the day so really would like a home to hang her bag on please where she can just enjoy some company and love. Fiena has herself a new dad all to herself. Fiena had over 2 years with her new dad who adored her, but her time came to cross Rainbow Bridge.  

Bruce never made it to the website as the lovely couple that assessed him, realised he needed out and could not bear to see him go into kennels, so they took him into their home and cared and loved him for just under a year. This is what foster mum posted about him having had him a month: “A little story about having preconceived ideas about the dog you want……. Bruce was taken to the vets to be PTS by a person who was the partner of his owner who had died. He was pining and had been neglected. He had 3 guardian angels that day, the son and partner of the previous owner and the nurse at the vets, all of which weren’t about to let that happen. We were contacted to see if GSRE could take him. Prior to this we had lost Suki at the end of April and had recently contacted Lizzie to see if there was a dog suitable for Defor as she knew what he was like. Preferably a very calm bitch. The only place for Bruce was in Essex, and not knowing how he would cope with kennels we asked Allison if we could...

PLEASE READ ALL THE WAY THROUGH TO SEE HOW THIS LAD HAS CHANGED! Meet Archie. Archie is an ex Military working dog, who was re homed with a young family when retired, where he struggled with the children,  so we took him into our care. He is 10 years young, neutered, fully vaccinated and chipped. Archie went to an experienced couple who have had an ex Military dog in the past but he really struggled to accept mum as part of his life. Here is what they say: “We have looked after Archie since 19th December 2014. He is an ex- MOD dog who has spent a long period of time on Gibraltar. We were told he had been male orientated so right from the start Kim (female) did all the feeding. When Archie first moved in he seemed underweight and very nervous. After three days and trying about 6 varieties of dog food which he refused we took him to the vets. The vet agreed he could do with putting on some weight and gave him some expensive tinned vet food which Archie gulped down to show he was hungry. We left with our expensive food and an Adaptil...

Buddy came into rescue after a relationship split in 2010. He then found himself a new home but after a short while, his new mum became ill and was unable to walk him. He was not great with other dogs despite having lived with one in his original home, but did love people. Buddy found his foster home in Cornwall in December 2011 and he liked it so much that his foster parents adopted him despite his issues, and he stayed there for a little over five years and had the time of his life. Sadly Buddy passed away suddenly at the end of March at the grand old age of 12 years and three months due to heart failure.

What a lady we have here for you to meet, she is absolutely gorgeous and her name is China. This poor old girl is 10 yrs young and found herself in the dog pound on the PTS list even though she was chipped her owner openly admitted he didn’t want her back! She is a diamond of a dog considering her life of living on an allotment alone for so many years, producing litter after litter, she has a few battle scars on her legs from the chain I presume and is very submissive of people. China does have some arthritis which is to be expected after her past life but meds are keeping her comfy as and when she needs them. China is now in foster with 4 other Sheps, 2 terrier X, 3 cats, 2 horses, 2 ponies and an array of chucks to which she fits in beautifully with them all no problems at all! This lady is looking for a 6* home only please and it will be vetted thoroughly as from here on in its caviar all the way darling…..because you’re worth it!! China is staying with her foster home! China was such a lucky...

Shay has come across to us from Devon GSD Rescue. He is nearly 9 years young, now neutered and his vaccinations are up to date and he’s microchipped. Shay originally lived with an older man who had a heart problem and felt he could no longer cope with him. He did go to a home with another lady, but she found him very strong and she said he had a dislike of small dogs. A super friendly lad with people, Shay is just a typical GSD male who needs an owner who he respects and does not feel he needs to protect. Can you give Shay the retirement home he deserves please? The handsome Shay has gone to Rainbow Bridge after a very short and sudden passing. The vet thinks he had a mass on his spleen which ruptured. The brave lad never showed any signs until the end.  

This lovely old lady is Elsa who is 12 years old. Unspayed but she is microchipped. Not much known about her as her owner died and the family did not want to know, so she was being looked after by a neighbour. We would not rehome her with young children but she has been fine with other dogs whilst in foster. Unknown with cats. Elsa is a lovely friendly girl, little weak on her back end as you would expect for a GSD of her age, who is just looking for a retirement home please! Elsa has had a wonderful time in foster but sadly has gone to Rainbow Bridge after suffering a couple of strokes.

Have a look at this lovely lad, another pound boy who has come to stay with us. All info to follow is pure guess work. Taz is around 2yrs old, neutered , fully vacs and chipped. We have found this lad to be ok around the ladies but not so good around other males, this may improve with time . He is a no to cats and we have no knowledge around children so teenagers only. He does pull like a freight train on the lead so we are trying him with a dog matic so hopefully this will help. Taz recently had a very short stay in a home but they asked to return him after less than 48hrs as he was barking at their teenage sons and he jumped up and scratched one of them and they did not feel easy around him?! So maybe we can say to the next family who try with this lad, don’t allow him to bond too quickly with certain members of the family and discount others, he may well try to be a little protective of his home so make sure you tell him from the start this is unacceptable and...

Meet Buster or Mr B as his new foster mummy has called him. Neutered and fully vaccinated. Buster is around 9yrs young, he found himself in a dog pound and even though he is chipped his owner said he had sold him so wasn’t interested in collecting him so he was left to be added to the PTS list…..nice?! He is in foster at the moment with 2 other GSDs and is loving life again. He seems fine with children but as yet unknown with cats. When he first arrived with us he was quite weak behind but thanks to foster mum and co he is enjoying 2  1hr walks a day and loving it, much stronger now with just normal stiffness for his age! He is a very friendly lad and would love to find his retirement home to unpack his case for the last time….could this be you? Buster had a wonderful retirement but is now at Rainbow Bridge.  

This handsome lad is 6 year old Max who is now neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. Max and his friends have come into kennels after a marriage breakdown as their dad could not cope with all of the animals. Max has lived with children and other dogs however is selective about which dogs he will get along with having been attacked by a dog in the past, the consequence being the amputation of his tail. He also does not like cats. This cuddly bear would make a fantastic companion. Can you give Max a home please? Max is staying with his foster home! The gorgeous Max has sadly left for Rainbow Bridge.  

May I introduce the lovely Shadow. Shadow was signed over to another rescue and arrived with a skin condition which is now cleared up. She is 10 years young and spayed. Currently in foster, Shadow has settled in like a dream and has a lease of life a pup would be envious of. We would not rehomed her with young children as we do not know her history, but believe she would happily fit into most family environments. Shadow is just looking for a retirement home where she can have some fun and peace and quiet when needed. Sadly Shadow left her loving foster family today and went to Rainbow Bridge.  

Rocky is an 8 year neutered male who is vaccinated and microchipped. Good with children and other dogs, but a no to cats. This lovely lad is only being rehomed due to a relationship breaking up meaning his mum is having to move into accommodation where he is not allowed. This is what our volunteer had to say about him: “Rocky is very gentle and quite laid back. Did not bark when I knocked. Greeted me with a lick and a sniff then laid down. Good condition, good teeth and seems very healthy other than he can get a little stiff on his back legs. Does not react to noises but does have quite high chase drive with other animals other than dogs which he is fine with. He lives on a farm and is not used to walking on a lead and will pull and spin. Otherwise a lovely, gentle boy.” Can you give Rocky a new pad please? Poor Rocky was rushed to the vets and is now at Rainbow Bridge.

This lovely lady is Samba who is 10 years young. Spayed and microchipped, her vaccinations need bringing up to date. Samba has EPI which she has had since the age of 2. It has been managed with Panzym powder well but unfortunately her owners have been struggling financially so she is being re-established on it whilst in foster. Samba is good with children of all ages and we are told other dogs. Not had much exercise recently so does need building up, but does not act her age and loves her balls! Super temperament and good basic commands. Can you give Samba a home please? Samba now settling in nicely with her new dad and brother. Amber as she was renamed, has sadly gone to Rainbow Bridge after a fight with the dreaded C. Loved to the end she passed in her dad’s arms peacefully.

Harry is an 8 year neutered male who is microchipped and now vaccinated. This poor lad has really not had the greatest life having been in the same home since a pup, he has missed out on socialisation and more recently exercise as he is difficult to manage. Now in kennels as his owners could not cope any longer. Harry is very toy and treat orientated which will come in useful in rehabilitating him . When assessed in his home, Harry was desperately unsure and very stressed meeting a stranger. Our kennels have said, he is a typical nervous  lad and will need time and patience so that he learns to trust and build up his confidence. With those people he does trust, he is the most affectionate and loving lad. There is no bad in this lad at all, he would ideally like a home on his own as can be tricky with other dogs. . Since moving kennels Harry has enjoyed lots of off lead time and recently a group walk which he loved and was a really good lad so all the hard work is paying off. More up dates to come. Are you that special home? Harry...

Logan has come across to us from Devon GSD Rescue. He is 12 years young and entire but at his age he has earned the right to keep his manhood. Microchipped and vaccinated. Logan is an ex Prison dog who used to do perimeter work. He is a very friendly boy with people and dogs. He did go to a super home but became very anxious when left on his own so he needs a family where there is always someone there. It will need to be a very special home for this super old lad! The lovely Logan has gone to Rainbow Bridge after a short but severe bout of CDRM.  

May I introduce Koshi who is 3 years, neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. Koshi is a young, nervous lad who has been through a lot in his short life. Original owners had no GSD experience so passed him onto someone who chained him up outside, wanting him to be a guard dog, and his current owners purchased him through Gumtree at 7 months old. They have put in a lot of work with him but he needs more than they can give especially with a young child and another on the way. He would love to find a calm and experienced home, preferably in a quiet, rural environment .  Teenagers only and a no to cats. Has lived with an older female shep but an only dog home we feel would be better as he has been reactive to dogs he has met so will need work with his doggie socialisation. If you think your are this special home with experience of nervous dogs around new people, please apply today! Sadly we lost Koshi from an internal bleed.  

This lovely lady is Florence who is a 7-8 years old. Florence came into another rescue having been picked up as a stray on the streets of London so her history is unknown. Now in foster with us, Florence is very well behaved but will need owners used to the breed as she does need to be introduced to new dogs and new people correctly. However she has been very friendly with other dogs she has met but can be a little pushy at times. A gentle girl who has been very calm and easy and loves a fuss, she has had some lumps and bumps removed and is sensitive around her ears which have been treated and clear at present. Would prefer a quieter life without young children. Would live with another dog but middle aged upwards. This is what her foster mum has to say about her: “Flo has been waiting patiently to be introduced to everyone.  She found her foster family on Valentine’s day & is making the most of stay at what she describes as “La Chien Resort”.  Flo was picked up as a stray in London & has seen the workings of other rescues too. ...

This lovely lad is 7 year Rover who is now neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. Rover’s dad died and he was very lost when he first arrived at the kennels. As you can see from the photos Rover was extremely obese and is still on a diet and strict exercise regime at present. He is used to children 8 and over, seems to ignore other dogs and has lived with cats. Never been off lead until he arrived with us! Now this lad is trimmed down and fitter he will be a great addition to your home! Now in foster in he is settling in well with his foster brother he is being the perfect house guest. Rover has found his forever home! Having spent his last years with a super family,Rover has now gone to Rainbow Bridge.

Lovely Sasha has sadly been passed around quite a lot in her life so no surprise she suffers with some anxiety issues when left. This has got lots better but will need to be worked on. She is 6 years young, neutered, vaccinated and chipped. Sasha can be quite clingy with new people but as long as you reassure her you are there to stay she will settle. Can be strong on the lead but that is easy to sort out, loves to be with you so recall should be easily worked on. Ok with older children, ok with dogs but can get jealous so need to be aware of this, no to cats and other small furries. Can you give this lovely girl her forever home once and for all? Sasha is staying with her foster family. Sadly Sasha has now gone to Rainbow Bridge after developing stomach cancer.

Meet the lovely lady that is Cleo. We believe her to be neutered, and she is now vaccinated or chipped. She is 9yrs young. We are told she is good with kids of all ages, fine with dogs and ok with cats. Cleo has suffered with a skin condition in the past which seems to have cleared up well with the owner treating it with tree tea oil. Cleo had to go into kennels when we first took her in where she came across a sensitive girl who shied away from strangers. Probably the upheaval bless her and she was very attached to her owner but due to certain circumstances could not keep her. Now in foster this lovely lady is proving to be a star. She is currently living with 5 other dogs of all shapes and sizes and has been playing with the younger ones. She is very polite and well mannered and a total joy to have around. There is a smile on her face and she loves the company, be it dogs or people. She is better with smaller dogs as she can get jealous and slightly dominant with larger dogs. Could you offer this lovely...

This gorgeous girl sadly came into rescue at the age of around 10 in a very poor state which we soon found out she had a huge tumour in her bladder. We found out from the pound puller that she was actually pulled from the estuary by a member of the public after being dumped in their by her callous owner more than likely because she needed vet care and money spending on her!! For poor Saffy time had run out and we could do nothing to save her and after only 2 weeks she got bloat brought on by further tumours, rushed to emergency vets and had to be PTS, a very very sad case of neglect. Rest in peace you beautiful girl. xxx

This lovely lad is 7 year, neutered male, Lasso. He is up to date with vaccinations and microchipped. Lasso’s dad had passed away and he was staying with his owner’s son who had 2 bitches of his own. Unfortunately it was not practical for Lasso to stay there long term so was looking for a new home of his own. We were told that he is good with visiting children and fine with other dogs. Lasso greeted our volunteer with barking, but then came for a sniff, and brought her a toy.  We were told he loves travelling and had done lots of road trips in a campervan with his dad. Lasso does pull on the lead to start or when he sees other dogs, and has some recall. Good basic commands. Lasso found himself a lovely home but seemed a different dog to the one assessed. This big lad found a new lease of life and expressed it all wrongly.  Lasso moved in with a GSD bitch who he sometimes overpowered so she kept out of the way. Outside he was very controlling and lunged at other dogs when on the lead. Being so big and strong means he...

Stunning older lady looking for a new home due to child’s allergy and being left for much longer periods. She is 9yrs young, spayed, fully vaccinated and chipped. Good with children , vocal when meeting other dogs but then fine, no to cats and has never met livestock. Does do a little singing when travelling but then settles, can be a little possessive about her food, good on the lead, excited to start with, recall needs brushing up on, knows some commands, loves to play ball but not always as keen to give it back! A large girl for a bitch with a fab temperament, can you offer her a second chance? This lovely older lady has now been adopted. Sadly Lolly lost her mum and not long after also lost her fight to cancer.

This gorgeous older lady was put onto a free ads site as the new child had possibly developed an allergy to her hair?! Zeta is 9yrs young, neutered, fully vaccinations and microchipped. Her owner tells us she is good with children, grown up with a 6yo. Fine with dogs, just sniffs and walks away. Cats unknown. Strong on the lead to begin with but then improves. Our assessor was smitten with this lovely girl, she was a real gem, loves to play ball, walks beautifully to heal off lead. A super girl who is now looking for a lovely home to live out her twighlight years, can you help? This lovely girl has found her perfect retirement home. Zeta had a wonderful and loving retirement but has sadly now gone to Rainbow Bridge.

This lovely lad is Ben who is 8 years young. He is not neutered and his vaccinations are up to date and he is microchipped. We are told he is GSD cross Collie but not a lot of Collie there. Ben’s owner is an older lady and not very mobile now and Ben is craving much more exercise than she is able to give him. He is wary of young children and staffies, but fine with other dogs. Unknown with cats. This is what our volunteer had to say about him: “I was greeted by Ben at the door, he was quiet and very very friendly, he greeted me with kisses and wanted a fuss made of him, which he allowed me to do. Ben is a cross which in a way makes him slightly different but in a positive way as he has an adorable face and looks very much like a Shepherd. Ben was friendly the whole time I was there, he sat, stayed and had recall. We played fetch with his ball which he loved and he allowed me to remove his favourite toy (a ball) from his mouth with no issues. Ben is currently much loved...

Not much known about this lovely old lad. Woody is 10 years, neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. As we do not know his full history we would not rehome him with young children. Currently unknown with dogs and cats. It appears Woody was very loved by his family, but undersocialised so is nervous when meeting strangers until he gets to know you. This lovely old lad would just like a retirement pad of his own again please. The lovely Woody is staying with his foster home. Poor Woody had a stroke and never recovered.

Duke has come across to us from Devon GSD Rescue. He is 9 years young. His vaccinations are up to date and he is microchipped. Duke came in due to a marital split and had lived teenage children. He was rehomed to a lady who taught music, and he quickly became very protective of her which was not ideal with people in and out of her home. A super friendly lad. Ok around the other dogs in the kennels but probably best as the only dog. This lad just needs experienced owners who can make him realise he can just be a dog rather than a protector. Do you have a Duke sized space in your home please? Sadly Duke has gone to Rainbow Bridge, peacefully in the arms of his foster mum with his favourite toy.

May I introduce Baz who is 4 years old, neutered, vaccinate and microchipped. Baz did not have the best start in life and was taken in by us over 2 years ago. We quickly found he is good with other dogs when off lead, and loved people. All this lad needed was some boundaries and guidance. Baz was adopted and has been in that home for over 2 years but unfortunately for reasons unknown, he started being aggressive to the lady of the house who is partially sighted. They felt he had overbonded with dad and was showing protective issues, and was pushing the boundaries again with his mum. We would not rehome Baz with young children, but should be fine with other dogs. Unknown with cats. Baz just needs an experienced home that can keep the boundaries in place at all times. Otherwise you will be getting a loving and fun lad! The gorgeous Baz is at peace over Rainbow Bridge now x  

May I introduce the rather stunning Cassie who is just 4 years old. Spayed fully vaccinated and microchipped. She does seem to bond very quickly with one person and then likes to tell other people to stay away which makes it very difficult for her in the home. She did get re homed and this is what happened, she attached herself to the husband and told the wife to stay away so whoever gives this girl a chance will have to be prepared to work with this and try to convince her that being close to more than one person is fine and normal. Cassie had been in kennels for a while but is now lucky enough to be in foster where to date she has shown none of her previous behaviour in a home. She would be best in a child free home and whilst she is OK with other dogs when out, would like to be the only dog please. No cats If anyone with GSD experience thinks they are prepared to give this girl a go then please get in touch. Do you fancy flyball, agility, canicross…..well I am sure Cassie would!! Cassie had problems we could...

This handsome lad is 6 year Simba who is now neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. Simba is good with children, other dogs and lives with cats. Currently living with Lady who was also in need of a home as their owners are moving into smaller accommodation where they cannot take the dogs. Simba is good on the lead, has recall and basic commands. A lovely lad who needs a new home please. Now safely in foster and taking everything in his stride. This lovely lad now has a home to call his own. The gorgeous Simba has crossed Rainbow Bridge to reunite with his sister Lady.  

Some sad news, but Rocky, the old man that came out of the pound and went to Cornwall has gone to Rainbow Bridge. This poor soul came to us with a terrible ear infection 5 weeks ago. This was all cleared up. We were told he was about 9 years old and he had been a yard dog. He had days of seeming down in the dumps and then days of being happy. He was being carefully monitored and loved nothing more than to cuddle up with Uncle Chris. He was found in the morning and appeared to have just gone to sleep. The day before he had eaten well and been up the field chasing bunnies even though he was never fast enough. Sleep tight Rocky Boy x

Barney was adopted from GSRE in April 2014 after his previous family couldn’t keep him due to a marital split. Tragically, Barney’s daddy died recently and so he finds himself back with GSRE through no fault of his own. Barney is 9 years young and a real ball of adorable fluff that loves to remain active. In 2013 Barney had his right eye removed due to a tumour.  This doesn’t bother him in any way and the problem is all sorted now. Barney would like to say to his prospective mum or dad…well in addition to.. ADOPT ME PLEASE!! Please don’t be put off that I am 9 years young.. I love to go on long walks and sniff everything.  I am good with other dogs as long as they are nice to me, which I think is fair.  I have lived with a bitch in my previous home so could do so again, although I really love all the attention on me! I have paid attention to my training and I walk like a good boy on the lead.  I am also very clever as I have learnt all of these commands – sit, down, wait, stay, leave, rollover,...

Say hello to our resident old gent Tango. Neutered, fully vacs and chipped. Dumped in the pound, about 8/9yrs young, totally bewildered as to why he has been abandoned poor lad but is now settling well in our kennels thanks to Kim and Allison. He is ok with  dogs if not in his face with a confident bitch he would be absolutely great, maybe older kids but he doesn’t want to hassle of small children but a definite no to cats! We think he may be crossed with a Belgian shep, lovely temperament , friendly older boy looking to get out of kennels and into a home of his own, come on guys have a heart!!! The lovely Tango is now in a home of his with a little brother to keep him on his toes! “Sadly my last Billy and Tango update. This morning on our visit to the vets Tango sadly was put to sleep. The vet had found a large growth in his stomach which our vet believed to stressful for Tango at his age (13) to cope with. I made again one of the hardest decisions one has to make…to have my boy put to sleep….so...

Dillon is an 8 year old neutered male. Dillon has been a working dog with the MOD and now needs a retirement home to call his own.  He was with his handler, who could not keep him long term because of his working hours. We are told Dillon is good with children and most other dogs but can be off with other males. Dillon has never lived with another dog but has had plenty of socialisation. Our assessor found him to be very calm and obedient. This lovely lad was happy to have his belly rubbed by our assessor and then gave her a kiss. His handler is very sad at having to re-home Dillon but knows it is best thing for Dillion.  Dillon can be a fussy eater but is currently happy on Royal Canin. Now in foster, Dillon has settled in a treat with 2 other dogs and so has been the perfect guest. Can you give Dillon the forever retirement home he deserves? Dillon is now in his home with 2 brothers and a sister. The lovely Dillon has run across Rainbow Bridge at a grand age of 12.

Soldier and Prince both came to us from another rescue where they were not coping with the busy environment. They are brothers and are both 8 years old. Both neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. The boys have been in the same home together since they were pups and were used as a deterrent on the owner’s business premises. However both lads are extremely sociable with people and love a fuss and a play. Not had direct interaction with children but were used to hearing them around at the local school. Would probably be best to have a child free home. The dogs were socialised with other dogs when younger but have had little socialisation of late due to a reduction in their walks. Soldier had a wonderful time with Auntie Linda when he was diagnosed with CDRM earlier this year. Sadly the time came to let him go to Rainbow Bridge.

This handsome gentleman is Matey who is 10 years young. He is neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. We were contacted by a dog ambulance service who had taken him in for the police after he had been found sleeping on the bed with his mum who had passed away. Apparently he had lost his dad a few months previously. Matey had been with them since a pup and had been treated like a child according to the neighbours. He had not had much exercise in a long time as you can probably guess from his photo! He was very stressed when he first came in but has settled now next to a bitch. The kennels say Matey is extremely strong on the lead but not surprised as he has not been used to walking on a lead for a very long time. Other than that he is a real perfect, loving gentleman, a real pleasure. Ever so loving with a big heart. Matey would be best as the only dog as he has had little socialisation in his life. Could you give him a retirement pad? Matey is now in his forever home and settled well. Matey has gone to Rainbow...

Just take a look at this fabulous specimen of a German Shepherd dog!! Say hello to Ross. This lad has given the best years of his life to the police force and now finds himself in rescue after being re homed to a very elderly lady who was taken in to care and he was left living in a stable!! He is still entire, his vaccinations have lapsed, microchipped. Although this lad is 11 you would never know, he is still very much switched on to all that’s happening around him, great with other dogs, fine with older children but a big no to cats. He went straight into foster and his foster family couldn’t bear to part with him so they have now adopted him! Lucky boy! Sadly Ross has gone to Rainbow Bridge. His mum had this to say: “So here’s the post I never wanted to write. This morning, the legend that was RPD Rossifer, walked his final beat. Such an amazing dog and an absolutely stunning example of this fine breed. It has been my absolute privilege and pleasure to have owned this dog and I regret only that he wasn’t on the rescue’s radar sooner....

This sweet girl is 5 year Lady who is spayed but not up to date with her vaccinations. Lady is good with children, other dogs and lives with cats. Currently living with Simba who is also in need of a home as their owners are moving into smaller accommodation where they cannot take the dogs. Lady is good on the lead, has recall and basic commands. A lovely girl who needs a new home please. Now safely in foster and taking everything in her stride. Lady is happy in her new home now. Poor Lady has gone to Rainbow Bridge having been diagnosed with severe anemia and despite the vet’s best efforts and having said goodbye to her family, Lady moved on to her new journey.

Petra is about 4 years old. Unknown if spayed but microchipped and vaccinations being started. We received a post over Easter saying this girl was in a pound and was due to die on Tuesday so we offered to take her in and give the poor lass a chance. Petra came in with a very bad ear which was so painful she did not want anyone touching it, but this is now being treated. At present she is strong on the lead but probably just because she is pleased to get out of the kennels, and has been reactive to other dogs, but been super friendly with everyone she has met. Will need an experienced home to give this beautiful girl a chance. Petra has now been to the vets and been spayed, had an umbilical hernia removed and has had her ear flushed so fingers crossed she is on the road to recovery. Poor Petra had a nasty lump come up on her spine. Unfortunately the vets were sure it was cancerous and were it was it was gong to be impossible to remove safely. She had been cared for and had so much fun the short time she...

Meet Holly. She is 6yrs old, still entire, has started her vaccinations again and is now chipped. Holly is fine with the resident child but has no history with any others so teenagers only, Holly is very under socialised with other dogs so barks if they come close as we think she has no idea how she should react. no to cats. Holly has only ever been walked on the harness, never let off the lead so has no recall that we know of. Our assessor found Holly to be a friendly little girl who just needed to get out and about more to broaden her view on life, can anyone reading this help Holly with this? Holly is now in our kennels bless her and is suffering a little with anxiety. Once she has met you properly she is a very friendly girl but needs a new owner to take their time and allow her to come to you when she is ready as she gets scared if you rush or push her to quickly. She has had an upset tummy for a week or so , we are trying her on some meds and will visit the vet again...

Well what can I say about this poor lad? Roger is about 3 years old and came to us from a local council having been picked up as a stray. He is now neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.  He came in extremely underweight and in poor condition. No children as his history is unknown. Has not been reactive to the other dogs in kennels but will need training and socialisation as does not seem to understand how to behave when in close proximity to other dogs. Roger is a lovely, friendly chap with people who so deserves a home to give him a chance at being a dog and having a normal life. The lovely Roger had a short but super life in a new home but very sadly was rushed to the vets with suspected bloat. It was in fact cancer and the tumours had burst. Roger was let go peacefully x

Say hello to our little Heidi. Came into us sometime ago from the pound where she wasn’t scanned but when she came to us we found a chip! Having contacted the chip company she was in fact called Kim (but prefers Heidi) and was 10 years old and spayed. She is now 11. Heidi went into foster with 6 sheps, 2 terriers, 3 cats, and horses. She was absolutely fine with all of them. Heidi is a cross shep and is a tiny girl, a quite soul who fits in without much fuss, obedient when told to do something, good recall when off lead. Has learned to play and loves life to the full. She had found herself a wonderful new home but a year later circumstances have changed and her mum is having to move into a flat where Heidi cannot go. Do you think you could offer this older lady a place to call her own for the last time please? Heidi has herself a wonderful retirement home! The gorgeous Heidi has gone to Rainbow Bridge x  

Suki came to us from another rescue where she was at risk of being put to sleep. She is an 8 year bitch who is spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. She originally came in as a stray so no history and we would therefore not rehome her with young children. She was cat tested and was ok. Currently in foster with 5 other dogs of different size and sex with no problems. She likes to play with the younger dogs and sometimes can get a bit bossy but stops when told to. Would love a retirement home of her own please. Can you give Suki that chance? Suki now has a lovely new family to enjoy her life with! The lovely Suki had a sudden onset of illness and the kindest thing was to let her go.

This lovely man is 7 year neutered OJ. OJ loves people but will only get on with some dogs and has lived with them in the past. OJ walks well in a halti and has basic commands. Desperately in need of a new home as his owner cannot afford him and cannot give him the attention he needs. A loving lad who is in desperate need of some tlc and exercise. OJ is safely in our care in kennels at present. Can you help please? OJ is now with his forever home. Poor OJ had problems with his tummy for a while and was also diagnosed with lymphoma. His Mum knew it was time for him to rest in peace.

Buster came into the rescue as an emergency case along with a bitch called Storm. Their owner literally offloaded the dogs onto somebody who could not keep them but took them in so they were safe. Very little was known about Buster’s past but from his microchip we were able to establish he was 7 and we knew he was neutered. It looked as if he may have been through the wars though! Buster turned out to be a very friendly lad with people and loved cuddles and fuss. Walked nicely on a lead and had good recall and basic commands. The only dog in kennels the volunteers were allowed to let off lead when out walking. He was fine with dogs out on a walk but could get quite dominant once indoors with them so Buster wanted to be the only dog. Buster found a home where he finally had a Mum and Dad of his own to give him all the love and happiness he deserved. His proudest moment was winning the Goldie Oldie Competition out of 15,000 entries through The Good Vet and Pet Guide. He really touched the hearts of so many. Sadly after a short illness,...

Feast your eyes on this lovely older boy. His name is Chewie, still entire as came in to us from the pound, he has started his vaccinations and will be chipped. When this lad arrived he was so weak behind he dragged his toes, collapsed a few times and was unable to walk more than a few yards. As usual after spending a short time in our kennels he has put some weight on, helped along with a little pain relief and he has come on so much but we still didn’t feel he was quite right so we had the vet out and poor lad has an infection and some signs of worm burden so now on meds and been wormed! He is a very friendly lad who appears to be about 6/8yrs but in his head he is about 2 and jumps around like a loon when he sees you. As he came to us from the pound we have little knowledge of him, friendly with people so I am sure teenagers will be fine, seems ok around dogs on the kennel walks, no to cats. Can anyone offer this lovely lad a place to call his own?...

This handsome lad is Jerry Lee who is 9 years young and neutered. Jerry Lee has been with his current owner since  a pup however is being rehomed as he does not get along with his owner’s new partner’s dogs. He is an absolute softie and craves affection and attention. Good with children and so far been good with dogs of both sexes he has met whilst in foster. Jerry Lee can pull on the lead to start but has recall and basic commands. He loves his toys and certainly does not act his age! This lucky lad is staying with his foster home. The lovely Jerry Lee has sadly passed. He had a wonderful life with his family and will be greatly missed.

Dusty has come across to us from Devon GSD Rescue who took him in just before Christmas as his owner was suffering from a severe medical condition. Currently entire, he will be neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. Dusty is only 18 months old and has missed out on a lot in life, including socialisation and lead training, having hardly left his home! Dusty settled into the kennels and seemed fine however over the weeks he became more and more aggressive and it was totally unpredictable. After weeks of working with to ensure it was not behavioural and long discussions with the vet, sadly it appears that Dusty either had some form of tumour or maybe damage which would cause this form of behaviour. So sad with an animal so young.

May I introduce the very handsome Oscar who  is 4 years old , neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. Oscar has just arrived into foster from another rescue where he was not enjoying kennel life so not much known about him at present. So far has been absolutely fine with people and whilst not yet fully socialised with the other dogs in the home has shown not to be reactive towards them. A lovely lad looking for a forever home. Lucky lad Oscar has been adopted by his foster family. This lovely lad sadly had some form of seizure and passed away. He had just over 2 years love and happiness with his new family.

This gorgeous girl is 6 years young and spayed. She was adopted by a couple over a year ago from another rescue but very sadly her dad passed away unexpectedly this year and mum is unable to give her the exercise she needs. Gypsy is good with children other dogs and cats she knows but does like to chase rabbits etc. She is very vocal when meeting other dogs and can appear confrontational . She is curious of cows and horses but will chase deer. A lovely friendly girl who does pull on the lead but has basic commands and recall (if she is in the mood and not off to greet a dog!). A super dog with people and children. Gypsy is used to a nice rural location so would love similar if possible please. This lovely lass is now settling in with her new family. We have just heard from Gypsy’s devastated family that they lost her recently to the dreaded C.

Rafa came across to us from Devon GSD Rescue. He originally came from Portugal. He is 4 years old, neutered, his vaccinations are up to date and he’s microchipped. Rafa is a friendly boy. He’s lived with cats and Wulf who is a Northern Inuit x Czech Wolf Dog. Rafa will need a very committed owner because he has Leishmaniasis which is a blood parasitic condition contracted from sand flies. The tablets are long term, but he is very good about taking them. He would require regular vet checks including blood tests. Sadly Rafa was diagnosed with Lymphoma before Christmas and with his current condition there were no viable treatments. He became very lethargic and sad, so the decision was made to let him go to Rainbow Bridge.

May  I introduce Rex. Rex is now neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. He is 3 years old. Rex is a perfect example of why you should not buy dogs of Gumtree or such like websites! We were asked to take Rex in urgently as he had been obtained through Gumtree the night before. His 24 hour owner thought he looked a nice dog and there were photos of him with children. No other history was established but the reason he was told Rex needed a new home was because his dad was emigrating. Rex went home and was fine with his new owner but was not at all happy with his 11 year old child or wife.  And guess what, he tried to ring Rex’s original owner but there was never any answer! We obviously therefore have no history on this stunning lad, only what the kennels have seen in his first couple of days. Rex comes across as being slightly nervous but also slightly grumpy. When out walking he tries to bite the lead and jumps up but listens to a strong voice. He does not appear aggressive. For obvious reasons we would not home Rex with children but with...

Say a big hello to Jim. This poor old sod was emaciated, had very little hair on his back and his legs were barely supporting him when we agreed to take him in from a dog pound after being picked up as a stray! He was still entire, no chip and probably had never seen a vaccination in his life. He had an old flea allergy which had turned cystic and most of the hair on his back had fallen out. He had what appeared to be some degree of spinal damage from who knows when or why and hadn’t had a good meal in years! We took him in to our kennels and very quickly moved him in to foster at Shady Pines with Nicola, Adam, Will, Kira, Cookie and Ross where he lived the life of a king for the very short time he was with us. R.I.P. beautiful boy, sorry we couldn’t do anymore but you were very much loved at the end. xxx

Molly and Jay are just 16 weeks old. Both have super temperaments and great with other dogs. Only being rehomed due to a relationship breakdown. Molly has now found a super new home. This poor little girl suffered a tumour of the spleen which took her very quickly at the early age of just 16 months. Molly is now at peace at Rainbow Bridge.

May I introduce the stunning Archie. Some volunteers may remember we took in a dog named Henry from a Welsh pound, well this is him who responds to Archie, so that is what he is now known as. Archie is a 2 year neutered male. He is currently in foster and has been perfectly behaved and friendly with other dogs, people and copes with the cats who know better than to run with a new dog in the house. Archie will need an experienced home that can give him continued training and loads of exercise! His basic commands and recall are fairly good but lead work is still in progress as he pulls like Thomas the Tank Engine.  Archie is very fit and keeps up with foster mum on her daily 1 hour runs along with another 2 walks a day. Apart from having separation anxiety, which may also be due to what he has been through recently, foster mum cannot fathom why anyone would have lost/let this lad go. The lovely Archie is now in a home of his own! Archie has very suddenly and tragically gone to Rainbow Bridge. He had a super life once in his new...