DOGS IN NEED OF HOME
REHOMING CENTRE CAN HELP YOU FIND PERFECT CANINE COMPANION
A BEAUTIFUL bichon frise called Archie is among the borders at a rescue centre who are looking for a home.
Staff at the Dogs Trust centre in Wymeswold said they have been enjoying training the seven-yearold.
Archie is one of the many dogs at the centre available to people looking to welcome a canine companion into their lives – as so many have done during lockdown.
While he will not be suitable for a household with children or other pets, he is a loving dog, staff said.
“Archie may look like your typical bichon, but underneath that white fluff is a very sensitive boy with a heart of gold,” The Dogs Trust said on its website.
“He has struggled in some areas of life and it can take a while for him to make new friends but once a relationship is built up, he loves being with his favourite people and can be really affectionate and playful.
“Archie works really hard at his training and has learnt lots of new behaviours since being with us, which will need to be kept up in his new home.”
He can live with a maximum of two adults but no other pets.
The centre staff said: “He is not your typical little lapdog and will be best suited to someone who is training-minded, ideally with experience of using positive reinforcement.
“Archie will not be able to live in a busy area as he struggles with seeing dogs and people he doesn’t know. He will also need a secure garden.
“Archie needs time to get to know his new family before he can go home.”
BOBBY
Three-year-old border collie
Bobby has most likely never lived in a home environment and will need a family who are around most of the day to help him settle.
He is very sensitive and worried to sudden noises and movements so will need a quiet home. Bobby’s new family need to take things very slow ly and must be aware that he gives signals that could be misinterpreted.
BUSTER
One-year-old American bulldog Buster is quite the character and doesn’t always realise his size or strength.
He’s looking for an adult-only home due to frustration and mouthing behaviours and is looking for a family with very minimal leaving time as he doesn’t enjoy being left alone.
CABRA
Two-year-old greyhound.
After spending his life in kennels he is a looking for a patient family to help him get used to all the home comforts he deserves.
Someone around throughout the day to keep him company will really help with this big change as will a secure garden to help with his housetraining.
CALLIE Four-year-old mastiff
Callie is struggling with kennel life. She is looking for a quiet, patient home where she can be given plenty of time to settle in and adapt to her new home and she will need someone around all of the time longterm.
She is a sensitive dog and she needs plenty of confidence building and positive training methods.
COOPER Six-year-old trailhound
Cooper is looking for an understanding family that is able to help him build his confidence up as he currently finds life very worrying.
His adopters will need to be able to read his body language and give him the space he needs so not to overwhelm him. Cooper can live with adults only and no other pets. A quiet rural area is a must.
ELSA
Five-year-old German shepherd
Once you have joined her circle of friends she enjoys training, cuddles and playing. Elsa does have a lot of anxiety about the world, having spent a long time in kennels.
Elsa can live with a maximum of two adults in her new home, no other pets and she would need very careful management around any potential visitors. She needs to live in a more rural environment with access to quiet walks.
ESTHER Four-year-old crossbreed
She can find new people, places and situations very worrying but given time she does become braver.
Esther can take a while to become friends but once she does, you’ll see her real character – she is fun-loving and playful.
She can live with a maximum of two adults and should not be around anyone under 18. She needs to be the only pet in the home.
GROOT Two-year-old foxhound
Best described as being the class clown. Groot can live with young adults aged 15 years and over and no other pets in his new home.
He will need direct access to a very secure garden with very high fences, a home located in a quiet, semi-rural area away from traffic and an area of the home that can be his own space.
GUNTHER Five-year-old harrier
A real character with so much potential. When zooming round the paddock he could be mistaken for Disney’s Goofy.
He is a typical hound with typical hound quirks. He can live with adults only and no other pets in his new home. He struggles to be left and so must have a family who can be around most of the time for him and are willing to take the time to get to know him.