Ashbourne Animal Welfare

21/10/2025

Little Max is a 12yr old Shih Tzu cross who came to for rehoming as his previous owner going into care, and nobody in the family could take him on.

You will notice Max has vision problems, and whilst this has been looked at by a vet, it’s not a condition that can be fixed so unfortunately his vision will remain very limited - this doesn’t seem to bother him most of the time, however it can make him nervous around new people initially and he may bump into things occasionally!

He would be better in a home without children, but he could share his home with other (calm) dogs - depending on a dog meeting.

He loves getting out for his walks, and whilst he doesn’t need masses of exercise… regular walking would be beneficial for him as he is a little overweight!

He need a calm, quiet home with understanding people who can give him a happy home for the rest of his life.. a cosy bed, nice walks, lots of love (and the odd snack!)

20/10/2025

Handsome fella Rocco has been with us for 5 months now!! With very little interest in him 😔.

He’s a handsome 7yr old Lurcher cross, who came to us as he wasn’t coping with being left home alone - he would bark, which was upsetting the neighbours.

Rocco is a lively boy, and can be enthusiastic about life… he loves people, and bonds quickly, however he can be reactive to other dogs, and would be better suited as the only pet. He enjoys getting out for his walks, and loves to run and play in our exercise compounds! He will need plenty of regular exercise.

Rocco knows various words and tricks; he’s a bright spark who seems eager to please! We think that he would be very trainable, he just needs someone who can devote some time to his training. We’re certain that he would soon settle into a new home - he loves to snuggle up in his duvet!! 😴

Obviously due to the reason he was surrendered to us, Rocco will need a home where he’s not left alone much initially - building up his alone time gradually with positive training.

19/10/2025

Our shop will will be open on the following dates..

📌 Sunday 26th Oct
📌Saturday 1st Nov

12 -3pm.

We will be open for Christmas card and gift sales.

However, please note the rest of The Ark will not be open on those days…but, of course, we will be fully open for our Christmas Shopping Open Weekend on 15th & 16th November.

Thanks!

14/10/2025

2 New Greyhound have joined us last week…

3yr old Brindle boy Remi
2.5yr old Black girl Hannah

Both are under assessment currently, and will be available for adoption by the end of the week.

12/10/2025

Another share for our lovely Christmas Cards!

12/10/2025

Still time to sponsor Jasmin! 🏃‍♀️

RUNNING FOR THE ARK!

On 19th October, Jasmin Nicholson is running in the York Marathon to raise money for the cats and dogs at The Ark. For more information and to find out how to sponsor Jasmin, please click - https://www.goodhub.com/go/ashbourne-and-district-animal-welfare-society-201706

09/10/2025

One of our talented members of staff has drawn Lucy the sponsor cat 😍

😺 She's finished! Cats are a new subject for me, and I’ve really enjoyed doing it. After quite a few hours of drawing, this is Lucy; she's the longest-stay cat at Ashbourne Animal Welfare. She’s a firm favorite with the staff and volunteers! Part of the furniture!🩷

I will be offering commissions and prints of my drawings; please inbox me for more details. 😺

08/10/2025

Smokey & Coco are another pair of siblings whose owner was unable to care for them any longer.

At just 6 months old, both are very friendly, and playful and love to play with each other!

Smokey is a bit more confident than Coco, but both are fine to be handled etc.

We would like to find them a home together.

08/10/2025

7 month old Siblings, George & Mildred were found living in a garden, sleeping on an old sofa.. it’s thought that their previous owner moved away and left them behind.

They’re super friendly and affectionate! Both are confident, happy cats who love to play and then curl up together!

We would like to find them a home together.

07/10/2025

It’s prime day today.. so some good deals to be had! We had a great response last time we shared our Amazon Wishlist, so we thought we’d share again!

We’re in particular need of dog treats and the fortiflora probiotic - it’s great for upset tummies!

Thank you!

07/10/2025

Goofy boy Sid!!

Sid is a very handsome young chap who came to us for rehoming due to the other dog in the home not enjoying his boisterous puppy behaviour, which was starting to cause squabbling!

Sid is only 6 months old - he’s a typical Lurcher pup!! Confident, full of beans and legs that he’s not quite in control of yet!! He’s very high energy.. and doesn’t really have any manners yet and will jump up and act the fool! He means no harm, but he’s 20KG already! He has lived with children, but any children in the home would need to be dog savvy… as there’s no doubt he would knock small children over!

Sid likes other dogs, and loves to play - he’s walked with other dogs here and been fine.. but any other dog in the home would need to be able to cope with Sids energy! He has also lived with a cat, but liked to chase it in the previous home.

He’s a real mix of breeds… including Deerhound, Saluki & Greyhound as well as Border Collie! He’s clever and active; he will need a fairly active home with people who are around a fair amount to keep him entertained! He loves to run and play!

https://ashbourneanimalwelfare.org/dog-adoption-enquiry-form-2/

07/10/2025

Tuppence!

Tuppence, the lovely 3yr old Chihuahua, came to us for rehoming due to her previous owners ill health.

She a sweet little dog - very friendly and affectionate! She loves to sit on your knee for a fuss, and is always super excited to see people!
Shes good with other dogs, and is always desperate to go and say hello! She’s making friends with some of the smaller dogs we have here (as well as a couple of the big ones too!). She may be able to live with confident cats.

Tuppence does have a ‘chihuahua edge’ - in that she likes to get her own way! In particular, she can be possessive around edible items and her bed (this could also include soft furnishings that she considers to be her bed!). She will need an adopter who is familiar with these traits.. or who is willing to learn, and guide her through the training. She is unsuitable to live with young children.

Tuppence loves to get out and about on her walks, and she walks well on the lead.. however she’s only 2.9KG, so she was never destined to be a strong dog!

She is obviously a long coat chihuahua, who will need brushing.. however you need to build up trust with her before hand!

Enquiries via our online form only. https://ashbourneanimalwelfare.org/dog-adoption-enquiry-form-2/