Bullie Rescue UK

21/07/2024

20/07/2024

Still needing foster or foster to adopt placement

14/07/2024

FOR ADOPTION

Barry
Approx 2 years old
Pocket bully

Castrated
Chipped
Vaccinated
Weight 25kg

NOT small animal friendly- will chase cats etc with intent.

House trained and crate trained - does bark briefly when being left

Barry is a lovely little boy with bags of character who is seeking his forever home

Barry is currently living in an adult only home as the only dog. He loves all the attention and cuddles.

We believe a home as the only dog would be in his best interests at this time.

Although small framed, Barry is a very strong dog and is learning lead manners while out on a walk. He will need continued work and training with this and also on how to interact appropriately with other dogs when out and about.

Applicants will need to have the following:

MUST be 25 or over
Any gardens/yards or outdoor spaces MUST be secure with fencing a minimum of 6ft tall and if solid construction
Breed experience is preferred
Older children that are dog savvy will be considered

All applicants will be subject to homechecks and references including verification of ID and address. They will also be required to comply with all our contracts which include training without pain, fear, force, intimidation and without the use of balanced/aversive tools, techniques or methods.

If you wish to apply to for Barry, you will need to send us a FB message and respond to the automated messages

All communication is via FB messenger only

ADOPTION FEES APPLIES

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12/07/2024

FOSTER PLACEMENT NEEDED

*Remaining in current setting till space found*

Dog Name - Blue
Dog age - 3
Dog breed - Staff X AMB

Vaccines - Up to date
Chipped - yes

House trained - yes
Crate trained - yes

Any health issues - no
Any behavioral issues - no
Good with kids - yes lived with children and newborns
Good with dogs - yes never had any issues
Good with small furry - untested

Has the dog ever bitten a person - no

Has the dog ever been subject to "balanced training" methods inc slip leads, choke/prong collars, shock collars etc: No

Has the dog ever been trained or used in bite work or bite sport: No

Reason for rehoming?: Landlord changed will no accept dogs

How soon is a place needed?: ASAP

How long have you owned the dog?: 2 years

We are seeking a Foster placement at this time to allow for further assessments and vet work to be taken care of.

All applicants will be subject to home checks and references including verification of ID and address.
If you are renting you will be required to provide written proof of landlord permission to keep dogs in the property, specifically bull breeds.

Applicants will be required to comply with all our contracts including the requirement to train without pain, fear, force or intimidation and without the use of any balanced/aversive training methods/techniques or tools.

To apply please send us a FB message and respond to automated messages

All applicants MUST have the following:

MUST be 25 or over

Must have experience of larger breeds

Children MUST be dog savvy

Gardens/yards MUST be secure with fencing of solid construction a minimum of 6ft tall

Resident dogs MUST be neutered.

All communication is via our FB messenger only.

(Adoption fee will apply if/when choosing to adopt)

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06/07/2024

A dogs neck is a very delicate part of their body!

The neck and cervical spine contain the spinal cord, this is where the nerves of the front legs originate. Excessive paw licking is quite often misdiagnosed as allergies when it is in fact pain.

Putting stress on the neck can cause painful disc damage and shoulder problems

A dog has the same number of vertebrae as a giraffe (think about that before choking a dog)

One of the most important structures of the nervous system "The Vagus Nerve" originates at neck level and this controls life essential organs like lung, heart, stomach, and intestinal tract.

The Thyroid gland is located in the neck. If this gets inflamed the immune system trys to remove the inflamed cells.
The destruction of the Thyroid gland cells can lead to hypothyroidism

Increased pressure put on the Jugular vein can cause seizures
Ear and Eye issues are significantly increased

Being je**ed on a lead causes whiplash and bruising.

The epidermis of a dog is only 3-5 cells thick
A humans is 10-15 cells thick

So WHY would anyone want to use a noose ....sorry I mean a slip lead?

A well fitted Y shaped harness is the safest and kindest peice of equipment to use.

01/07/2024

* REHOMED ELSEWHERE NO LONGER NEEDING SPACE *

FOSTER HOME NEEDED

*Remaining in current setting till space found*

Dog Name - Bear
Dog age - 1
Dog breed - cross breed
Height at shoulders- around 13 inch
Current weight- 24-25 kg

De-sexed - no
Vaccines - yes
Chipped - yes

House trained - yes
Crate trained - yes

Any health issues - allergies sometimes flare up

Any behavioral issues - can be over protective of myself and children

Good with kids - yes but too flighty around them and doesn’t know how big he is so knocks them over

Good with dogs - not males

Good with small furry - unsure/not tested

Has the dog ever bitten a person - yes but was on steroids at time and it changed his behaviour and person put hand over gate
Never showed any aggression other than when on steroids

Has the dog ever been trained or used in bite work or bite sport no

Reason for rehoming? My child who has autism has started freaking out when he’s in same room as he’s a lot bigger in past few months and we have to keep them seperate and it isn’t fair on the dog

We are seeking a Foster home at this tike to allow for further assessments and any vet work to be taken care of.

If you wish to apply, you will need the following:

MUST be 25 or over
Gardens MUST be secured with fencing of solid construction a minimum of 6ft tall
Resident dogs MUST be neutered
Children MUST be dog savvy/breed experienced

All applicants will be subject to home checks and references including verification of ID and address. Anyone in rented property will be required to provide written proof of landlord permission to keep bull breed dogs in the property.

All foster homes (and adoptive ones) will be required to comply with all our contracts including the requirement to train without pain, fear, force, intimidation and without the use of any balanced/aversive training methods or tools.

To apply, please send us a PM via Facebook and respond to automated messages.

All communication is via our fb messenger only.

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27/06/2024

FRAUDULENT MICROCHIP DATABASES WARNING:

PetsMicrochip, PetMicrochip, PetChipDetails, All Paws and UKPetChipRegistry are SCAM MICROCHIP DATABASES.

You are paying for a service that is not a Government approved pet database. You will also be potentially leaving yourself vulnerable to identity fraud as your personal details are on their website and in some instances, they are making this information available to the public. But worse still if your dog or cat are lost and their microchip registration is checked, the chip will either show as unregistered or with no contact information to reach you.

OFFICIAL LIST OF DATABASES THAT MEET GOVERNMENT STANDARDS: https://www.gov.uk/get-your-dog-cat-microchipped

If you recognise that you may have accidentally signed up to any of these sites – we hope you have sufficient information to know what to do next. Whilst you’ll be looking to receive your funds back from them, it’s more important that you register your pet with an approved pet microchip database immediately – a pet can go missing at any time and it’s important that vets and wardens are able to obtain your contact details in that situation.

All is not lost!

Check your microchip registration is on a compliant database that meets Government standards

You can check out your microchip registration on this which cross checks all the 22 official databases instantly: https://www.petdatabase.com/chip-checker

If you know you have registered on one of the fraudulent databases please register on one of these two databases that both meet UK Government standards:

PetDatabase: Cheaper than others and free to update contact information at anytime, they send a ping to your mobile phone when your pet’s microchip has been scanned: https://petdatabase.com

HomeAgain: are the only free database: https://www.homeagain.co.uk

This is the full list of the 22 Government approved databases, if you are not on one of these you could receive a £500 fine and another fine for out of date contact information. This will also apply to cats from 10th June 2024: https://www.gov.uk/get-your-dog-cat-microchipped

If you cannot find your pet’s microchip number the following might help:

🐾 Contact your usual vet as they may have recorded the number on their client records.

🐾 Contact the microchip implanter, if not your usual vet.

🐾 Take your pet to be scanned at your local vet, rescue centre or dog warden service.

Defra can be contacted directly by email if you have any problem with the way your pet’s microchip database is working: [email protected]

All microchip databases are required to have a back up system incase they stop trading or their websites go down.

26/06/2024

Holy cow it's hot!!!!

PLEASE DO NOT WALK DOGS IN THIS WEATHER

25/06/2024

19/06/2024

Barry has been with us for three months now and not one person has applied to become his forever home.

Barry is a good boy who only needs a little ongoing work

Please if you have a Barry sized hole in your home and want to give him a chance, please get in touch with us

FOR ADOPTION

Barry
Approx 20/21 months old
Pocket bully

Castrated
Chipped
Vaccinated

NOT small animal friendly- will chase cats etc with intent.

House trained and crate trained - does bark briefly when being left

Barry is a lovely little boy with bags of character who is seeking his forever home

Barry is currently living in an adult only home as the only dog. He loves all the attention and cuddles.

We believe a home as the only dog would be in his best interests at this time.

Although small framed, Barry is a very strong dog and is learning lead manners while out on a walk. He will need continued work and training with this and also on how to interact appropriately with other dogs when out and about.

Applicants will need to have the following:

MUST be 25 or over
Any gardens/yards or outdoor spaces MUST be secure with fencing a minimum of 6ft tall and if solid construction
Breed experience is preferred
Older children that are dog savvy will be considered

All applicants will be subject to homechecks and references including verification of ID and address. They will also be required to comply with all our contracts which include training without pain, fear, force, intimidation and without the use of balanced/aversive tools, techniques or methods.

If you wish to apply to for Barry, you will need to send us a FB message and respond to the automated messages

All communication is via FB messenger only

ADOPTION FEES APPLIES

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15/06/2024

STILL NEEDING A FOREVER HOME

FOR ADOPTION

Barry
Approx 20/21 months old
Pocket bully

Castrated
Chipped
Vaccinated

NOT small animal friendly- will chase cats etc with intent.

House trained and crate trained - does bark briefly when being left

Barry is a lovely little boy with bags of character who is seeking his forever home

Barry is currently living in an adult only home as the only dog. He loves all the attention and cuddles.

We believe a home as the only dog would be in his best interests at this time.

Although small framed, Barry is a very strong dog and is learning lead manners while out on a walk. He will need continued work and training with this and also on how to interact appropriately with other dogs when out and about.

Applicants will need to have the following:

MUST be 25 or over
Any gardens/yards or outdoor spaces MUST be secure with fencing a minimum of 6ft tall and if solid construction
Breed experience is preferred
Older children that are dog savvy will be considered

All applicants will be subject to homechecks and references including verification of ID and address. They will also be required to comply with all our contracts which include training without pain, fear, force, intimidation and without the use of balanced/aversive tools, techniques or methods.

If you wish to apply to for Barry, you will need to send us a FB message and respond to the automated messages

All communication is via FB messenger only

ADOPTION FEES APPLIES

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15/06/2024

STILL NEEDING FOSTER SPACE

FOSTER TO ADOPT ALSP CONSIDERED

14/06/2024

PLEASE REMEBER TO SUBMIT YOUR PROOF OF NEUTERING ASAP AS THE FIRST DEADLINE IS ALMOST UPON US.

THIS DEADLINE IS FOR DOGS AGED 1 OR OVER ON JANUARY 31ST 2024

The neutering deadline for exempted XL bullies who were one or older on 31st January 2024 is fast approaching. ⚠️

If your XL bully has not been neutered by the deadline and confirmation isn’t received by Defra, your dog will no longer be exempt and could be seized by the police. 😢

You only have a few weeks left, so we strongly advise you not to delay, as it could pose a significant risk.

For more support: https://bit.ly/3PH5oXH

09/06/2024

STILL NEEDING FOSTER PLACEMENT

FOSTER TO ADOPT ALSO CONSIDERED

09/06/2024

Barry has been with us in foster for around 3 months now and is still seeking his forever home

FOR ADOPTION

Barry
Approx 20/21 months old
Pocket bully

Castrated
Chipped
Vaccinated

NOT small animal friendly- will chase cats etc with intent.

House trained and crate trained - does bark briefly when being left

Barry is a lovely little boy with bags of character who is seeking his forever home

Barry is currently living in an adult only home as the only dog. He loves all the attention and cuddles.

We believe a home as the only dog would be in his best interests at this time.

Although small framed, Barry is a very strong dog and is learning lead manners while out on a walk. He will need continued work and training with this and also on how to interact appropriately with other dogs when out and about.

Applicants will need to have the following:

MUST be 25 or over
Any gardens/yards or outdoor spaces MUST be secure with fencing a minimum of 6ft tall and if solid construction
Breed experience is preferred
Older children that are dog savvy will be considered

All applicants will be subject to homechecks and references including verification of ID and address. They will also be required to comply with all our contracts which include training without pain, fear, force, intimidation and without the use of balanced/aversive tools, techniques or methods.

If you wish to apply to for Barry, you will need to send us a FB message and respond to the automated messages

All communication is via FB messenger only

ADOPTION FEES APPLIES

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09/06/2024

Still seeking an understanding forever home

08/06/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/NdSTxkdRoRPEZUrw/

We prohibit the use of slip leads,choke chains, prong collars and E-collars/shock on any of our dogs

A dogs neck is a very delicate part of their body!

The neck and cervical spine contain the spinal cord, this is where the nerves of the front legs originate. Excessive paw licking is quite often misdiagnosed as allergies when it is in fact pain.

Putting stress on the neck can cause painful disc damage and shoulder problems

A dog has the same number of vertebrae as a giraffe (think about that before choking a dog)

One of the most important structures of the nervous system "The Vagus Nerve" originates at neck level and this controls life essential organs like lung, heart, stomach, and intestinal tract.

The Thyroid gland is located in the neck. If this gets inflamed the immune system trys to remove the inflamed cells.
The destruction of the Thyroid gland cells can lead to hypothyroidism

Increased pressure put on the Jugular vein can cause seizures
Ear and Eye issues are significantly increased

Being je**ed on a lead causes whiplash and bruising.

The epidermis of a dog is only 3-5 cells thick
A humans is 10-15 cells thick

So WHY would anyone want to use a noose ....sorry I mean a slip lead?

A well fitted Y shaped harness is the safest and kindest peice of equipment to use.

08/06/2024

JUST TO MAKE THINGS CLEAR FOR EVERYONE.

We are foster based.
This means we do not have or use kennels.

Due to us being foster based, all dogs go into a foster home for assessment and to have any vet work taken care of, including neutering.

We have to charge adoption fees to cover the costs we as a rescue are charged by vets, transport companies etc.

Adoption fees ARE NOT charged until each dog has found a forever home AFTER being in foster for a minimum period of time.

Here is a basic break down of the minimum costs to us as a rescue, because caring for dogs that have been surrendered COSTS MONEY.

For example:

Full course of vaccines from £90 per dog

Boosters from £40 per dog

Microchip £10-30 per dog

Vet consults from £30 per visit.

Spay/castrate from £195

Transport from 26p per mile depending on the company used.

So for those few people who have been accusing us of being a scam, con artists, f*king mugs etc the last few days because they don't seem to be able to fathom having a dog in a foster home PRIOR to getting adopted costs the rescue money, these are the facts.

So please if you don't understand why we charge adoption fees or ask surrendering owners what a dog will be coming into our care with, ask us questions and wait for the response.
Do not make accusations and throw a temper tantrum without proof, then block us to prevent us explaining our procedures because you missunderstand how or why we work this way.

Any one wishing to discuss procedures or fees, please email our legal dept [email protected] they will explain everything to you if you need more clarity.

*We do not pay medical fees etc for dogs who are not in one of our approved foster homes*

07/06/2024

Fosters are always needed.

Vet fees are covered by the rescue while in foster and are paid directly to the vet for agreed treatments prior to any appointment.

If you can foster, please read the post below in full and then send us a message to discuss.

FOSTER HOMES NEEDED!!!

We are now more than ever in need of Foster homes

Hundreds of surrender requests a week that we are turning away due to no foster spaces or the people can't wait for us to try and place a dog.

Times are desperate, very very desperate and they arent getting any better.

If you wish to foster, these are the minimum requirements:

MUST be 25 or over

Fencing/walls must be of a solid construction and 6ft min height.

Gates must be secured and lockable

Resident dogs MUST be neutered

Ideally having large or giant breed experience would be beneficial but not in all cases.

Children must be dog savvy/experienced around dogs.

You MUST be prepared to attend Vet appointments when instructed to for the dog you foster. This will include medical check ups, vaccines, neutering etc. Rescue will pay the vet directly prior to any appointment and will have agreed all treatments before the appointment.

If you can offer a foster space, please send us a facebook message and respond to automated message.

All applicants will be subject to homechecks and references and will include verifying ID and address.

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07/06/2024

Dog Owners – Please respect the lead

✅ Do check with other owners before letting your dog interact with a dog on the lead

✅ Do follow the 3 second rule – they can sniff and introduce themselves but after 3 seconds take them away – it's best to keep meetings brief

✅ Do remember that a seemingly friendly dog may lash out if approached when on a lead

❌ Don’t let your dog run over to a dog which is being kept on a lead

❌ Don’t let your dog off the lead if you cannot easily recall them

05/06/2024

Seeking a very special home

02/06/2024

Did you know that the senior research scientist David Mech, whose book into hierarchy in wolf packs created the 'alpha theory' idea, then went on to disprove his own work with a later more naturalistic study? 😮

Although wolves and domestic dogs are worlds apart nowadays, David Mech's original book on captive wolves is still used regularly as evidence for alpha-based and dominance training styles. Touting you need to act like a wolf and an alpha and put your dog in their place so they respect you. However, even if domestic dogs and wolves were closer in how they acted than they are, David Mech went on to do further research and instead found that rather than one domineering 'alpha' wolves actually work as a family group with the parents leading the pack. That doesn't sound that far off our human families really does it? In fact, despite what 'alpha theory' states in regards to an 'alpha' wolf always eating first, in reality wolf parents often feed their youngest, most vulnerable offspring first.

The issue with the first study the book used is it was based on captive wolves and not wild wolves and how they behaved in their natural habitat, once David Mech realised his mistakes he did more research, and with new understanding and data he has since gone on to try and repair the damage his original study has done in how we view wolves, and by extension dogs. This is what scientific study is about, updating with the times and the most up to date information. I give huge props to David Mech for instead of trying to save his ego and stick to what he said in his original work, he has followed the science and admitted the flaws of his original study, bringing new knowledge and research forward.

It is a shame that the original idea is still so prevalent in our cultural knowledge and understanding of wolves, whereas the later study is less well known to the masses. I can only hope that will also change over time by us bringing the more up to date information to the forefront. 🐺

You can check out the study mentioned in the graphic for yourself here: https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1343&context=usgsnpwrc

02/06/2024

FOSTER TO ADOPT ONCE SETTLED

Dior
4/5 years old
Pocket Bully

House trained
Crate trained

Vaccinated and chipped

Dior has done well in her current setting for the last 8-10 weeks, but can't make further progress as she needs specific requirements from a home which have been assessed during our time with her.

Dior's requirements are very specific and this is for her own mental wellbeing:

FEMALE owner, terrified of men and this will take a very long time to overcome.

MUST have a secure garden

NO resident pets- when she has met dogs outside (vet trips) she has been interested but nervous so we believe placing her as an only dog is best for her at this time as she needs slow careful intros with dogs but may in time be able to live with a calm small dog.

Dior came from a home with young children which she was fine with but has been in a very quiet adult only home for the last few months since her arrival.

A garden is an absolute must for Dior as she is too scared to walk more than a few doors down the street before she is defacating in fear.

You will need to understand that when she moves she will probably be very quiet and aloof for several days while she settles to your routine but once she likes you she'll be your best friend.

Requirements for Dior:

MUST be 25 or over

MUST be female owner

MUST have a secure garden/outdoor area

MUST have time and patience to bond with her at her pace

Home environment should be calm and peaceful.

Please understand Dior's fear of men and the outside world is not just simply nervous/anxious behaviours. She had a very traumatic start to her life (prior to being with the surrendering owner) and it has had a long lasting affect on her.

She has been with us around 3 months now and her needs have become very clear during that time.

If you are interested in fostering Dior with the view of adopting once she is settled in properly and has accepted you, please send us a fb message and respond to automated messages.

All applicants will be subject to home checks and references including verification of ID and address. If you are in rented property you will be required to provide written proof of landlord permission to keep dogs, specifically bull breeds, within the property.

Successful applicants will be required to comply with all our contracts including the requirement to train without pain, fear, force or intimidation and without the use of any aversive/balanced methods, tech or tools.

Adoption fee will apply when adopting any dog from us

All communication is via FB messenger only

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02/06/2024

FOSTER HOME NEEDED
*Remaining in current setting till space found *

Dog Name - Cinderella (Ella)
Dog age - 3 in July
Dog breed - English bulldog
Current weight- 17kg

De-sexed - yes
Vaccines - yes
Chipped - yes

House trained - yes
Crate trained - yes

Any health issues - none
Any behavioral issues - she is dominant over our other bulldog
Good with kids - yes
Good with dogs - yes, but not other dogs in the same household
Good with small furry - not tested

Has the dog ever bitten a person - no

Has the dog ever been subject to "balanced training" methods inc slip leads, choke/prong collars, shock collars etc - no

Has the dog ever been trained or used in bite work or bite sport - no

We are seeking a foster home at this time to allow for further assessments.

Anyone wishing to apply must have the following:

MUST be 25 or over

Gardens/yards or outdoor areas MUST be secure with fencing a min of 6ft tall and of solid construction.

Children MUST be dog savvy

We are seeking pet free placement at this time due to issues with other resident dog while we do further assessments.

Anyone wishing to apply will need to send us a FB message and respond to automated messages

All applicants will be subject to home checks and references including verification of ID and address. If you are in rented property you will be required to provide written proof from your landlord that you are allowed to keeps dogs, specially bull breeds in your property.

Successful applicants will be required to comply with all our contracts including the requirement to train without pain, fear, force, intimidation and without the use of any balanced/aversive methods, techniques or tools.

Communication is via fb message only.

Adoption fee will apply when choosing to adopt.
Foster homes get first refusal to adopt after asssment period

Please send an FB message to apply

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29/05/2024

When it's the time of year to have lovely evening walks with your dogs, you need a Btacticaluk 35L rucksack and treat bag as well as the harness, collar and lead (lead/collar not pictured)

Use code BRUK at checkout to get 20% off your entire order and the code is valid all year round

(flag and 'it is what it is' patch not included on rucksack)

28/05/2024

FOSTER HOMES NEEDED!!!

We are now more than ever in need of Foster homes

Hundreds of surrender requests a week that we are turning away due to no foster spaces or the people can't wait for us to try and place a dog.

Times are desperate, very very desperate and they arent getting any better.

If you wish to foster, these are the minimum requirements:

MUST be 25 or over

Fencing/walls must be of a solid construction and 6ft min height.

Gates must be secured and lockable

Resident dogs MUST be neutered

Ideally having large or giant breed experience would be beneficial but not in all cases.

Children must be dog savvy/experienced around dogs.

You MUST be prepared to attend Vet appointments when instructed to for the dog you foster. This will include medical check ups, vaccines, neutering etc. Rescue will pay the vet directly prior to any appointment and will have agreed all treatments before the appointment.

If you can offer a foster space, please send us a facebook message and respond to automated message.

All applicants will be subject to homechecks and references and will include verifying ID and address.

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25/05/2024

RE MUZZLES:

XL Bully dogs must be muzzled and leashed in public

These are NOT adequate.
They are NOT a muzzle even though described as such.

They are a head collar NOT a muzzle and if you use these you may face issues with police etc.

Basket style muzzles are a much better option and there are many different basket styles available: standard baskervilles, greyhound style, leather, wire, biothane, vinyl box styles etc.

In the comments are better styles and who/were to get them from, please note custom made ones will take longer to get to you as made to measure for each dog

25/05/2024

23/05/2024

FOR ADOPTION

Barry
Approx 20/21 months old
Pocket bully

Castrated
Chipped
Vaccinated

NOT small animal friendly- will chase cats etc with intent.

House trained and crate trained - does bark briefly when being left

Barry is a lovely little boy with bags of character who is seeking his forever home

Barry is currently living in an adult only home as the only dog. He loves all the attention and cuddles.

We believe a home as the only dog would be in his best interests at this time.

Although small framed, Barry is a very strong dog and is learning lead manners while out on a walk. He will need continued work and training with this and also on how to interact appropriately with other dogs when out and about.

Applicants will need to have the following:

MUST be 25 or over
Any gardens/yards or outdoor spaces MUST be secure with fencing a minimum of 6ft tall and if solid construction
Breed experience is preferred
Older children that are dog savvy will be considered

All applicants will be subject to homechecks and references including verification of ID and address. They will also be required to comply with all our contracts which include training without pain, fear, force, intimidation and without the use of balanced/aversive tools, techniques or methods.

If you wish to apply to for Barry, you will need to send us a FB message and respond to the automated messages

All communication is via FB messenger only

ADOPTION FEES APPLIES

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