Looking For A Dog

[chloe]

We used to keep dogs years ago, and have wanted another one for ages, but have now decided to bite the bullet and get one ;D

So the search is on. We're looking in and around the Bristol area for a dog (boy or girl, any colour and almost any breed). We don't want a [glow=red,2,300]big[/glow] dog as our house isn't huge and cat-friendly would be great as Salem is the boss of the house! The dog would go running with brother in the mornings, my mum in the evenings, and adventuring on the weekends. Visits to the stables would happen as well! We have plenty of time and love for the right dog.

My mum adores Cairns and Maltese terriers but any good tempered doggy considered! If you know of anything, or have a dog that needs rehoming, please let me know!

[Lucymj]

If the dogs is going to be going running, firstly bear in mind that dogs shouldnt do this until they are around 18 months old. Also, i would stay clear of any breeds with a tendancy towards hip dysplacia and similar problems.

I have a springer and she is brilliant, but border terriers are a small breed i would seriously recommend!

[trallwmfarm sanctuary]

Phone me and I will put you in contact with someone who will get you the best dog.
We usually only rehome LARGE dogs from here but are connected with other reputable sanctuaries who home check etc and will match you with the perfect dog.
www.trallwmfarm.org.uk
08712300873

[bridge]

Go to www.dogpages.org.uk. There is a section of the forum where you can post if you are looking for a dog. I did this a month ago and was inundated with offers of dogs looking for a new home. Some of their stories will make you cry. There a literally hundreds of dogs about to be pts because the rescue centres don't have room for them.

I now have a lovely new dog, thanks to dogpages and Enfield Rescue Centre and she is a dream. A better dog I couldn't have hoped for. Her behaviour and temperament are outstanding. She was removed from a family with 9 children who just couldn't look after her properly.

Have a look at the section offering dogs too, but DO post your own thread as I had so many people from different rescue centres contact me that I literally had over 20 dogs to choose from.

Give it a go.

www.dogpages.org.uk

[copper]

9 children! good lord, someone needs to talk to that woman about contraception!!!

[Roz]

Hi Chloe

There are loads of rescue round the Bristol area, there is one literally minutes from me called Hollyhedge Sanctuary, they have a list of dogs looking for homes at: www.hollyhedge.org.uk/

Also if you are feeling brave enough go and visit the Bristol Dogs home (just round the corner from Temple Meads station) or the Bath Cats and Dogs home, they also have a list of dogs looking for homes at: www.bathcatsanddogshome.org.uk/, have a look at Milo the Jack Russell or Erin the rough coated collie who is excellent with cats, or Dodger the Rotti x Corgi(!) who is Corgi sized.

[chloe]

Thanks everyone! We're going to take a trip to Bristol Dogs Home on Saturday for a browsie. If nothing catches our eyes, I'll give you a ring trallwmfarm (thanks for the offer!)

[chloe]

Visited the Bristol Dogs Home and Teckels Sanctuary today. Sadly nothing jumped out at us so the search continues!

[shep]

I have a rescue dog from Last Chance in Kent (and I live in scotland!) He had issues and it was hard work for the first six months, but now, a year and four months later, he is adorable. Good luck with your search, and if you do get a rescue dog, try to give him/her total commitment, until he / she settles down; it is worth it as you get back what you put in.

[bayhorse not logged in]

What a shame, my nephew had an 18 month old boxer x lab (female) that he had to rehome, fantastic temperament, fully house trained and very loving - might have been too big for you though. He had to move and could not take the dog with him. I was almost tempted but already have three!

[chloe]

Shep, doggy will be made to feel part of the family from the start

bayhorse, doggy sounds lovely, I hope she found a good home!

[bridge]

Chloe, P L E A S E take a look at www.dogpages.com and post a thread. There are soooo many lovely dogs looking for homes.

I didn't even have to travel to find mine. They brought a couple out to me who were on their way to foster homes. They said that if I didn't like either of them, they would just continue on their way. Fortunately, we fell in love with one and she stayed with us from that moment as they obviously did the home check at the same time.

I had so many messages and photos from different rescue centres that I really did have the pick of just about every breed, temperament, age, etc.

Hope you find one soon.

x

[bridge]

Would you beleive, I've just had this email from dogpages as someone has seen my old advert:

"Hello i have an 8 month old staff x lab that i need to rehome due to the fact that i have elderly parents and they are needing my attention more and more. His name is harvey and i have had him since he was 7 weeks old. He gets on fine with people other animals and is a real sweety. He just needs someone who can give him the time and space he needs. He has been neutured and vaccinated. We are in the northampton area if you are interested please e mail Thanks for your time"

If you are interested, the email addy is

apache at www10.nsnoc.com

and just realised that it's dogpages.org.uk (not .com)

[sharon]

I got my little dog via dogpages.org, was a bit difficult for the first month or so whilst he settled in but now excellant and great company and fun.

Here he is:

[chloe]

Hi Bridge, I have posted a wanted ad on there - will check in a moment to see if there have been any replies (I'm dollysmum on there) I'm thrilled that so many people have found their dogs off there - it bodes well!

Sharon, your doggy is gorge!