Mutts dogs

Here are some of the dogs available for rehoming at Mutts in Distress. Please be aware that we cannot be sure how well any of the dogs will get on with any cats or other animals you may have at home.

These dogs are featured here because none of them were wearing ID discs when picked up and when scanned, none were microchipped. Look after your pet and get him microchipped – that way he will be returned to you if he strays. Dogs must wear ID tags by law. Ask at reception for disc engraving done while you wait and microchipping by appointment.

We have new dogs arriving at the centre every day and so the most recent arrivals may not feature on this page for a few days. Please contact us if you’d like more up to date information.

Please – think carefully when deciding to rehome a dog. Dogs are being let down by people who agree to take them but then change their minds. Only those who have passed a homecheck and bring the pass form with them, will be able to meet the dogs. This is both to avoid disappointment and because the kennels are a working business and kennel hands can not spend time with people who are not in a position to take a dog. Thank you for your understanding.

To apply to rehome one of the Mutts dogs, please complete our rehoming application form.

Hope

Hope was born in a kill shelter in Spain. We don't know what happened to her Mum and siblings but she had the will to live. She had never been out of her cage in 3 years, never had a cuddle or a walk, just chicken carcasses and a wet concrete floor. Yet, she still wagged her tail and ran to see the volunteers. So far in kennels at Mutts in Distress, she seems a very sweet girl. Her name is Hope, because that is all she has. She is still very shy but is getting braver all the time. She is going to need a special home with kind, calm and patient parents that can give her the time she needs to gain confidence in what can be a very scary world for a dog that has been in kennels with very little contact all her life. She is a beauty and in the right home with the right people will blossom. Her adoptive parents will need to visit her several times before taking her home, to ensure that she is comfortable and secure with her new humans. Hope would benefit from living with another dog and would need some lead work to continue her progress.

Toby

Toby is young, very handsome, happy go lucky and medium sized. During his time with us at the kennels, he seems to love to play with toys. He is a very smart boy and loves training and learning and wants to please. Toby needs to be the only pet in the home and he also needs an adult only home with no visiting younger children. Toby is looking for a home with someone who is experienced with rescue dogs, someone who understands he will need to go to training classes (The owner of the rescue runs training classes and it may be an idea for him to return for those ) or continue training on their own.
Toby is such a loving and loyal dog once he knows you. He is looking for a home with someone who can provide nice long walks but will also allow him to have a cuddle on the sofa

Sky

Sky is a beautiful long coat medium/large sized Romanian Shepherd boy. He is young and a little overwhelmed at the moment. During his time with us at the kennels, he seems to be unsure of men but this is being worked on. He is relaxing more and more and starting to enjoy a fuss, it's just going to take a confident and sensitive owner to help him further. Once he trusts you he is very loyal and loving.
Sky would like a new home with experienced humans and a kennel in the garden for when/if visitors arrive please.

John Rudi

John Rudi is about 5 years old, another fantastic dog. He loves cuddles and a scratch. Poor JR was abandoned by his owners and is very sad. So let's make him happy again. During his time with us at the kennels, he seems to be wary of some dogs and socialising at our dog classes would really help his confidence in these situations. He is getting better around other dogs. He will have a polite sniff with the calm girls through the paddock fence. He is learning to wait and allow himself to be distracted with pieces of ham or hotdog on a walk when other dogs pass. He wants to please. An owner who is prepared to put some time into continuing his training in a calm and positive way will do well with him. Older children would be best if there are any in the family. He has not been bothered by seeing cats or livestock so far. He is good in the car and loves his walks. He will be a loyal and loving companion for someone.
John Rudi is currently in a foster placement. He is learning how to play with other dogs and getting used to men. He is doing really well. If you would like more information, please call John on 01932 571268

Toots

When Tootsie first arrived, he was extremely scared of anyone and everything. Mutts have been working on him and so far in kennels, he is gaining confidence well. Now starting to walk on a lead. He can get worried with changes, so is looking for a quiet home and an owner with plenty of time and patience, who will come and sit with him to gain his trust. He is going to need gentle, slow progress. He needs someone who is willing to keep visiting him as he is wary of strangers - especially men. He would like to have no children as adjusting to new adults will be a big enough challenge for him. Preferably someone who is experienced with nervous dogs.
Once he knows you, he is a lovely boy who really enjoys giving kisses and loves a little stroke.

Harry and Jeanie

Harry and Jeannie are both very timid and scared so will need a calm and quiet home, with someone who has a lot of patience and time.
So far in kennels, we know that they will need to be rehomed together and visited at the kennels, until they are comfortable with you.
Both will also need lead work, which we can help with at the kennels.
They will need a 6ft fence and secure garden as these little Romanian dogs are always looking for a way out. They are not currently other animal tested.

Merlin

Merlin is a lovely 7 year old Ridgeback x English Bull Terrier.
A suitable home for Merlin is one with experienced 14+ yrs children or no children.
Merlin can be picky with his doggie friends, so preferably a dog free home and no other pets. More info added as he settles in.