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. Firstly, you must live within our home check area, which in general is within about sixty minutes travel of the kennels here in Bishops Stortford. Dogs are being let down by people who agree to take them but then change their minds. Only those who have passed a home check 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.

Tommy

Tommy has had a rough start to his short life so far - at only 10 months old this youngster has had 2 major operations. 1 to remove a bit of towel he had decided to eat and the other to remove a small piece of his intestine. This hasn't caused any other serious issues to his health though - he can still live a happy normal life.
Tommy is looking for a patient home who can help him with his nerves - being a rescue from Bosnia he doesn't have much experience living in a home apart from his amazing foster while he recovered.
He is looking for an experienced home, he can go with other dogs but needs to meet them a few times first. He's a young lad, house trained but needs to learn some rules. He will learn fast. Medium size, no cats. Could possibly live with older children.
Tommy attended his first ever lesson at dog school on Friday and it was said he did very well after the initial excitement. His handler said he seems to be a quick learner so training shouldn't be an issue. He's also been learning to walk nicely on a figure of eight lead.

Rizla

This stunning boy is Rizla. He's a young Belgian Malinois who has found himself looking for a new home. This youngster ended up in a Uk pound where he was due to be pts, no fault of his own, the pounds are full with nowhere for the dogs to go. Rizla is one of the lucky few to make it out alive.
So far in kennels, he seems a typical Mali,smart,intelligent and eager to please. He will need a strong handler preferably with working breed experience.
Not dog tested but can be.
Details about Rizla
No cats.
No caged animals (that he can see, possibly if they are kept in another room)
Older children if any. Must be dog experienced.

Charlie

This is Charlie. We’ve been taking the time to assess him, so we could be certain on the type of home he requires.
Charlie is a Cocker spaniel (possibly crossed with a springer), he is 7 years old.
Charlie is looking for an experienced handler, ideally someone who understands the breed/s.
Spaniels are working dogs and most need an outlet to keep them happy in life - Charlie is no exception.
Charlie is toy/ food motivated and is a very quick learner. He really enjoys activities that get his brain working - he would not be happy with just a walk round the block.
Charlie will need structure in the house - no sleeping on the sofa or on human beds. He has had negative experiences in his first home which means he becomes worried when people come close to his face (A child use to hold him by his ears so she could kiss him). We would recommend crating him at night.
Here at the kennels, he is truly a lovely dog. We don’t pressure him or overwhelm him with affection/ fusses (don’t get me wrong, he does love a good fuss!).
No children.
Can live with other dogs.
Has lived with a cat - no issue.

Simba

Simba, a Boerboel (Mastiff -very large dog) - 2 years old (3 in Dec) is looking for his forever family. So far Simba seems to be a gentle boy but he may jump up to say hello, he will get down when told. Simba could possibly live with teenage children who are experienced with larger breeds.
Not dog/cat tested.
He knows sit but doesn't seem to take much notice of you if something is more interesting! Ideally we are looking for someone who is used to larger breeds.

Jojo

Jojo is a very affectionate boy, who has alot of love to give to people.
He'll be looking for a home with no other dogs/animals.
He could potentially live with teenagers.
Jojo is dog reactive but has made friends with calm bitches in the past after careful introductions.
Jojo is a 12 Yr young. Husky/Malamute cross (been DNA tested), originally from Romania. Despite his age he is still very mobile, he loves to have a walk around with the volunteers and meet everyone he can. He's such a gorgeous boy!

Linus

The newest arrival at Mutts is Linus (Shepherd cross, 4 years old)
Linus is looking for his own special family.He has known what it is like to live in a home and is clearly missing that kind of environment, so we are hoping that a lucky family will come along soon. Hhere is what we know so far…
In kennels, Linus can be a little shy but he is still happy and friendly. He loves being out on the paddock, so would love to join you on all your adventures. We will be looking for a quieter and more experienced home for Linus. Preferably one that has owned German Shepherds (or GSD crosses) in the past.
Linus will need a home without children or possibly dog experienced older teenagers.
Linus can play rough with other dogs but he could possibly live with another dog, who is well socialised.
Can be dog / cat tested.

Aussie

This handsome boy is Aussie, sadly he is looking for a new home through no fault of his own. Unfortunately Aussie's owner is unable to care for him due to health issues. This decision has not come lightly to the owner. Aussie has been in boarding kennels before his owner made the decision, he has shown himself to be a very good boy.
Aussie is a Sighthound cross from Romania and has been in this country since late 2017/ early 2018 and he was only a pup when he came over (judging by his passport). He is 8 years old now and is used to home comforts. Aussie is halti trained and was used to regular walks with a dog walker, (now exercised daily on our paddock).
His previous owner has said he is a very good boy in the house and absolutely adores affection. Aussie was used to a quiet home, with a solo owner but due to his outgoing personality, he could potentially live with a family who have teenage children.
Aussie is said not to mind other dogs, providing they do not get in his face / or overly interested in him.
It would be so lovely to find Aussie another home, sooner rather than later.

Tocco

Our newest arrival is this absolutely stunning boy, Tocco. He's a 1-2 year old Staffie cross.
Another fortunate soul saved from a UK based pound - his time was up and sadly he was due to be PTS. No fault of his own. Sadly the pounds are full with unwanted pets.
He's only just arrived but seems to be a very friendly, happy boy.
We will update after he's settled in.

Bear

Bear had a really tragic start to life, left to fend for himself in a flat with just someone putting food through the letter box for him. He was understandably shy and timid of people when he arrived at Mutts but over time and with patience, he has become trusting of people again.
He's a happy chap, who likes his food and playing on the paddock. He likes the attention of people. So far in kennels, he is good with other dogs but has not yet been cat tested. This youngster is hoping someone will show him the life he deserves.

Maple

This gorgeous girl is Maple. She’s the newest arrival at Mutts, another poor soul saved from a UK based pound.
Maple is around a year old and is believed to be a Hungarian Vizla cross (we suspect Staffie). She’s very sweet natured and kind. She adores people and is said to be good with other dogs. So far in kennels, Maple is eager to please and she already knows sit and paw. She is extremely food motivated and seems to enjoy toys as well. She will suit a home who enjoy exploring, as she is an active youngster.
Maple could potentially live with children, she has an amazing temperament but can be bouncy as she’s just a baby herself. She is underweight at the moment, considering this, she still knows to take treats nicely.

Blue

Meet Blue. A very lucky boy looking for his second chance at life. If Blue could talk, he would tell a very heartbreaking tale.
Blue came into a UK pound after being found ‘straying’, we suspect he was likely tied up somewhere and managed to get himself free. The very tight collar he was wearing when he arrived had a short piece of lead tied to it, which looks like it has either been cut or chewed away from the rest of the lead. As you can see from the photo, Blue has an injury on his nose, this was done prior to entering the pound. We have taken him to our vets who have prescribed antibiotics and painkillers. They suspect the injury is caused by a dog or human, all we know is Blue’s poor body is covered in tons of scars: under his chin, legs, neck and head. (The wound on his nose does look like a dog tooth puncture but without knowing the true story we can only assume).
Despite all of this, Blue is showing himself to be a happy chap. He’s been with us a few days now and is truly showing off his affectionate personality. (It is amazing how forgiving they can be.)
We believe he is around 1year - 18 months old and is a Staffie, Mastiff cross (NOT XL BULLY TYPE)
We will update with more information as he settles in.

Darwin

Darwin is a gorgeous Malinois x Sighthound. Despite Darwin's grey face, he has lovely white teeth, so Darwin could range from 5-8 years old. In kennels he is a very friendly chap, so can live with children over 15 yrs.
Darwin will need 6 foot or higher fences and he won't be able to be left in the garden alone. Darwin has not been tested with cats or dogs yet but this can be arranged if needed.
He adores everyone he meets.
Please don't be put off by his gorgeous frosted face, dogs who are darker around the muzzle/eyes tend to go grey earlier in life. He still loves to run around the paddock. Another one of his favourite activities is sunbathing, we often see him catching a few ZZZs while he's out on the paddock. It's tiring work being so handsome! Darwin has been an angel at dog school around the other dogs and even said hello to Mutt's dog Merlin.
Darwin is a superb boy. Always has a smile on his face and rarely lets anything get him down. During his time with us, Darwin has shown himself to be a lovely chap, super friendly to everyone he meets but it appears he can be food possessive. As long as food is kept away and he is left alone while eating, we are sure he can still be the perfect companion for someone as he learns that nobody is going to take his food away. Everyone who has met Darwin in person will tell you how extremely loving he is.
All Darwin is looking for is someone to love him and teach him that he doesn't need to worry that his food is going to be taken away. We won't ever know what his past was but we are guessing that he was starved. He was very skinny when he came in to Mutts, which probably accounts for his possessiveness over food. We do know he can have the most amazing future with the right family. Darwin whilst at the kennels, has proved to have an excellent temperament around other dogs.

Willow

Meet Willow a 2 year old Lurcher type. She came to Mutts as an unclaimed stray who was going to be PTS in a British pound.
This lovely lady has been in a wonderful foster home. She is now ready to find her forever home.
This is what her foster family have said about her :
When Willow arrived at her foster home, she was very shut down and frightened. She clearly had never lived in a home.
Willow is happy to travel in the car, may have to be reintroduced to a new vehicle.
She’s been learning to walk nicely on lead. She does get frustrated (not aggressive) when other dogs run up to her, this is likely due to the restriction of a lead and never being on one before. With continued training it is something that can be worked on.
She does well being walked on loose lead too.
She is an intelligent and bright girl, who is eager to please.
She has been introduced to other dogs and seemed to behave well. Any other dogs would need to be of similar size.
She loves chews and toys.
She can initially be wary of strangers but will soon warm up to new people - especially after a cocktail sausage.
She is almost housed trained but may need reminding when going into a new home.
After spending 12 weeks in her wonderful foster home she has learnt a lot and started to trust people. She’s experienced fun things and we would love for her to find that again soon.
This youngster just needs someone to show her the ropes, she will flourish into a lovely companion.