Mutts in Distress

Dog rescue organisation on the Herts / Essex border, UK

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.

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Scrappy

Scrappy is a stunning Dutch Herder cross, who sadly found himself at Mutts as he was due to be PTS because of a bad break in one of his paws. This has all been mended now and he is more than ready to start his own adventure.
Scrappy is 1 year old, he is quite a happy dog, who adores to play out on the paddock. Scrappy does unfortunately have some issues trusting other dogs and would benefit from training/ dog school. Please do not let this put you off, he is a lovely boy with all the people he knows here and gets extremely excited when he sees or spends time with them. Scrappy's ideal home would be with no other dogs/ animals, he could possibly live with teenagers and needs an active family.
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Trixie

Trixie was originally from Egypt when she first came to Mutts (2017), whilst there, she lost her eye but she definitely doesn't let it slow her down. She loves being out on the paddock whether it be zooming around or finding a shady spot to chill out in the beautiful sunshine. Trixie walks well on a halti and is well behaved at dog school. She can be wary of dogs she doesn't know but in the past has made friends with some, so we think that walking buddies wouldn't be an issue once properly introduced. We would like a home with no other dogs, as this is what she's used to.
So far in the kennels she has happily greeted people she is unfamiliar with and she is overjoyed when she sees those she does know!
Trixie was recently returned to Mutts through no fault of her own and would love a new family to give her a chance.
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Arthur

Arthur is only 1 year (born in January). He's arrived at Mutts from Greece, so we are still learning about him but he's showing himself to be a very happy boy. Arthur loves the affection of anyone who will give it to him. He is very gentle when taking treats.
Arthur is going to be a large sized boy when he's fully grown, so anyone interested must be prepared for this.
Arthur is a cracking lad and anyone who adopts him will be extremely lucky.
We will be seeking a dog free home for Arthur in the future.
Arthur is extremely loving towards people, plus he listens well to commands on walks - he may bark at dogs passing him but at his age this can be corrected with training.
Due to Arthur's play biting (very normal for a dog of his age) we will be seeking a home with no young children. He is a very sweet natured pup, who adores people.
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Nala

Nala is about 4/5 years old. This beautiful dog is looking for an active family who will give her lots of long walks. So far in kennels, she is very sweet and very playful. She adores running on the paddock and finding all the toys she can. Nala will require a home where someone is home and can live with children aged 10 or over as she does like to jump up. She will soon get down when asked. Nala still awaits her perfect home, she has waited for over a year. Nala is a typical husky, so will be looking for someone who has knowledge or experience on the breed - she adores people.
No cats please. There must be a garden with at least a 6' fence or preferably higher.
Mutts are rehoming Nala on behalf of their current owners. She will board with us until a new home is found.
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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.
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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!
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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 doggies school around the other dogs and even said hello to Mutts 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.
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Dave

Dave is a lovely boy, always happy to get a fuss. He is a young bouncy boy, and needs someone who is happy to continue his training and teach him how to behave. He is keen to learn in the right environments.
Dave can be reactive to certain dogs, it's important his new owners are aware of how to deal with this. Pat the owner of Mutts/ dog trainer will be happy to assist but we'll also be looking for an experienced home.
He is great with all the people he's met here so far but can be too bouncy for children. So only older teenagers, if any.
No other dogs/ animals.
Dave's previous owner said he wasn't always keen on going out for walks, so he will need a garden in case this fear occurs again.
He's fully vaccinated, neutered and is 3 years old.
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Duke

Duke is a gorgeous 2 year old, Pedigree Great Dane. Duke is a sweetheart when it comes to humans and loves his food. He has quite enjoyed going to doggie training classes here and is learning new behaviours.
Duke is learning to walk nicely on a halti, which he can do extremely well when he puts his mind to it. After a nice run on the paddock, Duke is happy to chill with a lay down. Duke would like a home with no other dogs or young children. Duke had hardly any socialising when he was a pup due to being a lockdown puppy and it's now left him to be nervous around other dogs.
This means he will need an experienced home who can help him with this fear.
On the upside Duke is amazing with people, he's super affectionate and loves to have a fuss.
He is said to be...
• House-trained (may need to be reintroduced after being in the kennels)
• gentle
• Obedient, responded to sit, stay, wait, down, paw
• No food aggression or guarding
• Travels well in the car - often just lays down.
We would like anyone interested, to watch Duke in dog school here with one of the Mutts team and then take Duke into dog school themselves before taking him home. We would ask that whoever falls in love with this youngster, carries on bringing him to dog school to overcome his anxiousness around other dogs.