Archive for Bath Cats and Dogs Home
For further details regarding dogs available for rehoming from Bath Cats & Dogs Home, please telephone 01225 787321 or e-Mail enquiries@bathcatsanddogshome.co.uk The Avenue, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AZ
James
Meet James, he is a 2 year old castrated male Rottweiler cross that has been with us since early December 2006, as his owners couldn’t cope. Friendly James is wary of new people but once he knows you is a really lovely nice natured lad.
Playful with people and other dogs he is excitable almost boisterous at times adoring running around playing chase with tennis balls. Enjoying his walks, James is a very strong dog that is getting used to walking better on a halti. He has been here quite sometime and finds kennel life very stressful, not showing himself off to his full advantage, but we feel he will be a completely different dog once out in a home environment.
He hates being left so is seeking someone that is at home for the majority of the day. He has a super character but is over looked time and time again. Good with most other dogs, he is seeking a sensible owner and would make a loving companion to a family where any children are aged 12+. Are you an active family that can give our energetic lad a new home?
24Nov2007 | Bath Cats and Dogs Home | READ MOREMarty
Meet Marty, he is a 3 year old castrated male Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross that has been with us since November 2006, when he arrived as a stray. Friendly Marty is a lovely natured lad that adores human attention and company.
He doesn’t like being left and will cry initially but soon settles and is quite quiet but would prefer someone that is at home most of the day or where he can accompany his owners on doggy outings. Playful, Marty loves his toys and also likes to play hide and seek and has great recall dropping his ball at your feet on command!
Marty doesn’t know many commands so would beneath from further training and socialisation. He enjoys his walks but is strong on the lead so is best to walked on a harness and walks nicely to heel if told to! He will require a secure house and garden, as he will try to get to you if he sees you coming from a distance.
Marty is okay with other dogs but tends to bark non-stop here in kennels as he gets irritated by the other dogs nearby. He is a seeking a new home where any children are aged 10+ and sensible but we have no history on him with regards to felines. Can you offer our nice natured playful lad a new loving home after being a stray?
24Nov2007 | Bath Cats and Dogs Home | READ MORERoyston
Meet Royston, he is a 5 year old castrated male Parson Jack Russell Terrier cross that has been with us since November 2006, as he didn’t get on with the other dog in the house. Royston can be an affectionate dog and will always give a big welcome to people he knows well.
He is an independent dog who likes to do his own thing a lot of the time -a typical Terrier into anything and everything. He particularly loves his walks and walks perfectly on a harness, but will pull you in the direction of any canine he spots on the horizon. He has shown signs of protectiveness in the past so care must be taken when out in public and with visitors in the home.
An experienced owner who is familiar with the Terrier breed would suit Royston down to the ground as he is a confident dog once he knows you but can be on the stubborn side so will need a firm hand. Royston is a cuddly dog once he knows you jumping up for a kisses and a hug but will snap if pushed and can show his nervous side cowering at sudden movements or fireworks.
Due to his protectiveness a bond must be created and any potential owner must be willing to come up and get to know him well before adopting. Royston doesn’t appear to know any basic commands and can be stubborn only performing these when it suits him so he would benefit from further training. He is seeking a new home without other dogs as he is dog aggressive although he is good with cats and would be fine where any children are aged 16+.
Are you an experienced owner that can offer our typical Terrier a new loving home?
24Nov2007 | Bath Cats and Dogs Home | READ MOREGemma
Meet Gemma, she is a 1 year old female German Shepherd cross dog that has been with us since the beginning of November 2006, as she was unwanted by her owners. She arrived very heavily pregnant and went on to have 10 healthy puppies.
Although initially very scared of new people she will require a period of ‘getting to know’ however once trust is established Gemma will love you forever and can be won over by treats! She has shown signs of being protective but this is just the GSD trait coming out in her nature.
Gemma loves going for walks but is very strong and also very dog aggressive on the lead but we doubt she has ever been walked before arriving here. She is now being walked on a harness and it is starting to make a slight difference! She is protective of her friends both on and off lead so care must be taken at all times when out and about. Gemma adores human company so needs a home where there is someone around all the time.
She has no grasp of commands so will need full basic training, having said this she does now know ’sit’. Despite her many problems she does have a heart of gold and is just a big puppy! She has the mannerisms of a puppy and seems to still be going through her puppy-hood now having missed out on it when she was younger! Gemma adores to play, although has yet to learn the art of retrieval!
She is good with some other dogs but seems petrified of them so would be best as an only dog, would probably not be good with cats and is fine with children over the age of 16 years. Gemma just craves cuddles and love so needs some one that is going to spoil her rotten. Can you offer Gemma a new start in life after the poor start she has had?
24Nov2007 | Bath Cats and Dogs Home | READ MORELottie
Meet Lottie, she is 6 1/2 year old speyed female Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross that has been with us since September 2006 when she arrived as an ex-stray. Lottie is a lovely lass that can be nervous of new people especially men and doesn’t always show herself off very well in her paddock.
Once she knows you she will make a loving and affectionate companion, as she loves her cuddles and will give you kisses often pawing you for more attention. She is fine to be left for short periods and is calm and quiet and never destructive sitting in her bed until you return but as she is very much a people dog would prefer to accompany you on your outings, shopping, travelling etc.
Lottie knows quite a few commands and will give you her paw although will perform them well when she knows you better but as she loves her treats this shouldn’t be a problem. She enjoys her walks and walks well on a harness sticking mainly by your side! Sadly she doesn’t yet know what toys are all about preferring the company of humans.
Lottie hasn’t been mixed with dogs at the Home but would benefit from going to a home without other canines. It will take Lottie time to settle into new surroundings therefore she will need a patient owner who understands timid dogs. Due to her nervousness she would suit a household where any children are aged 10+ but hasn’t mixed with cats. Lottie will make someone a very loyal companion.
Can you offer out timid lass a new loving home where she can feel at ease?
24Nov2007 | Bath Cats and Dogs Home | READ MOREBrandy
Meet Brandy he is a 5 1/2 year old castrated male Collie cross that was brought to us in July 2006, after two years as he didn’t get on with the other pets in the house. Brandy is a nervous dog who is distrusting of strangers in particular men. However, once he has befriended you he can be a sweet and affectionate dog.
Typical Collie, Brandy is extremely active and therefore will need plenty of exercise and mental stimulation as he becomes bored easily. He loves to play and goes mad for water, loving hosepipes and paddling pools - proving to be a real water baby! Brandy is quiet and calm when left and not destructive loving to curl up on the sofa for a well earned sleep.
Brilliant in the car as well as in a home environment he just loves to sleep the afternoon away. He loves going for walks but initially pulls on the lead and will bark at strangers if they invade his personal space so would benefit from further lead training and socialisation. He knows some of his basic commands but can be stubborn when asked to perform them and has a short attention span, therefore further training would be beneficial.
He is rather an escape artist so needs a secure garden as he can easily jump over a five foot fence. Brandy is good with other dogs loving their company but needs an experienced owner without any small animals or cats but would be fine with children aged 16+. Can you offer our water baby a new loving home?
24Nov2007 | Bath Cats and Dogs Home | READ MOREHenry
Meet Henry, he is a 3 year old castrated male Mastiff cross Staffordshire Bull Terrier that was brought back to us in September 2007 after only 2 weeks over protective - originally arriving in May 2006, after being found abandoned. He had been badly neglected in his first home and was found tied up in a garden without food or water.
Henry is a friendly lad if a little bit on the wary side. After all he has been through it is surprising that he loves people the way he does – although he will still bark at strangers. He loves going for walks but needs a very firm hand as he is a very strong dog and therefore very strong on the lead.
Henry knows some of his basic commands, and will sit nicely for his food – meal times are his favourite but that is only to be expected and he has started to put weight on since being here. He is a very playful lad - always full of beans and is seeking an energetic family where he can have fun.
He finds the kennel environment quite stressful as he is not great with other dogs and therefore doesn’t show himself off well here. He is seeking a new home without other animals and where any children are aged 12+ as he is rather OTT and boisterous. Can you offer our active lad a new life after his awful start in life?
24Nov2007 | Bath Cats and Dogs Home | READ MORERoy
Meet Roy, he is a 6 year old castrated male Border Collie that has been with us since June 2006. Roy is nervous of strangers but gains confidence quickly becoming very friendly and affectionate. He is very loyal towards his owners to the point of being slightly protective of them with regards to other dogs, so needs to be the only dog in the house.
He often appears aloof until transformed by the appearance of someone special on the horizon. Anyone with experience of the breed will appreciate that a Collies devotion has to be earnt – but it is always worth the wait! Roy is an obedient dog that needs to be kept fully occupied and would probably be great at agility once he has built up his confidence as he appears almost scared of the equipment at the moment.
Playful Roy loves his toys and loves to play hide and seek and will need plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. He is fantastic on and off lead and has brilliant recall and is always more than ready for a romp across open fields. He knows all his basic commands and performs them willingly. He previously lived on a farm so ideally this is the kind of lifestyle he is seeking.
He loves all kinds of water, whether it comes from hosepipes, paddling pools and so desires long walks by lakes, rivers and seas! He is good with some other canines but needs to be the only dog in the house, hasn’t mixed with cats and would be fine where any children are aged 16+. Can you give our water loving Collie a new loving home where he can have fun?
24Nov2007 | Bath Cats and Dogs Home | READ MORESammie
Meet Sammie, he is an 8 year old castrated male Jack Russell Terrier that was brought to the Bath Cats & Dogs Home in January 2006, as a stray. Sammie is a friendly lad once he gets to know you however, he does require an extensive period of getting to know.
He is extremely loyal and playful - loves tennis balls but squeaky toys scare him! He needs someone that understands Terriers and their wilful and stubborn traits – so would not be suitable for a first time dog owner and would prefer to live in an all female household as he is simply more used to women.
He is a very sweet lad that has a lot to give to the right person or someone that is willing to seek further help from our behaviourist on a 1-1 session. Therefore, he needs someone that lives locally in order that they are able to visit him on a regular basis – as he is possessive over his toys and bed.
He loves going for walks and is generally good on the lead loving to frollic in the fields but tends to hug the fences due to insecurity. He has to be rehomed as the only dog but we have no history with regards to cats and he is seeking a new home where any children are aged 16+.
He possibly has been mistreated as he is distrustful of new people and doesn’t like his rear end being touched. Can you offer Sammie a new home? Can you give our active lad the training he needs to educate him to be a super companion?
24Nov2007 | Bath Cats and Dogs Home | READ MOREStorm
Meet Storm, he is a 6 year old castrated male Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross that was brought back to the to the Bath Cats & Dogs Home in January 2006, after only one month as he was over protective of his owner – originally arriving here in September 2005, after living with one family since a pup, as he became scared when two children were arguing and he became over-protective.
Storm is a very loving and loyal lad but can be nervous before he gets to know you. He is seeking a new owner who has plenty of time to spend with him to understand his issues and help build up his trust. Underneath that initially nervous exterior is an affectionate lad desperate for a new loving home environment.
He becomes protective once in a home environment as he is very unsure of himself and needs careful socialization to regain full confidence. However, all this behaviour only comes to light when in a new home, as in kennels he is generally very well behaved.
He loves his cuddles and will sit very nicely for treats that just happen to come his way! He loves going out for walks and is being muzzle trained as he can be protective when out on the lead but is obedient and wlaks well to heal. He has been crate trained and any new owner will need to continue this good work.
He is good in the company of some other canines is not good with cats and is looking for a new home where any children are aged 14+ and sensible. In the right hands and with the correct training he will be a fantastic dog. Can you give our loyal lad a new home where he can feel secure?
24Nov2007 | Bath Cats and Dogs Home | READ MORE
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