Lincoln – 5 year old male Greyhound

Lincoln is a 5 year old Greyhound boy who has been signed over for rehoming by his elderly owner who is not able bodied enough to look after him anymore. Lincoln is a much loved pet so it’s a very sad time for both concerned especially as he’s only been with his owner for 6 months who said he shouldn’t have got Lincoln but needed the company. Lincoln is neutered, microchipped and fully vaccinated. He is a fit healthy dog currently in foster care in Buxton, Derbyshire.

Update 18th June: Lincoln is now in a foster home with a family. He is quite a shy dog when it comes to new people but we hope he will gain some confidence now he’s in a family home.

Lincoln is simply stunning, he is a large boy! He is so typical of a Greyhound in that he is very docile yet cheeky. He is good with other dogs (but not trusted around small ones) and can live with another Greyhound or medium plus sized dogs. He can be rehomed with older children/teens although he’s never been around them, they would have to be calm and respectful. He cannot be rehomed with cats or small furries.

Lincoln is an ex-racing Greyhound and was originally taken in by a Greyhound rescue from the industry. He is retired and is quite happy to laze on the sofa all day so the new owner must be happy with this! He is not food or toy possessive; he is house trained and is great in the home. His most favourite treat is dog sausages! He is good on the lead but cannot be let off lead in public just in case he sees something in the distance. He needs a big garden so he can run around for his off lead exercise.

Contrary to common belief Greyhounds don’t need excessive amounts of exercise; they enjoy normal walks like any other breed and a good run. They love their home comforts, they need a raised stand for feeding, a greyhound collar, a coat for cold and wet weather and a big cushion type bed to spread out on if they don’t fancy the sofa!

It’s tragic that Lincoln is in this situation not long after settling into a home he thought would be his forever more. He is such an easy dog, we are sure he will be snapped up in time!

Tyson – 1 1/2 year old male Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Tyson is a 1 1/2 year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier boy who was a much loved family pet but his owner signed him over for rehoming because he wasn’t good with the cats. Tyson is micro-chipped, castrated and vaccinated. Tyson has a lovely temperament; he is a typical Staffy who adores people. He has been brought up with a Staffy girl (as pictured with Tyson as a puppy) and he is good with other dogs.

Tyson will make a great family pet; he’s very energetic and everything is full steam ahead so a family home with older children would be great. He’s too strong and bouncy to be around toddlers, he could easily knock them over as he is so enthusiastic about everything!

He is house trained, travels well, is not food or toy possessive, he knows a few commands and he even enjoys being groomed especially on his belly and bottom! He is good on the lead albeit enthusiastic at first and his recall is good. Strangely it seems he doesn’t squeaky toys!

Tyson has been described as a big softy who loves attention and is quite comical and daft! He is very affectionate, cuddly and kissy. He has a real zest for life and will need a very active home, he is still quite puppy like. Tyson is very sad at being away from his family and was not coping well in the kennels so is now in a foster home.

Max – 6-8 year old male Patterdale Terrier

Max is a 6-8 year old Patterdale Terrier who is currently in foster care in Bollington, Cheshire. He originally came in via the Inspector Sept 10 with severe infections in both ears, it had been left untreated which meant he had suffered. He was given a course of treatments and had his ears flushed out which cleared the infection. His ears are almost closed up with dense healed scar tissue but is not a problem for him. It also came to light that he was regularly beaten by the owner’s partner.

Unfortunately Max also got out of his foster home (before he was rehomed) and went missing for a few hours, luckily a lady found him in her garden but he was badly injured. He had to have a pin inserted into his hip as it kept dislocating, this has since been removed and he’s using his leg wonderfully!

Max is neutered, micro-chipped and fully vaccinated. All that was last year before he found a home with a lovely couple but sadly he has come back after 6 weeks due to a behavioural issue that was not there previously, he is back with his original fosterer and we’ll be assessing him further, more information will be provided by the rehoming coordinator. We believe he was unhappy and couldn’t settle in that particular home so we feel Max needs a one on one home similar to his foster home.

Max really has had a run of bad luck in his life yet he has the most wonderful and endearing nature. He is adorable with bags of character. He is good with dogs (he has lived with one in his previous home) but did have issues with some in his new home but this was worked on and he improved-again being unsettled affected him as he was fine when he was in our care.

He is house-trained but he doesn’t always travel well as he can be sick. He was never toy or food possessive; although he doesn’t know how to drop he will let you take his ball to throw it for him; in the new home recently he did become possessive over his toys which again wasn’t an issue before. Max needs a secure garden and he can open doors if he puts his mind to it! He has suffered with separation anxiety which again is to be expected after all he has been through, should it resurface in any new home the owner needs to work on this, for this reason we need someone who is around most of the time.

Max would be better with one person but you do need to be very experienced with rescue dogs, we would consider an older couple, perhaps you’re retired, he needs understanding and someone who will help him be happy in a new home, if it’s the right home he will be!

Buster – 2-3 year old male Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross

Buster is a 2-3 year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross who has been signed over for rehoming by his elderly owner who cannot cope with such a young dog, she adores him but is going into hospital soon and feels the future is uncertain due to having cancer so it’s in Buster’s interest that he finds a new owner. Buster is originally from a dogs home and his owner has had him 10 months.

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Buster is fully vaccinated, micro-chipped and neutered, he is a fit and healthy dog; he has an old injury; the vet suspects he’s been kicked in the past, one of his ribs has been broken and has healed naturally.

Buster is so cute, just look at that face and those big ears of his! He is small and of slight build. He enjoys cuddles and is very affectionate. Buster is good with children; he enjoys their attention very much. He absolutely loves his toys, especially balls and tug ropes. He loves all manner of treats and enjoys chewing on rawhide. He also likes being brushed, doesn’t mind a bath, he is house trained and is just very playful and fun to be around.

He is good with dogs but he does lack manners with some; more so the ones he doesn’t know. He is walked with a few dogs that’s he’s been introduced to properly; it seems he’s insecure and can be a bit of a handful on the lead, certainly too much for a weak elderly lady. Buster is not toy or food possessive and he knows basic commands. He needs a secure garden as he can jump 4ft fencing. He needs an experienced owner as he needs a little lead training; he hasn’t been let off as his owner lacks confidence.

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When the dog rehoming coordinator visited Buster he had her wrapped round his little paw-he just loves to sit with you, give you his paw and be fussed till the cows come home-he is so huggable!

This aside Buster needs a family who will give him a secure and stable future, he will suit any household but he is very young, active and full of energy so will need plenty of exercise. He needs to be the only pet. After not being off lead even in the garden for almost a year he relished the paddock at the kennels as the videos show! If you think he’s the dog for you please get in touch!

Hazel – 5 year old female Greyhound

Hazel is a 5 year old + Greyhound girl who has been signed over for rehoming by the owner due to personal problems. The owner was given a matter of days by Social Services to rehome 2 out of 3 dogs. The lady only had Hazel for 2 weeks from a stranger who said the owner didn’t want her anymore. Another dog was taken in by another rescue. We have no history on Hazel other than she’s the sweetest and most gentlest of dogs!

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Hazel’s teeth were in a terrible state; she had suffered for some time, sadly she had to have all teeth removed and her recovery was touch and go, she had several operations to stop the bleeding and was put on a drip but thankfully she pulled through and her gums are almost healed! She has been wormed, flead, microchipped and vaccinated. We do not know if she’s spayed but will cover the cost of neutering at a later date.

Hazel-what can we say, she is absolutely beautiful, not just in looks but in nature too. In the two weeks this lady had her she has been bombarded with children of all ages, she has lived with 2 other dogs and a very bossy cat who she was scared of. Hazel is a very laid back, placid lady who probably likes a good run and play but due to the discomfort of her mouth she had been very low but now she’s happy and bouncy!

Like most Greyhounds she loves human beds and sofas! She is very obedient and very friendly. She’s great on the lead and is not destructive, she is house trained and travels well. She likes to hide toys in her bedding! Hazel may have been used for racing in the past so she can not be let off lead for some time until her recall has been tested, some greyhounds can bolt if they see something small and furry in the distance!

Hazel will make someone a wonderful pet, she’s definately sweetness and light and deserves to find a forever home with someone who can provide for her every need and love her! She can be rehomed with another pet but not a boisterous bouncy dog, even a cat but this may need work.

Contrary to common belief Greyhounds don’t need excessive amounts of exercise; they enjoy normal walks like any other breed and a good run. They love their home comforts, they need a raised stand for feeding, a greyhound collar, a coat for cold and wet weather and a big cushion type bed to spread out on. Some Greyhounds don’t generally sit because of the design of their bodies.