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Sex
Male
Age
3 year old
Size
Medium
Robbie was found as a stray and did his time in stray kennels. He was extremely stressed in kennels to the point of hurting himself. We were contacted by the local council and agreed to help him. We took him in and he quickly went into foster while we get to know him better.
Here's what his foster mum has said about him after his first week, (08/11/2023)
Robbie settles well in flat but likes to have his people near him. He has started taking himself elsewhere to settle down when we are busy doing dishes etc but he needs to either have you in his eyesight or come to check on you. He would benefit from having his people around initially.
Initially he was very food focussed and ate everything we gave him. This has massively changed in a few days and he will part eat treats like a pigs ear and leave it to come back to. We have been feeding him multiple times a day to ensure he is satisfied without being too full whilst he settles.
There are zero signs of any issues around food. I have not asked him yet to give up something he is eating.
He takes treats very gently.
His play style we are still learning but on first observations he isn’t too interested if you are not engaging with the toys. He is very gentle and likes to parade around with toys and enjoys being chased.
Robbie initially was very interested in our food and would sit and watch. We have worked on zero engagement whilst we are eating and using our bodies to block assess to food. He has learned when food isn’t his and we can have food close to him without him trying to get it.
Robbie is very good at reading our body language and cues and has massively benefitted from sleep and lots of stillness. I’m bored rigid sitting on the sofa though!
On lead he is very strong and forges forward. This is a response to being overwhelmed and we haven’t gone very far this week.
He’s picking things up very quickly and for my part I have been staying very quiet and allowing him the chance to problem solve. Offering a gentle praise when I like something. This is going to be one of the big challenges for his new owner.
When we start going somewhere “new” this behaviour comes back and consistency is going to be needed.
Slowly slowly and he really does well.
He is a flight risk and will search for escape when overwhelmed. At home we have seen this as paws up on window sills in the flat and stairwell.
He will try and reverse out of the collar and lead when in this emotional state.
He will also run the perimeter.
We had him at the secure dog run but I still kept him on a long line as I think if he became totally overwhelmed he would be able to scale the fence.
Robbie jumps up and puts his paws due to being excited. We have been working on this with him. He now only does this when we come home but coming down to say hi prevents the paws on. We have asked people meeting him outside to do the same.
We have been working on interactions with people at a distance and once blocked from moving forward he can give lovely stillness with no tension on the lead. We have seen a few people who want to say hello but don’t want to approach and he has been happy to do so.
We haven’t encountered dogs yet apart from a couple of unplanned encounters in the car park.
There are a couple of local dogs who act aggressively and Robbie lunged towards them. I would have expected that but it’s worth noting that he may act when challenged.
We have seen a couple of other dogs and he can disengage if they are displaying calm behaviours.
He has a very very strong predatory chase response and the smell along of other animals is a challenge for him.
One encounter with a neighbour cat at the window which he stiffened on sight then rushed forward.
Robbie is happy with handling and being touched. He likes a pet but when he is sleeping on the sofa wants to lie against you but isn’t asking to be touched.
He has had some stomach upset since he arrived and pretty bad gas. We hade been giving him a calming herb mix from Herbal Vet Scotland and some probiotic foods (greek yoghurt and apple cider vinegar.)
His wounds are healing nicely and apart from a bit of foot/leg chewing when he first arrived he hasn’t been displaying any of those behaviours.
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Sex
Female
Age
3 years old 32kgs
Size
Medium
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All our dogs will be neutered/spayed, vaccinated and microchipped.
Dogs - she was found tied up to a fence with another female dog
Kids - unassessed
Cats - unassessed
History... I was found with another dog abandoned/tied up to a fence in the street.
More about me... Olive has just arrived with us after seeing her appeal on FB. Her world has fell apart after being dumped/ abandoned by her previous scum of an owner.
What can we say about Olive, shes a very submissive girl who is hand shy. We hate to think what shes been through in her short life. When we 1st met her she would crawl along low to the ground to meet you, if you moved your hand quickly she flinched but she still wanted to meet us, shes a very brave girl indeed.
Today we saw her play with some toys, oh boy was that lovely to see. She was so happy running around the paddock or in her case plodding around it throwing the toys in the air and puppy bowing/jumping at them, this made us smile, she is such a sweetheart and she has the most beautiful eyes.
Olive lets us touch her all over, we take this slowly and gently with her and shes fine with it. She loves her food which is a great tool for training. She walks great on the lead and has passed a few dogs at the kennels - had a wee sniff through the bars then walked on. We will be updating her progress once we learn more about her x
Type of home needed …
Bullbreed experienced home
No kids
No other dogs
A garden would be an added plus
Olive needs time to decompress and relax with somebody who will give her the time, love and patience she needs.
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Sex
Male
Age
6-7 months old
Size
Medium/large
Please read the dogs profile before applying. Only applications that meet the dog's needs will be considered.
All our dogs will be neutered/spayed, vaccinated and microchipped.
Dogs - Yes, he goes on pack walks and has fur cousins (Lab + Jack Russell) that he plays with daily.
Kids - because of his size - older teens
Cats - No
History... I was handed into a vets to be put to sleep, my elderly owner was ill and couldn't look after me but the vets said I was a good boy and they would find me a rescue space.
More about me...
My name is Dino, I am a Presa x staffie. I am a bit of a goofball and i am currently in a foster home where i am having lots of fun playing with Frankie and Rosie my dog friends. I am going on lovely walks with Lee the dog walker he takes me in the Van and we run about for a few hours each day with a lot of other dogs. I am knackered when i get home, i love my life now.
Dino is experiencing the outside world for the 1st time and he is soaking it all in. He is learning to walk on a lead, he loves his food which helps with his training. Dino is good in the house but is a puppy, he steals slippers and loves being chased. Dino is a big daft puppy and like all pups he needs to learn manners and boundaries. He will sit and give a paw when asked, he loves his humans and is meeting new people every day.
Type of home needed …Dino would love a home with another dog so he can learn from them. He is a pup and would benefit greatly from training classes or one on one training. Must be a bullbreed experienced home A garden would be a plus as this boy loves to play.
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Sex
Female
Age
3 years old
Size
Medium - 30 kg
Please read the dogs profile before applying. Only applications that meet the dog's needs will be considered.
All our dogs will be neutered/spayed, vaccinated and microchipped.
Dogs - she was found tied up to a fence with another female dog
Kids - unassessed
Cats - unassessed
History... I was found with another dog abandoned / tied up to a fence in the street.
More about me... Olivia has just arrived with us after seeing her appeal on FB. Her world has fell apart after being dumped/ abandoned by her previous scum of an owner.
Olivia does have a problem with her left eye and we think she could be blind in it as you can see from her photos, its very cloudy looking.This doesn't stop her loving her people and her walks.
So far she has been a really lovely girl, we can touch her all over, she walks very well on the lead, she loves to take her time and sniff every bit of grass, She takes treats really gently but is unsure what to do with toys. shes a really sooky girl and wants to be near us when walking she doesn't wander to far. Hopefully in time she will realise shes safe now and start to enjoy her life to the fullest.
Type of home needed …
Bullbreed experienced home
No kids
No other dogs
A garden would be an added plus
Olivia needs time to decompress and relax with somebody who will give her the time and patience she needs.
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Sex
Male
Age
11 years old
Size
Small/Medium
Kaiser has just turned 11 and is a great dog but unfortunately his owner has recently passed away.
Kaiser is neutered, microchipped and fully vaccinated
He has a great temperament loves kids and other dogs, he can be quite full on and over excited. Please note we do not rehome to families with children under 12.
He does not like cats.
He loves his walks.
He currently eats dry and wet food.
He sleeps downstairs in the lounge and he’s fine being left on his own although he loves nothing more than laying snuggled into you on the sofa
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Sex
male
Age
6 year old
Size
Medium/Large
Rocky has been with the rescue in foster for a few weeks and is now ready for his forever home.
History...
Rocky was surrendered to the rescue because he did not get on with the other dog in the house and had to be crated the majority of the time.
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- Rocky really loves attention and a lot of fuss. He is very cuddly and loves getting his belly scratched.
- He walks really well on the lead and does not pull. He is not fazed by joggers or cyclists.
- He is OK with other dogs at a distance but does not like it if they get close. He needs to be the only dog in his new home.
- Rocky is really food motivated, will do anything for a treat.
- He doesn't really seem interested in toys, this may be due to lack of exposure to them.
- He has been left alone for short periods while in foster and has been mostly OK. He has on occasion had an accident while home alone.
If you think you are what Rocky is looking for please fill in an application
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Sex
Female
Age
3 year old
Size
Small/Medium
Introducing Zara (affectionately known by her fosterer was Fidget)
Zara was surrendered to the rescue with her mum.
She is a lockdown pup who didn’t have a lot of life experience before coming to the rescue, but since being in foster has proved she is pretty bomb proof.
She’s 3 years old, but acts younger than this.
She has lived with another dog all her life and has been living in a multi dog household in foster with a senior female and young male.
We think she will be happiest in a home with at least one other dog.
She loves all dogs and is very playful. Her play style can be pretty full on (she is a Staffie after all)
She loves everyone she has met, has no concept of personal space and will shower everyone with kisses.
When she first arrived to would try to jump on every person and dog that walked past. She has been working being able to pass calmly with her foster family, she’s better at walking past people than she is dogs. However, this will need to continue to be reinforced. She could benefit from a ‘puppy’ type class.
She is incredibly good motivated so this helps massively. She has been learning a few tricks while in foster.
Since being in foster she has been using a crate and will happily settle in this for a few hours if you go out.
Zara is extremely energetic, she is not for the faint hearted who is looking for a sofa snuggle companion. You can walk her 15km and as soon as you get home she wants to know what you’re doing next. If you’re relaxing and you move slightly to get comfortable she thinks this means something exciting is happening. You’ll never go to the toilet alone again.
She can be a little nervous about things like bikes, busses, the hoover and will occasionally nervous pee if she’s worried.
As Zara is a pretty good all round dog we may get a high number of applications for her. We will only contact applications that we believe are the most suitable. If you do not hear from us in 2 weeks, please assume you have been unsuccessful.
If you think you sound like a good fit and would like to be considered for Zara please fill in an application
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Age
3 yrs old
Size
Medium
Please read the dogs profile before applying. Only applications that meet the dog's needs will be considered.
All our dogs will be neutered/spayed, vaccinated and microchipped.
Kids - 12+
Cats - No
History... Archie has been surrendered by her owners
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Archie is a lovely, lively 3 year old girl. She is full of energy, and loves nothing more than sofa cuddles. She loves to be treated like a princess and would prefer to sleep elevated on soft blankets and cushions.
She loves a good walk, playing with her balls (she’s not fussy about shape or size), finding hidden treasure with her snuffle toys, she also loves a good snooze.
Archie walks well on lead, and responds well. She doesn’t get much off lead time due to her high prey drive and currently living in the country.
Archie likes routine, and she likes her family to be close by. She does get stressed when left home alone and needs a home where someone is home with her. She will howl and pave the entire time if left alone, but is not destructive. Can can also become stressed if seperated while travelling in the car, for example in the boot.
Archie can have mixed reactions to dogs, she mostly just wants to play but can be very full on with her play, but occasionally meets a dog she doesn’t like. She has had sleepovers with dogs she knows with no issues.
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Sex
Male
Age
18 Months old
Size
Medium
Please read the dogs profile before applying. Only applications that meet the dog's needs will be considered.
All our dogs will be neutered/spayed, vaccinated and microchipped.
Dogs - He tested well in the pound, but we would like to assess this ourselves
Kids - 12+
Cats - No
History... Dobby was found as a stray and no one claimed him, he served his 7 days as a pound dog (and a load more), we were able to offer him a rescue space and he came and started his new life in Scotland.
More about me...
Dobby was found, assumed dumped, underweight and scared.
He's a sweet boy who can be a little nervous initially, but is soon your friend (especially if you have treats)
We can only assume he hasn't had the greatest start to life.
He needs a foster or forever home to help him realise nothing bad is going to happen to him.
He tested well with other dogs in the pound, but we would like to assess this ourselves.
He will sit for treats, but will need to learn other commands and lead manners.
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Sex
Male
Age
18 months old
Size
Medium
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All our dogs will be Neutered/spayed, vaccinated and microchipped.
Dogs - No, he is dog reactive
Kids - Teens +
Cats - No
History -
King is a beautiful love bug, He loves his humans, all the volunteers that have met him have all fallen for his sweet charms. King walks well on a lead, takes treats gently and loves his food. He is muzzle trained and wears this when out on all his walks.
Sadly King has really sore eyes he has double entropion which will need surgery. King is under our vets now and is having ongoing treatment for this just now, SSR will pay for his surgery.
UPDATE March 2023
King is currently in a foster home and doing really well. He has had the surgery to fix his eye lids and he is doing well. King will be under our vets for a few more weeks while his wounds heal
Update May 2023
Kings been in foster with us since January 2023 - yes only four months in that time he has settled well then boom big eye surgery which was horrendous for him , then to find out he had no balls, despite all that he is doing remarkably well . He’s the biggest funny goofball and gentleman you could meet . King has his quirks and we’re finding out his ever changing personality as he’s coming out his shell . His training in terms of commands is coming on responds to positive affirmation but can become unfocused.
King is a very strong boy and can pull on his lead generally telling him to wait then walk again he’s really good . Out and about King wears a muzzle he’s really good at putting it on. He can be a bit barky when out more so with people with hats and hoodies on though think he can’t see properly. He’s met people while out that he likes they stop and talk to him like a baby he loves it can get over excited but tell him to sit he gets claps. He’s very observant loves a good sniff and roaming through the trees. His walks are normally good but his dog reactivity he will pull and is really strong we deal with this a few ways divert, wait till they pass and calmly reassure him also gets to smell his chicken then once home he gets his treat a cuddle and told he’s a fabulous boy .
Dislikes : his own dinner as he’s spoiled with his yummy treats but eats it eventually .
Scrabbled egg is not for him .
Loud bangs can get scared .
Big sticks scare him..
He can be unsure of people when first meets them, more men though especially if they are loud with manly voice. So slow calm meeting's and let him come to you, he then becomes best pals with you. He has been through a lot, he needs his confidence built up.
He is cheeky and does get into trouble sometimes.
Likes : Oooft were to start , loves his walks, secure dog run (we can take his muzzle off) so he can be muzzle free and run about .
Toys loves them all from a ball to his kong fulled with his favourite treats chicken, coconut oil, pate smooth though, chop pork and every now and then squeezey cheese.
❤️He likes games, playing with you he forgets he’s a big boy so wee reminder he’s not a Yorky works lol.
❤️He loves belly rubs which only recently he initiated himself.
❤️He loves zooming about flying through the air to get you.
❤️He watches tv which is hilarious and loves a snuggle up.
❤️He lovvvvvvves his humans ❤️
Type of home needed -
Bullbreed experienced home
An owner that has had a dog reactive dog before and is used to a dog wearing a muzzle.
Secure Fenced Garden
He loves his walks. He would benefit from a quite area with lots of semi rural walks.
He is still very puppyish and goofy.
Behavioural support will be available
This is the condition King had -
What is entropion? Entropion is a condition that causes the eyelids to roll inwards and rub the front of the eye. It tends to affect both eyes, and although it’s more common in the lower eyelids, can affect both upper and lower lids. Left untreated, entropion can cause severe pain, inflammation, eye ulcers, infections, scarring and even loss of an eye.
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Sex
Male
Age
Around 8 years old
Size
Small-Medium
Please read the dogs profile before applying. Only applications that meet the dog's needs will be considered.
All our dogs will be neutered/spayed, vaccinated and microchipped.
Dogs - under assessment but has met a few and was fine with them
Kids - 14+
Cats - No
History... Found as a stray
More about me....
I have found myself in the pound and have been really stressed as i don't know anybody here. The rescue stepped in to help me and i am now in their kennels. I have been loosing weight due to stress but they are trying to help me by giving me good food and treats. I get overexcited around leads and will grab them - the rescue girls found that i like squeezy cheese so they have been trying to distract me with it and it seams to be working. Once i am out of the kennel i love to walk, i could walk for miles taking everything in around me.
I like to play with rope toys, balls and stuffed toys, I love my food and can sit, stay and give a paw for a treat. He likes being in the car but will bark a bit, we are working on this with him.
Levi doesnt like the rain, he thinks he will melt if he goes out in it lol
UPDATE May 2023
This adorable little cutey really needs to find his special human and sofa!! He is the dinkiest little cutey I've ever met. He is initially a lead ragger when he gets over stimulated at first when coming out for walkies but he has been doing super at learning not to do this for walks now round the fields and in the paddock once he gets going.
He has also been learning some pattern games and he is a super intelligent little lad. He loves his toys, loves his treats and loves affection.
He is an older boy and he deserves to be having those home comforts and to find that special someone that can shower him with love and affection allowing him to chill out in his later years. Someone with patience and commitment that is able to let him unwind and continue to help him through the lead work. Which will all come together when he settles on all 4 paws.
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August 2023
Levi went out on foster for a week but it didn't work as he was vocal and growly. He never showed this at the kennels. Since he has come back Levi has lost lots of weight and suffered sever kennel stress and separation anxiety.
He is now currently in a home with one of our committee/volunteers.
September 2023 - from his foster mum
Levi really needed to decompress, he is vocal we get lots of staffie chat and growls. When he 1st arrived he barked a lot, this has stopped, as has the tail chasing - all stress related. He was so stressed his fur fell out, he was hyped up and couldnt relax.
Now 4/5 weeks on and we are seeing a different wee boy. He is sleeping/relaxing more, he is still vocal we get lots of staffie chat and growls. This is his way of communicating with us and we listen to him. He loves meeting all his new people that come to see him. He will bark on initial meeting but we ignore that and Levi does well in using his nose to check out the visitors then his tail never stops wagging and he turns on the charm.
He growls now because i don't give him treats quick enough, He has no patience's, so we are teaching him impulse control, hes a quick learner. He has a beautiful cheeky character that makes us laugh. He has a special friend called Anja, she is a trainer and has been helping him with his lead issues which has improved ten fold. We can now het a collar and lead on him and he will leave it when asked. This is massive for him. Anja is working with Levi on everything, she loves his wee character and his staffie noises/chat.
I have 3 pf my pwn dogs, Levi is separate from them. They can see each other through stair gates and we have had no issues at all with Levi and them. He says hello nicely and walks away, he can sit near them (other side of gate) and take treats. In time we will do more intros as we feel Levi would befit from being around other dogs.
He loves his bed and will get right under the covers, snores his wee head off. Levi needs an owner that will let him be him . He needs time to adjust and relax in a new home. He will give you this all back with love and appreciation at giving him the time to understand this wee boys quirks. We all love this wee guy, hes such a wee dude x
Type of home needed …
Bullbreed experienced home
Knowledge of having a rescue dog
Could live with another dog, needs time and slow intros
Somebody around part of the day
I would like my own garden
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Sex
Male
Age
11 months old
Size
Medium
Please read the dogs profile before applying. Only applications that meet the dog's needs will be considered.
All our dogs will be neutered/spayed, vaccinated and microchipped.
Dogs - Yes, with slow and steady intros
Kids - 12+
Cats - No
History... Maxy has been surrendered by his owner as they have struggled with his high energy.
More about me...
Maxy is only a pup at 11 months old. He has the typical adolescent pup behaviours and is pushing boundaries.
He is neutered, great with children and other dogs. (Please note resident children must be 12 or over)
We believe he is crossed with a collie. He requires both mental and physical stimulation, his current home has not been able to provide this for him and it has resulted in him chewing through boredom and frustration. He could make a super fun, rewarding companion for something with experience and time give him the stimulation he needs.
Maxy has no known health issues.
Type of home needed …
- Active
- Willing to continue work on his training
- Experience with high energy breeds.
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