Dogs For Adoption | Forest Of Dean Dog Rescue

For Adoption

Please think carefully before applying for one of our dogs. Are you sure that –
* It is the right time for you to get a dog.
* You have the time and patience to help them settle in.
* You have considered the costs involved in owning a dog.
* You have considered if the breed suits your lifestyle.
* You have read the write up fully and fit the criteria to adopt that particular dog.

Available

Name: Thatcher
Breed: Terrier cross
Age: 4 years approx
Sex: Male
Good with dogs: Calm dogs
Good with cats: No
Good with children: 10+
Time to be left: Short periods

For all you terrier fans out there, Thatcher is going to be a great addition to your home. He's a loyal little chap who loves his humans. Being a young terrier, most likely with some patterdale in his mix, he's going to be a busy lad and will be the perfect companion if you enjoy long walks and out and about adventures. He travels well and has been as good as gold on his trips to the vets and when out and about with volunteers.

Thatcher will be homed as an only dog. He is worried by reactive dogs and will bark back. He much prefers calmer dogs and other than curiosity has been non-reactive to a mix of breeds. We think Thatcher will enjoy having a garden, this will need to be fully secure. He won't be homed where there are other small pets.

We have only known Thatcher in a kennel environment so he might need some reminders with his toilet training. He's a clever boy so we're sure he'll soon get the hang of this. In between walks and lap cuddles, Thatcher will enjoy using his brain for games and toys.

If you're looking for a fun, loveable chap Thatcher could be the one for you!

Available

Name: Archie
Breed: French Bulldog
Age: 6
Sex: Male
Good with dogs: Needs to be an only dog.
Good with cats: Not with cats
Good with children: Yes 8+
Time to be left: Short periods
Archie is a very much a people's dog who is looking for a family who are understanding of the needs of a brachycephalic breed. He struggled with his breathing when he first arrived and has had BOAS surgery. His breathing is now much improved and Archie has a new lease of life.

In the future Archie will need surgery on his knee which the rescue will cover the cost of. For this reason he needs to be homed within travelling distance of our vets in Coleford or Monmouth.

Archie would love his family all to himself and needs to be an only dog. He's a happy chappy who loves to play with his humans. He travels well and enjoys being out and about. He is used to walking on a lead and harness. You know he's at the end of the lead when walking but is easily manageable. Whilst Archie is now in kennels, he is used to living in a home and is house trained.

This fun loving lad is overdue his chance of beginning a new chapter in his life. Can you help him continue writing his story?

Available

Name: Luna
Breed: Cavachon
Age: 4 years

Sex: Female
Good with dogs: yes, must go with multiple dogs
Good with cats: not tested
Good with children: 14+
Time able to be left: Short periods

Luna is a very worried and nervous ex-puppy farm girl. She will need a home with multiple dogs so any attention is not directly on her. Luna has come on so much in her foster home but just needs time and patience to settle.
Luna really enjoys to play and do zoomies with the other younger dogs in her foster home. Luna will need at least one young playful dog in her forever home. Luna is very happy to charge round with the other dogs and is now confident to jump up on the sofa for a snooze. Her Fosterer is able to smooth and touch Luna when next to her on the sofa. This is something they have been working on and Luna is gaining confidence in humans. Luna has a cheeky side, stealing tissues or tea towels, she just loves them.
Luna really needs a home where her new owner has great experience with ex puppy farm dogs. Being able to give Luna the space and time she needs to come round.
Luna does love a walk, her lead training is much better and she loves to stop and smell everything. Luna is now eating well and enjoys her treats.
Luna travels well in the car. She is 99% housetrained.
Lily will be the most loyal companion she has
no known health issues, is spay and is flea, wormed and fully vaccinated to date.

Please complete the application form if you feel you are able to offer Luna the home she is looking for.

If you are in rented accommodation you must have a letter stating permission to have a dog at the property. This must be ready before applying for a dog you would like.

Rehomed

Name: Gizmo
Breed: Spaniel cross
Age: 11 months
Sex: Male
Good with dogs: Yes
Good with cats: Not known
Good with children: Yes 8+
Time to be left; Short periods

Gizmo is a playful youngster who enjoys life to the full. He would thrive being in the centre of a family who were keen for fun and games, interacting with him and going on walking adventures. He travels well and enjoys his outings.
He's a bright lad and knows some basic commands. He enjoys learning. For such a young boy we've been impressed with his lead walking.

Gizmo's a friendly chap and has loved everyone he's met, both humans and dogs. He could live with another dog subject to introductions. Any other dogs in the house hold would need to be neutered.

Whoever adopts Gizmo will have a real gem!

Reserved

Name: Rose
Breed: Labrador
Age: 5
Sex: Female
Good with dogs: Yes
Good with cats: Not known
Good with children: Yes 8+
Time to be left: Short periods

Rose is a happy, affectionate girl looking for an active home. She's a sociable girl who is used to the company of other dogs. She'd do well with another dog of similar size who would enjoy play time. Any existing dogs in the home would need to be neutered. Equally she could be homed as an only dog so long as someone is around for much of the day and will thrive on being part of everyday family life.

Rose knows basic commands and is definitely eager to please. Rose enjoys being out and about. You do know she's on the end of the lead when out walking and would benefit from some lead training. She would enjoy having a garden to have a run around and play time in, this would need to be secure.

Rose is going to be a fun and loving addition to have around for one lucky family.

Reserved

Name: Blossom
Breed: Staffie X
Age: 6 years

Sex: Female
Good with dogs: Yes, can be only dog or another large breed make dog.
Good with cats: Not tested
Good with children: 16+
Time able to be left: Short periods

Meet the beautiful Blossom. This girl has a huge character and loves life. Blossom needs a home where her owners have got bull breed experience.
Blossom is super friendly and loves everyone. She will kiss you head to toe. This girl hasn’t had much training so she pulls on the lead and is super strong. Blossom can be full on and doesn’t know her size and can be very bouncey. She needs a home that owners are willing to put the work in training her.
Blossom will be easy to train and she loves her treats and is super eager to please. She absolutely loves to play and loves her toys.
Blossom will make the most loyalist of companions, she loves a cuddle and lots of affection. She is also housetrained.
Blossom has no known health issues, is spay and is flea, wormed and fully vaccinated to date.

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