Adopt a Dog

• Breed: Greyhound
• Sex: Male
• Age: 6 years 11 months

Prince is a beautiful six and a half year old black Greyhound who came to Bleakholt as a retired racer. He is a very friendly and bouncy boy who is looking for a new home where he gets his daily walks but also a couch for him to relax on. He walks well on lead and can be homed with compatible dogs of a medium and upwards size. Coming from a kennels back ground he may need help with house training, but has lived indoors at times. We would advise against a home with small furries. Being an ex racer Prince would need to be muzzled if allowed off lead.

• Breed: Terrier (Staffordshire Bull)
• Sex: Male
• Age: 1 year 7 months

This young man is Banner, he is a very sweet 18 month old Staffy, he arrived with us as a stray so we don’t have much history on him only what we have learnt while he has been with us. We would be looking for an adult only home with experience with staff’s , Banner seems to be unsure around dogs, so we are looking for a pet free home. Banner can get very giddy and he then starts to mouth people, he will need some training, if you think Banner could be the boy for you please speak to the dog staff.

• Breed: German Shepherd Dog (Alsatian)
• Sex: Female
• Age: 8 years 2 months

This gorgeous girl is Bailey she is a 8 year old GSD, she is the loving girl with people, she doesn’t like other animals, she was bitten when she was a puppy and now she is nervous. We are looking for a active family with teenagers as Bailey has never lived with children, she is very active for her age, she will play ball all day if you will let her, she can pull on the lead sometimes. Bailey just needs a loving understanding home, if that could be you please speak to a member of the dog staff.

• Breed: Lab Cross Collie
• Crossbreed
• Sex: Male
• Age: 11 years 2 months

Chesney is an eleven year old black Labrador cross Border Collie who has been with us at Bleakholt for quite some time. Chesney has been homed previously but sadly it hasn’t worked out for him. Chesney does have guarding issues when he gets hold of items, he has nipped in the past when people try to take things off him including toys, towels and sticks. However if you don’t try and take items off him then he really is no trouble at all. He is looking for an experienced owner and a quiet home without children. Chesney is a favourite here with many of the volunteers and always loves his walks.

• Breed: Terrier (Staffordshire Bull)
• Sex: Female
• Age: 9 years 2 months

This pretty girl is Tia, she is a 9 year old staffy, she came to us due to a change in her owners circumstances.
Tia is not very keen on other dogs so a pet free home would be best suited to her, she has been around children so a family with older children would be great for her, Tia has got a problem with her gut, but feeding in slow feeders has helped with this, this is something that will need to be done for the rest of her life. Tia is a loving affectionate girl that would love to be in her forever home having cuddles and nice walks in the park.
If you think you could offer Tia a home please speak to the dog staff.

• Breed: Greyhound
• Sex: Male
• Age: 4 years 5 months

Alex is a beautiful four year old light brindle greyhound who came to Bleakholt as a retired racer. He is a sweet boy but is a little anxious. He walks well on lead but is quite strong. Alex is a little unsure of other dogs but may be suited to a home with a calm dog of similar size. He does have a favourite toy which is a rugby ball which he loves so will be a must to take with him in a new home. Coming from a kennels back ground he may need help with house training. We would advise against a home with small furries. Being an ex racer Alex would need to be muzzled if allowed off lead.

• Breed: Mastiff 
• Sex: Male
• Age: 5 years 2 months

Theo is a five year old (approx.) Mastiff who came to Bleakholt through no fault of his own. Theo has had a very poor life prior to coming to us and had been passed around from home to home even spending some of his life on a chain. Despite this he is a super friendly boy who does not realise his size. He has lived with children but we would be looking for a home with older children only due to his size. We are looking for a new home where he has a big garden to run around in and gets the love and care he deserves. He is a big lad and a tad strong on lead so someone used to big breeds would be ideal.

• Breed: Terrier (Staffordshire Bull)
• Sex: Male
• Age: 3 years 3 months

Ruben is a staffy cross, he was returned to us after he nipped a couple of the family members, Ruben is a very nervous boy that can’t handle a busy home, we are looking for a home that is quite and has not got a lot of people coming and going.
He would be better suited to an experienced staffy couple or single person, he is a sweet boy, he needs a understanding home that can put the time in and has got the patience to help him. If you think you could be that person please speak to the dog staff.

• Breed: Shar-Pei
• Sex: Male
• Age: 5 years 3 months

Gorgeous five year old Shar Pei cross Marlie is looking for a very special home to call his own. He is very typical of the breed in that he can be wary of strangers but is very loyal and devoted to those he knows. Marlie is looking for a quiet home without many visitors where he can feel safe and relaxed. He has had some behavioural training and has done so well. If you give Marlie the time to get to get to know you and show trust you will be rewarded with a loving, intelligent and faithful friend. Marlie would be suited to either a single person or couple but a home without children is a must. He does also need a pet free home. Because we would like to have lots of time to spend with you to meet Marlie we are asking for people to ring the sanctuary on 01706 822577 to book to meet him. He does need someone willing to come up on several occasions to meet him and initial meets would just be walks to begin with and not hands on initially. Marlie really does have the potential to be the most amazing companion. We just need that special home willing to take things slow.

• Breed: Shar Pei Cross Lab
• Crossbreed
• Sex: Male
• Age: 8 years 10 months

Dexter is a beautiful eight year old Lab cross Shar-Pei who came to Bleakholt due to a change in his owners circumstances. He did find a new home but was returned as he nipped the child in the home, this was totally out of character for Dexter and he was very bonded with the child. Dexter is a little shy at first, he is very friendly and boisterous once he knows you. He is looking for a new home as the only pet as he isn’t keen on cats and isn’t used to other dogs. Dexter can’t live with children, we are looking for a adult only home that has had experience with Shar-Pei’s, great boy who would love a home where he gets lots of walks and adventures.

• Breed: Lhasa Cross
• Crossbreed
• Sex: Male
• Age: 6 years 10 months

Pip is a 5 year old cross Lhasa, he has quite a few funny little ways, due to this we are looking for a calm child free home for him.
Pip is good with dogs, his best friend is a sheltie that use to live at bleakholt. He adores his Minnie Mouse toy and if you take pip home you would need to adopt Minnie as well.
If you think you could offer Pip a home, you would need to speak to Sarah and she will go though his funny little ways with you, Pip is not for a first time dog owner, he needs someone with experience. Pip would be ideal living on a small holding or farm where he could run around during the day.

• Breed: Saluki
• Sex: Male
• Age: 10 years 0 month

Edmund is a 9 year old + saluki cross, he originally came to us as a stray. However has been homed but sadly returned. Edmund is a very loving and sweet boy who just wants to be around people. However he is not at all keen on other dogs and although shows little issue when passing does take a dislike to certain dogs.
He is very sweet with the staff here, we would be looking to re-home him with teenagers or an adult only home.
We would want him to go to a pet free home, as we know he has got issues with other dogs, so you would need to keep him away from dogs and cats.
If you think you could give Edmund his forever home please speak to the dog staff.

• Breed: Terrier (Staffordshire Bull)
• Sex: Male
• Age: 2 years 10 months

Boxer is a very sweet two and a half year old staffy, he is very energetic, sweet boy, he came to Bleakholt because his owner was working full time and couldn’t give him the time he needed.
Boxer would need to be the only pet in the home, and due to his boisterousness and nervous side we are looking for an adult only home.
He will need some training, he needs to learn a few manners, he can be a bit timid for the first few meetings and would require someone willing to take things slowly with him and come up on a few occasions, he is a playful boy that would do well in a home that has the time, patience and energy to give him.
If you think you could offer Boxer his forever home please speak to the dog staff.

• Breed: Terrier (Jack Russell)
• Sex: Female
• Age: 6 years 10 months

Maddy is a 6 year old J/R, she is a timid little thing, that sadly will try and nip until she knows you.
She will need to be they only pet, and we wouldn’t want any children in the home.
She would make a lovely friend for a couple or single person, that has the time to work with her and build the bond that Maddy needs.

• Breed: Terrier (Jack Russell)
• Sex: Male
• Age: 13 years 10 months

This is Dylan, he is a 13 year old Jack Russell, Dylan has been with us over 2 months now so we are hoping someone will give him his forever home, he’s not a fan of other animals so we are looking for a pet free home.
Apparently he loves to give cuddles and loves getting cuddles and tickles back.
We are looking for a child free home for Dylan, with his age and the fact he can sometimes be possessive over his things.
Dylan would be a perfect companion for a retired person or couple.
If you think you could have the home Dylan is looking for please speak to the dog staff about him

• Breed: Terrier (Staffordshire Bull)
• Sex: Male
• Age: 3 years 6 months

Hi I’m Harvey a 2 year old staffy, I’m a loving boy but can be overly protective, I went out to a home but the family didn’t feel they had the experience to look after me.
I need to be in an adult only home, and it would be better if I was the only pet. I haven’t had the best start in life so I’m looking for the right forever home, I need someone with experience and patience to help me be the best boy possible, if you think you could be that person please speak to the staff about me.

• Breed: Staffy Cross
• Crossbreed
• Sex: Male
• Age: 4 years 11 months

Roo is a gorgeous three and a half year old Staffie who was returned to Bleakholt as he was showing issues towards his owner’s boyfriend. Roo was very attached to his female owner. Roo is slightly timid when he meets you but then very friendly. He is looking for a quiet home with experienced adult only owners where he can learn to relax as he is an anxious boy. Roo shows little interest in other dogs but would prefer a new home as the only pet. He responds really well to reward training and this will need to be continued in the home. He does frighten very easily with load noises so really does need a quiet and tranquil home.

• Breed: GSD X American Bull
• Crossbreed
• Sex: Male
• Age: 1 year 4 months

This young man is Zee, he is a 1 year old x breed.
He came to us after a change in his owners circumstances, Zee is looking for a pet free home.
He can be a bit timid until he gets to know you, Zee hasn’t been around children so with this information we would be looking to re-home him to a home with children aged 13+ years, or a adult only home.
If you think Zee would make a perfect new family member please speak to the dog staff.

• Breed: JR X Staffy
• Crossbreed
• Sex: Female
• Age: 6 years 11 months

Kira is a six year old cross breed, she came to us when her owner died, and the family could no longer care for her.
She is full of energy and will need plenty of exercise, we are looking for home with teenagers due to her energy levels, Kira is not keen on other animals so we are looking for a pet free home, Kira would benefit from some training as she will jump all over people, she loves to play with tennis balls in the garden.
If you think Kira could be the girl for you please speak to the dog staff.

• Breed: Staffy
• Crossbreed
• Sex: Female
• Age: 4 years 4 months

This gorgeous girl is Narla, she is a 4 year old x breed, she came to Bleakholt when her owner had a change in circumstances and couldn’t keep her.
Narla is a very loving girl that loves attention and to be with you, she has been around children but she hasn’t lived with them so we would be looking to re-home her with a family with children aged 10 years+, or an adult only home. She isn’t any good with other animals, so she can only go to a pet free home.
When Narla gets to know you she is a very playful loving giddy girl, she would make a wonderful friend and companion for any home.
If you would think Narla could be the girl for you please speak to the dog staff.

• Breed: Terrier (Staffordshire Bull)
• Sex: Male
• Age: 7 years 10 months

Max is a gorgeous white Staffy who sadly has been with us for quite some time. He is a very friendly boy but does like to push his luck with new people. He has been known to try and heavily chew people’s shoes…. Whilst they are wearing them. He needs a firm experienced owner who can further his training. We are specifically looking for a home who has experience of more challenging dogs. With guidance, input and lots of walks Max will make a fantastic friend.

• Breed: Akita Inu Japanese
• Sex: Male
• Age: 4 years 4 months

Takuma is a beautiful four year old Japanese Akita who joined us at Bleakholt as sadly his owner passed away. He is a big lad and we are looking for a new home that has had experience of the breed. Takuma is looking for an adult only home without any children. He can occasionally take a dislike to certain bill He doesn’t show much interest in other dogs but is used to live living alone. Takuma is a great boy who loves his walks but prefers sniffing even more. He will need lengthy daily walks to keep him happy.

• Breed: Terrier (Patterdale)
• Sex: Female
• Age: 7 years 6 months

This is Taz, she is a 7 year old Patterdale, she came to us after a man had only had her a week, he was an older gentleman and he found her to energetic for him. She will bark at other dogs as she goes past them, she can’t go with cats or other small furries (ie rabbits, guinea pigs). She is very sweet and loving with people, but as we don’t have any history on her we are looking for a home with older children (10+).
If you think you could offer this girl a loving forever home please speak to the dog staff.

• Breed: American Bulldog Cross Staffie
• Crossbreed
• Sex: Male
• Age: 3 years 1 month

Kylo-Kai is a three year old American Bulldog cross Staffie. He was returned to Bleakholt as he was showing issues with the lights in the home. He has shown no issues since being back at Bleakholt and in staff members homes. Kylo is looking for a home experienced in large breeds and willing to do further training is a must. Kylo is very strong on lead but does walk better on a halti. Kylo is still only a juvenile and is very impressionable. He has a very playful side and is very much a water baby. Kylo is looking for a new home with adults only who have time to input and train him further. In particular he needs to learn not to jump up and further lead training. He is housetrained and doesn’t chew in the house, although does chew odd things in the garden. Kylo will require a good settling in period where he gets lots of exercise to use up his energy.

• Breed: Terrier (Jack Russell)
• Sex: Male
• Age: 8 years 3 months

My name is Stan, I’m a 7 year old J/R.
I came to Bleakholt because I don’t get on with other animals, I’m too unpredictable around them.
I am a typical J/R, I have a feisty side, I am a sweet boy that gets excited very easily, with this the staff here wouldn’t want me going to a home with children.
I would suit a home that has had experience with J/R, and knows my breed well, I am not a first time dog.
If you think you could offer me the understanding home I need please speak to the dog staff