Adopt a Dog

• Breed: GSD X
• Crossbreed
• Sex: Male
• Age: 6 years 0 month

Wilf is a six year old German Shepherd Cross who is looking for an experienced quiet home without children. Wilf takes time to get used to new people and introductions need to be slow for Wilf to feel comfortable. Mostly if left alone he will accept strangers around him. Due to this when out on walks Wilf is kept on lead and wears a muzzle which he is very used too. This is because he often attracts dog lovers wanting to stroke him and this doesn’t work for Wilf. He spends a lot of time on foster with one of our volunteers. Here is some of the information they have provided. In the house Wilf has always been clean, he sleeps right through on his own bed but does like to be able to see you. When visitors come to the house Wilf is muzzled until he accepts the visitor, however if he is familiar with them this is pretty immediate. Wilf is a fantastic traveller and has been taken on holiday in a camper on several occasions. When near dogs he is not aggressive and will not react first but does seem to want to be the boss, but if snapped at will back off. However, he has never lived with another dog and does take a dislike to certain dogs.
Wilf is a very quiet and very loving and loyal dog when he knows you. He can be nervous and appreciates security. A home with minimal visitors and an understanding of the breed would be needed for this fantastic boy.

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

This giddy kipper is Baxter, he is a 19 month old staffy, he was sadly recently returned to Bleakholt. He’s a very bright boy with lots of energy who needs an experienced, pet free home. He can be quite reactive towards other dogs which we are working on at the moment, his new owners will need to be confident in continuing this training. Baxter has lived with children, but due to his reactivity on walks would be more suited to an adult only home or with teenagers.

• Breed: Terrier (Staffordshire Bull)
• Sex: Male
• Age: 8 years 1 month

Max is a gorgeous white Staffy who sadly has been with us for quite some time. He is a very friendly boy but can be full on at times. 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 where he won’t be left alone for very long. With guidance, input and lots of walks Max will make a fantastic friend.

• Breed: Mastiff X
• Crossbreed
• Sex: Male
• Age: 1 year 7 months

This big baby is Cooper, he is an eighteen month old cross breed, we think he might be Great Dane x Mastiff but we aren’t sure as he came to us as a stray, so we don’t have any history on him. We know he can be nervous when he first meets you so we are looking for a home that is used to these large breeds. Cooper currently weighs a whopping 58kg so needs a very strong owner as he is very powerful on lead when he is excited. Cooper is looking for an adult only home and experience is a must. Cooper will need some training, but he is willing to learn, he is generally good with other dogs but could not live with any small breeds, or older dogs due to his boisterousness. If you think you could offer him his forever home please speak to the dog staff about placing an expression of interest on Cooper.

• Breed: Shar-Pei
• Sex: Male
• Age: 5 years 7 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: American Bull
• Crossbreed
• Sex: Male
• Age: 10 years 0 month

This gorgeous boy is called Benson and he came to Bleakholt after being found as a stray. We think he is around ten years old but he really is a full of life and friendly boy. Benson just wants to be your best mate and loves to meet new people and have lots of fuss. His only slight downfall is that he doesn’t quite realise how big he is and for this reason we are looking for a new home for him with children aged ten and over. Benson doesn’t show any interest in other dogs but as we don’t know his background we are unsure if he could live with another dog.

• Breed: Terrier (Staffordshire Bull)
• Sex: Male
• Age: 3 years 10 months

Hi I’m Harvey a three year old staffy cross, 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: Akita Inu Japanese
• Sex: Male
• Age: 4 years 8 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 people so will require a home willing to come up quite a few times to meet him. He doesn’t show much interest in other dogs but we wouldn’t rehome him with any other animals. Takuma is a great boy who loves his walks but prefers sniffing even more. He loves having a soft toy and carrying it around with him. If you think you could give Takuma his forever home please fill out an application for him.

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

• Breed: Shar Pei Cross Lab
• Crossbreed
• Sex: Male
• Age: 9 years 2 months

Dexter is a beautiful nine 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 out of character for Dexter and he was very bonded with the child. Dexter has typical Shar Pei characteristics, he takes well to some people yet dislikes others. He will need a few slow meets with any potential new home. Once he is bonded with you he is a very loyal, playful and loving boy. Dexter is looking for a new home as the only pet and an adult only home. He would be more suited to a quiet home without many visitors.

• Breed: American Bulldog Cross Staffie
• Crossbreed
• Sex: Male
• Age: 3 years 5 months

Kylo is a three year old American Bulldog cross Staffie. Kylo is looking for a home experienced with large breeds and willing to do further training. Kylo is very strong on lead and does panic at times and react to certain things, mainly the occasional dogs. He has improved greatly with this and does have a few dog pals who he goes for walks with. He has a very playful side and is very much a water baby and loves to play with toys. Kylo is looking for a new home with adults only who have time to input and train him further. A home without visiting children is a must. Kylo will require a good settling in period where he gets lots of exercise to use up his energy. He has potential to live with a female dog but not small breeds. Kylo is looking for a home without cats or small pets.

• Breed: GSD X American Bull
• Crossbreed
• Sex: Male
• Age: 1 year 7 months

This young man is Zee, he is a one and a half year old x breed.
He came to us after a change in his owners circumstances. Zee is looking for a pet free home, he is okay with some dogs as long as they are calm and he has gotten to know them over a period of time. He can be a bit timid until he gets to know you, so we are looking for a quiet home for him. Zee hasn’t been around children, so we are looking for an adult only home, he could go to a home with visiting teenagers as long as they have been around dogs. He may be nervous of some household items like sweeping brushes or the hoover. If you think Zee would make a perfect new family member please speak to the dog staff.

• Breed: Lurcher
• Sex: Female
• Age: 1 year 3 months

Amber -Poppy is a 13 month old lurcher who has had a very poor start to life, she has been passed from pillar to post and has had four homes already. At 13 months old this is obviously very confusing and she has picked up a few bad habits. She is a very lively girl who can be very mouthy with both people and other dogs when excited. She is therefore looking for a new home with adults only and as the only pet. She would suit and experienced home who can help train her further. She would benefit from training classes too. Poppy Amber does have a nervous side to her too so does really need a home without children. She is a very loving girl who enjoys cuddling on the sofa and does sleep through the night.

• Breed: Akita
• Crossbreed
• Sex: Male
• Age: 2 years 3 months

This big lad is Baloo, a male Akita that we think is around 2 years old, as he came to us as a stray we have no history on him. Baloo can be timid until he gets to know you then he is very confident and can be mouthy. We are looking for a home with people who have Akita experience as he is typical of this breed. As we have no history on Baloo we are looking for an adult only home due to his over confidence once he knows you. Baloo isn’t great with other dogs so needs a pet free home. He is very strong and does pull on the lead, so some basic training is needed, we aren’t sure if Baloo has ever lived in a home or if he was an outside dog, so he may take some time to settle into a home environment. If you think Baloo is the dog for you please get in touch or fill out an application for him.

• Breed: JR X Staffy
• Crossbreed
• Sex: Female
• Age: 7 years 2 months

Kira is a seven year old cross breed, she came to us when her owner died and the family could no longer care for her. Kira is very friendly and loves her walks or playing.
She needs a pet free home as on walks she can be reactive towards other dogs, she has improved but she needs an owner who is able to manage this. She is also looking for a home adults only or teenagers. Kira has spent time in a foster home and here is what they have said about her
Kira is a really affectionate girl who loves a cuddle. She’s extremely well behaved and obedient around the house. She’s bright and a quick learner, and has really enjoyed playing training games with us – leg weaves are her favourite. She’s happy in her crate, sleeps well at night, and when left for a couple of hours she’s quiet and rarely barks.
She loves to play ball in the garden. When we’re out on a walk she is alert to everything around her, and needs to be walked on a lead with treats to keep her attention.