Choosing to welcome a canine into your life is a monumental choice however for a lot of some of the rewarding issues you would ever do.
Here, the Dogs Trust and Last Chance Animal Rescue (LCAR) profile 25 lovable pooches in Kent determined for somebody to present them a without end home they’ll name their very own this Christmas….
Name: Mabel
Breed: Bulldog cross
Age: 17 months
Mabel at Canterbury Dogs Trust is a candy, affectionate and exquisite bulldog cross who completely likes to play and be together with her folks.
Instantly pleasant with everybody she meets, she jumps as much as say a contented whats up and get fussed over.
Sadly, the pup had her ears cropped, a observe that’s unlawful within the UK.
She will bathe her new household with affection and pleasure in return for a loving home the place she may be cherished.
Because Mabel is so bouncy, she can’t stay with youngsters below 12.
This bulldog wants a home with no cats or young children.
Name: Minnie
Breed: Boxer cross
Age: One-and-a-half
Minnie from the LCAR Edenbridge department, is unfortunately underweight and can want a number of TLC and a loving home.
She may be shy at first however is joyful and playful as soon as she is aware of you.
Minnie is energetic and can want an energetic home.
She is a candy, pleasant lady and will get alongside effectively with different doggies.
Name: Teddy
Breed: Chihuahua, cross pomeranian, cross Jack Russell
Age: Seven
Lovely Teddy got here to LCAR New Romney because of a change in his earlier household’s circumstances.
He misplaced one in all his entrance legs when he was six-months-old in a trampoline accident, however this doesn’t sluggish him down.
Teddy could be very pleasant and is joyful to be dealt with, so can stay with youngsters over two.
He is housetrained and used to being left. He additionally travels effectively within the automobile.
It just isn’t recognized if Teddy is nice with cats, however he barks at them when he sees them within the backyard, so to be protected he wants a home with no little fluffy pets.
Name: William
Breed: Rottweiler
Age: Two
Canterbury Dogs Trust resident William is a brilliant playful, sensible and loving canine who’s on the lookout for human greatest buddies.
The poor pooch has not had the perfect begin in life, however regardless of this rescuers consider he might be a faithful companion to some very fortunate adopters.
He could be very energetic and might be nice for somebody who desires to get off the couch and get transferring.
Lovely William will fortunately stay with different dogs and secondary school-aged children.
The rottweiler might want to meet his adopters a number of instances to build a powerful bond previous to going home.
Name: Bodin
Breed: Malamute
Age: 10
Beautiful Bodin from LCAR Edenbridge has an enormous, loud character and like a typical malamute, he loves the sound of his personal voice.
He loves to put within the solar and run by way of water to chill himself down.
Bodin wants a really skilled adult-only home with information of the breed and with restricted guests, as he wants a really sluggish introduction to new folks.
He must be the one pet within the home and is nice at assembly different dogs on the lead however may be dominant off the lead.
Despite this, Bodin would make a incredible companion to somebody who has the endurance and understanding of his particular wants.
Name: Dexter
Breed: Miniature dachshund
Age: Two
Dexter the attractive dapple-coloured dachshund likes to study and play new issues.
Once he will get to know you, he’s a cuddly boy who enjoys getting cosy on the couch.
Unfortunately, this pint-sized pup struggles to get together with dogs and new folks, so he’ll want a home with solely adults and no visiting or resident youngsters.
He would favor a quiet, rural home with a relaxed and predictable routine so he can get used to his new life with out an excessive amount of change or strain.
Dexter will want a gradual introduction to being left on his personal after a settling-in interval in order that he can get used to coping on his personal.
He may be visited at Canterbury Dogs Trust.
Name: Jake
Breed: Beagle
Age: Six
Sadly Jake has been recognized with diabetes and has began to go blind.
This means he’s desperately looking for a brand new adult-only home earlier than he loses his sight utterly.
He will want insulin injections twice a day however he’s such boy and waits patiently as he is aware of a tasty carrot is coming.
Jake is a long-term resident of LCAR Edenbridge and really misunderstood. He has sadly come from a traumatic previous which has precipitated him to chunk when feeling threatened.
But as soon as Jake trusts and is aware of you he’s a really affectionate boy and loves a cuddle on the couch.
Jake will get together with different dogs on walks however must be the one canine in the home as he will get protecting over his meals.
Name: Mojo
Breed: Labrador cross
Age: Two
Mojo is a stunning chocolate Labrador cross, who could be very affectionate.
She is a wiggly, waggy lady who likes to play with toys, adores treats and enjoys being outdoors, particularly if there’s a paddling pool to splash in.
Mojo, who’s at Dog Trust’s Canterbury department, will say whats up with full-body wags after which lean her physique weight on you for a fuss.
She could be very massive and bouncy and may get robust on her lead, so her new homeowners might want to have the energy to deal with this.
Mojo loves human firm and though she may be left for a few hours, she prefers to not be alone for almost all of her day.
She may be boisterous however can be joyful to share her home with one other assured canine that may tolerate her play fashion.
She can’t stay with cats or small animals as she has a excessive chase drive, however can stay with secondary school-aged youngsters.
Name: Molly and Meg
Breed: Beagles
Age: Seven
This pair of seven-year-old beagles are on the lookout for a home collectively.
Molly and Meg arrived at Last Chance New Romney as a result of their homeowners have been unable look after them anymore, because of their very own well being situations.
Both women have been collectively all their lives and have an in depth bond.
They are each pleasant with different pups and have lived with a Labrador earlier than.
Molly and Meg have been round youngsters so we’d counsel dog-savvy children, 10 years and above, can be appropriate housemates.
They have been okay round cats of their backyard, however have by no means lived with any.
Name: Kenny
Breed: German shepherd
Age: Four
Poor Kenny has not had the perfect begin in life however is a busy boy who loves coaching and being energetic.
He focuses fantastically if a tasty deal with is on provide and this is not going to solely assist build a bond with him but in addition might be a good way to reward desired behaviours.
Head-turning good-looking, his new backyard also needs to have tall fences as he can soar fairly excessive.
He can stay with assured and smart youngsters aged 16 years and over who will work together properly with him and provides him area when he wants it.
Kenny can be greatest suited as an solely canine and he can’t stay with cats or small animals.
You can discover out extra on the Canterbury Dogs Trust web site.
Name: Noel
Breed: Springer Spaniel
Age: Three-and-a-half
Noel is a busy, wiggly, waggy three-and-a-half-year-old Springer spaniel who loves to smell.
A typical energetic spaniel, Noel can get just a little nervous and can be greatest suited to a home in a rural location.
He wants a family that’s calm and predictable with adopters who’re keen to do a number of coaching and enjoyable video games with him.
Noel may stay with youngsters over 16, however they’ll must be comfy with excitable dogs.
Although not important, Noel may stay with one other canine that has an identical play fashion as him and he would profit from walking pals who will wish to say a contented whats up after which do a number of sniffing with him.
Noel can’t stay with small furries and may be seen on the Canterbury Centre.
Name: Wednesday
Breed: Greyhound
Age: Six
Wednesday, from the Canterbury rehoming centre, was used for racing and has spent her entire life in kennels.
Due to this she has a excessive prey drive and might want to put on a muzzle on walks.
Equal components lazy and playful, she loves having a zoom and enjoying round our massive area, going for walks and spending time outdoor occurring adventures however can also be completely joyful to snooze a lot of the day away on an enormous cosy mattress.
She will want time and endurance to study the foundations of a home and she’s going to seemingly want housetraining, so her adopters might want to give her common access to a safe and personal backyard to assist her study.
Wednesday would favor to be the one canine in her home as she is just a little bit apprehensive when assembly different canines, and may’t stay with little animals.
She can stay with secondary school-aged children.
Name: Luna
Breed: American bulldog
Age: Two-and-a-half
Lovely Luna got here to LCAR Edenbridge with a litter of puppies, as her earlier proprietor’s state of affairs modified.
Now, all her infants have discovered new households, however she sadly hasn’t.
When Luna first got here to the rescue, she was very cautious of males and had a lot power to burn that she would turn out to be very pissed off, however she has since calmed down.
She is okay with different dogs however would not like every which might be too boisterous or bouncy, so should be the one pet within the home.
This poor pooch didn’t appear to know what love was and used to freeze when receiving consideration.
She now will soar up at her door each time you get her out for a fast cuddle and a fuss.
Luna wants a home with no youngsters.
Name: Ronnie
Breed: English Bulldog
Age: 17 months
Canterbury Dog’s Trust resident Ronnie is cute and laid-back. He craves a peaceable and cozy existence as your loyal companion.
Ronnie may be frightened by loud or sudden noises however is well calmed down by endurance and reassurance.
Unfortunately, Ronnie is having ongoing medical care within the type of physiotherapy and hydrotherapy classes for his legs and hips.
His new homeowners will must be keen to proceed this for him.
Ronnie has beforehand lived with cats and has no points round them so may doubtlessly stay with a canine-savvy moggy.
He is not too keen on a number of chaos or noise however may stay with some calm and mature teenagers aged 14 and over who would give him area.
Name: Buddy
Breed: Springer spaniel
Age: 18 months
Buddy was introduced again to LCAR New Romney because of his behaviour within the home.
He is a really pretty pup who loves his proprietor very a lot and may turn out to be protecting of them.
This playful boy loves lengthy walks on the seaside and enjoys a cuddle on his phrases – he particularly loves a groom.
It takes some time for Buddy to belief you and subsequently, he may be unpredictable with strangers.
Buddy does useful resource guard gadgets equivalent to meals and toys which his earlier adopters have been engaged on.
He is on the lookout for a home with no youngsters, the place he’s the one pet.
Name: Walker
Breed: Lurcher
Age: Three
Walker is a super-friendly, bouncy and playful three-year-old lurcher with a lot love to present his new household.
He likes to discover in all places he goes and greets everybody he meets enthusiastically with a number of massive wags of his tail.
Walker may stay with youngsters aged 14 and over who’re assured with larger dogs as he may be fairly bouncy throughout play and must work on his manners when taking treats.
He would favor to be the one canine in his home and can want his personal safe backyard to potter, play and stretch his legs in.
This boy will make a beautiful companion for a household who’ve the time and endurance to present him a number of love.
Walker is at Canterbury Dogs Trust.
Name: Jake
Breed: Labrador
Age: Five to 6 years
Jake got here to LCAR New Romney from a pound in Wales, so not a lot is thought about his historical past.
He is a pleasant boy who has a stunning fluffy coat. He can be delighted to discover a household who wish to go on a number of walks.
Jake additionally desires to have his personal safe backyard to run round in.
He would really like for his new people to be at home more often than not.
Due to the lack of expertise on Jake, the rescue has erred on the facet of warning and urged a home with no youngsters.
Name: Bagel
Breed: Belgium shepherd cross
Age: 14 months
Canterbury Dogs Trust is on the lookout for a particular home for Bagel, particularly a quiet family with energetic homeowners who’ve earlier expertise proudly owning dogs, ideally with Malinois or a working information of the breed.
As he’s a young, boisterous boy, Bagel can be greatest suited to an adult-only home with homeowners who may help him study his fundamentals and manners.
He can soar fairly excessive, so wants a safe backyard with 6ft tall fences.
Bagel will want visits from our behaviour workforce as soon as he goes home so adopters might want to stay inside 45 minutes driving distance from the Canterbury Rehoming Centre.
Please bear this in thoughts earlier than making use of for him.
He can’t stay with youngsters or every other pets.
Name: Honey
Breed: Pomsky
Age: Five to 6
Honey got here to LCAR New Romney from a Welsh pound, so not a lot is thought about her historical past.
She has since been rehomed twice, however lately been introduced again to New Romney as a result of her proprietor was unable to walk her.
Due to this Honey is now very obese and is needing to lose few kilos.
Honey is a brilliant candy lady. Although the pomsky may be shy with new folks, as soon as she is aware of you she is okay.
She is untested with cats however appears okay with dogs on walks.
While out and about, Honey will get nervous and places on the brakes, so may want coaxing to maintain walking.
Honey wants a home with no youngsters because of her unknown historical past and can want common grooming of her pretty coat, which she enjoys.
Name: Max
Breed: Staffordshire bull terrier cross
Age: Two
Max from Dogs Trust Canterbury is a beautiful, energetic staffy-cross with a coronary heart as massive as his head!
He is an actual ‘people dog’ and is so pleasant with everybody he meets that generally he forgets he’s not just a little lap canine.
This four-legged-friend at all times offers every little thing 110% and engages rather well when he’s interacting along with his handlers.
Max likes toys, pats and at all times being on the go.
He might be an incredible companion who will stay his life to please his household and be the perfect pal anybody may ask for.
Max can be greatest suited as the one pet in his home and any youngsters within the home would must be aged 16 years and over.
Name: Molly
Breed: Border collie
Age: Eight
Molly is described as a sofa-loving canine who’s on the lookout for a loving, calm home to settle into.
Although she is usually a little shy at first, as soon as a bond is constructed she could be very attentive and candy.
Molly’s favorite issues are walks – particularly within the woods – and studying new methods.
She is basically lacking her home comforts and can make a really pretty and attentive addition to some fortunate folks.
Molly would favor to be the one animal and haven’t any children within the home.
She will want weekly visits from the rescue’s behaviour coaching workforce, so adopters should stay inside 45 minutes of the Canterbury Dogs Trust department.
Name: Astrid
Breed: Dobermann
Age: Two
Astrid is a two-year-old dobermann who hasn’t had the perfect begin in life as she had her ears cropped.
She finds assembly strangers fairly worrying, so she likes to take issues slowly and build a bond earlier than trusting folks.
Once she will get to know you she is a playful and bouncy lady who likes to have a cuddle.
She is a intelligent lady and actually enjoys coaching, and is aware of a number of instructions already.
Astrid would not take pleasure in spending time with different dogs and is on the lookout for a quiet, calm, home with minimal guests.
She has been ready for a home at Canterbury Dogs Trust for a number of months.
Astrid wants a home with no different pets or youngsters.
Name: Anton
Breed: Lurcher
Age: Four
Four-year-old Anton is an enormous, enjoyable bundle of affection who adores a fuss and groom and can just about do something for a tasty deal with.
He loves enjoying with toys – the squeakier the higher – and is a super-smart boy who’s so eager to be concerned in what you might be doing and could be very wanting to please.
He loves walks in good locations and explores confidently.
Anton wants all his basic coaching and home coaching and so will want his personal non-public and safe backyard.
He would really like a home with no different pets so he can loosen up, and any youngsters within the home will must be assured with massive bouncy dogs and be 14 years old or over.
You can see Anton on the Canterbury Dogs Trust department.
Name: Bonnie
Breed: Staffordshire bull terrier cross
Age: Two-and-a-half
Bonnie from Dogs Trust Canterbury is wonderful, energetic, affectionate and enjoyable.
She is filled with love and has a superb zest for all times, approaching every little thing she does with enthusiasm and a contented wag of her tail.
This staffy has a number of methods below her belt – she will be able to even do a commando crawl!
Bonnie is a lot enjoyable and she’s going to play video games and run round with you for so long as you’ll do it together with her.
She adores interacting together with her people.
Bonnie does wish to take her time when assembly new folks as she will be able to generally be just a little apprehensive.
But, with time, endurance and a few tasty treats she quickly comes round and as soon as a bond is constructed, she might be your greatest pal for all times.
Bonnie is cautious of males, so would wish to satisfy any male members of the family a number of instances first.
She wants a home with no different pets or youngsters.
Name: Dom
Breed: Lurcher cross
Age: Four
Dom is on the lookout for a relaxed, quiet and energetic home the place he can take pleasure in a predictable routine in a constant setting.
He can stay with assured youngsters aged 16 years and over.
Due to his breed, he does have a pure intuition to chase, so he’s muzzle-trained and wears it fortunately on his walks.
For this motive, he can be greatest suited to being the one pet in his home, and any walking pals would must be medium to giant dimension.
He will want his personal safe backyard with excessive fences as he can soar fairly excessive, so a 6ft minimal might be superb!
He adores human firm, so when he first goes home he would favor to not be left alone in any respect and to have his leaving time launched slowly and positively as soon as he has correctly settled in.
Dom, who you’ll be able to go to at Dogs Trust Canterbury, is a candy boy who will make a very pretty greatest buddy for a fortunate home.
Are you curious about rehoming a canine?
Some of the pups profiled are from Dogs Trust Canterbury, primarily at its rehoming web site in Chestfield, however some off-site.
The centre is open for normal looking on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, from noon to 4pm.
Wednesday and Friday mornings are by pre-arranged appointment solely.
Visit dogstrust.org.uk for extra info, or name 0303 003 0000.
Other dogs are from Last Chance Animal Rescue’s Edenbridge and New Romney centres.
The Edenbridge web site is open 10-3 and is closed on Tuesdays, and the New Romney web site is open the identical hours however is closed on Mondays.
For extra info go to lastchanceanimalrescue.co.uk.
