Tango is a 5 year old saluki lurcher who we believe was used for hunting until his owners surrendered him.  He is so beautiful and gentle, but he also gets a regular dose of the giddies which leads to vast, sprinting loops of our fields!

Tango, we believe, has never lived inside a home before.  He loves bed and will settle easily into a house, however, house-training may be something to work on across his first couple of weeks in a home.  He is very clean here in kennels since getting neutered, but it should be considered that living in a home will be new to him.

Tango does well with other dogs.  He is terrific with the females but will try to be the boss if other males are being annoying around him! We would definitely rehome him with a female dog, but a male would have to be pending a meet and greet.  Tango does not necessarily have to live with another dog, but if there is no dog in his home, we would hope there wouldn’t be too many leaving hours.  Lurchers do not generally do well by themselves for any real length of time.

Tango has never lived with children before and can be a bit grabby with food (perhaps understandably) so we would prefer a home with children 12 plus for Tango. Meanwhile, a secure garden is preferrable given that he has probably been used for hunting in the past and may have a prey drive that does not stop at your boundary! This may be negotiable depending on the location of the home offered and the efforts owners put into oversight.

We really would love to see Tango find a loving home, he is so affectionate when happy.  He is also deserves a home where he is very much part of the family rather than a hunting accessory. If you would like to apply for Tango please read the Adoption Process on our website and apply using the Adoption Questionnaire.

Sonny is a male lurcher, approximately 3 years of age.  Sonny led a life of neglect until being seized by the dog warden and then came to us via the county pound.  He is blind in one eye, an old, untreated injury that is now beyond repair.  He copes fine with it though and it causes him no irritation.

Sonny is a happy, sweet, easy dog who loves other dogs and is very gentle around humans.  It would be best for Sonny to be rehomed with another dog, he really loves being with them.  In fact, Sonny came into our care with Glow – they were seized from the same home, went through the Pound together and now with us they share a kennel.  They are very bonded but it is hard enough to rehome one lurcher, not to mind a pair! Certainly anyone willing to consider a pair – Sonny and Glow (her pic is below) would have the happiest lives together in a loving home – and they would be easy!

There is very little to say about Sonny – he loves bed, loves treats, loves walks and is very gentle on the lead.  Like a lot of lurchers he is able to scale fences and walls so we are hoping for a secure garden for him.  Otherwise a rural home in quiet countryside may work if the owners take a common sense approach for the first few weeks. Children 8+ would be fine for Sonny.

If interested in this wonderful boy (and maybe Glow too!) please read the Adoption Process on the website and apply using our Adoption Questionnaire.

Pogo is a gorgeous 1 year old beagle.

This little fella is full of beans and just a bundle of fun!

He meets and greet so well with other dogs, and is the most epic player! He will do best in a home with another playful dog to keep him occupied

Pogo is high energy, so will need alot of exercise, plenty of walks and playtime.

He walks well on lead, but can pull when he gets very excited. So his new owners will need to spend some time training.

He will need a home with a secure garden as beagles are prone to following their nose.

He can be homed with children over 8

Long leaving hours will not be suitable for this little lad

To apply for little Pogo, please fill out our Adoption Questionnaire

Cindy is an almost 8 month old Cocker Spaniel whose elderly owner was taken into hospital leaving her with no-one to care for her. Like many Cockers, Cindy has a tendency to guard resources, if there is something in her mouth that you would like back, you may have a little battle on your hands!  Please bear this in mind if offering Cindy a home.

Cindy is immaculately behaved and trained in so many ways.  She is not destructive, she is house-trained and is easy to walk on the lead.  She mixes very well with other dogs.

It is only the resource guarding that people need to be mindful of and to be committed to working on with both patience and firmess!  Because of this behaviour we will not be rehoming Cindy to any home where there are children under 12.  Over the years we have had plenty of dogs surrendered to our rescue due to possession issues with the children so we would like to avoid similar issues with Cindy.

To apply for this little cutie please do read our Adoption Process on the website and apply using the Adoption Questionnaire.  We expect a lot of applications for this dog, so please bear with us while we assess the offers and find her the most suitable home.

Gentle Dash is an approx 1 year old collie who spent his entire puppyhood on a chain. We see huge potential in this soft lad – his future home will be starting from a great place with his happy, grateful nature – but there is work to do to in terms of all of the basics.

Dash loves his bed, it seems to be a revelatory experience for him! He also loves attention and handling and is absolutely dying to bond with an owner.  He has discovered freedom from the chain and is giddy with wonder in the fields! So far his recall is great because he loves people so much (anything for the cuddle!)

Dash does not like being lead-trained – he was chewing on the lead in frustration and confusion. We are only a couple of days into lead work and, because he is so keen to please, progress is being made.  Patient gentle lead-training sessions will form part of his needs in his new home.

We have had Dash mingle nicely with loads of dogs here at the centre. Socialising him has been very smooth, he is happy to share his space with others but usually dashes about doing his own thing.

Dash will need house-training, which is trickier with dogs that have been chained or confined. It will be something to be worked on by his new owner – clear, consistent vocal rewards as well as a set daily / nightly routine will help him learn. This is a clever lad, he will get it.

To apply for beautiful, biddable Dash, please read the Adoption Process on our website and apply using the Adoption Questionnaire.

Dennis was a farm-collie who was left abandoned on a property when his owner emigrated. He is a sweet people-focused dog who is looking for a rural home where he will finally receive the time and affection he deserves.

For now Denny needs a softly-softly approach because every time you approach him he winces expecting the worst.  He is only dying to trust and will press himself into you and follow you happily once he understands that he isn’t going to get a belt off you. Dennis loves his bed and is very clean in his kennel considering he will never have lived inside before.

Dennis also wears the badge of “most-improved dog” in kennels.  When he arrived he would hyper-focus on every noise and movement, and was occasionally dodgy with male dogs.  Fast-forward 6 weeks and a quick neutering and he has truly settled into being everyone’s most reliable dog!  We walk him with every dog – small, large, cheeky or mellow, he is loving discovering what play and doggie-companionship are!

This lad is clever and he is loyal. He is going to make a super pet for someone who lives in a rural setting.  He just wants to follow you and interact and if you have another dog, so much the better!

He is a smart lad Dennis, but everything in life is new to him.  Traffic and crowds and meeting other dogs are all new experiences. Living in a home will also be a new experience – which he is going to love – but should be borne in mind when it comes to house-training.

We know that there were cats on Denny’s property (we are dealing with those too!) so we anticipate that he will be fine with cats in a new home. Children 12+ for Dennis. A secure garden is not essential depending on the location of the home.

If you would like to offer Dennis his brighter future, please do read the Adoption Process on our website and apply using the Adoption Questionnaire.

Tip is a lovely affectionate Jack Russell who is almost 2 years old.  All of his veterinary work is up to date.  He is looking for a new home because he gets over excited around the young children in his house so we would prefer either an adult-only home for him.

Tip would do really well in a rural active home.  He is terrific both on and off the lead, really reliable and absolutely loves his walks. Tip is also used to living within a home and is perfectly house-trained.

Tip enjoys the company of other dogs and meet and greets really nicely on walks.  He would probably prefer to be an only-dog because he is dying to bond with an owner so we don’t want any jealousy issues over attention.

If you are looking for a fun and affectionate walking-companion look no further than Tip, he will be a wingman for life for the right person or couple! To apply for Tipp please fill in the Adoption Questionnaire and we will be in touch.  A Home Visit will apply.

Wendy and Suzie have been at our rescue centre for over 7 months, since Sept 2025. They have very special needs but deserve a chance at a calm, safe, comfortable home.

Brief history – these two were living alone in a wooded area having been dumped there.  It took 3 weeks and a team of volunteers to finally trap them.  They were matted and terrified – our assumption is that these were 2 breeding bitches whose services were no longer needed.

Wendy, the younger one on the left of the photo is about 5 years old and the braver of the two. Suzie is around 9. We assume they are mother and daughter, they are completely co-dependent, we cannot split them up.

We can’t really touch Suzie.  If we corner her in a confined space she will submit to handling, grooming etc, but she will never ever approach you.  Wendy is better – after a spell of getting to know you she will allow cuddles, belly rubs and loves being picked up for a good hug.

Neither dog will walk on lead in spite of months of practice and encouragement. Their miracle home will need a secure garden and an owner who has little interest in walks or excursions.  They would live happily in someone’s garden with access to a warm, comfortable shed / garage initially, with the hope that they will gain the courage over time to come inside the house to sleep and interact.

Graduating to living within a home will take time and patience.  They are curious so we would advise giving their meals near an open back door where they will eventually poke their nose in and choose to spend time inside. But for starters a cosy shed or garage in a secure space would be absolutely fine – better than they have ever had.

If you would like any more information about Wendy and Suzie please send a message to 086 8500131 and we will call you back to discuss them further.