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Mikey – 18 month old male Bodegero

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Mikey is an 12month old male Bodegero located in Spain. This very handsome little lad is Mikey, a young Bodegero (Jack Russel type) boy about 18 months old, with a mainly white, smooth, short coat and black and brown markings on his head. Mikey is super friendly and very loving and affectionate, he will be neutered tomorrow along with his vaccinations, passports and blood tests. Mikey gets on well with other dogs and walks well on the lead. Poor boy was sadly found abandoned with 2 other dogs by a river bed. We are looking for a home with or without another dog and children over 8 years old. Mikey hasn’t been tested for cats yet. Great with people and other dogs, a real character. Very good on lead healthy and has such wonderful, gentle nature. Breed : Bodegero (Jack Russel type) Age : 18 months Gender: Male Height: Small to Medium Living with dogs : yes Living with cats : not tested Living with children : yes over 8 NEEDS to live with another dog No Health: No health iss...

Paddy – 9 year old male Cross-Breed

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Paddy is a 9 year old male medium cross-breed currently in Scotland. He is neutered and settled into home life following rescue from a shelter environment. Paddy is affectionate, calm and people-focused once he has built trust. He forms strong bonds with his primary carers and enjoys close companionship, but can be wary of unfamiliar people. Slow and controlled introductions are recommended. He prefers a quiet environment and can become overwhelmed in busy households or where there are frequent visitors. Paddy is housetrained, can be left alone and walks well on lead. He enjoys regular walks and time outdoors, although he can be sensitive to traffic and may require reassurance around vehicles. He travels well once in the car but may need assistance getting in. He is comfortable with routine handling and enjoys grooming. Paddy can live with other calm and respectful dogs, although he prefers his own space for resting. He may also be able to live with a cat following careful introd...

Nashi – 2 year old female Cross-Breed

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Nashi is a 2-year-old medium-sized girl (20 kg) who is waiting for her chance at a public shelter in Hungary. She is the sweetest natured, friendly girl who is very affectionate and loves all people she meets! She walks beautifully on the lead and she’s already doing brilliantly at overcoming new challenges. A lovable dog like Nashi deserves so much more than life behind bars. She is waiting for her special person who wants to share their life with her and is happy to give her all the love and care she has missed her first two years of life. Nashi is compatible with other dogs and can also live with older dog savvy children. Location: HUNGARY

Wilson – 2 year old male Hound Cross

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Wilson is a 2 year old male Hound Cross. He was rescued in Cyprus as a baby of six months and flew to his current home in Mold, Wales at around a year old. He weighs around 27 kg. Wilson is a deeply affectionate dog who forms strong bonds once he feels safe. When he trusts you, he is a total sofa snuggler and would happily spend the day curled up beside you, soaking up all the love. Indoors, he is calm, settled, and content to relax, making him a lovely presence in the home. Outside, Wilson has a playful side and enjoys stretching his legs in open spaces. He absolutely loves chasing his frisbee, although returning it is not really his strong point. He is more about the joy of the chase than the fetch itself. Wilson walks beautifully on the lead when it is quiet. He can become excited and reactive when he sees other dogs, particularly at the start of a walk, but with calm handling and distraction he does settle. Off lead, he enjoys playing with other dogs, although he can get a bit...

Bertie – 7 year old male Maltese cross Shih Tzu

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Please meet Barmy Bertie! Bertie is a gorgeous little Malshi that joined us when his owner struggled to look after him. Bertie is a wonderful little lad, a bundle of fluff and love just waiting to devote himself to you! He is absolutely stunning both inside and out and his cheeky little face look straight into your heart!! He walks beautifully on the lead and is house trained, most of the day he spends snoozing on the sofa however he loves her food and walks! Bertie is a gentle little soul, he is a darling with not a bad bone in his body. He is not destructive at all and is quite content being left for short periods. Bertie would love to live with other dogs a similar size to him. I don’t think he enjoys being the only dog in the home however we would consider this if his carer is home alot of the time. He is a very undemanding and lazy lad; he would suit an older person or couple. He absolutely loves to snuggle! Bertie is fine with other dogs and cats. He loves to play...

Josh – 4 month old male Cross-Breed

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Little Josh  – 4-month-old mixed-breed boy, to be fostered in Gloucestershire. Just look at that face! Josh is seriously cute, but he has a lovely character to match, full of fun, mischief and love. I visit Spain twice a year to work alongside a rescue charity that Starfish has proudly supported for 15 years. At Starfish, we only put dogs up for adoption that I have met personally and would be happy to welcome into my own home with my dogs, or into one of our experienced foster homes. Josh is one of those very special dogs. Please watch the videos at the bottom of his profile and you will see exactly why I want to help him find his forever home. Little Josh is best described as a miniature Labrador! Like so many puppies before him, he was found abandoned when he was tiny. Thankfully, he was lucky enough to secure a rescue place with the charity we support. Like Billybob, he is currently living in the house with Keiron, the kennel manager, along with his best friend Billybob. I ab...

Pernales – 3 year old male Griffon

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Pernales is a 3-year-old male Griffon. Born on 03/05/2022, he is currently in the North of Spain and searching for his forever home. He was surrendered by his owner, a hunter, because he was not considered good at hunting. He is described as a huge and soft animal, super elegant and dignified in his presence. Pernales is a very balanced and calm dog, which is a wonderful trait in such a strong and powerful boy. His impressive build is matched by a loving nature. Pernales is sociable with other dogs and gets along well with them. He is also very obedient with people and is not shy, showing confidence in human company. Everything about his description points to him being a very good dog with a steady temperament. He is, however, very strong and powerful, so he will need someone physically capable of managing him on the lead. He is not used to walking on a lead, which means patience, strength and consistent training will be essential. With the right guidance, he has the foundation to...

John – 7 year old male Cross-Breed

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John is a 7 year old neutered male mixed breed weighing approximately 30 kg, currently in foster care in Scotland. John has had a difficult start in life. He was previously kept chained and later lived as a stray before being rescued. After spending three years safely with his rescuer, he travelled to the UK and is now ready to find a permanent home. He is described as affectionate, sociable and steady-natured. John enjoys human company and has met children aged 10 and over, interacting positively with them. He is confident, playful and enjoys attention and companionship. John shares well with other dogs and is polite and easy-going in canine company. He currently lives with a cat and budgies in foster care without issue inside the home. However, when out on walks he can show interest in cats and may attempt to chase, so ongoing management will be important. He is fully housetrained and accepts wearing a collar and lead. He walks well but can pull at times due to excitement, parti...

Bruno – 2 year old male Labrador Retriever Cross

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Meet Bruno, a 2 year old male Labrador Retriever Cross-Breed who is large in size and currently based in Cyprus, but available for rehoming in the UK. Bruno found himself in a shelter after his previous family had to leave the country and were unable to take him with them. Now, he is hoping for a second chance at a loving forever home. Bruno is approximately 2 years old, with an estimated date of birth of 20/12/2023, and weighs around 30 kilograms. He can be a little cautious when meeting new people at first, but it does not take long for him to relax. Once he feels comfortable, he becomes affectionate, playful, and enjoys cuddles and attention. Bruno gets along very well with other dogs and enjoys their company. He loves going for walks, walks well on the lead, and has a playful side, especially when toys are involved. Bruno has not yet been tested with cats or children, but this can be arranged if required. Bruno is currently in Cyprus and will be neutered, vaccinated, microchi...

Meisie – 2 year old female Cross-Breed

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Meisie is a 2 year old female Cross-Breed. She is small in size at around 9.5 kg and is currently in Croatia. Meisie is a bit timid to start with but becomes very friendly. She loves to cuddle and adores playing and running. She is mostly house trained but has learned to walk well on a lead. She is good with other dogs and can live with children who are over 8 years old. She can also live with cats that can tolerate a bouncy dog. Meisie is microchipped, rabies vaccinated, has been vaccinated for infectious diseases two times, and will receive the bordetella vaccine before transport. She is castrated, Mediterranean diseases tested-negative, brucellosis tested negative, and received kennel cough nasal vaccine before travel. Adoption fee: £475 Adoption fee and home check apply, and full rescue backup is provided by Ninas Haven.

Nora – 1 year old female Saluki Cross

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Say hello to Nora – 1 year old female Saluki Cross who’s shy, sweet, and quietly adorable. She’ll warm up quickly in a loving home, especially if you’re around a lot to give her those cuddles she craves. Nora was rescued when she was a newborn pup after her mum had been abandoned to the streets of Muscat. They went into foster until Nora was 3 months old and now she is in a boarding facility. She has recently spent time in a foster home again which gave us a good insight into her behaviour in a home environment. Her foster family describes her as shy, sweet, and quiet. She does like some people instantly but will need some time with others to get closer. With the foster mum being at home a lot, she warmed up fast and started to cuddle and play. She followed her two foster sisters in everything and copied their behavior, but there was some conflict at times over toys and space. The foster family thinks she’d be better in a home with other dogs as long as they were male or frie...

Grant – 4 month old male Cross-Breed

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Grant is a four month old cross-breed. Grant’s litter, aka the G pups, arrived at the shelter in June after they were all found living together as strays without their mum. They were terrified to begin with and spent a lot of time huddled together in their kennel, completely overwhelmed and frightened. After a few days they gradually started to get a bit braver, and now they’re ready for adoption. At a glance, Grant looks just as confident as his siblings. He’s always at the bars of the kennel jumping up to meet new people with his brothers and sisters, and the fact that he’s the only pup in the litter with huge ears also draws a lot of attention to him. However, Grant is actually the most nervous of the pups. As soon as he’s separated from his siblings, he is very unsure of what to do. He is such a sweet, soft and gentle boy, and he just needs a slightly more patient, calm and understanding home who can go at his pace. We’ve seen so many pups like Grant in our time and the power o...

Noemi – 1 year old female English Setter

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Noemi is a beautiful 1 year old female English Setter who was handed over by her hunter because she wasn’t wanted for hunting. She’s a very affectionate girl who loves being close to people and enjoys all the attention and fuss she can get. Noemi is a lively girl with lots of energy and finds kennel life very stressful. She gets quite anxious and restless in her kennel and really struggles to settle, so she would benefit from an environment where she has more space to relax. She absolutely loves getting out into the secure area at the shelter where she can run around to her heart’s content! She can be quite excitable around food and gets a little anxious at mealtimes, so would need to be fed separately from other dogs for the foreseeable. She’s sociable with other dogs and very loving with people. She also comes running when she’s called at the shelter but this will likely be different on an exciting walk, she is a setter after all! Noemi is a sweet girl with a lot of love to give...

Mabel – 4 year old female Cross-Breed

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Mabel is a medium sized crossbreed aged around four years old. Mabel fostered Badersfield Norfolk. Mabel came into our care a few weeks ago from Roxanas shelter in Romania. She was initially found in a nearby village after her and her siblings were abandoned as puppies. Mabel is a timid and reserved character who has been in her foster home for approximately 12 weeks, making gradual progress. Initially, she was fearful of human touch, but recently, she has started to enjoy affection and gets excited when she sees familiar faces. Mabel requires a home with at least one other dog as permanent resident, as she relies heavily on her pack. She loves going for walks, but prefers quieter areas due to her sensitivity to traffic. She could live with respectful children aged twelve plus. TERMS AND CONDITIONS When you adopt a Safe Rescue dog, you MUST use a slip lead. This will keep your dog safe: your new dog will be nervous and will not trust you, and you will not know which situations mi...

Donky – 5 year old male Boxer Cross

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Donky is a medium Boxer cross, 5 years old. Donky was given up alongside his brother, Monky, and thankfully they both found their way into one of the shelters we work closely with. Donky is a beautiful, medium-sized Boxer mix and an absolute ray of sunshine. He is sociable, affectionate, playful and active, and he loves being around people. He’s happiest when he’s with his humans and would love to be part of a family where he can be involved in everyday life. He is good with other dogs, but he could also happily live as the only dog in the home. In fact, he would probably be very happy being the centre of someone’s world and having all the attention to himself! With people, Donky is calm and gentle. He is currently walking nicely on his lead and is already showing us that he’s a clever boy – he even does a very cute little sit! He is eager to learn and, with some continued guidance and positive training, we think he will be a real pleasure to work with. Donky is good with childr...

Neo – 3 year old male Cross-Breed

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Neo is a 3-year-old male Cross-Breed. We don’t know what his life was like before, but one thing’s clear: this boy has a heart full of love and a whole lot of life left to give. Found wandering alone in a remote Croatian village, Neo was abandoned and left to fend for himself. But despite it all, he hasn’t lost his sweetness — in fact, it’s what shines brightest about him. He’s an incredibly gentle, people-oriented dog who thrives on human connection. Neo craves companionship and bonds deeply with those who give him affection. While he gets along with female dogs and some males, he’d definitely prefer to be the only dog in the home — not because he’s difficult, but because he’s just built for soaking up all the love on offer. Neo weighs 28kg and stands at 55cm tall, making him a solid, medium-large boy who’s full of energy and ready for adventure. He’s healthy, eager for his next chapter, and absolutely deserves a safe, stable home where he can finally exhale. Through Meadow of Ho...

Bagel – 4 year old male Hound Cross

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Our extra special boy Bagel is approximately four years old and a medium sized cross breed hound. Bagel weighs a delightful seventeen kilos and measures twelve inches from shoulder to paw. Having been surrendered by his owner as no longer able to keep, Bagel has been in our Cyprus shelter for six weeks. Bagel is staggeringly attractive. His tri colour coat is exemplary along with the array of freckles on his chest. His shining eyes glow with happiness and his ears are of world champion standard. Perhaps we should also note his two pairs of size ten boots. When Bagel goes on his dog walks, he will quickly become the talk of the town. Our shelter manager describes Bagel’s manners as perfect, and she firmly believes he will make a wonderful family dog. What a star. Bagel walks really nicely on his lead and enjoys his time in the car. He seems to mix perfectly well with other dogs, cats and children. http://www.dogsblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/d25b8cd8-ae11-4e46-83eb-a22e3e31...

Pablo – 3 year old male Cross-Breed

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Pablo is a 3-year-old male Cross-Breed. He is a medium-to-large-sized dog who has made incredible progress since arriving in care. Initially, Pablo was a confused adolescent who struggled with communication, often becoming frustrated and overstimulated. This would lead to him jumping up and mouthing, which, given his size, could be overwhelming. Unfortunately, this behaviour resulted in him making a mistake in his previous home. With dedicated training and patience, Pablo has transformed into a well-mannered and much more settled dog. His love for food and toys has been an excellent aid in his training, helping him learn positive behaviours. He is now a lovable rogue with so much potential for the right person. However, he still needs an experienced owner who understands bull breeds and can continue his training. Pablo thrives in a calm and structured environment with clear boundaries and regular stimulation. He will need an adult-only home that is quiet and free from frequent visito...

Sultan – 2 year old male Bedlington Terrier

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Please meet Spirited Sultan! Sultan is a 2 year old Bedlington Terrier. Sultan came to us following the arrival of a new baby. He struggled to adjust to this and as a result will need a home with teenage children or adults only. True to their terrier type, Bedlington’s are “spirited and fierce” as they are very skilled hunters in the field and remain so when kept in a domestic environment. One of the oldest purebred terriers ever, the Bedlington was originally bred in northern England, but by 1877 its reputation as an extremely capable hunter was spreading to other regions of the country. These dogs may look like lambs, but they have the heart of a lion. Sultan is very typical of the breed and will need an owner with experience of this breed. He can be a lovely little cuddle bug but when he gets bored or wants to hunt, he soon becomes a demon!! Please do not be fooled by his cute fluffy coat, he is the definition of a wolf in sheep’s clothing, all 13kg of hi...