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Vimto is a 7 year old male Cockapoo. He can be very nervous when meeting new people but friendly and relaxed once he gets to know you. Vimto loves to play fetch and chase with his ball and fluffy squeaky toys, he is a very intelligent boy. We are looking for an adult-only forever home for Vimto with no visiting children – Vimto would suit a single personal/quiet home. Vimto would suit an active fit retired person as he can pull hard on the lead. Vimto is house-trained.

Storm is an 8 year old male Husky cross Staffordshire Bull Terrier. He is, according to his foster mum “a lovely, chilled dog”. Poor Storm found himself in the care of WAW, as his owners no longer wanted him. Storm is doing great in his foster home, who said: “He is very relaxed and absolutely beautiful to have around. He loves his morning walk; he is great with other dogs. Storm loves just napping next to me, he is so gentle and follows me everywhere.” Storm is a relaxed, friendly boy who loves people. He is good in the home, is house-trained, he hasn’t been left much but can do a couple of hours. Storm walks well on his lead; his recall is OK and he is a good traveller. Storm would prefer a home where he is the only pet. Storm is good with children but has never lived with any, so we would consider a home with older 12+ dog-savvy children.

Cooper is a 1 year old male Border Collie. He is looking for a new home through no fault of his own, he is a friendly, bouncy, bright boy who loves people. Cooper is great with kids, and we would consider a home with older, dog-savvy children aged 14+. Cooper needs an active home, ideally with a family or person with experience of Border Collies and their specific personality. Cooper is good around dogs and could live with another similar energy dog, subject to successful meetings, he has never lived with cats or other animals, so we would prefer a home without them. Cooper is good in the home, house-trained and can be left for a few hours without issue (currently in a crate). Cooper needs some work on his lead, as he gets a little over excited, he has no recall and is interested in everything around him. Currently, Cooper is not getting the exercise and stimulation he needs so he is a little excitable about meeting, his new family. Cooper will need to be prepared to work on r

Hoobie is an 8 month old male Poodle Cross. Sadly, Hoobie came to us after he was left unclaimed in the pound. Hoobie was heavily matted and initially, we thought he was a shih tzu until we shaved him off and found a different dog underneath, we don’t know what his mix is, but he has a hypoallergenic coat and will need regular grooming as he doesn’t shed. Hoobie will need a home that allows him time and space to come to you – initially, he can be a little timid which is no surprise given he was picked up straying at such a young age, we dread to think where he came from and what sort of treatment he is used to, poor little guy. Once he trusts you, he is an adorable little lad, the transporter that brought him to us fell in love instantly and was tempted to take him home with her, and I can see why! Hoobie is a typical little lap dog once he knows you, he loves nothing more than cuddles, he will quite literally spend his entire day snuggled with you, and at night. Hoobie loves n

Araminta is a 3 year old female Cross-Breed. She is fostered in West Suffolk. She is a delight, she’s just fitted in here with my 6 dogs and 2 other fosters. Araminta’s clean in the house and loves a cuddle. After a bath yesterday, which she quite enjoyed she had a mad run around. She’s decided chicken is her absolute favourite. After being thrown from a car and dumped she’s not lost her trust in humans and just wants a happy loving home, she needs someone home most of the day. A similar size dog would be good but I think she could go as an only dog. She ignores my dog-savvy cat and loves her food. Araminta is good on a lead.

Rio is a 1 year old male Shepherd Cross. He has heaps of potential! He was rescued from the pound in Spain in June and is now ready for his forever home. Rio is currently in foster care in Scotland. Rio is a lovely-natured, affectionate, and very loving dog. He likes to sit next to you on the sofa and get petted once he’s settled. When he’s allowed to get to know other dogs he’s proved himself to be very sociable and loves to play with them. For this reason, he would be best homed with another dog – older than him – who can ‘show him the ropes’ and help build his confidence. Like many young rescues, Rio can be slightly nervous about anything new and likes lots of reassurance, cuddles and TLC. Rio also likes to have a safe area where he can retreat, when he needs space away from others to rest and relax. Rio is full of personality and can be prone to mischief! But he is a food-orientated, intelligent and sensitive dog so he’s responsive and motivated by training and correcting.

Nina is a 2 year old female Podenco Cross. She came to the shelter because she was found on the street. The man who brought her could not keep her because he was elderly and not in good health. Nina was very scared when she first came to us but she has now blossomed into a beautiful, friendly and playful girl who loves her walks and splashing in water. Nina still needs to gain more confidence and is not used to normal things but this will improve when she has her own home and family to love. All our animals are chipped, vaccinated, and tested for leishmaniasis, Ehrlichia and babesia health tested before adoption. In situations where the animal is old enough, they are sterilized and an EU passport is provided for those requiring transportation.”

Planning to visit Big Bend National Park with your dogs? You’ll need to plan ahead! But don’t let the strict pet policies and harsh desert environment deter you. Big Bend is one of the last remaining wild corners in America. It’s a treasure worth exploring.   The Big Bend National Park is named for a vast curve in the Rio Grande River as it cuts between the mesas in this stunning area of southwest Texas. Encompasses more than 800,000 acres along 118 miles of the Rio Grande, this ruggedly beautiful region has a complex and fascinating history. Tucked in a corner in southwest Texas, Big Bend is truly an “off-the-beaten-path” destination. But being isolated in this harsh landscape breeds strong community. The people tough enough to inhabit the Big Bend area are close-knit, creative, and friendly. So when you visit “Big Bend,” remember that the area is also home to the communities of Marathon, Study Butte, Terlingua Ghost Town, and Lajitas. Offering a wide variety of accommodations,

Billie is a 1 year old male Cross-Breed. He is a very handsome and a large boy. He has a sweet personality and loves being around humans once he knows them. Billie and the rest of his litter were brought to the shelter as tiny pups, all were adopted but Billie and his sibling so they’re not used to the world yet. Billie is already living in the UK, he had a home which broke down within a week due to his adopter not being able to meet his needs. Billie is currently receiving a lot of attention and care to get his confidence back up. He needs a family who can be patient with him whilst he works out the world in his own time. Billie doesn’t ask for much, just love and cuddles, he is extremely affectionate once he gets to know you and likes to follow you around ‘helping’ you with whatever you are doing. Billie was the chief supervisor at the shelter. Billie won’t be placed with a family with children under 10 years old. The Adoption fee is £295.

Rooney is a 1 year old male Cross-Breed. He is our extra special boy and he has been in our Cyprus Shelter for just two months, having been abandoned on the streets. Our Shelter Manager describes Rooney as “ just a bundle of fun “. This dear little dog has the nicest and most pleasant disposition, often displaying a huge smile: simply affable and pleasant. Rooney walks nicely on his lead and seems to mix perfectly well with other dogs, cats and children.

Carla is a 1 year old female Cross-Breed. She is a large, sweet, timid girl who needs someone to be patient while she gains confidence in the world. Carla has only ever lived in the shelter, so isn’t sure of what the world is like yet which makes her quite nervous. It takes her a while to feel confident around people and she appreciates you giving her space until she is ready to come to you. Once she knows you, she is very loving and affectionate, she just wants a family to be able to feel safe.

Pom Pom is a 5-6 year old male Terrier Cross. He is in Spain and he is not doing well in kennels. He craves human attention. Pom Pom has been bullied by other dogs in the past and has the scars to prove it so he isn’t keen on other small dogs but tolerates bigger dogs. He is a small dog. Pom Pom is neutered, fully vaccinated and microchipped. He is an extremely loving boy who just needs lots of cuddles. He is full RBU is given.

Patsy is a 2 year old female Cross-Breed. She is fostered in Filby Norfolk. We met Patsy back in March during our trip to the Botosani public shelter in Romania. Patsy had been caught by the dog catchers and our first glimpse of her was in a rusty old cage where she was disoriented and confused as the tranquilliser they’d darted her with wore off. Her front leg was swinging at an alarming angle and it was an overall pitiful and distressing situation to witness. After returning home we did not forget about her. Patsy was spayed and her useless swinging limb was removed and we brought her to the UK as soon as we possibly could. She is now in a UK foster home and loving life and we need to continue her journey by finding her the perfect forever home. Patsy is described as practically perfect by her foster mum. She is attentive and affectionate and mixes beautifully with the other dogs she is currently living with. She would also be happy as an only dog. Patsy is fine with respectful

Rio is a 10 month old male Saluki Cross. He is currently located in Oman. He was rescued with his two sisters after they were found on the dangerous streets of Muscat. Rio and his sisters are still with the lady who rescued them. Rio is a sweet little guy. Rio hasn’t had much experience of the wider world so will need a very kind and patient owner to let him explore the world and gain confidence at his pace. Rio had surgery on his front legs earlier this year. He had an ulna osteotomy on each forelimb because one of the bones in his forelimb (the ulna) on each side had not grown as it should. The vet advised that if left untreated, it could cause pressure on the elbow causing the elbow to dislocate and have arthritis when he’s fully grown. The surgery however stopped this from happening and ensured that he lives a happy comfortable life! Rio has grown up in the company of dogs and cats and has gotten along well with both. Due to the number of pets in his current home, he’s onl