Dog of the Week: Ernie @ Dogs Trust Newbury

Introducing... Ernie!

Age: 6

Breed: Crossbreed

Likes: Other dogs, playing and especially fetch! I'm full of beans, so I need an active family to help wear me out.

Dislikes: Not keen on being left on my own, and I will vocally let you know about it, but I'm fine if I've got another canine pal for company.

Contact: Call Dogs Trust Newbury on 01488 658391 or see more dogs needing homes online.

Dog of the Week: Holly @ Dogs Trust Canterbury

Introducing... Holly!

Breed: Chocolate Crossbreed

Age: 2

Likes: I can be a bit nervous, so I like a calm, quiet atmosphere with gentle people around. I'm pretty good with other dogs, too. I've never met a cat, so I might like them - I'm not sure!

Dislikes: Noise and stressful situations make me scared.

Needs: I would love calm, experienced and understanding adult owners to make a fuss of me and help me get used to a forever home.

Contact: Call Dogs Trust Canterbury on 01227 792505 or see more dogs needing homes online.

Previous Dogs of the Week: Lurchers @ Dogs Trust Evesham (Jasmine, Nigella and River still available on day of posting!)

Christmas Dog of the Week: Tiger @ Dogs Trust Evesham

Although our Rehoming Centres do not send any dogs home during the upheaval of the Christmas period, there are some dogs who are hoping that, as much as they love their carers, this is their last Christmas without a family of their own. One such is this little fellow, who is about to celebrate his 2nd Christmas at Evesham Rehoming Centre.

Introducing... Tiger!

Age: 4-5

Breed: Terrier

Likes: I'm a bouncy, energetic chap who loves toys and needs plenty of long walks and an active family. I was found as a stray in June 2007 and no-one can work out why I've been overlooked for a new home so far!

Dislikes: I am not very keen on kennels; I'm so ready for a proper family life that it's stressing me out a bit. As a result I don't want to share my space with other pets.

Needs: I'm told I'm a very bright boy, so people who like to train and teach dogs tricks would find a very rewarding companion in me! I'm happy to live with older children (12+), too.

Contact: Call Dogs Trust Evesham on 01386 830613 or see more dogs needing homes online.

Previous Dogs of the Week: Isobel @ Ilfracombe | Dollar @ Canterbury


REHOMING UPDATE: Tiger found a new family and as now settled in with his forever owners! Thanks all for your interest in his progress.

Dog of the Week: Jake @ Dogs Trust Darlington

Introducing... Jake!

Breed: Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Age: 8

Likes: I'm a fun loving dog who loves being around people. Through no fault of my own I've lived at Dogs Trust more than once and would love a permanent home now.

Dislikes: I'm not particularly keen on other dogs as I don't like sharing my owner's attention!

Needs: I'm told I'm a bit exuberant for younger kids so it would be nice to have a household with children 16 or over who understand Staffies and are willing to be as active as I am.

Contact: Dogs Trust Darlington on 01325 333114 or visit Dogs Trust Rehoming Online for more information about adopting a dog.

Previous Dogs of the Week: Dougie @ Salisbury | Connor @ West Calder

Dog of the Week: Poppy @ Dogs Trust Merseyside

Introducing... Poppy!

Breed: Border Collie

Age: 1

Likes: I am a really active girl, typical of my breed. I'm very well-behaved thanks to my previous owner's training, but I do like to keep my owners on their toes by showing my escape artist skills and opening doors. I don't get called "a Houdini" for nothing! I've also been described as the "David Bowie-eyed girl".

Dislikes: I'm really not too keen on kennels as they make me nervous; I'd much rather have a lovely home.

Needs: I'd rather not live with young children - over 14s or adults only for me, please! It would be ideal if my new owners also knew a thing or two about Collie types and how energetic we are...

Contact: Call Dogs Trust Merseyside on 0151 480 0660 or visit Dogs Trust Rehoming online for more information about adopting a dog.

Dog of the Week: Honey @ Dogs Trust Ballymena

Introducing... Honey!

Breed: Labrador Retriever Crossbreed

Age: 4

Likes: I am a bright girl, so I enjoy training. I've already learned basic commands and am hungry to learn more. I like children of all ages and enjoy being with a family.

Dislikes: I get stressed if I'm left alone.

Needs: I'm easy going and friendly; all I need is a house where I have company most of the day.

Contact: Call Dogs Trust Ballymena on 028 2565 2977 or visit the centre's online gallery.

Happy Dog Stories: Jo and Daisy

We like to share our new happy dog story updates on our Facebook page, and this prompted Jo to leave us a message and then send us some very cute pictures, at least one of which I couldn't resist publishing above. Here's what she had to say about her rehoming experience:

"I just wanted to share my experience from Dogs Trust Snetterton. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. They matched me with my puppy who had been found abandoned along with her sister a few weeks before. Her sister had been fortunate to have found a home and we're glad we were matched with Daisy as she has bought nothing but fun and excitement since bringing her home! She had been named Susannah but we renamed her Daisy. She is a 9 week old JRT Cross.

"Jo & Daisy (who is curled up next to me having a nap!)"

If you have a happy story about your rescue dogs (whether they came from Dogs Trust or not), please email me with a photo and your tale and it could appear here soon! If you're interested in adopting a dog, please visit our website for more information.

Previous Happy Dog Stories: Kim and Jake | Sarah and Alfie

Meet Dogs Trust's Dogs: Liniker

You always know when Liniker's at HQ; it's hard to believe he's already six years old because he's a pure bundle of energy! Here he gets his chance to shine and be made a fuss of online:

Name: Liniker Baillon

Breed: Jack Russell

Colour: White, tan and black

Age: 6

Who's your favourite two-legged friend at Dogs Trust? I love to get to know everyone at Dogs Trust, but my Mummy is my favourite – she gives me lots of cuddles and kisses and yummy treats when I’m a good boy!

Who's your favourite four-legged friend at Dogs Trust? I haven’t really met many other dogs at Dogs Trust because I don't come in every day, but I enjoy seeing Buster and saying hello to him in the mornings!

What's your favourite toy? I like anything that squeaks and is soft, I like to hold the toys in my mouth and chew on the squeaker for hours!

What's your favourite treat? I’m not really a biscuit type dog, but I love anything that has really juicy meat…ummm yumm!

What do you dream about? I dream about running in fields with my sisters and brother and going to the beach to swim in the sea (I love swimming!)

Where's the best place to take a walk? I really like going to muddy fields where I can splash around in the muddy puddles and find lots of different smells and trees.

What are you favourite activities? I like to find where the toys and treats are!

What's the one thing you can't stand? My sisters and brother getting more attention than me!

What do your humans like best about you? My silky coat and nice nature, I just love attention and I’ve been told I have nice eyes.

How did you meet your humans? My Mum came and picked me up with my sister from Bedford when I was 7 weeks old. That's Britney, my sister, in the background of my photo, trying to steal the attention again...

Check in next Monday for another doggy profile!

Previous Dogs Trust Dog Profiles: Harvey | Charlie aka Chas

Dog of the Week: Theo @ Dogs Trust Newbury

Introducing... Theo!

Breed: Hound Type Crossbreed

Age: 8

Likes: I absolutely love fetch and ball games. I am quite strong as well, so I am generally better off with adults than children.

Dislikes: Chaos. I need a calm home. I can get possessive about my food, sometimes too.

Needs: I'd love a quiet home with people who can continue training and making a fuss of me the way they do at the Rehoming Centre.

Contact: Call Dogs Trust Newbury on 01488 658391 or visit Newbury's online gallery.

STICKY DOG:
Theo is a ‘Sticky Dog’ which means he has been at the Rehoming Centre for over six months and is still looking for a loving new family. Sometimes dogs become sticky because they don’t like being in a kennel environment and don’t show themselves off well even though they’re fine outside. Some are sticky purely because of their looks as they are not particularly ‘pretty’ and some require a very specific kind of home.

Dogs Trust cares for such dogs for as long as it takes to find that special home. We never put a healthy dog down.

Previous Dogs of the Week: George & Phoebe @ Salisbury | Jess & Brinkley @ Shoreham

Dog(s) of the Week: George & Phoebe @ Dogs Trust Salisbury

Introducing... George & Phoebe!

Age: 8 (Phoebe) & 9 (George)

Breed: Terrier (Phoebe) & Labrador (George)

Likes: We're known as the 'dynamic duo' or 'Little & Large' because we go everywhere together. George likes playing in water, going for walks and finding hidden biscuits, and Phoebe loves a good cuppa, a play with a tennis ball and a squeaky toy.

Dislikes: None, really. We even get on with other dogs!

Needs: We want to be rehomed together! We have too strong an attachment to be separated. We'd both be happy to live with older children, and we're housetrained.

Contact: Call Dogs Trust Salisbury on 01980 629634 or visit the centre gallery online.

Previous Dogs of the Week: Fran @ Ilfracombe | Jess & Brinkley @ Shoreham

Dog of the Week: Fran @ Dogs Trust Ilfracombe

Introducing... Fran!

Breed: Greyhound (Black & White)

Age: 6

Likes: I'm a very gentle lady, good with other dogs and excellent on the lead. Cuddles are always appreciated!

Dislikes: Being dirty; I'm very clean in my kennel overnight.

Needs: Lots of attention and love! I have a lot to give and look forward to owners who will return my affection.

Contact: Call Dogs Trust Ilfracombe on 01271 812709 or visit the Centre's Gallery page.

Previous Dogs of the Week: Jess & Brinkley @ Shoreham | Madge @ Leeds