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Age | estimated DOB 20.03.2020

Height to top of head | currently 30cm (measured 29.07.2020)

Weight | currently 8kg (measured 29.07.2020)

Neutered | Not yet, but will be before travel

Breed | Hound type mix

Estimated size | Large when fully grown

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Not tested

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Ellie in three words | Anxious but learning

Please note that Ellie will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel until at least September so any adoption applications will not be prioritised just yet.

Ellie was rescued with her siblings outside of an apartment block in Bulgaria. They were all very nervous but were successfully caught and are now learning to trust people at our partner shelter.

Ellie is a beautiful, clever girl who learns quickly but unfortunately she is very timid and needs lots of patience and reassurance from an experienced dog owner, anyone with experience in particular with nervous dogs will be beneficial. Despite being so timid she walks well on the lead with the shelter workers. She is certainly responding well to one on one attention and will continue to thrive in the right home (with the help of gravy bones – they’re her favourite!)

Ellie loves playing with other dogs, particularly puppies her own age, and is very led by the more confident dogs. We will be prioritising homes with another happy, friendly and confident resident dog who can show Ellie the ropes and help bolster her confidence.

Ellie is currently house trained and doing really well, but this would need to be reinforced again in a new home as she’s likely to regress temporarily.

Ellie is unsure of sudden movements & loud noises so we will only be considering quiet homes in at least a semi-rural area.

Ellie hasn’t had any exposure to children or cats and we’ll be assessing her suitability to both on a case by case basis as her socialisation & personality develops.

The last photo shows Ellie’s mother, for potential estimate of size.

Age | estimated DOB 20.03.2020

Height to top of head | currently 52cm (measured 16.07.2020)

Weight | currently 6kg (measured 16.07.2020)

Neutered | Not yet, but will be before travel

Breed | Hound type mix

Estimated size | Large when fully grown

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Not tested

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Jumbo in three words | A little sensitive

Please note that Jumbo will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel until at least September so any adoption applications will not be prioritised just yet.

Jumbo was rescued with his siblings outside of an apartment block in Bulgaria. They were all very nervous but were successfully caught and are now learning to trust people at our partner shelter in Bulgaria.

Jumbo is a normal puppy that is just learning about the big, scary world around him. He is still quite nervous of new people but he loves a cuddle once you’ve built up trust with him. His confidence has greatly improved since arriving at the shelter, and the shelter continue to work on this with him.

He is looking for a calm home in a quiet area with owners that have experience of nervous dogs, or understanding and patient owners that are prepared to give him all the time he needs to flourish in personality.

Jumbo loves going on the group walks in Bulgaria. He also thoroughly enjoys playing with other dogs and for this reason he would prefer to go to a home with another friendly & confident dog to help bolster his confidence. When he’s not tumbling around playing, Jumbo likes laying in the sunshine and soaking up all the vitamin D!

Jumbo hasn’t had any exposure to children or cats and we’ll be assessing his suitability to both on a case by case basis as his socialisation & personality develops.

Jumbo originally had giardia when he arrived at the shelter but this has been treated and he is a healthy pup now.

The last photo shows Jumbo’s mother, for potential estimate of size.

Age | estimated DOB 01.06.2018

Height to top of head | 60cm

Weight | 20kg

Neutered | Yes

Breed | Mixed

Size | Medium

Mixing with dogs? | No

Mixing with children? | Older children only

Mixing with cats? | No

Pepsi in three words | Smart little cookie

Please note that Pepsi will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel until September so any adoption applications will not be prioritised just yet.

Pepsi has a very special story – she was found on the side of a road and willingly came to her rescuers. Once they had a lead on her, she then gently pulled to take them into the bushes and lead them to the underneath of a bridge. When they arrived here, our partner shelter realised that she had lead them to her seven puppies that she was keeping safe. It’s as if she knew they were all being rescued! Pepsi is now living with her pups at our partner shelter and, having been a great mum to but now she is awaiting a whole new life of her own.

As you’ll see from early photos, Pepsi was extremely thin when they first found her but since being rescued she’s put on a good amount of weight and is looking much more healthy!

Pepsi is a beautiful and kind girl, she loves people and always wants to be centre of attention. If a dog could show gratitude for being saved, Pepsi sure does.

Having likely spent many years on the streets protecting herself and fiercely defending any form of food she was given, Pepsi struggles to bond with other dogs, females in particular, and resource guards food. For this reason, Pepsi needs to be in a home with experience of behavioural quirks & resource guarding in particular. She also needs to be the only dog and live in a quiet home, preferably a rural area.

It is believed that she was previously used as a hunting dog and this, combined with her mix of breeds, shows because her recall is not so great. Having said that, she is in the early stages of training and is keen to please people so this could be improved. However, any prospective adopters will need to put in a lot of work around recall as she is very scent driven.

Pepsi is also very active and would suit an adventure-lead, active family, who enjoy going for long walks. The shelter say that she would make a fantastic adventure dog and would probably love agility when ready for this. Food is the key to Pepsi’s heart and she responds very well to training for treats! This means though that Pepsi isn’t a fan of sharing her delicious food, and this would need to be monitored & managed around other dogs.

Pepsi is very bright and already walks well on the lead. Although this training would need to be reinforced when she is fitter & walks become much more exciting in a new home.

Pepsi could potentially live with older children who have previous dog experience & can read dog body language, but we will not be considering families with young children.

Age | estimated DOB 20.07.2018

Height to top of head | 70cm

Weight | 27kg

Size | Large

Neutered | Not yet, but will be before travel

Breed | English Setter mix

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Not tested

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Orion in three words | So very handsome

Please note that Orion will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel until at least September so any adoption applications will not be prioritised just yet.

Orion was dropped outside our partner shelter in Greece by the municipal pound workers, possibly because they have too many strays at the moment. Orion is one of the lucky ones to end up at our shelter, as we’ll find him the best home.

Orion is a confident and friendly chap. He simply loves having the fuss and affection from people. He has only just arrived at our partner shelter so is still getting used to surroundings and coming out of his shell but already loves to leave his pen and go for short walks, which sadly doesn’t happen regularly as they have so many dogs in their care.

Orion is a lively dog and would prefer an active home with lovely countryside walks.

Orion hasn’t had socialisation with children so we will be considering adult only homes or at least homes with older children. Similarly, Orion hasn’t had socialisation with cats.

Age | estimated DOB 01.06.2020

Height to top of head | currently 30cm (measured 22.07.2020)

Weight | currently 4kg (measured 22.07.2020)

Estimated size | Medium when fully grown

Neutered | No, too young

Breed | Mixed

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Not tested

Mixing with cats? | Yes

Hovis in three words | Happy little pup!

Please note that Hovis will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel until at least the beginning of October so any adoption applications will not be prioritised just yet.

Hovis was dropped outside our partner shelter in Greece by the municipal pound workers, possibly because they have too many strays at the moment. Hovis is one of the lucky ones to end up at our shelter, as we’ll find him the best home.

Hovis is still very young so his personality is developing day by day. At the moment he’s a very confident and happy go lucky boy. He’s curious about his new surroundings, loves people, having attention, snacks, and exploring!

To our knowledge, Hovis hasn’t had socialisation with children so we’ll be watching how his personality develops and assessing applications on a case by case basis.

Hovis has had limited socialisation with cats so could potentially be rehomed to a home with a confident and dog savvy cat.

Hovis will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel until at least the start of October.

Age | estimated DOB 20.05.2020

Height to top of head | currently 29cm (measured 25.07.2020)

Weight | currently 2.7kg (measured 25.07.2020)

Estimated size | Medium when fully grown

Neutered | No, too young

Breed | Spaniel / Setter / Shepherd type mix

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Not tested

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Pippin in three words | Building up confidence

Please note that Pippin will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel until at least late September so any adoption applications will not be prioritised just yet.

Pippin and his siblings were found roaming outside the shelter gates, likely having been dumped nearby. Unfortunately only two of the four puppies survived because two had already contracted a deadly disease. Berry and her brother, Pippin, have now had their vet check ups and are looking much healthier.

Pippin was incredibly scared when he was first found but has made great progress within the 2 weeks since being rescued. He is slowly learning to be more confident and is curious of his surrounding. He is very slightly more confident that his sister, Berry. As Pippin is a little more nervous, we will not be considering busier environments / city lifestyles. He is ideally looking for a quiet home in at least a semi-rural area.

Pippin loves being talked to, having cuddles (once he knows you!) and treats but she hasn’t experienced much so far and is developing every day. He is still unsure of lots, but curious at the same time. We have great confidence that with time and an understanding and patient home he’ll come on leaps and bounds!

Pippin and Berry rely on each other a lot and therefore we will be prioritising homes with another confident & friendly dog that can help Pippin build up his confidence.

Pippin hasn’t had socialisation with children or cats. Due to his nervous nature, we will only be considering homes with adults or at least older children, who can be understanding of his anxieties.

Pippin will not be ready for adoption until late September.

Age | estimated DOB 20.05.2020

Height to top of head | currently 35cm (measured 25.07.2020)

Weight | currently 4kg (measured 25.07.2020)

Estimated size | Medium when fully grown

Neutered | No, too young

Breed | Spaniel / Setter / Shepherd type mix

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Not tested

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Berry in three words | Nervous but curious

Please note that Berry will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel until at least late September so any adoption applications will not be prioritised just yet.

Berry and her siblings were found roaming outside the shelter gates, likely having been dumped nearby. Unfortunately only two of the four puppies survived because two had already contracted a deadly disease. Berry and her brother, Pippin, have now had their vet check ups and are looking much healthier.

Berry was incredibly scared when she was first found but she has made great progress within the 2 weeks since she was rescued. She is slowly learning to be more confident, she is curious of her surroundings but is still more nervous than her brother, Pippin. As Berry is more nervous, we will not be considering busier environments / city lifestyles. She is ideally looking for a quiet home, at least a semi-rural home.

Berry loves being talked to, having cuddles (once she knows you!) and treats but she hasn’t experienced much so far and is developing every day. She is still unsure of lots, but curious at the same time. We have great confidence that with time and an understanding and patient home she’ll come on leaps and bounds!

Berry and Pippin rely on each other a lot and therefore we will be prioritising homes with another confident & friendly dog that can help Berry build up her confidence.

Berry hasn’t had socialisation with children or cats. Due to her nervous nature, we will only be considering homes with adults or at least older children, who can be understanding of her anxieties.

Berry will not be ready for adoption until late September.

Age | estimated DOB 01.04.2019

Height to top of head | 65cm

Weight | 12kg

Neutered | Yes

Breed | Hound / Shepherd type mix

Size | Medium

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Not tested

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Lola in three words | Loves to run!

Lola was rescued in Greece but is now living in London – visits can be arranged for serious adopters. Please note that the UK adoption fee will apply.

Lola is currently around 1 year old and currently lives with another Greek rescue dog, Rocky. She was originally rescued and lived in Greece with her adopters for a few months before coming to the UK. However, she has not settled well in London because she had lots of space and freedom to roam around their land in Greece, and now has a confined, town house in London. For this reason, Lola would do best with an active family who live at least semi-rurally, have a large garden for her to chase around in and extensive walks nearby!

Lola is extremely kind, gentle and the most affectionate dog you’ll meet. She is a very energetic dog and could run around for hours on end if she had the chance. She always outruns the dogs in the park and her ideal day realistically consists of endlessly running and playing with other dogs, then snuggling down on the couch with her family. She needs a home where the family are mostly home and will be able to take her for long walks and keep her well stimulated in the house. If Lola isn’t exercised enough or stimulated when bored, she can be vocal. After a long, tiring day, Lola likes to curl up in a ball and rest next to you. She always loves to be close by, resting her head, paw (any limb!) on top of you.

Lola loves to play ball in the garden and outside in the park. She loves to play with other dogs, big or small, young or old, and would do best going to a home with another friendly and energetic dog for company.

Lola loves a treat and would never dream of turning food down! She is also crate trained and happy to sleep here but also loves company and being close.

Lola can be wary when meeting strangers but with some reassurance she soon settles and learns to trust.

Age | estimated DOB 01/11/18

Height to top of head | around 70cm

Weight | around 21kg

Size | Medium-large

Breed | Mixed

Neutered | Yes

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Yes

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Sinbad in three words | The last one

Sinbad was found with his brother as a tiny puppy in Bahrain. They were found living under a car in the extreme 40 degree heat, Sinbad was completely infested with ticks, emaciated and dehydrated. Had they been left much longer they likely wouldn’t have made it. Some weeks later, another puppy turned up at the shelter who was the image of Sinbad and Brindle and the shelter named him Fraggle, they are all very likely related! The difference in this story is that Sinbad still remains at the shelter whilst Brindle and Fraggle are both now living happily in the UK. Could you complete the happy ending and offer Sinbad his forever home?

Sinbad is around 1.5 years old and is constantly catching everyone’s attention with his handsome good looks and unique coat! He is incredibly sweet and loves playing with everyone. He is great with other dogs and has a submissive nature. He could quite happily live with another dog as he loves companionship but would also be fine as the solo dog in the household.

Sinbad has high energy levels and would be best suited to an active home that enjoy hiking and going on long adventures that Sinbad could join them on! He totally adores running free, chasing around with other dogs and playing – he gets taken to the local enclosed playing grounds in Bahrain where he gets to run around with his friends to his hearts content and this is his favourite time of the week (see video). He would also be the perfect running companion for someone!

Sinbad is confident in and around the shelter and on road walks in Bahrain but he would love to go to a home in a green area where he can run around often. He wouldn’t be suited to an apartment lifestyle due to his high energy but could live in an urban area.

Sinbad is great with everyone but can be a little boisterous when he gets excited and, due to his medium-large size, would be best suited to a home with older children or children who are used to being around bigger dogs. Sinbad would be best placed in a home without cats.

Age | estimated DOB 01.04.2020

Height to top of head | currently 60cm (measured 23.06.2020)

Weight | currently 10kg (measured 23.06.2020)

Estimated size | Large when fully grown

Neutered | Yes

Breed | Saluki / Labrador type mix

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Yes

Mixing with cats? | Yes

Claude in three words | Likes his voice

Please note that Claude will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel until at least October so any adoption applications will not be prioritised just yet.

Claude was rescued with his friend Abby from Askar, an isolated desert area, by our partner shelter in Bahrain.

Claude is incredibly cuddly and kind – he loves nothing more than to nestle his head into your shoulder and be stroked. However, he’s is so devoted that he does get jealous of other dogs having the attention and races over to steal the attention away from them! Although he is very good with his friend, Abby, and they eat from the same bowl so can learn to share.

Claude is a confident and cheeky little chap – he’s a little vocal and will whine for attention and talk back to you when he doesn’t want to do something. He has a habit of sitting, watching the window and barking at people coming and going – very much thinks of himself as a guard dog, despite being ever so friendly!

He also loves being talked to and sitting in the kitchen whilst his foster mum cooks dinner, longingly hoping for a dropped morsel! He loves going for short walks with his family and also has an appetite for fresh strands of grass… but also enjoys delicious meat treats.

Claude is currently living in a home with a young child and gets on well with him. He is also living with his best friend, Claude, who he was rescued with, along with various other dogs. He gets on well with them all but he loves Abby the most.

Claude is good with the cats he lives with but does chase passing by cats away. He could potentially live in a home with a cat, but the cat would need to be confident and the family experienced in helping cats and dogs happily coexist.

Being a Saluki type mix, she is likely to have a high prey drive, so any adopters that live in countryside areas around livestock should appreciate that dedicated recall training may be needed.Abby is currently living in a home with a young child and gets on well with him. She is also living with her best friend, Claude, who she was rescued with, along with various other dogs. She gets on well with them all but she adores Claude the most.

Age | estimated DOB 26.02.2020

Height to top of head | currently 60cm (measured 23.06.2020)

Weight | currently 8kg (measured 23.06.2020)

Estimated size | Large when fully grown

Neutered | Yes

Breed | Saluki type mix

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Yes

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Abby in three words | Loves stuffed toys

Please note that Abby will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel until at least October so any adoption applications will not be prioritised just yet.

Abby was rescued with her friend Claude from Askar, an isolated desert area, by our partner shelter in Bahrain.

Abby is a real sweetheart of a girl. She is currently being fostered in Bahrain with multiple other dogs and she acts the oldest of them all (even though she definitely isn’t!) and will tell off the younger puppies when they get too boisterous or try to counter surf and take snacks from the kitchen table.

Abby loves to play & cuddle with stuffed toys – she has a lot of finesse for a little street dog! However, she can also be a cheeky girl as she likes to run off and hide her toys from the other dogs!

Abby loves having cuddles & being talked to by her foster family. When she does something naughty, she has the most adorable puppy dog eyes and tries to make you forgive her. She loves her food but eats very slowly and quietly. She doesn’t get taken on regular walks but loves to explore the garden and enjoys her short walks away from her home.

Abby doesn’t like raised voices or loud noises, likely due to her past on the streets. She would be best suited to a quiet home, in at least a semi rural area where she can adapt to her environment slowly.

Abby is currently living in a home with a young child and gets on well with him. She is also living with her best friend, Claude, who she was rescued with, along with various other dogs. She gets on well with them all but she adores Claude the most.

Being a Saluki type mix, she is likely to have a high prey drive, so any adopters that live in countryside areas around livestock should appreciate that dedicated recall training may be needed.

Age | estimated DOB 06.02.2020

Height to top of head | currently 25cm (measured 18.06.2020)

Weight | currently 9kg (measured 18.06.2020)

Estimated size | Medium when fully grown

Neutered | No, too young

Breed | German Shepherd / Saluki type mix

Mixing with dogs? | Not tested

Mixing with children? | Yes

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Loki in three words | Very people orientated

Please note that Loki will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel until at least October so any adoption applications will not be prioritised just yet.

Loki was found by a kind, local family who then reached out to our partner shelter in Bahrain asking for help with adopting her. She is living with the family in foster until a new adoptive home in the UK is found.

Loki has a wonderfully playful personality. She loves to be near you (all the time!) and especially loves playing with the children in her foster home, who are 4 & 7 years old. She is a little ball obsessed and will grab her ball for a game at every opportunity. She’s a little timid with strangers to begin with but she has grown to love her foster family and could easily build up confidence in her new home with time and patience.

Loki isn’t keen on her collar or lead walking but we’re sure with lots of positive reinforcement she’ll learn to love walking. Now that she has bonded with her foster family, she mostly walks with them off lead as she stays close and checks in, however, this is not advised when she first arrives in the UK and the adoptive home will need to get her used to walking with a collar and lead. She also doesn’t enjoy the car at the moment but she is getting more used to car journeys.

Although Loki hasn’t had continued socialisation with other dogs, she tends to ignore them when out and about. She may benefit from a home with another established resident dog that can help her build up confidence.

Loki would prefer a quiet home that is at least semi-rural, with some nice, quiet walks nearby. Being a Saluki type mix, she is likely to have a high prey drive, so any adopters that live in countryside around livestock should appreciate that dedicated recall training may be needed.

Age | estimated DOB 19.12.2019

Height to top of head | currently 35cm (measured 18.06.2020)

Weight | currently 15kg (measured 18.06.2020)

Estimated size | Large when fully grown

Neutered | No, too young

Breed | Saluki type mix

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Not tested

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Jade in three words | Brave wee girl

Please note that Jade will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel until at least October so any adoption applications will not be prioritised just yet.

Jade didn’t have the best start to life; having been born onto the streets, she was found at the side of a busy road in Bahrain having been hit by a car. No one knows how long she was suffering there in pain but she was rescued by our partner shelter in Bahrain and underwent several surgeries to fix her broken leg. She’s now fully healed and ready for adoption!

Despite everything Jade has been through she is a happy and playful dog! She loves socialising with her buddies at the shelter and, although wary of strangers to begin with, she’s comfortable and happy interacting with the regular workers & volunteers whose she has grown to love. With a patient and understanding home, we’re confident that Jade could make strides and learn to trust a new family.

Jade is fairly high energy and loves to run around freely within the shelter. She would prefer a quiet home that is at least semi-rural, with some nice, quiet walks nearby. Being a Saluki type mix, she is likely to have a high prey drive, so any adopters that live in countryside areas around livestock should appreciate that dedicated recall training may be needed.

Jade would be better suited to a home with another established resident dog that can help her build up confidence.

Jade is currently living at the shelter and hasn’t had continued socialisation with children and would be better in a adult only home or a home with older children. She also hasn’t had socialisation with cats.

As Jade was victim of a car accident, she continues to favour the use of her undamaged back leg but walks perfectly well on both. With a gradual increase in walking and exercise, Jade should build up her muscle & recover better use of her previously damaged leg. Jade could potentially recover better use of her leg through hydrotherapy / physiotherapy but this is not certain and the cost would need to be considered by any prospective adopters.

Age | estimated DOB 01.01.2020

Height to top of head | currently 45cm (measured 02.07.2020)

Weight | currently 7.5kg (measured 02.07.2020)

Estimated size | Medium when fully grown

Neutered | Yes

Breed | Saluki type mix

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Yes

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Lucky in three words | Shy but playful!

Please note that Lucky will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel until at least October so any adoption applications will not be prioritised just yet.

Lucky was found roaming the streets of Bahrain as a small pup and was rescued by our partner shelter. He is now living in a foster home in Bahrain.

Lucky is a sweet little boy who can be initially timid and wary of new people but soon blossoms once he knows he can trust you. He starts off very quiet but once you get to know him he becomes very playful and chirpy! He absolutely loves to cuddle and be near you. He’s learnt to play fetch and loves going for walks with his foster family.

Lucky is known to be a very quiet and content dog, he doesn’t currently bark (although this could change!) and is happy to play on his own with his toys.

Lucky is a little nervous and can be scared of loud noises, large moving vehicles etc. so we will only be considering quieter homes, away from busy, city life.

Lucky is very gentle and could potentially be adopted into a home with calm, understanding children. He hasn’t had socialisation with cats.

Age | estimated DOB 01.04.2017

Height to top of head | 80cm

Weight | around 25-30kg

Neutered | Yes

Breed | Mixed, possibly with some Shepherd

Size | Large

Mixing with dogs? | Yes, but not good with male dogs

Mixing with children? | Older children only

Mixing with cats? | No

Gino in three words | A gentle giant

Please note that Gino will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel until at least September so any adoption applications will not be prioritised just yet.

Gino had lived on the streets of Bulgaria for many years but it is believed that Gino was an owned dog at some point in his life. He was found by an apartment block and unfortunately Gino would guard the territory of the block from male dogs – he wasn’t keen on the owned male dogs that lived there. Due to Gino and other street dog behaviour around the block, the municipality wanted all the dogs removed, despite him being much loved by the residents there and regularly being cuddled by children.

Gino is incredibly loving and just wants to be around people. For a dog that likely hasn’t had much training in his life, he walks very well on the lead (but can be strong!) but isn’t bothered about long, extensive walks. He is a great cuddle buddy and would happily snooze on the sofa next to you after a gentle walk. He also enjoys a good brush and fuss!

Gino loves his food and is very motivated by a treat. He used to jump up for treats and, being the big dog he is, this could be problematic. The shelter have done some training with him around food and he’ll now wait calmly for his food and has learned to sit for treats.

Gino is great with female dogs and puppies but doesn’t like male dogs and can be reactive to them. Gino needs an experienced home that will be able to train, refocus Gino and control him around male dogs. It is unlikely that Gino will be allowed off lead due to his reactivity with male dogs. Due to his issues with male dogs, he would be best suited to a home on his own, or with another female dog.

Gino would make an amazing and loyal companion but would be best suited to a rural home, where he is less likely to encounter lots of male dogs.

As Gino can be a little boisterous, he would be better suited to a home with adults only or older children. He is not good with cats so we will not be considering homes with cats or other small animals.

Age | estimated DOB 01.11.2019

Height to top of head | currently 57cm (measured 16.07.2020)

Weight | currently 18kg (measured 16.07.2020)

Neutered | Yes

Breed | Mixed

Estimated size | Medium when fully grown

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Yes

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Bobche in three words | Cheeky little chap

Please note that Bobche will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel until at least September so any adoption applications will not be prioritised just yet.

Bobche was found abandoned in Dryanovo at a pizza restaurant when his owner didn’t want him anymore. Prior to being abandoned, Bobche lived in the yard and was fed by one of the local shelter supporters. When Bobche turned up at the restaurant he became a bit of nuisance – he was trying to eat everyone’s dinner because he was so hungry! – so our partner shelter rescued & took him to safety,

Bobche is an energetic lad who loves his walks and having attention from people! When he first arrived at the shelter he would jump up a lot for attention / food but he is slowly learning not to do this. As Bobche can be a little boisterous & cheeky, he would be best suited to an active family with older children. Apart from jumping up, he is a lovely dog!

Bobche is a happy go lucky chap and he simply thrives off attention. He also enjoys playing and running around with the other dogs, and enjoys going for group walks with his shelter buddies. He currently walks well on and off the lead.

Age | estimated DOB 15.03.2020

Height to top of head | currently 45cm (measured 16.07.2020)

Weight | currently 12kg (measured 16.07.2020)

Neutered | Not yet, but will be before travel

Breed | Mixed

Estimated size | Small when fully grown

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Not tested

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Maisy in three words | A stubborn streak

Please note that Maisy will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel until at least September so any adoption applications will not be prioritised just yet.

Maisy was found in a small village with her mother and siblings. It was extremely cold and had just snowed, so mum had hidden the pups away under shelter to keep them warm. The pups were rescued and fostered in the village for a few weeks before arriving at our partner shelter in Bulgaria.

The whole litter were initially very nervous but Maisy is making good progress. She is still a little unsure of new people / new experiences but will happily sit and cuddle up with you once you’ve bonded with her.

Maisy loves her siblings and enjoys playing with them. She has no issues with the other shelter dogs she’s been introduced to so could be adopted to a home with a resident dog, which would likely help bolster her confidence, too.

Maisy can be stubborn with lead training and likes to sit down (a lot!) so will need someone experienced with dogs to help train and desensitise her to lead walking and training. When Maisy goes for the group walks, she loves running around off lead with the other dogs.

Maisy hasn’t had any exposure to children or cats and we’ll be assessing her suitability to both on a case by case basis as his socialisation & personality develops.

Maisy originally had giardia when she arrived at the shelter but this has been treated and she is a healthy pup now.

Age | Estimated DOB 04.06.2017

Height to top of head | 58cm

Weight | 10kg

Neutered | Not yet, but will be before travel

Breed | Mixed Indian Breed

Estimated size | Medium

Mixing with dogs? | No

Mixing with children? | Not tested

Mixing with cats? | No

Rocky in three words | A remarkable rescue

Please note that Rocky will not be ready to travel until November 2020, so we will not be prioritising applications until closer to the time.

Rocky is our first dog to be adopted out of India and for good reason. This special girl was severely injured whilst crossing railway tracks, perhaps in search of food or shelter, and was involved in a horrific accident that severed both her front legs.

Thankfully, she’s now with our partner shelter in India, who will be taking the very best care of her until she’s ready to travel later this year.

Despite her injuries, Rocky can get around quite comfortably on her own (just see her videos below!) and doesn’t let her disability hold her back. She’s a determined, resilient young dog who has lot’s of love to give. She’s a super friendly, affectionate girl who loves to play and has grown quite fond of her rescuer Ravi, who she likes to follow everywhere.

Rocky is food motivated, likely because food was so scarce whilst living on the streets. She will wait patiently at mealtimes and will happily take treats from your hand.

Again, because Rocky once lived on the streets where competition for food is fierce, she doesn’t like other dogs and can become aggressive if one approaches her whilst eating. As such, we will only consider homes where Rocky will be the only dog.

Rocky is one of our Remarkable Rescues: a fund dedicated to dogs with severe and shocking injuries or disabilities. As such, we are currently fundraising for her boarding, transport, treatment and aftercare. We can’t yet be certain what treatment will entail but there is the possibility of sourcing prosthetic limbs for Rocky. Any updates will be communicated through Rocky’s Rescue Appeal and will be communicated to potential adopters closer to her arrival in the UK.

Age | 1 year

Size | Medium

Neutered | No

Breed | Possible terrier / Alsatian cross

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Yes, although because of her condition young / boisterous children will need to be gentle with her

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Nina in three words | Her future’s bright!

Nina was rescued in Lebanon but is now living in the London area – visits can be arranged for serious adopters. Please note that Nina’s adoption fee will be £495.

Nina was hit by a car when she was just a small puppy and simply left at the side the road. It wasn’t until months later, when she was discovered by local animal shelters and taken to the vet, that they learned she’d been paralysed from the waist down; she would have been surviving by dragging her back legs behind her to move, and was covered in cuts and sores from the effort. Once she had been x-rayed and given a health check, her rescuers brought her to our partner shelter in Lebanon where she was able to recover in a safe, ethical and loving environment.

Nina’s luck changed forever when she was rescued, but it’s not been smooth sailing for her – after months of testing, and Nina’s paperwork being finalised for her big journey to the UK, civil unrest hit Beirut followed by the Covid outbreak earlier this year.  Nina’s journey hasn’t been easy; rescue from Lebanon is complex, costing upwards of £1,500 as well as months of necessary vet checks and processes to follow. The unrest in Beirut has caused all kinds of logistical issues and delayed paperwork which, for Nina, has meant one heartbreaking setback after another. That’s why we made the decision to fly her over and have her pre-adoption tests and treatments completed from the safety and comfort of a boarding facility here in the UK. Seeing her happy little face arrive at Heathrow, we know we made the right choice and we’re so pleased to have honoured our commitment to her, all thanks to the WAHF community; it’s your generosity that has made this journey possible. Despite everything, Nina is finally here in the UK and we’re determined to find her the perfect home so that forever can be ready and waiting for her.

Through it all, this little warrior has remained as cheeky and as full of life as ever! She gets on well with other dogs, is trusting and loving around people of all ages, and has a heart of gold. Nina means both “little girl” and “mighty warrior”, and we can’t think of a more apt title!

Despite only having two fully working legs, Nina will mow you down in her wheelchair if you don’t move out of the way! She’s full of character, exuberance and mostly prefers to be rolling around getting into mischief and playing. The way to get Nina to relax or sit still is by stroking her – she’ll lay with you for hours on end if you tickle her tummy. She gets very attached to people, very quickly and could develop some separation anxiety if separation training isn’t started immediately after adoption.

Nina is a high energy dog and would love to go to a home with another high energy, friendly and playful dog. She could happily go out with dog walkers or to daycare as she loves other dogs and is very confident already! However, Nina will need to learn manners & how to play with other dogs properly as she can wind up dogs that aren’t quite as playful and full of life.

Nina is happy-go-lucky and will try anything you throw at her, she’s even tried her paw at swimming (you can see a video of this in the first post we shared about her on our Instagram!)

Due to Nina’s spinal fracture that was never properly corrected, she lost most of the function in her rear legs. Although she has got some feeling & movement, at the moment there is no expectation of recovery or controlled movement in her hind limbs. Her rear limbs no longer bend at the hock but she has some movement in her knees and hips making wheelchair use easy. Her injuries mean that she’ll need dedicated care to help her lead a happy, comfortable life. We have sourced her a more permanent wheelchair for when in movement and a drag bag for when the wheels come off & around the home. Both will ensure that she can go for walks, and run and play with other dogs without being hampered, but her adopter will need to be able to accommodate for her disability.

Nina has some bladder control, but is also prone to accidents due to her paralysis. Whilst in boarding, she is now almost fully potty trained but she does have some accidents in the evening still. New owners may consider the use of nappy’s for the evening time. Due to her bladder issues, extra care should be taken for the skin on her rear legs to prevent urine burns as well as scuffs. Our amazing team member Kasey has a great deal of experience with helping dogs with these types of disability settle into home life and will be on hand to support the transition and provide advice and tips.

Please note, Wild at Heart Foundation are committed to covering the cost of any treatment required for her long-term wellbeing as advised by our specialist vet team – however, based on early assessments, we understand that Nina is healthy and happy despite her disability and it’s unlikely that she’ll need extensive ongoing treatment or surgery.

This girl is a special soul, and as such will need an extra special home to give her the happy ending she deserves after her traumatic start to life. If you think you can give her the love and care she deserves, we’re looking forward to hearing from you!

Age | estimated DOB 15.10.2019

Height to top of head | currently 60cm (measured 23.06.2020)

Weight | currently 12kg (measured 23.06.2020)

Neutered | No, too young

Breed | Saluki type mix

Size | Estimated medium when fully grown

Mixing with dogs? | Yes, needs a home with another friendly dog

Mixing with children? | No

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Boston in three words | Learning to love

Boston was rescued in Bahrain but is now living in foster in the South East of England – visits can be arranged for serious adopters. Please note that the UK adoption fee will apply.

Boston was found underneath a broken, abandoned car on the streets of Bahrain with her siblings. She was rescued and taken into foster with them in Bahrain. Boston flew to the UK in early April and is now living in a foster home, learning to build up her confidence and trust with people.

Boston (or Bee as her foster has affectionately been calling her) is a beautiful and intelligent girl. She is very affectionate with the people she knows but fearful of strangers. When people ignore her she tries her hardest to interact & make friends but if they actively try to interact with her, without getting to know her at distance, she will tuck her tail and scamper away. Once Boston knows you she enjoys a cuddle and a stroke but can be wary of quick / unexpected movements, so her adopters will need plenty of patience, understanding and high value treats! She is a sensitive soul and we are looking for experienced owners for beautiful Boston – adopters that understand nervous dogs and can read dog behaviour, that will dedicate lots of time and patience to building up trust with her.

Boston loves dogs and quickly tries to befriend them all! She’s more reserved around older dogs but gains confidence quickly and desperately wants to play with any dog that will. Despite being calm and gentle in demeanour – when she plays she plays enthusiastically & rough! Boston would love to go to a home with another puppy or young dog that can match her & enjoys playing as this really is her favourite thing in the world! She gains confidence much more quickly around other confident dogs and therefore we will only be considering homes with another friendly, resident dog.

Boston isn’t totally sure of lead walking yet and tension on the lead around her neck can startle her so she’ll need lots of positive reinforcement. Once she feels comfortable with you, she loves her walks and her favourite thing is zooming & jumping through the long grass on a long line lead. She has a lot of energy whilst outdoors but is chilled and relaxed indoors.

She is a typical sighthound in nature and loves anything that moves. She has already developed a fondness of tennis balls and training has begun to help her with impulse control for prey drive, by use of a flirt pole. Due to her high prey drive, anyone that lives in the countryside / around livestock and wild animals, will need to build up recall very slowly. She will likely be on lead for an extended time due to her nervous and prey driven nature. We are only considering homes that are at least semi-rural as Boston is unsure of urban noises / places and will take lots of training to help build up her confidence around urban stimuli.

As Boston is nervous by nature, we will only be considering calm homes without children. She could potentially live with teenage children if they were calm and dog savvy.

Age | estimated DOB 01/05/19

Height to top of head | currently 60cm (measured 16.12.2019) expected medium size when fully grown

Weight | currently 14kg (measured 16.12.2019)

Neutered| Yes

Breed | Possibly labrador/viszla/pointer type mix

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Not tested

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Bambi in three words | Fun loving poser

Bambi and her siblings were born to a mum who was kept on a chain in someone’s garden. All of the siblings were extremely timid when rescued but, after a few short weeks, Bambi has come out of her shell and is building up her confidence and trust in people.

Bambi is now a very cuddly and loving dog to her shelter mum but takes a while to warm to new people. Once she knows you and is comfortable, she is a very playful and happy pup!

Bambi loves running around and being chased by her brother, Ivan. She gets on well with other dogs but can be a little protective over toys, treats and food. She is the protective big sister over Ivan and has a slightly more dominant personality.

Bambi doesn’t enjoy travelling in the car but with some gradual desensitisation we are sure this could be worked through.

Age | estimated 28.06.2019

Height to top of head | 35cm

Weight | 9.5kg (estimated 12kg when fully grown)

Neutered | No

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Not tested

Mixing with cats? | No

Lucy in three words | Pretty and playful

Lucy was abandoned in a school yard with another pup that has since been adopted.

Lucy is playful and loving, both with humans and other dogs. On arrival at the shelter she was initially a little territorial with attention and her toys, but she is no longer showing this behaviour and is extremely social and friendly with both people and other dogs – she is friends with everyone!

Lucy loves being cuddled and playing with her friends. She’s a fast learner and has great recall, although she can be a little distracted at times by chasing and barking at the birds at the shelter!

She isn’t too keen on busy roads/traffic (although she loves a car ride), so would need some training to help her get over her fear and in this way she would suit at least a semi-rural home.

Age | estimated DOB 05/05/2017

Height to top of head | 60cm

Weight | 18kg

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Not tested

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Diego in three words | Loves to learn

Diego originally came from Bosnia but is now living in the UK – visits can be arranged for serious adopters.

Diego was rescued from Bosnia and adopted in 2017 but, sadly, his owners have recently arrived at the decision that Diego would be able to thrive in a different home.

Diego has a super personality and is very playful and always up for fun; he enjoys jumping through fields of long grass like a gazelle and is also a keen swimmer, enjoying surfing the waves at the beach! He loves a ball, being chased and also playing hide and seek.

Diego is extremely intelligent and picks up commands and tricks very quickly. He is an absolute dream to walk; he enjoys chasing through the woods after squirrels but also has fantastic recall and is eager to please. Diego would be best suited to a home where the owner could teach him lots of commands, keep him busy and give him ‘jobs’ to do because this is when he feels most comfortable.

Diego unfortunately has a few areas where he struggles. Around strangers, Diego will react if they try to touch him or get too close. He also struggles within enclosed spaces and dislikes sudden movements.

He also shows resource guarding behaviour and will not allow anyone to remove or play with a toy/chew. He can also become possessive of space and is known to react to other dogs that get too close.

Diego adores the company of other dogs and regularly goes on group walks with his dog walker where he never tires of playing chase. He can sometimes be wary of big, fluffy dogs but with some encouragement he soon befriends them. In regard to Diego’s resource guarding, he feels less stressed when around other dogs that are dominant because he does not feel the need to protect/guard. However, once alone again, his resource guarding behaviour becomes apparent.

Diego is very calm and relaxed whilst at home and loves to cuddle up on the sofa with his favourite people.

As Diego doesn’t cope well with busy environments or areas, he would be best suited to a home in a rural environment where his owner could work on these anxieties slowly.

Age | estimated DOB 01/04/16

Height to top of head | 63cm

Weight | 24kg

Size | Medium

Neutered| Yes

Breed | Labrador/hound type mix

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Not tested

Mixing with cats? | No

Darcy in three words | Loves to sniff

Darcy and her sister, Mila, previously belonged to an old lady that lived nearby the shelter. They arrived at the shelter 2 years ago when the lady became ill and could no longer look after them.

Darcy is a friendly, confident, smart, funny and fairly active dog. She is happiest when she’s taken out of her pen for short walks around the shelter, but this doesn’t happen regularly. When out on the lead, she pulls initially because she is excited but then calms down. She loves to walk and be able to sniff the grass and different smells away from her pen.

Darcy is mostly happy but understandably, she and her sister often look very fed up and bored. Darcy is looking for a more rural home with lots of countryside type walks where she can explore to her hearts content.

Darcy gets on well with other dogs but doesn’t like cats!

Age | estimated DOB 10/10/17

Height to top of head | 62cm

Weight | 20kg

Size | Medium

Neutered| Yes

Breed | Mixed

Mixing with dogs? | Yes, generally submissive

Mixing with children? | Not tested

Mixing with cats? | Yes

Daisie in three words | Longing for love

Daisie was living in a small remote village near the shelter but our partner shelter got news of this, along with the news that she was in danger, and quickly rescued her. She has been living at the shelter since she was around 1 year old.

Daisie is loving, friendly and fairly confident within her pen. She is with another dog and is very submissive towards her pen mate and other dogs. She could be rehomed with another confident dog that would help lead the way and bring out her confidence.

Daisie is also quite confident with people once she knows you, she can be a little timid/shy with men but nothing extreme and nothing that couldn’t be worked through.

She walks well on the lead and doesn’t pull, but this could be because she is slightly unsure of surroundings when leaving her pen. Daisie goes for short walks around the shelter but isn’t used to regularly leaving her pen, so walking would take some time for Daisie to adapt to.

We believe that she would flourish in confidence once in a quiet home with a routine in place. She would like to go to a rural home, with a patient & understanding owner to help her build up confidence.

Age | estimated DOB 01/05/15

Height to top of head | 63cm

Weight | 26kg

Size | Medium-Large

Neutered| Yes

Breed | Segugio Italiano type mix

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Not tested

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Moose in three words | Happy go lucky

Moose was living with someone who was unfit to look after dogs. The police removed his three dogs, including Moose, and brought them to the shelter. Now Moose is awaiting the loving home he always deserved.

Moose is a confident boy with a very waggy tail. A super friendly chap with a heart of gold! He is very social and always loves having attention from you. He likes being taken for short walks away from the shelter but of course doesn’t get too many of these unfortunately.

By estimated breed type, Moose is very likely to have aspects of a typical hunting dog and be guided by his nose! He’s likely to be quite prey driven and will need lots of recall training given he is already 5 years old and set in his ways. He is not suitable for an urban lifestyle and would benefit from good access to interesting walks.

Moose is good with the other dogs he came to the shelter with, so could potentially be adopted to a home with a resident dog.

To our knowledge, Moose hasn’t had socialisation around children before so we will not be considering homes with young children for him. Similarly, given his estimated breed mix we won’t be considering homes with cats or small animals.

Age | estimated DOB 04.04.2020

Height to top of head | currently 33cm (measured 14.07.2020)

Weight | currently 8kg (measured 14.07.2020)

Neutered | Not yet, but will be before travel

Breed | Mixed

Estimated size | Large when fully grown

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Older children only

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Shaggy in three words | Likes to socialise

Please note that Shaggy will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel until September so any adoption applications will not be prioritised just yet.

Shaggy was found only a few hours old under an car in the local town with his mother and siblings. He was rescued the same day and has lived at our partner shelter in Bulgaria since.

Shaggy is a super happy lad who loves dogs and people! He is a confident and sociable little chap and would make a lovely addition to the family. Like his siblings, he enjoys sunbathing in the garden and tumbling around with the other pups at the shelter.

Shaggy is an intelligent boy and has already learned to sit for treats and begun lead walk training.

Shaggy hasn’t been tested with cats or children but he would be best suited in a home with adults or older children only. We will be assessing his suitability on a case by case basis.

The last photo shows Shaggy’s mother, for potential estimate of size.

Age | estimated DOB 04.04.2020

Height to top of head | currently 30cm (measured 14.07.2020)

Weight | currently 7kg (measured 14.07.2020)

Neutered| Not yet, but will be before travel

Breed | Mixed

Estimated size | Large when fully grown

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Older children only

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Velma in three words | Independent little lady

Please note that Velma will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel until September so any adoption applications will not be prioritised just yet.

Velma was found only a few hours old under an car in the local town with her mother and siblings. He was rescued the same day and has lived at our partner shelter in Bulgaria since.

Velma is a lovely, sweet puppy. She enjoys a fuss & cuddles from people and is slightly more calm than some of her siblings. You’ll often find Velma has gone off on her own to sunbathe on the grass – she’s independent minded and happy to rough and tumble with the other dogs or do her own thing.

Velma is just as clever as her siblings and is motivated by food. She’s already learned to sit for treats and begun lead walk training.

Velma hasn’t been tested with cats or children and we will be assessing her suitability on a case by case basis.

The last photo shows Velma’s mother, for potential estimate of size.

Age | estimated DOB 04.04.2020

Height to top of head | currently 33cm (measured 14.07.2020)

Weight | currently 8kg (measured 14.07.2020)

Neutered | Not yet, but will be before travel

Breed | Mixed

Estimated size | Large when fully grown

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Older children only

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Fred in three words | Strong willed character

Please note that Fred will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel until September so any adoption applications will not be prioritised just yet.

Fred was found only a few hours old under an car in the local town with his mother and siblings. He was rescued the same day and has lived at our partner shelter in Bulgaria since.

Fred is a real fire cracker! He is one of the liveliest and most confident of his litter – he’s first to the door when people visit to greet them! He loves attention and getting cuddles. He’s very quick to learn and loves his food so should be easy to train.

Fred loves playing and particularly causing mischief like a normal puppy! He loves going for walks and would suit an active home who enjoy going for long walks and being outdoors.

Fred can be a little feisty around food and shows some signs of resource guarding, but is improving in this respect. However, any prospective adopters would need to keep on training around this as he could regress or become worse if allowed.

Fred hasn’t been tested with cats or children but he would be best suited in a home with adults or older children only. We will be assessing his suitability on a case by case basis.

The last photo shows Fred’s mother, for potential estimate of size.

Age | estimated DOB 04.04.2020

Height to top of head | currently 30cm (measured 14.07.2020)

Weight | currently 8kg (measured 14.07.2020)

Neutered| Not yet, but will be before travel

Breed | Mixed

Estimated size | Large when fully grown

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Not tested

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Daphne in three words | Ready for adventure

Please note that Daphne will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel until September so any adoption applications will not be prioritised just yet.

Daphne was found only a few hours old under an car in the local town with her mother and siblings. He was rescued the same day and has lived at our partner shelter in Bulgaria since.

Daphne is a sweet little soul with lots of energy for a small pup. She is a confident girl, loves running around, playing with people and the other dogs at the shelter.

Daphne’s favourite things are playing, sunbathing and being outdoors. She would suit an adventurous family who like going for long walks as she loves being outside!

Daphne is very clever and has already learned to sit for treats and start lead walk training.

Daphne hasn’t been tested with cats or children and we will be assessing her suitability on a case by case basis.

The last photo shows Daphne’s mother, for potential estimate of size.

Age | estimated DOB 04.04.2020

Height to top of head | currently 41cm (measured 14.07.2020)

Weight | currently 5kg (measured 14.07.2020)

Neutered| Not yet, but will be before travel

Breed | Mixed

Estimated size | Large when fully grown

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Not tested

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Scooby in three words | Playful little pup

Please note that Scooby will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel until September so any adoption applications will not be prioritised just yet.

Scooby was found only a few hours old under an car in the local town with his mother and siblings. He was rescued the same day and has lived at our partner shelter in Bulgaria since.

Scooby is the most confident and boisterous of his siblings but he has now settled a lot and is the calmest of his siblings. He adores people, has a gentle nature and loves to please you. As he is so people focussed and motivated by mood, he is very quick to learn and has already learned to sit for treats and has begun lead walk training.

Scooby is a playful pup and loves tumbling around with the other puppies & dogs. He plays nicely with his toys and his happy to share with the other dogs.

Scooby hasn’t been tested with cats or children and we will be assessing his suitability on a case by case basis.

The last photo shows Scooby’s mother, for potential estimate of size.

Age | estimated DOB 10.04.2013

Height to top of head | 50cm

Weight | 17kg

Neutered| Yes

Breed | Mixed

Size | Medium

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Yes

Mixing with cats? | Yes

Rosie in three words | The best mummy

Please note that Rosie will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel until September so any adoption applications will not be prioritised just yet.

Rosie was found sheltered in the forest with her 6 week old puppy, Harley.

Despite likely being abandoned by previous owners into the forest, Rosie absolutely loves people and enjoys a cuddle at every opportunity she gets. She has been a superb mother to Harley and is extremely attached to him – in fact, they’d love to be rehomed together because they share such a special bond!

Rosie loves to play with Harley but she is also a calm, relaxed and gentle dog. She is happy to take herself off and have a snooze but also equally happy to be around and interact with the other dogs. Rosie isn’t too keen on bouncy, energetic, large dogs.

One of Rosie’s favourite pass-times is having the workers of the shelter give her a good brush and fuss! As well as the obvious likes being plentiful food and cuddles!

Before before rescued and arriving at our partner shelter, Rosie’s ears and tail were maimed and removed. She also tested positive for heart worm but has completed treatment and will be retested for this before leaving for the UK. Rosie will not be able to travel until September 2020, and this will only be possible should her bloods still prove good.

Age | estimated DOB 20.03.2020

Height to top of head | currently 40cm (measured 05.07.2020)

Weight | currently 8kg (measured 05.07.2020)

Neutered| Not yet, but will be before travel

Breed | Mixed

Estimated size | Medium when fully grown

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Older children only

Mixing with cats? | Yes

Harley in three words | Wants to play

Please note that Harley will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel until September so any adoption applications will not be prioritised just yet.

Harley was found by a passer by, abandoned with his mother in the forest in Bulgaria.

Harley is a friendly little chap who is so playful and proving very clever. He is going through a boisterous, puppy nipping stage at the moment, so would be best with older children or an adult home as he is still learning not to nip people. However, he is bright and will stop when redirected to chewing or playing with a toy instead. He can also already walk well on the lead and has learned to sit for treats.

Harley is a busy and energetic pup. He enjoys playing with his mum and the other dogs and would make a wonderful second dog, as he simply loves playing so much! He also loves his walks and would benefit from an active home with ample walking opportunities.

Harley was initially scared of the other shelter dogs when he was first rescued but he has since learned that these dogs are ok and mixes well with them. He is likely to feel apprehensive about new / strange dogs but soon warms to them once he trusts them. He particularly enjoys playing with his mum, Rosie, and Dumbo, another puppy from a different litter. Rosie has been a superb mother to Harley and they are extremely attached to each other – in fact, they’d love to be rehomed together because they share such a special bond!

Harley is good with cats but is intrigued by them. He can be playful though, so would need to live in a home where the cat and owners are confident and the cat already dog savvy.

Age | estimated DOB 17.05.2013

Height to top of head | 55cm

Weight | 20kg

Neutered | Yes

Breed | Mixed

Size | Medium

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Yes

Mixing with cats? | Yes

Dixie in three words | Ready for home

Please note that Dixie will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel until September so any adoption applications will not be prioritised just yet.

Dixie was found on the edge of a road in a terrible, emaciated state. If she hadn’t been found when she was, her body would have likely given up on her from malnutrition.

Dixie’s calm and kind character really shines through. Despite everything she has been through, she is so happy to be around people and loves nothing more than lazing around the house and cuddling up on the sofa. When she’s not curled up on the sofa, she enjoys laying in the garden sunbathing! She would be well suited to a home with a nice garden where she can relax. Dixie is also amazing at lead walking already, but will need some more practice as she gets stronger and more confident.

Dixie is slightly worried around thunder storms which leads us to believe that she could be nervous of loud noises. For this reason, she would be well suited to a home in a quieter area.

Dixie is good with people, dogs and even gets along fine with the cats in her foster home. She is an all around good girl and deserves her happy ending!

Our partner shelter took Dixie to the vets as soon as she was rescued because she was so malnourished. However, full bloods were taken and remarkably no organ damage or long-term impact was discovered. She has some pink pigment around her eyes and this was also checked but the vets advised there were no issues here either.

Age | estimated DOB 25.05.2017

Height to top of head | 60cm

Weight | 27kg

Neutered| Yes

Breed | Mixed

Size | Large

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Yes

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Dexy in three words | Loves a pamper

Please note that Dexy will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel until September so any adoption applications will not be prioritised just yet.

Dexy was abandoned at a hotel complex in June 2020. She was very bewildered and looked to have recently had puppies. Our partner shelter collected her from the complex and she is now in their care, waiting for a loving home.

Dexy is a very calm girl and loyal companion. She is a delightful lady, very placid and happy to be around you. She enjoys going for an amble but doesn’t have the most energy – she also loves lazing about in the garden sunbathing! She would be well suited to a family with a big garden that she can explore and make her own.

Dexy is good with other dogs but she doesn’t play very often. She likes her own space and would be perfectly happy as the only dog in the household. However, she could also live with another like minded, calm and gentle dog that wouldn’t invade her space as she can grumble when another dog pushes her boundaries.

Dexy’s favourite pass-time is having a good pamper. There’s nothing she loves more than a brush, some home comforts and cuddles. After all, she’s likely spent her whole life not knowing this kind of love exists.

Age | estimated DOB 15.03.2020

Height to top of head | currently 55cm (measured 05.07.2020)

Weight | currently 15kg (measured 05.07.2020)

Neutered| Not yet, but will be before travel

Breed | Mixed

Estimated size | Medium when fully grown

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Yes

Mixing with cats? | No

Beau in three words | A little nervous

Please note that Beau will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel until September so any adoption applications will not be prioritised just yet.

Beau was found with her mother and siblings in a local village. Mum was initially very protective of her gorgeous pups but the rescuers won her over and now the pups reside at our partner shelter, awaiting new homes.

Beau was initially very scared of anyone approaching because mum was very protective and gave off warning signals. However, mum has now been rehomed in the UK and, since leaving, the pups have begun exploring and coming out of their shells more. Beau is still fairly timid but she quickly comes around to people once the trust is built, and if she knows treats and cuddles are involved – she loves her food!

Beau can be reactive around food with other dogs. She doesn’t tend to react when people go near her when eating, however, these resource guarding signals would need to be monitored and continued to be worked upon in an adoptive home.

Beau is naturally more nervous, she can show a fear based reactivity towards new people and other dogs. She also isn’t fond of cats!

As Beau can be fearful, we are looking for an experienced owner with a calm & quiet home to help her build up confidence and work through her anxieties. Beau loves going for a walk with the other dogs and would benefit from a home with ample, quiet walking opportunities.

Age | estimated DOB 01.12.2019

Height to top of head | 35cm

Weight | 7kg

Size | Small

Neutered | No, too young

Breed | Mixed

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Yes

Mixing with cats? | Yes

Jackie in three words | Loves to explore

Please note that Jackie will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel yet so any adoption applications will not be prioritised for a few weeks.

The ‘J’ litter were born to a local dog. Their mother was spayed soon after this and the pups stayed at the home with her until recently. They were safe there but not very well taken care of. They are now in foster care in Lesvos and awaiting new homes in the UK!

The ‘J’ pups are still getting to know the outside world. They were likely very isolated during their first six months of life so everything is new to them now. They are learning very fast and proving that they love running around, exploring and sniffing the new smells! They have independent natures and would rather be exploring than cuddling right now, but their foster family are already starting to notice a difference here – they’re convinced they’ll soon be cuddle monsters!

Jackie and her siblings are very obedient, learn quickly and love to keep to their routines. They love their food more than anything else in the world – particularly ham!

Jackie was treated for erlichia, a tick borne disease, when she was first rescued and is now back to full health.

Age | estimated DOB 01.12.2019

Height to top of head | 35cm

Weight | 6.5kg

Size | Small

Neutered | No, too young

Breed | Mixed

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Yes

Mixing with cats? | Yes

Jane in three words | Discovering the world

Please note that Jane will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel yet so any adoption applications will not be prioritised for a few weeks.

The ‘J’ litter were born to a local dog. Their mother was spayed soon after this and the pups stayed at the home with her until recently. They were safe there but not very well taken care of. They are now in foster care in Lesvos and awaiting new homes in the UK!

The ‘J’ pups are still getting to know the outside world. They were likely very isolated during their first six months of life so everything is new to them now. They are learning very fast and proving that they love running around, exploring and sniffing the new smells! They have independent natures and would rather be exploring than cuddling right now, but their foster family are already starting to notice a difference here – they’re convinced they’ll soon be cuddle monsters!

Jane and her siblings are very obedient, learn quickly and love to keep to their routines. Jane loves her food more than anything else in the world – particularly ham!

Jane was treated for erlichia, a tick borne disease, when she was first rescued and is now back to full health.

Age | estimated DOB 01.12.2019

Height to top of head | 35cm

Weight | 6.5kg

Size | Small

Neutered | No, too young

Breed | Mixed

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Yes

Mixing with cats? | Yes

Jinny in three words | Blooming in foster

Please note that Jinny will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel yet so any adoption applications will not be prioritised for a few weeks.

The ‘J’ litter were born to a local dog. Their mother was spayed soon after this and the pups stayed at the home with her until recently. They were safe there but not very well taken care of. They are now in foster care in Lesvos and awaiting new homes in the UK!

The ‘J’ pups are still getting to know the outside world. They were likely very isolated during their first six months of life so everything is new to them now. Jinny is always curious, she is always interested, running around and sniffing everything! She has an independent nature and prefers to be off doing her own thing, rather than cuddling with her foster family. However, human companionship is fast growing on her and the family are positive she’ll come around to all their cuddles very soon!

Jinny and her siblings are very obedient, learn quickly and love to keep to their routines. Jinny loves her food more than anything else in this world – particularly ham!

Jinny was treated for erlichia, a tick borne disease, when she was first rescued and is now back to full health.

Age | estimated DOB 01.01.2018

Height to top of head | 45cm

Weight | 13kg

Size | Medium

Neutered | Not yet, but will be before travel

Breed | Mixed

Mixing with dogs? | Yes, but dominant personality

Mixing with children? | Older children only

Mixing with cats? | Yes

Dessy in three words | A little misunderstood

Please note that Dessy will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel yet so any adoption applications will not be prioritised for a few weeks.

Dessy was previously owned by a young couple with very young kids who lived in the local village. Dessy was originally cared for but the relationship broke down and Dessy found herself alone and chained outside of a foster carers cafe in Lesvos. We are unsure what Dessy has had to endure in her previous life but the whole turn of events has obviously affected Dessy. She originally showed a fear based reactivity towards anyone that tried to get close to her but through a lot of patience and time, our foster carer in Lesvos managed to win her trust and introduced Dessy to another foster carer who could give her the undivided love and attention she needs to start trusting people. It took her current foster carer many days to even be able to get near Dessy as she showed the same fear based reactivity, and likely will towards any new people and strangers. Through giving her the time she needs, Dessy eventually came around and now loves her foster but still struggles to bond with new people.

Dessy is ready to find her forever home in the UK but she will need an experienced owner with previous experience of fear based reactivity & nervous dogs as she is likely to regress temporarily again and be reluctant with new adopters. Once she builds trust, she is 110% devoted to her family, so much so that she can be a little territorial and protective of them.

Dessy is extremely intelligent and benefits from a strict routine. Once she knows you she is cuddly, affectionate and follows you everywhere! She also loves to indulge in a treat – this is the real way to her heart!

Dessy can be jealous around other dogs and she generally prefers to have all the attention to herself! She would prefer to be the only dog in the household, or be around a relaxed and submissive resident dog that will let her be top dog!

Although Dessy was originally living with young children, she has been through a lot since and her fear of sudden movements, loud noises & strangers makes her unsuitable for living with young children now. Dessy would prefer a home with adults only, or at least teenage children who are dog savvy.

Dessy was treated for erlichia, a tick borne disease, when she was first rescued and is now back to full health. She isn’t the biggest fan of the vets!

Age | estimated DOB 10.12.2019

Height to top of head | currently 51cm (measured 16.06.2020)

Weight | 18kg (measured 16.06.2020)

Size | Estimated large when fully grown

Neutered | No, too young

Breed | Mixed

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Older children only

Mixing with cats? | Yes

Greco in three words | Blossoming every day

Please note that Greco will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel until at least end of July / beginning of August so any adoption applications will not be prioritised for a few weeks yet.

Greco was born to a local’s dog and the local didn’t want the puppies. She gave them to a local foster carer that works closely with our partner shelter but some months later she returned with another puppy, Greco. We don’t know why she decided to keep Greco and then give him up but now Greco is ready to find his perfect forever home away from Greece.

Unfortunately Greco is likely to be have been completely isolated during his first few months of life so he is more timid and unsure of the world. He is naturally a nervous pup but once shown some love, he has a very friendly and loving personality. He comes out of his shell quickly with people that understand him and let him approach them at his own speed. His journey to confidence has been helped a lot by Ivan, his foster buddy, that he simply adores and who will soon be leaving for his home in the UK.

Greco is nervous but highly motivated by food once he gets past his initial nerves with strangers. He also loves playing with the other dogs, particularly Ivan, and would benefit from a home with another friendly & confident resident dog.

As Greco is a nervous boy we will not be considering urban or city lifestyles. Greco would be best suited to at least a semi-rural home with another dog for company.

Greco is currently living in a foster home with calm, teenage children and he gets on well with them. We will not be considering families with young children as Greco is too nervous.

Age | estimated DOB 05.02.2020

Height to top of head | currently 28cm (measured 26.06.2020)

Weight | currently 9kg (measured 26.06.2020)

Estimated size | Medium when fully grown

Neutered | No, too young

Breed | Saluki type mix

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Not tested

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Waffle in three words | I’m always moving!

Waffle and her siblings were found in Askar, Bahrain, without their mum and they were being bullied by an older, larger group of dogs. The pups had a severe case of mange and were put into quarantine kennels in order to recover & receive treatment. When they were fully recovered, our partner shelter found them a safe place to relocate to, which happens to be the office of one of the volunteer workers of the shelter as the shelter was full! The pups are now old enough to find loving homes away from Bahrain.

Waffle is such a loveable little pup and shows a real passion for life, despite her harsh past. Waffle is the most active of the litter, loves bounding about and tumbling around with her siblings!

Waffle and her siblings likely have some sighthound origins and have the potential for high prey drives.

Waffle hasn’t been tested around cats or children but could live in a home with another dog.

Age | estimated DOB 05.02.2020

Height to top of head | currently 28cm (measured 26.06.2020)

Weight | currently 9kg (measured 26.06.2020)

Estimated size | Medium when fully grown

Neutered | No, too young

Breed | Saluki type mix

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Not tested

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Parsnip in three words | The most independent

Parsnip and her siblings were found in Askar, Bahrain, without their mum and they were being bullied by an older, larger group of dogs. The pups had a severe case of mange and were put into quarantine kennels in order to recover & receive treatment. When they were fully recovered, our partner shelter found them a safe place to relocate to, which happens to be the office of one of the volunteer workers of the shelter as the shelter was full! The pups are now old enough to find loving homes away from Bahrain.

Parsnip is one of the more independent pups. She enjoys cuddling but wants attention on her terms – once she’s doing cuddling she’ll wander off and lay elsewhere. She has a lovely chilled and calm personality, she’s very bright and easily grasps sitting for treats!

Parsnip and her siblings likely have some sighthound origins and have the potential for high prey drives.

Parsnip hasn’t been tested around cats or children but could live in a home with another dog.

Age | estimated DOB 05.02.2020

Height to top of head | currently 28cm (measured 26.06.2020)

Weight | currently 9kg (measured 26.06.2020)

Estimated size | Medium when fully grown

Neutered | No, too young

Breed | Saluki type mix

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Not tested

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Juniper in three words | The brightest smile

Juniper and her siblings were found in Askar, Bahrain, without their mum and they were being bullied by an older, larger group of dogs. The pups had a severe case of mange and were put into quarantine kennels in order to recover & receive treatment. When they were fully recovered, our partner shelter found them a safe place to relocate to, which happens to be the office of one of the volunteer workers of the shelter as the shelter was full! The pups are now old enough to find loving homes away from Bahrain.

Juniper had the worst mange of the litter but is now fully recovered and despite everything she has been through she is the smiliest of the whole gang! She always loves it when people come to spend time with her – she is super friendly and thrives off of cuddles! She also loves her snacks and keep eating until she burst!

Juniper and her siblings likely have some sighthound origins and have the potential for high prey drives.

Juniper hasn’t been tested around cats or children but could live in a home with another dog.

Age | estimated DOB 07/06/17

Height to top of head | 40cm

Weight | 10kg

Neutered| Yes

Breed | Mixed

Size | Small

Mixing with dogs? | Would prefer to be the only dog

Mixing with children? | Not tested

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Mincho in three words | Learning the rules

Please note that Mincho will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel until September so any adoption applications will not be prioritised just yet.

Mincho was living outside a hotel complex in Bulgaria. He would stand in the front door and literally get under guests and employees feet in order to get some attention and scraps! Everyone at the hotel loved him but he was being a bit of a nuisance, and non-dog loving guests didn’t appreciate him. Our partner shelter collected him from the hotel complex and brought him straight to a foster home local to the shelter and now he is living at the shelter awaiting his forever home!

Mincho is such a sweetheart with an unending love for people – he just constantly wants to cuddle and be as close to you as possible. Mincho loves being doted upon and his favourite thing is having a brush & good scrub in the bath tub!

Mincho isn’t the best around other dogs, likely because he is fearful / nervous of them. He is particularly unsure around large dogs and reacts aggressively if any dogs go near his food. He has just been neutered so behaviour towards dogs could change. He’s been at our partner shelter for just over a week now and this time has gone well, although he prefers to relax in his own space and be away from other dogs. Mincho would love to be the centre of your world and have all the attention as the only pet in the household.

Mincho does have a bad habit of mouthing at people’s ankles for attention, likely a puppy behaviour he never grew out of because he wasn’t around mum & siblings to learn. Once he understands he shouldn’t do this, he does stop but this behaviour won’t disappear overnight and any adopter will need to continue teaching him the rules.

Mincho hasn’t had socialisation around children and due to his resource guarding behaviour we will only be considering experienced dog owners without children

Age | estimated DOB 30/03/20

Height to top of head | 38cm

Weight | 5kg

Estimated size | Medium when fully grown

Neutered| No, too young

Breed | Mixed

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Older children only

Mixing with cats? | Yes

Liberty in three words | Lost but found!

Please note that Liberty will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel until at least August, so any adoption applications will not be prioritised for a few weeks yet.

Our wonderful partner shelter found Lena, siblings and mum whilst on a feeding round in the local area. However, after about a month, our partner then heard another puppy crying a short distance away. Upon investigating, she found lovely Liberty, another sibling! Liberty was just skin and bones when she was found – much smaller than her siblings. Now she is back to full health and roughly the same size as her siblings. She is now ready to find her forever home with her siblings but won’t be ready to travel until at least August.

Liberty loves people and is extremely motivated by food. She is full of beans and wants to play all the time! She has a tendency of jumping up & being a little boisterous and for this reason we won’t be considering homes with young children. When Liberty gets tired she likes to come and sit with her head on your feet and she falls asleep like this. Liberty is very people orientated and doesn’t like to be left alone – so much so that she has wormed her way into regular visits to the next door neighbours house during the day!

When Liberty was first found her coat was in a terrible state but she has been having vitamins and salmon oil and it is now improving in condition.

The puppies and mother get on well with other dogs. They are living with two other dogs and are well behaved. However, Liberty’s siblings are more social with other dogs whereas Liberty prefers to keep herself to herself, she doesn’t often interact with the other dogs. She hasn’t had a huge amount of socialisation with other dogs yet so we will be watching how this develops.

They also have some limited socialisation with cats – they are interested in playing but the cat isn’t and they usually get told off.

Our partner shelter’s child helps feed / play with the pups but they haven’t had a huge amount of socialisation with kids. We will be assessing the pups suitability for a household with children on a case by case basis.

Liberty and her siblings are looking for at least a semi-rural home as they have grown up in a very rural area of Romania. We will not be considering urban environments for them.

For reference, the last photo shows the pups mother.

Age | estimated DOB 30/03/20

Height to top of head | 35cm

Weight | 5kg

Estimated size | Large when fully grown

Neutered| No, too young

Breed | Mixed

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Yes

Mixing with cats? | Yes

Lena in three words | The active one

Please note that Lena will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel until at least August, so any adoption applications will not be prioritised for a few weeks yet.

Our wonderful partner shelter found Lena, siblings and mum whilst on a feeding round in the local area. Thankfully, mum and pups were seeking shelter in an abandoned house along with 2 elderly dogs, who were only slightly perturbed by these fluffy intruders and their puppy antics! But now they’ve been rescued by our partner shelter and are being cared for until they’re big and strong enough for their forever homes in August.

Lena is forever tumbling about! She has the most energy out of all the pups and never tires – she loves to run & play all the time. It is a challenge to get a photo of her because she doesn’t keep still for very long and has a small attention span when food isn’t involved! She would love an active family that enjoy long adventure walks.

The puppies and mother get on well with other dogs. They are living with two other dogs and are well behaved. They occasionally try and play but they aren’t interested in playing, the pups eventually leave the dogs be without bother. However, they haven’t had a huge amount of socialisation with other dogs yet so we will be watching how this develops.

They also have some limited socialisation with cats – they are interested in playing but the cat isn’t and they usually get told off.

Our partner shelter’s child helps feed / play with the pups but they haven’t had a huge amount of socialisation with kids. We will be assessing the pups suitability for a household with children on a case by case basis.

Lena and her siblings are looking for at least a semi-rural home as they have grown up in a very rural area of Romania. We will not be considering urban environments for them.

For reference, the last photo shows the pups mother.

Age | estimated DOB 30/03/20

Height to top of head | 35cm

Weight | 6kg

Estimated size | Large when fully grown

Neutered| No, too young

Breed | Mixed

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Yes

Mixing with cats? | Yes

Larry in three words | The happiest pup

Please note that Larry will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel until at least August, so any adoption applications will not be prioritised for a few weeks yet.

Our wonderful partner shelter found Larry, siblings and mum whilst on a feeding round in the local area. Thankfully, mum and pups were seeking shelter in an abandoned house along with 2 elderly dogs, who were only slightly perturbed by these fluffy intruders and their puppy antics! But now they’ve been rescued by our partner shelter and are being cared for until they’re big and strong enough for their forever homes in August.

Larry is the biggest pup of the litter and has a real passion for food! He’ll take all delicious treats off to his own corner to really enjoy them!

Larry is always happy, smiling and ready to play! He loves to jump and run around – regularly getting zoomies! He is a cheeky chap with lots of energy and doesn’t like it when you don’t give him attention, he’ll affectionately tug at your trousers until you pay him attention again

The puppies and mother get on well with other dogs. They are living with two other dogs and are well behaved. They occasionally try and play but they aren’t interested in playing, the pups eventually leave the dogs be without bother. However, they haven’t had a huge amount of socialisation with other dogs yet so we will be watching how this develops.

They also have some limited socialisation with cats – they are interested in playing but the cat isn’t and they usually get told off.

Our partner shelter’s child helps feed / play with the pups but they haven’t had a huge amount of socialisation with kids. We will be assessing the pups suitability for a household with children on a case by case basis.

Larry and his siblings are looking for at least a semi-rural home as they have grown up in a very rural area of Romania. We will not be considering urban environments for them.

For reference, the last photo shows the pups mother.

Age | estimated DOB 01/08/19

Height to top of head | 55cm

Weight | 14kg

Size | Medium

Neutered| Yes

Breed | Mixed

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Yes

Mixing with cats? | Yes

Dias in three words | Super playful pup!

Please note that Dias will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel until at least end of July so any adoption applications will not be prioritised for a few weeks yet.

Dias and his 6 siblings were abandoned in a remote village in a mountainous area of Lesvos. They were rescued and fostered, and Dias is the last of the litter to be adopted despite being as fantastic as the other siblings!

Dias has a really confident and adventure-type personality! He’s spontaneous and would love to join someone on lots of fun adventures! He is super affectionate with people, enjoys playing with other dogs, digging and splashing around in water! Dias basically loves most things, including getting along well with cats and children.

Dias loves playing with other dogs and even cats! He could be rehomed to cat household but the cat would need to be confident / dog savvy & enjoy interaction as Dias is playful.

Dias is a little nervous around loud noises, including fireworks, loud car engines and busy roads. For this reason, he would be best living in at least a semi-rural area.

Age | estimated DOB 01/01/15

Height to top of head | 50cm

Weight | 10kg

Size | Small

Neutered| Yes

Breed | Mixed

Mixing with dogs? | Yes, but can be picky

Mixing with children? | Older children only

Mixing with cats? | Yes

Miloux in three words | Loves cream cheese

Please note that Miloux will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel until at least end of July so any adoption applications will not be prioritised for a few weeks yet.

Miloux has been a stray dog in the village of Skala Kydonion in Lesvos her whole life. The locals were taking care of her and they got her spayed. One particular lady made her porch a comfy space for Miloux to sleep every night and Miloux would join the lady and her own dog for walks. The locals simply couldn’t bear for Miloux to spend the rest of her life on the streets so they sought help from local rescuers and that is where our partner shelter comes in! Now Miloux is in safety at our shelter and awaiting her forever home at last.

Miloux is a pocket-sized pup with a gentle soul. Miloux’s favourite thing is treats – lots of them (except dry food – she doesn’t like that!) She’ll do anything for a tasty morsel of cream cheese! She loves exploring, wandering around having a good sniff.

She enjoys playing with small dogs (her own size!) but can feel intimidated around bigger dogs and is picky about her friends. She prefers gentle play, on her terms and could not be rehomed with a puppy or another young, high energy dog. Any resident dog would need to be older / calm-natured and well mannered.

Having spent her whole life independently, Miloux has learned to fend her herself. She will need an adopter who is experienced with nervous dogs, or is prepared for the patience needed with nervous dogs, to help her build up trust with people. Miloux needs time and lots of yummy treats to learn to love people. She prefers all four feet on the ground and doesn’t like being picked up but loves having a tummy rub from you once she knows you!

Age | estimated DOB 18.03.2020

Height to top of head | currently 40cm (measured 11.05.2020)

Weight | currently 11kg (measured 11.05.2020)

Estimated size | Medium when fully grown

Neutered | No, too young

Breed | Saluki type mix

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Older children only

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Jordan in three words | A total cutie

Jordan’s mother was given to the shelter by someone who had allergies and could no longer look after her. She told the shelter that she had sterilised the dog but it turned out that the mother was already pregnant. She was then taken into foster care so that the puppies were not born in the shelter. Jordan and her siblings were all born in a loving home and still remain in foster – you might remember the pups as our instagram ‘Puppy Cam Pups’. Well, they are now old and strong enough to make the journey to their forever homes!

Jordan and her siblings are still fairly young so their personality is still developing. At the moment Jordan is incredibly friendly and gentle natured. She has an adorable personality and loves having attention from people. She also enjoys chasing around after her siblings and the other foster dogs.

All the puppies are very different in looks – Jordan is black and white with a cute little black spot on the top of her head!

Jordan hasn’t had socialisation with cats nor young children. She is currently living in a home with a teenager and gets on very well them. For this reason, we will only be considering homes with older children.

Jordan won’t be ready to travel to an adoptive home until July/August 2020.

Age | estimated DOB 18.03.2020

Height to top of head | currently 30cm (measured 11.05.2020)

Weight | currently 9kg (measured 11.05.2020)

Estimated size | Medium when fully grown

Neutered | No, too young

Breed | Saluki type mix

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Older children only

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Francis in three words | Just quietly observing

Francis’ mother was given to the shelter by someone who had allergies and could no longer look after her. She told the shelter that she had sterilised the dog but it turned out that the mother was already pregnant. She was then taken into foster care so that the puppies were not born in the shelter. Francis and her siblings were all born in a loving home and still remain in foster – you might remember the pups as our instagram ‘Puppy Cam Pups’. Well, they are now old and strong enough to make the journey to their forever homes!

Francis and her siblings are still fairly young so their personality is still developing. At the moment Francis is the most quiet / reserved of the bunch and prefers to observe and take in the world around her. However, she is curious and smart and is blossoming in personality daily. She loves playing with her siblings and other dogs.

All the puppies are very different in looks – Francis is white all over!

Francis hasn’t had socialisation with cats nor young children. She is currently living in a home with a teenager and gets on very well them. For this reason, we will only be considering homes with older children.

Francis won’t be ready to travel to an adoptive home until July/August 2020.

Age | estimated DOB 18.03.2020

Height to top of head | currently 35cm (measured 11.05.2020)

Weight | currently 10kg (measured 11.05.2020)

Estimated size | Medium when fully grown

Neutered | No, too young

Breed | Saluki type mix

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Older children only

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Daisy in three words | I crave attention

Daisy’s mother was given to the shelter by someone who had allergies and could no longer look after her. She told the shelter that she had sterilised the dog but it turned out that the mother was already pregnant. She was then taken into foster care so that the puppies were not born in the shelter. Daisy and her siblings were all born in a loving home and still remain in foster – you might remember the pups as our instagram ‘Puppy Cam Pups’. Well, they are now old and strong enough to make the journey to their forever homes!

Daisy and her siblings are still fairly young so their personality is still developing. At the moment Daisy is the most calm and loving of the litter. She completely adores attention and cuddles from people and listens well to praise and commands. She is very playful and loves tumbling around with her siblings and other foster dogs.

All the puppies are very different in looks – Daisy is mainly white and has the smallest face out of her litter. Her foster also says she has the softest fur!

Daisy hasn’t had socialisation with cats nor young children. She is currently living in a home with a teenager and gets on very well them. For this reason, we will only be considering homes with older children.

Daisy won’t be ready to travel to an adoptive home until July/August 2020.

Age | estimated DOB 26.09.2019

Height to top of head | currently 55cm (measured 12.05.2020)

Weight | currently 18kg (measured 12.05.2020)

Estimated size | Medium when fully grown

Neutered | Yes

Breed | Mixed

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Not tested

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Theo in three words | Looking for love

Theo was brought to the shelter as a small puppy. He has spent his whole life in the shelter, no place for a young puppy. We don’t know much about his history but one things for sure, he is ready to leave the shelter behind and live with loving family now!

Theo is a very sweet boy. He loves going for little walks away from the shelter. We know he would love a big garden to run around in and be the goofy pup he’s destined to be.

Theo loves to have attention and is a cuddle monster. He can be a bit clingy and may suffer from separation anxiety so would be ideal for a family who are around often.

He has always been at the shelter with other dogs and gets on extremely well with them. He is very good friends with Rosie, who is soon to leave for her new life in the UK. We would love for Theo to be leaving with her!

Age | estimated DOB 01/02/19

Height to top of head | currently 54cm

Weight | currently 15kg

Neutered | Yes

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Not tested

Mixing with cats? | Yes

Boo in three words | Golden eyed goddess

Boo was found by a local in the nearby village and taken to our partner shelter in Bahrain. She’s extremely friendly, loves people and having cuddles. She can be a little shy to start with but not for long.

She is very submissive to other dogs and gets on with both male and female dogs of all sizes.

She wasn’t very fond of walking to start with but she is becoming more confident with every day that passes!

Boo is currently in a foster home with cats and mostly ignores them.

Age | estimated DOB 01.08.2019

Height to top of head | 45cm

Weight | 16kg

Size | Medium

Neutered | Yes

Breed | Saluki type mix

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Yes

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Suki in three words | Still very happy!

Suki was rescued in Bahrain but is now living in foster in Wales – visits can be arranged for serious adopters. Please note that the UK adoption fee will apply.

Suki was found abandoned in a junkyard in Askar, Bahrain, along with Sampson and Sadie. He had found refuge in an old tyre alongside Sampson, in an attempt to escape the scorching heat of the sun. He was extremely nervous and had zero trust in humans, so rescuing him was a real challenge. But the moment he knew he was safe and was with people who cared about him, his demeanour completely transformed. He started to seek attention from his rescuers by resting his head in their laps, finally being shown love, perhaps for the first time.

As you can see from photos and videos, all three of these Salukis show signs of unimaginable cruelty and neglect. Some of their legs are not properly formed and are shockingly bowed; the result of the unrelenting sport of dog racing, which is popular in Bahrain. Sighthound type breeds are often injected with human steroids in order to make them ‘perform better’ when racing. When this illegal practice goes wrong, leaving the dogs permanently damaged and no longer ‘valuable’, people merely toss them aside to fend for themselves, dumping them with not a care as to what happens to them next.

Local Saluki rescuers and veterinary experts in Bahrain have advised that surgery isn’t needed when the legs aren’t too disjointed. Luckily Suki & Sadie’s legs are not too damaged. Suki should be able to live a happy and comfortable life with a slight change to diet – this usually involves a reduction in protein and an increase in vitamin C taken. It is likely that Suki will suffer some arthritis in the future.

As you will see from the videos, Suki is extremely mobile – he still loves chasing around with his friends and his leg structure doesn’t affect this at all! Much like Sadie, Suki enjoys the freedom to run around on big, open green spaces.

Suki is very gentle-natured, affectionate and he loves to be the centre of attention. Now that he has learned to trust humans, he is extremely sociable and also loves making new friends of the canine variety! Suki will always greet you with tail wags and happy little chirps, even if you’ve only been gone a few minutes. He really enjoys playing and will often instigate playtime by bringing you a toy.

As with all our rescues, we’re committed to ensuring that these Salukis have a happy and healthy life. If you’re interested in adopting and would like more information about Sampson’s dietary and veterinary needs, we would be happy to talk to you. His disability does not cause him discomfort, and he plays and walks as happily as any other dog. We’re hoping that he’ll find a forever home where he can thrive, and finally live life to the fullest!

As this is a particularly special case, we are prepared to consider either an adoptive or foster home that think they could offer a good life and special care for this boy.

Age | estimated DOB 05/10/16

Height to top of head | 80cm

Weight | 22kg

Neutered| Yes

Breed | Mixed

Mixing with dogs? | Yes, but can resource guard

Mixing with children? | Not tested

Mixing with cats? | Yes

Renee in three words | Ready for home

Renee had been chained up in someones garden and was severely neglected for a long time. She seemed to manage to break free from the chain and was then found lying next to the garden fencing on the day she was rescued. Our partner shelter in Bulgaria thought she might die as she was merely skin and bone but she fought through and is a very healthy and much happier girl now.

Although Renee is happy, she would love some home comforts away from the shelter and is ready to find her perfect family now. She is lovely, calm and kind. Her favourite thing is laying next to the fire inside the shelters house.

Renee isn’t too bothered about other dogs, she will greet them but isn’t very interested in playing. She is independent and happy enough with attention from people – after all, she spent all her life in a yard with other dogs that were likely pitted against each other for food. She can also be reactive around food and would be best placed in a home as the only dog.

Renee has a strong prey drive, which may be inbuilt. She loves going on the group walks in Bulgaria with the other dogs but it is likely that she may need to stay on the lead for the rest of her life as she goes deaf when chasing prey. Any potential adopters will need to work a lot on Renee’s recall.

Renee would suit a nice country home, with a warm fire and ample opportunity to sniff to her hearts content in the British countryside!

Age | estimated DOB 01/11/19

Height to top of head | Currently 60cm (measured 02.04.2020)

Weight | Currently 11kg (measured 02.04.2020)

Estimated size | Medium/Large

Neutered| Yes

Breed | Mixed

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Not tested

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Iggy in three words | Loves his food

Iggy and his siblings were abandoned in a small village near Mytilene, Lesvos. They were then relocated to an old castle in Mytilene where a lot of stray dogs live but they were so young and, as such, were in extreme danger from older & bigger strays. When our partner in Lesvos found out this information, she stepped in and took them into her care at the shelter. Iggy isn’t the best around food with other dogs and resource guards so will be going into a foster home in Lesvos to work on this.

Iggy is a lovely pup with medium energy levels. He enjoys playing with his friends and has a gentle and kind nature with people. He loves human attention, is very eager to learn and has great potential for training, especially aided with the help of food!

However, Iggy can become jealous around food and tends to resource guard food around other dogs. For this reason, Iggy would prefer a home where he is the only dog, or an experienced dog home that would know how to manage and train Iggy not to feel threatened by this.

Iggy is the biggest of his litter.

Age | estimated DOB 15.12.2019

Height to top of head | currently 20cm (measured 24.02.2020)

Weight | currently 6kg (measured 24.02.2020)

Neutered | No, too young

Breed | Mixed

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Yes

Mixing with cats? | Yes

Faith in three words | Strong. Resilient. Courageous.

Faith was found as a tiny pup at the side of the road, after being hit by a car. The shelter took Faith to be seen by several different vets who all recommended that she be put to sleep. However, thanks to her guardian angels at the shelter in Bahrain, they decided that Faith deserved a chance and didn’t give up on her.

Faith was taken to another vet surgery where it was sadly discovered that Faith had broken bones in three different places, including her pelvis, but it was agreed that she would have the necessary operations. It was touch and go for several weeks and there were times when it didn’t look like she would make it but we are pleased to say that Faith never lost hope – she battled through each and every operation. Now nearly 2 months on from her last operation, Faith is fighting fit and doing well in her recovery.

Faith has started to walk now but still needs time to build up her muscle mass as she can be a little unsteady at times. She is much better every single day and continues to prove everybody wrong by showing just how strong she is!

Faith loves to spend her time with other dogs, being a completely normal puppy. She loves playing and sharing her toys with the others. She loves having attention and cuddles from people and is now enjoying a new lease of life on her short walks.

Faith will need a patient and experienced owner to help her build up her trust in the world again. Faith has been through a lot in her very short life and for this reason she would prefer at least a semi-rural home away from busy roads and places. She would like a home with another dog to help lead the way as she adjusts into a new home.

Overall, Faith is a strong, courageous and resilient little pup that deserves a chance just as much as the next pup.

Age | estimated DOB 06/02/15

Height to top of head | 60cm

Weight | 13kg

Neutered | Yes

Mixing with dogs? | When introduced properly

Mixing with children? | Not tested

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Daisy in three words | Nervous but nice

Daisy was rescued from Romania after she and her siblings were thrown over the wall of a shelter in a plastic bag. All of the litter were adopted a few years ago but unfortunately Daisy is still looking for her ideal home.  Her owners have made the difficult decision to seek a more suitable home for her after recognising that their urban environment is causing her a lot of stress.

When Daisy arrived in the UK as a puppy she had suffered a traumatic and inconsistent beginning through no fault of her own. She was consequently very nervous and fearful and struggled to connect with people. However, after an intensive training course and significant dedication to helping her acclimatise to her new life, Daisy calmed down and started to fit in with her new family. In this time she passed her Sensitivity course at ElmTree Dog Training and amazed everyone with her progress. She will sit, wait, do tricks and will wait to eat a treat until commanded to do so. Daisy is extremely intelligent and learns quickly.

Given her past, Daisy was socialised carefully and slowly but once thoughtfully introduced to new people she falls in love and becomes devoted to them. She has improved immensely around people but can still be wary, particularly of men. To those she loves, she sings to them, mostly including the women in the household and also the family cleaner. Daisy adores walks in the countryside where she can chase birds and squirrels to her hearts content. She loves being brushed and whilst she dislikes bath-time she puts up with it because she enjoys the end result, burying her nose into the soft towel when you dry her off.

With proper introductions, Daisy loves to play with other dogs, regularly joining group dog walks but she becomes particularly anxious when dogs run up to her.

Daisy is a lovely but nervous dog who prefers a calm home. Her current adopters have committed to consistent training and she is much improved since she first came to them. However, her anxiety, busy city life and living with another dog, means she struggles in her current home. When Daisy and her current adopters go away to the countryside where she thrives and is a much happier dog.

Daisy is a very loving that ultimately needs a quiet home in a rural area with no children or other pets. She currently shares her home with another older dog but would prefer being the solo dog in the household, where adopters could concentrate on her training and provide her with the calm environment she needs. She would also benefit from an experienced owner, or foster, who is committed to keeping up with her training and working past any ongoing behavioural traits.

Age | estimated DOB 16.11.2019

Height to top of head | currently 45cm (measured 26.06.2020)

Weight | currently 12.5kg (measured 26.06.2020)

Estimated size | Medium when fully grown

Neutered | Yes

Breed | Saluki type mix

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Not tested

Mixing with cats? | No

Maki in three words | Worthy of love

Maki was found in a suburban area living on an empty piece of land. She stayed in that particular area because one family were providing food and water for her but she is now in a foster home under the care of our partner shelter in Bahrain and looking for a permanent home outside Bahrain.

Maki has an active personality and loves being around people who want to have fun! She’d love to have an active home where she was taken on lots of exciting and varied adventures.

Maki has a tendency to become very attached to those caring for her so could suffer some separation anxiety if this wasn’t managed and trained from early on.

Maki’s favourite treat is lots of cheese! She is also partial to a nice belly rub. The only thing she hasn’t quite mastered is the stairs (yet!)

Whilst Maki can be good around other dogs, she can show some territorial behaviour around them and would need training and proper introductions to a resident dog to overcome this.

Age | estimated DOB 19.12.2019

Height to top of head | currently 25cm (measured 18.06.2020)

Weight | currently 13kg (measured 18.06.2020)

Estimated size | Medium when fully grown

Neutered | No, too young

Breed | Saluki type mix

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Yes

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Bien in three words | Will roll over!

Please note that Bien will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel until at least October so any adoption applications will not be prioritised just yet.

Bien and her siblings were found in a very busy and dangerous area of Bahrain, right near highway roads. They were relocated away from this hugely busy area to a quiet, safe and secure area until they were eventually relocated to our partner shelter. Bien is currently living in a foster home in Bahrain.

Bien is a very gentle & quiet girl. She is a little on the shy side, but once she gets to know and trust that you only mean well, she is very sweet and loving. She tends to be submissive, and would be the type of dog that could easily get bullied by other more dominant dogs. She doesn’t have a mean bone in her body! When she is confident and secure in her surroundings and gets to know other dogs she becomes playful and affectionate. She would do well in a home with a well mannered and kind dog that can give her some extra confidence in this big, bad world!

Bien loves to be cuddled and stroked, she loves having affection shown to her. She also loves her food, although her siblings usually try and steal her food as she is too nice to say anything! She also enjoys a soft, cosy bed and chewing her toys.

Bien can be head shy at first and naturally she is wary of new people.

She is currently living in a foster home in Bahrain with other dogs (of all sizes and ages) and also a young child, who she gets along well with.

Age | estimated DOB 01/05/18

Height to top of head | 66cm

Weight | 23kg

Size | Medium-Large

Neutered| Yes

Breed | Mixed

Mixing with dogs? | Yes, generally submissive

Mixing with children? | Not tested

Mixing with cats? | No

Maisie in three words | Loves to kiss!

Maisie was picked up off the streets about 1 year ago and taken to our partner shelter in Greece.

We don’t know much about Maisie’s history but one things for sure, she hasn’t let any of her past affect her! She is such a calm, gentle and kind dog. She walks nicely on the lead and isn’t known to be a puller. However she only gets irregular short walks and isn’t very active, but she’d love to be doing more! Her favourite time of the day is leaving her pen and having one on one time on a walk around the shelter grounds.

Maisie is very affectionate and loves showering people with kisses and licks. She could spend hours just sat next to you, being talked to and doted upon. She loves attention, having a cuddle and being spoiled with treats.

Maisie is good with dogs and is generally submissive to other dogs. She is ok with cats but is interested and playful around them. She could live in a household with a confident cat, with owners that know how to introduce dogs & cats with slow & gradual introductions but not for a first-time dog owner nor cat that is nervous of & dislikes dogs.

Age | estimated DOB 01/04/16

Height to top of head | 63cm

Weight | 23kg

Size | Medium

Neutered| Yes

Breed | Labrador/hound type mix

Mixing with dogs? | Yes, generally submissive

Mixing with children? | Not tested

Mixing with cats? | No

Mila in three words | Rub my belly

Mila and her sister, Darcy, previously belonged to an old lady that lived nearby the shelter. They arrived at the shelter 2 years ago when the lady became ill and could no longer look after them.

Mila is a young, active, adult dog who adores leaving her pen for short walks away from the shelter. She get’s very excited and loves sniffing the grass and plants as she goes! As she is excited, she can pull on the lead to start with but soon calms down and can walk nicely. After all, regular walks isn’t something she is used to – what dog wouldn’t be excited! We have every confidence that with some patience and a little one to one training, Mila could be great on lead.

Although Mila is still very active, she is also calm and gentle natured. Once she’s been for a good walk she is happy to cuddle up to you and have her belly rubbed! She is one of the friendliest & affectionate dogs you’ll meet. She’s confident with people but, naturally, will take some time to bond and trust new owners.

Mila socialises with other dogs well and is generally submissive in nature. She could be rehomed to a household with another friendly dog but Mila doesn’t like cats and would be best placed in a home without them.

Mila is looking for a semi-rural/rural home with some quiet, countryside walks nearby.

Mila recently had a veterinary check up and they removed a few broken teeth. She is in great health and ready to find her forever home!

Age | estimated DOB 17.12.2019

Height to top of head | currently 50cm (measured 08.07.2020)

Weight | currently 15kg (measured 08.07.2020)

Estimated size | Medium when fully grown

Neutered | No, too young

Breed | Mixed

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Yes

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Honey in three words | What an angel

Honey was brought to the shelter as a small puppy, only a few months old.

Honey is a pretty little lady with an incredibly sweet personality – she is very cuddly and is friendly with all the visitors of the shelter. She can be shy initially when it comes to new people and new experiences, but with some reassurance and trust building she warms up and flourishes.

Honey loves her food, enjoys short walks outside the shelter, having cuddles and playing with her pen mates.

Honey is generally submissive with other dogs and gets on well with all age & size dogs.

Age | estimated DOB 01/01/19

Height to top of head | 65cm

Weight | 20kg

Size | Medium-large

Neutered| Not yet, but will be before travel

Breed | Mixed

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Yes

Mixing with cats? | Yes

Marco in three words |

Please note that Marco will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel until at least end of July so any adoption applications will not be prioritised for a few weeks yet.

Marco has been straying around the local village for a few months but our partner shelter decided to act and take him in. He is such a friendly chappy and deserves a good home where he will finally be appreciated!

It’s fair to say that Marco has certainly stolen hearts for local rescuers in Lesvos! He is lovely, charming, very clever and obedient.

Marco loves people and other dogs. He enjoys his walks and having a good cuddle after a long day.

Marco is a nervous boy around loud noises – thunder, fireworks, gunshots, traffic etc. and this is likely the reason he was abandoned, for proving a useless guard dog. For this reason we will not be considering urban, city environments for his home.

Age | estimated DOB 10.01.2020

Height to top of head | currently 60cm (measured 29.06.2020)

Weight | 12kg (measured 29.06.2020)

Size | Estimated medium when fully grown

Neutered | No, too young

Breed | Mixed

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Not tested

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Leo in three words | A keen explorer

Please note that Leo will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel until at least end of July / beginning of August so any adoption applications will not be prioritised for a few weeks yet.

A couple of days after Nala was rescued, our partner shelter saw a social media post about a family in the same area giving up a puppy that looked extremely similar! Then it clicked that they must be siblings. She went to collect the puppy and reunited Leo with his likely sister, Nala. They are currently living together in the shelter.

Leo is incredibly cuddly, confident and brave. He is always hungry and just loves having treats! He’s a keen explorer, loves meeting new people and similarly to his sibling, also enjoys digging & helping re-landscape the gardens!

Leo is very good with other dogs and enjoys playing with the puppies and other dogs in the shelter.

Leo had demodex mange when he was first rescued but he is now clear of this and has a lovely, shiny coat!

Age | estimated DOB 16.03.2020

Height to top of head | currently 17cm (measured 16.06.2020)

Weight | currently 8kg (measured 16.06.2020)

Estimated size | Medium-large when fully grown

Neutered | No, too young

Breed | Saluki type mix

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Yes

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Amigo in three words | Bold and boisterous

Amigo was found with his four siblings and mother in Askar, Bahrain, an area notorious for dumping dogs to fend for themselves. It is basically a desert and often dogs are found poisoned, or will die of heat or starvation in this area.

Amigo is the most confident & bold of his siblings. He’s got a particularly excitable and boisterous personality type! He would be the perfect adventure dog (once old enough) as he loves exploring and getting up to mischief out of sight! He is not afraid to step outside his comfort zone and venture away from his mum and siblings. However, he does like curling up with them to sleep!

Amigo is currently living in a foster home in Bahrain with his four siblings and mother. He has had socialisation with children and other dogs and gets on well with them all.

Age | estimated DOB 16.03.2020

Height to top of head | currently 15cm (measured 16.06.2020)

Weight | currently 9kg (measured 16.06.2020)

Estimated size | Medium-large when fully grown

Neutered | No, too young

Breed | Saluki type mix

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Yes

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Arrow in three words | The powerhouse pup!

Arrow was found with his four siblings and mother in Askar, Bahrain, an area notorious for dumping dogs to fend for themselves. It is basically a desert and often dogs are found poisoned, or will die of heat or starvation in this area.

Arrow is the biggest pup of his litter, finely termed the powerhouse pup! He is however extremely gentle and loving, always the first one to come running for cuddles – a true soppy guy! He is confident and looks out for his other siblings as the ‘big’ brother.

Arrow is currently living in a foster home in Bahrain with his four siblings and mother. He has had socialisation with children and other dogs and gets on well with them all.

Age | estimated DOB 16.03.2020

Height to top of head | currently 15cm (measured 16.06.2020)

Weight | currently 8kg (measured 16.06.2020)

Estimated size | Medium-large when fully grown

Neutered | No, too young

Breed | Saluki type mix

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Yes

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Ace in three words | Awesome Cheeky Energetic

Ace was found with his four siblings and mother in Askar, Bahrain, an area notorious for dumping dogs to fend for themselves. It is basically a desert and often dogs are found poisoned, or will die of heat or starvation in this area.

Ace is the most fun loving puppy ever! He adores everyone and everything and his favourite pass time is play (and more play and more play!) until he is fully knackered! Once he’s tired he loves having a cuddle with you and curls up with his siblings to sleep. He and his siblings have huge appetites and love their treats! He is an incredibly cheeky little chap that provides endless fun for his foster family.

Ace is currently living in a foster home in Bahrain with his four siblings and mother. He has had socialisation with children and other dogs and gets on well with them all.

Age | estimated DOB 05.02.2020

Height to top of head | currently 28cm (measured 26.06.2020)

Weight | currently 9kg (measured 26.06.2020)

Estimated size | Medium when fully grown

Neutered | No, too young

Breed | Saluki type mix

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Not tested

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Peanut in three words | Sun worshipping sweetie

Peanut and her siblings were found in Askar, Bahrain, without their mum and they were being bullied by an older, larger group of dogs. The pups had a severe case of mange and were put into quarantine kennels in order to recover & receive treatment. When they were fully recovered, our partner shelter found them a safe place to relocate to, which happens to be the office of one of the volunteer workers of the shelter as the shelter was full! The pups are now old enough to find loving homes away from Bahrain.

Peanut is the most shy of her litter. She is very gentle, quiet and loves a belly rub. She would fall asleep in your arms whilst having her belly rubbed! She is very intelligent and loves basking in any spot of sunlight she can find.

Peanut doesn’t like being left alone and loves to have attention all the time.

Peanut and her siblings likely have some sighthound origins and have the potential for high prey drives.

Peanut hasn’t been tested around cats or children but could live in a home with another dog.

Age | estimated DOB 30/03/20

Height to top of head | 35cm

Weight | 5kg

Estimated size | Large when fully grown

Neutered| No, too young

Breed | Mixed

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Yes

Mixing with cats? | Yes

Ludo in three words | My what ears!

Please note that Ludo will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel until at least August, so any adoption applications will not be prioritised for a few weeks yet.

Our wonderful partner shelter found Ludo, siblings and mum whilst on a feeding round in the local area. Thankfully, mum and pups were seeking shelter in an abandoned house along with 2 elderly dogs, who were only slightly perturbed by these fluffy intruders and their puppy antics! But now they’ve been rescued by our partner shelter and are being cared for until they’re big and strong enough for their forever homes in August.

Ludo loves to run around and play with his siblings but is naturally the calmest of the bunch, even when food is involved! He has marvellous ears that stand upright and seems slightly confused by them – whenever he shakes, his ears knock against his head and he’ll sometimes bark and runs around in confusion! He is super friendly with people and loves napping more than the rest of the litter.

The puppies and mother get on well with other dogs. They are living with two other dogs and are well behaved. They occasionally try and play but they aren’t interested in playing, the pups eventually leave the dogs be without bother. However, they haven’t had a huge amount of socialisation with other dogs yet so we will be watching how this develops.

They also have some limited socialisation with cats – they are interested in playing but the cat isn’t and they usually get told off.

Our partner shelter’s child helps feed / play with the pups but they haven’t had a huge amount of socialisation with kids. We will be assessing the pups suitability for a household with children on a case by case basis.

Ludo and his siblings are looking for at least a semi-rural home as they have grown up in a very rural area of Romania. We will not be considering urban environments for them.

For reference, the last photo shows the pups mother.

Age | estimated DOB 30/03/20

Height to top of head | 35cm

Weight | 4kg

Estimated size | Medium when fully grown

Neutered| No, too young

Breed | Mixed

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Yes

Mixing with cats? | Yes

Lexi in three words | Perfect little princess

Please note that Lexi will not be ready for adoption / ready to travel until at least August, so any adoption applications will not be prioritised for a few weeks yet.

Our wonderful partner shelter found Lexi, siblings and mum whilst on a feeding round in the local area. Thankfully, mum and pups were seeking shelter in an abandoned house along with 2 elderly dogs, who were only slightly perturbed by these fluffy intruders and their puppy antics! But now they’ve been rescued by our partner shelter and are being cared for until they’re big and strong enough for their forever homes in August.

Lexi is the princess of the litter who enjoys staying clean and repels all notion of dirt! She has a delicate, gentle personality and enjoys getting her well deserved naps after a long day of playing with her siblings. Lexi is very friendly with people, loves treats and especially loves tummy rubs!

The puppies and mother get on well with other dogs. They are living with two other dogs and are well behaved. They occasionally try and play but they aren’t interested in playing, the pups eventually leave the dogs be without bother. However, they haven’t had a huge amount of socialisation with other dogs yet so we will be watching how this develops.

They also have some limited socialisation with cats – they are interested in playing but the cat isn’t and they usually get told off.

Our partner shelter’s child helps feed / play with the pups but they haven’t had a huge amount of socialisation with kids. We will be assessing the pups suitability for a household with children on a case by case basis.

Lexi and her siblings are looking for at least a semi-rural home as they have grown up in a very rural area of Romania. We will not be considering urban environments for them.

For reference, the last photo shows the pups mother.

Age | estimated DOB 18.03.2020

Height to top of head | currently 30cm (measured 11.05.2020)

Weight | currently 9kg (measured 11.05.2020)

Estimated size | Medium when fully grown

Neutered | No, too young

Breed | Saluki type mix

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Older children only

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Lucille in three words | Full of energy

Lucille’s mother was given to the shelter by someone who had allergies and could no longer look after her. She told the shelter that she had sterilised the dog but it turned out that the mother was already pregnant. She was then taken into foster care so that the puppies were not born in the shelter. Lucille and her siblings were all born in a loving home and still remain in foster – you might remember the pups as our instagram ‘Puppy Cam Pups’. Well, they are now old and strong enough to make the journey to their forever homes!

Lucille and her siblings are still fairly young so their personality is still developing. At the moment Lucille has an adorable personality, is very loving and has delicately soft fur! Her favourite thing is running around and playing with her siblings. She has a lot of energy and is full of character!

All the puppies are very different in looks – Lucille is black & white. One ear is all black, and the other ear is white with speckles of black. Truly unique!

Lucille hasn’t had socialisation with cats nor young children. She is currently living in a home with a teenager and gets on very well them. For this reason, we will only be considering homes with older children.

Lucille won’t be ready to travel to an adoptive home until July/August 2020.

Age | estimated DOB 18.03.2020

Height to top of head | currently 35cm (measured 11.05.2020)

Weight | currently 10kg (measured 11.05.2020)

Estimated size | Medium when fully grown

Neutered | No, too young

Breed | Saluki type mix

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Older children only

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Zelda in three words | Truly unique puppy

Zelda’s mother was given to the shelter by someone who had allergies and could no longer look after her. She told the shelter that she had sterilised the dog but it turned out that the mother was already pregnant. She was then taken into foster care so that the puppies were not born in the shelter. Zelda and her siblings were all born in a loving home and still remain in foster – you might remember the pups as our instagram ‘Puppy Cam Pups’. Well, they are now old and strong enough to make the journey to their forever homes!

Zelda and her siblings are still fairly young so their personality is still developing. At the moment Zelda is so loving and enjoys nothing more than being held! She has a fabulous, fun personality and is very gentle-natured. Zelda is very smart and she loves running around and playing with her siblings.

All the puppies are very different in looks – Zelda has a white body, beige and white face with some black shadowing around the muzzle.

Zelda hasn’t had socialisation with cats nor young children. She is currently living in a home with a teenager and gets on very well them. For this reason, we will only be considering homes with older children.

Zelda won’t be ready to travel to an adoptive home until July/August 2020.

Age | estimated DOB 18.03.2020

Height to top of head | currently 35cm (measured 11.05.2020)

Weight | currently 10kg (measured 11.05.2020)

Estimated size | Medium when fully grown

Neutered | No, too young

Breed | Saluki type mix

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Older children only

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Scott in three words | Cute and cuddly

Scott’s mother was given to the shelter by someone who had allergies and could no longer look after her. She told the shelter that she had sterilised the dog but it turned out that the mother was already pregnant. She was then taken into foster care so that the puppies were not born in the shelter. Scott and his siblings were all born in a loving home and still remain in foster – you might remember the pups as our instagram ‘Puppy Cam Pups’. Well, they are now old and strong enough to make the journey to their forever homes!

Scott and his siblings are still fairly young so their personality is still developing. At the moment Scott is a confident pup that is very playful! He’s quick to learn and loves tumbling around with his siblings and other foster dogs.

All the puppies are very different in looks – Scott is mainly white with a stripe of orange along one ear.

Scott hasn’t had socialisation with cats nor young children. He is currently living in a home with a teenager and gets on very well them. For this reason, we will only be considering homes with older children.

Scott won’t be ready to travel to an adoptive home until July/August 2020.

Age | estimated DOB 18.03.2020

Height to top of head | currently 30cm (measured 11.05.2020)

Weight | currently 9kg (measured 11.05.2020)

Estimated size | Medium when fully grown

Neutered | No, too young

Breed | Saluki type mix

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Older children only

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Gatsby in three words | Clever and confident

Gatsby’s mother was given to the shelter by someone who had allergies and could no longer look after her. She told the shelter that she had sterilised the dog but it turned out that the mother was already pregnant. She was then taken into foster care so that the puppies were not born in the shelter. Gatsby and his siblings were all born in a loving home and still remain in foster – you might remember the pups as our instagram ‘Puppy Cam Pups’. Well, they are now old and strong enough to make the journey to their forever homes!

Gatsby and his siblings are still fairly young so their personality is still developing. At the moment Gatsby is very smart and confident. He has bundles of character and loves to entertain. Like every puppy he is curious about the world around him and enjoys playing with his siblings and other foster dogs.

All the puppies are very different in looks – Gatsby is mainly white with an adorable little orange spot on his back!

Gatsby hasn’t had socialisation with cats nor young children. He is currently living in a home with a teenager and gets on very well them. For this reason, we will only be considering homes with older children.

Gatsby won’t be ready to travel to an adoptive home until July/August 2020.

Age | estimated DOB 20.12.2019

Height to top of head | currently 50cm (measured 10.05.2020)

Weight | currently 10kg (measured 10.05.2020)

Estimated size | Medium when fully grown

Neutered | No, too young

Breed | Mixed

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Yes

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Aidan in three words | Needs some reassurance

Aidan was rescued with his five siblings from the streets of Bahrain. They had taken shelter in an old, abandoned house when they were found.

Aidan is a sweet little pup but he is more nervous than his sibling, Popcorn. Aidan is a happy puppy who lives his food and playing with people.

Aidan is currently living in a foster home with Popcorn and they love playing with each other! He is also living with children of varying ages and gets on well with them.

In his home environment and around his brother he is very happy and confident but when in new situations/environments he is more unsure. He’s not as good at walking on the lead and will likely take a little longer to settle and adapt in a new home.

Like his brother, he doesn’t like the car but with some positive reinforcement we are sure he could conquer these fears!

Age | estimated DOB 20.12.2019

Height to top of head | currently 50cm (measured 10.05.2020)

Weight | currently 10kg (measured 10.05.2020)

Estimated size | Medium when fully grown

Neutered | No, too young

Breed | Mixed

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Yes

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Popcorn in three words | Just loves life

Popcorn was rescued with his five siblings from the streets of Bahrain. They had taken shelter in an old, abandoned house when they were found.

Popcorn is a happy chappy – he’s very easy going, happy and loving! He loves to eat, everything and all the time!

Popcorn is currently living in a foster home in Bahrain. He’s living with a young child and gets on well with him. He also loves playing with other dogs, especially his brother!

Popcorn has been on short walks and generally walks well on the lead but needs some more training.

Popcorn likes to eat in peace and doesn’t like noise/people around him when he eats. He also dislikes the car but with some more exposure we’re sure he could learn to love it eventually!

Age | estimated DOB 03.11.2019

Height to top of head | currently 35cm (measured 30.04.2020)

Weight | currently 10kg (measured 30.04.2020)

Estimated size | Medium when fully grown

Neutered | Yes

Breed | Mixed

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Not tested

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Princess in three words | Full of love

Princess was surrendered by her owner when she decided she could no longer look after her.

Princess is such a gentle soul – she loves to play and have attention, which she doesn’t get half as much of as she deserves living in the shelter with hundreds more dogs.

Princess is very calm, controlled and intelligent. She has a fabulous ability to read people and dogs – she reads social cues very well and knows when a dog has had enough playing, or just wants alone time. She is never known to overstep boundaries and just wants to please. She loves being near people and other dogs and would love to go to a home where she can completely doted upon by her adopters. Similarly she would also love to go to a home with another dog for company.

Princess loves playing with people and other dogs. She enjoys having tasty treats, going for walks and is very receptive to the minimal training she has had. She is a real cuddle bug with so much love to give!

Age | estimated DOB 25.01.2020

Height to top of head | currently 57cm (measured 28.05.2020)

Weight | currently 9kg (measured 28.05.2020)

Estimated size | Medium

Neutered | No, too young

Breed | Mixed

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Older children only

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Frank in three words | Treats, tickles, attention!

Frank was found in the desert around 8 weeks old with his siblings and mother. Unfortunately Frank was the only pup the rescuer could persuade to come over and be brought to safety.

Frank is currently living in foster in Bahrain and is loving all the attention he’s getting! He loves to play and responds very well to treats and being rewarded. He is very people orientated within the home and loves to amidst the action, he’s not so good at being left alone! However, he hasn’t had much exposure to ‘new’ people so may still be initially nervous of strangers.

Frank is currently living with teenage children and gets on well with them. He can be a little boisterous and play bites like any puppy, so we looking for a home with older children only.

Frank is great at walking on the lead and gets on well with all dogs. He mixes with the neighbours dogs regularly and loves playing. He will sometimes bark at other dogs when passing them on the street.

Frank is a very good boy and sleeps all night in his crate and is toilet trained. However, any potential adopter will need to bear in mind that with a big environmental change this could all change and you would need to be prepared to start from scratch on both crate and toilet training

Frank is a little scared of scooters and doesn’t like being alone, he will likely have some separation anxiety and will need some separation training.

Frank is looking for a family that have patience and some previous dog knowledge in order to help train him through the puppy behaviours. With a bit of training he will not disappoint!

Age | estimated DOB 02/01/18

Height to top of head | 68cm

Weight | 24kg

Size | Large

Neutered| Yes

Breed | Collie/Labrador/GSD type mix

Mixing with dogs? | Yes, but can be picky about her friends

Mixing with children? | Not tested

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Georgia in three words | Eager to please

Georgia was found in a terribly skinny state with an old rope around her neck – the rope had been there for so long that it was embedded into her neck. She spent weeks at the vets and then a few further weeks needing daily care and attention whilst at the shelter in order to help her neck heal. We don’t know where she came from but it seems like she escaped from whatever prison-type place she was being kept. Georgia is back to full health now and you wouldn’t know she had suffered such neglect – her coat has grown back beautifully long around her neck!

Despite Georgia’s past she is one the friendliest dogs you’ll meet – she is super affectionate, eager to please and would be a very loyal companion! She is very people orientated and loves all the attention she can get. She particularly enjoys having her tummy rubbed (as you can see!)

Georgia likes going on short walks away from the shelter – she gazes up at the volunteers with her big brown eyes just waiting for her turn to leave her pen. She’s almost bursting with excitement at the prospect of going for a walk! She is happy, waggy-tailed, cuddle monster that would love to be in a home that could her for regular walks and give her all the attention she deserves.

Georgia gets on well with other dogs and enjoys playing with them but can be picky about who she prefers to play with and would like to be the only dog in the household so she can get lots of undivided attention!

Georgia is an all around happy dog, she is super clever, wants to please and generally very easy going. We think she’d pick up simple commands very quickly because she is so intelligent and receptive to people. She’s a large sized dog but is a big softie with a heart of gold – she’s very soppy and likes a cuddle!

Georgia would be best suited to at least a semi-rural home.

Age | estimated DOB 01/09/15

Height to top of head | 63cm

Weight | 20kg

Size | Medium

Neutered| Yes

Breed | Mixed

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Not tested

Mixing with cats? | Yes

Georgie in three words | Happy go lucky

Georgie and his friend were rescued from the streets as young pups. Georgie’s friend was rehomed to the UK last year but Georgie still waits for the day he too can leave.

Georgie is calm, confident and friendly. He really enjoys going for short walks with the volunteers, he isn’t really a puller but this would need to be trained and maintained once in a new home where walks are likely to be far more exciting! He’s full of confidence and would make a perfect adventure dog!

Georgie has a lovely, long, curly tail that is often up high, curling over his back! He loves being stroked and talked to and would make a wonderful companion.

Georgie likes other dogs and interacts with them well. He generally ignores cats but he doesn’t see them very often. He could be adopted into a cat savvy household, with slow and gradual introductions.

Age | estimated DOB 01/09/16

Height to top of head | 71cm

Weight | 28kg

Size | Large

Neutered| Yes

Breed | Collie type mix

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Not tested

Mixing with cats? | No

Emma in three words | What a beauty

Emma previously had an owner but when he decided to move to another country, he dropped Emma at the shelter without giving any history, not even her name. Our partner shelter in Greece named her Emma and microchipped her for the first time. Now she’s ready to find a loving home away from Greece.

Emma is a calm, gentle and happy (as can be) girl – she continuously wags her tail when you give her attention and loves nothing much than a good cuddle and stroke.

Emma likes other dogs but isn’t very bothered with socialising or playing. She simply craves the love of people! She could live in a home with another dog but she likely wouldn’t be interested in playing with a resident dog.

Emma enjoys her short walks around the shelter and doesn’t pull on the lead, although this would need to be consistently trained when in a new home. She’d be a perfect adventure dog as she is confident and loves exploring.

Emma has a very thick coat of fur and this isn’t ideal for the extreme heat in Greece. She mainly spends her time sheltering away from the sun and relaxing in the corner of her pen, as too much activity makes her very hot. In this way, she’s very prepared for the cooler temperatures of the UK!

Emma gets along with people and animals alike, but her one dislike is cats!

Age | estimated DOB 04.12.2019

Height to top of head | currently 22cm (measured 30.04.2020)

Weight | currently 7.5kg (measured 30.04.2020)

Estimated size | Medium

Neutered | No, too young

Breed | Mixed

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Yes

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Charlie in three words | One smart cookie!

Charlie was found wandering the streets in Bahrain by a local rescuer. He was promptly brought him to our partner shelter and he is now fit, healthy and ready to go to his perfect home!

Charlie is very excitable and full of energy! He loves having a playmate and chasing around with other dogs. He’d love to go to home with another playful dog! Charlie is great with both big and small dogs and tends to be submissive in play style.

Charlie loves taking long walks along the beach with his foster family. He is also partial to a little bit of paddling in the sea!

Charlie is incredibly intelligent and easily trainable! He is very receptive and will do anything for a treat.

Age | estimated DOB 01.01.2020

Height to top of head | currently 25cm (measured 30.04.2020)

Weight | currently 9.3kg (measured 30.04.2020)

Estimated size | Medium

Neutered | No, too young

Breed | Mixed

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Yes

Mixing with cats? | Yes

Dino in three words | A little star

Dino was dumped outside of our partner shelters gates as a small puppy. We don’t know much about his background but upon arrival he was very friendly with people so we can only assume he was in a home temporarily and interacting with people, before being abandoned by them.

Dino is a truly gorgeous soul – his personality shines just as much as his gorgeous and unique looks! He is patient, loving, gentle and kind. He gets on with everyone but can be a little unsure of people to start with. Food is by far his favourite thing in the world (closely followed by sunbathing!)

Dino first lived in the shelter with his good friend Minnie but Minnie is now adopted within the UK. Dino is still in foster in Bahrain and delighting in all the home comforts! He socialises well with other dogs within the foster home and is very submissive in personality. He is also currently living with a cat who he gets on fine with.

Dino loves a good walk with his foster family, they’ve even been testing his recall in safe environments and he is very receptive to training!

Dino suffers from separation anxiety and doesn’t like being left, even for short periods of time, so would be best placed in a home where the family were around often and could gradually desensitise him to these anxieties. When left alone, Dino does like to bark and whine!

Dino is looking for a semi-rural/rural/countryside home, away from urban stimuli as he can be nervous and timid of busy environments.

When Dino was originally surrendered to the shelter he was suffering with a bacterial infection but he has since been treated and is nearly clear of this now.

Age | estimated DOB 19.12.2019

Height to top of head | currently 50cm (measured 21.04.2020)

Weight | currently 10kg (measured 21.04.2020)

Estimated size | Medium-large when fully grown

Neutered | Yes

Breed | Saluki/Labrador type mix

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Yes

Mixing with cats? | Yes

Bear in three words | Loves to run

Bear and his sibling, Bella, were found on the side of road in Bahrain together. Being so little and obviously a very dangerous place for any dog, they were both rescued by our partner shelter. Bear is now living in a foster home in Bahrain and lapping up all the attention of his foster family!

Bear is full of energy and delights in being able to chase around with his sister in the garden! Bear would be the perfect companion for someone who loves the outdoors as he is very active!

Bear socialises with all dogs and loves playing. He also likes chewing his toys and bedding down next to you after a long day for cuddles and a nap.

Bear is a curious little cub and loves exploring the outdoors. He enjoys being outside, laying on the grass with his sister and instigating play time.

Like his sister, Bear can be a little startled by loud noises and hectic places so would be best suited at least a semi-rural home.

Age | estimated DOB 19.12.2019

Height to top of head | currently 50cm (measured 21.04.2020)

Weight | currently 10kg (measured 21.04.2020)

Estimated size | Medium-large when fully grown

Neutered | Yes

Breed | Saluki/Labrador type mix

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Yes

Mixing with cats? | Yes

Bella in three words | Quietly navigating life

Bella and her sibling, Bear, were found on the side of road in Bahrain together. Being so little and obviously a very dangerous place for any dog, they were both rescued by our partner shelter. Bella is now living in a foster home in Bahrain and lapping up all the attention of her foster family!

Bella is a happy-go-lucky little lady and loves nothing more than chewing her toys and playing with her best canine friends – she can be a little timid with dogs until she knows them but is then more than happy to chase around after them and play fight. She is extremely close with her brother Bear and loves playing with him!

Bella loves to snuggle up to you and is very loving, kind and gentle. She can be a little wary around strangers and new situations but once comfortable she is perfectly content! She is very at home in her own space, she’ll just need a patient adopter who is willing to work on her confidence and take things very slowly.

Bella can be startled by hectic/loud places and she isn’t the biggest fan of unknown delivery drivers & doorbells but we’re confident this could be worked through with gradual introductions and positive reward based training!

Bella’s perfect home would be away from the hustle and bustle of city life – she’d prefer a calm and quiet home, ideally at least semi-rurally.

Bella is very curious and loves adventures with her favourite people, she would make a great companion for an active family who enjoy exploring the outdoors!

Age | estimated DOB 01.08.2019

Height to top of head | 40cm

Weight | 14kg

Size | Medium

Neutered | Yes

Breed | Saluki type mix

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Yes

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Sampson in three words | Deserves a chance

Sampson was rescued in Bahrain but is now living in foster in Surrey – visits can be arranged for serious adopters. Please note that the UK adoption fee will apply.

Sampson was found abandoned in a junkyard in Askar, Bahrain, along with Suki and Sadie. He had found refuge along with Suki in an old tyre that was lying around, in an attempt to escape the scorching heat of the sun. He was extremely nervous and had zero trust in humans, so tempting him out of the tyre and into safety was a real challenge. Sampson was particularly fragile and in a poor condition. Eventually, Sampson emerged with his tail wagging; it was as if he knew that he was finally safe.

As you can see from photos and videos, all three of these Salukis show signs of unimaginable cruelty and neglect. Some of their legs are not properly formed and are shockingly bowed; the result of the unrelenting sport of dog racing, which is popular in Bahrain. Sighthound type breeds are often injected with human steroids in order to make them ‘perform better’ when racing. When this illegal practice goes wrong, leaving the dogs permanently damaged and no longer ‘valuable’, people merely toss them aside to fend for themselves, dumping them with not a care as to what happens to them next.

Sampson is the worst affected out of the three rescue Salukis. He has been seen by a veterinary expert in Bahrain who has provided a comprehensive report of findings. Unfortunately, Sampson’s humerus and radius-ulna bones are deformed and he has severe bowing of the legs. Sampson also has arthritis in the left carpus and possibly other joints. A veterinary expert in the UK has also seen the photos, videos and report and stated that surgery isn’t necessary if Samson’s quality of life is sustainable as is. This is because it’s not possible to surgically correct the alignment of Sampson’s limbs, and so trying to do so would cause unnecessary distress.

Sampson is an extremely gentle, laid back and sweet-natured boy. Sampson is everybody’s friend and he would be the perfect sofa cuddle-buddy. He prefers to spend time with people who give him lots of attention instead of playing around, as he can’t chase around quite so much as Suki and Sadie. However, he does enjoy a good burst of running and will then relax with you!

Sampson is remarkably courageous and strong willed, despite his harsh beginnings, he does not allow it to define either his personality or love for life. Sampson‘s strong will is evident in his brave strides and independent attitude. Sampson is the perfect companion for someone with a calm, quiet and mellow lifestyle, who is happy to let him walk and play at his own pace.

As with all our rescues, we’re committed to ensuring that these Salukis have a happy and healthy life. If you’re interested in adopting and would like more information about Sampson’s dietary and veterinary needs, we would be happy to talk to you. His disability does not cause him discomfort, and he plays and walks as happily as any other dog. We’re hoping that someone will give him the second chance at happiness that he so deserves.

Age | estimated DOB 01.08.2019

Height to top of head | 45cm

Weight | 16kg

Size | Medium

Neutered | Yes

Breed | Saluki type mix

Mixing with dogs? | Yes

Mixing with children? | Yes

Mixing with cats? | Not tested

Sadie in three words | A bright spark

Sadie was found abandoned in a junkyard in Askar, Bahrain, along with Sampson and Suki. She had found refuge under an old, derelict porter cabin, in an attempt to escape the scorching heat of the sun. She was extremely nervous and had zero trust in humans, so tempting her out with food was a real challenge. Sadie proved the most difficult to rescue and it was a long wait until Sadie felt safe enough to emerge on her own. But the moment she knew she was safe and was with people who cared about her, her attitude completely changed; it’s as if she knew she was finally safe.

As you can see from photos and videos, all three of these Salukis show signs of unimaginable cruelty and neglect. Some of their legs are not properly formed and are shockingly bowed; the result of the unrelenting sport of dog racing, which is popular in Bahrain. Sighthound type breeds are often injected with human steroids in order to make them ‘perform better’ when racing. When this illegal practice goes wrong, leaving the dogs permanently damaged and no longer ‘valuable’, people merely toss them aside to fend for themselves, dumping them with not a care as to what happens to them next.

Local Saluki rescuers and veterinary experts in Bahrain have advised that surgery isn’t needed when the legs aren’t too disjointed. Luckily Sadie & Suki’s legs are not too damaged. Sadie should be able to live a happy and comfortable life with a slight change to diet – this usually involves a reduction in protein and an increase in vitamin C taken. It is likely that Sadie will suffer some arthritis in the future.

As you will see from the videos, Sadie is extremely mobile – she still loves chasing around with her friends and her leg structure doesn’t affect this at all! Much like Suki, Sadie enjoys the freedom to run around on big, open green spaces.

Sadie has become a very sociable girl and would be a pleasant and calm-natured addition to any family. She has a well-rounded character; mostly calm and gentle, but energetic come playtime! Sadie is very eager to please and gets excited when being praised or receiving attention. She is very alert, bright and is already showing signs of being a fast learner with a willingness to learn commands.

As with all our rescues, we’re committed to ensuring that these Salukis have a happy and healthy life. If you’re interested in adopting and would like more information about Sadie’s dietary and veterinary needs, we would be happy to talk to you. Her disability does not cause her discomfort, and she plays and walks as happily as any other dog. We’re hoping Sadie will find a home where love and playtime is in abundance!

As this is a particularly special case, we are prepared to consider either an adoptive or foster home that think they could offer a good life and special care for this girl.