2...This gorgeous girl came into our care with a litter Puppies, but is now ready for someone to look after her for a change....are able to guide her through her initial training and show her that the outside world is nothing to be afraid of. Harpy is a sweet angel who would prefer to live with another dog in the house, pending a successful meet at our centre. She is such a...
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Cardiff, Glamorgan (14mi)
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3...with a resident dog, as she is super tolerant of all dogs but also loves a game of chase! Any children in the home would...the cutest thing you've ever seen. She is an active girl, so will need a home that are willing to take her for fun walks, where she can take in all the sights and smells. She's a really sweet, lovely girl and her new family will be so so lucky to...
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Cardiff, Glamorgan (14mi)
3...Could you be Grape's perfect match? Grape is a Chihuahua cross. We have minimal home history for Grape, however she tries her best to be housetrained and settles well here so should be ok being left home alone for a few hours. She has been worried with car travel and traffic so will benefit from further training with this and prefer her new home to be in a low traffic...
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Evesham, Worcestershire (61mi)
2...She has shown reactive behaviours towards large dogs and is avoidant of traffic so will prefer living in a low traffic and dog populated area. Could you be Gwen's perfect match? Gwen is only 11 months old and has come into our care from a welfare situation. She will benefit from a family willing to introduce the basics, such as housetraining, being left alone and...
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Evesham, Worcestershire (61mi)
2...but has shown some reactive behaviours towards large dogs. This would be pending a successful mix in the centre prior to adoption. Although we have no history for her around cats, she could potentially live with them, following a successful scent swap. She’ll then need a gradual introduction to her new feline friend, being kept apart to begin with. Could you be Gin's...
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Evesham, Worcestershire (61mi)
1...secondary school age. She does find interacting with other dogs worrying but does travel well in the car so enjoys going on trips...Maybelle's perfect match? Maybelle is a 10 year old Chihuahua who is currently being a wonderful house guest out in her foster home. She is able to be left to her own devices for a few hours and tends to snooze the time away. Maybelle does...
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Evesham, Worcestershire (61mi)
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...on her terms. She gets on brilliantly with other dogs and may even gain confidence from having a calm canine friend, though she could also thrive as the only dog in a peaceful, patient home. Fig walks nicely on the lead, travels well, settles quietly overnight, and isn’t bothered by everyday household noises, she just needs time, reassurance, and a safe cosy spot...
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Telford, Shropshire (75mi)
2...ideal home Mabel is a 5-year-old Chihuahua who is looking for a home where she can get plenty of cuddles. She would like to be the only dog in the household and would suit a family with children aged 5+ who are happy to share their space and time with a very affectionate little companion. Leaving hours will need to be kept minimal initially and built up slowly, as...
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Newton Tony, Wiltshire (75mi)
1...home Beautiful little Bambi is an 11 year old Chihuahua who is ready to find her forever home. She's currently living off site in a foster home where she is really loving all the comforts of home life. She's slowly getting the hang of her housetraining so her new family will need to continue this with her as she settles. As an older lady, she much prefers the quiet life...
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Kenilworth, Warks (83mi)
2...other. They are looking for a home where they are the only dogs in the home but could potentially live with a dog if it was the...fit for them, although they can bark at new dogs initially. Their new home would ideally allow them to have free roam around the house as they so love being cuddled up on the sofa and Ricco is very good at tucking himself in under the...
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Mid Glamorgan, Wales (53mi)
3Millie's ideal home Millie is looking for a family with are around most of the day. She can live with young adults aged 15 + but no other pets. Millie needs a quiet environment and needs to walk in areas that are not too busy. Once settled you will see Millie’s true personality start to shine through. Could you be Millie's perfect match? If you are looking for a chilled out
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Wymeswold, Leicestershire (118mi)
4...Both she and Angel are fairly comfortable around other dogs but they don't show any real desire for interaction and are happy in each other's company. She is very foody and eats her food well, and she loves a treat which she takes very nicely.
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Liverpool, Merseyside (119mi)
4...days curled up together. Ten-year-old Angel is a curious girl who likes to explore new places thoroughly before deciding to ...Both dogs would benefit form a safe space being set up in their new home, somewhere they can retreat to if feeling worried or overwhelmed by anything. Both she and Sophie are fairly comfortable around other dogs but they don't show any real...
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Liverpool, Merseyside (119mi)
4...predictable routine. Skye can be cautious towards other dogs when she’s out on walks, so she would be happiest as the only dog in the household. She will also need some practical support, such as help getting in and out of the car. Could you be Skye's perfect match? Skye is an incredibly loving, devoted little companion once she’s had time and feels comfortable around...
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex (139mi)
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...with a small dog but can feel worried around larger dogs, so careful introductions would be important. She can live with children aged 8+ who understand how to be gentle and respectful with her. Could you be Tinks's perfect match? Tink would suit a home where she can enjoy plenty of companionship, cuddles, and play, balanced with time to relax. She can be left alone...
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Wickford, Essex (159mi)
4...a calm, adult-only home with no other pets, including dogs, cats, or small furries, and no children. She has a medium energy level and, once settled, can be left for up to four hours. A secure, private garden is a must, giving her a safe space to explore at her own pace without pressure. Ruby would thrive with adopters who don’t expect an “out and about” dog, but...
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Wickford, Essex (159mi)
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...her space to rest when needed. Pearl is worried by other dogs so would like to be the only pet in the home so she can have all...and has little training so far, she is a foodie girl so once she has had time to settle in she could be enticed to engage in training in short, sweet sessions with the help of a tasty treat. She would like her own private, secure garden...
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Chestfield, Kent (184mi)
3...ideal home Meet cuddly girl Chyna, an almost 14 year old Chihuahua cross who will definitely steal your heart. She just wants...to rest when needed. Chyna can be quite indifferent with dogs, preferring the company of people, so would be able to live with...happiest with walks in quieter areas, although she can see dogs with no issue. She has a little training under her belt, she knows...
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Chestfield, Kent (184mi)
1...her sister, but they can both be unsettled and reactive to dogs and things that they aren't sure of. This adorable pair would love...They require their own direct access into a fully chihuahua proof garden. They'd be able to share their home together, but wouldn't be able to share with any other dogs or cats. Any children should be around secondary school age due to...
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Glasgow, Scotland (294mi)
1...her sister, but they can both be unsettled and reactive to dogs and things that they aren't sure of. This adorable pair would love...They require their own direct access into a fully chihuahua proof garden. They'd be able to share their home together, but wouldn't be able to share with any other dogs or cats. Any children should be around secondary school age due to...
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Glasgow, Scotland (294mi)
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