Our dogs

Hank

Breed : Mastiff

D.O.B : 16/06/2023

Sex : Male neutered

Weight: 53KG

Temperament : boisterous, friendly

Home I need :

Meet Hank 💛

Hank came into Ferne as a stray and, after spending time in foster care, is now ready to find his forever home.  He has been affectionately nicknamed ‘Doofy’ by his carers which is a bit of a reflection of his personality!  He is a big bundle of fun who has zero concept of his own size.

He’s a big, handsome boy with lots of energy and strength. Hank is very strong on the lead, so he’ll need ongoing training in his new home, especially with lead manners and recall when off lead. He will come with behavioural support while he is still learning.  While he can be boisterous and pull towards other dogs when on the lead, he has shown himself to be friendly with some dogs when off lead, any introductions would need to be done carefully.  He has been working well with a behaviourist and his fosterer on being able to pass other dogs and ignore them, this will need to be continued.  Hank has great capacity for learning and enjoys the training.  He even spent a week being a teaching dog for a group of dog trainer students here at the Sanctuary

Hank will need an experienced, large breed owner who is committed to continuing to work on his training.   Ideally he would suit being in a quieter location with less distractions to help him focus and progress with his life skills.

Hank does have a strong prey drive and will chase cats, so he’ll need a cat-free home.

The good news is that Hank is house trained, comfortable being left alone for 2–3 hours. Hank is happy to hop into a car but does get travel sick,  He could live with older teenagers (13+) following careful introductions. This is due to his sheer size and enthusiasm!

If you think you could offer Hank the home he deserves, please apply online — he can’t wait to meet you!

 

 

Rosie

Breed : Labrador x

D.O.B : 14/05/2019

Sex : Female

Weight: 35KG (Overweight)

Temperament : Sweet, friendly

Home I need :

🐾 Meet Rosie – Waiting Patiently for Her Forever Home 🏡❤️

Sweet Rosie has come into rescue through no fault of her own 💔 and is now desperately hoping to find a loving forever family where she can finally feel safe, settled, and cherished.

This lovely older girl has so much love to give 🐶💕 She adores attention, loves a fuss, and just wants someone to give her the chance she truly deserves.

✅ House trained

✅ Travels well in the car 🚗

✅ Friendly with other dogs on and off lead 🐕

✅ Can be left for around 2–3 hours ⏰

✅ Could live with older children aged 11+ after careful introductions 👦👧

✅ Walks beautifully on a loose lead

she’s also quite clever — she can open doors 🚪😅

🚫🐱 Rosie will chase cats, so she is looking for a cat-free home.

All Rosie wants is a warm bed, kind words, and someone to love her for the rest of her days 🥹❤️ She has great potential and so much affection to give to the person willing to open their heart and home to her.

If you think you could be Rosie’s happy ending ✨🏡 please apply online — Rosie can’t wait to meet you.

Bailey

Breed : HUSKY X GSD

D.O.B : 14/04/2017

Sex : Male neutered

Weight: 40KG

Temperament : Gentle, friendly

Home I need :

He lost his owner… and now he’s lost his home too. 💔

Bailey didn’t do anything wrong. The only thing that changed was that the person he loved sadly passed away. Now this older boy is in rescue, confused and waiting for someone who isn’t coming back.

Bailey is a lovely, gentle soul who still has so much love left to give. He’s friendly with other medium/large dogs off lead but can be reactive to smaller dogs on lead/off lead, Bailey is house trained, walks beautifully on a loose lead, loves water, loves being groomed, travels well, and is used to being left for a few hours. He’s also been socialised with children aged 10+.

He will chase cats and doesn’t have recall off lead, but what Bailey truly needs right now is simple — a safe home, a soft bed, and someone to love him again.

He’s already lost everything once. Please don’t let him spend the rest of his days waiting in a kennel.

🐾 Can you give Bailey the loving home he deserves for his golden years?

Please apply online if you can help.

 

Leo

Breed : German Shepherd x

D.O.B : 01/12/2020

Sex : Male neutered

Weight: 40KG

Temperament : Lively, friendly

Home I need :

🐾 Meet Leo – Looking for His Forever Home 🏡❤️

Handsome Leo is searching for a loving forever family 🐶💙 This big, happy boy has so much love to give and will make a wonderful companion in the right home.

✅ House trained

✅ Travels well in the car 🚗

✅ Loves playing ball 🎾

✅ Great recall 👏

✅ Previously lived with other dogs 🐕

✅ Can be left for around 3–4 hours ⏰

Leo could live with older children aged 13+ 👦👧 after careful introductions.

When out on walks, Leo generally ignores other dogs 🦮 but he can sometimes be reactive and is very strong on the lead 💪🐾. He will need continued training and support to help him walk nicely on a loose lead.

🚫🐱 Leo will chase cats, so he is looking for a cat-free home.

If you think you could offer this big lovable boy the forever home he deserves 🏡❤️, please apply online today.

Manny

Breed : Belgium Malinois x

D.O.B : 01/05/2023

Sex : Male

Weight: 29kg

Temperament : Lively, friendly

Home I need :

Manny 💔🐾

This handsome boy hasn’t had the easiest start in life… found as a stray, with no one coming forward for him, Manny’s time sadly ran out at the pound. He was just hours away from being put to sleep — until a space opened up and he was saved at the very last moment.

Now he’s safe… but what he truly needs is a place to finally call home.

Manny is a sweet, affectionate dog who absolutely loves treats — and that makes him eager to learn! He’ll need some help with the basics like walking nicely on a lead, recall, and possibly house training. With patience, consistency, and lots of tasty rewards, he has so much potential to blossom.

He travels well and enjoys the company of calm, friendly dogs when off lead. However, Manny does have a strong instinct to chase cats, so he’ll need a cat-free home. As we don’t know much about his past, any time left alone should be built up slowly and gently. Manny could live with children age 13 upwards after careful introductions.

More than anything, Manny just needs someone to show him kindness, stability, and love — things he may never have truly known.

He’s been given a second chance… now he just needs someone to take it with him. 🏡❤️

If you can offer Manny the safe, loving home he deserves, please apply online.

 

Shadow

Breed : Saluki x

D.O.B : 27/08/2019

Sex : Male neutered

Weight: 23KG

Temperament : Lively, friendly

Home I need :

🐾 Meet Shadow (aka Shadrack)

Shadow is a big-hearted goofball looking for his forever home — one that’s adults-only and filled with patience, understanding, and love.

This handsome sighthound came to us as a welfare case after living in a car, so the world is still a pretty new and sometimes overwhelming place for him. Because of this, Shadow needs someone who will take things slowly, helping him build confidence through calm, positive experiences and continued training.

Shadow can get overexcited or bark in new situations — sometimes he just doesn’t quite know what to do with all his energy! But once you’ve earned his trust, you’ll find he’s incredibly funny, affectionate, and loyal. He’s the kind of dog who will keep you smiling every day.

🌳 Shadow’s ideal home:

Adults-only and in a quiet, rural area

Patient owner willing to go at his pace

No cats or small furries (he has a strong prey drive!)

Best as the only dog in the home

🎾 What Shadow loves:

Playing with toys and having zoomies

Walks on a loose lead

Spending time with people he trusts

Relaxing after a good play session

🚗 Other notes:

House trained

Fine being left for 2–3 hours

Playful with other dogs off-lead

Whines a little when travelling but soon settles

Shadow might take a little time to come out of his shell, but when he does, you’ll have a loyal, hilarious, and loving companion by your side.

If you think you can give this special boy the calm, patient home he deserves, please apply online today.

Ozzy

Breed : Border Collie x

D.O.B : 03/03/2023

Sex : Male

Weight: 21KG

Temperament : Lively, friendly

Home I need :

Meet Ozzy 🐾

Ozzy is a handsome, energetic boy looking for an active, adult-only home where he can get the mental and physical stimulation he thrives on.

He is fully house trained, travels well in the car, and is comfortable being left alone for short periods (up to 1–2 hours). Ozzy has excellent recall, absolutely loves playing ball, and enjoys playing with other dogs off lead.

Ozzy would need a cat-free home, as he will chase them. He can be strong on the lead, so ongoing work and consistency will be important in his new home.

Ozzy can be nervous around strangers and children and may bark when approached. Ozzy is looking for an adult only home ideally just 1 person or a couple and will have to wear a muzzle in busy public places.

With patience, understanding, and an active lifestyle, Ozzy will make a loyal and rewarding companion.

If you feel you can meet Ozzy’s needs and offer him the right environment, please apply online.

Freya

Breed : Dachshund x Jrt

D.O.B : 18/08/2023

Sex : Female neutered

Weight: 5KG

Temperament : Nervous, friendly

Home I need :

Meet sweet little Freya 💖

Freya came into Ferne through no fault of her own and is now searching for a calm, loving forever home.

This gorgeous girl can be nervous around both adults and children when first meeting them, so she is looking for an adult-only home where she can settle at her own pace. Once Freya gets to know you, her affectionate side shines through and she absolutely loves a fuss and cuddle.

Freya has many lovely qualities:

Walks nicely on a loose lead

Travels well in the car

House trained

Happy being left for 3–4 hours

Crate trained

Friendly with other dogs when off lead

Freya’s recall will need some ongoing training, and she can bark at other dogs while on lead. She also enjoys chasing cats, so she will need a cat-free home.

With patience, understanding, and love, Freya will make a wonderful companion for someone willing to give her the chance she deserves.

If you think you could offer this beautiful little girl her forever home, please apply online — Freya can’t wait to meet you! 🐾

 

 

 

Lilo

Breed : Doberman x

D.O.B : 16/07/2025

Sex : Female

Weight: 26KG

Temperament : Nervous, friendly

Home I need :

🐾 Meet beautiful Lilo 🖤

Lilo is a gorgeous young Doberman cross looking for her forever home 🏡✨

She’s a friendly and affectionate girl who gets along well with other dogs both on and off lead 🐕🐕, although she can be a little nervous at first — especially around very bouncy dogs. Once she settles, her lovely personality truly shines 🌟

✅ House-trained

✅ Great recall

✅ Loves water 🌊

✅ Travels well in the car 🚗

✅ Loves being groomed 🛁

✅ Happy being left for 2–3 hours ⏰

✅ Could live with older children aged 13+ 👧👦

Lilo would need: ❌ A cat-free home 🐈

🐾 Continued lead training, as she can be strong on the lead

If you think you could offer this beautiful girl the loving home she deserves ❤️, please apply online. Lilo can’t wait to meet her forever family 🏡🐾

Connie

Breed : Labradoodle

D.O.B : 05/12/2020

Sex : Female neutered

Weight: 20KG

Temperament : Shy, friendly

Home I need :

🐾 Meet Connie 🐾

This gorgeous Labradoodle girl came into Ferne through no fault of her own and is now desperately searching for her forever family ❤️🏡

Connie is a happy, loving girl with so much to offer:

✨ House trained

✨ Loves to play tug of war 🪢

✨ Great recall

✨ Enjoys being groomed ✂️

✨ Walks nicely on a loose lead 🦮

✨ Happy being left for 3–4 hours

✨ Playful with most other dogs off lead 🐕

Connie can bark at other dogs while on lead, so this is something her new family will need to continue working on with her. She will also chase cats 🐈, so a cat-free home is best.

She could live with sensible older children aged 13+ after careful introductions 👨‍👩‍👧

If you can offer this sweet, fun-loving Labradoodle the loving home she deserves, please apply via the rescue website 💕

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