Category: dogs

Tagron has now found a home !!

Tagron has now found a home where he will be able to do lots of agility and tracking activities when he gets a bit older which will suit him perfectly.

Tagron arrived two weeks ago and has settled in so well.
He is a five and a half month old collie from a farm originally.
Obviously very clever and already knows sit, come, and leave commands.
Teaching him stay now and I know he will learn this one quickly.
He loves everyone including dogs.
Working on his house training – he likes me out there when he goes for reassurance.
Fabulous character but is not the type of dog for a short walk down the park once or twice a day.
He is a working Collie strain and needs stimulation and exercise or he will become bored

Toto & Hazel need a home !!

Toto and Hazel came in to us before Christmas.
They have been fostering with Jackie and Bob and the cats.
Getting on fine with the cats who don’t take any nonsense from a dog.
They are Mum and Daughter, 7 and 8 years old.
We are looking for a home for them to go together as they won’t want to be parted.
Love their walks and a cuddle on the setttee.
Settle downstairs happily at bedtime without crying or barking.

If you may be able to offer a home please call Helen on 01202 380467

Phone calls & messages are usually only taken during office hours Mon – Sat. Emails and Facebook messages can usually only be responded to within 3 days, so please be patient if you don’t get an answer straight away:  Helen is often too busy to explain how busy she is!

We usually only rehome within approx. 50 miles of the Bournemouth / Poole area so that we can ensure the continued well-being of the dogs in our care.
We will only rehome further afield if the homes are exceptional.
We are NOT looking for just ANY home that is offered.
All potential homes will be assessed to try and ensure the best possible home to cater for the differing needs of each individual dog that we rescue

Bramble has now found a home !!

Bramble was in a dog pound and has been with us a couple of weeks now.
He spent a week here with the me and the other dogs and has been in a foster home for a week.
On his arrival he was a little nervous but within 10 mins playing a game of tag with me.
He fitted right in with the other dogs and the routine here.
Loves his walks and doesn’t pull on the lead.
Not quite sure what mix he is having no history of him.
He has a coat that doesn’t moult and will need clipping.
He is Westie size.

Lola has now found a home !!

 

Lola has come into us due to her person moving three weeks ago.
We have been letting her settle into her foster home and getting to know her.
She is a little darling and her foster family love her.
Lola gets on well with people and other dogs.
She recently went off lead and was good at not going far and coming when called.
She is 7 years of age.
Lola is a Bischon x Poodle

Bruce

update: 6/12/25

Hi to all at DAWGdogs
 Just letting you know that sadly our dog Bruce went over the rainbow bridge on the 25th of November.
 We adopted him from DAWG in 2013 where he was being fostered with Jeff, we felt an instant bond and he immediately became part of our family.  He loved nothing better than playing football or just chilling out in the sun, with the occasional ice-cream.
 We have lots of lovely memories with Bruce,  but he has left a huge hole in our hearts.

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Sam (a.k.a Ash) needs a home !!

progress update: 12/8/25

“I’ve been walking Sam usually once a week for about the last 5 months. When you first meet Sam, he can be quite a barky boy but getting to know him and having him start to trust you is such a rewarding process and he is such a gentle, loyal soul.

A couple of weeks into walking Sam, he started to recognise me and stopped barking when I arrived at the door, instead greeting me by quietly wagging his tail (or now sometimes enthusiastically trying to give me and my partner face kisses!)
He’s always excited to go on walks, and one of his favourite things is splashing around in water. We used to think he had boundless energy but he’s started to slow down and mellow out the more we’ve got to know him. When he gets tired, he’ll start trying to stop at every bench on the way to ask me to pick him up so he can sit with me to have a cuddle. The transformation from when I first met him is so vast, I never imagined that he would be a cuddly dog but he just needs the time and space to get to know someone who will be patient with him and understand that his behaviours come from a place of fear and uncertainty rather than aggression.

He’s a really communicative fellow who I hope will find someone who listens to him and values his personality – he’s a quirky, funny little guy with so many little preferences and expressions to learn about. It’s so clear when he’s wanting to cuddle with us (even outside, where he’s always on edge about strangers) that he would be a really loyal, affectionate companion to someone if he had the chance to be in a loving home environment where he felt safe. If I was in a position to be able to bring Sam into my own family, I absolutely would, but even though that unfortunately isn’t a possibility I’m glad that I get to be a friend to him in this chapter of his life and see him become more happy, relaxed and confident, and I hope others will take the time to get to know him because he’s very special.”

progress update: 25/6/25

Ash or Sam as we call him has been with us for a while now.
He is a great character who gets on with all dogs.
He has a lot to say for himself at times but is learning that barking doesn’t get the attention he wants.
I think in his previous life he was hit with a stick or somethimg similiar. The first time I moved the mop he backed off and was clearly frightened of it. Now he isn’t bothered in the least by the mop.
He gets overexcited when on the lead and will bark .
Sam is about a year old and intelligent.
Learns very quickly.

Facebook link to video of Sam and Rover playing:

The first time I let Sam off the lead my heart was in my mouth somewhat not being a 100% sure of whether he would come back. I had a strong feeling he would as he always did in enclosed areas but you can never be sure. He was brilliant off the lead. I never immediately start calling a dog but give them time to sniff and explore then call them .
Here is a video of the first off lead walk:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064402165059

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Leo has now found a home !!

Update on DAWGdog Leo from his new home …..

We have had Leo for 2 weeks now and he is a lovely little guy, hes really got his paws under the table and he is best friends with his ‘Dad’ Stuart. They spend hours playing in the garden, their favourite toy is an old lead we tried to reuse but he quickly decided it was a toy and it was chewed to death. Hes had an adventure this week with a holiday to the isle of wight which was lovely so we could all get to know each other and have some time just the three of us without work and usual life stresses. We did long walks through nature reserves and did some brilliant “off lead time”, Leo also enjoyed the Botanic Gardens and a trip on a steam train! A swim in the sea, long naps and a lot of lunches and coffee shop dates! He sometimes helps bring me a cup of coffee in the morning and ive been worken up a couple of times by a little lick on the hand! He is a little bit naughty with chewing and biting when he gets over excited and we have had one or two accidents in the house but how can we mad at that little face! He has made our house a home and we love listening to his little click clack paws on our laminate floors! Thanks so much, love Jo, Stu and Leo!



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