We try very hard to make sure our dogs and puppies have the best possible care, given that they are in a rescue environment. We hope to give them the best start to their new lives with you, their adopters, and our staff and volunteers commit a huge amount of time and resources to this. We expect adopters to match this commitment.
When you take on one of our dogs, you are taking on the responsibility for the rest of his or her lifetime. Please look ahead to the future with your dog.
Are you really sure that you are sufficiently committed to the time, effort, training and expense that your dog will need, not just immediately but for a lifetime? Are you going to be able to work through the challenges and issues that are part of dog ownership?
Rescue dogs are no different from other dogs: they all need to be continually trained and controlled, exercised and looked after, and loved and cherished.
The difference with rescue dogs is that humans have already let them down at least once. Please do not book or adopt one of our dogs unless you are completely prepared to work with them, come what may, and that you are COMPLETELY determined that YOU will not be the human who lets them down again.
OUR ANIMALS ARE NOT AN "IMPULSE BUY"!
It is absolutely essential that you view adoption as a LIFETIME commitment before you even consider offering a home to any DBARC animal, bearing always in mind that we do not sell animals but instead seek responsible adopters who will care for them for life.
If you offer a home to one of our animals, we then book the animal to you while a homecheck is arranged. Unfortunately, some people do this then change their minds.
Time-wasters cost too much. Let us explain:
We are very disappointed when people are Time-wasters in this way, nearly as disappointed as we are when people take on animals then return them after a short time without having the compassion and understanding to work with them, perhaps with training classes or with our advice and help. After all, any relationship, whether with animals or people, requires work and commitment! So please THINK very carefully before you book or adopt an animal. This is not a decision to be taken lightly, but it is essential that you have done all your thinking before you offer a home to an innocent little soul who has already faced rejection and trauma. There will be many more animals, so do not rush your choice or compromise the chances for an individual animal.
Our suggested minimum donation for one of our dogs is £120
Donations made by adopters are a vital contribution to our funds. They are not compulsory, as a good home is the first consideration for our animals. Our adopters almost invariably wish to make a donation at the time of adoption however, and the above suggestion represent approx. half the average cost to our charity of preparing each dog for rehoming, although many do cost the charity a lot more due to health and other problems. We try our best to give all animals in our care whatever help they need. Therefore larger donations are always much appreciated
If you are not comfortable with making a donation, please consider the effect this will have on the charity’s ability to help other animals in need in the future. Please also consider your ability to meet the considerable ongoing expenses that responsible animal care represents. These matters should be discussed with us before the adoption proceeds.
DANCER
BREED BOXER
DETAILS
AGE ? 7 Years
SEX Female (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Brindle & White
Dancer is a sweet little boxer girl - fairly small for her breed but pretty and friendly
She was handed into another rescue by owners who simply no longer wished to have a dog. Dancer had done nothing wrong, and must have wondered why she had suddenly been rejected. Fortunately this has not affected her in her belief that all humans want to be her friend
Dancer walks well on the lead and comes when called when running free. She socialises well with other dogs, but is fairly dominant with them so her carers feel she would be happier as an only dog
Dancer has not lived with young children so we would not want to place her with kids under 12 yrs and she has not lived with cats
She has nice manners in the home and will make a lovely companion with somebody who wants an active but well behaved dog
DYSON
BREED COLLIE TYPE
DETAILS
AGE ? 2-3 Years
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Tan & White
Dyson was adopted from DBARC 4 months ago - and the family have decided to re-home him because he will not stay in the garden on his own, and has jumped the fence to find something interesting to do! Of course no dog would or should enjoy this - especially a dog who is so friendly with everybody and wants to be with his family not ignored outside in the garden.
Dyson would like a home with people who enjoy the company of their dog, enjoy making a fuss of their dog, and who will enjoy a dog who likes to be with them all the time. So he just wants love, consideration and lots of walks, treats and fuss.
Dyson has not lived with children, so we would not wish to place him with youngsters under 10 years, and he has not lived with cats.
He is good with other dogs. Dyson will need company most of the time.
BELLA
BREED LAKELAND TERRIER X
DETAILS
AGE ? 3 1/2 Years
SEX Female (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Black & Tan
Bella has come to us because there has been a change in her owner's circumstances - and they are no longer able to care for her anymore
She is a friendly girl, who has lived with young children who she loves!
She has also lived with a cat - but a brave cat who stood his ground, she would chase cats if they ran!
She is OK with other dogs, but can be a little nervous around them - so needs gentle introductions at first
She is a very active girl, and she loves her walks and is good on and off the lead
She is a bit of an escape artist - and will try to race out of the front door when it is opened, so her new owners must make sure she is not allowed access to the door so she doesn't race out!
Bella is a lovely little dog, who needs a home where she will have more walks and a home where she will get lots of love and attention
MERLIN
BREED COLLIE TYPE
DETAILS
AGE Aprox. 18 Months
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Black & White
Merlin has gone to a foster home so IS NOT AT THE CENTRE
If you are interested in offering him a home, please telephone for more details
Merlin was adopted from DBARC and had bonded extremely well with the lady of the house, and had become a loyal and devoted companion
Unfortunately, this was not the case with the her husband, and Merlin was fearful of him - so the hard decision was taken to find him a new home
The main problem was that the husband worked long and late hours, so it was always the wife who did everything for Merlin, and Merlin just never bonded with him
Merlin is good with other dogs, and will ideally like a female doggie companion - preferably of similar size
He is fine with everybody he meets, including children - it is just the husband he seemed to have a big problem with
He is a timid boy, and would be ideally suited to somebody with previous knowledge of fearful dogs, who is prepared to work with him to overcome his insecurities
SUSIE
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED TERRIER TYPE
DETAILS
AGE ? 18 Months
SEX Female (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION White & Tan
Susie has been with her owner for a couple of months - but her owner if finding her boisterous behaviour more than she can handle as she is an older lady
Susie is very affectionate and loves to play, and can get very excitable which is why her owner feels she would be much better off in a home where there are more people to give her the attention that she needs
She loves her walks, although she has not been let off her extending lead yet - she is very inquisitive in everything. Training classes will be a must for her to teach her a good recall so she can be let off to enjoy herself!
She is a typical, young terrier girl - and loves to race around the garden and play.
She is good with other dogs once she is introduced correctly, as she can be a bit dominant to start with. She would probably be best homed as an only dog or with a gentle, kind male dog
She is a lovely girl, and will blossum into a wonderful companion with a little time and patience - something any dog deserves anyway!
LUCKY
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED JACK RUSSELL TYPE
DETAILS
AGE ? 4 Years
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Honey & White
Lucky was found about 6 wks ago by his rescuer, sitting outside her door looking very sad and thin. Despite extensive enquiries nobody came forward to claim him, so the family decided to keep him.
Unfortunately Lucky has proved to be incompatible with their chickens who live in the garden and sadly they have decided it has to be last in, 1st out!
Lucky is a great little guy who has lived with children who he loves. He is clean in the house, loves people and other dogs - but does not like cats!
Lucky will make a fun and active companion for anybody who enjoys the company of an intelligent little dog
KRAEMER
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED TERRIER CROSS
DETAILS
AGE ? 7 Years
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Brown
Poor little Kraemer is being re-homed because he is failing to cope with the stress of a houeshold where the adults shout and argue after a domestic upheaval
Prior to that, he was a happy and loyal companion, but raised voices make him fearful and the decision has been made that it would be better in his interests to find him a new home
Kraemer has not lived with children and would find their noisy play a worry, so we would like to home him with no under 12's
He is an easy little dog, who walks well on his lead, comes when called and behaves beautifully in the house. He only seeks a quiet life where he can give and receive lots of love bless him
He is good with other dogs, but has no history of living with cats
SNOOP
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED WESTIE
DETAILS
AGE ? 6 Years
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION White
Snoop is looking for a home because his owner's other terrier has become very aggressive towards him, and although he doesn't retaliate, he has been having a miserable life - and needs out!
He is a dear little guy, friendly with everybody, loves attention, enjoys his walks and is altogether an easy going little dog
Snoop is good with children, but has not lived with them so we would like to place him where there are no kids under 10, and perhaps it would be kindest if there were no other dogs, as he really does deserve individual attention.
He has good manners in the house and on walks, and will make a loving and charming companion
GYPSY
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED POINTER
DETAILS
AGE ? 7 Years
SEX Female (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Liver & White
Gyspy has had a really rough time bless her. She has been the lifelong and loved companion of an elderly man - who had to give her up when he became too ill to care for her. She was taken in by some very experienced fosterers - who immediately realised that she was about to have puppies, but very sadly they all died. It took Gypsy quite a while to recover from the physical and emotional trauma she went through, but she has an absolutley adorable personality, and is now in full health and ready to find a home where she can be a beloved companion again. She has so much love to give back her fosterers say
Gypsy adores other dogs and is very gentle even with the tiny ones, but she does NOT like cats! She walks well on the lead, and is just a super and well behaved darling who deserves a loving home
She just loves everybody, and although she has not lived with children, she would be fine with well mannered and dog friendly children
DAISY
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED DACHSHUND CROSS
DETAILS
AGE ? 1 Year
SEX Female (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Tan
Daisy is a sweet little darling, who was originally found as a stray some months ago, and whose finder had hoped to keep her, but unfortunately their personal circumstances have now prevented them from owning a dog
Daisy has a lovely personality and gets on well with people of all ages, although she has not lived with young children so we would not want to home her with children under 10 years
She loves other dogs, but has not lived with cats. Daisy walks nicley on the lead and comes when called when running free - and is altoghether an easy little dog whose whole aim in life if to win approval and cuddles
She is of course just a youngster so it will be important for her new owner to continue with her training so she remains the delightful little dog she is now
Just like any dog her age, she will need company most of the time
LOUIS
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED COLLIE TYPE
DETAILS
AGE ? 10 Mths
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Tri Colour
Louis was given to his former owner as a present 3 mths ago - what a strange thing to do. She didn't want a dog and can't cope with an active young collie - so poor Louis has spent most of the last couple of weeks in a small garden on his own
He was then taken in by a fosterer until he could come to DBARC to find a home where he will be appreciated for the beautiful, intelligent dog that he is
His fosterers say he has been an absolute joy to care for. He has behaved beautifully in the house and has had great fun playing with their other dogs.
His lead training will need attention but he is so quick to learn and so eager to please.
Louis would be too boisterous for small children, but would make a great companion for anybody seeking an active dog to share an outdoor lifestyle that includes lots of walks and fun combined with lots of cuddles in the home
CLUMSY
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED COLLIE CROSS
DETAILS
AGE ? 1 Years
SEX Male (Neutered)
DESCRIPTION Sable
Clumsy is a sadly misnamed dog as he is not at all clumsy, and is infact an active and nible chap!
His former owners have had him since a puppy and have decided to get rid of him because he will not stay in their garden. This is not surprising as it doesn't have a fence! However they live in a rural area with sheep in adjoining fields and it is clearly irresponsible to allow dogs to wander in this type of environment
Clumsy has come to DBARC to find the sort of home where he will get the appreciation and care he so deserves. He is a very frindly dog, gets on with other dogs of all ages and loves people and children although because he is such a bouncy boy he would not be suitable to be homed with children under 10 years
He is a beautiful boy who will require an interesting and active lifestyle and would make an ideal prospect for anybody interested in a doggie sport such as Flyball or Agility
As he is just a youngster, he will need company most of the time
BRUNO & COOPER
BOOKED SUBJECT TO HOME CHECK
BREED LABRADOR X BOXER CROSS PUPS
DETAILS
AGE ? 3-4 Months
SEX Male & Female
DESCRIPTION Brindle & White
Hello DBARC puppy seeker!
If you are looking for a gorgeous, cuddly, friendly young boy who will grow into a medium to large chap then look no further because you have found us!
We are a super pair of brothers who althoug taken into rescue at a very young age have had a fantastic start in life because we have been spoilt rotten, loved and well socialised by our carers! And now we are ready to find a new home each where that early care will be continued and we can give back to our new owners the love we have received - and more!
Be careful though as we are going to be bouncy and energetic lads who will need to go to dog school and lots of time and attention spent on raising us to be responsible canine citizens
We are gorgeous - if you have room in your life for one of us, please carefully read the information below and then come and see us!
Please pay attention to the criteria listed below BEFORE considering coming to see any of our puppies
Please remember that pups are fun but also LOTS of work. They are a lifetime commitment, and will also be a lifetime of joy IF you raise them and train them right. So do not even consider having one in your life unless you are prepared to be completely responsible for their upbringing and also are the sort of adopter who will see any glitches as challenges rather than problems.
These little lives will literally be in YOUR hands, and it will be your responsibility to bring them along to be happy and well adjusted dogs.
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