Recommend a rescue for rehoming

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We're thinking of rehoming a dog (virtually all my animals have been rescues) but I've been a bit turned off big rescue organisations as their criteria for homes can seem to be very restrictive.

As there are a lot of people on here who know about or are directly involved in rescue I wondered whether you could point us at some rescues that would consider us.

OH and I live in a detached house, in a village cul-de-sac with a nice sized garden and lots of local footpaths. We have an 18mth old daughter and 2 cats and various chickens. We both work - OH is away from home from Monday til Wed and I work afternoons, realistically meaning any dog would be left at home for about 6hrs, 3 days a week. (could be broken up by dogwalker of course)

OH is quite particular about what sort of dog he likes (but hasn't given me many specifics as yet). So we're probably looking for something small-medium sized and older rather than a puppy. If anyone spots any likelycandidates, please let me know.
 
Cimmaontoast - I knew I should put a bit more info on my original post. I'm based in Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire.

Re breeds - I personally like lurchers, OH has indicated he likes terriers but not really too fussed. I know we deffo would prefer short/wire-haired than long and avoiding anything that dribbles too much (thinking of my MIL's Golden Retriever that produces chobbles as soon as it sniffs something good :o))
 
Can thoroughly recommend Battersea - would be definately worth you having a look there,theres an online form you can fill in first and they will call you to finish things up and discuss things more. :)
 
Get a Staffies , one of the best dogs you can get with children'
And 1000's of unwanted ones

Look up Staffies rescues for your area they not as strict as some as they just have so many unwanted dogs they need home for

I have two rescue staffs and they the best wee dogs every

So well behaved and love people

Can't get a better natured dog And over the years I have

Jack Russell's
Lurches
Grey hounds
Pugs
Boxers

And I tell u staffs win hands down. For being best family dogs
 
A bit far for you probably, but we have had our last 9 dogs (over 30 years) from Bath Cats & Dogs Home. They have every sort of dog you could dream of, and though, like other rescue centres in these PC times have become rather precious (and not cheap by the way) overall they are very kind and helpful.

We've mainly gone for their mongrels, as for example:

1 x collie x lab x terrier
1 GSD x Labrador
1 GSD x whippet
1 foxhound x pointer

They were all lovely with our one child, but bear in mind that's the nature of the particular dog, not the breed.

The only breeds we've actively avoided are

Staffies - too energetic for our particular household
Teriers - make their own mischief if not kept occupied and loads of exercise
Spaniels - personal belief only, but I think they're better as working dogs. Have known too many neurotic ones in the wrong hands
 
Thank you for your thoughts & recommendations. Going back to OH with them but so far he apparently doesn't like "skinny or ugly dogs" :rolleyes: so we might have to work on lurchers and staffis...

I'm sure the right one is out there, although I think it may be a while in finding it
 
The lurcher/sighthound nature is good at winning people around and up close you realise there's plenty of muscle and they aren't that skinny. After owning them i think you adjust to their shape and normal dogs start to look a bit porky lol.

Lurchers vary a lot in looks, shame not into staffies either as the bull lurchers tend to be heavier built, like my LL foster, (no good for you as not cat friendly unfortunately). http://www.lurcherlink.org/llink/forum/viewtopic.php?t=67720

django & chilli would make a good ready made family for a cat owner.
 
I got my lurcher by asking the local council's Dog Warden where she took the dogs she picked up. I had a 2 year old at the time and our garden isn't lurcher proof, only 4 foot walls around it so 'real' rescues wouldn't let us have one. I then rang round the places and found Sash, she ticked every box and I pciked her up same day.
Good luck!
 
Beauty is definately in the eye of the beholder..I am (obviously) a massive Stafford fan and think my 3 are pretty but of course, someone else may not agree. Anyway here is the acid test for your OH. These are my three and all are through Stafford welfare. If this pass muster let me know and I can dig out the local welfare details to you...!

IMG]http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/forums/picture.php
 
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Clodargh, Lurcher link do consider those with 4ft boundaries if they've suitable dogs, as this was outcome of a home visit i did however the people were set on a certain dog so it didn't work out.
 
2 Greys - thanks for link she is a stunner (Django and Chilli are lush too but not sure I can push my luck to 2!)

Luci07 - Sorry but can't see a pic. WOuld love to have a gander at them.
 
Good for you for looking for a rescue and deffo consider a staf as there are so many that just don't get a look in. As far as lurchers and terriers go I'd be careful when choosing an adult dog around your cats and chickens, I know you will get some that get on fine but if the dog hasn't been raised with small fluffy/feathery creatures you will have to be very careful.
Good luck on your search
 
Lacuna said:
2 Greys - thanks for link she is a stunner (Django and Chilli are lush too but not sure I can push my luck to 2!)

Luci07 - Sorry but can't see a pic. WOuld love to have a gander at them.
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Trying to copy the link on my iPad and its not working. Well try again or...if you click on my profile you will see a few photos of my lot..!
 
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