Bruce

Striking and unusual red coloured, Dobermann X Labrador approximately 1 year old needing further socialization and training with both people and other dogs. Bruce loves to play, travels well in the car and just needs someone who is used to active, intelligent, large dogs to give him a chance as he can be a little nervous. Contact WARS (Worcestershire Animal Rescue), Hawthorn Lane, Nr Malvern, WR13 6BD. Telephone: (01905) 831651. Opening hours, Wednesday - Sunday 11.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m.

Colleen

Up-date 29 December 2011:Earlier in the month received an email from Katie at Darlington Dogs Trust to say that little Colleen has finally found a home. Colleen has been looking for a home for nearly eighteen months and when Pam went to meet her in May 2010 she could not understand why no one had committed to this sweet character, quirks and all. As from the 17 December Colleen went on a month's trial so FOND hopes to hear that she and her new family have had a lovely Christmas and as we head for 2012 Colleen has really found her forever home.

Colleen originally came to the Dogs Trust in June 2010 after she was found as a stray by the Local Authority Dog Warden. Aged estimated at 2 years+, she is a dobie cross. Colleen settled into life here at the Rehoming Centre quickly and it wasn't long before she was found a new home ...

... Unfortunately, Colleen was returned to our care shortly afterwards as her new owners found her boisterous behaviour and cheeky ways difficult to manage. Colleen does find it difficult to cope when she's alone and will therefore need an owner who is around most of the time but will be able to gradually increase the period she is left as her confidence grows.

Colleen can be a little nervous around strangers and will need careful socialisation to increase her confidence. She really is a sweet girl who would benefit from an adult-only home where she can get to know her owners in her own time. Although Colleen is a cross breed, she is good with other dogs and has many Dobermann traits, and will make a very rewarding pet for those who know and love this breed.

If you have the time and knowledge to offer Colleen the loving home she so desperately needs and enjoy doing basic training then you will have a loving companion. Further details are available from The Dogs Trust Darlington (01325) 333114 or - visit their website - for more details.

Winston

Striking looking Dobermann cross Rottweiler, black and tan thought to be around 2 years old. A social and interactive dog by nature he loves to play and enjoys most toys having the Dobie trait of carrying something around for comfort. Shows good potential with training but can become distracted by other animals and will need on going training with his recall. Winston is very strong and tends to want to chase wildlife and play with other dogs. Due to his size, strength and training needed it is felt Winston needs to live in a home as the only dog. New owners will need to have realistic expectations of mixing him with other dogs and fully understand the input required. Winston is looking for experienced owners who have trained a guarding breed before and needs to live in an environment that is both spacious and secure. Winston is a gorgeous dog with lots to offer. He will require patience and understanding from his new family, but in turn will bring happiness, laughter and fun to their lives.

We think if it’s the right home he could live with teenagers as he has been very sociable with people. He cannot live with cats, or similar small fluffies!

Winston arrived as a stray so unfortunately we know little about his history before arriving at Battersea. We believe him to be around 2yrs old due to his condition and behaviour. He is already castrated and will be microchipped and vaccinated. There are no pre-existing health conditions noted by the Battersea veterinary team.

Winston has a very soft nature and is very much a big baby with people, his only vice is his behaviour towards dogs and chase with wildlife. He is by no means aggressive to other dogs, just completely unaware of his size and is very heavy handed with them, not listening to them telling him off and very strong on lead.

Battersea's kennel reference for Winston is 11/20482. Anyone interested in rehoming Winston should click here where you will see him featured or contact Vicky Snook, Senior Rehomer directly at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home , Priest Hill , Old Windsor, Berkshire SL4 2JN. Tel: (01784) 494457.

Bluto

Bluto has now been rehomed Young dobermann/collie who is with the RSPCA in York. To find out about this lad you need to contact his carers. The York RSPCA Animals Home Landing Lane, CLIFTON, York YO26 4RH. Tel: 01904 654949 between the hours of 9.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. If Bluto's temperament is suitable he could have the potential to be an active companion/agility dog. You can find out more from their website and scroll through the dogs until you find Bluto

Any dog featured on this page will be subject to the following conditions:

• Potential owners will be subject to a home check
• Potential owners may be asked to submit references from their veterinary surgeon or other official body
• A commitment must be signed to have the adopted dog spayed or castrated if entire
• Vaccinations and at least Third Party insurance for the adopted dog should be provided as required

Sheba

Sheba successfully rehomed in May On 17 May she will be meeting her potential new owner and hopefully be going to her new family the following day.

Up-date: 6 May 2011Lots of interest in Sheba. Waiting for the result of a home check.

Absolutely gorgeous Dobie X age unknown but thought to be 9 to 10 months of age. Excellent with people, loving and affectionate and used to children aged 11 and up. Has lived with another dog and is well socialized and not bothered by anything. Very intelligent and with on going training this delightful bitch will make a really super all round family pet and companion.

Allie

Up-date: 16 April 2011 The lovely Allie has found her new home at last.Delightful, lively, playful 15 month old Dobie X Rottie, spayed bitch who adores finding and fetching tennis balls! Allie also loves playing with soft toys and raggers and at rest enjoys settling down with a chew. She is looking for calm, active owners to give her the physical and mental stimulation she needs. New owners must be able and willing to continue with Allie's basic training using reward based methods. Breed knowledge beneficial and if there are children in the family will need to be older ones that are relaxed around big, bouncy dogs. For more details about Allie please contact the Blue Cross Rescue Centre in Felixstowe, Suffolk on (01394) 283254. There is a video of Allie on the Blue Cross website. Look Here

Charlie - Click On Pictures For Larger Versions

Charlie has a new home. Great news this energetic young monster has a new family. Thanks to all those who enquired, hopefully he will settle down to a long and happy life. No Charlie Brown but a Charlie Black, thought to be a a dobie cross lab. He may be part lab and totally black but his pose and behaviour is all dobermann. Charlie is about 2 years old, he has been neutered and came from Ireland with no history. He is very OTT with people and other dogs being full of enthusiasm however he is easy to train and loves his treats. Although he could live with a spayed bitch she would have to be able to match his wild games and because he is in his hooligan stage he would not be suitable for rehoming with small children.

Charlie loves playing, especially fetch (must be the labrador) and shows no possessiveness. He can be left for short periods but until he is settled not for too long otherwise he might get into mischief like a spot of 'cushion tossing'. Energetic applicants please contact the Dogs Trust in Evesham, Worcestershire for further information and ask to speak to Christina Long or one of her colleagues on (01386) 830613.