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Adopt a dog

Dog of the week

BRUNO is a 7 month old male cross breed. Bruno was brought into us by an inspector so little is known of his previous history. He is very friendly and very playful with loads of energy. He is excitable though and can be very boisterous. He will suit active owners who are prepared to spend some time on retraining. He will suit experienced owners. Obedience training classes recommended. He is to go as an only pet. Can go with teenagers.

To see dogs available in our Wirral centre.
To see dogs available in our Chester centre.

Adopting a dog

Animals come into the centre for many different reasons, usually due to a change in circumstances. Many animals happily adapt to their new life with a different owner yet some need extra care and understanding. Occasionally it takes a while for an animal to ‘settle in’ so sometimes new owners need to be prepared to put in that bit of extra work.

The Wirral RSPCA has re-homing guidelines that can be explained in detail when visiting the centre yet one of our main policies is that we do not re-home dogs to people that work full time as we do not believe this is a suitable environment for the dogs that come into our care. We also will not rehome to households with children under the age of 4.

Most dogs live well into their mid teens and therefore although many people view dogs of 6/7 being old, they are in fact only middle-aged and still have potentially half their life-span remaining. Such dogs usually have the benefits of being house-trained and settled in their ways, which can be a bonus. New owners can still enjoy 6/7 or more years with their new found friend." Remember whatever the age of a dog, there are no guarantees as to their life-expectancy.

Some dogs may have minor behavioural problems, which can be corrected quickly with a little retraining. We have staff on site who can give advice and guidance on such issues. We also have a "socialisation area" where members of the public can spend time with their prospective new pet, so that each can get to know the other better and to start to build a "bond" This is something that we would encourage you to do, as it will confirm or otherwise your suitability to one another and will help to develop a bond with your dog. Remember you will be taking your dog to your home, which is well known to you, but your dog will be taken out of their usual surroundings to a new home, where once again everything is strange. They need some continuity, to help them adapt quicker to their new surroundings.

If the dog has more complex behavioural problems, then whilst these are worked on by staff at the Centre, they also need to be worked on by the new owner. To help in this process, we can also liaise with and employ the services of a local dog behaviourist. If necessary, we are more than happy to pay for a few sessions between the new owner and the animal behaviourist, so that you can be trained in recognising the issues being displayed and taught how to correct them.

In the majority of cases dogs learn quickly, provided that they are given consistent messages/training. It is we the owners who find it difficult to convey consistent signals to our dogs, which leads to confusion on their part and erratic behaviour. With our support and guidance and your willingness to adopt the measures required, it is possible to build a long and lasting friendship with your "best friend".

The centre charges a fee to adopt an animal as this helps towards the cost of the veterinary treatment and boarding. We charge £80 for cross breeds £120+ for pedigrees. This includes the dog being fully vaccinated, wormed, de-flead, neutered and micro-chipped.

Wirral Animal Centre, Wirral

CHASE is a 7 month old cross breed male. Experienced owners wanted for Chase. He is a sweet natured boy and very affectionate. But he can be very timid with strangers. With this in mind, he will be best suited to a quiet home. Chase is very playful and bouncy so will need active owners who are prepared to spend some time on retraining. Chase gets very anxious when left alone so will suit a household where someone is home most of the time. Could go with children 10 plus. Ok with cats and dogs.

MURPHY is a 6 month old cross breed male. Experienced owners wanted for Murphy; he is a very friendly pup with loads of energy. He will suit patient owners who are prepared to spend some time on retraining.

SHEBA is a 3 year old female cross breed. She is a friendly girl with a bouncy personality. She has loads of energy and can be excitable so will suit active owners who are prepared to spend some time on retraining. She can become anxious when left alone so will suit a household where someone is home most of the time. She would be ok to go with another dog but best not to go with cats. Can go with children.

BRUCE is a 8-9 month old male Staffordshire Bull Terrier. He is a friendly boisterous boy who could go with teenagers. He will need some retraining. Bruce will make a fantastic companion.

LOUIE is a 4 year old female cross boxer. Experienced owners wanted for Lou. She is a sweet natured girl but can be very timid with unfamiliar people. With this in mind, she will need a quiet home with patient, understanding owners. She is to be an only pet. Could go with children 10 plus.

BLUE is a 2 year old Staffordshire bull terrier cross. He is currently in a foster home as he didn't like kennel life too much. He came in to us originally as he had a broken back leg. This has now healed but is still building up strength. Because of this, Blue will need short bouts of exercise several times a day, as if he does too much on it at one time, it becomes a little painful for him. The fosterer tells us he is a lovely dog who likes lots of fuss. He is quite exciteable around other dogs and is ok with cats. He is a clever dog who she finds quick to learn, having now picked up the sit, stay, down, leave, wait, fetch, off and out/in commands. Blue is very toy orientated and loves to play games and chase balls. He still needs a little more training on the recall as he comes back most of the time, unless there is something more interesting about! Blue is very clean in the house and ok to be left up to 4 hours with chews and toys to keep him amused. He would be best suited to an energetic home, with no other dogs or young children. If you are interested in Blue, please contact the animal centre and we will pass on the information to the fosterer. He isn't currently being fostered in the Wirral area so any potential owners may need to be prepared to travel. If you are interested in Blue please contact Carmen (Dog Rehoming Coordinator at the Macclesfield Branch) on 01625 669620.

MAX is a 4 year old male terrier cross. He has a high energy level so would need lots of regular exercise. He would be best suited to a quiet home with no other animals. He is not to go with children. Once he is bonded to you Max is a friendly little chap with loads of potential.

TESS is a 4 year old female. She is an affectionate girl who will need plenty of exercise as she is very bouncy and lively. She is not to go with other pets.

CHARLIE 1 is a 7 month old male. He will need experienced owners who are prepared to spend time retraining him. Not to go with children.

CHARLIE 2 is a friendly chap who loves long walks. He has a high energy level and can be boisterous. Could go to a family with teenagers and above.

DOMINO is a 12 month old Staffordshire bull terrier. He needs to go to experienced owners. He is extremely lively and will need lots of exercise to keep him on his toes. Not to go with other animals. Could go to a family with teenagers and above.

TYSON is a 4 year old cross Staffordshire Bull Terrier. He could go with another dog but not to go with cats. Can go to a family with teenagers and above. A very friendly chap.

BEN is a 3 year old male boxer. Ben is a friendly boy although can be a little timid with strangers. He can be excitable so will suit younger active owners who are prepared to spend some time on retraining. He is a sensitive boy who will suit patient, understanding owners. He is too bouncy for younger kids but should be ok with teenagers. To go as an only pet.

BELLA is a 2 1/2 year old female Golden retriever. Bella is a friendly, loyal girl who has a high energy level. She will need active owners to keep her on her toes! She would suit a quieter home with no other pets. Could go to a family with teenagers.

MAISIE is a 6 month old cross breed female. Maisey is extremely friendly and very affectionate. She is also very playful and has loads of energy. She is highly excitable and very bouncy so will need active owners. She will suit experienced owners who are prepared to spend some time on retraining. Could go with other dogs and cats. Could go to a family with teenagers.

BENNY is a 4 year old Jack Russell Terrier male. Experienced owners wanted for Benny. He is a very friendly boy but can be wary of strangers. He will suit active owners who are prepared to spend some time on retraining. Benny can become anxious when left alone so will be best suited to a household where someone is home most of the time. Benny will be best suited to a quiet home. To go as an only pet. Can go to a family with children 10 plus.

SWEEP is a 4 year old cross breed male. He is a very friendly, playful boy and can be extremely excitable. Will suit active owners who are prepared to spend some time on retraining. Could go with another dog. Could go to a family with teenagers.

DOTTY is a 2 year old female Collie cross. Dotty is a very bouncy girl with loads of energy. She can be a little timid at first but soon comes around. She is very playful and can be excitable so will be best suited to active owners who are prepared to spend some time on retraining. She would be best suited as an only pet. Can go to a family with teenagers.

Barra Boarding Kennels, Chester

ROSS is an 11 year old male terrier cross. He will need experienced owners with no other pets or children. A great little chap just needs a quieter home where he can relax.

ZEUS is a 2 year old male German Shepherd cross Collie. Lovely friendly chap, he would suit experienced owners. Suitable for a family with teenagers and above. Will need some retraining.

APOLLO is a 2 year old male German Shepherd cross Collie. Lovely friendly chap, he would suit experienced owners. Suitable for a family with teenagers and above. Will need some retraining.

BEAU is an 18 week old male Spaniel x Collie. Very friendly family dog. Will need training. Has lived with children, not lived wth cats, could go with another dog

LOLA is a 7 month old female Collie cross German Shepherd. She is a very friendly girl would make a great family dog. She will need some retraining. Could go with another dog. Could go with children 10 plus.