Dogs Trust finds homes for 125 Doodle dogs
The charity was the first organisation to help, and called on the support of RSPCA to lead on the rescue operation.
- Dogs Trust was the first organisation asked to help, and the charity called on the support of RSPCA to lead on the rescue operation.
- The charity took in the majority of the dogs, 159, into its care, and have so far found homes for 115, as well as 10 puppies born in its care.
- The story went viral after RSPCA released a shocking image of dogs in the house and had to confirm that the photo wasn’t AI generated.
Dogs Trust is today announcing the happy rehoming of 125 dogs, following 159 being placed in the charity’s care, out of the 250 total rescued from a home earlier this year. Due to the huge number of dogs, Dogs Trust called on the support of RSPCA to assist with the rescue and rehoming operation, who took in the remaining dogs. 37 puppies were also born in the charity’s care, with 10 already rehomed. Thanks to both charities working together, all dogs were moved out of the property in just over 48 hours.
Many of the dogs arrived with matted coats and needed a full shave, as well as to be vaccinated, spayed or neutered and microchipped by the charity. However, the charity says that generally, the dogs were in much better health than expected, with not many serious health concerns and generally good temperaments. Once the dogs were groomed and placed in heated kennels, their quality of life and wellbeing was immediately improved, and most found new loving homes quickly from Dogs Trust’s existing pool of applicants.
11 of Dogs Trust’s 22 rehoming centres were involved in the rescue and rehabilitation of the dogs from across the country from Leeds to Shoreham. Seven of the dogs which came into Dogs Trust’s care were pregnant and went on to give birth to 37 healthy puppies, which have all since been rehomed or will be matched with new families in the coming weeks.
Only three dogs are still available for rehoming, as they have additional behavioural needs and need extra support from their adopters. Around 40 dogs are still being cared for by the charity’s vet and behaviour team and should be available for rehoming soon.
Kitty was one of the 159 rescued and rehomed through Dogs Trust. When Kitty arrived at Dogs Trust’s rehoming centre in Leeds, she needed a full groom to remove her matted fur, but she was quite a bit more confident that some of the other dogs, so the Dogs Trust team were able to groom her quickly and start building her confidence with people and the outside world. She made friends quickly, showing wonderful progress, and it didn’t take long for her to be adopted. She has now been in her forever home for over six weeks and has come along beautifully, settling in gradually and showing herself to be the perfect pooch.
Norman Threlfall’s family adopted Kitty, and his daughter Maria said “Dogs Trust matched my dad with the perfect dog. Kitty is so intelligent and learns very quickly though learning how to play is taking a little longer. She adores people and loves her walks with my dad and children love her as much as she loves them. Her fur is coming back slowly too. Kitty is very attached to a little teddy which goes to bed with her and my dad. She sleeps on dad's bed and loves sleeping there.”
Another dog recently rehomed is Mae, now called Maisie by her adopters, a sweet and friendly one-year-old girl. She loves toys and attention, and she’s confident and friendly with new people.
Kirsty Hayward, Rehoming Manager at Dogs Trust Shoreham said, “When she first came into our care, she didn't like to be left alone, and would sit and cry, as she was used to company around her. She had a few minor medical issues that needed attention, such as issues with her ears being inflamed. She was looking for patient adopters to go at her pace, and teach her new skills like basic obedience, toilet training and how to go out on walks, as this was all new to her. Since her adoption, her new family have shared that although she was a little tense on the car journey to her new home, she’s settled in very well and has been going out for walks and she is getting braver day by day.”
Other dogs rescued, rehabilitated and rehomed through Dogs Trust include Teddy and Cody, who were adopted by Lesley and Tony from Dogs Trust Snetterton. They said, “When we went to the Dogs Trust to adopt, we went open-minded, we didn’t mind an older dog or a pair of dogs and when we went to have a look at the rehoming centre we were shown Teddy and Cody. We thought they were nice, lovely dogs. Considering their past they are coming on leaps and bounds now.
“When we first got them, they weren’t house-trained and didn’t have any boundaries, so if you left the dining room chair out from the table, they would be up on the table. Their paws were on work surfaces and other things, so we had to train them not to do that.
“It was sensory overload for them to begin with. When we put the TV on for the first time they both just stood there and looked up as they didn’t know what it was. And when we first took them out walking, they would bark at things they didn’t know like a footpath sign.”
George Bloor, Rehoming Director at Dogs Trust said, “We always do what we can to help dogs who need our help. This is a great example of how Dogs Trust’s multi-disciplined teams and national footprint ensures we are there for dogs when they need us most. Be that to rescue, rehabilitate or rehome as many dogs as possible. Colleagues from our veterinary, rehoming and behaviour teams came together swiftly to ensure we were able to move as many of the dogs as possible, and I’m so glad to see so many dogs thrive in their new homes and be given the second chance they deserve.”
To adopt from Dogs Trust, visit one of the charity’s 22 rehoming centres, the majority are open to visit five days a week and no appointment is necessary. For more information visit www.dogstrust.org.uk.
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