Rescue Dogs

Rescue dogs are very special but can be difficult to rehome. Visit any dogs home or rescue centre and it really does break your heart. There are thousands of our waggy friends across the country and beyond who need our help and support. Most of all they just need love, patience and someone to care.

These dogs often go in and out of centres because people cannot cope and take the dog back. It's not the easiest route to owning a dog but it IS the most rewarding if you are prepared to stick it out!




Join in with the Pedigree Adoption Campaign! Lots of ways you can help from donating food,buying a t-shirt to adopting a dog.

Many celebrities are backing this fantastic campaign.

Please see if you can help these dogs in need.

Pedigree Adoption Campaign

The single, BEST piece of advice I can give you is please don't take on a rescue dog if you have never owned or had experience with dogs before! Okay there is the odd exception but usually they are a lot of hard work and require some degree of skill and a lot patience.

Owning any dog should not be taken lightly. It is a big responsibility and at times with my Barney, has felt like having a toddler child all over again!

If you have a dog from a puppy, it can be trained and socialised well from the start. A recue dog has often not had this input and allowed to go his or her own way. Many will have experienced cruelty and neglect too which results in fear,anxiety and sometimes aggression. The older the dog, the harder these behaviours can be to undo. Your dog has to learn to trust you and no matter how much love you give, it isn't enough on it's own!

Why Choose a Rescue Dog?

I would say it's a decision of conscience. While you should never have a dog because you feel guilty, these dogs are in rescue centres and animal shelters due to mankinds lack of responsibility and cruelty.

Thousands of dogs needing to be cared for and loved. The money we pay to these centres barely covers the running costs.

While I have nothing against most dog breeders, a lot of money is made from the sale of puppies. I have recently discovered the shocking truth about how badly treated many breeding bitches are. Often kept in inhumane conditions and pregnant over and over until they are of no further use. Then they are just discarded. Please try everyway you can to make sure you use a reputable breeder. Make sure you see the pups with their Mum and look carefully at the living conditions.If you ever see ANYTHING that bothers you - even slightly - contact your local RSPCA. If you are looking for a particular breed,consider going to a breed rescue centre. Many puppies are also abandoned or bitches that are pregnant.

If you are someone who has a lot of love and patience to give. Will understand that if the dog does have problems - it can't help it! It's not the dogs fault! You have to decide you will love unconditionally.

Are you willing to spend time and money on training? How will you feel if the dog wrecks your house? What if, like my Barney, going for walks is challenging because he fears other dogs?

All these possibilities have to be considered. But if after honestly thinking about these questions you believe you could be a brilliant "Mum" or "Dad", please,please do go and adopt a doggy. It could be the best decision you ever made!

One word of warning, when you go to the RSPCA or Battersea Dogs Home or wherever - stay strong! You cannot take them ALL home with you!

Many Tears has a particular interest in caring for and rehoming female dogs used as breeding machines. Please read their stories and see if you can help.

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Barneys Story

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