The Kennels
Meet some of our dogs looking for new homes.
Photos and a brief description of each dog are shown below. Due to the constant coming and going of the dogs the photos may not always be as up to date as we would wish. If you plan to make a long journey to see a specific dog it is advisable to call to make sure the dog is still with us.Contact Us
MISSY
| Breed | Sex | Age | Neutered |
| Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross | Female | 18 months | not presently |
| History and Recommendations |
| Missy has come from a home with one adult and no children.
Missy is ok with other dogs on and off the lead although she can get excited if other dogs bark at her, it is not known how she behaves with cats. Missy is a very lively, boisterous dog who will need plenty of exercise to keep her happy. She is very friendly but can be quite boisterous so would be best going to a home with children over the age of eight, preferably to an owner who has had experience of owning Staffies. Missy is an affectionate, loving dog who would make a rewarding pet for someone who is looking for a lively addition to their household. |
MUFFIN
| Breed | Sex | Age | Neutered |
| Patterdale Terrier x | Male | 5 years | yes |
| History and Recommendations |
| Muffin has come from a home with two adults and no children.
Muffin would be best as the only pet as he is not keen on some other dogs and does not like cats. Muffin is a friendly dog although he can be very demanding. Because of this he will need to go to an experienced dog owner who would be willing to take him to training classes to help him be become more obedient and less demanding. Muffin needs to go to a home where he will be shown his place in the family and to an owner who will be able to be firm but fair with him. Muffin is a lively dog who loves playing and will need plenty of exercise and attention to keep him happy. Muffin is an affectionate dog who would make a rewarding pet for someone who would be willing to spend time training and socialising him |
Mandy
| Breed | Sex | Age | Neutered |
| Doberman | Female | 10 years | Not presently |
| History and Recommendations |
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Mandy came to HULA as a stray so we have no knowledge of her background. Mandy is a timid dog who seems very shy but once she gets to know you, she can be very affectionate. Mandy loves a gentle fuss and attention. As she is quite a sensitive dog, she would be best suited to an adult only home. She will make someone a very rewarding and lovely pet. Mandy needs a special home where she can blossom into a lovely dog. |
KAISER
| Breed | Sex | Age | Neutered |
| Labrador / Rottweiller Cross | Male | 18 months | Yes |
| History and Recommendations |
| Kaiser came to the shelter as a stray so we have no knowledge of his previous history. Behaviour with other Pets : As Kaiser came to us as a stray we do not know how he behaves with other Pets. Recommendations : Kaiser is generally a friendly dog, although he may bark at new people to begin with. He is a very lively, boisterous dog who will need plenty of exercise. As he is boisterous and big he would be best going to a home with adults only or to a family with older children. Kaiser does not appear to have had much experience of walking on a lead or to have had much basic training so he may benefit from going to training classes. Kaiser is a friendly affectionate dog who has a lot of love to give his new owners. |
ALFIE and DOLLY
| Breed | Sex | Age | Neutered |
| Jack Russell/Patterdale Cross | Female | 20 months | Yes |
| Jack Russell/Patterdale Cross | Male | 20 months | yes |
| History and Recommendations |
| Alfie and Dolly have come from a home with two adults and two children. Alfie and Dolly are fine with other dogs both on and off the lead, they have lived with a cat which they got on well with but may chase cats whilst outside. Alfie (tan) and Dolly (black and white) are friendly dogs although Dolly is wary of new people to begin with. Dolly is nervous of young children so it would be best if they went to a home with children over the age of eight. Alfie and Dolly are brother and sister and have been brought up together, Dolly will gain confidence when she is with Alfie so we would like to find them a home together. Alfie and Dolly are very lively dogs who love to play and will need plenty of exercise to keep them happy. Alfie and Dolly are lively, affectionate dogs who have a lot of love to give their new owners and would make rewarding pets for someone who is willing to spend time exercising and socialising them. |
GYPSY
| Breed | Sex | Age | Neutered |
| Lurcher | female | 18 months | not presently |
| History and Recommendations |
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History Gypsy was abandoned at HULA so we have no knowledge of her history. Behaviour with Other Pets As Gypsy was abandoned we do not know how she behaves with other dogs, she will not be suitable to be homed with cats or small animals. Recommendations Gypsy is a friendly dog although she can be slightly timid when first meeting new people. Once she gets to know you she is very playful and loves lots of fuss and cuddles. She will need to go to a home where she will have plenty of attention and where she will be able to have plenty of exercise and opportunities to play. As Gypsy was abandoned we do not know what living conditions she has been used to so her new owner would need to take this into consideration. Gypsy is an affectionate dog who has a lot of love to give her new owners and would make a rewarding pet for someone who would be willing to give her a second change of a loving home. |
ZIGGY
| Breed | Sex | Age | Neutered |
| Lurcher/GSD Cross | female | 15 years | yes |
| History and Recommendations |
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History Ziggy has come from a home with one adult and no children Behaviour with other Pets Ziggy is good with other dogs both on and off the lead, she will try to chase cats. Recommendations Ziggy is a friendly dog who enjoys human company and receiving lots of fuss. She is very laid-back and placid and likes to spend time relaxing and sleeping. Although Ziggy is elderly, she will still need regular exercise to keep her nails short and her joints supple. Ziggy would suit an owner who can spend lots of time with her and give her a comfortable retirement home! Ziggy is an affectionate dog who has a lot of love to give her new owners and would make a rewarding pet for someone who is looking for a placid new companion. |
BUDDY
| Breed | Sex | Age | Neutered |
| Shih Tzu/Jack Russell Cross | male | 1 year | yes |
| History and Recommendations |
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History Buddy has come from a home with two adults and no children. Behaviour with other Pets Buddy would be best as an only pet as he may snap at other dogs and does not get on with cats. Recommendations Buddy is a confident dog but may be wary of strangers and has been known to snap at people he is unsure of. Whilst being at HULA he has been well-socialised and friendly towards all those he has met but his previous owners have reported that he is very dominant and often naughty, which has made them wary of him. Because of Buddy’s dominance we are looking to re-home him with adults only and to someone who has had a lot of experience with dogs and can show him leadership and help him learn his place in the household. Buddy would also benefit from professional training to help him understand what is required of him and to help his new owners deal with any potential problems that could arise. Once Buddy has received the training and guidance he requires he will hopefully become less dominant and would make a rewarding pet for an experienced owner who can give him the guidance he needs. |
GEMMA
| Breed | Sex | Age | Neutered |
| Terrier Cross | female | 7 years | not presently |
| History and Recommendations |
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History Gemma came to the shelter as a stray so we have no knowledge of her history. Behaviour with other pets Because Gemma came to the shelter as a stray we do not know how she behaves with other pets. Recommendations Gemma is a friendly dog although she can be wary of new people to begin with. Although Gemma only has three legs she loves going out for walks and will need plenty of exercise. She has adapted well to her amputation and can cope well with things such as steps and stairs. Gemma can be quite vocal and will need to go to an owner who can spend plenty of time with her and give her lots of attention. She can be a bit aloof at times but once she builds a bond with you she is very affectionate. Gemma is a loving dog who would make a rewarding pet for someone who can see past her disability and give her a second chance of a loving, stable home. |
MADDY
| Breed | Sex | Age | Neutered |
| Crossbreed | female | 18 months | yes |
| History and Recommendations |
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History Maddy has some from a home with one adult and one child. Behaviour with other Pets Maddy is good with other dogs both on and off the lead, she lived with a cat in her previous home and is playful but friendly towards cats. Recommendations Maddy is an extremely friendly, affectionate dog although she may bark at new people to begin with. Unfortunately Maddy was mistreated in her previous home so she will need an understanding owner who can help her overcome her past traumas. Maddy has had very little training and does not appear to be house trained so will need an owner who is willing to spend time training her and gently socialising her so that she can build her confidence. Maddy is still very young and is lively so she will need to go to a home where she will receive plenty of exercise and where she will have lots of opportunity to play. Maddy is an affectionate dog who has a lot of love to give her new owners and would make a rewarding pet for someone who would be willing to give her the loving home she deserves. |
JAKE
| Breed | Sex | Age | Neutered |
| Border Collie | Male | 6 months | not presently |
| History and Recommendations |
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Jake came to the shelter as a stray so we have no knowledge of his history. Jake got on well with his foster carers' cat, it is not known how he behaves with other dogs. Jake is a friendly dog although he can be wary of men to begin with. Once he gets to know you he is extremely friendly and loves human company. Jake is extremely lively and will need plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to keep him occupied and content. Because Jake is still young he may benefit from attending puppy classes to help him become a well-adjusted adult dog, he may also benefit from attending agility or fly-ball training to give him an outlet for his energy and to give him the mental stimulation he requires. Jake is an affectionate dog who has a lot of love to give his new owners and would make a rewarding pet for someone who would be willing to spend lots of time training and socialising him |
HULA provides rescue shelter for both stray dogs and those given up for adoption
Strays may be brought in by members of the public or come from other rescue organisations such as HOPE. Those given up for adoption come from a variety of circumstances: relationship break-ups; owners may die; a baby is on the way; dog barks when left alone; a new puppy is purchased, so the older dog is no longer needed (really!). If you are looking for a new home for your dog, please consider the welfare of the animal and do not leave your pet tied to our gate – please bring him or her up to the our reception, so you can be sure they will be kept safe from the start.Assessment
All incoming dogs are assessed by our staff, using nationally recognised standards. This, coupled with what we know of the dog’s history, means that the dogs can be graded, these gradings are used by our staff and volunteers to help them know how to handle each dog safely:
- Level 1 The dog is judged to be friendly; relaxed; easy to handle and walk.
- Level 2 The dog requires more careful handling. This may be due to stress, or relate to the reason for it being given-up for adoption. It may just be a breed/size/strength issue.
- Level 3 The dog should only be handled by an experienced walker, or member of staff. Very anxious dogs; those showing aggression; guard or fighting breeds; these come into this category.
- Staff Only / Not Ready for Adoption These dogs may have serious issues: history of abuse; aggression; or just not settled yet, or been fully assessed.
Management
Once the dogs have been assessed and graded, a careplan is put into operation. Some dogs need calming sessions and affection rather than long, energetic exercise sessions. Others need a disciplined approach to issues such as jumping, pulling or mouthing.
These requirements are displayed on their kennels, and the volunteer walkers put them into action. They record, on the daily sheets, the progress the dogs are making. Based on these reports the dogs’ level grading can be adjusted as appropriate. These sheets are displayed when the kennels are open for viewing, and visitors are encouraged to read them alongside the laminated pen-portraits of the dogs.
- HULA has a non-destruct policy and will not put to sleep a healthy dog.
