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Kika – Terrier Cross

Update – MAy 2023 –

Now if you’ve been following us for a while you may well be familiar with this beautiful girl. Kika is our longest stayer, often over looked Kika has been with us for over 6 years. There have been limited applications for Kika but for one reason or another they haven’t worked out but we can assure you it’s not due to lack of effort.

Kika recently went in to foster, in a child free home and has made friends with the resident dogs.

On walks she has shown herself to be trustworthy and has excellent recall , especially if she knows you have tasty treats. Kika is friendly and likes saying hello to everyone, she can be a frustrated greeter when on lead but you can occupy her with treats and reassurance as people or dogs go past.

Kika loves to be outside but she equally enjoys cuddles on the sofa. She’s really settled in to family life and wants to be involved, she enjoys being near you wether it be if you’re cooking (did we mention she loves food?!), gardening or simply relaxing reading or watching telly etc. Kika does have separation anxiety which will need to be managed and following our training methods you will eventually be able to leave her for short periods of time. Kika travels well in the car and doesn’t suffer from car sickness.

Speaking to Kika’s foster family it’s clear she has made herself at home and is enjoying a quiet family life. They are teaching her about the outside world and helping her to adapt to life outside of kennels. She is affectionate and thoughtful, watching and learning from both the resident dogs and her humans.

With Kika you will have a devoted companion, she enjoys affection, loves company and relishes walks. She wants to please and is a quick learner, she’ll have you trained in no time!
We feel she will be suited to a semi rural life where she gets to go on country walks away from the hustle and bustle of busy towns. Kika can live on her own or equally after introductions can live with other dogs.

If you feel you are the forever home for Kika – please get in touch

 

This is the beautiful Kika.  Kika was one of the many dogs abandoned in Spain – she ended up in the same perrera as Lolo.  Time was not on her side – she is a larger (15 kilo) cross – and she ran out of time – they needed to clear kennels and she would be the next to go.  I had been asked if we could help her several times – and we said we were unable – but I got a final message asking if I could just try and squeeze her in – if we said No – Kika would lose her life – it is really that simple.  
 
We have never regretted saving a dog – and they deserve a loving family and a chance to get to shine.  Could you be Kika’s Guardian Angel? She is one of our longest stay dogs and we cannot understand why, she has so much to offer and is so much fun.
 
Kika is 4 years old  – she is a female cross – we arent sure but think Bull Terrier  / Collie Cross – she is a bit larger that a fox terrier – she is a very loving girl and she needs a family that has the time and commitment to her.  
 
Kika has all the Collie traits – quick brain, busy brain, active brain.  She would do well at anything that requires her to work her intellect.  She loves to be busy doing things and would make a wonderful Agility or Scent dog.  If you keep her brain busy she will follow you to the ends of the earth.  So if you are an active person that is looking for a companion dog – then this is the girl for you!  Whatever you put in – she will return 100 fold! She has a natural retrieve instinct and she wants to interact with you.  She is very treat orientated – and she can count.  If you put four treats in your pocket – and give her three – she knows you have one left in your pocket – and will not leave until sums add up!
 
She also has the Bull Terrier trait of being all muscle and she has strength – so can be a bit of a bulldozer.  We love her enthusiasm and we love her forward momentum – but because of this we cant rehome her with small children and people that may be human skittles.  
 
Whoever adopts Kika must be prepared to commit to her.
Kika has severe separation anxiety. She will bark while alone , pace and so on.   Even popping to the shops for 5 minutes, going into the office once or twice a week for an hour or two will not work.  Any prospective family should be prepared to work with us to help her gradually build up the time she can manage to be alone. 
 
She is in Norfolk – she is speyed, vaccinated, passported and health checked.  She cannot live with young children or small furries.  
We want this year to be Kika’s year.  If you can be the one in a million family please contact us. 
 

If you are interested in Kika and being her one and only please Download & complete the TerrierSOSQuestionnaire2017

Remember: Children: 10+, no cats or small furries.  Dogs for adoption will be neutered, passported, vaccinated, where appropriate.

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Mr. Roo – Airedale Terrier – Rehomed

This is our wonderful Roo, a gorgeous 7 year old Airedale boy.  He is a typical Airedale and has a wonderful enthusiasm for life and a sweet temperament.  Roo came to us as an emergency.  His owner passed away, and the family were leaving him all day in a cellar.  He was not coping and the family decided to put him to sleep.  A volunteer begged them to give them a few days to find an option – and we were called and we stepped in and he has gone into foster in Norfolk

We do not want to focus on his past – but it has affected him and we are slowly helping build his confidence and giving him guidance so he can enjoy life to the full.  Roo is 7 years old, very enthusiastic – but any loud sounds/bangs sends him running.  He startles quite easy, and is slowly building trust in his foster – in time he will understand that his family is there to protect him and care for him.  He is worried about being left and will need very patient understanding – we feel he will eventually be able to be left – but this will take time – and trust and work.

Roo has no problem with other dogs – but he gets very excited indoors and will push limits.  As he will require a family that puts their focus on him – we feel it would be better if he was an only dog.  

He walks well on lead, travels well in the car, loves playing, is sweet and cheeky as any proper Airedale should be.  Roo doesnt need any training ,but he will need guidance and a family that has the time and patience to help him findhis faith in people again.

 

 If you are interested please Download & complete the TerrierSOSQuestionnaire2017

 

 

Pepe Spark – Wire Fox Terrier – Rehomed

This lovely boy was abandoned in an open field, and he was living by the bins, scavenging what he could.  A call went out for help – and luckily Terrier SOS had volunteers in the area and he was taken to safety in a loving foster home.   He was in a terrible state – and we feel he had been living rough for some time.  But we know he was a pet at some stage, as he took to living in the home quite easily!

We are told he is 7/8 years old – but that is an estimate – he acts more like he is 3/4 – He is a typical fox terrier – full of life and mischief.  He is fine with other dogs with proper introductions.  He lived in foster in Spain with several dogs and did well.

He is currently being fostered in Suffolk

Pepe is neutered, fully vaccinated, has a passport, and blood tested.  

If you would like to over him a Forever Sofa, please go to our Homing Page and download a Rehoming form

 

Gustavo Becquer – Terrier Cross – Rehomed

Let us introduce you to our intellectual…Gustavo Becquer.  This boy is a real stunner – he is perfectly fine with all other dogs – and spends his days in the open space of the kennels – he even is allowed with the picky dogs as he is such a calm soul they just accept him.  He is a big hairy boy that is looking for his forever sofa.  

Gustavo was found abandoned in a house, his owner packed up and left him behind to starve to death.  He was found after about 3 weeks, and brought to the perrera.  As is the story for many of our dogs, time ran out for him – and we knew we had to give him a second chance.

Gustavo is a bigger boy (about 15 kilos) – he is such a sweetie.  He is fine with other dogs – but we would not recommend living with small furries.  He is about 5 years old – and he is ready to be adopted!

He is currently in Spain 

He is fully vaccinated, neutered, blood tested and has his passport.  If you would like to adopt this handsome honey then please go to our Rehoming page and download an application

 

Foxy – Fox Terrier Cross – Adopted

The Incredible Mr Foxy
 
 

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This is the incredible Mr Foxy – approx 5 years old – originally from France.  He had been used for hunting but obviously had a very difficult start to his life as he was petrified of people.  When he arrived – his first reaction out of his crate was to urinate over our shoes.  The volunteers at the kennels worked hard on gaining his trust – and he has since gone into foster.  
 
The foster says that at first Foxy takes time to figure you out – he has been hurt by people and he has had to keep himself safe – so he keeps his distance until he knows you wont hurt him.  He follows his foster around the house, he jumps on the bed in the morning for Wake Up kisses, he loves the sofa and the TV – and is fond of any programme with a dog in it.  He started to travel in a crate in the car – but now is happy with his seatbelt and watched the world go by from the window.  He loves going for strolls and meeting his dog pals.  All he wants to do is play.  
 
He is a flight risk – so any new home must have a secure garden and be prepared to be hyper vigilant at exit management until he trusts you.  
 
He is quite reliable now with his housetraining.  The foster is amazed how fast Foxy has come along, and how he really wants a family of his own.  He wants to love people, but they have let him down so bad in the past – so he errs on the side of caution.  We can’t fault him for that – he is a bright boy that will make a fantastic companion for the right family.
 
Foxy is still very worried about new people and places.  So any prospective family will need to listen to us, and slowly build Foxy’s confidence at his pace.  When Foxy is allowed the time and space to process new things – he adapts and is fine.  But this is not something you can rush – so the new family must have the time and patience to help him find his paws.  He would be better with another dog to help show him the ropes – he could go on his own – but you would need to continue his dog meets / socialisation.  Also Foxy is in the SE (London) and you should be prepared to travel to meet him a couple of times at least so he can become accustomed to you.  
 
Foxy is one of our long termers – many people overlook the dogs that need some support – as many people really want an ‘easy’ dog.  This generally means that the true treasures are overlooked.  Foxy was a cute puppy once, he was a dog with potential.  But he got beaten, he got betrayed, he got abandoned.  This has left him feeling that humans can’t be trusted – until proven otherwise.  What makes him amazing – is that he has forgiven humans for their cruelty.  He wants to love and have a family of his own.  Are you a person that could earn that trust?  Are you worthy of that love?  
 
Foxy is neutered, fully vaccinated, and with a passport.  
 
To apply please go to our Homing page read the FAQs and download the Homing Questionnaire