The Dogs Trust rehoming centre in Manchester houses up to 100 dogs while they wait for their forever homes. From Jack Russells to Labradors looking for long walks and games, to grandpa dogs just wanting to find a nice retirement home, the centre in Denton has a pup for everyone.
The centre was opened in 2014 with help from supporters and volunteers and offers future pet owners the chance to walk in and meet their potential future dog in person on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
The Dogs Trust is also looking for foster carers who would be happy to take dogs in and care for them while they wait for their forever home. This gives the dogs a chance to be in a home setting.
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However, the foster carers for the Dogs Trust need to be quite flexible and preferably work from home, or be home quite a lot to give the dog care and attention in this time. Here are some of the dogs currently waiting for their forever home.
Gizmo, nine year-old crossbreed
Gizmo has been at Dogs Trust for over six months. He’s a favourite of the staff and volunteers and even spends time in the contact centre, getting ear scratches and cuddles from staff.
He has a true love for tennis balls and will happily lay down with a ball or other toys to calmly enjoy. Emma, a canine carer at Dogs Trust said: “He’s an old boy, he just needs someone to play fetch and give him a cheeky cuddle. He’s a super nice guy, he’s my favourite.”
As Gizmo is a little older, he is looking for his retirement home. He gets a little worried with other dogs and would be perfectly happy with a tennis ball and a spot to snooze. It has also been suggested that he would make a great office dog.
Lexi, nine year-old Jack Russell
Despite her age, Lexi is a bundle of energy. She can be weary around new people and comes across as shy at first, but given a few days and dentastix, she’ll be your best friend.
She was described as having the energy of a puppy and loves nothing more than a cuddle on the sofa. She isn’t good with other dogs, so it would be best for her to be the only dog in the home.
Monty, seven, and Rufus, five, Labradors
Monty and Rufus come as a pair. They are bouncing bears that are full of beans. The boys are best friends and are very bonded so will only be adopted as a pair, and as the only dogs in the home.
They both love walks, are completely food focused and will curl up together for an afternoon snooze once their energy has been played away. When in a home setting, they’re known to be calm and very chilled out. They’re perfectly happy meeting other dogs and do love long walks.
Becky, a canine carer at Manchester Dogs Trust described them by saying: “They’re daft but they’re clever at the same time, they’d be nice office dogs.”
Baloo, five year-old greyhound
Baloo has been at the Dogs Trust since January and is still looking for his forever home. He’s also so excited to see his handlers and shows this in a little happy-tappy dance every morning.
He’s a very affectionate dog and loves to just chill out and snooze with his soft toys. However, he has been known to guard his bed and for this, it is recommended that he move into an adult only home. He’s good with other dogs, walks brilliantly on a lead but isn’t a fan of stairs.
Karen, a canine carer, said: “He loves his zoomies, he comes out in the mornings doing his happy dance, he’s just got so much love to give.”
Odin, eight year-old boxer cross
Odin is the new boy in town and has been at the rehoming centre for less than a month. He was brought in as a stray and has captured the love of the staff and volunteers at Dogs Trust.
He’s a very calm dog and loves his cuddles and a snooze. He’s great on a lead and could live with cats.
Odin was described as being a little aloof and quite an independent dog who loves to explore when out walking. However, he also loves his fluffy bed and will tell his owner when he wants affection.
Major, four year-old German Shepherd
Described as a ‘big cuddle bear’, Major will jump up to say hello. He’s a big boy who loves to be groomed and loves adventures in the car.
He can be a little cheeky and loves to sleep on the sofa, he is just a bit teddy bear of a dog.
He’s an easy dog to get along with and is very openly friendly. He’s good with children, but due to his size it is suggested that he live with children aged 12 or above.
All of these dogs, and more, are available to adopt at the Manchester Dogs Trust. To find out more about adopting or fostering, head to the Dogs Trust website by clicking here.
