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cerbera147

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Wanted: Pup
« on: May 28, 2011 »

Bit of random one here but I'll give it a go :)

Simply put we are after a puppy. Two adults and two kids [7yo girl and 12 yo boy]. We live in a house with a decent back garden and the dog will see plenty of exercise and attention. Both me and my wife have grown up with dogs and the kids are well used to my Mum's Jack Russell.

Do you know of pups looking a good home? Not after a pedigree; ideally I'd prefer a smallish dog although my missus would disagree  ::)

Please let me know if know of anything. Willing to travel.
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Re: Wanted: Pup
« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2011 »

check gumtree, the local dog kennels in downpatrick advertise there and i think they have a jack russell at the moment

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http://www.gumtree.com/p/pets/old-english-sheepdog-for-rehoming-at-corran-kennels-rehoming-centre/78222455
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Re: Wanted: Pup
« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2011 »

Check the dog sancturys as it's very surprising what you can find there , we have got a cocker spaniel 2yr old with papers and fully trained and our last dog we got was a lurcher one of the best dogs we have ever owned ,
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Re: Wanted: Pup
« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2011 »

Dogs Best Friend have several dogs looking for forever homes. Check out their website. http://www.dogsbestfriend.org.uk/
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Re: Wanted: Pup
« Reply #5 on: May 29, 2011 »

Thanks for the great replies

My only lead [terrible pun, I know] was the Dogs Trust in Ballymena; now I have a load more. Thanks
http://www.dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming/searchcentres/ballymena/default.aspx

There is a Jack Russell there, mega cute and sadly only one eye  :(

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Re: Wanted: Pup
« Reply #6 on: May 29, 2011 »

Here's a couple more links:

http://www.assisi-ni.org/
http://www.rainbowrehoming.com/ (where we got Bow from)
http://www.midantrimanimalsanctuary.org/
http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/dogwardens/dogpound.asp
also call in at your local vets, they get word of unwanted dogs etc
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Re: Wanted: Pup
« Reply #7 on: May 29, 2011 »

You could also contact Carrickfergus pound as they have over 50 plus dogs looking homes.
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Re: Wanted: Pup
« Reply #8 on: May 29, 2011 »

Benvardin animal rescue have some wee crackers that need new homes at the minute http://benvardinkennels.com/
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Re: Wanted: Pup
« Reply #9 on: June 04, 2011 »

plenty of dogs in them rescue places. but try to get something under 5 or 6 months old
if it was me getting a new dog, i'd get a cross, something like collie x greyhound or bedlington x whippet, can live outside ok, good healthy breeds.smart so easy trained, good energy but not hyper. not too big (fits in boot of car easily).

just me but i'd get a hunting bred dog, as they always seem to have decent health and intellect, added to this it can be used to catch a rabbit for dinner  ;D.

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Re: Wanted: Pup
« Reply #10 on: June 17, 2011 »

Quick update ;D

Meet Charlie. He's not from the pound or rescue centre. My mother in law knew a man whose lab had a litter of pups but was asking silly money. Anyhoo, as he only had a few pups left she managed to negotiate a more afforable price which she paid :) Charlie arrived unannounced on Wednesday night  :o

Thanks for everybody's help. Hopefully these links will help others :)

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Re: Wanted: Pup
« Reply #11 on: June 17, 2011 »

To cute, congrats
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Re: Wanted: Pup
« Reply #12 on: June 17, 2011 »

welcome charlie
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Re: Wanted: Pup
« Reply #13 on: June 17, 2011 »

Omg too adorable ^_^
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Re: Wanted: Pup
« Reply #14 on: June 17, 2011 »

Welcome Charlie,

May you have endless fun and friendship with your new Daddy. Hopefully see you up the hills or in a forest during daylight hours lol.
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