Dogs and Puppies

Please see below our current dogs looking for their forever homes.

Adoption Fees

£ 450 per dog/puppy. This covers the cost of

  • Vaccination

  • Microchip

  • Neutering

  • Flea Treatment

  • Worm treatment

*This is all before they leave us

Ernie

🧡 ERNIE NEEDS YOU 🧡

Some of you will remember Ernie—he arrived with us as a tiny puppy, his femur shattered, his future uncertain. Thanks to your incredible donations, we were able to get him life-saving surgery. You gave him a chance. You gave him hope.

But Ernie’s journey hasn’t been simple.

Now over a year old, Ernie began showing deeply out-of-character behaviours in his adoptive home. He underwent surgery to remove lumps from the scar tissue, but the behaviours continued—and escalated. Eventually, Ernie became extremely aggressive toward the other dog in the home. It was heartbreaking, but returning Ernie to us was absolutely the right decision. The other dog had become terrified, and neither could relax or feel safe.

When Ernie came back, we noticed a limp. His behaviour was erratic and worsening. With huge thanks to Ddole Road Veterinary Clinic Ltd, further investigations revealed the likely cause: the pins and plates in his leg have shifted, causing fluid build-up and—without question—significant pain.

Ernie is now preparing for another operation.

To support his recovery, we’re looking for a dog-free foster home—ideally with a view to adopt. He cannot live with other dogs or cats. He cannot live with children under 16. He needs a secure garden, and people with experience in behavioural challenges—people who understand the importance of muzzles for safety, especially during medical examinations.

Ernie is an incredibly well-trained boy with brilliant recall, lead manners, and a solid grasp of general commands—he’s a pleasure to have in the home, where his behaviour is good and he relaxes with his chews. He’s reactive to some dogs and must be muzzled around them for everyone’s safety, but he handles this well and is used to it. Ernie also shows guarding behaviours around his leg and can occasionally resource guard, so he needs an fosterer who understands canine body language and is confident managing these behaviours with kindness and clarity. He’s a loyal, loving companion with so much to give—he just needs the right person to meet him where he is.

Ernie needs love and care. He needs someone who will work with him, not against him. Someone who sees past the pain and believes in second chances.

It goes without saying: Ernie will never be a sheepdog. But he is still a dog worth fighting for.

If you think you could be that person, please reach out via our website:

👉 https://www.hayanimalrescueteam.co.uk

If you have questions please send us a message on Facebook messenger.

Thank you for loving him then. Please help us love him now.

—Hay Animal Rescue Team

Topo

🐾 Looking for His Quiet, Rural Home 🐾

Topo is a beautiful Podenco mix born in 2018. He came to us within the UK — we did not import Topo, and we are not importing dogs.

Topo had a very difficult start to life. As a puppy he was abused and starved, before being fostered in Gran Canaria for around a year. He was later adopted and brought to the UK in 2020 by one of his original fosterers. He has been deeply loved here, but he has struggled with the reduced space and freedom compared to what he was used to, and his adopter has found it increasingly hard to meet his needs in their current living situation.

Topo is an active, healthy boy with lots of energy. He socialises well with other dogs off-lead in secure freedom fields, at daycare and at boarding. He’s small–medium at around 11–12kg, but he is an escape artist who can jump impressively high, so he will need plenty of secure outdoor space. As a hunting breed with a high prey drive, he must have 100% secure fencing — standard livestock fencing is not high enough.

He is currently in foster with cats. He will chase if they run, but in structured environments like daycare (where cats are very dog‑savvy) he has been fine. He is not suitable for homes with livestock.

Topo is incredibly affectionate and cuddly with people he knows well, but he needs time and space to build trust. He finds sudden movements and noise overwhelming, so he cannot be homed with children under 16. A calm, predictable, adult‑only home is essential for him to feel safe.

Out and about, he is always on a lead and enjoys exploring at his own pace. He is much more relaxed when he has space and freedom and can take himself away from anything that worries him.

Topo is such a loyal, loving boy with so much joy and companionship to offer. He will thrive with adopters who can offer him space, security, and a quiet rural environment where he can finally exhale.

If you feel you can offer Topo the safe, spacious home he needs, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply for Topo, please complete an application form here -> https://www.hayanimalrescueteam.co.uk/adopt-a-pet

Bramble

🐾 Bramble is ready to find her forever home 🐾

She’s a 4‑year‑old girl described as a lurcher, though she looks and behaves very much like a bearded collie. She is around 25kgs. What matters most is her nature: calm, gentle, loving, and deeply devoted.

She struggled after the passing of her person, and it was clear how loyal she had been. Since arriving with us she has settled beautifully — an absolute treasure to have around.

Bramble is wonderful to live with. She travels well in the car, walks beautifully on lead, is fantastic off lead, house trained, polite, and completely trustworthy. She doesn’t steal food, never puts a foot wrong, and she loves toys and playing.

She will need regular grooming to keep her coat comfortable and healthy. She appears to enjoy the process and is good as gold having her nails clipped — gentle, patient, and easy to handle.

She enjoys the company of other dogs and gets on with everyone, though she prefers older, calmer companions. She will need another calm dog in her new home, as being totally alone is very hard for her.

Bramble would love an active home with plenty of walks, and she would also like to be part of everything — sofa cuddles, sleeping on your bed, and being included in the rhythm of the day. She would be happiest in a quieter home, so older children only please.

If you feel you can offer Bramble the home she needs, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply for Bramble, please complete an application form here -> https://www.hayanimalrescueteam.co.uk/adopt-a-pet

Aslan

We’ve had a huge number of enquiries about Aslan already, so we’re sharing some key information upfront to help reduce unsuitable applications.

🐾 Aslan is a 3‑year‑old male Golden Retriever — a truly lovely lad with a big heart and an even bigger desire to cuddle. He is a complete snuggle‑monster and firmly believes every human he meets wants a Golden Retriever hug at all times. He’ll need someone who can continue his training and help him learn that not everyone appreciates surprise affection.

What Aslan Needs (Non‑Negotiable):

  • A physically capable home. Aslan is extremely large and can be very strong on the lead. He needs someone who can safely and confidently manage his strength.

  • No children — now or in the future. Aslan is liable to knock children off their feet. We have seen this first‑hand, and for safety reasons we will not be arranging meet‑and‑greets with families who have children or plan to have children. While he is not nasty in any way, he is overbearing, sensitive, and will try to get onto your lap regardless of who is already occupying the space.

  • Prefer Golden Retriever experience. Aslan is a classic, full‑on Golden: affectionate, sensitive, enthusiastic, and physically powerful. Homes familiar with the breed’s quirks and intensity will be best placed to meet his needs.

  • No cats. Aslan does not understand that he cannot chase them.

  • No livestock access. He thinks everything is his friend and wants to chase everything. For the safety of other animals, he cannot be rehomed anywhere he could gain unsupervised access.

  • Cannot be off‑lead in public. Aslan does not have solid recall. He will approach anyone and everyone, and due to his size and enthusiasm he is liable to knock people flying.

  • Active home only. He is not a couch potato.

  • Dog‑savvy home. He gets on well with many dogs, but his sharing skills need work and he can accidentally bowl over or step on smaller dogs.

  • No elderly or frail resident dogs. Aslan’s size, enthusiasm, and lack of spatial awareness mean he will overwhelm them. They simply will not cope with him safely or comfortably.

  • Someone committed to ongoing training. He’s bright, loving, and eager, but still learning boundaries.

🧡 The Real Golden Retriever Experience:

Aslan is exactly what you’d expect — hair everywhere, mud magnet, water magnet, joy in motion. If there is a puddle, stream, trough, or bucket, he will find it and be in it.

🧡 The Good Boy Credentials:

  • He doesn’t chew and has good house manners.

  • He loves toys and enjoys proper play.

  • He has a great understanding of a wide range of commands and is keen to learn more with the right person.

His Background:

Aslan is housetrained and used to life as a loved pet. He came to us due to unforeseen circumstances and has known nothing but kindness and care.

We will continue to add more information about Aslan as we get to know him.

If you’ve read all of the above and feel you can offer Aslan the active, structured, cuddle‑filled home he needs, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply for Aslan, please complete an application form here -> https://www.hayanimalrescueteam.co.uk/adopt-a-pet

Ferg

🐾 BORDER COLLIE PUPPY LOOKING FOR HIS PERSON! 🐾

Ferg is a 5–6 month old Border Collie pup with a heart full of love and a brain that’s desperate to learn. He is a genuinely lovely lad who wants nothing more than to please his humans.

This boy has bags of potential. He could make a brilliant agility dog and may also have the makings of a working sheepdog in the right hands. He already understands some basic training and is eager to keep learning.

What Ferg needs:

  • A family committed to helping him grow into a well‑rounded, confident member of the household

  • An active home — a quick walk around the block will not meet his needs

  • A confident resident dog would be a huge bonus – he loves canine company

  • Dog‑savvy children only, as he is extremely boisterous

  • A family committed to ongoing lead work and recall training

  • A home with a confident cat may be possible with careful management and training, but he is very lively around cats

Please consider this carefully:

Border Collies are intelligent, high‑drive dogs who need stimulation, structure, and purpose to live fulfilling lives. If you’re looking for a calm, low‑energy sofa companion, Ferg is absolutely not the dog for you. He needs a home that understands his breed and can give him the physical and mental outlets he requires.

🧡 The good stuff:

  • Great with other dogs and has learnt to respect and give space to the older ones

  • Crate trained and sleeps through the night

  • Appears to be house trained – no accidents here, though we were told otherwise

  • Hasn’t chewed anything in the house, though he does have plenty of toys and doggy friends (Aslan is his favourite!) to keep him busy

  • Bright, affectionate, and full of enthusiasm

Ferg is still very much a puppy: strong on the lead, recall is hit‑and‑miss, and his energy levels are… enthusiastic. But in the right home, he is going to be an incredible dog.

If you think you can offer Ferg the structure, love, and adventure he needs, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply for Ferg, please complete an application form here -> https://www.hayanimalrescueteam.co.uk/adopt-a-pet