Alfie is a medium sized crossbreed aged around three years old. Alfie fostered Norwich Norfolk.
Alfie had recently been taken into the Boto?ani public shelter in Romania when we visited in March. He was absolutely terrified and completely shut down at the environment he’d been plunged into.
During the days that we were there the team worked with him and by the time we left they were being greeted with happy dances and a wagging tail.
He was booked to come on the first possible transport and is now here in the UK looking for his forever home.
Alfie is a playful and friendly boy who forms strong bonds with his human. He would be best to be the only dog in the home as he can be competitive over toys and food but an experienced adopter could manage him with another dog.
Alfie could live with respectful children aged ten plus.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
When you adopt a Safe Rescue dog, you MUST use a slip lead. This will keep your dog safe: your new dog will be nervous and will not trust you, and you will not know which situations might upset your dog. If your dog panics, then a slip lead is the only way to prevent your dog from escaping (many dogs can escape from a collar and/or harness).
It will take AT LEAST 3-6 months for your dog to settle-in and for you to know your dog fully (longer for nervous dogs). The slip lead must ALWAYS be used during this settling-in period.
Even after your dog is settled, it is safest to use the slip lead in situations where your dog may become scared (e.g. visiting new places, around unfamiliar people, at the vet), and in situations where unexpected triggers might happen (e.g. around bonfire night). Nervous dogs may always need to wear a slip-lead as a back-up safety measure.
The slip lead is a safety device and must NEVER be used as a training tool. Using the lead to apply pressure to the dog’s neck is damaging. If your dog pulls on the lead, then we can advise you on training methods that avoid harm.
Once your dog is settled, you may want to consider using a harness (together with the slip lead) if your dog is comfortable with being handled when it is fitted. Most harnesses are not escape-proof, but harnesses with a strap behind the ribcage (e.g. Ruffwear Webmaster or Perfect Fit Harnesses) are safer.
Retractable / extendable leads must never be used on our dogs.
Adopted dogs must be collected from the rescue and transported straight home in a crate.
Fences and gates must be 5foot minimum in height and secure.
If you are interested please message.