STOUR VALLEY DOGS
MOSHU
Available for adoption
Moshu is a charming little character who is 95% sweetheart and 5% stubborn old man! At 11 years old, this Romanian rescue has been in foster care for the past year, and now he’s looking for a special forever home.
He’s a friendly chap, both dog and cat-friendly, and is microchipped and neutered. Moshu adores cuddles and affection, but only on his terms. He needs time to build trust, but once he does, he’ll happily be your little shadow. He took to his foster family's daughter straight away and welcomes visitors with no fuss.
Now, Moshu does have a few quirks. Grooming? Absolutely not, he hates it and needs to be sedated for it. Leads? No thanks, he prefers to potter around the garden or enjoy occasional visits to a secure dog field. He only has a few teeth left, but if he gets cross, he knows how to use them!
That said, Moshu isn’t a difficult dog, just one who knows what he wants. He follows house rules, can be left for short periods, and mostly just wants a quiet, understanding home. If you’re looking for a low-maintenance companion with a big personality, Moshu might just be the perfect fit.
Could you be the one to give Moshu the retirement home he deserves?
IVAN
Available for adoption
Ivan is a gorgeous young boy (around 2-3 years old) who found himself in a Midlands pound, facing the unthinkable. Thankfully, we were able to step in just in time to give him the second chance he deserves!
This handsome lad is strong, really strong, and full of character! He’s recently been neutered and is looking for an experienced home where he can continue to learn and grow. Ideally, he’d love a female-only household without children, or with dog-savvy teens (15+).
Ivan knows some basic commands, though he has a bit of a selective hearing problem, so his training will need to continue. He pulls like a train on the lead, but we don’t think he’s had much experience with walks before coming to us, so he's still learning.
He’s a bit wary of men, but we’re working on that. With the right guidance and patience, Ivan has the potential to be an incredible companion.
SMIDGE
Smidge came to us from a Local Authority Dog Pound when she remained unclaimed at the end of the allowed period.
Smidge is a typical French bulldog, and very cute. The vet estimates that she is about 4-5 years old. She is in good health generally, and has now restarted her vaccinations. The second jab is booked for the end of May.
Since she arrived, Smidge has been a lovely guest. She has clearly lived in a home before. She is housetrained and she enjoys her food, though she has a tendency to gobble it too quickly so we have been using a slo feeder for her.
Smidge loves humans and loves cuddles and happily greets visitors to the house. She is very friendly with other dogs, but can misbehave if there is food around. We have therefore been feeding her separately, which helps keep the peace. ☺️
She has been sleeping in a crate with the door open, and we don't hear a peep from her until morning.
TIMO
Available for adoption
The very gentle Timo is 3 years old. He is settling into his foster home and his character really shines through. He is a sweet boy who likes a calm and quiet life. He's not keen on loud voices or noises. He's not much of a barker either. Just a chilled boy.
Timo is a sociable dog and he does love human company. He doesn't mind being left for short periods, and sleeps through the night happily in his dog bed.
He is a gentle gem of a dog who will be a faithful companion. He could love happily with another gentle calm dog. I think young children would be a little too much for him but teenage children who are respectful of a dog's personal space would be fine.
His assessment is ongoing and we will add updates.
Timo is vaccinated, neutered, flea and worm treated and has tested negative for Bruscella Canis (results analysed by UK APHA laboratory)
KALE
ARRIVING SOON
Kale is arriving soon. He will be under assessment before he is available for adoption.
MINNIE
Available for adoption
Minnie is a small 3 year old terrier/chihuahua crossbreed.
She is a sweet girl who can be shy of humans until she gets a little more used to them and feels safe. She gets on well with other dogs, but feels more comfortable in the company of smaller dogs. She is child friendly with children who are respectful.
She is slowly learning to trust She eats very well, but tends to guard her food. She really enjoys playing with the other dogs. She will become a lovely companion once she has learnt to trust her human.
Minnie is microchipped, spayed, vaccinated, flea and worm treated. She has tested negative for Bruscella and has a certificate from the UK APHA laboratory confirming that.
CARLOS
Arriving soon
Carlos is arriving soon. He will be under assessment before he is available for adoption.
PRINCE
Available for adoption
Prince is a gorgeous 6 and a half year old small sized crossbreed. He can be quite timid when he first meets new people but he enjoys human company and loves being caressed.
He is a good boy who just wants a quiet life and to feel safe with his own special humans. He gets on well with the other dogs but very occasionally tries to "guard" his human - not very robustly to be fair, and a quick, calm "no" soon puts an end to that. He seems to have stopped doing it now.
Prince gets very excited about meals. When he sees his bowl approaching, he spins and spins on the spot with happiness until the bowl is on the floor in front of him. He has recently started taking an interest in toys and has a real talent for de-stuffing them. He particularly likes the squeaky ones
Prince would be happiest as the only dog in the household, or with one other calm dog. Any children would need to be aged 12 or over.
Prince is microchipped, neutered, vaccinated, flea and worm treated. He has tested negative for Bruscella and has a certificate from the UK APHA laboratory.
He is a sweet gem of a boy who will make a loyal companion.
SMOOKIE
Available for adoption
Smookie is a typical one year old playful, medium sized crossbreed. He is a friendly boy who loves human company and would do almost anything for a cuddle.
He gets on well with the other dogs in the house, though he does like to think of himself as the top dog. He enjoys food and is best fed in his own as he will take over other dogs' bowls if he gets the chance. He has been left alone for up to a couple of hours and has been absolutely fine, no barking or anxiety.
He is reliably clean and dry indoors, and has mastered the dog flap. He greets visitors enthusiastically and happily. Unless they are birds!!
Smookie is microchipped, neutered, vaccinated, flea and worm treated. He would make a very loving companion. Best suited as the only dog in the home or with a submissive female. Children in the family should be aged 12 or over.
Please let us know if you see a dog you would like to meet!
PROCESS TO ADOPT
The whole family, plus any other dogs in the household, would meet the dog at his/her foster home. After this meeting, all being well, if you decide you would like to go ahead with adoption a Home Check will be arranged.
Following a successful Home Check the adoption can proceed.
There is a minimum donation of £375 payable on adoption.
In the case of more than one person being interested in a dog (this certainly is the case with most puppies) a decision will be made as to which home is most suitable for the dogs needs. We do not operate on a first come first served basis, the home that is best suited will be selected.
All dogs looking for a home are posted on our Facebook page and website.
Please be aware that a visit is not a guarantee that you will be able to adopt. We do reserve the right to select the best matched home for each of our dogs. I hope you understand that they are our priority.