STOUR VALLEY DOGS
Kala
Kala can be a little nervous when she first meets someone, but she is quick to warm to the right person. Once she feels comfortable, her lovely personality really starts to shine.
She is now happy being left on her own and sleeps through the night without any trouble.
Kala is very good on the lead, although she can be a little unsure around other dogs and people out walking. With calm, patient introductions, she soon comes around. During a recent meeting with a lady and her son, she was initially unsure, but it wasn’t long before she was happily having a sniff, giving kisses and enjoying the attention.
We feel Kala could potentially live with a child who is calm, patient and respectful around dogs, with the right introductions and supervision.
She has settled beautifully and has really grown in confidence. Kala is now ready to find her forever home and the person who will give her the time, patience and love she needs to continue blossoming.
Muffin
Muffin is a five-month-old puppy and the son of Lila. He is slightly bigger than his sister Blueberry, although he is still a very small and rather diddy boy.
Muffin is a confident, affectionate puppy who has a lovely outlook on life. He adores people and appears to have complete confidence that humans are there to be trusted, loved and, naturally, provide plenty of cuddles.
He enjoys playing with the other dogs and is happy to interact with them. At night, Muffin currently sleeps separately from the other dogs, although there is often plenty of playful shuffling and snuffling going on before everyone eventually settles down.
He is comfortable being handled and has no concerns about being picked up or examined. His toilet training is progressing, although there are still some accidents to work on. His accuracy is not always quite as impressive as his enthusiasm, so his new family will need to continue with patient, consistent toilet training.
Muffin's routine health check is still pending, but there are currently no concerns about his health.
As a young puppy, Muffin will need a home that understands the time, patience and commitment involved in raising a puppy. Continued socialisation, training and positive experiences will be important as he grows into adulthood.
Muffin is a lovely, confident little boy with a big personality packed into a very small package, and we look forward to seeing him continue to grow and flourish.
Blueberry
Blueberry is a tiny five-month-old girl and the daughter of Lila and sister to Muffin. Despite her small size, she is a bright and increasingly confident puppy with a lovely affectionate nature.
Blueberry absolutely loves cuddles and is very comfortable being handled. She has shown no concerns around people and readily seeks out affection, seemingly expecting to be loved wherever she goes.
She is currently working on her toilet training. There are still some accidents, but she is making progress and tends to use puppy pads when available, even when the garden door is open.
Blueberry has a healthy appetite and is very enthusiastic about mealtimes. She currently sleeps separately from the other dogs and, like many puppies, spends some of the night shuffling around and playing.
She is interested in playing with the larger dogs but can sometimes feel a little out of her depth, so she will benefit from gentle introductions and patient, positive experiences as her confidence develops.
Blueberry has been vaccinated and parasite treated. A routine health check is still pending, although there are currently no concerns regarding her health.
As she is still too young to be spayed, this will need to be arranged by her adopters when she is old enough, in accordance with veterinary advice.
Blueberry's coat is currently in need of some attention. She has had a bath, which she tolerated reasonably well, although she was not particularly impressed. Her very fine coat can be difficult to brush, even with detangler, so her new family will need to introduce regular grooming gently and patiently.
Blueberry is a delightful little puppy who is growing in confidence and has a wonderfully affectionate personality. She will need a loving home prepared for all the usual responsibilities of raising a young puppy, including continued toilet training, socialisation, grooming and helping her develop into a happy, confident adult dog.
Nala
Nala is a young female mixed-breed dog, born on 22 March 2026. Her Romanian documentation records her colouring as black and brown.
Since arriving in our care, Nala has been settling into her new surroundings and is growing in confidence as she learns that she is safe and cared for.
She is still a young girl with plenty to discover, and we are taking the time to allow her personality to develop at her own pace. As she becomes more comfortable, we are looking forward to learning more about Nala and seeing her confidence continue to grow.
As with all of our rescue dogs, finding Nala the right home will be our priority. Her new family will need to understand that she may need patience, consistency and time as she adjusts to life in a home environment.
Sherlock
Sherlock is a moderately large Lurcher/Greyhound who came into our care from a local authority dog pound on his eighth day in kennels. Unfortunately, no background history is available, so we are currently getting to know him and hope to establish an approximate age when he visits our vet.
Sherlock is a lovely, sociable boy who enjoys the company of people and gets on well with other dogs. He is affectionate, friendly and has a wonderfully chilled nature. He is not easily fazed and settles well, including sleeping peacefully through the night.
His toilet training is still a work in progress, but he is already making good progress and we expect this to continue as he settles into a routine.
Sherlock has good lead manners and does not pull. His recall is still something that needs work, and like many sighthounds, he can occasionally develop selective hearing when something more interesting catches his attention.
He is very food motivated and certainly appreciates his meals. He would happily help himself to everyone else's food too, given the opportunity, so for now he is fed separately.
Sherlock will need to attend the vet for his vaccinations, parasite treatment and castration as part of his ongoing care.
He is a really sweet, easy-going boy who has already shown us what a lovely character he is. We are looking forward to seeing him continue to settle, gain confidence and show us more of his personality while we find him the right home.
Sunny
Sunny is a lovely 5-year-old girl who recently arrived from Romania. When she first arrived, she was understandably nervous and unsure of her new surroundings. Within around two days, she began to feel comfortable and started to trust me. Once she felt safe, her lovely personality quickly began to shine through.
Sunny is a gentle, affectionate and loyal dog. She appears to have possibly lived in a home previously, as she has adapted very naturally to domestic life. We were told that she found kennel life particularly difficult, so a home environment appears to suit her very well.
Temperament and Behaviour
- Dog friendly
- Cat friendly
- Housetrained
- Sleeps peacefully throughout the night
- Happy sleeping in either a dog bed or crate, depending on her preference
- No accidents or issues overnight
- Affectionate and enjoys cuddles
- Forms a strong bond with her chosen person
- Loves feeling safe, secure and included
Sunny may need a little time to settle and build trust with her new family, but once she feels safe, she becomes a very happy and affectionate companion.
Health and Veterinary Information
Sunny is:
- Spayed
- Vaccinated
- Microchipped
- Flea and worm treated
Sunny is a very special little dog who has so much love to give. She is looking for a calm, loving and secure home where she can continue to build her confidence and enjoy the life she deserves.
For the right adopter, Sunny has the potential to become a wonderfully loyal companion and a friend for life.
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?
Jill
Suspended adoption applications!
Jill is slowly coming out of her shell and beginning to trust the humans around her. She is becoming more curious and will now approach for fuss and strokes — but very much on her own terms. She's still a very nervous little girl and needs patience, understanding, and a calm environment to continue building confidence.
She absolutely adores food and is settling in well with eating. Jill has also been enjoying spending time around the other dogs, although she has shown guarding behaviors around food, resting spots, the crate, and people she feels attached to. Because of this, we feel Jill would be best suited as the only dog in the home where she can feel safe and secure without needing to compete for resources.
Jill is still very young and currently teething — she has already lost several puppy teeth. She is also not yet house trained, so her future family will need to be prepared for ongoing puppy-style training and routine.
Orsi
APPLICATION ARE SUSPENDED FOR ADOPTION.
ORSI is an absolute sweetheart, a big, loving girl who adores human company and wants nothing more than to be by your side. She's incredibly affectionate and will happily flop onto her back at your feet, asking for endless tummy rubs.
She has a gentle nature and so much love to give, but she will need a home that can help her continue learning the basics, including housetraining, which she's already making good progress with.
Orsi is still being evaluated around other dogs, so for now a home where introductions can be managed carefully would be ideal.
She is spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped, and is ready to find a family who will give her the love and security she truly deserves.
Houdini
Houdini - Long-Term foster
Houdini is in long-term foster placement, where he will continue to receive the support and guidance he needs. His foster family are working with him on lead acclimatisation, helping him build confidence and develop this important skill at a pace that suits him.
Long-term fostering can be a fantastic option for some rescue dogs, giving them the stability of a home environment while allowing them to continue learning and progressing. We're delighted that Houdini has this opportunity and look forward to following his journey.
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.