All dogs that are rehomed through welfare are offered the following help from the wonderful people at Southend Dog Training. Click the link below to see all about them.

2 hours of 1-1 training for £200

1 hour miscellaneous or puppy training £99

This is a offer for welfare dogs only and must be booked by calling 01702746961

Or email help@southenddogtraining.co.uk

https://southenddogtraining.co.uk/

CLEO

🐾 Introducing Beautiful Cleo – 5 Years Old🐾

Here we have the lovely Cleo, a beautiful five-year-old girl who was very much loved by her previous owner.

Sadly, with two small children in the home and another baby on the way, it was felt that Cleo’s needs were no longer being met as well as they should be. She wasn’t getting the exercise and attention she needs and was spending more and more time either in the garden or around the house.

Her owner therefore made the difficult decision to ask Welfare for help in finding Cleo a home where she can receive the time, exercise and companionship she deserves.

Cleo has recently finished a season, which means she cannot be spayed for approximately 2–3 months. She will be visiting our vet this coming week for a full health check, booster vaccination, worming and flea treatment.

Her journey into Welfare was a little stressful for her. Cleo did not travel particularly well and became quite anxious and vocal in the car.

However, once she arrived and had time to settle, she quickly calmed down.

So far, Cleo appears to be a healthy girl and is a good body weight. She is happy to be handled and, when seeing dogs nearby, she has so far simply responded with a wagging tail.

Cleo does currently pull quite strongly on the lead, so this is something her new owner will need to continue working on. Fortunately, she absolutely loves her food, which should make treats a very useful training aid and help turn this into a manageable issue with some consistent training.

She also appears to be clean around her sleeping area.

Cleo is an absolutely beautiful girl who has found herself needing a fresh start through no fault of her own circumstances. As we get to know her better, we will continue assessing her personality and needs so that we can find the right forever home for her. ❤️🐾

NORA

🐾 MEET NORA🐾

DOB: 11/02/2024

Beautiful Nora is a stunning white Bull Terrier with striking black markings on her head.

Nora arrived with us while in season, so she has not yet been spayed. This will need to be arranged and carried out by her new owners.

When Nora first arrived, she was very excitable and reactive around the resident dogs. However, as she has had time to settle into her new surroundings, we have seen a much calmer side to her.

Nora is a very loving girl who is clean in her sleeping area and appears to be in good health. She is not known to chew and really enjoys playing with her toys. On walks, she may initially pull on the lead through excitement, but she soon settles down. She also travels well.

Nora needs someone who can offer her firm, fair and consistent handling. Give her clear boundaries, patience and security, and her truly lovely nature begins to shine through.

We feel Nora would be happiest as the only dog in the home, with no cats or small furry animals. A home with older childrenwould be considered.

Nora is currently enjoying a raw diet, although chicken should be avoided.

🏡 Nora’s ideal home:
• Experienced and confident owners
• The only dog in the home
• No cats or small furry animals
• Older children
• Someone committed to continuing her training and providing consistent boundaries
• New owners willing to arrange her spay

Nora is a beautiful, loving young girl with so much to offer the right home. With the right person to guide her and give her the consistency she needs, we are confident her true loveliness will continue to shine through. ❤️

SOLOMON (SOLLY)

Meet Solly (Soloman) – A Gentle Giant Looking for a Fresh Start ❤️

Soloman, affectionately known as Solly, is a handsome 6-year-old lad currently in our care and searching for a calm, understanding forever home.

Solly has been prescribed regular medication for an allergic reaction to certain grasses. Our own veterinary team will be reviewing his treatment plan, as there may be alternative options available that could better manage his condition.

We were informed that Solly could be reactive towards other dogs, but so far we have not seen any signs of this in our care. It may be that he simply needed time to settle into his new surroundings. We will continue to assess him as he becomes more comfortable and confident.

Solly was clearly very much loved by his previous family, who described him as their "first child." They had originally rescued him from a home that was struggling to manage his energetic, puppy-like behaviour alongside a smaller dog. More recently, the family welcomed a baby, and the changing dynamics of the household left Solly unsettled. With the welfare of both Solly and their child in mind, the difficult decision was made to ask for our help.

Since arriving with us, Solly has shown himself to be a quiet, sensitive and people-focused dog. He often looks directly into your face for reassurance and enjoys being close to those he trusts. He is currently enjoying a balanced diet of raw meat, quality biscuit and vegetables, and is steadily gaining weight.

Solly travels well in the car, is crate trained, and is clean around his sleeping area. He walks nicely on the lead, although he occasionally needs a gentle reminder not to pull.

At present, we feel Solly would be best suited to a calm, quiet home with no small children, no other dogs and no cats. He would benefit greatly from someone who is home for most of the day and can help rebuild his confidence at his own pace.

His vaccinations and worming treatments are up to date.

Solly is a lovely tall lad with a gentle nature and plenty of love to give. In the right home, with patient and understanding people, we believe he will flourish and become a devoted companion once again.