Ashbourne Animal Welfare

03/09/2026

Willow! A lovely 6 month old puppy!

Willow is a 18kg (at the moment) crossbreed… she’s made up of 50% Lurcher, 25% Cocker Spaniel, 25% German shepherd… apparently!

She’s a lovely girl… but an excitable puppy with very few boundaries! She would be better in a home with no young children.

She’s full of energy… and will need a lot of exercise and stimulation! She loves her time in our exercise compounds playing with her toys!

Willow could possibly live with another dog, but this would depend on a dog meeting. She needs a home without cats and other small animals/poultry.

She’s a great dog with loads of potential, she should be an intelligent girl with that mix of breeds! She had a bit of training, but would definitely benefit from a further education… training classes would help with her confidence, training and relationship with her new family.

02/09/2026

Finn is a handsome lad who came to us as a stray, his owner was traced, but they didn’t want him back.

He sometimes puts on a bravado front, but he’s a misunderstood boy who finds some of the other cats a bit intimidating..

He’s a friendly boy who loves his food!

He would need a home without other cats or dogs

31/08/2026

Bobbi!

Little Bobbi is a 3yr old Staffy crossbreed (probably Jack Russell, with her tiny legs!) who came to us for rehoming due to her owner being unwell.

She’s a fun loving little lady who energetic and full of life! She’s loves to get out and about, and play ball!despite her little legs, Bobbi is still quite athletic!

Sadly Bobbi can be dog reactive, and would be better suited to a home without other dogs… she would also need a cat free home.

She’s a friendly little soul, she loves people and has been around children. She would be a great addition to the family!

31/08/2026

Marley 🫶

Marley is an 11yr old Husky x Staffy who was originally adopted from us in 2017. Sadly he finds himself back with us through no fault of his own.

We are looking for a new home for Marley - we would consider a long term foster!

He’s a really sweet, cuddly boy who loves people! He’s unfortunately not coping well in the kennels, he just wants lots of company. He needs a home to call his own.

Marley can be reactive towards other dogs, and would need to be the only dog in the home - also no cats or other small furries. He can be strong on the lead, if he sees something he doesn’t like… but majority of the time, he’s pretty chilled.

He absolutely loves his big comfy bed… and he would definitely be a sofa snuggler if he’s allowed!
He will be a very loving, loyal companion.

At 11yrs old, Marley a little stiff when he gets up etc! He’s not on any medication, but he does have some supplements! He does also lick his paws a lot and has done during his stay with us… this could be due to allergies, or stress etc so he is under observation.

What Marley really needs is a happy home for him to relax in and enjoy his old age!

Could you be the person for Marley?

31/08/2026

29/08/2026

Reggie 🖤

Reggie is a distinguished gentleman aged 9yrs. He’s a Patterdale cross, although he’s bigger than your average Patterdale terrier… he definitely is terrier by nature! 🙈

He’s very friendly and sociable, but he can be grumpy if you’re doing something that he doesn’t like - like a vaccine for instance! He would need a home without young children.

He can be reactive to other dogs, so would be better as the only dog in the home. Definitely no cats or other small furries.

That’s the negative bits out of the way… he’s a loving lad, who bonds quickly with people and still acts like a big puppy when he sees his human friends! He’s very affectionate.

He loves to get out for his walks, and particularly enjoys his time off lead in our exercise compounds where he can wander around and explore all of the exciting smells! He also enjoys a game of ball occasionally too!

Reggie’s ideal home would be with people who are familiar with terriers… preferably adult only, and quiet.. he loves to snooze!

26/08/2026

🐶Happy National Dog Day! 🐶

And on National Dog Day, we are doing a bit of an appeal for 2 of our long stayers; Joey & Bear!

These brothers came to us for rehoming over a year ago! They were just 6month old puppies at the time… and it was evident that they’d not really had much in the way of socialisation or new experiences during their early weeks. They were always friendly with people here at the kennels.

Joey and Bear were part of an ‘accidental litter’ between a Husky/Labrador Mum and a smaller mixed breed Dad, there were also several other dogs in the home.

Fast forward 14 Months, Joey and Bear are still waiting for their forever homes!

Joey is the smaller of the 2, he’s got white paws and a white chest. He did briefly find a new home, but was returned due to his separation anxiety. Joey gets along with other dogs, but does have a rough play at times! He can be worried by new people, but it doesn’t take him long to trust.

Bear is slightly bigger, and almost totally black. He’s a lovely lad who always greets people with a big teddy in his mouth! He’s very affectionate, and appears to be fine with strangers. Sadly Bear is dog reactive, and is very vocal when he sees dogs on walks.

Both dogs are very agile, with bags of energy! They love to run! They will need active homes with people who have the time and patience to dedicate to their ongoing training and socialisation.

Bear & Joey are kennelled separately, but do enjoy playtime with each other. They could be rehomed separately, but both would need lots of company in their new homes.

25/08/2026

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Carla is a little early for Halloween! But she’s hoping that she will have a home in time for spooky season!

25/08/2026

Little Lucky doesn’t know how Lucky he is!!

It was pure luck that some holiday makers were driving down a road slowly, as they didn’t know the area, and spotted him!

It was the middle of nowhere, and he wasn’t in a good way… he was very cold, very thin and very lost!

Thankfully they scooped him up and headed over to us!

Lucky was very frightened when he arrived… we assume that he was from a farm and somehow managed to find himself lost. However with lots of TLC, he’s now a friendly little chap.. with a loud purr!

He’s going to be a great addition to the family!

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