Midlands Cleft Rescue

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Non profit rescue dedicated to dogs with cleft conditions and other disabilities 🥰

Providing specialist care, rehabilitation + loving homes ❤️

Contact for surrenders :
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 07398 059439 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 07387 003493

Swipe to see the difference in this handsome boy from the day he arrived in rescue to now 😍With how fluffy Nigel is, we ...
03/06/2026

Swipe to see the difference in this handsome boy from the day he arrived in rescue to now 😍

With how fluffy Nigel is, we don’t think people quite realised just how poorly he was when he came to us. Underneath all that fur was a little boy who was skin and bone, covered in fleas and heavily infested with worms. It was heartbreaking to see 💔

Fast forward to now and Nigel is doing amazingly well. He’s steadily gaining weight, the fleas and worms are long gone and we’re feeling much more confident that we’ve got to the bottom of his health concerns through a combination of specialist diet and medication 🙏🏼

Nigel has a specialist scan next week to help confirm our suspicions and we’re all hoping for positive news. Please keep everything crossed for him 🤞🏼

One thing we’ve learned about Nigel is that he’s not your typical retriever puppy. He isn’t a busy, adventurous boy who wants to spend his days hiking or running around. In fact, Nigel much prefers the slower things in life. He enjoys a gentle toddle but his absolute favourite place is snuggled up on the sofa with his foster mum. He’s very much an old soul in a young dog’s body 🥹

When Nigel is eventually ready for adoption, he will need a very specific home. His diet cannot be changed, he may require medication long term and he’ll need adopters who understand and accept him exactly as he is. This won’t be a dog for someone looking for an energetic puppy - Nigel’s perfect day involves comfort, cuddles and plenty of naps 🫶🏼

If you’d like to donate toward Nigel’s specialist scan please go to the support section of our website - www.midlandscleftrescue.co.uk 😇 we’ve been given an estimate of £400

We are not accepting applications or registering interest at this stage. Once Nigel has had his scan and we’ve received the results, we hope it won’t be too much longer before he’s ready to start looking for his forever home.

Please do not message to register interest just yet. When the time comes, Nigel will have a very thorough and selective adoption process to ensure we find the perfect match for this special boy.

We’ll keep you all updated after his scan next week ❤️

We are urgently looking for dedicated foster homes for the dogs coming into our care 🥰Whilst we are often seeking foster...
02/06/2026

We are urgently looking for dedicated foster homes for the dogs coming into our care 🥰

Whilst we are often seeking fosterers who are able to tube feed newborn puppies, we have recently had a number of dogs surrendered to us with a variety of other medical conditions and care needs ❤️

Please note that fosterers cannot choose specific breeds or individual dogs. Our three trustees carefully match each dog to a foster home based on the fosterers experience, capabilities, lifestyle and available space. The dogs placed in your care could be of any age, breed, temperament and/or medical condition 🙏🏼

Some important considerations:
🐾 Newborn puppies require tube feeding every 2 hours and therefore cannot be left unattended
🐾 Older dogs with medical needs cannot be left for more than 3 hours at a time
🐾 Foster dogs may require ongoing veterinary care, medication, rehabilitation or extra support

Fostering is incredibly rewarding but it is also a significant commitment. If you have the experience, time, patience and space to open your home to a dog in need, we would love to hear from you 🫶🏼

To apply, please visit the volunteer section of our website: www.midlandscleftrescue.co.uk

Koazy is our newest surrender to the rescue and isn’t he just adorable? 😍 This little dachshund pup has had a difficult ...
02/06/2026

Koazy is our newest surrender to the rescue and isn’t he just adorable? 😍 This little dachshund pup has had a difficult start to life and has been struggling with seizures! As soon as Koazy arrived with us, we got him straight to our vet. We’d already started him on a specialist diet and together with his new seizure medication, we’re pleased to say that things are looking much more positive ❤️

The medication has been working amazingly well so far and we’re hopeful that we’re heading in the right direction. Koazy still has some challenges ahead. He can become very unsettled during the night, often needing reassurance every couple of hours. His wonderful foster, Becci, has been doing an incredible job caring for him and having Roz around to keep him company has really helped him settle 🙏🏼

For now, Koazy is focusing on getting stronger and feeling better. He is not available for adoption at this time and won’t be for quite a while as we continue with further investigations to get to the bottom of what’s causing his seizures 🥰

Please keep this sweet little boy in your thoughts as he continues his journey with us. We can’t wait to share more updates as he progresses 🫶🏼

APPLICATIONS CLOSEDRoo is still looking for her forever home 🏡Our energetic, mischievous little 12 weeks old staffy pup ...
01/06/2026

APPLICATIONS CLOSED

Roo is still looking for her forever home 🏡

Our energetic, mischievous little 12 weeks old staffy pup Roo is still on the search for the perfect forever home 😍

Roo was born with a cleft lip and had to be tube fed for the first four weeks of her life but has now been fully weaned and eats / drinks just like any other dog! Her cleft is completely cosmetic and causes her no issues 🙏🏼

Roo is looking to find a home with another energetic sibling who she can go on adventures with and she would thrive with a garden of her own 🥰

Before applying please ensure your home is the right match for this pup. Please only apply if you meet the following criteria:

🌼 must live with another dog
🌸 cat tested : no
🌼 suitable to live with children : yes
🌸 comfortable being left for up to 3 hours
🌼 medical condition(s) : cleft lip
🌸 ongoing medication required : no
🌼 location : Glasgow

Any applications filled out using chatGPT will not be considered. Please apply via the link - www.midlandscleftrescue.co.uk

APPLICATIONS CLOSEDRosie is looking for her forever home 🏡Some of you may remember our beautiful Rosie. Sadly, through a...
30/05/2026

APPLICATIONS CLOSED

Rosie is looking for her forever home 🏡

Some of you may remember our beautiful Rosie. Sadly, through absolutely no fault of her own, Rosie has now found herself back in rescue for a second time and we’re determined to find the perfect home where she can finally stay forever ❤️

Rosie was born with cerebellar hypoplasia and is deaf but please don’t let that put you off. Thanks to the incredible dedication of her foster mum, Aimee, Rosie has learned sign language and navigates daily life brilliantly. Being deaf is all she’s ever known, so it doesn’t affect her confidence or enjoyment of life in the slightest 😍

Like any young cocker spaniel, Rosie is full of life, energy, mischief and fun! She may be a little wobbly at times but she doesn’t let that stop her. She loves her walks, enjoys trips to the pub, adores meeting people and is equally happy curling up on your lap for cuddles after a busy day 🫶🏼

One thing we’ve learned is that Rosie really benefits from having another dog around. She gains comfort and reassurance from canine companionship, particularly when settling at night or being left alone, so a resident dog is an absolute must for her new home. Ideally, this dog would be playful and energetic, as Rosie certainly doesn’t come with an off switch! 🫣

Rosie could happily live with dog-savvy children aged 8+ as she can be quite excitable when she’s having fun.

Rosie is an incredibly special little girl who deserves a family willing to see beyond her disabilities and appreciate the amazing dog she truly is 🙏🏼

Before applying please ensure your home is the right match for this pup. Please only apply if you meet the following criteria:

🌼 must live with another dog
🌸 cat tested : yes
🌼 suitable to live with children : 8+
🌸 comfortable being left for up to 2 hours
🌼 medical condition(s) : cerebellar hypoplasia + deaf
🌸 ongoing medication required : no

Any applications filled out using chatGPT will not be considered. Please apply via the link - www.midlandscleftrescue.co.uk

Mike, Sully, Roz and Dory have all got their homes lined up and waiting 🏡Thank you so much to everyone who applied for t...
27/05/2026

Mike, Sully, Roz and Dory have all got their homes lined up and waiting 🏡

Thank you so much to everyone who applied for these four - we were absolutely inundated with applications and truly appreciate everyone’s support. They’ll be heading off to their forever homes once they’ve completed their vaccine course 😇

If you were unsuccessful this time round, please don’t feel disheartened. Please continue applying for dogs you feel you’d be suitable for - the level of interest we receive for each pup can make decisions incredibly difficult 🙏🏼

Applications for Roo, Bubbles and Sheldon have also now closed whilst we move onto the second stage of the process. Over the next fortnight we’ll be contacting successful applicants for home checks before moving on to selecting their forever homes 😍

This process does take time, especially with the huge number of applications we’ve received (over 100 applications for Sheldon alone), so we kindly ask that people refrain from messaging for updates whilst we work through everything. We will be in touch with everyone successful in due course and post once these gorgeous pups have found their homes 🫶🏼

We’re also currently working on an email system that will notify applicants if they’ve been unsuccessful at each stage, although unfortunately this likely won’t be ready for a little while yet!

Thank you, as always, for your continued support 🐾

Meet our two newest foster babies - Acer and Clover 🍀These gorgeous corgi x chihuahua x yorkie siblings recently came in...
26/05/2026

Meet our two newest foster babies - Acer and Clover 🍀

These gorgeous corgi x chihuahua x yorkie siblings recently came into our care due to unforeseen circumstances and whilst they have no medical concerns, they’ll be staying with us in foster for a minimum of one month while we assess their individual needs and behaviours. During their time with us they’ll also receive their vaccinations, microchips and full health checks 🙏🏼

Safe to say they’ve already stolen hearts and have quickly become little grubbers whilst settling in with foster Helen 🫶🏼

We can’t wait to share more of their journey with you all over the coming weeks, the pair aren’t available for adoption just yet but keep your eyes peeled 💛

After stealing hearts from the very beginning, Crush is now settling into his amazing new life where he’ll be loved endl...
25/05/2026

After stealing hearts from the very beginning, Crush is now settling into his amazing new life where he’ll be loved endlessly and spoiled exactly as he deserves 😇

He’s ready for a lifetime full of adventures, cuddles and fun with his new big sister Margot 🩵

We’re so excited for this next chapter for Crush and can’t wait to watch him thrive with his wonderful family 👏🏼

Our sweet little Eeyore will be staying within the rescue as a forever foster 🫶🏼This sweet little boy has already overco...
24/05/2026

Our sweet little Eeyore will be staying within the rescue as a forever foster 🫶🏼

This sweet little boy has already overcome so much in such a short time. Eeyore was born with a cleft lip, microphthalmia, recovered from puppy strangles and we discovered as he grew that he also suffers from severe elbow dysplasia 🥺

We’ll be working very closely with our vet team to carefully monitor his elbows as he grows, to determine whether surgery may be an option in the future or whether medical management will be the best route for him. His care plan will continue to be assessed and adjusted as he develops to make sure he has the happiest, most comfortable life possible 🙏🏼

Eeyore has also officially had a name change…and will now be known as FatBoy to fit in perfectly with the motorbike theme alongside MCR Chopper!

FatBoy will be living his best life with Chopper and his new sisters Penelope, Aurora, and Rhu - where he’ll continue to be spoiled, loved and cherished every single day.

We’ll of course continue to share this special boys journey as he grows 😇

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