Moorlands Dog Rescue

22/04/2024

Hi everyone,

You may have all noticed that there’s been less activity recently - the rescue has had to work on a much smaller scale over the last few years, mainly because of a big reduction in trustee capacity, and in committed foster carers or volunteers.

This year we have been considering how we can take a break from actively helping, to give ourselves the opportunity to recover, without closing the rescue completely and we are just wanting to let our wonderful supporters know that we have decided we are taking an open ended break from the rescue.

To our regular donors, we seek your blessing to redistribute some of our funds to some local rescues who are still in a position to help at this time, as we simply are not, and ask you consider supporting their fabulous work instead. We have already made some of these donations, including to Senior Staffie Club and Greyhound Gap, with smaller ones to others in support of particular dogs, such as JR Whippet Rescue, Animal Lifeline, Cheadle Animal Welfare and Beagle Welfare and we ask that you cancel your current donations to us and consider some of these wonderful local rescues as an alternative.

We're sorry if our communication hasn't been as good recently - all we can say is that it's been a difficult time. We thank you all for your support over the years, from us and the hundreds of dogs that we have helped, we couldn't have done it without you ❤️

17/07/2023

Cybil is a 7-year-old female Beagle. She is looking for a loving home/foster home with someone who understands the Beagle breed or is willing to learn!

Due to her past, above all else, Cybil needs someone with a huge amount of patience and a dollop of resilience to help her feel safe and secure. She will repay you with a huge amount of beagle love but please be prepared to give her time to settle.

Being a typical Beagle, Cybil is hugely food focussed and this will need to be managed carefully as she settles in and you start to learn her ways.

Cybil loves her walks and would be a great companion if you liked getting out and about. She’s also super smart and would be thrilled if you worked her mentally as well.

Cybil has lived with dogs and cats previously but cannot live with children.

If Cybil is not the dog for you please share this post - her family is out there somewhere and we need your help to find her.

www.moorlandsdogrescue.com/adoptions

28/06/2023

Our lovely Cybil is still in kennels looking for a foster or forever home. She’s coping okay but obviously it’s not an ideal long term solution for any dog.

Cybil does have a history of resource guarding and difficulty settling however she has been showing signs of improvement and we’re sure once she’s in the right home she’ll continue to improve.

Due to her history we are looking for a very experienced home for Cybil with no children and ideally no visiting children under 12. Cybil will need a lot of understanding and patience while she settles into a new home. It would be preferred that you have resource guarding experience.

Cybil can live with dogs on the assumption they all meet and agree to it 😉 and can also live with cats however, as always, supervision will be required initially.

Cybil has had too many homes in her life and we’d really love to find her a home where she can finally be loved for who she is and feel safe and happy.

Cybil is an approximately 7 years old Beagle.

If you’re interested in being a foster home for Cybil please complete the foster form: https://www.moorlandsdogrescue.com/fostering and give as much detail as you possibly can.

If you’re interested in giving her a forever home please complete the adoption form: https://www.moorlandsdogrescue.com/adoptions

Please note that we can't always reply to everybody who applies because we are very low on volunteer numbers at the moment, but will try our best to get in contact. You should receive an automated email after you've applied which explains what happens next and acknowledges receipt of your application. If you don't get this email then your applications hasn't registered with us.

02/06/2023

Please join us all in saying a very sad ”goodbye” to wonderful Stanley, a Moorlands Dog Rescue boy who has sadly left us and made his way to the place all good dogs go. As well as “goodbye” though, we’ve also got to say a huge “thank you” to this beautiful boy. Lovely, kind Stan shared his home with 26 rescue dogs in foster care, showing them the ways of the human world, going for lovely long walks, trips to the pub, playing chase around his garden with them and letting them know if their manners needed some improvement!

There will be a stampede when you arrive at Rainbow Bridge, Stan. All of those rescue dogs coming to shower you with the love you showed them during your time with us. We imagine our Connie and Bramble will be first in the queue ♥️

31/05/2023

Our gorgeous Cybil loves to sunbathe and would love to be in a foster home so she can enjoy some of this warm weather we’re having.

Unfortunately, with no interest in her she remains in kennels waiting…

Due to her resource guarding, which is a serious behaviour issue we need a very experienced foster home while we help Cybil feel safer and settled.

Cybil is an affectionate, friendly dog who shows no issues at all while in kennels but in a home environment she guards food and some items. In between times, she is very loving towards you but her guarding has obviously caused people to feel quite scared of her.

Full information about Cybil and what we know of her behaviour will be disclosed to anybody interested in fostering her.

Cybil is sociable around other dogs and has lived happily with dogs, including in foster so we wouldn't rule out a home with dogs but this would have to be an experienced foster home with direct knowledge of resource guarding.

Cybil lived with a cat in her previous home and in foster but would probably be best with no accessible chickens around!

Strictly no children and preferably no visiting children although this could be discussed depending on circumstances.

Cybil is around seven years old.

We know its going to be hard to find Cybil a foster home, but we also know there are fantastic people out there who will not be fazed by a dog like her.

Resource guarding can mostly be managed and even resolved with careful training, so we are hoping to find a home with the right environment to take Cybil into foster and work with her on these issues.

There is such a lovely girl in there and we believe with time and patience we will see more of the cuddly, affectionate Cybil and less of the Cybil who believes she needs to guard and defend herself.

If you’re interested in being a foster home for Cybil please complete the foster form: https://www.moorlandsdogrescue.com/fostering and give as much detail as you possibly can.

Please note that we can't always reply to everybody who applies because we are very low on volunteer numbers at the moment, but will try our best to get in contact. You should receive an automated email after you've applied which explains what happens next and acknowledges receipt of your application. If you don't get this email then your applications hasn't registered with us.

26/05/2023

Can we please ask that you all share lovely Cybil’s post..we need as many people to see her as possible and you never know who’s feed she might end up on 🤞🙏🏻

We are still looking for an experienced foster home for Cybil, a beautiful beagle who came to us recently with resource guarding.

Cybil went to a foster home but has recently had to move kennels. Her resource guarding is a very serious behaviour issue which is why we need a very experienced foster home while we help Cybil feel safer and settled.

Cybil is an affectionate, friendly dog who shows no issues at all while in kennels but in a home environment she guards food and some items. In between times, she is very loving towards you but her guarding has obviously caused people to feel quite scared of her.

Full information about Cybil and what we know of her behaviour will be disclosed to anybody interested in fostering her.

Cybil is sociable around other dogs and has lived happily with dogs, including in foster so we wouldn't rule out a home with dogs but this would have to be an experienced foster home with direct knowledge of resource guarding.

Cybil lived with a cat in her previous home and in foster but would probably be best with no accessible chickens around!

Strictly no children and preferably no visiting children although this could be discussed depending on circumstances.

Cybil is around seven years old.

We know its going to be hard to find Cybil a foster home, but we also know there are fantastic people out there who will not be fazed by a dog like her.

Resource guarding can mostly be managed and even resolved with careful training, so we are hoping to find a home with the right environment to take Cybil into foster and work with her on these issues.

There is such a lovely girl in there and we believe with time and patience we will see more of the cuddly, affectionate Cybil and less of the Cybil who believes she needs to guard and defend herself.

If you’re interested in being a foster home for Cybil please complete the foster form: https://www.moorlandsdogrescue.com/fostering and give as much detail as you possibly can.

Please note that we can't always reply to everybody who applies because we are very low on volunteer numbers at the moment, but will try our best to get in contact. You should receive an automated email after you've applied which explains what happens next and acknowledges receipt of your application. If you don't get this email then your applications hasn't registered with us.

22/05/2023

We are still looking for an experienced foster home for Cybil, a beautiful beagle who came to us recently with resource guarding.

Cybil went to a foster home but has recently had to move kennels. Her resource guarding is a very serious behaviour issue which is why we need a very experienced foster home while we help Cybil feel safer and settled.

Cybil is an affectionate, friendly dog who shows no issues at all while in kennels but in a home environment she guards food and some items. In between times, she is very loving towards you but her guarding has obviously caused people to feel quite scared of her.

Full information about Cybil and what we know of her behaviour will be disclosed to anybody interested in fostering her.

Cybil is sociable around other dogs and has lived happily with dogs, including in foster so we wouldn't rule out a home with dogs but this would have to be an experienced foster home with direct knowledge of resource guarding.

Cybil lived with a cat in her previous home and in foster but would probably be best with no accessible chickens around!

Strictly no children and preferably no visiting children although this could be discussed depending on circumstances.

Cybil is around seven years old.

We know its going to be hard to find Cybil a foster home, but we also know there are fantastic people out there who will not be fazed by a dog like her.

Resource guarding can mostly be managed and even resolved with careful training, so we are hoping to find a home with the right environment to take Cybil into foster and work with her on these issues.

There is such a lovely girl in there and we believe with time and patience we will see more of the cuddly, affectionate Cybil and less of the Cybil who believes she needs to guard and defend herself.

If you’re interested in being a foster home for Cybil please complete the foster form: https://www.moorlandsdogrescue.com/fostering and give as much detail as you possibly can.

Please note that we can't always reply to everybody who applies because we are very low on volunteer numbers at the moment, but will try our best to get in contact. You should receive an automated email after you've applied which explains what happens next and acknowledges receipt of your application. If you don't get this email then your applications hasn't registered with us.

04/05/2023

Whenever we rehome we obviously hope it’s for life however sometimes it isn’t right for the dog and when that happens sometimes the best thing you can do is change the environment!

This is the position we found ourselves in with lovely lurcher Rosie. Despite being in a very loving home it just didn’t seem to be right. The very difficult decision for Rosie to come back to us was made and we set about figuring out what kind of home would be best for her - if only they could talk!!!

A lot of luck and an offhand comment later and we found the amazing Sophie who rescues, fosters and rehomes a variety of sighthounds. Rosie moved in so we could get a better idea of what makes her happy…it didn’t take long for us all to realise that Sophie and all her new doggie friends is what makes Rosie happy and Sophie declared ‘she’s not going anywhere!’

And so, Rosie has stayed. Paws well and truly under the table! She has a great time playing with her new friends, hanging out in cafes eating sausages and when it’s time for a nap rotates around all the beds, the seats, the sofas….bliss 🥰

A big thank you to Sophie for offering to foster Rosie and for realising she was family and adopting her. We love a failed foster story.

Be happy Rosie ❤️❤️❤️

26/04/2023

SHARES AND HELP NEEDED!!

We have a very special appeal for a dog in our care.

We’re looking for an experienced dog person/professional who can foster under a paid board and train arrangement.

The dog in question has a few behaviour struggles including resource guarding and depending on experience level, you’d be working alongside a behaviourist on a rehabilitation plan.

The dog could live in an environment with dogs and cats however no children (or visiting children) and ideally sole adult unless everyone is very dog savvy.

The dog is medium sized, people loving, non reactive to dogs and humans.

Full details will be disclosed to anyone who’s interested and meets the criteria.

Please contact us at [email protected] if you’d like to discuss further.

Please can we ask everyone to share this, the more people who see it, the more chance we have. Thank you.

04/04/2023

When we said ’sit’ Cybil this wasn’t what we meant 😂❤️

Cybil enjoying the sunshine in foster care.

03/04/2023

While Cybil waits for her surgery to remove the lump she’s enjoying soaking up the spring sunshine, hanging out with resident dogs and cat and working hard on her training!!!

She’s learning to settle and her barking is greatly reduced. In fact, there’s been no barking for the last three days!!!

Well done Cybil 🙌

31/03/2023

Our lovely Cybil had her vet visit yesterday! She made lots of friends and was such a good girl. With the help of some treats she got her vaccinations and had a check over.

Her foster carer had noticed a small lump and we’ve been advised to have it removed. Cybil goes in for her operation on 14 April and we’ll keep you posted about progress with our gorgeous girl.

In the meantime she’s enjoying her walks and play sessions with resident dogs and her carer is starting to work on her resource guarding.

We’re keeping everything crossed the lump is nothing serious and with continued training we’ll be able find Cybil her forever home 🐶❤️