27/07/2025
Welcome to our Darling Dogs Rescue Awareness Month over the months of July and August. Over the coming weeks we’ll be sharing stories (like ours below) of our fellow enclosure users and their wonderful rescue dogs.
If you’d also like to share your story and earn a free visit we’d love to hear from you. Details are easily found on our website.
Dog Owner’s Name (Optional):
Karen Holland
Dog(s) name:
Boyd (Beagle Cross), Darcie (Blonde Lurcher) & Sefton (Brindle Lurcher)
Rescue Centre / Form of Rescue:
Boyd (Private Rescue), Darcie (Forever Hounds ) & Sefton (Dog’s Trust Newbury )
Dog’s age when rescued:
All under a year old
What your rescue dog(s) was like with to begin with:
Boyd - Needed some house training but this didn’t take long. He luckily took well to the other dogs that were already here. We took him to training classes straight away which are still ongoing.
Darcie - Bit wild. Extremely prey driven. Couldn’t be let off in an open area. But thankfully very personable and social with other dogs.
Sefton - Quite strong minded but kind. He took to training very well and achieved a number ‘Good Citizen Dog Scheme’ awards.
What your rescue dog(s) is like now:
Boyd - Calmer and has much better manners. His social skills are getting better and he especially loves children.
Darcie - Still massively prey driven and can’t be let off unless in a safe enclosure. A proper couch potato and a terrific companion.
Sefton - Very intelligent and can turn his paw to most things. Over the years he has tried scent work and agility. Has always been very keen to please. Also, a good guard dog!
Any general tips you’d give to anyone thinking about rescuing a dog:
Try not to cut corners. Make sure you have a terrific vet and good insurance. Be prepared to go walking in all weather. They unfortunately often don’t come trained so be ready to log the hours yourself. Ultimately owning a dog is a huge responsibility and shouldn’t be entered into on a whim.
