Tilly was originally homed by Starfish as a puppy and has recently come back into our care due to a change in her owner's circumstances. This is absolutely no reflection on lovely little Tilly who has done nothing wrong. We are very sad for her as returns are something that very rarely happen within our rescue. When Tilly first arrived, our hearts broke for her. For several days she sat by the door waiting, barely eating and seeming very sad and withdrawn. It was clear she missed everything she had known and was struggling to understand why her world had suddenly changed. Her coat was also in poor condition and our wonderful groomer spent nearly three hours carefully clipping it all off. Throughout the entire process, Tilly was incredibly patient and good. Fast forward a couple of weeks, and we now have a very different Tilly – a happy, confident little girl who has settled beautifully into a home with six resident dogs of different ages, sizes and personalities without a single issue. She has even attended agility classes and proved to be a natural! There is honestly very little negative to say about this lovely dog.

Report from Tilly's foster mummy... Tilly is the easiest dog I've fostered to date. She met my six dogs all at once, which can be intimidating, but took it all in her stride. She is affectionate and enjoys human company, but has also learnt to settle happily when a person is not in the room. She loves routine, enjoys her two walks a day and is a bright little dog who would thrive in a home where she can continue to use her brain. She is inquisitive, confident and wants to say hello to every person and dog she meets. Tilly settles well at night and sleeps through without any problems. She walks nicely on the lead and although interested in wildlife, she has not been overly fixated on it. She has not yet been let off lead, so we cannot comment on her recall. One thing she does go deaf for, however, is a particularly interesting smell she wants to investigate or roll in! She is pretty much the perfect dog. I feel she would be happiest in a home with another dog and ideally more than one person around, ensuring she receives plenty of companionship and attention. Tilly is approx. 10k. She has been spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, wormed and flea treated. She is now off lead. You can see some lovely videos of Tilly's journey with us so far on our website..

Ideally, we are looking for an active home. Her foster mum competes at agilty and thinks she will be great. We know Tilly will be extremely popular. However, as you can imagine, we are very protective of this special little girl. We watched her arrive feeling lost and confused, and we have seen her blossom back into the happy, joyful puppy we remember from two years ago. Because of this, we will not compromise when it comes to finding her the right forever home. She is currently being fostered in Gloucestershire in an adult family home with multiple dogs.

Rex has been rehomed twice now to normal pet dog homes, but both homes have struggled with his typical collie traits and haven't been able to meet his needs. He came into our care from another charity, so we don't know much about his history prior to this.

Rex is a young, long-haired black and white collie. He's medium size and is a great example of his breed. He loves to to 'work' and is incredibly play/ toys driven, most notably tennis balls but, if those aren't available, he will play with almost anything. He loves to be challenged and to be rewarded with play. Rex is friendly with people, but typical to the breed, he can show subtle signs of under-confidence at times. He has previously shown reactivity to other dogs, but this is something we've been working on at the rescue. He's been easily manageable and typically shows very little interest in dogs after a polite hello. He just wants to get on and play ball. Rex has learnt all kinds of tricks and skills since being with us and picks new things up super quickly. In prevous homes, he has bitten when mishandled/ frustrated but any bites have been superficial scratches with teeth that have caused no injuries. Rex can be reactive to other dogs and moving vehicles. We are currently working on building drive and motivation for toys and play to use for his training, and he has been really responsive with handlers so far.

Rex would love an agility/ sport home with collie-experienced owners as he enjoys these kinds of activities so much, but this isn't essential for the right home. He really wants a family who are going to do things with him, i.e. dog sports or training. He is very capable and has so much potential. He can do anything he puts his mind to. He can equally switch off in the home and isn't the kind of dog who will be pestering you for walks all the time. He has a good level of independence. He has so much potential. It would truly be an awful shame for him to go back into a pet home where his breed specific needs aren't met or understood. Due to his history, we would prefer an adult only home, but we would consider older teenagers for the right home i.e. grown up with herding breeds/ good understanding of dog body language. Rex could potentially live with a cat, pending a successful cat test. Please reach out if interested. We really want to find Rex his forever home!

Hattie is an absolutely beautiful young girl who came into our care just over a week ago after being found straying on a main road alongside little Finn. Sadly, neither dog was claimed during their time in the pound, and with no microchip, we can only estimate her age and breeds— but judging by her gleaming white teeth and overall condition, we believe she is no older than 12 months. In her foster home, Hattie has settled in her foster home brilliantly. She was initially cautious around the resident dogs, but within a week they are now happily playing, eating, and relaxing together.

From day one, Hattie has shown what a loving and people-focused little dog she is. She was so happy to leave kennels behind, and her tail hasn’t stopped wagging since! She adores human company — if there’s a lap available, Hattie will find it. She’s a real cuddle bug and thrives on affection. The only sad clue to her past is the fur loss around her neck, which suggests she may have been tethered outside. Despite this, she hasn’t let it affect her gentle and affectionate nature. She clearly understands dog communication well — her foster carers describe her as a dog who “reads the room.” If another dog corrects her, she listens and responds appropriately. Out on walks, she is polite and slightly cautious with other dogs, but her main focus is always people. She’s a real social butterfly and would happily make friends with everyone she meets. Hattie travels well in the car and settles nicely. She is nearly there with house training, with just a few occasional accidents as she continues to learn. She sleeps soundly in a crate in the bedroom overnight and has been left for short periods without any issues.

All in all, Hattie is a happy, affectionate young dog with huge potential. She is still finding her feet at times, which is completely understandable, but she is eager to learn and very people-oriented. She would be a fantastic candidate for training activities such as agility or other dog sports. Due to her likely breed mix, Hattie will need an active home that can provide both physical exercise and mental stimulation. She is not a “quick walk around the park” type of dog — she will thrive with someone who wants to truly engage with their dog and make her part of their lifestyle. These are her videos Playing with Aunty Jane this was the first day she arrived you can see why she would be great for agility. https://youtube.com/shorts/yGCowBVyev4?si=aPHpcoNvptPZV_eT One of the many laps she seeked out https://youtube.com/shorts/shl03ju5lFI?si=mRxfIQlOZR54qDl3 First day meeting new dogs https://youtube.com/shorts/Fhb5F-CLnx8?si=Y8RT9YCY3ibKHD_Y https://youtube.com/shorts/b9CGUqkYLcE?si=Rn0HlKXqPo9A4MdZ That waggy tail its so much like a Spaniel wagg https://youtube.com/shorts/4ddY1RvM70E?si=DM-uGne-Ws4W_IyZ In her foster home around the other dogs https://youtube.com/shorts/3DRosq-_xys?si=b8GJcsqYfNh6aaA7 https://youtube.com/shorts/FEACpJEJY-E?si=l0h1edUANuBICwuU https://youtube.com/shorts/VHpyNprM42o?si=0AnwW81HbWAGOGsX