Dana: male dog to adopt

Dana is currently fostered in Norwich, Norfolk. 

Dana is a medium sized crossbreed aged around seven to eight years old. 

Dana came to us around a year from the Botosani public shelter in Romania where she has been for several years. 

Dana was initially cautious of people and it’s taken months to persuade her that there’s any benefit to being stroked but would allow it with patronising patience 😂. Recently however she has decided that she loves a fuss from anyone who comes round and will push herself forward in the pack with enthusiasm. 

One of her favourite things in life now is good old fashioned bum scratch! Dana will need another dog in her forever home. She forms strong bonds and will ”sing” when left home if she doesn’t have a companion. 

She could live with respectful children aged ten plus. Dana is a fabulous character, she can be determined and stubborn, woman after my own heart lol. She is also loyal and devoted in her relationships once time has been invested in her. 

When you adopt a Safe Rescue dog, you MUST use a slip lead. This will keep your dog safe: your new dog will be nervous and will not trust you, and you will not know which situations might upset your dog. If your dog panics, then a slip lead is the only way to prevent your dog from escaping (many dogs can escape from a collar and/or harness). It will take AT LEAST 3-6 months for your dog to settle-in and for you to know your dog fully (longer for nervous dogs). The slip lead must ALWAYS be used during this settling-in period. Even after your dog is settled, it is safest to use the slip lead in situations where your dog may become scared (e.g. visiting new places, around unfamiliar people, at the vet), and it situations where unexpected triggers might happen (e.g. around bonfire night). Nervous dogs may always need to wear a slip-lead as a back-up safety measure. The slip lead is a safety device and must NEVER be used as a training tool. Using the lead to apply pressure to the dog’s neck is damaging. If your dog pulls on the lead, then we can advise you on training methods that avoid harm. Once your dog is settled, you may want to consider using a harness (together with the slip lead) if your dog is comfortable with being handled when it is fitted. Most harnesses are not escape-proof, but harnesses with a strap behind the ribcage (e.g. Ruffwear Webmaster or Perfect Fit Harnesses) are safer. Retractable / extendable leads must never be used on our dogs. Adopted dogs must be collected from the rescue and transported straight home in a crate. Fences and gates must be 5ft min & secure. If you are interested please message us for more information.