Lyle: male dog to adopt

Lyle is a medium sized crossbreed aged around eight years old. Lyle has come into our care recently from the Botosani public shelter in Romania. He was not an easy dog to spot as he’s so quiet and just liked to lie low in his box being as invisible as he could. Lyle is now in a UK foster home and his true personality is beginning to emerge. Lyle is still quiet, prone to laziness and his favourite thing to do is to move from comfy bed to comfy bed. He is starting to enjoy his walks now he’s getting the hang of them, he is still a little stubborn in going where we want to go rather than he wants to but he is getting there! Lyle mixes well with other dogs, but doesn’t really have a strong opinion on whether he has dog company or not so could readily be the only dog in the home. He gets on well with cats and would like an adult home environment. Lyle is responsive to people only once they have gained his trust and treats strangers with an air of nonchalance and distain. Once he knows you he will react with you in his calm and considered manner….. gushy ness doesn’t appear to be his style!

Lyle fostered Norwich Norfolk.

If you are interested please message or call between 9am to 5pm Mon – Fri or 9am to 4pm Sat. Tel 07788251197 / 07899844524.

From 1st June 2025 our adoption fees are Puppies £500 with £100 rebate on spay proof provided, Adult neutered dogs and bitches £400, Seniors over 10 reduced fees £100-250.

Adoption Policy

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. All dogs are vaccinated, microchipped and neutered (unless the dog is too young to be neutered).