Blossy: female dog to adopt

Blossy is a small crossbreed aged around five years old. Blossy came into our care several weeks ago from the Botosani public shelter in Romania. We had witnessed her being picked on by her kennel mates during a trip and endeavoured to get her out as soon as possible. She arrived a few weeks later, covered in scabs from old bites, but safe and relieved to be out of harms way. Blossy is initially quite an independent little dog whilst she takes in new situations. She’s quite food motivated though so will soon be following you around in expectation. After a while of treating you like a mobile treat dispenser she will only then become your friend. Blossy is living happily with other dogs and will need at least one other dog as a companion and friend. She walks well on a lead but can at times still protest if she wants to go a different way to you or if you stop and chat, patience isn’t her strong point lol she just wants to do things her way. Blossy quirky character makes her a favourite amongst us all and she will make someone a brilliant friend once a little time has been invested in her. She will need an adult home environment.

Blossy 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.

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).