Helen: female dog to adopt

Helen is a small to medium sized crossbreed aged around three years old. Passed Cat Testing. Can live with or without other dogs. Children 12 plus + We met Helen back in June when we visited the Botoşani public shelter in Romania. She appeared to be paralyzed and was a pitiful sight with her two tiny pups clinging to her. After afterwards she regained the use of her legs and it seems it was the after effects of the tranquiliser dart that the dog catchers had used that had rendered her temporarily paralyzed. Helen has recently arrived in the UK and is now awaiting her new home and family. She mixes well with other dogs but would be happy as the only dog in the home. She is a submissive girl who will cower as a dog that’s known abuse in her past often does. When she trusts you she is affectionate and friendly. Helen is a placid girl who would like a quietish home environment. She has passed her cat test and could live with respectful children aged twelve plus.

Helen 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.

New Adoption Donation Fees (from 1st Dec 2025):

Puppies already neutered and all adult dogs: £430
Un-neutered puppies on spay/neuter contracts: £530
You will receive a £100 rebate once you send us proof of neutering
Senior dogs (10+ years): £150–£250 (depending on age and individual needs)

Adoption Terms & Conditions

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 secure metal crate. Fences and gates must be 5foot minimum in height and secure.