Paddy: male dog to adopt

Paddy is a small crossbreed aged around ten years old. Passed cat test – has lived with cats. Can live with or without other dogs. Adult home needed. Paddy originally came into our care back in 2019. He was a quirky boy back than and is a quirky older man now! He was adopted by a volunteer who has loved him for his weirdness all these years but has sadly had to come back into our care due to unforeseen circumstances. Paddy is a very loving boy once he gets to know you well, his oddities have mellowed over the years but he still likes to get his own way. Paddy loves his walks and is a good boy to take out. He loves to veg out on the sofa and is a “Netflix and chill” kind of guy. He’s not particularly happy about his multi dog foster home but could happily live in a smaller pack and has previously lived with cats. Paddy needs an adult home and can get stressed by change so will take a few days to settle in his new home.

Paddy 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.

Adoption Donation Fees are 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.