Flintshire dogs waiting to be adopted from Almost Home dog rescue

The rescue, based in Nercwys near Mold, has so far helped 903 dogs find their forever homes with adoption, but more dogs are still waiting.

First up is Otto.

Otto is an eight-month-old Collie cross, who the rescue thinks may be crossed with a Kelpie. Otto is small for his age and came into the rescue’s care after being unable to live with his litter mate. The rescue has requested that people please research sibling rivalry. 

Otto (Image: Almost Home dog rescue)

Almost Home said: “Otto has been brilliant with people and typically, of the breed, he loves any form of exercise! We are looking for an active home for this lad. Someone who understands his DNA and what he needs.

“Come rain or shine - mental and physical stimulation! He is going to be a cracking adventure buddy but needs somebody who can commit to giving him a couple of hours exercise each day. 

“When with his previous owner, he went to doggy day care and he had a glowing report. He has been fine with other dogs on his assessment and in his foster home which he shares with 3 other dogs.

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Otto would be fine with relaxed/chilled, dog-savvy children.

A special appeal for Rexi and Slim

Rexi and Slim have been described as the perfect pair, and the rescue is trying its best to make sure that they are not split up and can find the perfect home together.

Rexi (image: Almost Home dog rescue)

Rexi is a 10-year-old lab x cocker and Slim is a nine-year-old cocker. The pair have worked all their life in the shooting industry and their owner signed them into the rescue’s care as he was going to move to a warmer climate, due to his health.

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The rescue said: “Both dogs have been superstars and are no bother at all. All of the volunteers adore them. They are good with dogs, people and dog savvy children. They love to play fetch and they adore going in the car. They both have brilliant personalities!

Slim (image: Almost Home dog rescue)

According to the rescue, everyone who meets them adores them and are asking people to not be put off by their age.

Tegan

Tegan is a Collie who is around one and arrived from the Pound. The rescue says that she has a ‘cracking’ personality but due to her coming from the pound, she had no background information and they decided to give her the name Tegan.

Tegan (image: Almost Home dog rescue)

They say she is friendly with everyone and knows basic commands as well as having good recall. She is very active and clever and will therefore need a lot of mental and physical stimulation or she’ll get bored.

Tegan loves an adventure and needs a home where somebody is around for company and who can also commit to giving her a couple of hours of exercise each day. When out and about, Tegan isn’t too bad on the lead but will improve over time.

Almost Home said: “She’s is housetrained, been clean in her kennel and loves her food! Tegan travels well in the car. and is more than happy being handled.

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“At the vets, she passed a full health check and we have restarted her vaccinations, flea-treated her, wormed and chipped her and booked her in for spaying.

“Tegan could not live with cats but could happily live with older children (aged 10+).”

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Almost Home has requested that people only apply for these dogs if they have given it serious consideration and all family members are committed to that dog for the entirety of the dog’s life. They have also asked that people do not apply unless they are available to adopt straight away.

Remember to complete the form if you’re interested in adoption: https://almosthome.dog/adopt/