An elderly dog left behind after his owner sadly died has been given a second chance at happiness thanks to a charity scheme which helps canines find a loving home when their owners pass away.
13-year-old Cocker Spaniel, Russ, was handed over to Dogs Trust Ilfracombe by a family member after his owner sadly died and the next of kin unfortunately couldn’t care for him. Thankfully, Russ...
Tails are wagging at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe as the rehoming centre celebrates its 100th homeless hound this year finding a ‘fur-ever’ home.
Taking the accolade is Saxo, a 9-year-old Labrador cross, who has been adopted by Mrs Doris Matthews, from Bideford, after her dog, Clydie, also from Dogs Trust Ilfracombe, passed away.
Mrs Matthews said: “I rehomed my other dog Clydie in...
Dogs Trust Ilfracombe is appealing for ‘fur-ever’ homes for a trio of overlooked pooches who have a combined human equivalent age of 175.
Eight-year-old Crossbreed, Zane, nine-year-old Labrador cross, Saxo, and eight-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Lara, are eagerly awaiting a home to call their own. But staff at the rehoming centre believe that potential adopters haven’t been...
When homeless hound Beau arrived at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe in February 2014, the team never thought he would still be with them three years later.
But sadly that’s the case for the six-year-old Lurcher, Beau who is one of the rehoming centres’ longest-serving residents after being there for 1,100 days and overlooked by more than 16,000 dog-loving visitors.
Staff at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe are hoping an overlooked rescue dog finds love this Valentine’s Day, after waiting almost four years for that special someone at the rehoming centre.
Lacey, the seven-year-old Collie is described by staff as a “wonderful dog” with tonnes of love to give, yet sadly continues to be ignored by potential adopters. Despite being showered with affection by her...
Staff at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe are appealing for a loving home for an inseparable doggy duo who have recently arrived at the rehoming centre.
Five-year-old Daisy and four-year-old Harley, both crossbreeds, are the best of friends and lived together for three years before arriving at the rehoming centre in December. The delightful double act are now keeping their paws firmly crossed...
Dogs Trust Ilfracombe seeks home for old age pooch (OAP) in time for the winter
With the weather forecasters predicting a cold snap to arrive in the next few weeks, staff at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe are hoping local dog lovers will come forward to offer an elderly dog a new home in time for Christmas.
Despite his age, ten-year-old Border Collie Cross, Shaggy, is young at heart...
Dogs Trust Ilfracombe has launched an urgent appeal for dog toys for the homeless hounds at the rehoming centre to enjoy.
With stocks of toys at the North Devon rehoming centre at an all time low, the fun-loving pooches are left wondering where all the toys have gone as their toy box is bare.
Staff are asking for donations of toys of all shapes and sizes – from squeakies to...
Dogs Trust Ilfracombe is searching for a forever home for a homeless hound who has turned out to be quite the star performer.
As Strictly Come Dancing fever grips the nation, the team at the Rehoming Centre are hoping that with his special dance moves, 14-month-old Lurcher Leo might finally find his perfect partner.
Dogs Trust Ilfracombe Rehoming Centre Manager, Elise Watson...
Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity is celebrating the success of Team GB at the Rio Olympics by putting on their own version of the world’s greatest sporting event – the Olympups, to keep their homeless hounds entertained at their 20 Rehoming Centres across the UK whilst they await loving homes of their own.
The charity hopes to pass on the baton of ownership to loving...
