Our lovely boys

Rocky

Hi everybody, my name is Rocky and I am what the staff call a crossbreed! I started off my time with the RSPCA at the Leicester Centre. They were very nice to me there but I just couldn't seem to get a home so they decided to move me to the Derby Centre. I like all the people here - especially the dog walkers! But I'm still struggling to find a home. I like people a lot and would love to live with a family. I get on well with most dogs - my only downfall is that I'm not a big fan of cats I'm afraid!

My favourite things are going for walks with my best friend Chloe (she's looking for a home too!) and playing with the staff in the yard. I promise that I'll be a great companion if you take me home with you. As much as I love the people who look after me, I really am fed up of being in a kennel now and would really like to go to a new home. What do you think? Am I the dog for you?

Maxwell

Hello everybody, my name is Maxwell. I'm a bit old to be stuck in a kennel really - I'm about 10 years old (I sometimes forget a little bit in my old age!) and I would really like to be in a home with lots of treats, warm comfy beds and love. It's okay here - I get fed, my skin is looking lots better now it's been treated, my fur is growing back and I get to have cuddles in the dog yard with lots of people. But it's not the same as having a home of my own.

I know most people might just consider the younger models around me, but please think about giving me a nice home too. I've been around too long now to be bothered by things like other dogs and cats so I should fit in well in most homes! Why don't you come and meet me and see what you think?

Ace

I'm Ace and really, I match up to my name don't I? My last owner tied me up and left me so I don't really want to have to go through that again. It was quite stressful, even though the Inspector who found me was very nice to me and gave me lots of love. 

I have to be honest - I don't really like other animals. I was never taught to get along with them you see, so they just irritate me. I wouldn't like to live with any dogs or cats - but if you're looking for an only dog I'm the one for you! I'm not all that old so I have been told that I'm still a bit bouncy. Perhaps really young children wouldn't be right for me because I like them a lot but I wouldn't want to push them over when I got excited. If you've got children who are a bit older though and can take me on walks and play ball with me in the garden that would be great! 

I really am a 'people' dog. I'll greet anybody with a kiss because I really do think people are amazing. I know the last owner I put my trust in left me, but I don't think all people are like that. And I'll keep loving everybody until somebody loves me back.

Chinook

Have you had a husky before? Yes? Then why don't you come and look at me! I'm now available for adoption and just looking for the right person to take me home. The truth is, I am quite a large dog and I'm heard that us huskies can take quite a bit of training so we're best to go with somebody who has experience of all that really. 

I may be 6 but you'd never know! I love to play and my coat looks fab (if I do say so myself...). What do you reckon?

Scrappy

Hi! I'm Scrappy! The staff named me that as I've got lots and lots of energy. I need somebody who can take me on lots of walks and give me training to keep me occupied. I haven't had very much training at all in the past so I'd really like to have some in my new home please! I'm getting training at the Centre and i'm understanding more and more every day. I'm a very friendly dog though and the staff said they were surprised at how well I walked on my lead. I was very good and waited at roads when I was told to.

I like nothing more than a back rub and if you've had experience of owning strong dogs in the past I could be perfect for you :)

Can you give any of our lovely boys a home? Please pop down and meet them :)

Kittens, Kittens, Everywhere!

Hi Guys,

Firstly - I'm sorry it's been so long since one of my furry friends has posted on here! We've all been so busy playing and trying to get ourselves homes that it just slipped our minds.

Anyway, my name is Joseph and I'm 11 weeks old.

I was brought into the Centre with my best friend Jodie after we were found dumped in a hedge :( Unfortunately, the staff have told me that it's not uncommon for that to happen. We don't know what we did wrong, or why it happened to us, but at least we're being well looked after now. 

Apparently we're in a part of the year called 'Kitten Season' where lots of kittens like me are born. This year even more kittens than usual are being born because people aren't getting their cats neutered. Because of this lots of cats are having babies, like me, and there aren't enough homes for us all. That means that lots of us end up getting left behind. Now, I don't know too much about this neutering business (apparently I'm too young at the moment) but if it stops kittens like me being unwanted and getting abandoned then I think it's a great idea!

It wasn't nice at all, being abandoned, and I'm just thankful that somebody found us and told an Inspector. I'm sharing a cat pod with Jodie and another kitten called Georgia. She told me that she was dumped in a box with her mum, who was pregnant again, and her brother Hector. Like me, she was shy when she arrived because of what she had been through. Luckily the nice people who found her called the Inspectors and they came to rescue them. I'm very grateful because otherwise who knows what would have happened to my friend Georgia??

What I'm trying to say is, from what I've heard neutering is very very important...please neuter your cats if they aren't already neutered. It really is for the best and then there might be enough homes for all the cats out there! And if you are thinking of adding a cat or kitten to your family, why don't you come down to the rescue Centre? Everybody here really needs a home!

Also...if it wouldn't be too much trouble...I'm looking for a home of my own. Can you help me? I'd be very grateful if you'd consider rehoming me with Jodie as well. We've been through so much together and we'd really like to grow old together now :)

Lots of love,

Joseph xxxx