Midlands & Northern Rhodesian Ridgeback Club

Ridgeback Rescue

RIDGEBACKS LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME - Updated 7th March 2010

Rhodesian Ridgebacks Needing New Homes
Can you offer one of these unfortunates a second chance of enjoying a loving home? Do you have room in your heart and your home to offer that second chance? Should you feel that you do then please contact our Rescue Co-ordinator Mrs Janice Ellis on 01889 508295 or Club Secretary Mrs Jackie McCarthy-Booth on 01772 453677 and/or fill in and post an application form which can be printed from the link below.   Application Form For Potential Owners
While we do our best to give an honest opinion of all dogs that need re-homing, it must be stressed that all too often details which accompany these recycled Ridgebacks are at best sketchy and sometimes incorrect. However, below are photographs and brief details of just a few of the dogs that are looking for new homes. You will detect from the many blank spaces below that we are awaiting a lot of photographs! It would be extremely helpful if owners trying to re-home their dogs could provide a photo of the dog needing re-homing. These should be emailed to Derek Smith (click on his name to send an email) or failing that posted to Janice Ellis who will supply her address after initial telephone contact on 01889 508295.
Nell - Currently in Kennels Age 5 Years Female Nell has been with us for quite a few weeks now, has the sweetest nature and is friends with everyone at the kennels. She has not been offered for adoption before because of some medical problems. When she came to us she had badly infected ears and was constantly rubbing her face. With the use of the prescribed medical treatment, we now seem to be getting on top of this and there has been great improvement in her condition. While this treatment will need to be continued for some time yet we feel that she is now ready for a new and caring owner. Could Nell be for you? 27th February 2010  For More Details Call Janice on 01889 508295
Sam - Currently in Kennels Age 3 Years Female We only have sketchy details of Sam at the moment but it seems she is a smallish girl who appears quite calm. 27th February 2010  For More Details Call Janice on 01889 508295
Kellsy Age 5 1/2 Years Female Madison Age 6 Years Female Both Currently at Home Due to a change in their owners circumstances Kellsy and Madison are looking for a new home. From the information we have Kellsy has no problems with children, cats, dogs or receiving visitors. Madison, while possibly a little more excitable similarly appears to have no hang ups. These two have lived together since they were puppies, if at all possible we would like to re-home them together. Do you have the space for these two girls? 27th February 2010  For More Details Call Janice on 01889 508295
Mena - Currently at Home Age 3 1/2 Years Female Due to a change in her owners circumstances brought on by the recession, Mena is looking for a new home. She has been spayed and while never having lived with children she has no problem with those living in her locality. She is good with other dogs seemingly having no obvious hang ups. 27th February 2010  For More Details Call Janice on 01889 508295
Lola - Currently in Kennels Age 3 Years Female Lola is likely to need an experienced owner. We are informed that she is not good with other dogs, cats or other small animals and is worried by small children. At the moment she is recovering from an operation. 27th February 2010  For More Details Call Janice on 01889 508295
Benson - Currently at Home Age 6 Years Male  At this stage details on Benson are a bit sketchy but we are informed that he gets on well with children. Update 27th February 2010 Further details of Benson are now available. We are told he is good with children and visitors to the house, while outside he tends to ignore strangers. Has never fought with other dogs, is placid and soft - a gentleman! Can you fit this boy into your life? For More Details Call Janice on 01889 508295
Paddy Age 10 Years Male Rosie Age 8 Years Female Both Currently in Kennels Due to their owner passing away Paddy and Rosie are looking for a new home. They have always lived together as family dogs so we would like to re-home them as a couple. While in our care neither have presented any sign of a problem and seem to be taking the whole thing in their stride. Do you have the nice warm corner that these two are seeking in which to spend their twilight years? Update 27th February 2010 Photos of Paddy and Rosie have arrived! As you can see Paddy never quite made it to being a swan but he is of delightful temperament. Rosie is so sweet but still a bit boistrous. Are they for you perhaps? For More Details Call Janice on 01889 508295	Paddy Rosie
Mika - Currently in Kennels Age Approximately 8 Years Female When Mika first came to us she had a large mass protruding from her underside. This turned out to be an Inguinal Hernia which has now been operated on and repaired. She was also spayed at the same time. She has recovered well from her operation and is now looking for a new home. She is very strong and will need an experienced and knowledgeable owner. For More Details Call Janice on 01889 508295
Twister - Currently at Home Age 8 Years Female Due to a change in her family circumstances Twister is having to be left for up to 8 hours a day, with the result that she is wetting in the house. She is used to teenage children and is normally quite settled and happy to go off into her own room to rest. As with a lot of dogs she does not like fireworks. Can you offer her a permanent home? For More Details Call Janice on 01889 508295
Ruudi - Currently at Home Age 2.5 years Neutered Male Having been re-homed by his previous owner, sadly it is not working out. Ruudi is once again looking for a new home. This handsome boisterous chap is coming from a family of 2 young children but does not like the childrens' friends, so is best suited to a family without children. Not so keen on other dogs or cats too! Immaculately clean and vaccinated. For More Details Call Janice on 01889 508295
Can you offer one of these unfortunates a second chance of enjoying a loving home? Do you have room in your heart and your home to offer that second chance? Should you feel that you do then please contact our Rescue Co-ordinator Mrs Janice Ellis on 01889 508295 or Club Secretary Mrs Jackie McCarthy-Booth on 01772 453677 and/or fill in and post an application form which can be printed from the link below.   Application Form For Potential Owners
Recently Re-Homed Rhodesian Ridgebacks

Should you feel that you are not in a position to be able to offer one of these dogs a home it is possible to help in other ways. Various events are arranged each year in support of Rescue including a Christmas Party and Spring/Summer Fun Day. Fun and games are the order of the day at both events with good food and social ridgeback chat in abundance. For the more adventurous there is even a chance to take part in agility; no, not for humans, just the dogs, have you seen our committee!!!!

Apart from supporting these social occasions you may alternatively, or indeed as well as, like to make a monetary donation to Rescue funds. This can be made as a one off payment or a monthly payment for which a standing order can be set up. Should this idea tickle your fancy please contact our treasurer -

Mr Paul Hewson Telephone - 01536 267892
Email - paul.hewson@kier.co.uk

Club policy dictates that:-

• We will NOT re-home a dog known to be vicious.
• We prefer males not to go where there are small children, unless we know they have already lived happily with children.
• We do NOT allow males to go where there is another male of any breed, as jealousy and rivalry can lead to fighting.
• Re-homed dogs are NOT  to be bred from and any pedigree or registration documents will be retained by Midlands & Northern Rescue.

Taking on an adult Ridgeback can be very rewarding for both parties. Experience shows the vast majority of adoptions are happy and successful. Few dogs are un-trainable and will respond to firm sensitive handling coupled with kindness and affection. Once you have gained their confidence and respect they will reward you with affection, loyalty and a great deal of enjoyment.

If you need help or advice we are only a telephone call away.

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