Midlands and Northern Rhodesian Ridgeback Club

Ridgeback Rescue

RIDGEBACKS LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME - Updated 14th January 2012

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.
Riot - Currently at Home Age 14 Months Male We only have the sketchiest details of Riot. Living in a multi-dog household Riot is destructive when left to his own devices. At his age he will need an experienced owner. Do you have the experience to quell a Riot? 10th January 2012 For More Details Call Janice on 01889 508295
Bonnie - Currently in Kennels Age 6 Years Female We haven't a lot of detail on Bonnie. She has lived with another dog in the past and seems very pleasant. Would you like to check her out? 10th January 2012 For More Details Call Janice on 01889 508295
Dillon - Currently in Kennels Age 5 Years Male Rudi Age 4 1/2 Years Male Dillon and Rudi came to us as kennel mates. Dillon appears to be the leader and is a little more outgoing of the two. They have lived with older children, teenagers. While we would like to re-home them together, we appreciate that this may not be possible and would consider re-homing them individually. Do you have room for this dynamic duo? 10th January 2012 For More Details Call Janice on 01889 508295
Tilley - Currently in Kennels Age 6 Years Female When Tilley first arrived she was on medication for a skin allergy. We are pleased to say that this has now cleared completely and that she is not on any medication at all. Tilley is a very sweet girl, do you have a sweet tooth? 10th January 2012 For More Details Call Janice on 01889 508295
Sasha - Currently in Kennels Age approximately 4 to 5 Years Female Sasha appears to be hang up free! Just a nice friendly girl. Is she for you? 10th January 2012 For More Details Call Janice on 01889 508295
Johnson - Currently in Kennels Age 2 Years Male Johnson appears to a lovely boy apart from one thing, he's a hooligan! Having had no training, Johnson will need an experienced owner who can school him in the ways of the social graces; manners! Are you equipped for the challenge? 10th January 2012 For More Details Call Janice on 01889 508295
Reds - Currently in Kennels Age 18 Months Male When Reds first came into kennels he was very wary of everybody and everything! Happily now that he has got to know them, he is now trusting of the kennel staff and very willing to please. Reds is still wary of strangers however and will need an experienced owner  prepared to deal with him in a sympathetic manner. Do you have the required experience to give Reds a second chance? 10th January 2012 For More Details Call Janice on 01889 508295
Ellie - Currently with The RSPCA in Chesterfield Age 8 Years Female We have been asked by the RSPCA to help in finding Ellie a new home. She apparently was abandoned by her previous owners and suffers with arthritis in some joints. It seems she is not great around other dogs but has lived with cats. According to the RSPCA  she is very sweet natured and will make a great companion, full details here http://www.chesterfield-rspca.org.uk/pets-for-adoption/older-animal-pages-oap/older-animals-for-adoption/621-ellie-w2011068 Are you that Special Person who is able to take on Ellie and her medical needs?	Click this link for photograph http://www.chesterfield-rspca.org.uk/pets-for-adoption/older-animal-pages-oap/older-animals-for-adoption/621-ellie-w2011068
Marni - Currently in Kennels Age Approximately 6 Years Female Little is known about Marnie's background, having been picked up as a stray. While in kennels she has shown no vices and appears very good with people. Can you find a place for our little stray? 15th September 2011 For More Details Call Janice on 01889 508295
Toby - Currently at Home Age 5 Years Male Due to a change in his owners circumstances, Toby is looking for a new home. Toby has lived with a cat and another male dog but is unhappy if other males approach him when out. Could Toby be for you? 28th April 2011 For More Details Call Janice on 01889 508295
Sophie - Currently at Home Age 7 Years Female All we know of Sophie at the moment is that she needs a new home! Details will be added as soon as we have them 28th November 2010 For More Details Call Janice on 01889 508295
Kellsy Age 5 1/2 Years Female Madison Age 6 Years Female Both Currently in Kennels Happily Madison has found her new home, but we are still looking for a home for Kellsy. Could she be for you? For More Details Call Janice on 01889 508295 Updated 21st July 2011 Having been re-homed once, directly from their original owners home, they proved to be somewhat unruly and too strong for their new owner as a pair. They are now in kennels with us. They will probably be better re-homed individually and have been separated in preparation for this. Of course should you be an extremely experienced and knowledgeable dog person, we may still consider re-homing them together. Updated 24th October 2010 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
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
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@teambfk.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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