Dogs and Puppies available for Adoption
Meet Maya
Meet Maya – Looking for Her Forever Home
Maya is a beautiful 2 year old Akita x Patou cross, weighing approximately 20 kg. She is microchipped, vaccinated and spayed, and was adopted through Phoenix in April 2025.
Maya is a sweet, affectionate and loving girl who has been much loved by her family. She has been very good with their two children, aged 4 and 7, however as she is still young, she can sometimes be a little boisterous and jump up when excited.
She loves cuddles, and enjoys long walks in the woods, trips to cafés, playing with other dogs in the park, and holidays at the beach! She has attended professional dog training and walks well on the lead, although her recall still needs work.
The home Maya needs
Maya would ideally suit a home where she is the only pet, with no other dogs or cats. Although she has happily spent time with dogs belonging to family and friends, she can be protective of her food and personal space at home.
A securely fenced garden is essential, as Maya is an escape artist and can be stubborn about returning when called. She also has a strong instinct to chase sheep and cows, so she must be kept on the lead around livestock.
Although she has been good with children, her size and enthusiasm mean that a home with older children or a family experienced with larger dogs may be the best fit.
Why does Maya need a new home?
This is a heartbreaking decision for Maya's family, who love her dearly. They also have an older rescue dog, and although the two dogs get along well day to day, they have had occasional but very severe fights, several months apart. These appear to be triggered by food or situations involving resting space, and the older dog (who ignores Maya's warning growls) has sustained injuries requiring veterinary treatment.
Sadly, despite the long periods of getting along well, the severity of these incidents means it is no longer safe for the dogs to live together, particularly with young children in the home.
Her family believes Maya would thrive in a home of her own, where she can feel safe and secure without having to share her space or resources with another pet. They are finding this decision incredibly difficult but want Maya to have the opportunity to be happy in a home where she will be understood and cherished for the rest of her life.
Maya lives in Saint Martin l'Ars 86350, Vienne.
Contact: Jessie Ince jessicaince@googlemail.com
Raffy
Gender: Male, castré
Chien de Montagne des Pyrenees
Age/DOB: 2022
Location: 17360 La Barde, France
Contact: Liz Crocker
Raffy is a beautiful 4-year-old Great Pyrenees looking for a loving new home after the loss of his owner. He is gentle, loyal, healthy, loves people and needs a secure garden and a family who understands large guardian breeds. Please share—his forever family may only be one post away.
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Laika
Gender: Female
Husky–Czechoslovakian / Wolfdog mix
Age/DOB: 6 years
Location: Lot-et-Garonne
Contact: Marie Catry
A gentle, social and loving 6-year-old husky–wolfdog mix who thrives with canine companionship and cannot be left alone for long.
She is very intelligent and affectionate, but can sometimes be stubborn.
She is very sociable and gets along well with everyone—adult humans, children, and other dogs.
She does not destroy things and is very gentle. However, she knows how to open doors.
She does not beg for food but will steal food that is left unattended.
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What to consider when adopting a dog
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Adopting a rescue dog can be a rewarding experience, but it also requires time, patience, understanding, and preparation.
One guideline to help in this process is the 3-3-3 rule, which provides a structure for adjusting to life with a new furry friend.
Understanding the 3-3-3 Rule for Adopting a Rescue Dog - The 3-3-3 rule is a guideline for transitioning a rescue dog into their new home and helping them to settle in. It suggests that the first three days should be used for adjusting to their new surroundings, the next three weeks for training and bonding, and the first three months for continued socialization and training.
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What is the 3-3-3 Rule and Why is it Important? - The 3-3-3 rule provides a roadmap for the adoption process and helps ensure a smooth transition for both the dog and the owner. It also helps set realistic expectations and prevents common mistakes such as overloading the dog with too much too soon. By following the 3-3-3 rule, owners can give their rescue dog the time and support they needs to adjust and become a well-behaved member of the household.
Sterilisation - Our adult dogs in foster are sterilised (neutered or castrated) for a number of reasons - to prevent certain cancers, prevents infections, prevents roaming, prevents pyometra, less marking and aggression which gives a calmer behaviour and of course to control population, but also a longer lifespan of up to 15 years depending on the breed. Some puppies in our care are with their mother and they remain with them until they are ready to be adopted at a minimum of 8 weeks old. Our policy is that when the adopted puppies reach a certain age, between 6 - 18 months of age, depending on the breed sex and size, will also need to be sterilised.
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Vaccinations - All of our dogs and puppies from 8 weeks old will have had their 1st vaccination and some may have had their 2nd, due at 4 weeks after the 1st, depending on their age at the time of adoption. The vet now recommends a 3rd vaccination due 4 weeks after the 2nd which is very important to protect them from the diseases. An annual booster vaccination will be required.
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Anti-parasite Treatment - Our dogs and puppies will have been treated for worms, ticks and fleas. The animals will need to be treated every 1 - 3months depending on the brand used by the vets.
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Microchipping (I-CAD) - All of our dogs and puppies in foster care are microchipped by the vet (compulsory by law) before they are adopted. For the first 28 days they will remain in our name. For puppies they will be changed into your name once we have confirmation of sterilisation.
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