A terrier-cross who had a “hard start to life” and a retired racing greyhound are among the rescue dogs in Jersey currently searching for their forever home.
Jersey Rescue Dogs is looking for both forever homes and foster homes to help the charity save more dogs from being put to sleep.
Jennifer Lay from Jersey Rescue Dogs said: “We are looking for forever homes for a number of dogs presently.
“They’re also are in need of foster homes, who have no cats or young children, to temporarily care for a dog while they wait for their forever home.
“Fostering is an incredibly rewarding way to have a dog in your life to enable the charity to save more dogs from being put to sleep.”
She added: “The charity provides food, treats, toys, bedding and other items needed to care for the dog – so all you need to do is provide the love.”
Express took a look at which dogs are looking for homes…
Buddy
Two-year-old terrier cross Buddy, possibly part Shit Zu, had a “hard start to life”.
Jennifer explained: “He was taken to the vets in the UK to be put down, but we stepped in and said ‘look let us try and help him’.”
Because of his past, Buddy “can be worried by new humans and can resource guard with other dogs”.
“He will need a pet-free home where visitors can be kept at a minimum initially and humans who will support him to gain confidence,” said Jennifer.
However, she emphasised that for the right person he would make a great companion, as he is “lovely to walk” and “can be left for up to three hours”.
Kim
The second rescue dog looking for a home is Kim, a four-year-old female black retired racing greyhound.
It’s common for greyhound dogs to retire from the controversial sport at this age, despite having a life span of 10 to 14 years.
Because she’s “only lived in kennels”, Jennifer said that “she will need support to settle into a home environment”.
Smokey and Ginger
A pair of seven-year-old whippet cross sisters are equally in need of a forever home.
Smokey and Ginger have “limited life experience”, explained Jennifer, which means they “can be a little worried initially” and will need a bit of support.
However, they would be great for the right owner who is willing to give them the “patience” they need to “build up their confidence”.
Rory
The final dog looking for a home is an 18-month-old black and white lurcher.
Rory is a “typical excitable youngster”, explained Jennifer.
He unfortunately “missed out on initial socialisation” so he’ll need a home who can offer him “time and commitment for training”.
At the moment, Rory “isn’t able to be left on his own” so he’ll need someone who can manage this.
But Jennifer added: “With some work, this boy will make a great addition to a home.”
How else can you help?
If you’re not able to take on one of these dogs, there are still ways that you can help Jersey Rescue Dogs.
This could include donating to the charity via jerseyrescuedogs.co.uk.
Islanders can also provide support by shopping at the Jersey Rescue Dogs charity shop at Reg’s Garden, where pet leads, collars, food, beds, coats and other products are on sale.