DescriptionSerenity fostered Norwich Norfolk
Serenity is a small to medium sized crossbreed aged around six years old.
We met Serenity a couple of weeks ago during our trip to the Botosani public shelter in Romania. She completely duped me into thinking she was a shy dog who was scared of human touch etc which is why I fell for her and put her on the first list out of there.….. but it seems it was the shelter she was terrified of because she’s here in the UK now and she’s really not shy at all 😂.
Serenity is a comical little girl who loves her food and loves a fuss. She was worried about wearing a lead at first but now she’s gotten the hang of it she loves her walks too. She is just one of those dogs that visually shows she cannot believe her change of luck and is so very happy to be here.
Serenity likes other dogs and is very good with them but she could also be the only dog in the household. She could live with respectful children aged ten plus and her affections are easily bought with ham!
When you adopt a Safe Rescue dog, you MUST use a slip lead. This will keep your dog safe: your new dog will be nervous and will not trust you, and you will not know which situations might upset your dog. If your dog panics, then a slip lead is the only way to prevent your dog from escaping (many dogs can escape from a collar and/or harness).
It will take AT LEAST 3-6 months for your dog to settle-in and for you to know your dog fully (longer for nervous dogs). The slip lead must ALWAYS be used during this settling-in period.
Even after your dog is settled, it is safest to use the slip lead in situations where your dog may become scared (e.g. visiting new places, around unfamiliar people, at the vet), and it situations where unexpected triggers might happen (e.g. around bonfire night). Nervous dogs may always need to wear a slip-lead as a back-up safety measure.
The slip lead is a safety device and must NEVER be used as a training tool. Using the lead to apply pressure to the dog’s neck is damaging. If your dog pulls on the lead, then we can advise you on training methods that avoid harm.
Once your dog is settled, you may want to consider using a harness (together with the slip lead) if your dog is comfortable with being handled when it is fitted. Most harnesses are not escape-proof, but harnesses with a strap behind the ribcage (e.g. Ruffwear Webmaster or Perfect Fit Harnesses) are safer.
Retractable / extendable leads must never be used on our dogs.
Adopted dogs must be collected from the rescue and transported straight home in a crate.
Fences and gates must be 5foot minimum in height and secure.
If you are interested please message or call between 9am to 5pm Mon - Fri 9am to 4pm Sat on Tel 07788251197 or Tel 07899844524.