Barbie is a small crossbreed aged around two years old.
Barbie came into our care from the Botosani public shelter in Romania at the end of 2023 and has grown up with us. Having started life in the shelter environment she was very shy and under socialised on arrival and it took us weeks to earn her trust. She became confident and affectionate with everyone in her foster home, loving cuddles and to play. Due to being wary of strangers and not confident in unfamiliar surroundings, she moved on from her multi dog foster home to get used to life out of the shadows of a large pack.
Barbie has been in her foster home for a year, living with 3 other dogs and a cat. She gets on well with other dogs and would need the company of another confident dog in her forever home. She is a strong member of the pack here. Often the instigator of the fun and games but will stop when other dogs tell her. She will initially come into any new home as submissive and shy. Still wary of unknown things and strangers but has more confidence to investigate.
Barbie could live with respectful children aged twelve years plus and will need a fairly experienced adopter. Barbie loves running free in a secure dog field with her canine friends but can still be spooked on local road walks. Adopter would need to continue her ongoing lead training and as she’s used to her foster humans being around most of the time, they will need to slowly build up the time she is left. Barbie also prefers her female foster humans but will demand fuss (and toast) off her male foster human.
Barbie fostered Cannock Staffordshire.
If you are interested please message or call between 9am to 5pm Mon – Fri or 9am to 4pm Sat. Tel 07788251197 / 07899844524.
Our adoption fees are Puppies £500 with £100 rebate on spay proof provided, Adult neutered dogs and bitches £400, Seniors over 10 reduced fees £100-250.
Adoption Policy
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 secure metal crate. Fences and gates must be 5foot minimum in height and secure.
