Denzel is a small to medium-sized crossbreed, around 2 to 3 years old, with the cutest little legs and a long body that suggests there might be a bit of Corgi and Spaniel somewhere in his family tree. Failed cat testing. Need resident dog. Respectful children 12 plus Whatever his mix, one thing is certain, he’s absolutely adorable. Denzel’s story didn’t begin with the love and security every dog deserves. He was rescued from a pack of dogs surviving on the streets of Romania, in an area where cruelty towards dogs was sadly commonplace. Many of the dogs rescued alongside him had suffered horrific injuries, including broken limbs. Miraculously, Denzel escaped without any major physical injuries, but the emotional scars of his past are harder to see. Because of this, Denzel is understandably cautious around new people. He isn’t the sort of dog who will throw himself into the arms of strangers, and that’s okay. He simply needs someone willing to let him go at his own pace. The beautiful thing about Denzel is that once you’ve earned his trust, his cheeky, affectionate personality begins to shine through. He’s sweet, quietly funny, and has so much love tucked away, just waiting for the right person to discover it. Denzel is currently living happily in a multi-dog foster home and absolutely thrives with canine company. Watching him with the other dogs is lovely! He’s relaxed, confident, and enjoys playing when he thinks the humans aren’t looking! Because of how much he relies on other dogs for reassurance, he will need at least one friendly, confident resident dog in his forever home. Cats, however… let’s just say the relationship between Denzel and the Safe Rescue cat is less of a friendship and more of a mutual agreement to disagree! For that reason, he is looking for a cat-free home. Denzel could happily live with sensible, respectful children aged 12 years and over who understand that he will need time, patience and space to settle. Denzel isn’t looking for perfection. He isn’t looking for someone who expects an instant best friend. He’s looking for someone who understands that love built on trust is worth waiting for. If you’re the kind of person who celebrates the little victories… a first tail wag, a gentle nudge for affection, a dog choosing to lie beside you because he finally feels safe, then Denzel might just be the one you’ve been waiting for.
Denzel fostered in Mattishall Norfolk
If you are interested please message or call between 9am to 5pm Mon – Fri or 9am to 4pm Sat. Tel 07788251197 / 07899844524.
Adoption Donation Fees are Puppies already neutered and all adult dogs: £430. Un-neutered puppies on spay/neuter contracts: £530 (You will receive a £100 rebate once you send us proof of neutering). Senior dogs (10+ years): £150–£250 (depending on age and individual needs).
Adoption Terms & Conditions
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.
