Harrold is a medium sized crossbreed aged around ten years old. Harrold went into Botosani public shelter in Romania in a weak and emaciated state with very little hair. In the time he’s been there his condition has improved but he’s still thin and in poor condition. He was very intimidated by the other dogs in his kennel. As lovely as it was to spend time with him and get him out for a walk on our trip in early October, putting him back in that pen was heart wrenching as he was initially afraid to move for fear that me drawing attention to him would lead them to attack him. I stayed long enough for the situation to settle but it was very clear why he was always in a hut and rarely seen out of it. Harrold is now in the UK and we would love to find him an amazing retirement home where he can be thoroughly pampered and spoilt. Harrold mixes beautifully with other dogs but would also be happy to be the only dog in the home. He is completely disinterested in cats so could happily live with those too. He would be fine to mix with respectful children of eight years plus.

Harrold fostered Norwich Norfolk.

If you are interested please message or call between 9am to 5pm Mon – Fri or 9am to 4pm Sat. Tel 07788251197 / 07899844524.

Our adoption fee is on average £350, dependant on the dog, they are vaccinated, microchipped and neutered (unless the dog is too young to be neutered).

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 crate.

Fences and gates must be 5ft min & secure. All dogs are vaccinated, microchipped and neutered (unless the dog is too young to be neutered).