Looking to buy a dog but not having much luck.Ideas please.

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oakiecokie

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We`ve had dogs all our life but its been 2 years ago since we had to have our 14 year old put down and we decided we would not bother again.
However both myself and wife have had a change of heart and decided to have another one.
WOW not as easy as we thought it would have been.We only want a small one (possibly a terrier type) but we`ve scanned the web site all over the North West and Stoke areas,mostly on Rescue Centres and can find naff all.
We don`t mind paying a bit (looked at one from Bulgaria but they can piss of with £575).
Anyone got any decent suggestions please or does anyone know of anyone who may have a smaller dog for sale but preferably not older than 3 years old).
Much appreciated
Mr & Mrs Oakiecokie.
 
We went to the Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary near Bury and got a lovely cat. The people there are very friendly and they really look after the animals. The cat was chipped, checked out by vets etc and he's been really loving - probably because we give him a good home. I think it cost a suggested £80 donation for him.

Anyway, they have lots of dogs in there and I'm sure they would be able to help you. I bet if you went to see them and explained what you want, they would be able to alert you if a suitable dog came in. I'd recommend popping up there as they seem to have many more animals at the sanctuary than they do on their website.
 
We’ve got two cockapoos and love them to bits. Great dogs and get on with everyone and other dogs. If you are buying private though the costs have risen stupidly during COVID for a pup
 
Aye unfortunately lockdown created a massive demand for dogs, while also hugely impacted the supply as people couldn't get together and breed them. As a result, the price of dogs has doubled or even tripled depending on the breed and adoption has become hugely in demand as well.

Probably not an ideal solution, but in a few months there will be absolutely tons available for adoption when people realise how much work the lockdown puppies they wanted actually are.
 
GoatersLeftShin said:
We went to the Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary near Bury and got a lovely cat. The people there are very friendly and they really look after the animals. The cat was chipped, checked out by vets etc and he's been really loving - probably because we give him a good home. I think it cost a suggested £80 donation for him.

Anyway, they have lots of dogs in there and I'm sure they would be able to help you. I bet if you went to see them and explained what you want, they would be able to alert you if a suitable dog came in. I'd recommend popping up there as they seem to have many more animals at the sanctuary than they do on their website.
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Living quite close by we used to go there regularly as kids to look at the one-eyed cats and 3 legged dogs - and they were the pretty ones, there really were some sights. Looks like it's upped its game somewhat. I'll keep that one in mind as we're looking at the moment.

Pat Phoenix (Elsie Tanner) used to be the celebrity patron back in the day. Lovely woman but forever surrounded in cigarette smoke.
 
GoatersLeftShin said:
We went to the Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary near Bury and got a lovely cat. The people there are very friendly and they really look after the animals. The cat was chipped, checked out by vets etc and he's been really loving - probably because we give him a good home. I think it cost a suggested £80 donation for him.

Anyway, they have lots of dogs in there and I'm sure they would be able to help you. I bet if you went to see them and explained what you want, they would be able to alert you if a suitable dog came in. I'd recommend popping up there as they seem to have many more animals at the sanctuary than they do on their website.
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Got my best dog from there, though many years back now. The process was thorough and I think the donation was about £25 then. If I was in the area and looking for another dog Bleakholt would be my first stop.
 
Rspca near Warrington Station has a wide range of types and age. Or NCDL in Huyton has a wide range too but not sure what the viewing is like with lockdown. Websites are often out of date.
I know you said about size but l would like to put a word for the Greyhound Rescue (West of England) who have kennels near Nantwich. Surprisingly they don't need much exercise and a lot just get dumped if they are not fast enough.
 
Give it til after christmas and I think the rescue centres will be struggling to cope, there'll be a lot of dogs needing a home.

Not sure if you've had terriers before, but I've got a border terrier after previously having bigger dogs and I can definitely recommend them as a breed. Doesn't have many of the more annoying terrier characteristics, at least from my experience!
 
oakiecokie said:
We`ve had dogs all our life but its been 2 years ago since we had to have our 14 year old put down and we decided we would not bother again.
However both myself and wife have had a change of heart and decided to have another one.
WOW not as easy as we thought it would have been.We only want a small one (possibly a terrier type) but we`ve scanned the web site all over the North West and Stoke areas,mostly on Rescue Centres and can find naff all.
We don`t mind paying a bit (looked at one from Bulgaria but they can piss of with £575).
Anyone got any decent suggestions please or does anyone know of anyone who may have a smaller dog for sale but preferably not older than 3 years old).
Much appreciated
Mr & Mrs Oakiecokie.
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