No luck trying to get a rescue dog

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Can anyone recommend some dog rescues I can approach / advise me on where I am going wrong?

I have been unsuccessfully applying for rescue dogs for the last few months but getting nowhere - as in not even a response or to home check stage.

My circumstances are as follows:

• currently have one rescue dog Lakeland cross terrier (male, neutered), age 12. Rescued at 10 months. He had a lot of issues originally but we invested in time and training and he is fine now.
• used to have a rescue JRT who died a few months ago. Rescued her at age 3, she was almost 20 when she died.
• one child, yr 6
• I work from home all day, have a terrier proof large garden.
• walk x 3 times a day, I also run so am happy to take a high energy dog if needed as used to run (on lead / canicross not off lead) with my other dogs before they got old.
• broadly happy with any terrier / terrier cross, male or female up to age of 5ish (could go older and indeed have applied for dogs up to 7 so far).
• happy to work with any issues apart from biting due to having a child in house.
• can't take a dog that's currently abroad as need to do a meet with my existing rescue first

I genuinely thought I would have no issue finding a rescue dog to match with. But there must be something in what I'm writing above that is putting off rescues.

I am on websites and Facebook multiple times a day, applying within hours of seeing a new dog arrive. I'm only applying for dogs where it says they can live with other dog and children.

Can anyone help or recommend rescues?

I am based in south east but have been applying to any rescue that says they home across the UK, and would be happy to travel anywhere to meet the potential rescue.

I don't want to list the rescues I've applied to as don't want to make it personal. But it includes every large national rehoming centre.

I can see how people end up going to breeders but I really don't want to do that.

Rescue from abroad. Good, reputable ones will offer a rescue support pack and support you if your current dog doesn't get on. Or offer fostering to adopt.

We had to rescue from abroad as we have kids, cat, small furries.

The Guide Dogs are looking for someone to take in one of theirs. www.facebook.com/share/12EKLP8CHwf/?mibextid=WC7FNe

Just in case it doesn’t work out, Rescue Remedies are based near Gatwick and have quite a few terriers, mostly Patterdales. www.rescueremediesdogrescue.co.uk/viewforum.php?f=11

Still waiting to hear back from the place that contacted me.

I tried rescue remedies and never heard back, which I am really sad about as I had rescued my old dog via them.

A lurcher would be a good call for someone who likes the terrier temperament.

https://www.facebook.com/share/19Z2nttG8n/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

This is the rescue I mentioned a little while ago.

Guide Dogs usually have far more applicants than dogs. You need to recognise it's a long shot, but they do know everything about their dogs so there shouldn't be surprises. They also pretty chilled about moving home, as they will have done so several times in their lives.

Pet Pals are great, they rescue dogs from Gran Canaria. Some are already here in foster and others are still over there. They are open minded and very responsive. There are two Facebook groups, one for the UK fosters:

https://www.facebook.com/share/14pSfV4qZb/

And one for the dogs still out there:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/599415612366871/?ref=share

It's run by a British lady called Louise, who lives out there and a network of foster home in the UK. We have had two dogs from them.

https://petpalsgc.org/

Try www.applegarthdogrescue.com or Jo via their Facebook page and message them. Jo Lord is the lady who runs it.

Last chance in Edenbridge

Valgreys border collie rescue (they have other breeds)

Arwenden rescue

When you say you are applying/approaching them what do you mean by that?

Sometimes it's worth trying multiple contact points - web enquiry/enquire about a specific dog/call/visit. Most rescues (small, local ones) are staffed entirely by volunteers so it helps if you have more than one contact/enquiry method.

Are you applying for specific dogs -
Sometimes this is easier. Lots of rescues get a bunch of vague want to rescue a dog enquires - remember these are volunteers - and making tie lives easier is the key.

It's a bit like job applications. Sending loads is not the best way to get a job/dog.

Wallace Kennels in Essex have had some nice child-suitable terriers / terrier mixes in the last few months, including an utterly adorable puppy. They are active on Facebook.

ask for recommendations on and and follow local Facebook groups. Things like east Grinsted dogs (most places have something "dogs")

A tip for many tears...

It's easier if the dog is in foster. Have you joined their Facebook group? Foster mum/dad will often advertise their dogs on the group and you can get in touch directly with the fosterer to ask questions etc. Whilst you still
have to apply to many years you will
already have made a connection and some fosters parents are really responsive. You can message to say you've applied as they will often see applications.

www.facebook.com/share/g/17w4jRbwUj/?mibextid=K35XfP

There's a beautiful terrier type available from The Big Three Rescue currently

www.almayyak9adoptions.com

Near Chertsey, Surrey

https://www.bdruk.org/adopt/animal/2851?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0NsKu5gjKhAJ9ZU50TwqX5BJmygkq-OojhegoDNb1abI_NGPeBPgYsrMI_aem_FM7j1xTgAaBHrLTyckVkCA

This blind dog looks initially challenging but every soul deserves a chance! bet he's a lovely little chap underneath...