10 dogs looking for a forever home in Cheshire this Christmas

While many of us are lucky enough to have families and friends to celebrate with this Christmas, others are not so fortunate. And that doesn’t just apply to humans.

All year round, the Manchester and Cheshire Dogs Home works hard to look after previously unloved and unwanted dogs. As well as taking care of the adorable animals, they also need to find them forever homes.

The stated aim of the charity is to ‘bring people and dogs together’. It is their hope that over the Christmas period, they can manage to find a loving home and ‘hooman’ for at least some of the many dogs in their care.

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Below we have listed just 10 of the dogs that are currently looking for a home in the Cheshire area. As well as adorable pictures, we have included an introduction to each of them courtesy of the Manchester and Cheshire Dogs Home.

Max – four-year-old Greyhound



Max - a four-year-old Greyhound
Max – a four-year-old Greyhound

This smiley boy is Max. He is a very sweet and affectionate boy ready to explore the world outside of racing.

He enjoys going out and about and has been around other dogs and enjoys walking alongside other Greyhounds and he is very friendly towards them. Therefore we do feel he can be rehomed with another dog – subject to a successful dog meet but it would have to be a dog that would be a similar size / breed to his due to his high prey drive.

As Max is an ex racer he does have a high prey drive and he is trained to wear a muzzle on walks and we strongly advise that this is continued in his new home. He would love a secure garden where he can run about and play safely. However generally, greyhounds are a very lazy breed, being nicknamed the 40mph couch potato!

Although he has never lived in a home, they generally adapt well and love nothing better than a comfy place to stretch out and snooze the day away, greyhounds do well with 2 or 3 shorter walks a day, greyhounds are built for speed, not stamina, and use up their energy in short bursts, this leaves lots of time for napping, cuddling and playing.

Because of their early training, retired Greyhounds have never been without the company of other Greyhounds and have never had the opportunity to really be a puppy. They may need to act out some puppy behaviour, like chewing, which they typically quickly outgrow. They are eager to please and can be trained with patience, consistency and positive reinforcement. They are used to walking on the lead and will learn to heel quickly. Most Greyhounds do not know how to sit, climb stairs, or play games only because they have not yet learned. With time they can learn all of these things. Likewise, they have not been exposed to general household items, hoovers, TV’s and suchlike, they generally adapt quickly but will need time to adjust to these new experiences.

Greyhounds make great family pets and for those who are first time dog owners. We feel Max would be able to live with children – subject to a successful meet.

Shadow – six-year-old Crossbreed



Shadow - a six-year-old Crossbreed
Shadow – a six-year-old Crossbreed

This sweet boy is Shadow. He is a very friendly lad, who enjoys a good fuss and lots of treats!

During his time in our care he has been socialised with other dogs. He enjoys playing with other dogs as well as walking with them so for this reason we do think that he can live with another dog – subject to a successful dog meet.

As he came to us as a stray, we don’t have any history on him so we suggest an adult only home for Shadow.

Dave – three-year-old Greyhound



Dave - a three-year-old Greyhound
Dave – a three-year-old Greyhound

This handsome boy is Dave looking for his forever home. He is very sweet and affectionate but he does have his giddy moments.

He enjoys going out and about and has been around other dogs and enjoys walking alongside other Greyhounds and he is very friendly towards them. Therefore we do feel he can be rehomed with another dog – subject to a successful dog meet but it would have to be a dog that would be a similar size / breed to his due to his high prey drive. We have noticed he does get very excitable and giddy when seeing smaller dogs so this is something that new owners must consider before adoption

As Dave is an ex racer he does have a high prey drive and he is trained to wear a muzzle on walks and we strongly advise that this is continued in his new home. He would love a secure garden where he can run about and play safely. However generally, greyhounds are a very lazy breed, being nicknamed the 40mph couch potato!

Although he has never lived in a home, they generally adapt well and love nothing better than a comfy place to stretch out and snooze the day away, greyhounds do well with 2 or 3 shorter walks a day, greyhounds are built for speed, not stamina, and use up their energy in short bursts, this leaves lots of time for napping, cuddling and playing.

Because of their early training, retired Greyhounds have never been without the company of other Greyhounds and have never had the opportunity to really be a puppy. They may need to act out some puppy behaviour, like chewing, which they typically quickly outgrow. They are eager to please and can be trained with patience, consistency and positive reinforcement. They are used to walking on the lead and will learn to heel quickly. Most Greyhounds do not know how to sit, climb stairs, or play games only because they have not yet learned. With time they can learn all of these things. Likewise, they have not been exposed to general household items, hoovers, TV’s and suchlike, they generally adapt quickly but will need time to adjust to these new experiences.

Greyhounds make great family pets and for those who are first time dog owners. We feel Dave may be able to live with children – subject to a successful meet.

Hettie – two-year-old Greyhound



Hettie - a two-year-old Greyhound
Hettie – a two-year-old Greyhound

This beautiful girl is Hettie. She is fun, full of life and ready to explore what the world has to offer now her racing days are over!

She enjoys going out and about and has been around other dogs and enjoys walking alongside other Greyhounds and she is very friendly towards them. Therefore we do feel she can be rehomed with another dog – subject to a successful dog meet but it would have to be a dog that would be a similar size / breed to his due to her high prey drive. We have noticed she does get very excitable and giddy when seeing smaller dogs so this is something that new owners must consider before adoption

As Hettie is an ex racer she does have a high prey drive and she is trained to wear a muzzle on walks and we strongly advise that this is continued in his new home. She would love a secure garden where she can run about and play safely. However generally, greyhounds are a very lazy breed, being nicknamed the 40mph couch potato!

Although she has never lived in a home, they generally adapt well and love nothing better than a comfy place to stretch out and snooze the day away, greyhounds do well with 2 or 3 shorter walks a day, greyhounds are built for speed, not stamina, and use up their energy in short bursts, this leaves lots of time for napping, cuddling and playing.

Because of their early training, retired Greyhounds have never been without the company of other Greyhounds and have never had the opportunity to really be a puppy. They may need to act out some puppy behaviour, like chewing, which they typically quickly outgrow. They are eager to please and can be trained with patience, consistency and positive reinforcement. They are used to walking on the lead and will learn to heel quickly. Most Greyhounds do not know how to sit, climb stairs, or play games only because they have not yet learned. With time they can learn all of these things. Likewise, they have not been exposed to general household items, hoovers, TV’s and suchlike, they generally adapt quickly but will need time to adjust to these new experiences.

Greyhounds make great family pets and for those who are first time dog owners. We feel Hettie may be able to live with children no younger than 10 – subject to a successful meet.

Bear – six-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier



Bear - a six-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Bear – a six-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier

This adorable boy is Bear. He is a very lively boy that loves to come and say hello with his wagging tail and staffy smile.

During his time here he has socialised well with other dogs. He frequently walks with other dogs and enjoys there company. Despite his age he still loves to play so we do feel like he would be suited to living with another dog but one that would match his energy – subject to a successful dog meet.

As he came to us as a rehome we do have some history on him and therefore we suggest a home with children no younger than 10 years old – subject to a successful meet.

Everleigh – one-year-old Labrador Cross



Everleigh - a one-year-old Lab Cross
Everleigh – a one-year-old Lab Cross

This gorgeous girl is Everleigh. She is a very nervous girl, since coming into our care you can tell that she is very wary around new people. However with some time and patience you get to see her personality blossom.

During her time here she has socialised with other dogs as it was clear to us she hasnt been socialised before coming into our care. She is eager to say hello to other dogs, however sometimes she can vocalise when seeing them out and about if she doesnt say hello. We dont think she would suit living with another dog in the home due to this and we recommend new owners continue socialising her after adoption.

Due to Everleigh being a stray and having a nervous temperament we suggest an adult only home for her.

Winnie – five-month-old Crossbreed



Winnie - five-month-old Crossbreed 
Winnie – five-month-old Crossbreed 

This gorgeous girl is Winnie. She is a very sweet girl, due to her age we are looking for owners that are able to put in the training with her after adoption.

During her time here she has socialised with other dogs of different sizes and breeds. All of which she is playful with. Due to her age again we recommend the socialisation to continue into her forever home. We do think she can live with another dog – subject to a successful dog meet.

As Winnie came to us as a rehome we do have some history on her therefore we feel like Winnie would be best placed in an adult only home.

Frank – seven-year-old Crossbreed



Frank - seven-year-old Crossbreed
Frank – seven-year-old Crossbreed

This gentle giant is Frank. He is a very big boy but despite his size he is very sweet and affectionate.

During his time here he has been socialised around other dogs. He enjoys going out and about on his walks and enjoys walking alongside them. He has been socialised around different breeds of different sizes. He also loves playtime!

Due to Frank coming to us as a stray we have no history on him therefore due to his size we suggest an adult only home.

Bruiser – eight-year-old Crossbreed



Bruiser - eight-year-old Crossbreed
Bruiser – eight-year-old Crossbreed

This smiley boy is Bruiser. He is a very sweet and affectionate boy. He is very friendly and tries his best to say hello to you if there are cuddles involved.

During his time here he has been social with other dogs. He enjoys walking with them but he isnt overly bothered with them. Therefore we suggest Bruiser is the only dog in the home.

As Bruiser came to us as a stray we have no history on him therefore we suggest a home with children no younger than 12 years old – subject to a successful meet.

Mandy – six-year-old Rottweiler



Mandy - six-year-old Rottweiler
Mandy – six-year-old Rottweiler

This lovely lady is Mandy. She is a very loving girl. She enjoys being fussed and she especially likes belly rubs!

During her time here we’ve noticed she really enjoys going out and about exploring. She has walked with other dogs and she gets on with them well. However we feel that she would prefer to be the only dog in the home due to her liking her own personal space.

Due to her being a transfer from another kennels where she was originally a stray we feel that she would be best in a home with children no younger than 14 – subject to a successful meet.

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