Here You Will Find Information About The Dogs

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The following dogs are currently at the Stray Dog Kennels and need Rescue Places

The following dogs are currently at the Stray Dog Kennels where they will need to stay for 7 days to allow their owner to claim them.

They cannot leave before the stated put to sleep date.

Unfortunately, the majority of dogs are not claimed so we have to find a safe place for these dogs within 7 days otherwise they are at risk of being put to sleep.

We DO NOT rehome stray dogs directly to the public, but can provide more details on these dogs should they move to another rescue or be signed over into our care.

There are currently no dogs in the stray kennels.

The following dogs are now safe in the care of Rochdale Dog Rescue.

The dogs featured below are now safe in the care of Rochdale Dog Rescue. Once a dog arrives into our care they will be assessed, health checked, neutered, vaccinated and micro-chipped. These dogs are available for rehoming; some of the more recently arrived dogs may be undergoing assessment still.

Please note that Rochdale Dog Rescue does not rehome to homes where there are children under 10 years of age.

We also need to ensure that if you do not own your own property the landlord has given their permission for a dog and any garden you have is fully enclosed and secure. We also need to make sure any dogs we rehome are not left 'home alone' all day and lastly that any other dogs you have are neutered.

We rehome within an approximate 100 mile radius of our base (but if you are close to this then please do ask us).

If you think you could offer any of the dogs a loving home then please complete our Rehoming Enquiry Form in the first instance.

No. 4826: CHIEF (Neutered, Fully Vaccinated & Microchipped)

Chief needs a new home.

Cross Breed, male, date of birth 19.07.2018. He is white with black patches, he has a smooth coat and he is large in size. He has been returned to the care of RDR due to a change in his owner's circumstances. Chief is a lovely, friendly boy who is good with other dogs and he seems Ok with cats.

From his previous owner...

"Chief: Chief is a real cuddle monster. He loves saying hello to everyone that passes us on a walk and he will happily lean on them for bum scratches and leave a big patch of fur on their legs.
He will bark when someone knocks on the door and when someone comes into the house but will stop as soon as they give him attention, he will then bring them a toy to play. Chief listens to commands and will go to his bed when told and waits for his food when asked to.
He loves looking out of the window and sun bathing in the summer.
I work from home and Chief will sleep on his chair in the living room then comes up stairs to check on me and sleeps on the landing.
He can pull a little when you first go out but will listen and soon calms down. Hes a clever boy and soon learns new things.
The only destructive things he does is when he's left in the house alone and there is a piece of tupperware or a dish in the room that has or used to have food in it he will get it out of the sink or off the side and attempt to eat it.
He molts a lot but will let you brush him. He has a skin tag on his right hand side. It doesn't bother him but you need to be careful when brushing him and he can't be walked on a harness because they irritate the skin tag.
He will let you shower him, clip his nails and brush his teeth. He's not happy about it but he lets you do it."

"Awww, I fell in love with Chief all over again! I’d forgotten what a gentle soul he is. He came trotting out with his beautiful new collar and bow tie looking ever so smart. That big head with his kind eyes and so happy to get any affection. We set off and he just lolloped alongside me with no tension on the lead at all. He stopped regularly to enjoy a good sniff or wee, and was absolutely brilliant passing all of the people and their dogs. He was brilliant even when a snappy snarly dog passed, and didn’t bat an eyelid. He was good with dogs off the lead having a little sniff and on lead passing by. There is just no edge to this one! We stopped at the stream to see if he wanted a little drink but he was happy to just watch and not get his paws wet. We stopped on a bench for a little treat and cuddle. He jumped up on the bench next to me and took treats so gently. I just LOVE this guy - he would be an incredible companion!"

You will find full details of this dog in his album in the photo's section on Facebook or if on FB by clicking on the link above to their album.

If you are interested in offering Chief a forever home please complete the form below, please put as much detail as possible, this helps us to build a picture of whether they would be a good match for your family.

Before completing the form please check the following criteria as you will not get a response if the criteria is not met:

* We will not rehome to families with children under the age of 10 years.

* We do like to confirm the landlord has given permission if you do not own your own property.

* You must have a secure garden.

* Any existing dogs in the family must be neutered/spayed.

* Families must live within an approximate 100 mile radius of our base in Rochdale/Manchester.

We also do not rehome where the dogs are left for long periods each day, this may vary from dog to dog with regards to how long they can be left but any detail about hours and routines is useful for us.

https://www.rochdale-dog-rescue.com/RehomingEnquiry.html

All our animals are fully vaccinated, spayed/neutered, microchipped, flea & worm treated before homing unless too young or upon advice from our vet/s.

Thank you to some kind and caring people we have been able to help Chief! He returned to the care of RDR on Saturday 4th April 2026. He needs a new home as soon as possible.

Thinking of adopting a retired greyhound?

Greyhounds make amazing pets — gentle, affectionate, and far more chilled than people expect!

* What they’re like • Calm, quiet, and loving
• Happy in houses or flats - with a secure garden
• Sleep most of the day
• Often called “a cat in a dog’s body”

* Exercise • Just 2 short walks a day
• No need for daily running
• Off-lead only in secure areas

* Good to know • Many have a strong prey drive
• Cat compatibility varies
• Muzzles are normal at first - they're used to wearing one
• Slippery floors & stairs may be new
• Coats are essential — they feel the cold

* The emotional side - many have never lived in a home before, so they may need more time, patience, and reassurance. Once settled, they bond deeply and become incredibly loyal companions.

If you’re looking for a calm, loving dog who fits beautifully into home life, a retired greyhound could be perfect.

No. 4923:BUCKO (Neutered, Fully Vaccinated & Microchipped)

Bucko needs a new home.

Greyhound, male, date of birth 22.08.2022. He is brindle and he is large in size. He is a retired greyhound who has been signed over to the care of RDR by the trainer. Bucko is a gentle, friendly boy.

"What a treat I had this morning! I had the pleasure of meeting this gorgeous boy. He came out to meet me and was happy and wriggling with happiness and gave me a lovely friendly hello. Then we set off and he literally glided along by my side, with zero tension on the lead. He’s just gorgeous and has a perfect tiger coat, and is a large dog I’d say about hip height (I’m 5 feet 6). He’s as gentle and soft as you can imagine. He was brilliant passing all the other people and dogs and is curious but stands easily as we passed on a narrow path. We walked about 50 minutes and it felt like he was tiring on the way back. He had a soft poo which is natural after just coming into kennels but he has the most lovely temperament. I am sure anyone with a comfy sofa and looking for a companion would be very lucky to share their lives with this boy!"

You will find full details of this dog in his album in the photo's section on Facebook or if on FB by clicking on the link above to their album.

If you are interested in offering Bucko a forever home please complete the form below, please put as much detail as possible, this helps us to build a picture of whether they would be a good match for your family.

Before completing the form please check the following criteria as you will not get a response if the criteria is not met:

* We will not rehome to families with children under the age of 10 years.

* We do like to confirm the landlord has given permission if you do not own your own property.

* No cats for this dog.

* You must have a secure garden.

* Any existing dogs in the family must be neutered/spayed.

* Families must live within an approximate 100 mile radius of our base in Rochdale/Manchester.

https://www.rochdale-dog-rescue.com/RehomingEnquiry.html

All our animals are fully vaccinated, spayed/neutered, microchipped, flea & worm treated before homing unless too young or upon advice from our vet/s.

Thank you to some kind and caring people we have been able to help Bucko! He came into the care of RDR on Saturday 14th March 2026. He needs a new home as soon as possible.

The following dogs have rescue places if not claimed or have a new home ...

The following dogs will be moving into the care of another rescue if not reclaimed or are now reserved and will soon be going to their new home.

No. 4924:NARLA (Spayed, Fully Vaccinated & Microchipped)

RESERVED: Narla has a new home.

British Bulldog, female, date of birth 26.07.2019. She is tan and white and she is a small medium size. She has been signed over to the care of RDR; she is currently in emergency foster with other dogs, cats and older children. Narla is a quirky girl who is good with other dogs and cats.

"Narla needs a true bully lover who can see how special she is and give her the loving home she deserves.

Narla does have a history of typical Bulldog skin issues and she also seems to have limited vision (we weren't told about this). We are currently trying her on a new diet, but it will take several weeks before we know if it helps. As far as we know, diet has not been explored before. That said, as Bulldogs go, her skin is certainly not the worst we’ve seen.

Despite this, Narla is a young girl who absolutely loves getting her harness on and heading out for a walk.

She’s very playful with her toys and will grumble and snarl while she plays — bully people will understand this! (Videos available.) I had a Bulldog just like her for 11 years so I know exactly what these funny noises mean!

Narla thrives on routine and uses her nose a lot to navigate. Because of her limited vision she doesn’t see steps or drops, so she’ll need a home where she won’t have to manage stairs or height changes without help.

She has been fine with other dogs in our care, but she is a heavy breather and likes to get very close to other dogs’ (and cats’) faces to sniff them! Any resident pets would need to be tolerant of this, although she does lose interest once she’s said hello.

Narla is a wonderfully quirky Bulldog. She knows sit and will give a high five, and we suspect she may have a few more tricks up her sleeve that we haven’t discovered yet.

She really just needs a family of her own who will love her warts and all and appreciate everything that makes her uniquely Narla."

Currently in emergency foster Narla will be going to her new home soon.

No. 4908: DOLLY (Spayed, Fully Vaccinated & Microchipped)

RESERVED: Dolly has a new home.

Crossbreed, female, date of birth 16.04.2024. She is a brindle mix, she has a rough coat and she is a small medium in size. She was found as a stray and is now in the care of RDR. Dolly is a very friendly girl.

You will find full details of this dog in her album in the photo's section on Facebook or if on FB by clicking on the link above to their album.

Currently in emergency boarding Dolly will be going to her new home soon.

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