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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. 4760: TILLY (Spayed, Fully Vaccinated & Microchipped)
Tilly needs a new home.
Jack Russell Terrier, female, date of birth 01.06.2015. She is tan and white, she has a smooth coat and she is small in size. She was rehomed in 2022 and has returned to the care of RDR due to a change in her owners' circumstances. Tilly is a friendly, cuddly girl who knows basic commands, she is house trained and she travels well. She would like to be the only dog in her new home.
From her original description:
"Absolutely pouring down and Tilly was not keen to go for a walk so I just stayed in the office with her and got a few pics. She's a bit nervous and looks a bit overwhelmed by everything at the moment. She wouldn't take any treats off me but eventually I got her to pick her own out of the tin. She wasn't interested in playing but happy to be stroked. She just seemed to want to be loved bless her."
"Took Tilly for a walk today. It was lovely and sunny so she was quite happy to come out with me. Tilly was really nicely on her lead. She seems a very confident little dog and really inquisitive. She was very interested in some workmen building a fence and wanted to stop for a while to watch them. We only saw one other dog and as I moved to the side and stopped, Tilly stood behind and didn't really show any interest in it. She's a cracking little dog who I'm sure won't be with us long."
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.
If you are interested in offering Tilly 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.
* No cats for this dog as she has not been cat tested.
* 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 Tilly! She returned to the care of RDR on Sunday 6th April 2025. She needs a new home as soon as possible.
No. 4894: SULLY (Neutered, Fully Vaccinated & Microchipped)
Sully needs a new home.
Sharpei Cross, male, approximately 10-12 months old. He is a light tan colour, he has a smooth coat and he is medium to large in size. He was found as a stray and is now in the care of RDR and has moved to emergency foster with other dogs, cats and older children. Sully is a lovely, friendly boy who is good with other dogs and cats.
"We have been lucky enough to welcome & accommodate Sully into our home & pack & what a lovely surprise we have had getting to know him.
My first impression was that he looks Shar Pei as he clearly does... I am experienced with the breed & was ready for some Pei traits.
However his looks are only skin deep! He is very un Shar Pei like in behaviour.
He settled first night, I had collected him from kennels at 6pm after work which was not ideal but was the only time I could go, I was prepared for some settling stress. I left a bed in a crate which was left open & gave him a bedtime treat, off he toddled with his reward and slept through till morning, no mess or noise, what a good boy. I have baby gates up to separate rooms/dogs over night & he respects the gates, does not climb or paw them. He stayed in the kitchen totally alone & did not mind at all.
Sully is still puppy like, will play with younger dogs & respects older dogs. He has been great around my three cats too! My Chihiahuas have let him know their ground rules and if he has accidentally stepped on them he has accepted their wrath and moved away. He has mixed with my customer dogs as well as my own & gets along great with all. He is strong on the lead at times, we are exploring training and management - I feel it's a novelty at the mo as apart from our walkers at kennels he doesn't appear to have been out much. He is fascinated by all the smells, he watches traffic like he's not seen it much before but he is getting more used to it by the day. He will happily walk past other dogs & people on walks & no reactivity displayed. He is very food motivated, we are using this for training, he's doing some nice sharp 'sits' for food, he will also offer a paw (not trained by me as I don't teach that) but I'm humouring him to build our relationship.
He is a tad cheeky, he will occasionally play/mouth my hands but not hard, I've been discouraging that & it's less & less - he was an avid 'jumper up' to greet people but we don't accept that either, he is a very quick learner & a dream to foster.
I think he would adapt to most homes, kids over 16 as he is young/strong.
Can live with or without dogs/cats.
House trained & also crate trained, travels beautifully.
Likes 2 walks a day and a potter in a garden or yard. He will settle well after his walks & overnight.
He will steal accessible food so a savvy home/training needed - my youngest German Shepherd will do the same - just have to make sure nothing is left out on worktops unsupervised & we are teaching manners at feed time.
He is a lovely quirky happy boy & I'm sure will be a great 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 Sully 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 16 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 Sully! He came into the care of RDR on Thursday 20th March 2025 and moved to emergency foster on Thursday May 8th 2025. 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. 4897: FUDGE (First Vaccinated & Microchipped)
RESERVED: Fudge needs a new home.
Spaniel/Sharpei Cross, female, date of birth 10.01.22. She is chocolate, she has a semi coat and she is small to medium in size. She was found as a stray and is now in the care of RDR. Fudge is a lovely girl, she is house trained, knows basic commands and she seems Ok with other dogs.
"I met Fudge today, the newest member of the RDR family. She's a lovely young girl. She has the body of a Cocker and a beautiful face of a Shar pei. She's quite lively and was very inquisitive. She tends to pull at times, especially when she spotted the river. She was desperate to get in and loved having a paddle and drink. Fudge is well mannered. She knows how to sit and did so without being asked when she saw the treats come out. We walked with Tilly and Aunty Wendy and in the main Fudge was well behaved, she walked past other dogs with no issues but she did have a little snap at Tilly on one occasion. Fudge was a very fun dog to walk, she loved cuddling up to me whenever we stopped and she seems a very loving, friendly girl. Hopefully she'll not have long to wait for her new home!"
Currently in emergency boarding Fudge will be going to her new home soon.
No. 4899: MOLLY (First Vaccinated)
RESERVED: Molly needs a new home.
Shih Tzu, female, approximately 8-10 years old. She is cream, she has a trimmed coat and she is small in size. She was found as a stray and is now in the care of RDR. Molly is a lovely girl.
"I met Molly for the first time today. She is a gorgeous little girl with a lovely personality. We had a great walk she trots along quite sprightly for her age and is curious and alert about her surroundings. Nothing seemed to worry her, we walked along the busy main road, she wasn't worried about the traffic or other people passing us. We met a lady with her calm spaniel and Molly was happy to say hello to them both. We passed some bullocks in a field who she was curious about so she watched them for a couple of minutes from a distance. She does tend to stop if she decides that she wants to check something out and had to be persuaded to turn back when I thought we needed to make our way back the way we had walked. We sat on a bench for a few minutes and she jumped up to get on my knee where she stayed just watching the traffic. She took treats very gently .. it was an absolute pleasure and a privilege to meet Molly she deserves a good home soon I hope."
Currently in emergency boarding Molly will be going to her new home soon.
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