Willow Dog Rescue

21/01/2024

Everyone at Willow is sad to hear of the passing of David Middleton, one of our valued fosterers, who helped us look after the dogs in our care whilst we were operating. Our thoughts are with his family at this time.

09/08/2023

This lad needs to be out of kennels ASAP! Please contact the rescue directly if you can help. Or share far and wide as a friend of someone you know maybe able to help.

15/11/2022

Lots of rescue dogs are needing homes at the moment. Please adopt don’t shop. Even though we’re no longer operating as a rescue, please check your local rescues or even charities like these if you’re looking for rehome a dog.

Sadly, not all our dogs make it through training. Very occasionally we need to find a new, loving home for one of our dogs due to the development of a long-term health condition that prevents them from completing the programme.

We are looking for special people who are able to provide a permanent home to our dogs that have specific medical needs. You would need to be able to ensure the dog receives the required care needed and would have full support of our dog training team.

If you are interested in adopting one of our lovely dogs who sadly cannot finish their training, then please get in touch to find out more. You can email [email protected] or call 0114 261 800

03/10/2022

Would you like to volunteer to look after one of our wonderful adult dogs?

We are in need of volunteers to care for the well-being of some of our adult dogs for a specific period of time. After completing puppy school, some of our recruits need a little longer to settle in before starting their full-time training programme, which is where you come in! If you live in and around Sheffield, are at home all day, and can offer a loving, safe and fun environment for our dogs then please get in touch today.

For more information and to register your interest head over to www.supportdogs.org.uk/foster-carer-stay-at-home

17/07/2022

***Announcement***

Sadly, Willow Dog Rescue is closing.

Since our first dog rescue back in 2010, we have dedicated the last 12 years to saving strays from the local pounds. We are extremely proud of our achievements, and have loved every dog that's passed through our doors, it's been a privilege to have been a part of their journey, to have loved and cared for them, and to see them happy in their new homes.

But we could not have done it without the support of the fab kennel staff at BARC, our wonderful charity shop volunteers, our fosterers, our fundraisers, and anyone that has supported us in any way over the years. We would especially like to thank everyone who has adopted one (or more!) of our Willow dogs - for choosing to rescue and giving these precious dogs a second chance of a forever home. We are so grateful to you all for loving our dogs like we do.

We would also like to thank our families who have supported our passion for rescue - this has often meant foster dogs in our homes destroying things, cancelled plans due to rescue commitments, all pulling together and chipping in to see that a dogs needs are met... we couldn't have done it without your help.

We will look back with pride at what Willow has accomplished over the years - run by four of us around fulltime jobs and family commitments. Its been a rollercoaster of emotions, we have laughed and cried, seen the worst of things but also the best happy endings. We have wonderful memories which we will cherish forever, we have made friends for life, and wouldn't change a second of it. Although we are sad that it is the end of an era for us, we will remember every dog (and cat!) and remind ourselves that we did our bit.

Please continue to support your local dog rescue charities. Royston Animal Welfare will be taking over our charity shop soon, it would be great if you all could remember them when you are having a clear out and donate so generously as you did to us. It is a tough time in the rescue world at the moment, so many dogs need saving, please now lend your support to other animal charities the way you have supported us. We can all still help.

Thank you.
Julie, Sarah, Karlie and Nicola.

01/06/2022

Support Dogs is a local rescue who are currently in need of puppy socialisors. If you are interested, please visit their website for more information…

For Autism. For Epilepsy. For Disability.
Our amazing dogs save lives.

13/03/2022

Our lovely little Miles is still looking for his forever home. Could that be you?

🐾 Miles is ready to find his forever home! 🐾

6 year old JR cross Miles has had his vaccinations and is now on the lookout for his forever family to find him.

Miles would like a home as an only pet where he can have all the attention. He is an inquisitive, busy, happy little man who knows some commands.
Miles isn't necessarily a typical lap dog, but he will make someone a fantastic little companion!

🐕 Do you have a Miles sized space on your sofa? If you are interested in giving Miles a home, please fill in the Adoption Form on the Dogs Needing Homes page of our website 🐕

28/02/2022

🐾 Welcoming Pixie back to Willow 🐾

We rehomed Pixie a couple of years ago, but unfortunately her owner is no longer in a position to keep her (no negative comments please).

Pixie is between 3 and 4 years old and is a super sweet, loving girl. However, she isn't for the faint hearted - she is a energetic bundle of fun with tonnes of energy!

Pixie is great with people and other dogs, although she needs a strong, confident owner to teach her some doggy manners as she can be a bit too full on for some dogs. But she has a lovely temperament, and as much as she loves to play, she also loves to climb on your lap for cuddles.

Pixie is used to having someone around most of the day, although can be left for a couple of hours. We think she would like to live with another confident dog as she lived with one previously in her foster home and with her last owner. But we do think Pixie would settle into the right home as an only dog, providing she receives the stimulation she needs to meet her energy levels.

We are looking for someone/a family who would be willing to put some time into her training and enforcing the right rules and boundaries so she can reach her potential and be the cracking dog we know she can be.

⭐ Please fill in and submit the Adoption Form on the Dogs Needing Homes page of our website if you are interested in giving our Pixie a home ⭐

28/02/2022

We all love a happy ending and here's one happy cat and his dad.
Thanks to the power of social media his dad saw the post about Lulu and got in touch with me, he collected him today, he's back on Saturday for a re check and once fully recovered he'll be neutered.
Enjoy!

27/02/2022

Fantastic news an owner has come forward for the cat at work, he has sent photographs confirming it is the same cat and he will be coming to collect him tomorrow.
Thank you all for sharing.

27/02/2022

Massive THANK YOU to The Innocent Hound for their kind donation of treats. The dogs in rescue will love them...

🐾Air-dried dog food and treats
🌾Grain-free
🐂Human-grade British meat
🇬🇧 Handcrafted in Yorkshire