The kennel team are available for re-homing enquiries 7 days a week between 10am and 4pm, however you do need to allow an hour or so for the process to work so please arrive by 2.45pm on any day to allow us to complete the process by 4pm.
Could you offer me a home?
This is Willow, he is a fun, active boy who loves to play with his toys!
Here he is playing fetch in our paddock.
Please click on his picture below for more information!
Dogs available for rehoming, updated August 27th
Here are a few of our dogs available, click on a photo for more information. If you would like to re-home one of our dogs please read our re-homing policy and our procedure
Leti. 18 months old Pointer cross. Bouncy Leti is a pretty girl who is full of beans. She needs a really active home with people committed to full training. Leti had a bad start to life and will need extra support to adjust to some new situations. She is not suitable to live with young children or cats but is very social and playful with other dogs.
Gonzales. 1 year Jack Russell Cross. This lively young dog is a new arrival and is currently undergoing assessment, further details will follow.
Lilly. 4 months medium mongrel. Bouncy Lilly needs a home committed to providing her with full training. She is very active and mischievous. Lilly is social with other dogs, may be able to be trained to live with cats and could live with confident older children.
Jimmy. 3 years Jack Russell. This poor dog was left tied up in our car park, he is extremely traumatised and staff are patiently working to gain his trust. We hope Jimmy will be brave enough to look for a new home soon.
Spot. 5 years Jack Russell. This sweet boy is a new arrival, further details will follow his assessment.
Hobo. 7 years medium Mongrel. This friendly dog is feeling a little insecure and would like a home to call his own. Hobo is fairly easy going and walks nicely on the lead. He is generally social with other dogs and could live with older children. Hobo is still being tested for suitability to live with cats.
Ginger. 8 months Jack Russell cross. This sweet little dog is a new arrival, further details will follow her assessment.
Willow. 7 months Collie x Australian Cattle dog German Sheppard? Willow is a lively young dog who is very bright and likes to be kept busy. He needs a very active home with plenty to do, experienced owners with knowledge of his breed types committed to his ongoing training. Willow is very boisterous with other dogs, not suited to live with cats or children.
Roxie. 5 years Yorkshire Terrier. She is feeling a little overwhelmed as a new arrival, further details will follow her assessment.
Lulu. 7 months Husky, new arrival. Please find out more about the breed’s requirements from a home by visiting the Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain web site.
Narla. 2 years Lurcher. This beautiful dog is really timid and will need a patient and understanding home. Once she trusts people Narla loves a fuss and she is starting to enjoy going out for walks too. Narla can be worried by other dogs and is not suitable to live with cats. She would be better suited to a quieter home environment and so any children would need to be older and calm.
Pippin.
3 year old Staffie cross. Pippin is very affectionate and loves company and cuddles, as well as playing fetch. She can be strong on-lead and needs some training. Pippin is not used to young children and cannot live with cats. She can have low tolerance of other dogs so would like to be the only pet.
Tia. 8 months Staffie cross. Tia arrived in a state of neglect and is currently receiving extensive veterinary treatment. She has grown in confidence though and is a friendly, bouncy young dog who will need an energetic home committed to training. Tia is social and very playful with other dogs. She will not be available to home till she has returned to full health.
Rose. Jack Russell, 5 years, female. Affectionate girl, loves cuddles and fuss. Loves running around chasing after tennis balls. Can't live with other dogs or cats. Can only live with older children.
Eleanor. 1 year Rottweiler. Ellie is a new arrival, further details will follow her assessment.
Stan. 2 years Bassett Hound. Fun loving Stan is a real character, he likes to be the centre of attention and everyone is his best friend. Stan is social with other dogs but not suitable to live with cats. He could live with older children but they would need to be confident around dogs as he can be boisterous. Any potential new owners should research the breed’s character before considering whether they can offer Stan a suitable home...he can be stubborn and strong willed, likes to “sing” and when he picks up a scent he’ll ignore any attempts to call him back!!
Baloo. Great Dane x Newfoundland, 11 months, male. Very large dog, so the new owners will need to be in a position to accommodate this size in every respect, and to be able to handle him out and about. Very sweet boy, very affectionate. Needs basic training continued, especially with his OTT playing around other dogs.
Chester. 8 months Collie x Husky. Lively young Chester is a new arrival. Further information will follow his assessment once settled.
Laddy. 4 years Cocker Spaniel. New arrival Laddy is a little overwhelmed at present, further details will follow his assessment once settles.
Lenny. 18 week old Staffie cross. Poor Lenny is in a pitiful state and is receiving extensive veterinary treatment. He will not be available to rehomed till he is back to health, this is likely to take several weeks. Further details and updates will follow.
Basil. Terrier mix male 14 months. High energy dog who will need an active home with lots of stuff to do. He will need owners who love and appreciate the terrier nature and willing to do some training with him. Can live with older children and with the right dog. Can’t live with cats.
Paddy. 13 years Corgi cross. Paddy has a huge character and is looking for a home that will accept that he knows his own mind! Paddy loves his cuddles and going for a gentle stroll, he is social with most dogs and may be able to live with a confident cat. He would rather not live in a home with children, Paddy is a after a quiet life.
Doodles. 7 years Bichon. This cheeky dog is a new arrival, further details to follow.
Marley. 2 year old Bedlington Terrier x Whippet. This handsome new arrival is just settling in, further details will follow his assessment.
Cha Cha and Salsa. 11 year old mongrels. These lovely girls are new arrivals, further details will follow. They would like to find a home together as they are best friends.
Bambi. 1 year old Jack Russell cross. Brave Bambi has a medical condition that effects her coordination and some of her ability to learn and communicate. She is however a very happy young dog, not distressed by her condition and making excellent progress in the kennels. Bambi needs a very special home, she is not an easy dog to care for but is very rewarding. She has battled through so much that she really deserves a home to call her own where she can continue to flourish.
Rosie. 13 years plus mongrel (small/medium). Pretty Rosie can be nervous and needs a quite but active home where she can enjoy her twilight years feeling safe and loved. Rosie would like to be the only pet in the home and would rather not live with children.
Stig. 4 months Lurcher. This lively, social young dog needs a home committed to training. He is playful with other dogs and may be able to be trained to live with a confident cat. Stig is boisterous and any kids in the home would need to be older.
The kennel team are available for re-homing enquiries 7 days a week between 10am and 4pm, however you do need to allow an hour or so for the process to work so please arrive by 2.45pm on any day to allow us to complete the process by 4pm.
If you have registered to rehome a Raystede dog and would like further information about any of the dogs on this page, you can contact the kennels directly on 01825 880 464, or email kennels1@raystede.org.
If you have not registered, details of our procedure for applying to rehome a dog are shown below.
The above contact details can also be used if you are needing to place a dog with us.
Kennels re-homing policy
If you would like to offer a new home to a Raystede dog, we ask that:
Any children resident in your home are over 5 years old
The dog will not be left alone for long periods of time
You have access to a suitable outside area
If you are planning a holiday or moving in the next 3 months, please consider delaying your application until you are more settled.
Raystede dogs are all:
Health checked by a vet
Assessed for their character and temperament
Neutered/Spayed
Vaccinated and treated for protection against kennel cough
Treated against fleas and worms
Micro chipped
Given 4 weeks free insurance
Free follow up advice available
TO COVER SOME OF THESE COSTS, THE ADOPTION FEES FOR DOGS ARE AS FOLLOWS;
DOGS OVER 10 YEARS OF AGE; £80 PER DOG. DOGS OVER THE AGE OF 6 MONTHS, BUT YOUNGER THAN 10 YEARS; £100 PER DOG. PUPPIES (UNDER 6 MONTHS, INCLUDING THE COST OF NEUTER OPERATION); £200 PER PUPPY.
Re-homing a rescue dog is immensely rewarding however it is important that you choose a dog that suits your experience, expectations, lifestyle and accommodation. Consider your long term responsibilities to providing a dog with all the care they need for a happy future.
The kennel team are available for re-homing enquiries 7 days a week between 10am and 4pm, however you do need to allow an hour or so for the process to work so please arrive by 2.45pm on any day to allow us to complete the process by 4pm.
Please fill out an application form available from reception.
A member of the kennel team will then discuss your application with you and provide more information about our available dogs.
If you choose a dog, you may put a reserve on them. You will need to arrange all household members and any resident dogs to also meet this dog.
A home visitor will then contact you to arrange a convenient time to visit your home to check suitability for your chosen dog.
If all is agreed then an approval card is issued. You must then ring the kennels to arrange when you will be collecting your new dog.
Sponsor A Kennel
Would you like to support one of the dogs in our care?
Become a part of the their life, share their highs and lows, whilst they wait and hope for a secure future with a family all of their own.
By becoming a sponsor of one of our kennels you will receive a letter every two months and photographs telling you about the dog or dogs who have
stayed in that kennel. Why they came to Raystede, what their favourite things are, the training they are receiving and the type of home they wish for.
Click here to view and download the Sponsorship form, as a .DOC file.
Dog Foster Volunteers Needed
Would you like to help us?
We are always looking for volunteers living in Sussex and Kent to join our Pet Fostering Service.
The service we offer is for families fleeing domestic violence situations.
If you would like to join this worthwhile project please contact Emma on 01825 880478 for further information, or click this link.
