Our News - Wythall Animal Rescue

Looking for a dog?

Looking at our web site you may be forgiven in thinking that we do not have many dogs here. Our rescue kennels always run at maximum capacity and we have a waiting list of dogs needing our help. When a dog comes into our care it has to go through a process. Firstly most coming into our care are not fully vaccinated and have often not been to see a vet recently or treated for worms or fleas. A new dog needs to go into our isolation area whilst it is treated for parasites, vaccinated and usually neutered. Whilst in there they are given an all over health check by our vet and any issues such as dental, skin or mobility problems are addressed. Whilst in there our carers carry out initial behaviour assessments. Once they have passed this process they then move into one of our two re-homing blocks where further behaviour and socilaisation assessments begin. This includes how they are around other dogs, how they react to cats, livestock, strangers/visitors and how they are when walking on and off lead and basic commands. Only when we feel that we have a good overall picture of the dog and viable information that we can pass on to potential new owners and only then will they be put on our web site and given a mention here on our facebook page.

Many dogs are spotted by visitors to our Sanctuary and simply never make it to the web site. Some dogs have bigger issues and the training/socialastion period is taking longer than usual so they can be with us for longer without actually being on the web site. We have a behaviourist who visits to help us address issues before the dog is put up for adoption.

Although we ask people who are surrendering their, or a relatives, dog to fill out a disclaimer form noting as much information as they can all rescue dogs come with baggage! Some people are not entirely truthful with what they tell us and in some cases - such as when an owner has passed away - no information is known. We put on our sleuthing hats and see what we can find out from vets and via microchips BUT the only information that we can truthfully give you is what we have experienced here first hand with the dog. This is why we take great care over the assessment period.

If you are currently looking for a rescue dog it is always worth visiting the Sanctuary you may see the ideal dog that is still under assessment

A date for your diary

Our fundraising stall will be at this event raising much needed money for our rescue. Lovely family day out.

Volunteers needed at charity shop.

We are currently looking for volunteers to help to run our charity shop in Cotteridge. If you think you could help or would like to know more please call our shop manager Bev on 0121 458 3468 or for more details e mail us on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit the Volunteering page on this web site. Thank you

APPEAL FOR KITTEN FOOD

With 25 kittens, lots of moms and several adult cats, we are getting through so much cat food!
Any donations of wet kitten or adult food would be much appreciated as our stocks are very low

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Start a Domino effect and find this boy a home!

Meet Domino. A 5 year old collie cross staffy. Sadly Domino has been here at the Sanctuary for just over a year! Adopted from us as a puppy back in 2014 Domino was returned to us by his previous owners in February 2018 and has had little interest since then. You can see a video of Domino if you visit his PROFILE PAGE

Georgie seeks special home

Sadly one of our beautiful ferrets, Georgie, has been diagnosed with some neurological issues. We noticed a short while ago that she was shaking quite a bit more than normal and was having coordination problems. Sadly not much more can be done for her than observing and keeping an eye out for any deterioration. Tests could be performed at a high expense however nothing in the way of treatment could really be offered on most outcomes.
She is still a happy active girl who still lives relatively normally however there is no guarantee how long she has without any health deterioration. This is why the sanctuary are appealing for any ferret experienced owners that would be open to fostering our girl (vet and food expenses paid) with adopting our other 2 ferrets Lacey and Koda as all are bonded and we do not want to put any through the stress of being parted/being alone or having to mix with other ferrets at this stage.
We welcome experienced owners that do already have neutered ferrets but would be willing to have our three as a separate group or spend the time needed to integrate them.
Please call us for more information.