Bristol Animal Rescue Centre on 48-50 Albert Road, St Philips, BS2 0XA is home to various adorable dogs and cats looking for a forever home.
Some of the breeds at the shelter include Huskies, Shar Peis and Domestic Short Haired cats.
Could you be their new fur-ever family?
Below are 11 of the rescue centre’s residents, who would love to find a permanent home in Bristol. More information about the adoption process is available via Bristol Animal Rescue Centre’s website.
1. Roo, 5 year old female Staffordshire Bull Terrier
"Roo is a beautiful blue staffy girl who is around 5 years old and after a difficult start in life This beautiful soul is hoping to find a home where she can be someone’s companion and to enjoy the simple things in life. She was bought to Bristol ARC by the RSPCA who had to intervene in her previous home as she needed medical attention. They have since given her the care and love she has deserved all along. Likely due to her past, she will show appeasement behaviours when she is a little worried. It would be beneficial that her adopters have experience with this or would be happy to research appeasement signals as this is something Roo does frequently. The wonderful Animal Carers will talk you through this when you meet Roo and continue the good training they have done with her. For this reason, Roo would need to live with adults only. Roo is currently in a foster home where she is thriving by having routine and lots of cuddles too. Bristol ARC’ve found out she isn’t overly fussed playing with toys but she loves her food and will gladly accept a nylabone to settle down and chew on. She walks nicely on her lead and wears her harness like a good-girl for her short walks. She’s friendly with other dogs and gets wiggly and excited when seeing other dogs. She could potentially live with another, easy-going dog pending successful introductions at Bristol ARC. They have identified that Roo has luxating patella (knees) this doesn’t affect her day-to-day and she is such a happy girl! They want to ensure Roo is set up for the best quality of life in her future, so once she is adopted and settled, Bristol ARC would invite her back to Bristol ARC to have patella surgery. Recovery in her new loving home will be the best option for her success. Quite typical for a staffy, Roo also has some skin allergies but she is doing great now and is happily managed by a sensitive diet and prescription medication for healthy skin." | Bristol Animal Rescue Centre
2. Peaches, 11 year old female Husky
"Peaches is a beautiful tan and white Husky who came into BARC's care as a RSPCA sign over. Peaches is a lovely older dog who needs adopters who understands Huskies and their quirky personalities. Peaches can appear aloof when you first meet her so they are looking for adopters who are able to make numerous visits to create that trust and bond with Peaches At first Peaches will be independent in her play but as soon as she feels safe and familiar with people Peaches will then approach you, Peaches enjoys a good zoom around and once she is fully comfortable around people she will have a cuddle and enjoy a session of good quality butt scratches, Peaches isn’t too fussed about playing with toys, Peaches much prefers play bounding with her favourite people Peaches really enjoys working for her treats with training time and knows sit and how to give paws. Being an older dog she does get tired after a short play or a short walk so doesn’t need long walks. Peaches will be going home with Loxicom medication to help mange her legs on her walks. Peaches walks well on her lead, is sometimes a bit pully but soon settles and doesn’t take much notice of other people around her while on her walks. Peaches has lived with another dog before but is after a home as the only dog. She doesn’t mind meeting dogs on walks but mainly keeps to herself if she sees one. Peaches may get frustrated if it’s a boisterous dog and not want to interact, which is understandable as she is an older girl. Peaches is very good at being left alone but can bark or howl at times, which is very typical of the breed." | Bristol Animal Rescue Centre
3. Nessa, 5 year old female Crossbreed
"Nessa is a loving, affectionate girl who adores her people and would happily spend all day cuddled up with them. She’s very attached and will likely need support with separation anxiety, but she is friendly, sweet and eager to bond. She has a lively, boisterous personality and can be clumsy in her excitement. Nessa is generally friendly with people and warms up quickly, though she may be cautious at first. She enjoys meeting other dogs and is social on walks. Nessa had a very sheltered start in life, so many things are still new to her. She’s learning how to explore confidently, how to play and how to behave appropriately, and she’ll need adopters who can continue building her skills and confidence. She is very strong on the lead, especially at the start of a walk, and has no road sense, often pulling towards traffic. She’ll need quiet walking routes while she develops safer habits. With time she settles and can walk nicely. She loves treats and enjoys training and enrichment. Nessa may need to be rehomed on behaviour medication and gradually weaned off once settled. She may struggle being left alone at first but can improve with routine and training. Nessa will need a private garden and a semi-rural or quiet location. She’ll suit an experienced owner, though dedicated first-time adopters may be considered. She can live with dog-savvy teens aged 16+ and could live with another suitable dog, but not an older one, as her boisterous nature would be too much for them. She’d benefit from confident, dog-friendly canine pals and a home ready to support her continued learning!" | Bristol Animal Rescue Centre
4. Ginger, 11 year old male American Bulldog
"Ginger is a big, handsome older boy with a gentle heart and a love of cuddles. He adores being around people and is happiest when he can potter about the home, soak up affection and curl up for a snooze. Despite his size, he still believes he’s a lap dog and will happily lean in for fuss. He’s a very sweet-natured lad with a friendly, steady personality. Ginger can be quite chatty at times and will bark if he’s unsure what to do next or wants a bit more attention, but he settles well once he knows the routine. He enjoys using his nose to find treats, loves exploring new places and is generally a calm, affectionate companion. Ginger is here looking for a loving retirement home where he can be spoiled and given the gentle structure he enjoys. He has lived with another dog before and can be a little stiff when first meeting new dogs, but once he’s had a sniff he relaxes and his tail starts to wag. He’s partially deaf now and relies more on his eyesight to stay connected with what’s happening around him. He behaves well in the home, settles nicely when left and can be left alone for reasonable periods. On walks he is mostly very good on the lead, though he can be strong, especially at the start or when he spots something exciting. He enjoys his outings and would appreciate 1–2 short daily walks to keep him happy and engaged. Ginger is being rehomed with Loxicom due to age-related soft tissue arthritis, so his exercise should be sensible, around 30–45 minutes as he can tire easily. He’s partially deaf, so he shouldn’t be let off lead unless in a secure, enclosed area. Ginger is a large, sturdy lad with a soft ginger coat, and he would benefit from a home with a private garden and adults or families with children aged 10+. He could live with a dog of a similar size and would thrive with people who don’t mind a vocal, affectionate companion. He simply wants a comfortable place to relax, some gentle walks, and a family who will cherish him in his golden years." | Bristol Animal Rescue Centre