Bristol Animal Rescue Centre on 48-50 Albert Road, St Philips, BS2 0XA is home to various adorable dogs, cats and small pets looking for a forever home.
Some of the breeds at the shelter include Huskies, Domestic Short Haired cats, Lovebirds and Parakeets.
Could you be their new fur-ever family?
Below are 18 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. Tiana, 4 year old female Crossbreed
"The beautiful and big Princess Tiana came into BARC's care as she was found straying in Bristol, their incredible staff have really enjoyed getting to know this stunning Cane Corso Mastiff. Tiana is a lovely big lap dog who is unaware of her size and loves nothing more than a cuddle (on you!). She is very determined and excited to show you how much love she has and how good she is at cuddles. Because of this, Tiana can sometimes forget her manners and will jump up. During our care Tiana hasn’t shown too much interest in playing with toys, but a squeaky toy will pique her interest and get her excited but then Tiana will just want to play with you instead! Tiana is a clever dog who enjoys her training with treats and knows sit, paw and down. Tiana walks beautifully on the lead – a bit pully when passing dogs but otherwise a very good walker. Tiana is a very good girl for putting her harness on but can be a bit wiggly at times. Tiana may be able to have play time with other dogs but as she has been previously bred, she may show signs of nervousness and fear behaviour around other dogs. For this reason, Tiana is looking for adopters who are able to help her manage her under socialisation of other dogs. Tiana is a girls girl and loves to meet women where she will immediately want to be their new friend. With men, Tiana can be a bit more distant and wary to begin with but will then want to be friends with them too! As previously mentioned Tiana can jump up and then mouth when she gets overexcited but if you ignore her she calms herself down and her normal good behaviour will then continue. Tiana is a lovely easy going gal, who takes everything in her big stride. Tiana enjoys food enrichment toys and can entertain herself with these. She is mainly dependent on people and would happily spend all day by your side but she is learning to also be independent now. Tiana would love a big garden of her own to run around in." | 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. Cody, 8 year male Yorkshire Terrier
"Cody is a handsome little Yorkshire Terrier who is around 8 years old. He’s friendly to everyone he meets and likes to be in the company of people, but he’s not always the biggest fan of being a lap dog. Occasionally he’ll comes over for some affection and the odd cuddle when he chooses to do so, and enjoys lying near you on the sofa – he’d make a great film watching companion! A very happy chap who loves to play with soft toys and sniff around outside so a secure, private garden is a must for him, especially for the summer months where he enjoys a good sunbathe! He came into BARC's care through no fault of his own when his owner sadly passed away. A total foodie and loves to learn new things so would enjoy being taught new tricks. He’s on a sensitive diet to help keep his skin & coat healthy but he loves this food and will take it as treats too! Cody has some mild hip dysplasia which isn’t currently causing him any issues but he may require something for this in the future. He is currently on a medication called Apoquel to help his skin as it’s quite itchy. This is managed well with this medication and would need to be continued in a new home. There is some mild separation anxiety but this can be worked on and with time and he should be okay with being left for short periods once settled in. Cody is looking for a home where he will be listened to and not pushed into receiving affection, he has to be the only dog in the home as he gets a bit anxious around other dogs. He could be suitable for a companion style home where his family may not be able to offer frequent walks but can give him a wonderful home with the company he deserves and the occasional chance to go for a mooch around on a short walk. He walks beautifully on a harness and lead and enjoys the occasional stroll around the local area, although he doesn’t travel well in the car so is best walking close to home." | Bristol Animal Rescue Centre