No two English Springer Spaniels have the same needs, so rehoming is as much about the environment and experience you can offer as it is the dog themselves.
That’s why, while NWESSR is constantly active in rehabilitating and rehoming dogs surrendered into our care, we don’t always advertise individual dogs with pictures online. This is because, rather than adopters choosing one of our dogs, we match the information you give us with the characteristics of dogs in our care to find a perfect fit between their needs and what you can offer.
The ‘success stories’ on the ‘rehomed’ tab on our website show why it’s important that we take this approach. If you think you have the forever home for one of our dogs, please read about the process under ‘how to adopt’ and submit a vetting form.
The first step in applying to adopt a NWESSR Springer is to contact us via our on line form. In order to find the right Springer for you we need to know about:
your past dog experience
your family
any current pets
what you could offer a rescued Springer.
For further information on the procedure and to view our vetting form please click here.
Five-year old Wilson is not short of admirers amongst the kennel staff 😁 Our dog walkers describe him as “a super happy lad, who absolutely loves his countryside adventures, even when he gets soaked to the bone. Then it’s back to base for a good old fuss and a treat.”
Wilson lived contentedly with his male owner who adored him. Sadly, the family dynamic changed six months ago, when he moved in with a partner and young child. This was a huge change for Wilson who wasn’t finding it easy to fit in. So the decision to rehome him was taken. Wilson needs a child-free home.
Wilson will settle better as an only dog, however, he is quite curious and out on his lead he will allow other dogs to sniff him and he will do the same. Off the lead he is not particularly interested in other dogs, although he has been happy to play with two Labradors. He will need a home with no cats.
Wilson will pull initially, then walks quite well on the lead. His recall is not well established and will need a little improvement.
Lovely Wilson will thrive in a calm home and needs to return to the stability he once enjoyed, where he is given good exercise and mental stimulation. In return he will become your loyal companion.
If you think you can give Wilson the home he deserves, please click on the application button below to find out more about the adoption process and complete an online form application.
Five-year old Max has lived with his present owner for three years, after they gave him a home due to his owner having a terminal illness.
When he arrived, he had few toys and not much training. But now he adores his toys, plays ball and recalls to the whistle. As a Springer, scenting is in his DNA and he puts this to full use on his walks 🥳
Max is a very sociable dog and loves to take part in family life, a relaxed boy who is always good with people and dogs alike. So it is unfortunate that recently, whilst Max was seeking under decking, his owner startled him by pulling him out and was bitten. This was totally out of character, but due to visits from very young children, they have decided to make the heart-breaking decision to rehome him.
He is a well-loved boy and will need active owners to provide good exercise and mental stimulation.
Max is a fabulous dog, if you think you can give him the home he deserves, please click on the application button below to find out more about the adoption process and complete an online form application.
Sirius is a handsome 6-year-old liver and white Springer Spaniel, looking
for a home where he can truly relax and enjoy being a dog.
He thrives on human interaction and forms strong bonds with those around
him. Sirius is affectionate, gentle, and happiest when close to his people.
He settles well in a home environment and is friendly with visitors, often
carrying one of his 2 beloved soft toys for reassurance, when he feels
unsure or excited.
Sirius is intelligent, active, and strives hard to please. He really enjoys
gundog-style activities, retrieval games, scent work, and learning new
skills. He responds especially well to kind, reward-based training using
toys, food, clickers, and whistles.
Sirius has had some difficult experiences with other dogs after being
attacked on two separate occasions, which understandably left him feeling
worried around unfamiliar dogs while out walking. With patient training and
support, he has made excellent progress and is now able to socialise with
other dogs in controlled environments and at the park.
Sirius has been taught to walk well on the lead, but if something exciting
catches his attention he can be strong. His recall is improving well with
whistle training, although this remains a work in progress.
Sirius needs a patient, experienced home, willing to continue guiding him
with kindness, consistency, and understanding. Sometimes he can become a bit
overwhelmed if life becomes too busy or demanding too quickly, so he needs
adopters who can give him both structure and plenty of downtime. With the
right people around him, Sirius will truly flourish.
Sirius would be happiest in an adult-only, pet-free home with adopters who
can offer him mental stimulation, companionship, and a steady routine.
Kennel life does not suit Sirius, he needs to live alongside people who
appreciate his affectionate nature, intelligence, and huge potential.
To find out more about adopting from NWESSR and make an online application please click on the application form button below.
Lottie is a lovely nine year old girl who is looking for a new home. Lottie was adopted from NWESSR when she was just two and has spent the last seven years living happily with her owner but sadly, he has now passed away and poor Lottie is once again needing someone to love her.
Lottie has lived with another dog and she is fine with dogs she knows, she ignores any other dogs she meets. She hasn’t lived with children. She enjoys her walks and has good recall, although she doesn’t wander far from her owner.
Lottie loves to play, especially with her ball and likes to retrieve. In the evening she has a little play, dropping her ball under furniture and asking you to join in and get the ball for her. She loves a tummy tickle and enjoys a cuddle.
Before coming to NWESSR as a young dog, Lottie had been through a lot of disruption in her previous life, this has caused her to be somewhat nervous in strange situations and it will take time for her to settle down and learn to trust.
We are looking for a loving, undemanding home, with someone who has the time and understanding to give this lovely little girl the space she needs, allow her to relax and let her delightful personality shine again.
If you would like to be Lotties’ forever person, please complete an online application by clicking on the application button below.
Bella is a lovely, lively, eleven year old who is looking for her forever home.
She is a very active girl who needs lots of exercise and mental stimulation to keep her happy.
At the moment Bella is walked twice a day for around 45 minutes but ideally she would benefit from longer walks and the opportunity to run off lead in a safe, secure area, to burn off her surplus energy. She also needs plenty of mental stimulation with sniffing games, retrieval and recall to treats.
Bella can be a little anxious at times when she meets other dogs, however we believe with the right handling this can be alleviated.
As with all NWESSR dogs who are over 10 years old at the time of adoption, Bella qualifies for our support with vets bills.
If you think you could make Bella the happiest dog in the world please click on the application button below to find out more about the adoption process and complete an online form application.
Five year old Bear’s owner’s describe him as a loving, loyal character with a big heart
Bear is a friendly boy who loves to play with a ball which he will drop on command, he seems to enjoy playing with children and will usually share his toys.
He loves his walks and being off lead and normally comes when he is called.
His new home should be pet free, as he has been living in a home with a number of other dogs and cats and he is finding this overwhelming. Bear was attacked by another dog as a youngster which has made him a little anxious.
As a young Springer, Bear is going to need an owner with the time and patience to bond with him and give him the exercise and mental stimulation he needs. When trust has been established the owner will be able to gradually give him the socialisation he has missed.
Bear is going to be a great friend and companion to his new family in the happy home he so deserves.
If you think you could give Bear his forever home, please click on the application button below to find out more about the adoption process and complete an online form application.
Sam is nine and a half years old and has lived with his present owner for the past seven years.
He is a friendly, well behaved boy, who’s described as a real ” people person ”
He’s good at the vets and calm at the groomers, both say he’s a lovely dog! He enjoys his walks, is ok with other dogs and loves visitors.
Sam was fine being left alone until 10 months ago when he had a panic attack while the owner was out. We believe something must have frightened him and he couldn’t get to his safe space. Since this incident he becomes anxious when left alone and his new family will need to be patient while teaching him that he is safe and that they will always return.
NWESSR will give support and advice to his new family while he settles in and learns to trust again.
If you feel that you could give this beautiful boy the time and dedication he needs to help him to rebuild his confidence you will be rewarded with a very special companion.
If you think you could give Sam his forever home, please click on the application form button below to find out more about the adoption process and complete an online form application.
5yrs old Charlie is a lovely boy who really needs a home to call his own, he has learned so much while in our care and is ready to become part of a loving family.
When Charlie first came to NWESSR he was quite traumatised by finding himself in kennels, but with patience and understanding he has relaxed and learnt so much. He is accomplished at ‘sit and stay’, gives a paw, high fives and nose touches. His recall is fine and he understands ‘drops for swaps’ especially as he is treat orientated. He adores swimming and absolutely loves sniffing games especially in the woods and is very good at them!
Charlie is walked with another young NWESSR dog who he tolerates remarkably well. He is strong on the lead, but is learning loose lead walking and this will improve with repetition. Our dogwalker sums him up as follows; he is an “absolute heart melter”. Charlie is generally a calm, well-mannered dog, he can be a bit nervous in some situations, but with patience and the right treatment he will learn to overcome this.
Charlie is looking for a pet free home with a couple who are at home most of the time and can both be involved in his daily care, exercise and games. They would need to continue his training and mental stimulation and, together with lots of love, this clever boy will give so much joy and companionship in return. New owners will also have the pleasure of knowing they have given this beautiful boy his ‘happy ever after’. All he needs is a chance!
If you’d like to apply to adopt Charlie please click on the application form button to find out more about the process.
