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.
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.
💜🩷💜 Meet Emily – A Special Girl Looking for Her Forever Home 💜🩷💜
Emily, is nearly 12yrs old but looks and acts like a 5yr old. She is such a loveable character and the easiest of dogs to live with.
Emily came to NWESSR as her lady owner died and then her male owner was diagnosed with cancer.
Soon after Emily arrived we discovered she had a mass in her abdomen. It was removed and thankfully it turned out to be benign. Emily is a strong character and has bounced back remarkably well.
Emily is very bright with a mischievous streak, a true “paragon of virtue”. She is incredibly sweet, affectionate and loves a cuddle. Around the home, Emily is calm and beautifully behaved.
Outside she is a proper little live wire who loves to run, explore and make the most of every walk. Never venturing too far and always keeping her person in sight. She has a gentle temperament and gets on well with children and other dogs .
Emily has wanted to ingratiate herself with whoever she was with at the time, she just wants her own person/people. She really is a one-in-a-million girl, Whoever is lucky enough to welcome Emily into their home will gain an incredibly loyal, loving, and devoted friend.
As with all NWESSR dogs who are over 10yrs at he time of adoption, Emily qualifies for NWESSR’s support with any vets bills.
You can read more about our adoption process and apply to adopt by clicking on the application button below.
NWESSR have been asked to help to find a new home for Mylo, who is only 4 years old, sadly, his owner has passed away and although they love him very much, the owners family are unable to take care of him.
Mylo is an active, loving little boy who enjoys playing with a ball, which he will bring for you to throw for him He has a lovely nature and is happy and well cared for. People who meet him say he is a stunning boy, with a loving character and good temperament. He answers to his name when called, travels well in the car and is always ready to play. He has lived with another Springer and could possibly live with a friendly female dog.
Mylo will be a great addition to his new family, who will enjoy fun walks, teaching him new tricks and perhaps visiting their local coffee shop together.
As a young Springer, Mylo will need lots of exercise, mental stimulation and more socialisation, as he is a little nervous with other dogs at present, although he mostly ignores them on walks.
If you think you could make Mylo 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.
Are you looking for a young, fun-loving, athletic boy, then meet Murphy.
This poor lad has had a tough beginning in his early months, starting life in a traveller camp, where we are told he was beaten and treated badly, especially by men. Hence, he can get a little nervous initially around people he doesn’t know. His present owners believe Murphy to be around two and a half years of age, they rescued him from the camp and gave him a home for just over a year. However, as they are in their mid-seventies, they have sadly decided to rehome him, as they are finding a young Springers energy levels too high to cope with on a daily basis.
Murphy, lives in the home with their other thirteen-year-old Springer, who growls at Murphy when he gets a bit too much. But he is not daft and gets the message and will soon back off. Murphy is fine with his neighbour a Pomeranian and he lives around horse’s, sheep and alpacas with no issue. Birds and chickens he will chase as most Springers are inclined to do. He is usually quite happy around the children allowing them to play with his toys.
Murphy needs an active home with people who will enjoy his companionship, while guiding Murphy with positive training.
He will need working on his recall, basic training and loose lead walking, so he can be safely off lead enjoying the fun he has missed out on so far. Murphy will be a fantastic outdoor companion for owners who love the outdoors.
Murphy is a boy who brings a smile to your face, he deserves a
home with people that can love and nurture him and they will be rewarded with affection love and lots of bounce.
If you think you can be that person to make Murphy, the happiest boy, 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.
Millie is 4 years old and has lived with her owner since a puppy.
They said she could get anxious, around her bowl, at feed times and some toys. It didn’t help that her home was a busy one with 3 children, 2, 11 and 15yrs. There were a lot of comings and goings at different times of the day, especially with the teenagers and their friends, plus her owners’ were working shifts. Poor Millie had a lot to contend with.
Mille was left while her owners were working and she tended to just sleep in her own quiet space where she could feel safe. Springer style she loved to be out when given the chance. Off lead she was usually fine with other dogs. On the lead when restricted, she could have a growl at some if they were not so polite.
Her owner tried to be consistent with training, but this proved difficult as although she tried to implement this, the rest of the household didn’t, as they were not interested in helping.
NWESSR contacted a trainer who had seen Millie and she described her as a lovely dog, but said the home environment was not suitable, as it was too busy with the teenagers. She said Millie needed consistency and boundaries but was not getting it. Which was a shame, because with positive training she was willing to listen and wanted to learn.
NWESSR’s experience of Millie is that she likes to play in the paddock and will retrieve a toy, but will run off with it, instead of dropping on command, this is a work in progress. She has been fine around her food bowl and toys at close quarters. She hasn’t barked at other dogs when on the lead, even those who have barked at her. She has been friendly with all the staff.
It is time for Millie to have a home where she is not constantly competing for attention. So a home with no children, dogs or cats would be the dream.
If you think you can give Millie, the home that NWESSR would like her to have please click on the application form button below to find out more about the adoption process and complete an online form application
