stokenchurch dog rescue
formerly The Dog Rescue and Welfare Society
rehoming throughout South Bucks, South Oxon and East Berks
There are many ways to help us ...
Donations, sponsorship and rehoming are essential ways for people to help us, but there are lots of other ways to get involved.
Use the menu below to read about each of the ways in which you can help us to help our dogs.
Address:
Tower Farm, Oxford Road, Stokenchurch, Bucks, HP14 3TD
Telephone:
01494 482 695
Registered Charity No:
274589
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Is the age of the dog correct?
Unless we have an exact history of the dog we can only estimate a dogs age - we are quite good at it.
Will the dog be good with children or other pets already within the household?
Our staff do get to know the character of each dog, and and all our dogs are assessed over a period of time. If we consider that a dog would be unsuitable for any particular environment then we will also advise you of this.
Will the dog be house trained?
Most dogs are already house trained due to their previous history. You will need to set up a good routine to encourage & establish good doggy habits. Again, if we consider a dog to have a problem in this area & may require additional training or precautions then we will let you know our views.
After adoption, if there are major problems, can I return the dog?
Yes. We will always take back any dog. We would prefer to work with you first and give you advice & support - just in case a problem is a minor one. It may well be that all that's needed is a little experienced lateral thinking or dog psycology to solve it.
Will the dog be fit & healthy when we collect?
Yes. All our dogs are vet-checked and we never let a dog go that is not healthy. Sometimes there are special circumstances where a dog may need nurturing within a home environment to fully recover either physically or psychologically. You would, of course, be advised of this in advance.
Will the dog or bitch be neutered or spayed?
All bitches will normally be spayed or recommended to be spayed - it's our policy. All male dogs will be neutered..
I really want a puppy - should I wait?
Puppies are always popular over older dogs for obvious reasons. However, most mature dogs do not have the problems associated with raising a puppy and, as such, are often easier to bond with and will adapt to your routine more quickly. Don't forget, some puppies can grow into a larger dog than you anticipated and may no longer be suitable for you or your household.
Can I view all the dogs in the kennels?
Having a constant stream of visitors throughout the day is very upsetting for kennelled dogs, so we limit viewing to betwen 2.00pm and 3.45pm. If there is a particular dog that you would like to meet, our staff, who are familiar with all our dogs, will bring him or her out to meet you. Remember, you can view and take several dogs for a walk - you don't have to choose the first dog you to see.
Is there a charge for having a dog from Stokenchurch Dog Rescue?
We do now ask for a minimum donation of one hundred pounds, plus twenty four pounds for micro-chipping if necessary. This goes towards helping us with the costs of kennelling and feeding, vaccinations, micro-chipping, and helping us care for future dogs we may have to rescue. Of course, the more that you can afford to give us, the better standard of care we can give to the dogs we currently have with us, and to the dogs that may come to us in the future.
Do you provide a kennelling service while I go away on holiday for example?
No, but there are several boarding kennels in the area.
Iv'e never had a dog before so what are the likely costs?
Looking after any animal involves expense and time. There will be the occasional vet bill, food, toys, kennelling etc. Every dog is different, but perhaps a minimum budget would be in the order of £10.00 per week for an average-size dog.
What's the home visit/inspection about?
Its simply our way of ensuring that the dog is going to a suitable home and will fit in with your lifestyle and home environment. Our home visitors are friendly and helpful and will only make an assessment of your home from the dog's point of view - nothing more.
If I see a dog I like, can I just walk him/her first to get a better impression?
Of course you can. You can walk the dog locally as often and as regularly as you like before making a final decision. However, it is essential that the dog is kept on a lead at ALL times and never let off for any reason.