Two XL bully dogs up for adoption at Cheshire Dogs' Home

Three XL bullies, two of which were found stray, recently came into the care of Cheshire Dogs’ Home.

Earlier this month, the animal charity issued an appeal in a bid to find them their forever home.

In a social media post, Cheshire Dogs’ Home has now revealed that due to time wasters, two of the dogs, Eden and Bonnie, are now sadly back up for adoption.

The post reads: “Please do research on the breed before applying and what the exemption entails.

“We are getting many people applying but a lot do not fit the criteria for the dogs so please read the dogs’ page before applying.

“Finally we are getting people who apply but then are letting us down once we phone them, so please think ahead to the commitment to adopting an XL Bully.”

As these are ‘special cases’ given the upcoming change in government legislation around the XL bully breed, the charity is offering comprehensive support packages to the right adopters.

This includes ongoing advice, muzzle training, and priority neutering and spaying vouchers.

The dogs come insured and the insurance provider, a household name in pet insurance, has committed to providing ongoing health insurance beyond the breed re-classification if the new owners keep up insurance payments.

Eden

Eden, who is one-and-a-half, was found stray.

She is described as being very friendly around dogs as well as people, so she could potentially be re-homed with another dog if they were a similar size to her – subject to a monitored meet-up at the Grappenhall site.

Eden is playful due to her young age and can be giddy at times.

Because of her large size, she needs an adult-only home.

Cheshire Dogs’ Home staff have been working hard with her on muzzle training in line with the recommended best practice for XL bully owners and this will need to be continued in her new home – with ongoing support if needed.

Bonnie

Four-year-old Bonnie was also found stray.

Staff say she is a ‘very loveable’ dog who is very fond of tennis balls – she can fit four in her mouth.

As with Eden, Bonnie has been busy muzzle training and working on socialisation around people and dogs.

The dogs’ home believe that because this pooch is an attentions seekers and loves fusses and cuddles, she would need a forever home where she is the only dog.

As Bonnie was found stray, she comes without a previous history so would need to go to an adults-only home.

'Give a dog a chance'

Home manager Anna Stansfield said: “Our charity’s motto is ‘give a dog a chance’, and this is all about re-homing dogs who have come into our care through no fault of their own.

“The upcoming legislative changes have put shelters across the country in a difficult position with regards to re-homing XL bullies, but we’re hoping that the right owners can be found and that we can support them with a specialized care package to make sure that the dogs and their new owners can thrive together going forwards.”

Anyone interested in any of these dogs with a view to adoption should apply via the dogs’ homes website, www.dogshome.net.