adopt a dog

You must have a SECURE /YARD GARDEN for the dog.

If you are adopting a Puppy it will need company during the day as Puppies should not be

left for any longer than 4 hours on their own.

A home check will be carried out before you are allowed to adopt an animal from us.

All of our Male & Female Adult dogs are spayed, Neutered, Vaccinated, Microchipped,

Wormed & Defleaed before being placed in their new home.

Our Puppies will have been Vaccinated & Microchipped, Wormed & Defleaed and you will be responsible for having them Spayed/Neutered at the time set out on the "Neuter/Spay Contract" that you will sign, you give this to your Vet and they will return the completed form to us when the Spay/Neuter takes place!

If you are interested in one of our dogs

Please ring Hannah: 087 970 1919

Our kittens are homed when they are over 9 weeks of age and they will have been wormed, treated for fleas and will have had their first vaccination.

If we have them long enough they are spayed or neutered at the age of four months.

We really prefer to home kittens in pairs but will let them go individually if they will have company in their new home.

If you are interested in one of our Cats

Please ring Nikki: 087 6310 140

All our Horses and Ponies come into us as a result of Cruelty Checks that we do, there are only a few that come in to us direct through good owners that need to get the animal relocated due to different reasons.

We have no homing fees for these animals but it would be nice if you were to give a donation to the Rescue as Equines are fairly expensive to bring back to health.

We very rarely have any suitable for riding and most only go into Longterm Foster homes to keep company with another Equine.

We will not accept wire fencing of any kind other than electric but have no problem with Electric fencing, post & rail and natural hedging.

We will not allow any breeding and Cottage Rescue will always have Ownership of the animal and YOU will only ever have it on a loan basis "Long Term Fostering"

If you are interested in one of our Horses

Please ring Hannah: 087 970 1919

10 COMMANDMENTS OF OWNING A DOG

1. My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years. Any separation from you will be very painful.

2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.

3. Place your trust in me - it is crucial for my well-being.

4. Don't be angry with me for long, and don't lock me up as punishment.

You have your work, your friends, your entertainment…... I ONLY HAVE YOU!

5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I understand your voice when it's speaking to me.

6. Be aware that however you treat me, I'll never forget.

7. Before you hit me, remember that I have teeth that could easily crush the bones in your hand,

but I choose not to bite you.

8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me.

Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I've been out in the sun too long or my heart may be getting old

and weak.

9. Take care of me when I get old. You, too, will grow old.

10. Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say "I can't bear to watch it" or "Let it happen in my absence".

Everything is easier for ME if you are there. Remember, I Love You.