Old English Sheepdog Rescue & Welfare
is a Registered Charity in England & Wales, Charity number 1152071
Please do not confuse us with other organisations of the same name:
We are the only national OES Rescue & Welfare who are registered with the
Charity Commission and operate within strict guidelines.
COVID-19 UPDATE: March 2021: We are still in lockdown and therefore not rehoming. We are still taking in emergency dogs on a welfare basis and caring for their needs. We have been overwhelmed with 100's of applications to rehome dogs. Whilst this is good news, it is clearly not the right time with so much uncertainty due to the pandemic. There needs to be a degree of certainty and stability for the dogs as they have already been through an ordeal both medically and emotionally.
COVID-19 UPDATE: 31st May 2020 - We are working our way through the new guidelines relating to rescue organisations so that we can start rehoming again. The new guidelines are vastly different to our rehoming policy, so quite a challenging time for us to adhere to the new guidelines, keep everyone safe without it becoming a 'click and collect' operation.
Throughout the lockdown we have been inundated with applications to rehome dogs. Hopefully we will be able to start rehoming soon but we will begin with older dogs needing a home 9+ years. Priority will be given to applicants for dogs of this age group (9+). If you are looking for a younger dog or a puppy please do not apply until we change this notice.
About the Rescue
The charity relies on donations, sponsors and the goodwill of volunteers. The aim of the rescue is to provide shelter, care, love and affection, medical treatment and re-homing, where possible for Old English Sheepdogs in need, who come to us by reason of sickness, poor circumstances, hardship, maltreatment, stray, injury, unwanted or homeless. The Charity also works with other all breed rescues large and small to help the plight of unwanted Old English Sheepdogs. The charity is run by Trustees who also play an active role in caring for the dogs. The dogs live with Julie and her husband, where they have 2.5 acres for the dogs to safely exercise, run and play - or plod as the case may be! Originally Julie worked with another OES Rescue, and before that with the RSPCA. She is also a qualified dog Behavioural Trainer and keeps up to date with latest training methods. Her own rescue Old English Sheepdogs all have their KC Good Citizens Dog Scheme Gold Awards and have trained for various disciplines/sports. They can sometimes be found out and about giving demonstrations, promoting the breed, obedience & rescue. 
How we work
Tailor made rehoming in Northamptonshire.
Dogs who come into our care are assessed in our own home. Meanwhile we look at available homes on our waiting list and try to match the right home for each dog. After lengthy interviews and checks potential new owners are invited to spend the day with us and the dog. New owners will learn how to care for their new friend; lead walking, grooming, diet and play. Even though many of our adopters have had dogs from us before - each dog is different. After rehoming we are always there for support and advice. PLEASE do not send emails without an application form. Only once the completed form is received, will you be placed on the waiting list. See here Some of the rescue dogs today………
A group stay helps to calm these young excitable dogs!
Thinking about buying a Puppy or Dog Online?
Please, please do check things thoroughly, we often get dogs into rescue which have previously been sold on line. Watch this video from the Pet Advertising Advisory Group (PAAG). http://paag.org.uk/standards/launch/ As a guide, for dogs re-homed by us, new owners will know that the dog has been assessed in a home environment, with people and other dogs. There will be a behavioural and training report, a letter for your vet with medical history, advice on care, diet, daily grooming and handling and dogs are vet checked, neutered/spayed, vaccinated, wormed and microchipped before re-homing. This does not mean that all the dogs are 'perfect' in every way. If we find that a dog has an issue, we will tell you and also how to handle it. We also provide back up after re-homing and if for any reason the dog can no longer stay with you, we will have them back here - we insist on it! 
Click here to read about Charlie and how your support has helped him to live a painfree normal life. Support the Rescue with a local lotto ticket.
Unlike the National Lottery, Local Lotto allows you to nominate which charity you support. 50p in every £1 ticket goes to Charity and when OES Rescue & Welfare are nominated we receive 40p from each ticket.
Our target is 50 tickets which would bring us £1040 in a year ! You can buy your ticket here .. www.local-lotto.co.uk/support/old-english-sheepdog-rescue-and-welfare NEWS : we have only been registered a few weeks, with 7 tickets sold and two of our people have won a prize ! If you can no longer care for your OES....
Rest assured we will care for your dog and work tirelessly to find the right home for him or her. We understand how difficult this decision is for you. Dogs come to us for a variety of reasons and each one is cared for by us, in our home, until the right home is found. Whilst details of previous owners are never passed on, you are always welcome to contact us to see how your dog is getting on. We may even be able to send you a photo or video as new owners always keep in touch.
Please telephone the OES Rescue helpline 01327 360908 or email julie@old-english-sheepdog-rescue.co.uk Please Help ....... All our work relies on the kindness of sponsors, every donation, however small, makes a difference to the dogs. There are now more ways than ever to make a donation and we have just added a paypal "donate" button (see below). Old English Sheepdog Rescue and Welfare is registered with the HMRC as a charity to collect Gift Aid on donations made to us (however small). This means that if you are a UK tax payer we can claim back the income tax which you have already paid (or will pay) on your donation to us! Currently we can claim 20p in every £1 you donate. Sponsors and donations are always needed to help care for dogs which cannot be rehomed and for medical attention for dogs who come in to us who are very poorly. |
NEW 2021 Special Edition Calendar now available (while stocks last).
Our 2021 Calendar is dedicated to the memory of Gill Harwood, who for 40 years worked tirelessly helping Old English Sheepdogs in need.
The 2021 Calendar was launched at Crufts in March, the feedback we received was "best Calendar yet" Once again we have managed to keep the price the same.The 16 page calendar opens to double A4 size and features rescue dogs at play and rest and all looking happy. The front cover and first 2 pages feature Gill Harwood. 
Buy one for yourself or maybe a lovely gift for someone. Click here to see more
Our Christmas Cards
"Santa Auditions" Unfortunately the dogs were very competitive and rather keen to get opening! Click here to see more. 
Help and AdviceIf you need help or advice caring for your Old English then please contact us. We understand how getting the right help for your dog can mean the opportunity for your dog to stay with you.
Free Information leaflets are also available on caring for your Old English Sheepdog with advice on Care, Diet, Grooming and Training. See here Children and Dogs
OES RESCUE & WELFARE at CRUFTS Crufts Display Team
Rescue dogs promote the versatility of the breed and responsible dog ownership & training; in the KC Good Citizens Dog Scheme Ring at Crufts, March 8th 2013.
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If you need help caring for your OES, please do contact us, it is far better to seek advice from someone who truely understands this breed.
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