Hi everyone,

Due to living alone I am looking for a large dog to give a caring, loving and devoted home to, mainly for companionship.

I have raised many large dogs in my time so would prefer to stick to breeds I have had experience with:

BOXER
ROTTWEILER
GERMAN SHEPHERD
BELGIUM SHEPHERD
DOG DE BORDEAUX

I cannot afford hundreds but am willing to pay a small donation if necessary.

You should look into the local RSPCA shelters. Derby doesn't have dogs anymore but Second Chance in Chellaston (Second Chance Animal Rescue Centre Chellaston) and RSPCA Nottingham in Radcliffe-On-Trent still have dogs.

If you are unable to pay hundreds for the animal then I'd really consider whether or not you want a dog. They cost on average between £50-£100 a month to feed and a vet bill can average around £250. Are those costs you would be able to meet?

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Current foster from the Cinnamon Trust - 13yo Muffin the persian tortoiseshell kitty. And we're keeping her.

Thanks for the response.

I know how much a dog costs on a monthly basis. Ive had dogs in the past. All of my dogs in the past have been fed the best possible food for their breed, have all been up to date with their fleaing, worming and vaccinations as well as being insured.

We went to the RSPCA rescue centre in Derby a few times when we lived up there, and they had alot of big dogs for rehome, several rottweillers and GSD, its down near the corner of Curzan street in the city centre, take a trip down.

Derby RSPCA stopped rehoming dogs last year due to lack of funding. However, Nottingham RSPCA and Burton on Trent RSPCA both still rescue dogs.

Second Chance Animal Rescue in Chellaston also have dogs.

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Current foster from the Cinnamon Trust - 13yo Muffin the persian tortoiseshell kitty. And we're keeping her.

Wow thats shocking, I have seen the records they release annually to show how much money the RSPCA as an organisation have...

Hi, do you have a contact Telephone number davi@fsmail.net.
Regards

Have you looked through the dogs for adoption on here. There are quite a few GSD x what about Blake or Archie if you scroll down a bit. They may not be in your area but they may be able to work something out.

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Another Derby member welcome to the forum.
I don't have a large dog but i have lots of cats needing homes.

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You could have a look here - Doris Banham - dogsos
I homecheck for them and they have some Rotties, GS and an american bulldog x great dane in at the moment I think, but they may be worth a call, it would probably be me doing your homecheck too
Or there is second chance animal rescue in Chaddesden. Second Chance Animal Rescue Centre Chellaston

Hope these help.