Pals looking for forever homes
Please take a moment to read each dog’s profile carefully.
We’re all about matching the right home to the right pup, so we can only consider applications that meet the specific needs listed.
We’re based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire — so a visit is required before any adoption can go ahead.
Our standard adoption fee is £300. This may vary in special cases, but £300 is the usual.
Thanks for being part of this journey. Let’s find these dogs the loving homes they deserve — one happy tail at a time. 🐾
Otis
Meet Otis!
🐾 Age: 2 Years
🐾 Breed: Boxer/Staffie Cross
🐾 Needs: Experienced home, no other pets
Otis has had a rough start, but he's not given up—and neither have we. Passed to us by the council, Otis had been left in a yard day and night, completely isolated from the world. The scars on his nose suggest he was used as a bait dog, but his spirit is still strong.
Since joining the Pabs & Pals family, Otis has gone from a malnourished 20kg to a strong, healthy 40kg. He’s learning what love and kindness feel like—and it’s been amazing to watch him grow.
🌟 Otis’ Journey:
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Zero human aggression: Despite his past, he’s shown nothing but love for people.
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Still learning: He’s come a long way with lead training but still needs support.
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Big dog, big heart: Needs someone confident with large, reactive dogs.
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Solo star: Must be the only dog in the home—his background makes dog interactions very difficult.
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For the right person: If you’re ready for a challenge with huge rewards, Otis will give you everything he's got.
Otis deserves a second chance—and the right person will see what an incredible, loving companion he can be. If you’ve got the experience and heart to take on this journey, apply below.
Latte
Meet Latte 🐾
1-year-old Belgian Malinois
If you’ve been following the Pabs and Pals journey, you might remember Latte and her sister Mocha arriving around three months ago. Since then, Gwen—our resident Mali lover—has been working closely with them both. Mocha still needs a bit more time, but Latte? She’s ready.
Latte is a stunning 1-year-old Malinois with all the classic traits of the breed—smart, driven, and always switched on. She walks beautifully on lead and thrives when given structure and purpose.
🌟 What Latte Needs:
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An active home with experience of Malis or similar breeds
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A job to do—she’s highly intelligent and needs mental stimulation
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To be the only pet due to her high prey drive
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A secure garden and daily exercise to keep her balanced
Latte isn’t your average pet—she’s a working dog at heart. But in the right hands, she’ll be the most loyal, focused, and rewarding companion you could ask for.
If you’re looking for a dog with drive, brains, and the potential to be absolutely brilliant, Latte is waiting for you.
Maple
Meet Maple 🐾
American Bulldog | Female
Maple is a striking American Bulldog with a truly unique look. Her coat is a stunning merle pattern – soft cream and white tones splashed with chocolate mottling, and those piercing blue eyes stop you in your tracks. She really is a beautiful girl inside and out.
Underneath that eye-catching appearance is a very timid, sensitive soul. Maple can be shy at first, but she comes around quickly once she feels safe. She just needs the right environment to help her build confidence and learn that the world isn’t such a scary place.
We are currently looking for a foster home where she can decompress and start to flourish properly.
🌟 What Maple Needs:
Experienced large-breed handler
Child-free, pet-free home
Calm, low-distraction environment
A crate or safe space she can retreat to
Someone patient who will let her move at her own pace
She’s friendly and gentle, but she needs a home without distractions so she can focus on rebuilding her confidence. We truly believe that, just like Peaches, once Maple is in a stable home environment she’ll really find her feet.
If you can offer this beautiful blue-eyed girl the quiet space she needs, please get in touch.
Poppy
Meet Poppy 🐾
7-Year-Old Old Tyme English Bulldog | Female | Neutered
Poppy has come to us from a loving home after her owner made the incredibly difficult and selfless decision to put her needs first. With changing circumstances at home, it became clear that Poppy deserved more.
She’s a beautiful girl with a lovely, daft personality and so much love to give. She’s well-mannered, house trained, healthy, and still very active for her age.
From the time we’ve spent with her, it’s clear Poppy knows exactly what she wants. She’ll need a knowledgeable owner who understands Bulldogs and knows when to encourage her and when to simply let her be herself.
🌟 What Poppy Needs:
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Experienced Bulldog owner
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Only dog household
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Calm home with structure and routine
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Someone committed to helping her continue her weight loss journey
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A family who’ll give her the attention she deserves
We have no doubt that as she loses a few extra kilos, she’ll become even more active and continue to thrive.
Poppy doesn’t deserve kennel life. She deserves a sofa, a family, and a home where she can enjoy the next chapter of her life.
Apply today to meet Poppy 🖤
Willow
🐾 Willow - Ready For Her Forever Home 🐾
After everything this girl has been through, Willow is finally ready to start the next chapter of her life ❤️
Willow came into our car at 6 years old and what followed was something none of us expected. Due to issues surrounding a foreign microchip, she had to spend weeks in specialist isolation while multiple checks and tests were carried out before she could safely return to us.
Now, after over 2 weeks back with us, we’re so happy to say she’s completely back to herself and doing amazing 🥹
Willow has the most lovely nature. She’s affectionate, calm, happy and just loves being around people. She’s also been absolutely fine with all other animals since being back with us - no issues at all.
She really is the type of dog that will make any family happy ❤️
After such a difficult start, we’d love nothing more than to see Willow finally get the happy ending she deserves 🐾
Betsy
Breed: Cockerpoo
Age: Around 18 months (estimated)
Betsy has had a difficult start in life, but every single day she grows in confidence and shows us more of the lovely dog she's becoming.
Although she's naturally a little nervous, Betsy has taken everything in her stride. She's been fantastic around children, other animals on the property, and every dog she's met. She has a gentle, friendly nature and simply needs someone willing to give her the time, patience and reassurance to continue building her confidence.
She's still underweight and in need of a little TLC, but we're cleaning and caring for her daily. She also has a professional groom booked, so she'll soon be looking just as beautiful as she is on the inside.
Betsy will be ready for her forever home from next weekend, and we know the right family will see just how special she is.
Olive
Breed: Labradoodle Cross (best guess)
Age: 7 months
Olive is everything you'd expect from a happy, bouncy seven-month-old puppy. She's full of excitement, loves meeting new people, enjoys being around children, and gets on brilliantly with other animals.
As with any young puppy, Olive is still learning her manners and will need a family committed to continuing her training so she grows into a well-rounded adult dog. She's eager to learn and has all the makings of an incredible companion.
Olive could happily live with another calm, well-balanced dog of a similar size who can help show her the ropes and build her confidence even further.
If you're looking for a fun, affectionate young dog and you're ready to put the time into her training, Olive will reward you with a lifetime of love and loyalty.
