To register your interest with the rescue to rehome an adorable Kerry, please email kbtr.general@gmail.com for an interest form and don't forget to include your phone number.
Hunter
Hunter is a 4 year old, neutered male. He is currently working with a trainer at the trainers centre, being paid for by us. He is energetic, demanding of rubs and hugs and looks for treats. He likes to lay about in the house and being with family members, two teenagers and two adults. He likes to chase the local cats off the walls. On walks he is excitable at first, but settles down. If other dogs bark at him he can react however he’s happy to sniff and say hello as long as the other dog is calm.
We do not recommend rehoming with cats nor young children. He is based in County Laois, Republic of Ireland.
Deeks
Deeks is 12 years old and still has lots of Kerry energy. He has been described as human friendly and loves cuddles and snuggling up.He can be reactive to other dogs and will bark and growl at them however he has begun to tolerate a couple of older dogs that he has got used to.He is an old man who wants an easy life.He’s walked on lead currently.He barks and jumps at the TV when he sees lions, sheep etc but will stop with a firm No. He is currently in Cumbria at a wonderful Rescue being paid for by us.
Eric
Eric is a 5 1/2 yr old neutered male. He is living with another male dog. Eric is described as a lovely boy, not very cuddly but when he wants a cuddle he enjoys it. He is a lovely friendly dog who loves bouncing around the garden. He's not a great fan of black dogs who are bigger than him.
He has lived with teenagers and has attained Gold level of the Kennel Club Good Citizen Award Scheme. He is currently based in Liverpool.
Lucy
Lucy is 4 1/2yrs old, not neutered however this will be paid for by the rescue.
She is currently undergoing a weeks training and living with a male dog. She needs a home where a good routine can be established and where rules are implemented and stuck to. She can be inclined to bark but this can be stopped on command. Currently she doesn't cope well around young children. In the right home she can be rehomed with a male dog although we do not advise co-habiting with cats.
Current Kerries in Foster Homes
It is with great thanks that a number of our supporters offer themselves and their homes as a foster accommodation for newly received rescues. Foster homes are such an important part of what we do, and gives new dogs a great first chance at a new life.
Some of these dogs end up being adopted by their foster carers, and in other cases they move on to suitable permanent new homes when the time is right.
To register interest in adopting a Kerry or becoming a foster carer yourself, please get in touch with us at kbtr.general@gmail.com for an interest form.
Considerations
Choosing a Kerry in need of a new loving forever home is a big undertaking and not one to be taken lightly. Rescue and re-homed Kerry’s can present many challenges especially because in some cases their history is unknown. It requires a huge amount of patience. They will all have had their own experiences from their past, traumatised in a way; from mistreatment to just losing a home or owners and gaining another.
Always remember that you may be ready and prepared for the dog but the dog may not be ready or prepared for you. the rescue will always be there to support and try and help in anyway we can but remember that every dog is an individual and so what works for one may not work for another.
Please read the rescues "Owning a Kerry" advice document below and the testimonies document is full a real life stories shared from owners of Kerry Blue Terriers.