Hewey
About me
- Can I live with other dogs? No - Hewey previously lived with a Jack Russell but was surrendered due to difficulties in cohabiting with that dog. For more details, please reach out to Gary Mathlin, our dog assessor, via our email address
- Can I live with teenagers? Yes - 18+
- Can I live with young children? No
- Do I have any medical issues? Potentially - Hewey is awaiting a health check & booster vaccination - scheduled for around the 24th July 2026. He is not neutered at this time - due to vet advise.
- Can I live with cats? No - Hewey has never lived with a cat & cannot be placed in a home with one due to his predatory drive (& breed).
- Am I good on the lead? Potentially - Hewey does well on the lead, but he tends to pull, so he needs a strong handler. The team is working with him on this, but training has been put on hold due to the heatwaves. For now, he’s enjoying off lead time in our secure paddocks.
- What was the reason for my surrender? Hewey was brought to us from a home where he lived with another dog (a Jack Russell Terrier). Their relationship was unstable, leading his owners to make the tough choice to surrender him into our care.
- What am I like when I travel in a vehicle? Hewey didn’t travel frequently with his previous owners, but he successfully travelled once with us in a crate in the back of a van without any issues.
- Do I have any fears? In his previous home, it was noted that he could react to loud noises and wasn't comfortable with visitors he hadn’t met before. Since arriving here, he has shown some wariness towards certain individuals.
Hewey is a 2 year old crossbreed lurcher, and the vets believe he has collie in him due to his eye colour, with the rest primarily being lurcher. He has a nervous disposition and is still adjusting to life in our rescue kennels. Hewey loves spending time off lead in our secure fields with his favourite humans, quickly forming bonds with the animal welfare staff. He is also a big fan of toys and enjoys water, especially running taps! However, he can resource guard toys, further advice is available from Gary Mathlin, our dog assessor.
While he may eventually adjust to life here, we would prefer to place him in an experienced foster or permanent home where he can decompress and show his true personality.
We are looking for an adult only home with experience in collies or lurchers, especially with highly strung dogs, who understand the importance of allowing a dog to come out of his shell at his own pace. You will work closely with our Dog Advisor, Gary Mathlin, so ideally, you should be located in the Torfaen, Newport, or Monmouthshire areas for this foster role!
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Is Hewey the right pet for you? Use the links below to begin the application process. Alternatively, get in touch via phone or email.
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