Adam Bailey Rescues and Rehomes is a Dorset based animal rescue centre that helps horses, hens, geese, turkeys and of course… Dogs! Today we’re speaking to the founder of this foster based rescue - Adam Bailey himself - about how the project got up and running and what his daily activities include.

Adam talks about his four dogs (including a boxer cross called Phoebe that has been with him since the age of 18) and how initially helping fund surgery for a dog got him interested in fostering in the first place. To date Adam has helped re-home over 3000 animals through the foster based rescue.

We discuss why Adam thinks retractable leads should be outlawed, why a car-theory like exam should match owners to breeds (as well as making sure they’re educated on owning a dog!) and what has drawn him to breeds such as Caucasian and Mioritic Shepherds… I’d never heard of them either!

We deep dive into the practical aspects of fostering: assessments at the sanctuary, evaluating potential foster parents and the importance of sensible safety measures. Adam also gives advice to anyone wanting to help or set up their own animal rescues.

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