04-07-2024 Reuben is a boy in need of a very loving and gentle home.  He has come to us from a breeder and is easy to handle but also easily spooked.  Reuben is such a gentle boy and needs to see our vet to have his ears and eyes checked and he has some hair loss which we are hopeful will start to grow back once he is settled.  Reuben will need a home where there is at least one other dog to help him adjust and settle into life in a home.  He will need to learn about house training but he will watch his new friend(s) and start to copy what they so which will help him pick this up faster.  Reuben needs a calm and peaceful home but we would consider homing him with senior school aged children who are really gentle and kind.  In time, Reuben will learn that his new life is wonderful and full of nothing but love and in time he will start to relax and return his adopter love.  He has a Pets Travel Document. 

13-07-24 UPDATE 
Reuben has had a few teeth extracted when he was neutered. He has been on ear medication which is working very well for him.

17-07-24 UPDATE

Reuben is the kind of dog you look at and your heart melts every time. Despite being 5 he has a bit of a sad old man face but you can see there is a wonderful boy waiting to come out. He gets a lot of his confidence from his retriever kennel mate and when she’s around, she greets you with a very waggy tail and will have a sniff of your hands. He will allow you to give gentle fusses and is getting a lot more accepting of this over time. He’s now learnt to walk on lead, although a little nervous with it, he is doing well. He is really improving here but I think he needs to be in a home now to reach his full potential. I think it’s hard not to fall in love with Reuben, he is such a sweet soul.

07-08-24 UPDATE

Reuben is a shy boy, typical of an ex-breeding dog. Last night he was alone in his kennel, it was too late to have found him a friend. This morning he looked so sad, peeping out from the bedroom, not even coming out for his mid morning meal, I had to put his bowl in the bedroom to get him to eat. Then, we found a new friend for him, and in the blink of an eye, he turned into a more confident dog, skipping around the kennel, tail wagging! He's now a happy bunny with a smile on his face. We've found that Reuben prefers female company so we'd only home him with other girls. We ventured out for a short walk today, he's such a gent on the lead, we met some cats and he was scared of them, and wouldn't get close to them, so he can live with cats. 

20-08-24 UPDATE
Reuben is receiving treatment for irritation in his left ear which has a small wound on the flap, which has been shaved and cleaned. He is doing well.

04-09-24 UPDATE

Reuben is an absolute heartbreaker that is so incredibly adorable but is struggling with kennel life and is still very reliant on other dogs. He’s not a fan of males but has been kennelled with females of all sizes. He walks on a lead and does particularly well when walking with another dog. He’s a very gentle soul and accepts fuss well, but will not approach you to ask for it. Instead you will usually find him in the back of his kennel with his head hung low, wondering what on earth is coming next.

Ruben is a lot shyer around people he’s not met before and doesn’t really know what to do with himself, but does show interest from a distance - at heart, he’s understanding that we’re not going to hurt him but the environment hasn’t allowed him to settle and explore his confidence. I’m sure in a home he’ll start to find his feet a lot quicker than here. That being said, he is a little more confident around his main carers. He plays nicely with his kennel buddies and yard time with them is his favourite time. Rueben deserves the absolute best life, and with how sad he is, I just wish I could tell him what’s waiting for him. Reuben has had very little interest, he hides when visitors are around, so if you have a space on your sofa for this gentlest yet shy soul, please consider giving him a chance.
 

25-09-24 UPDATE
Hello, I'm Reuben and I so desperately want to find my forever home. I'm a kind and sweet boy but I am quite nervous with people I don't know, but please don't let that put you off me. It's been a tough life and I just want a family to call my own and to go on walks with and to cuddle up with on the sofa at the end of the day.
I'm 5 years old and haven't experienced the joys of living in a loving home. Please don't overlook me just because I'm shy, please consider giving me that chance to come and experience the happiness and love that comes with a kind and loving home and with a human/family to call my own.

 

24-10-2024 UPDATE

It's such a shame to see this handsome boy still in kennels. I've been lucky enough to be able to work with Rueben a lot during his time at Many Tears. Although he was quite nervous when he first arrived, being in and around other confident dogs has really helped him to come out of his shell and be the dog he should of always been. He is currently kenneled with a confident cocker called Vanna. Since they've been kennel friends I've noticed a new side to Rueben, his playful side has really began to blossom and now he will come up to my feet wanting attention and a fuss. Rueben also walks lovely on lead and does enjoy his walks. As well as he is doing I do believe having a confident female resident dog will really help him settle into a home. It will make it a smoother transition as he will be able to copy good behaviours the resident dog will do! And as he has never lived in a home it will just make it that much easier for him. If you are looking for a calm and gentle cocker spaniel then Rueben is your man! Please don't keep him waiting any longer for his new loving family and forever home.

 

23-10-24 UPDATE 
Reuben has the beginnings of cataracts in his eyes and may need to be referred to a specialist to see if they can be removed. He has an ear infection which the vet is treating. 

 

07-11-2024 UPDATE

Reuben is honestly the sweetest soul and I can’t believe he is still in kennels! Today I spend some time with Reuben and at first he was unsure of me but it didn’t take him long to realise I’m not scary and he was happy for me to take him for a walk along side his kennel friend down to the big sand school and the agility yard. Reuben walks amazingly on a lead already and loved his time running freely with his kennel friend and we also met up with two other dogs from a separate kennel. Reuben can come across shy when you first meet him but it doesn’t take him long to warm up to you at all! Reuben is such a heartbreaker and really does deserves the best life possibly in a home with a nice sofa or bed to cuddle up on! He will definitely need at least one confident dog in his new home to learn about home life! Reuben could also be homed with older dog savvy children. Reuben is kennelled with a female dog and I think he would be best suited to be homed with only females dogs as he doesn’t like to share his space with other Males dogs. Please don’t leave this amazing boy waiting much longer for his home!
 

06-12-24 UPDATE

Reuben is a very sweet boy who has made good progress since arriving here, he still finds humans a little worrying but does try to be brave and has found confidence since meeting his kennel friend, Vanna (Margot).
We would be open to adopting him out with Vanna as they are very happy with each other and Reuben does follow her lead well.
If they were adopted as a pair, then there would not need to be a resident dog in the home, but if Reuben is adopted without Vanna then he will need a kind female resident dog to be his best mate. 

 

Reuben has waited a long time for his happy ever after, I hope he doesn't have to wait much longer.

 

Please read our information on ADOPTING EX-BREEDING DOGS before you apply.

04-07-2024 Reuben is a boy in need of a very loving and gentle home.  He has come to us from a breeder and is easy to handle but also easily spooked.  Reuben is such a gentle boy and needs to see our vet to have his ears and eyes checked and he has some hair loss which we are hopeful will start to grow back once he is settled.  Reuben will need a home where there is at least one other dog to help him adjust and settle into life in a home.  He will need to learn about house training but he will watch his new friend(s) and start to copy what they so which will help him pick this up faster.  Reuben needs a calm and peaceful home but we would consider homing him with senior school aged children who are really gentle and kind.  In time, Reuben will learn that his new life is wonderful and full of nothing but love and in time he will start to relax and return his adopter love.  He has a Pets Travel Document. 

13-07-24 UPDATE 
Reuben has had a few teeth extracted when he was neutered. He has been on ear medication which is working very well for him.

17-07-24 UPDATE

Reuben is the kind of dog you look at and your heart melts every time. Despite being 5 he has a bit of a sad old man face but you can see there is a wonderful boy waiting to come out. He gets a lot of his confidence from his retriever kennel mate and when she’s around, she greets you with a very waggy tail and will have a sniff of your hands. He will allow you to give gentle fusses and is getting a lot more accepting of this over time. He’s now learnt to walk on lead, although a little nervous with it, he is doing well. He is really improving here but I think he needs to be in a home now to reach his full potential. I think it’s hard not to fall in love with Reuben, he is such a sweet soul.

07-08-24 UPDATE

Reuben is a shy boy, typical of an ex-breeding dog. Last night he was alone in his kennel, it was too late to have found him a friend. This morning he looked so sad, peeping out from the bedroom, not even coming out for his mid morning meal, I had to put his bowl in the bedroom to get him to eat. Then, we found a new friend for him, and in the blink of an eye, he turned into a more confident dog, skipping around the kennel, tail wagging! He's now a happy bunny with a smile on his face. We've found that Reuben prefers female company so we'd only home him with other girls. We ventured out for a short walk today, he's such a gent on the lead, we met some cats and he was scared of them, and wouldn't get close to them, so he can live with cats. 

20-08-24 UPDATE
Reuben is receiving treatment for irritation in his left ear which has a small wound on the flap, which has been shaved and cleaned. He is doing well.

04-09-24 UPDATE

Reuben is an absolute heartbreaker that is so incredibly adorable but is struggling with kennel life and is still very reliant on other dogs. He’s not a fan of males but has been kennelled with females of all sizes. He walks on a lead and does particularly well when walking with another dog. He’s a very gentle soul and accepts fuss well, but will not approach you to ask for it. Instead you will usually find him in the back of his kennel with his head hung low, wondering what on earth is coming next.

Ruben is a lot shyer around people he’s not met before and doesn’t really know what to do with himself, but does show interest from a distance - at heart, he’s understanding that we’re not going to hurt him but the environment hasn’t allowed him to settle and explore his confidence. I’m sure in a home he’ll start to find his feet a lot quicker than here. That being said, he is a little more confident around his main carers. He plays nicely with his kennel buddies and yard time with them is his favourite time. Rueben deserves the absolute best life, and with how sad he is, I just wish I could tell him what’s waiting for him. Reuben has had very little interest, he hides when visitors are around, so if you have a space on your sofa for this gentlest yet shy soul, please consider giving him a chance.
 

25-09-24 UPDATE
Hello, I'm Reuben and I so desperately want to find my forever home. I'm a kind and sweet boy but I am quite nervous with people I don't know, but please don't let that put you off me. It's been a tough life and I just want a family to call my own and to go on walks with and to cuddle up with on the sofa at the end of the day.
I'm 5 years old and haven't experienced the joys of living in a loving home. Please don't overlook me just because I'm shy, please consider giving me that chance to come and experience the happiness and love that comes with a kind and loving home and with a human/family to call my own.

 

24-10-2024 UPDATE

It's such a shame to see this handsome boy still in kennels. I've been lucky enough to be able to work with Rueben a lot during his time at Many Tears. Although he was quite nervous when he first arrived, being in and around other confident dogs has really helped him to come out of his shell and be the dog he should of always been. He is currently kenneled with a confident cocker called Vanna. Since they've been kennel friends I've noticed a new side to Rueben, his playful side has really began to blossom and now he will come up to my feet wanting attention and a fuss. Rueben also walks lovely on lead and does enjoy his walks. As well as he is doing I do believe having a confident female resident dog will really help him settle into a home. It will make it a smoother transition as he will be able to copy good behaviours the resident dog will do! And as he has never lived in a home it will just make it that much easier for him. If you are looking for a calm and gentle cocker spaniel then Rueben is your man! Please don't keep him waiting any longer for his new loving family and forever home.

 

23-10-24 UPDATE 
Reuben has the beginnings of cataracts in his eyes and may need to be referred to a specialist to see if they can be removed. He has an ear infection which the vet is treating. 

 

07-11-2024 UPDATE

Reuben is honestly the sweetest soul and I can’t believe he is still in kennels! Today I spend some time with Reuben and at first he was unsure of me but it didn’t take him long to realise I’m not scary and he was happy for me to take him for a walk along side his kennel friend down to the big sand school and the agility yard. Reuben walks amazingly on a lead already and loved his time running freely with his kennel friend and we also met up with two other dogs from a separate kennel. Reuben can come across shy when you first meet him but it doesn’t take him long to warm up to you at all! Reuben is such a heartbreaker and really does deserves the best life possibly in a home with a nice sofa or bed to cuddle up on! He will definitely need at least one confident dog in his new home to learn about home life! Reuben could also be homed with older dog savvy children. Reuben is kennelled with a female dog and I think he would be best suited to be homed with only females dogs as he doesn’t like to share his space with other Males dogs. Please don’t leave this amazing boy waiting much longer for his home!
 

06-12-24 UPDATE

Reuben is a very sweet boy who has made good progress since arriving here, he still finds humans a little worrying but does try to be brave and has found confidence since meeting his kennel friend, Vanna (Margot).
We would be open to adopting him out with Vanna as they are very happy with each other and Reuben does follow her lead well.
If they were adopted as a pair, then there would not need to be a resident dog in the home, but if Reuben is adopted without Vanna then he will need a kind female resident dog to be his best mate. 

 

Reuben has waited a long time for his happy ever after, I hope he doesn't have to wait much longer.

 

Please read our information on ADOPTING EX-BREEDING DOGS before you apply.