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Lost puppy, please circulate

Emmie (she is the tan pup in the middle) went missing from her new home today after slipping her harness.

She is very nervous and won’t approach anyone, she has been seen tonight but couldn’t be caught.

She went missing from the Lordhill woods, Greenway, Southampton, the Cocksford end of Maybush ( opposite her new home ).

She is microchipped and if anyone does sight her or manages to catch her please could they phone

Helen on 0796 8345216 or Annie on 0757 6182006.

Lucy

LUCY NEEDS A HOME !!!

As you can see, Lucy gets on very well with other dogs !!

If you can provide a good home please contact Helen

on 01202 380467 or email helen@dawgdogs.net

We usually only rehome within approx 30miles of the Bournemouth / Poole area
so that we can ensure the continued well-being of the dogs in our care.
We will only re-home further afield if the homes are exceptional.
We are NOT looking for just ANY home that is offered.
All potential homes will be assessed to try and ensure the best possible home
to cater for the differing needs of each individual dog that we rescue.

Bess

progress update: 6th Feb 10

Helen hi

I am sorry we haven’t been in touch for ages.
I thought you might like an update on Bess.
She has settled in very well and is a lovely part of the family now.
It has been lovely watching her character come out over the past 8 months.
She has a lot of Marley in her and gets into a lot of mischief at times!
She is a very clever dog and full of energy and affection.
She gets on very well with other dogs and has made lots of local ‘friends’.
She loves long walks, playing with other dogs and chasing the ball, as well as getting wet, muddy and eating.
Please let us know when you next have a show and we will finally get down to visit with Bess.
I have attached a few photos of Bess over the last few months, including one of her watching her favourite film, Marley!!

progress update: 13th May 09

Bess is settling in nicely and is lovely.
She is learning to sit before crossing the road and before food and is beginning to walk well on the lead.
She loves chasing a ball and enjoys a good chew of anything that comes to hand -
including us at times but she is beginning to understand we don’t want to be chewed!
She had a good check up at the Vets last week who confirmed what we thought, that she
is probably a retriever/collie cross.
She has loads of energy and today had her first run around off the lead with a friend’s dog.
She had such fun and is getting over her initial fear of bigger dogs, and
was brilliant at returning when she was called.

We will keep you up to date as she progresses and send more pictures.
I have attached a photo of her in some local woods after attacking a
muddy puddle!

Regards

Alison

progress update: 19th Apr 09

Bess has now found a new home !!

progress update:

Bess is due into the Rescue on Apr 18th

Bess is about 5/6 months old, gentle as a lamb & good with cats.

Over 100 chickens !!

Over 100 chickens will be arriving soon at the Rescue !!!

We are looking for homes for these where they will be allowed to live out a full life in the open air.

If you can offer a good home to any of these chickens please contact

Ann on 01425 619593

Skye and Bindie

SKYE NEEDS A HOME !!!

progress update: 1st Feb 10

BINDIE HAS NOW FOUND A HOME !!!

Skye and Bindie, two 11 month old sisters
both clean and full of energy will make lovely pets!

If you can provide a good home please contact Helen

on 01202 380467 or email helen@dawgdogs.net

We usually only rehome within approx 30miles of the Bournemouth / Poole area
so that we can ensure the continued well-being of the dogs in our care.
We will only re-home further afield if the homes are exceptional.
We are NOT looking for just ANY home that is offered.
All potential homes will be assessed to try and ensure the best possible home
to cater for the differing needs of each individual dog that we rescue.

Buddy

BUDDY NEEDS A HOME !!!

progress update: 31st Jan 10

Buddy has just had a little operation at the vets to sort out his poorly leg and what a model patient he has been! Nine stitches in his leg and not once has he tried to lick them. Hopefully the operation will correct an injury he sustained at some point prior to coming to the Rescue. The vet is now happy for Buddy to be re-homed during his recovery so having been fostering with Ozzie for nearly six weeks, Buddy is really ready to start a new life in a forever home.

Buddy learns very quickly and although he knows “sit” and “wait”, he would benefit greatly from further training. He does pull a little but not too bad with a harness. No problems off the lead, his recall is excellent. Buddy loves to snuggle up to Ozzie and absolutely hogs the fireplace!

Having a bit of a camera crisis at the moment but will forward some more photos as soon as its sorted!
Jane and Ozzie X

progress update from The Ferguson family and Ozzie:  3rd Jan 10

Buddy is a very loveable little chap, about 8 months old.

He came to foster with us two days before Christmas and has been a very well behaved young man, only chews dog toys (unlike Ozzie who became very fond of chocolate coins in their wrappers!) and is clean.

He hasn’t been fazed by people coming and going and in fact didn’t bat an eyelid when Father Christmas visited!

He seems good with other dogs and brilliant off the lead.

Buddy loves a cuddle and has been lovely to snuggle up to while I’ve been a bit poorly.

We have taken Buddy into pubs/cafes and he settles.

He arrived with a limp in his front right leg which has stayed the same but doesn’t seem to affect him in any way.

He will make a lovely dog for anyone.

If you can provide a good home please contact Helen

on 01202 380467 or email helen@dawgdogs.net

We usually only rehome within approx 30miles of the Bournemouth / Poole area
so that we can ensure the continued well-being of the dogs in our care.
We will only re-home further afield if the homes are exceptional.
We are NOT looking for just ANY home that is offered.
All potential homes will be assessed to try and ensure the best possible home
to cater for the differing needs of each individual dog that we rescue.

Henry

HENRY NEEDS A HOME !!!

progress update: 25th Jan 10

Henry has been with Jeff and his dogs for a few weeks, during which time he has learnt his dog manners.
He didn’t really know anything when he arrived. Henry now knows he must sit and wait for his dinner and responds to commands.
He also behaves well on the lead. He sometimes stands and walks on his hind legs but he hasn’t been taught that, that’s his own little trick!
Henry is more comfortable around men at the moment, possibly because the lady he lived with before was struggling to cope with the whole adolescent litter.
He was hesitant when we arrived to take his pictures but curious enough to come and give us a sniff.
He regularly visits the pub (as part of his social training of course!) and can hear a crisp packet opening at 20 paces!
He such a nice looking boy, he gets lots of attention and titbits from his new people friends in the local!
He is clearly very fond of Jeff and seems like he would be a very loyal dog.

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My name is Henry, I am 11 months old and until yesterday I lived with my  brothers and sisters at the house where I was born.

There were eight of us plus Mum all together and as we grew into Labrador size dogs and were allowed to do exactly what we wanted we became too much for the lady.

Most people would have realised this and found us homes earlier but we have now ended up in rescue and they are left to sort out the problem of finding places for us.

Helen stated last night that I am a good old fashioned Heinz 57,

for those of you that haven’t heard the expression it means a general mix up of all sorts of dogs.

I am tan coloured ,the size of a Labrador as earlier said and get on well with other dogs.

I am a little nervous of new people because we didn’t meet many in our originally home but I am getting over this quickly.

I do need a home with another dog as I am used to company and I love all food that comes my way,

maybe there is a bit of a wriggly Labrador in me !!

If you can provide a good home please contact Helen

on 01202 380467 or email helen@dawgdogs.net

We usually only rehome within approx 30miles of the Bournemouth / Poole area
so that we can ensure the continued well-being of the dogs in our care.
We will only re-home further afield if the homes are exceptional.
We are NOT looking for just ANY home that is offered.
All potential homes will be assessed to try and ensure the best possible home
to cater for the differing needs of each individual dog that we rescue.

Duchess + Bruno

DUCHESS AND BRUNO NEED HOMES !!!

Hi we are Duchess and Bruno and we are looking for a new home/s.
Duchess is a 10 month old collie mix bitch she is very lively gets on with children and other dogs but not cats. She is well trained knowing the usual commands and is good off the lead. She is bouncy at the moment but am sure she will grow out of it.
She has not as yet had her first season therefore has not been spayed.All in all a very loving and loyal dog and will make someone happy.
Bruno is a 4 year old Rhodisian ridgeback cross he is on a special diet at the moment due to being slightly overweight but is having alot of excercise that has seen a dramatic difference.
He is very laid back and easy going, good off the lead and is very well trained. Poor Bruno does suffer from sensitive skin from time to time which is being treated and is clearing up well. Bruno is such a lovely dog there is no cause for concern in any area due to his sweet nature.
I am very upset to let go these two best friends as I am suffering personal issues and cannot look after then and give them the attention that is required.
I am hoping that either together or separate they will find loving homes.
Please contact Helen if you think you can help these adorable dogs.
Thank you

If you can provide a good home please contact Helen

on 01202 380467 or email helen@dawgdogs.net

We usually only rehome within approx 30miles of the Bournemouth / Poole area
so that we can ensure the continued well-being of the dogs in our care.
We will only re-home further afield if the homes are exceptional.
We are NOT looking for just ANY home that is offered.
All potential homes will be assessed to try and ensure the best possible home
to cater for the differing needs of each individual dog that we rescue.

Scooby

Scooby has now found a home !!!

progress update from Claire:

Scooby seems like a timid little thing at the moment.
He’s quite underweight and boney but he eats well and has such an appetite that I don’t think it will be long before he puts some weight on.
He needed a bath when he arrived but there was no way he was going to let me dry him with a towel afterwards. I think that tested the last of his patience, so I let him be with a bed full of towels to get him dry.
He shakes a little bit when he’s nervous and sometimes shows his teeth or grumbles. He was very wary of me yesterday but I could tell he was desperate for a cuddle. He briefly rested his head on my leg then scuttled off to his bed.
He’s decided I’m not so bad this morning and let me give him a good stroke after he’d wiped his breakfasty face in my trousers.
He’s all silky now he’s clean. That must feel better! He certainly smells nicer.
He nudges my hand for more stroking when I stop. I think he’s going to be quite a cuddly boy when he’s ready. Like Harry he’s probably going to sleep alot over the next few days while he builds up his self esteem & confidence around us and sleeps off his stress. He’s snoozing now!
I think his face looks a bit like a Chihuahua but don’t worry I’m not going to carry him around in my handbag!

Peppa, Maddie, Emmie, Nippa and Buster

progress update: 9th Jan 10

NIPPA, EMMIE AND BUSTER NEED

HOMES !!!

Maddie and Peppa have now found homes !!!

All pups  are doing well and all growing in confidence, they are all such characters.

Buster is getting very confident and comes for a cuddle now, he likes comfort and makes himself very at home.  However not keen on going  walkies on the lead, but walks back home very fast and happily.

Nippa is also very confident and loves his cuddles, he is very nosey and likes to know what is going on,  he is starting to enjoy his walks.

Emmie bless her is still trying very hard to trust us, but we are making progress.  She is  very bright, and happy to have her cuddles now. However going on the lead is a great trauma for her, so we have abanded walkies for a now.

They all love playing chase in the garden with Meg and are having great fun in the snow.
They are happy to go in and out of their crate , and  getting used to clicker training  they sit,  go down and go to bed when asked, just starting on the leave command.

progress update: 5th Jan 10

PEPPA, NIPPER, EMMIE AND BUSTER NEED

HOMES !!!

Maddie has now found a home !!!

progress update from Carol and Steve: 5th Dec 09
Hi Helen

We are getting more confident every day, but are still nervous when we come out of our bed,
but we are getting used to it, and we are not worried about all the different noises.
We eat all our food up, we sit and go down for our special treats and we are excellent at night.
The best thing is playing with our toys and new friend Meg, thats really exciting.
We are no trouble we just need lots of time, patience and cuddles.

Brown one is a girl and she is called Emmie,black ones are boys called Nipper and Buster.
They are coming on well but the girl is still nervous and will need more time to settle before going to a home.

progress update on Peppa and Maddie from Nicky and Kevin: 28th Nov 09

Hi Helen,
It has been over a week since two terrified pups and a very scared young Milly arrived at our house.
They spent the first four days hiding and cowering in any corner they could find but now they are getting into being normal, happy puppies
They have been playing the brick game and have mastered collecting all the food treats .
Peppa with the distinctive patterened nose is so gentle and loving she is completely clean.
We have only had one accident from Peppa she is gorgeous but still needs some tlc .
Maddie is still nervous she is still working on trusting us completely,
she also has a lovely nature and loves playing with the other dogs.
Millie has come on in leaps and bounds and has been a joy to have.
Millie has loved her walks and loves a cuddle she is still very scared of noises and the lead,
she loves playing with our Izzie .
Kev and Nicky xxx

Four of the five 12 week old Collie mix pups

Their history:
In the spring of 2009 a quiet, shy Collie dog wandered through the fields adjacent to an 81 year old lady’s house.
She began leaving some food near her house for the dog, who would come and feed in the late night. After a number of months the dog became confident enough for human contact.
It was then that she realised that she had to trust as she had a litter of pups that needed more food than she could provide herself. It was over another month before she arrived with her five “Forest Puppies”. Eileen the 81 year old has continued to look after the puppies up to the time they were collected and brought over from Ireland to the Rescue.

However they have grown fast and are coming on well in their foster home.
The puppies mother has been named Sitka as in Sitka Spruce after the trees in the forest where she gave birth and cared for her young for 2-3 months. Sitka has remained with Eileen and they will care for each other.

If you can provide a good home please contact Helen

on 01202 380467 or email helen@dawgdogs.net

We usually only rehome within approx 30miles of the Bournemouth / Poole area
so that we can ensure the continued well-being of the dogs in our care.
We will only re-home further afield if the homes are exceptional.
We are NOT looking for just ANY home that is offered.
All potential homes will be assessed to try and ensure the best possible home
to cater for the differing needs of each individual dog that we rescue.

Thank you Sarah Giles !

We would all like to say a big

” Thank you !!! “

to

Sarah Giles

for his most generous donation of

£100

to the Rescue !!

Have you seen Rolo?

LOST Wareham, Dorset. 28.12.09.

‘Rolo’ Jack Russell Terrier ntd. male.

Short haired. Brown with a white patch on chest.

Small. 13 years old.

Any information please contact kathy.hughes@bournemouth.gov.uk

Harry

progress update: 10th Jan 10

Harry has now found a home !!!

Harry seems quite a laid back chap.

He’s only been here since yesterday evening but I’ve already taken quite a shine to him.

He tolerated a bath after I realised he must have rolled in something unpleasant before Helen picked him up.

I was not his favourite person after that but we are friends again this morning (probably because I fed him!).

He is quite content to stay in his warm bed in the crate and more than happy to go in there, needing no more encouragement than for the door to be open.

He is spending a lot of time in his bed but who can blame him when it’s frosty out.

I have tried to get him to play with some toys but he isn’t fussed.

It may take a few days for his personality to come out.

He is a little on the thin side which explains his current appetite for more food.

He snatches treats at the moment so we will have to work on that.

He is clean but he doesn’t like hanging about outside in the cold once he has had his necessary visit.

Don’t you think he’s handsome?

What a lovely face he has!

Toby (2)

progress update: 10th Jan 10

Toby has now found a home !!!

Toby is a 6 year old black and tan terrier who gets on well with other dogs