THESE DOGS ALL NEED GOOD HOMES ASAP !!

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contact Helen on 01202 380467 or email helen@dawgdogs.net

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Kip ( a.k.a Kane)

KIP HAS NOW BEEN REHOMED !!

progress update: 29th June 09

KIP IS GOING TO HIS NEW HOME

TONIGHT !!

progress update from Claire: 8th June 09

Hi Helen,
I love this picture. It show’s Kip at his best. We get the privilege
of seeing this alot. Someone just needs to give him a bit of time to
settle in and learn their routine and they will see his wonderful
affectionate, playful side, just like we have. He’s a darling.

He was good as gold while I was at the dog show. Very pleased to see
me when I got back.
We had the most almighty crack of thunder overhead last night. No idea
what time. It woke me with a start. Not a peep from Kip! He did get in
a bit of a state when it rained on our walk today though. He hates the
rain. He was trying to find a dry doorway to shelter in.

Got visitors next week. Hope he finds a home so I don’t have to feel
guilty that he isn’t spending this weekend with us..

See you soon.

Claire

SPECIAL THANKS TO CLAIRE AND SHERYL

for the work and care that they put into Kip

progress update: 1st June 09

Kip appeared in THE ECHO this week  !!

progress update: 28th May 09

I’ve been at Claire’s for the weekend.
She was a bit worried about me when she got me home on friday. I was feeling particularly itchy after my walk, which involved some aggressive stinging nettles. Unlike the other dogs I don’t have much hair on my underside to prevent me getting stung and I wish I’d realised that before I followed them! I was quite blotchy. After a quick text to Helen to find out what I’d been up to, Claire found some cream to put on the bumps. It meant I got extra tummy tickles so I was very good about having it put on. I quite liked the taste of it too but Claire insisted that I shouldn’t be trying to lick it off when it was meant to be making me better.
I’m being so good when I’m at Claire’s, I’m really hoping they will keep me. I know Mark is the one I need to win over as he’s not as much of a dog person as Claire is. Easy peasy! I make a big fuss of him and wag my tail lots. Works like a charm! He loves me the best! Some of the other dogs avoid him because their past lives have made them wary. He doesn’t like that because he wants to be nice to them too. I’m quite happy to let him be nice to me. I’m good like that.

Hasn’t it been warm for dogs this weekend! I didn’t know what to do with myself on Monday. After a little bit of running around with my rag toy, some peering through the fence at the cat (who hissed at me, how rude!), a long drink of water and a snack, I was far too warm for a walk so we waited until after dinner.

I very much like going out in the car. I try to drop hints by standing by the car, and every car we go near. We didn’t go out in the car. Too hot and too much traffic I was told. We had a nice walk though. Claire pointed out some dock leaves and told me I should remember what they look like for future reference in case I get in the nettles again. I eventually got a ride in the car and found we were back at the Rescue. Claire got me to show Helen my tummy which was still itchy but starting to heal up. Clive came and had a look too. He wasn’t very sympathetic. I’ll remember that when his nose gets sunburnt!
> I’m looking forward to seeing Claire and Mark again next weekend unless someone offers me a forever home before then.

I am off to Claire’s again this weekend and next week she will send an update of my adventures with her. I am really looking forward to this I love it at her house.

I have been back at the rescue for a few weeks now, I had a lovely home where I was settled and had made a new friend. This friend was a Cat and even though we got on together very well unfortunately I was allergic to his fur and my skin kept erupting into a very painful rash. It became impossible for me to even look at him without breaking out into something similar to the Bubonic Plague rash so I had to come back. I was very depressed for a while as I loved my home.I am getting used to the idea that it may take a while to find another one. I love my walks and rush to the front door in the hope that I will be taken out again and again. Sheryl also takes me out twice a week which is an extra walk in the day. Clive is amusing but after hearing his jokes repeated endlessly I am desperate to get out.

I am off out with Sheryl for a walk soon,she is training me to walk well on the lead. I am good at this once I get over the excitement of first going out. Sometimes I forget myself and growl at other dogs when I am on the lead but this is only because I am frightened of them and being restrained I think I had better show them I am tough. I don’t like to go too far from my people when off the lead. Helen says that it is all show and off the lead I am fine, I mix with all sorts of dogs at the rescue and am quite willing to share my bed.

Sheryl has just arrived to walk me so I had better go I wouldn’t like to keep her waiting.

progress update from Claire: 18th May 09
Kane knows the drill now. He can’t wait to get into the cage in the back of the car when we arrive to pick him up.
When we get him home he knows his bed goes in the lounge and he’s straight into it to recover from his long walk.
In the garden he’s taken to peering through the small gap in between the fence panels to see if he can see and stalk next door’s cat. I think he wants to be friends but he should have learnt that cats make him itchy.
The lawn has been a bit of a jungle for him this weekend but he didn’t seem to mind fighting his way through the long grass.
I remember he wasn’t too fussed about going outside in the rain when he was here before, this Sunday morning about 8ish there was a torrential downpour. Kip braved it for a wee but left me standing outside in my dressing gown with an umbrella calling him while he paced back and forth squeaking as he contemplated another quick visit outside or disgracing himself in the house. Let’s just say he really doesn’t like the rain!
He sent himself back to bed and hid is head. I didn’t have to say anything. After cleaning up I decided that if we weren’t going out and as he’d gone back to bed, I could have a lie in too!
Later in the day as I carried his bed into the lounge he grabbed the other end and the blanket to help and hurry me along. He pulled the blanket out so he had to watch and wait for me to put it right. He likes his bed and blankets to be just so for his nap.
He’s a cheeky monkey but we love him!
I feel a bit put out though!
I feed Kip, I refresh his water bowl, I walk him, I’m gentle with him, I settle him at night, I pick up his… well you know what but he’s always more pleased to see Mark than me! Mark definitely gets extra wags of the tail and more fuss. Kip loves Mark giving him a good scratch and a rough fuss. He gets away with anything.
It is a shame we can’t keep him full time but he would be on his own more than he should be and judging by the way he follows me around the house he likes the company.

progress update from Claire: 28th April 09
I had mixed feelings about seeing Kane again this weekend. Pleased to see him again but sad his new life hadn’t quite worked out. We bonded last time he stayed and he cried as I said goodbye, handing him over to Ann, making me feel guilty even though I knew he’d have a wonderful time at Ann’s until he found a home.
When we got him home from Helen’s on Saturday he knew he was back! He was very excited and full of beans. He ran the length of the garden and back into the house over and over again. I gave him a tennis ball and he continued running back and forth carrying the ball. He eventually calmed down and came to us for a fuss. He loves Mark. Even though he’s had irritated skin recently he loves Mark giving him a fuss and a scratch. The reunion was quite heart warming. He really is an affectionate boy! We took him for a walk in the woods, on the extending lead. He would come back to me straight away when called and didn’t pull at all. He was quite adamant that we should remain on the path, he didn’t like me trying to walk him through a rough patch as a short cut even though he could quite easily have managed it.
He squeaks a bit in the back of Mark’s car. He can’t really see out and I think he likes to.
He was quiet during the night and very eager for his walk on Sunday, reminding me where the lead was at regular intervals.
I love his cheeky personality. He has a lovely character. Helen knows I’m fond of him and was testing how much it would take to convince me to keep him when we got back to the Rescue.

progress update from Sheryl: 28th Apr 09

Hi Helen,

What a shame Kip’s new home hasn’t worked out.
I can see he has had some lead training as he walks perfectly on the lead,
so a lot of time and love was obviously invested in him.
Our first walk last week was a brisk walk around the local area as he
was feeling a little unsettled.
He was very good and walked well with me, although I didn’t give him much contact.
He has got to know me now after a few more walks together and is pleased to see he is going to
be taken out for a long walk- he gets quite excited!

Kip is still unsure of people-This is definitely not his usual personality!
He was always very loving and welcoming of affection from people,
but I think with a little more time he will get over his setback.
He has already warmed to me and is happy to let me give him a fuss during our walk.

Last week I took Kip out and my Dad came with us. Kip was great…
He stood on his hind legs and was asking for a fuss from him which is reassuring.
He was very obedient on the lead and enjoyed our company.
Today we walked up to a beautiful area where a lot of people go to
look at the view over Poole.
There were a group of 4 people admiring the harbour when we arrived and they came over and asked if they could stroke Kip. Unfortunately Kip was a bit nervous and was shaking
(understandably…they were all stood staring at him!!) so I told them
his story and they chatted for a while. He responded with a little wag
of his tail when they spoke to him, but I don’t think he is confident
enough for them to fuss him yet.
As we started to walk home, it started to really rain..
Kip’s pace got faster, I don’t think he appreciated getting wet!
He literally pulled the lead out of my hand as we got to the front door-
he must have known it was dinner time!

progress update: 19th Apr 09

Kane ( now a.k.a Kip ) is back at the Rescue as unfortunately he is very allergic to the cat at his new home,

and it has brought his skin up in a rash.

He is therefore now looking for another home

progress update: 28th Feb 09

Kane has gone to his new home today !!

progress update from Ann: 22nd Feb 09

Hi Helen,
Well what can I say about Kane? What a dog!
Not that staffies do anything for me, he is just a great dog,
now asleep in the armchair.
He gets on with all the animals here; cats are not worth a second look, the chickens not bothered about, the horses are a little large for him so keeps well away.
I open the door and just let him out as I would my own dogs he is soon back sat on the step.
Please find a home for him soon,
I DO NOT WANT ANOTHER DOG ( eight is enough!!! )
He is unbelievable, you would think he has been here all his life.
He will be a super dog for a family, loves a cuddle.
Hear from you soon,
Ann

progress update: 18th Feb 09

Kane is staying with Ann at her smallholding.

He is good with all the animals including

her eight other dogs,

and also chickens, turkeys, pigs, horses and cats!

He also loves going out in Ann’s Landrover !

progress update from Claire: 13th Feb 09

Kane

a bit bleary eyed after the anaesthetic …

Just don’t touch the stiches ….

Are you going to share that ?

Hi,
I’ve been taking a few pictures.
He doesn’t like the camera much so the look on his face changes.
He looks more moody in the pictures than he really is.

He was amusing today. Mark and I went out for an hour or so, leaving Kane in the crate.
I sometimes put a blanket over the crate , to keep out any draughts and to make it feel more cosy and secure for the dogs.
Kane must have decided that he wanted the blanket in his bed, because that is where it was when we got home! Four blankets obviously aren’t enough for him.
Mark can’t work out how he did it. Kane must have had fun tugging the whole thing through the narrow gap between the bars! He didn’t rip it or do any damage, just stuffed it in his bed.

I’ve been painting the kitchen, being careful that Kane doesn’t end up with yellow highlights.
This morning he was quite happy to lie in his bed snoring away while I did the first coat.
This afternoon he was a bit more playful and tried, unsuccessfully, to get the brush.
He seemed to like purposely running near the wet paint to get my attention and then running off sniggering to himself.

I recommend that whoever adopts him finds a food that doesn’t give him wind!
I have spent most of the weekend with my nose under my jumper. We could have heated the house on what he’s been giving off!

The little bit of bruising from his op has faded now and he has only paid the area attention to give it a clean.
He has spent quite a lot of time in bed resting.
I was going to take him for a short walk today but he hesitates at the door when it is raining.
It was ages before he braved the weather to go out for a wee so I guessed he wouldn’t be that fussed about a walk.

progress update from Sheryl: 8th Feb 09

What a little ball of energy he is!
We had a really good couple of walks together. Kane started his walks very excited.
He couldnt quite workout which direction he wanted to walk, as he zig zagged in front
of me for about 5 minutes and was quite a challenge to control (He has
selective hearing Im sure!)

With a little guidance from me he settled down and realised I was attached to the other end of the lead! He pulls quite a bit and has his nose to the ground constantly.

After a good 20 mins when some of his excess energy was burnt off with brisk walking, he trotted well by my side.
He definitely likes a faster pace so this worked well for him.
I’m not sure he has had much heal command work in the past as he doesnt seem to even twitch an ear or respond if I speak or use his name.
I think when he really bonds with someone, he will probably be more responsive. Kane has a favourite side to walk-The left!
If I moved to the other side or switched the lead to the other hand-
he immediately wanted to walk back onto the
left!?!
(Maybe he is used to running with someone on a bike?)
He is very nosey! He sniffs every doorway, window and tries to get a sniff
of passers by-We met a big boxer dog yesterday and Kane was eager to
say Hi which he did with very good manners and showed his submission
by letting the boxer sniff him all over while he waited and wagged his
tail-What a good boy!

After 40 mins or so, we stopped to have a rest
and some fuss-Kane definately loves this! The minute I sat on the
bench his front paws were up on my lap and he was nudging my hand as
if to say-I like this! He is hooked on love and attention. We got back
to the rescue after a good hour walk and although he walked better
than at the start-He still seemed to have a lot of energy left! Maybe
his little “man op” will calm him a little more. Kane seems to be a
loving, inquisitive dog, and once he gets into the swing of it-He is a
pleasure to walk :)

progress update: 6th Feb 09

progress update from Claire: 4th Feb 09

Hi Helen,

Kane is an excitable little chap isn’t he?
I didn’t get many pictures because he doesn’t stay still very long unless he is asleep.
I think he’s been watching too much Strictly Come Dancing because he spends most of his time on his back legs trying to dance with me.
He loves non-stop affection but he has started to recognise my ‘enough now’ voice and will settle in his bed for a few short periods before he comes back for more.
He has been good on his walks and is very friendly towards other dogs.
He doesn’t mind the crate but he wasn’t too happy about being left downstairs on his own at night.
He makes funny grunty noises until I put the radio on for him!

Claire

Isabelle ( a.k.a Izzy )

IZZY HAS NOW BEEN REHOMED !!

progress update: 29th June 09

IZZY IS GOING TO HER NEW HOME

TONIGHT !!

progress update: 13th Feb 09

Bob and Izzy

Bob and Izzy

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Isabelle is about 2 years old and a cross breed.
She originally came from a kennels in Birmingham, where there
were 12 dogs who were due to be put to sleep, due to overcrowding.
Isabelle was one of them. Izzy isn’t very good with livestock.

She does have issues due to her horrific past,
she was abused and she was found by a dog warden in a canal where the banks were way too high for her to get out of, her previous owner had tried to drown her. Charming.
She suffers from separation anxiety. She doesn’t chew anything up unless it is foodstuffs.
So it’s a good idea to keep food locked away from her!
She has, however worked out how to open doors when she’s left, but with time and commitment,
we think she could get over this.
We think crate training her may be a good idea, then she could be left safely.
Obviously she can’t open a front door, but can open other doors in the house.

She’s excellent with children, good with cats (as long as they are known
to her) other cats she will want to chase.
She’s good with other dogs too. She is extremely loving, gentle, kind and affectionate and is one
of those dogs that snuggles right in close for a hug.
She just needs someone to give her the time she needs.
She does have some problems, as I’ve explained, but she also has so many lovely aspects to her nature.
She is very quiet in the home, and isn’t one of these barky dogs.
She’ll only bark when the doorbell goes for instance, and then she’s soon quiet again.
She is also fully housetrained, and she is very good with other dogs.
It’s just the food stealing and livestock that she’s not good with!

Sky

Sky needs a new home !

“Hello, my name is Sky,

Unfortunately, my mum is looking for a loving home for me as her circumstances have changed.

I am 2 years old and I have been spayed and chipped. I am a very friendly Staffy and love attention, so my ideal home would be with someone with no children or other pets, so I could have all the attention. But, I do love children and other dogs.

My mum says I do need a bit of discipline though.

If you are interested in giving me a loving home, please call my mum, Marie, on 07709842087.

Woof, Woof – Sky”

Duchess, Buster, Jake, Doris (a.k.a Rogue) + Foxy

SUCCESSFULLY REHOMED !

progress update on Duchess: 26th June 09

Hi Helen,

Duchess is doing very well she has had her jabs and walks well off the
lead, she can do a few tricks which is brilliant.
She is good with the children and is very cuddly. We are trying to
introduce her to other dogs and she is also doing well with that, now
she cant wait to meet other people and dogs on her walks and just
wants to play. I have attached some pictures to which she is posing,
she loves the camera.
Thanks for everything

Bonnie and Chris

SUCCESSFULLY REHOMED !

progress update on Rogue: 24th June 09

Hi Helen,

Here’s a few pics of Doris (a.k.a Rogue).
She is doing very well, has almost doubled in size and weight.
She’s just had her 2nd jabs and next week she’ll be on her first walk.
The vet is very pleased with her and we think we’ve discovered what she is…..
apart from Jack Russell, it looks like there’s Collie and Lurcher in there too.

Will send more photos in a bit

Take care

Chris

progress update: 14th June 09

Duchess, Buster, Jake, Rogue and Foxy

now have all found homes!!

Buster

Dutchess

Jake

Rogue

Duchess, Buster, Jake, Rogue + Foxy

Five puppies that arrived into the Rescue his week.
They are allsort mixtures, 8 weeks old.
They came from a home that had been feeding them bread and milk only.
They were thin and worm ridden when they arrived at Tessa’s house.
They have now gained weight and are fostering with Chris and Bonnie.

Mr Saemus O’Peke esq.

Saemus has now found a home!!

progress update: 24th June 09

Ssemus has now gone to live with Sarah from Collie Rescue !!

Good with other dogs but not good with cats !

Happy, Riley + siblings !

These pups are now successfully rehomed !!

progress update on Riley: 17th June 09

Hi Helen,

This is Riley with a quick update from my new forever home. I am
learning all kinds of things here and everyone says that i am a smart
dog. I go to puppy classes every week and last Saturday i won 2nd
prize in a competition walking to heel. My Mum says I have to learn to
do this when we go for walks, but everything is too new and
exciting….I just wish she could learn to keep up!!

Last week I went to a place where there were lots of dogs, but they
all seemed really sad… a man whose name was “The Vet” gave me an
injection and told me that Puppies shouldn’t eat
snails….or….mud….or twigs….and especially not cat poo!! The
injection made me feel better and now I trying really hard to “Leave
It” …sometimes it is really difficult, but if I am good I get
something much nicer to eat  and everyone says that I am a good boy
:-)

Thank you for finding me a Forever Home, I really like it here and my
Mum says she can’t remember ever being without me…..she also says I
am better than Weightwatchers…. hehe

Lots of Love and sloppy kisses

Riley xxxx

progress update on Happy: 25th May 09

Dear Helen,

Enclosed is a picture of our gorgeous Happy, taken today…..
He just loves to sunbathe!!!

I can’t tell you how much pleasure he gives us, he is never sad.

His tail wags always and never stops.

He and Hugo love each other so much and we never seem to stop.

He is very good but still naughty at night with the wees and poos….we will
get there….

Anyway, sorry to have not been in touch sooner….I do see Deb quite a bit
and Jane Ferguson……so am in touch with all the other doggies.

Many thanks again Helen…..you are marvellous at what you do!!

Lots of love from Sacha and Paul Stevens

progress update: 29th Apr 09

All the pups have now been rehomed !

progress update from Becky: 26th Apr 09

Hi,
How’s things? Good I hope.
I got some dogs toys today for the pups and for any other dogs or pups I have.
As soon as I got home I gave them to the pups and Frankie of course,
within 10 mins one of the pups had destroyed one of the toys,
it was so funny to see he had it in his mouth and most of the inside of the toy was all over him.
I tried to get a pic but he moved too quick as he wanted to play,
it was funny and made me laugh, that’s just typical of a pup I should have know
better Ha Ha.
The pups are doing well with being house trained.
Its not that often they do their wee on the newspapers, maybe when I go
out, or during the night but most of the time they wait till they go outside.
Considering there are 4 pups to train they are doing so well with it,
and the trainer spray helped a lot I sprayed it outside the
first few days they were here.

Becky

progress update: 20th Apr 09

CLICK HERE FOR ANOTHER SHORT VIDEO CLIP OF THE PUPS!!

progress update: 19th Apr 09

The pups arrived at the Rescue yesterday, more details and photos soon!

progress update: 7th Apr 09

Hi Helen

I’ve attached a very small You Tube link that I put up last night of the 4 collies that I’m fostering, which are due with you on the 18th I believe.
I thought you might like to see just how gorgeous they all are!
When they arrived with mum a couple of weeks ago they were skinny, smelly and incredibly nervous little things who’d crawl on their bellies when you called them as they were so scared.
Now just look at them!
They’re all fat, happy and very loving little pups who will make absolutely gorgeous pets.
They’re very good with cats (I have four, all rescues of course!) and they’re very good with any new
dogs (mum often brings hers round).
The two black and whites are girls and the other two are boys and I can’t recommend them highly
enough.
I believe I have another litter arriving shortly after these leave so I’ll keep you updated.
I saw the update on ‘Pebbles’ – what a lovely home she has, thank you
so much. I’m looking forward to seeing updates on the others.

Take care, Catherine

New pups coming in after Easter,

There will be four eight week old collie pups; two girls,two boys

All needing homes !

Clive

CLIVE IS STILL NEEDING A HOME !!!

progress update: from Daryl: 15th June 09

The training continues with Clive.
He is starting to develop really good social skills and coping skills.
Since the last update we have been to the rec and met lots of dogs and
people and have done some more walking along main roads.

Tonight’s walk was a real challenge-we encountered several large groups
of people and some very excited dogs on leads!

Clive’s behaviour was fantastic.
An immediate correction and Clive totally ignored everything and focused on me and where we were going.
I’ve been very lucky to have worked with Clive over the last few weeks
and am very happy to see such a change.
He’s starting to turn into a very lovely well balanced dog.

progress update from Helen: 2nd June 09

Daryl Turner is a one to one dog trainer who offered us his help with any
dogs that we have in the rescue needing one to one training.
We were impressed with Daryl’s experience and obvious understanding of how a
dog thinks and asked if he would be have time to help Clive.
Daryl has alot of experience with dogs and as a bonus also understands
Bull Terriers and how they think.
After 20 years of running this rescue it takes a lot to impress me when it comes people understanding dogs and especially those with problems but I recognised straight away that
Daryl knew how to rehabilitate a dog and had a love of them.

Clive has been beaten in his past life and is unsure of strangers when
out of his secure enviroment at the Rescue.
Daryl took him out for a walk on Saturday to start his training and again tonight.
He spent time sitting with Clive getting him used to people moving about him.
Below is Daryl’s report on Clive and he will continue to write reports
on how they progress together.

We have included Daryl’s contact details for anyone who may need to

contact him for one to one training:

Daryl Turner

Dorset Dog Training

Email-daryl@dorsetdogtraining.me.uk

Phone 07707 537246

01202 604888

Website is down at the moment!

progress update from Daryl: 1st June 09

Clive is making excellent progress.
I’ve been training him to cope with the everyday sights and sounds of busy day to day life.
From what I can gather he had been kept inside from an early age.

Our first walk down the high street on Saturday was quite an adventure!
There were lots of different sights, smells and noises.
Plus lots of strangers to meet.
Clive was a little nervous and unsure of himself but started to cope well.

Tonights walk was a lot better.
Clive was a lot more relaxed- and he really switched on.
I started by teaching him the watch to make eye contact with me.
Our walk was a lot more relaxed.
Clive was a little uneasy but kept looking up at me for reassurance and he started to relax.

We have also spent some time just sitting on the pavement-
watching the world go by and giving him a chance to relax and take it all in.

Clive is making really good progress- he is a star pupil!
He will make someone a fantastic dog and I look forward to our next walk together!

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progress update: 25th May 09

Well I have been here for ages now and still no offer of a home. Helen told me that because people think I am safe in a rescue their heart strings aren’t pulled in the same way that they are when they see a dog advertised that is on Deathrow. But whilst I am safe here it would be good to find a home and then my space could be filled by one of the Deathrow dogs. Helen has said that she cannot help anymore Bull Terriers until me and Kip have found homes. Kip would love to live with Claire and Mark whom he goes to visit most weekends, he loves Mark especially but they aren’t able to take on a dog permanently. Such a shame as Kip is very good when left and settles down in his bed for a sleep and he is full of his adventures when he comes back from their house, it really is quite boring to hear him repeating himself.

I am good off the lead but need to to curb my enthusiasm and walk without pulling. I am still wary of strange people(I was beaten badly) especially when out of familar surroundings. Helen has said that in time I will get over this but she thinks I am best suited to a home without children. I love the company of other dogs and even though Kip is a good friend of mine and insists on sharing my bed at night I am looking forward to meeting new faces on the weekend. Helen is expecting more dogs in from Ireland this week.

I learnt a new trick this week, when I hear helen in the kitchen I hop over the fence into THEIR part of the garden and take myself in to say hello. I thought this was rather clever of me but I was put back into our side each time. Last weekend Mark phoned to say that he was off in a canoe with his brother for the weekend. I really liked the sound of this and put my life jacket on, packed my Bonios and waited to be picked up. Alas, the plan was not to include me in this adventure so I ended up spending the weekend here. Kip had gone to Claire’s , I had finished reading my book and the weekend was quite boring. I hope I find a home soon with someone who will understand me and then all my weekends will be exciting.

progress update: 7th Apr 09

new photos of Clive from his stay with Claire and Mark at the weekend!

progress update from Sheryl: 3rd April 09

What can I say about Clive!?! He is such a happy little chap!
When I got to the rescue this afternoon he greeted me with Spike and Mutley,
all happily wagging their tails and sniffing out my treats!
Clive and I went for a walk in the sunshine for a good hour.
He was really obedient on the lead- He doesnt really pull at all.
He has good doggy manners!
I found out today that he is only about 9 months old- He is doing very well for a young dog!
Once we left the rescue I felt he was a little nervous as he seemed as
if he was trying to get away from me and giving me unsure looks as if
to say-Who are you then? Where are we going?
I just kept walking and he soon settled down and was happy to walk beside me.
Clive was quite easy to control on our walk…If he pulled out in
front all I had to do was say “Wait” and he slowed down.
Clive turned a few heads tonight-He is a very attractive dog and I
heard people comment on him and how cute his face is, but they didnt
approach us.
He seems quite confident in an environment such as the rescue as he
has already built a bond with Helen and the other dogs,
but I dont see this confidence just yet when he is alone with me or other people he
meets outside.
As soon as we got back to the Rescue he was back to his normal outgoing self!
I am positive that when I see him next week and we walk together again that he will gain more confidence in unfamiliar surroundings and have more trust in me.
Considering the poor start he has had in life, he is a very happy little fella who loves human
contact and being among his own kind.
Looking forward to seeing him again on Monday!

progress update: 1st April 09

I arrived into the rescue a couple of weeks ago and went to stay with Ann in The New Forest.
I was skin and bone and quite scared but Ann gave me plenty of food and now I have fattened up.
I did quite well at Ann’s with the chickens etc but on Monday morning let myself down a bit.
I don’t know what came over me as I had not taken much notice of the numerous birds at Ann’s place before but suddenly it just came into my head to chase them.
The Turkey is non too pleased with me, nor was Ann !!

Anyway moving swiftly on it had already been arranged previously that I was off to Helen’s that day.
When I arrived at Helen’s house I met Mutley and Spike who I liked straight away.
Mutley was a bit bossy to start with and wouldn’t let me within a mile of the food bin and I was
desperate to see what scrummy food it contained.
I can be really quite charming and soon had them playing with me in the garden.
I also heard Helen on the phone telling someone that she thought she was falling
for me and if she was looking to take on another dog that I would be the one.
She thinks I would make a great camping dog, I am not sure what she means by this but I think this is a compliment.
I told you I could be charming.

Today was a really good day as suddenly all these girls turned up and now I have four girlfriends.
Life couldn’t be better I can tell you.
They are a bit grubby at the moment as they have come from a place where they were kept in dirty conditions but I know they will scrub up well.
I’m sure they are quite pretty underneath all the dirt.
I am teaching them that this is a good place to be and that they don’t need
to be frightened anymore.
Bracken one of my girlfriends is a bit bossy and has put me in my place a few times I’m only a year old and she is a little older than me so thinks she can boss me about.
When I next see Fudge Helen’s boss’s dog I am going to tell him all about today.

Yesterday Helen and her boss came to pick Mutley and Spike and I up to take us for a walk with Fudge.
I thought Helen went to work to do boring things I didn’t realise that she got to spend some of that time
having a nice walk in the sun.
Anyway I digress, we went up the field and Keith (Helen’s boss) thought I was gorgeous and wanted to keep me.
He encouraged me to say hello to him and I spent some of the journey sitting on his lap and licking his face.Helen said rather sternly that dogs aren’t meant to sit on top of wheelchairs whilst in a van.
Keith replied “No,but he didn’t care as I am gorgeous”.
We had a fantastic two hour walk and I fell in the river which cleaned me off a bit.
It was the first time that Helen had let me off the lead and she said I was just the perfect dog.
I ran off to  meet two Collies and came back straight away when she called me.
I am also learning to sit for a treat and my dinner and Sheryl is teaching me to walk well on
lead.
Life couldn’t be better for a dog that was starved and beaten.
Keith said he couldn’t understand anyone beating a dog but
especially a thoroughly nice dog like me.
All I need for life to be perfect is a new home.

Clive

Clive playing with Mutley and Spike

Mutley and Clive hoping for some early dinner!

If you think that you may be able to provide

a good home

please contact Helen

on 01202 380467

or email helen@dawgdogs.net

for more details!

We will usually only rehome within approx 30miles of the Bournemouth/Poole area

in order that we can ensure the continued well-being of the dogs in our care.

We will sometimes re-home further afield to this but only 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 look after.

A big “THANK YOU !!!” to the sponsored dog walkers!!

On 31st May Tina, Della, Sandy, Sue, Fran & Chris

completed a five mile sponsored dog walk to raise

money for the DAWGdogs Rescue and they raised

£500 !!

From left to right, Tina Lacey, Della Millward, Sandy Neville, Sue Sothcott, Fran Hodgkinson ( Chris was taking the photo! )
Dogs from left to right, Ella, Archie, Kelsea, Jasper & Izzy.

We would all like to thank them very much indeed !!

THANK YOU !!!!