Max (a.k.a Toto) R.I.P.

from Max’s fosterer Steve: 21/2/12

Max has been in DAWGS care for a period of time , but today we lost him …its heartbreaking.

Max’s declining condition became more apparent from Saturday and Sunday in the early hours became much worse.
He tried to hide his fear of being ill by always welcoming you and others with a wag of a tail and a shuffle of his fluffy coat.
I was lucky enough to have this little man as a foster this past week , he was no trouble at all , he would sit with my Lily , play ball with my Tom and clearly made his mark in my heart.
To loose a dog at any time is unbearable but with this little man you would never thought of losing him, he just appeared so happy in life. Thanks to all who have recently loved him.

I need to say a huge thank you to Graham at Afrivets , he has been wonderful , a man full of compassion and understanding not only for us humans but more importantly for our dogs, it was a very emotional day for all concerned , Myself, Helen and Graham , stayed with Max a hes drifted away with us all stroking him and giving him the calmness he deserved, tears in abundance.

Thank you also Helenour, Beverley, Adrian, Jane, Tracy who have sent your lovely thoughts and Sandie who he made a friend with.

Max , you made my short time with you special how could someone ever of ever hurt you.
Thank you for allowing me to bathe you , dry you , cuddle you , but above all fall in love with you .

Steve x

Treat me kindly, my beloved master, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.

Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I should lick your hand between the blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me do.

Speak to me often, for your voice is the world’s sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footstep falls upon my waiting ear.

When it is cold and wet, please take me inside… for I am now a domesticated animal, no longer used to bitter elements… and I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth… though had you no home, I would rather follow you through ice and snow than rest upon the softest pillow in the warmest home in all the land…

Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for although I should not reproach you were it dry, I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst. Feed me clean food, that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side, and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life, should your life be in danger.

And, beloved master, should the Great Master see fit to deprive me of my health or sight, do not turn me away from you. Rather hold me gently in your arms as skilled hands grant me the merciful boon of eternal rest…and I will leave you knowing with the last breath I drew, my fate was ever safest in your hands.

–Beth Norman Harris

progress update: 16/12/11

Max is about 6 years old and gets on really well with other dogs.
He likes people and enjoys his walks but will need a little more house training

Cian and Bean

Cian and Bean have both now found homes !!

progress update: 18/2/12

Cian enjoying the Sunshine x

Cian checking the Phone is still working as no one has phoned for him yet :0(

progress update: 18/2/12

Cian checking the DAWGdogs website has got all his details…………….

Hi Helen,
here are a few pics of the goreous Cian, since his arrival he’s been a bundle of fun,
he’s taken everything in his stride including a much needed shower,
had lots of fun in the garden with Tilly and hes now finally given in and fallen asleep in his crate, he’s adorable.
regards
Niki

Bean has now found a home !!

Hello Everyone, my name is Bean.
I am a very friendly loveable chap.
I only arrived at Tanya’s this morning but have already made friends with everyone!
I especially like the little people – they are good fun to play with and they give me lots of cuddles.
I tried to make friends with the cats too but one smacked me on the nose, so I’ll stay away from them at the moment.
Off to play some more now -
I’ll speak to you all again later x

These two bundles are Cian and Bean both boys, 8 to 10 weeks old Collie type puppies.
They will obviously be good with all animals, children and cats.

Missing from Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 area 10th February 2012

MISSING

BUDDY

Light/Dark Brown/ Brindle Male Staffordshire cross (Age: Young Adult)

Missing from Taken from Wooden decking. Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH14 area, (South West) on Friday, 10th February 2012

There is a REWARD for BUDDY’s safe return.

CONTACT: 07936338700

Help us find BUDDY – print this poster from http://www.doglost.co.uk/poster.php?dogId=37214

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Reuniting Dogs with their Owners

Rose needs a home !!

Rose needs a home !!

progress update: 19/2/12

Rose is a lovely young collie , she has been mistreated in the past and is very timid.
Rose is building her confidence every day and is learning to be part of the family.
Rose sleeps all night and is starting to play with Jack and Izzie and loves playing ball.
Rose is good with other dogs and is such a gentle girl

Rose Young Collie lovely girl and good with dogs.
More to follow as she settles into her foster home.

If you may be able to offer a home
or would like more details

please contact Helen directly on:

Silver

REHOMED

progress update: 19/2/12

One tired Silver , resting on the cats bed..x

progress update: 2/1/12

Dave… what was that you said about Silver not allowed on the sofa?

Silver has found a home!!

progress update: 13/8/11

Dear Helen just to say thankyou for our Silver.
As I am writing this he is play fighting on the floor with Dave.
He is a beauty, so well behaved all the time.
Loves free running in the fields and playing in the river.
Hope to see you at the dog show.
Jill

progress update: 17/7/11

Dear Helen, hope you have received the photos of our Silver.
What a little smasher he is. Goes to training classes now, and is doing well. Free runs in the field now, and loves to splash in the river.
Not happy at the moment because of the rain. He loves to be in the garden all day with all of his toys.
Will send photos of him in the river soon.
Hope you are keeping well.
Love
Jill and Dave x

Dear Helen, some photos of our lovely Silver taken this evening in the garden, is is wonderful and loves the garden and the pond.
He has started classes, and is really good. He is just one of the family now.

progress update: 3/5/11

Silver has now found a home !!

This is Silver, the last one left of the three Springer Spaniels from Ireland.
He is about eight months.
Will update and send more photos once he has settled in.
He gets on fine with other dogs – cats we don’t know!

Jane and Ozzie x

NOW REHOMED

Humpty needs a home !!

Humpty needs a home !!

progress update: 17/2/12

Hi Helen

Just to update you on this handsome boy.
He will be three in April.
Gets along fine with my dogs and all that we have met out on our walks.
Has good recall. He has met the rabbits , chickens, guinea pigs and cats and is very good with them all.
Once in the car travels well, a little unsure about getting into the car.
He likes to play ball and frisbie and splash about in the river.
He is good in the house barking only at the doorbell he is a really smashing dog just waiting to go to a new home.

Heleanor

Hi Helen,

Humpty is nearly 3 years old, he is a red and white border collie.
He is ok with cats enjoying playing with my other foster Jasmin. Has lived with children.
He is ok on the lead but can get carried away trying to get to all the lovely sniffs.
He has mixed in well with my girls. Will write again when I know him better.

Heleanor

If you may be able to offer a home
or would like more details

please contact Helen directly on:

Gypsy and her 6 pups

Gypsy and all of her pups have now found homes !!

progress update on Nova (a.k.a Galeth): 17/2/12

Nova is doing great he’s a real laid back chappy…..
scared of a few things such as a hoover but he managed to walk past it yesterday when it was turned off so I reckon we can beat his fears..
he still goes to dog classes weekly and got a distinction for puppy class and a distinction in beginner class and he’s due to start intermediate..
He’s a right little character and is obsessed with tummy rubs all you have to do is look at him and his on his back.
He enjoys meeting other dogs and is always excited when meeting new dogs and gets on very well with them.
He is becoming stronger within the family and started to not let Kayla his Labrador sister push him round so much and is by far way faster than her already so he outruns her but they are the best of friends and are never apart when we’re out.
He is starting agility as soon as he is old enough and flyball which I reckon he is going to love.

As a whole I’m really happy with Nova and I’m certain that as long as were willing to rub his tummy he will be happy with us also lol.
I hope you like the pics.

progress update on Reef (a.k.a Leir): 5/11/11

Reef (a.k.a Leir) has settled in very well, he loves playing with the girls in the garden and having fun with the cats!
Going out on our walks is so much fun, he is very good, training is fun too….as he has the most adorable eyes!!!
Thank you so much, we feel well and truly complete with Reef.

thanks again claire.

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Dear Helen, we wanted to let you know that Ace has settled in really well, and is a much loved member of our family.
He is so mischievous we just love playing with him in the garden, although he prefers to dig holes!
He has made such a difference to us all. He is lovely, gorgeous, and yummy.
Also a very big thank you to Fiona who has looked after him so well, she has made it all so much easier for him to settle down with us, knowing his routine.
I will keep in touch.
Regards Donna x

progress update: 3/9/11

Gypsy.

Well here I am in England and what a difference to where I used to live on the farm.
Now, I have a soft bed and three square meals a day to build up my strength after raising six lovely children.
I have heard it said when eavesdropping on Helen’s conversations ( I usually pretend to be asleep at these times ) that I am a most gorgeous girl, quiet, biddable and gentle.
I am re-united with my daughter here which is lovely especially since she is now eating solids and not forever pestering me.
You Mothers out there will know the relief to have babies at last on solids.
Helen, I have heard was stuck on solids at 6 weeks just to shut her up !!
Her Mother said she was wilful from the minute she was born.
But this is usually the sort of thing that Mutley reveals in his diaries. Her Mother was obviously a saint !!
Still, if she wasn’t so wilful and determined we wouldn’t all be here at her house and in wonderful foster homes now.

I am getting the swing of things here since arriving on Wed with my family.
Mutley has already tried it on and told me we ALL take a turn in Sunday chores. HA ,HA, does he think I am stupid ?
I am a Collie after all and renowned for intelligence.
I am taking it Easy Hosey and spending a lot of time sleeping and enjoying the sun thank you very much…… Mai, my little girl like all my children is a placid and quiet child and already house trained much to Helen’s relief.
I know how to bring up children and mine are all polite and well trained.

Natalie from Dogs-N-Joy came to walk us all on Thurs.
She has her own dog walking business and volunteers every week to take us rescue dogs out.
We love her and get very excited when she arrives because she is soooooo kind and ALWAYS has gravy bones in her pouch.
Spike always eats too many and farts a lot afterwards. Natalie is taking me to the Dawgdogs Show on Sunday and looking after me for the day there.
I am quite nervous about this because I haven’t been put in public with lots of people before.
Natalie told me I will be okay and not to worry she will have plenty of gravy bones in her pouch.

At lunchtime all us DAWGdogs are going into the ring with our foster parents so that we can meet people.
I think it will be a bit like the film stars you see on telly but less shallow.
Wonder if I will get a special hairdo for the day?

progress update: 1/9/11

Hi Helen,
Just to let you know that Saban & Galeth settled in really well.
They’ve been pretty good with doing their toilet outside with the odd accident.
They have been playing and sleeping on and off most of the day, so we thought we would take them to the big park where we could let their leads go and see what they would do, the pair off them stayed close by and would run after the kids.
They are such adorable puppies.
Kim x

progress update: 31/8/11

They have all arrived safely today.

Hi Helen more pics of the boys Leir and Gilan, they have settled well and are enjoying the garden, will update when I know them better
Regards
Niki

progress update: 21/8/11
Gypsy and her pups will be arriving into the Rescue soon, all needing homes.
There are 5 male pups and one female pup.

Gypsy gets on very well with the dogs and cats where she is staying at the moment.

progress update: 5/7/11
She has now been discovered to be pregnant so will not now be coming over until she and her pups are ready to travel