progress update: 27th Apr 09

Flint is going to his new home on Thursday !!

progress update: 19th Apr 09

Flint is now looking for a new home.

He has been in a very good home and has been very well trained,

but unfortunately prefers a quiet life and is finding it stressful to be in a household with young children.

He loves long walks over the Purbecks !

progress update: 15th Nov

Flint will be going to his new home tomorrow !!

progress update from Tony: 9th Nov

Just a quick update on Flint, he is fine! Everyone who meets him falls in love with him but they all think he does not need much walking.

He has a good turn of speed and is at present very happy with two, three mile plus walks a day and a short walk before bed. We do not think he would be suitable for someone who could not commit to at least two walks a day.

He is also very intelligent and I think would benefit from training, he seems to know the basics already.

progress update from Tony: 8th Nov

Flint has settled in really well and we are walking him off the lead,
he has quite a turn of speed especially when he chases rabbits.
He is very quite and undemanding and will make someone a wonderful companion.

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Well, I have arrived in England and is my way have taken it all in my stride.
I’m not in the least bit fazed by Dooley who thinks he’s in charge.
I’m way too wise for all that nonsense and can sort myself out thank you very much.
I soon sussed out the best bed and settled myself down for a snooze.

Being a mellow sort of chap and having stayed with Jan who helps Tessa out with fostering us dogs I’m used to an orderly life of regular walks and very good meals.
I, like Fen, was found wandering but instead of a mangled tail I had a mangled leg from an accident with a car.
My leg had to be amputated and I have learnt to run very well on three legs.
I can even to the amazement of everyone cock my leg
(though of course I only do this where I am meant to)
and I can scrape up the soil behind me after relieving myself whilst balancing on three legs.
No mean achevievment!
I stayed with Sonia for a couple of days before making the journey to here and completely ignored her cat.
I’m a stable sort of chap who likes to quietly go about life without making too much fuss.
I think I will like it here but would prefer to be in a home where I will be appreciated for my placid temperament.
Anyway our evening meal is about to be served so I must stop now or I’ll be late to the table and Fen will eat it all !

Flint will need a quiet home as he doesn’t ask for much.
He is quite content to mind his own business and is gentle and quiet.
He gets on well with other dogs but does not need to be homed with one.
He is also good with children and loves the car.
All in all a thoroughly nice dog who will
make someone an excellent companion.

progress update: 22nd Apr 09

Andy and Jo have offered Ellie a permanent home with them.

They say that they want her life to be as enjoyable as possible for as long as she has left.
We would like to thank them for giving Ellie a home

progress update: 21st Apr 09

Ellie arrived from Ireland having already had a scan which revealed a kidney stone needing removal.
This was removed and she was spayed at the same time.
Ellie has been used only for breeding all her life and as a result of this her health has suffered. We have now discovered that she is blind in one eye and has limited vision in the other.
She is also nearly deaf.
We are awaiting the results of a diabetes test.
Andy and Jo , who are fostering her and who took her to the vet as they were concerned about her health, are going to look after her until a home can be found.
If not, she will be going back to Ireland to live with Tessa.

We would like to thank Andy and Jo for looking after Ellie and for caring about her so much.

progress update: Apr 19th 09

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

This is Ellie, she’s turned out to be the nicest dog, brilliant on walks off the lead in the forest,
or on the beach, & comes the second she is called.
Typical sunny springer nature & she’ll play ball for hours , just dropping it gently at your feet if you are busy doing something else [ even washing up at the sink ]
she’d be brilliant with children & is ok with dogs & now fine with cats

BRACKEN HAS NOW BEEN REHOMED !

progress update for Minty from Becky: 19th Apr 09

MINTY HAS NOW BEEN REHOMED !

Here is Minty having a bath she was so good bless her
she is doing well with going outside in the garden.
She goes out without me sometimes and does her wee so she has come on well with that.
But she still needs a little more training, but I can see her being with other dogs
does help her a lot and gives her the confidence she needs,
preferably she would do better in a home with other dogs.

progress update on Minty from Becky: 9th Apr 09

Hi Helen,
Minty is becoming more and more confident every day.
Last night I was sitting on the sofa and she came up for a cuddle.
She was a bit tense but once I started stroking her I could feel on her back she
was starting to relax.
Once she did she fell asleep on me bless her,
it takes a while for minty to trust someone and I’m so glad she can
trust me.
In the mornings she is so happy to see me she gets out of her
bed very excited wagging her tail wanting loads of fuss.
She comes out of her bed now when I call her,
I’m so happy that she is coming on so well,
but there is a few things she still has issues with like some loud noises,
and going out in the garden, still a little nervous,
but with more encouragement she will get better with it.
becky x

progress update on Minty from Becky: 7th Apr 09

Hi Helen,
Here are a few more pics for you:
Minty is becoming more confident with my 2 kids now she is doing well she is more relaxed bless her
She is such a beautiful and lovely dog, as you know she can still be nervous around new people,

I had a few friends come over today with their kids and Minty was curious but weary and went up
to sniff their hands she is getting there slowly.
She is still nervous about going into the garden but gets a little better every
day.

She would make a great pet in the right home!

Here is Bracken having a sleep after being at the groomers.

She is looking so beautiful, she has always been a beautiful dog bless
her, I will miss her when she goes to her new home xx

progress update from Becky: 5th Apr 09
Morning Helen,

Bracken and Minty slept well, I didn’t hear a peep out of them.

I came in the kitchen to find Bracken on my kitchen table bless her,

after I cleaned the kitchen I sat with them and gave them lots of fuss.

They both like to stay under my kitchen table as they feel safer under there.

becky xx

progress update: 4th Apr 09

Hi there Helen,
Their first few hours:
Bracken and Minty are settling in well they have had plenty to drink,
they are getting on well with my dog Frankie he is very excited to have them here,
and they don’t mind the cats being around.
Bracken was very interested in saying hi to my cat Sooty and Minty stayed in her bed,
my daughter is very taken with them both she says she loves them bless her.
Bracken is certainly the more confident one but still nervous, loves her cuddles,
Minty is very nervous but she is letting me stroke her, they are such beautiful
dogs, we went out in the garden with their leads on they were nervous
but had a good sniff round.
I am pleased to hear that Bracken is going to a new home very soon.
We are going to enjoy having them here.
becky xx

BRACKEN

Helen and Jane came to pick me up today and take me back to the rescue.
I was very frightened as I didn’t know what was happening but it’s not bad here.
Clive is nice but a bit playful and at the moment I am confused and scared so not too keen on him asking me to play all the time.
I am to have a bath tomorrow as I am very dirty and Helen says I smell.
I hadn’t noticed but then I am used to my smell.
I have also heard that I am to have a hair cut to get rid of the matted hair.
We had fish tonight for tea which is a first for me I have never tasted fish before,
I hope it is on the menu tomorrow.
I spent the first couple of hours hiding and running away from Helen but gradually she
has won me over and now I like her to cuddle me.
She says I will come on quickly and in no time at all I will be a confident dog.
I am to be given extra meals as I am a bit on the thin side.
Clive reckons I am pretty matts and all.
It was a sunny day today and so lovely to be out in it.
Kim and Sheba enjoyed it as they have never spent time outside of a shed.
Helen said today was the first day of a new life for me and soon I
will have new home who love me.

MINTY

I was picked up along with Bracken,Kim and Sheba today.
I am still very frightend and really not sure what to make of all this.
We have clean blankets which we have never had before and even had fish for tea.
Clive says it is going to be fine and there is nothing to be frightened off,
I guess in time I will find out if this is true.
Helen has left me to find my feet today but I heard talk of a bath tomorrow.
I have never had a bath before so I am not sure what this means.
She says I need a gentle home with someone patient who will
encourage and teach me not to be scared.
I like being with the other dogs and I spent time in the garden when no-one was around,
I am too scared to come out of my bed if people are nearby.
Still it can’t be bad here we have had a delicious tea, there are clean blankets and the
heater is on.

progress update: 19th Apr 09

Jade has now been rehomed !