Alfie has now found a home !!

Alfie is a seven year old Yorkshire Terrier who loves other dogs

Henry is now happily rehomed!

progress update: 21st May 10

Hi Helen

I can not believe we have had him only for just over 2mths it seems like he has always been living with us. Henry makes us smile everyday.
Henry has settled really well after a few weeks of adjusting.
He did suffer a bit from an upset stomach but with advice from our vets and putting him on
the right food all is now well and he has gained 3k (now weighs 23K) plus his
coat is looking good no dry skin, Henry loves to be groomed!

Henry enjoys his walks and loves to play in the park with his ball.
At the weekends he gets treated by the bakers with a sausage plus treats from the
newsagents.
Everyone in town thinks he is adorable, mind you he is always on his good behavior when we are out.
We are carrying on Jeffrey’s good work and continuing to train i.e. sit at kerbs, stay etc.
Now sits with very little commands.
He has also had trips to the beach and the moors.
All new experiences for him. Was a little unsure to begin with but is getting to
like the sea and the Moors a lot more now.
Henry tends to tiptoe if he is not sure of the terrain he is walking on.

We still have one or two issue to overcome such as whining when he travels
in the car and tends to bark at visitors to the house although he has gained
confidence in myself and Rose he is still wary of other people, but we are
working on this and he is getting better, it will just take a little more
time.

I think if Henry could write this he would say I really like my new home and
I have become much more confident and relaxed although I still get anxious
about some things.

Will update again soon
Best wishes
Roy.

progress update: 25th Jan 10

Henry has now gone to live in Devon!

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 !!

Mac has now been rehomed !!

Mac is a 6 month old collie whose previous owners have moved abroad

Lady has now been rehomed !!

I was abandoned a week ago, I sat for a long time waiting for them to come back and was eventually picked up and brought to the rescue.
I am 10 years old, it was very cold out and a bit harsh to leave me outside. My heritage is Collie and I am quiet and sensible. I would love a home where I could snuggle up in the evenings in front of a fire after a nice walk. Helen says I would be perfect for a retired person or a quiet family. Not much fazes me apart from when the food is served and then I get quite excited.

Mr Darcy has now been rehomed !!

Well what can I say Helen says that I am totally gorgeous.

I am just over 5 months old and my Mum was half Shar Pei and my Dad part Boxer.

I don’t have the wrinkles that come from my Mum’s side of the family and am very pleased about this as I wouldn’t like to look too old too early.

I love other dogs and people and am enthusiastic and bouncy still very much a puppy in my thinking so I may be best with slightly older children that I won’t knock over in my excitement at meeting them.

I sit politely for my treats, settle down quietly at night and am clean.

Someone who has the time for a good walk  a day  would be ideal as I have lots of energy.

Missy has now been rehomed !!

progress update from Bonnie:
This is Missy and she is georgous and sweet natured
She is a 1 year old black and white collie mix female, good off the lead and loves playing with the other dogs we come across on our walks.
She loves the little river in the forest and craves catching her ball.
Missy loves cuddles and is very healthy and has a lovely shiny coat she is submissive and even asks to go outside if she needs the toilet.
I have had no problems having her she is a blessing and will make a family very happy.
I hope she finds a good home. In the meantime I am enjoying spending lots of time with her.

progress update on Fred (a.k.a. Ralph): 13th Mar 10

Hi Helen,

I thought it was about time I gave you an update on Fred, now known as Ralph. Please could you forward this to Angela as I have completely miss placed her email address and let her know she can email me directly if she wants more contact.

Well, when I first saw Fred, Feebie and Betty on line I originally wanted a bitch (as I already had an 8yr old dog ) and thought that Feebie and Betty were gorgeous and therefore didn’t consider Fred as an option. I arranged to have a visit and when Angela welcomed me and Neil in we immediately looked at the girls, picking them up for cuddles, trying to decide which one we wanted to re-home. Half way through the visit I noticed little Fred curled up at my feet, each time I moved my feet he would get up, follow me and lay back down at my feet. I bent down to stroke him and he jumped into my arms and nestled into me, I cradled him on his back like a baby and he was completely relaxed and promptly nodded off. At this point Angela said she thought Fred had chosen me to be his mum. I was worried about how easy it would be to integrate two boys but Angela assured me they would be fine and so the decision was made, Fred moved in 3 days later.

Since he moved in he has been an absolute joy and Angela was of course correct, he is a little bit of a mummy’s boy but has fitted in well with our lives and with Toby’s. He was initially incredibly sick each time he went in the car but quickly grew out of this and now enjoys the variety of walks the New Forest has to offer. Toby, my 8yr old border collie loves him from afar and has helped with Fred’s training by showing him a few moves. Fred has a remarkable capacity to learn, his attention span is phenomenal and at 5 months he has a large repertoire of tricks and commands he understands, I can’t wait to get him into agility and or fly-ball as he is super quick on his incredibly long legs as well.

He is the most loving little thing I have ever met and he has such an endearing little nature, I would never have another dog that didn’t choose me.
Thanks Angela and DAWG Dogs.

April

progress update: 9th Jan 10

Fred, Feebee, Betty and Ellie

have now all been rehomed !!

Betty

Hi everyone,

I hope you all had a great Christmas and new year. I had my first taste of Christmas with my foster family which was lots of fun, we all opened our presents which were hidden under the tree, we then went down the beach and ran around chasing each other. Once we got home there was even more presents from friends and family for us 2 open, we then had Christmas dinner where I got my first taste of human food (I really enjoyed the turkey and gravy). So as you can see I’m doing fine. Going out for walks is now one of my favorite things to do, and I am proud to say that I have great recall of lead and walk nicely on a harness and lead, although I’m still a little unsure around lorries and cars so it helps me to have another calm dog by my side. My foster family tell me every day how beautiful and special I am, and they keep saying the words loyal and loving, it makes them smile so I think they are good words. My foster mum thinks it would be best for me to be homed with an older child and she strongly thinks that an other dog would be best for me, as I have never been on my own and I’m so happy to have my friends boz sprocket and wish to play with. So if you think I’m the dog for you then please call Helen and come and meet me .You know you want to.

Have a great new year.
Betty[boo] x

progress update: 13th Dec 09

Fred, Feebee and Ellie have now been rehomed !!

progress update from Angela: 6th Dec 09

Murray has now been rehomed !