saving DAWGdogs since 1987
progress update: 3/4/13
First time off lead by the sea!
progress update: 24/2/13
Jack has his own facebook page to keep his fans up to date with his social life.
This is him enjoying the good weather on a walk at Milford.
progress update: 26/1/13
Hi Helen,
Just thought I’d let you know Jack is getting on really well.
Thought I would send you some photo as well as a few of my beautiful Hope.
Sarah
Hope is a DAWGdog that was adopted 12 years ago
My name is Snoopy and I am a Pomeranian.
I travelled very well in the car back to Helen’s house and get on with the other dogs.
I am a little tired for photo shoots after my long journey so photos of me will be up on the website soon. I am more interested in eating my breakfast and having a bit of a sleep for now.
I will let you know in a few days time how I am getting on.
progress update: 25/3/13
Gareth as I have called him now as I read his name wrong.
He is settling in really well and learning house rules really well.
He loves company especially my 4yr old niece who he follows around all over the place.
Gareth walks well on the lead and his recall off the lead is coming along nicely.
He is very energetic and would love an active family.
He mixes well with other dogs but needs a bit more socialisation with entire males as he seems nervous of them.
Gareth is a beautiful boy who just wants a loving home.
My name is Gareh, I am a Collie mix and I get on with other dogs.
I have just made the long journey from Ireland and am now eating breakfast and about to have a bit of a catch up with sleep here at Fran’s house.
I like her dog and have also met next door’s dog who I got on well with too.
I will update you once I have settled in to my foster home.
Arrived today due to housing difficulties
10mths old parsons terrier.
fab little boy,
subject to home check he has a forever home
This is Jade, she is 14 months old and good with other dogs.
Unfortunately, her owner has died and Jade is looking for a new home.
Jade is a happy and sociable girl.
We have a lovely lady who adopted a DAWGdog from us a few years ago.
Sadly her husband has died and she cannot afford to stay in her home.
She is desperate to keep her dog and needs to rent a flat where they allow pets.
Does anyone have a flat vacant where dogs are allowed or know anyone who does?
Please phone Helen at the rescue if you can help
progress update: 16/3/13
Pagan has finally given in and is now sharing her bed with Rox …………..
Hi Helen just a quick update on our new foster Roxy, this little girl has been no trouble at all, she settled very
well after her arrival on Friday, she is clean and quiet in the house, good in the car and has fantastic recall.
Roxy loves her walks, she also loves to play ball wether it be a tennis ball or football, she has bags of
energy and will require quite an active home, in the evenings she likes nothing better than cuddling up with
any lap thats available, she is very sweet with my children and good with other dogs, she will make a lovely
addition to any household.
Hi, my name is Ralph and as you can see from my photo I am a rather handsome Collie when I was found my tail was broken and the vet had to take half of it off.
I can still wag it well and do this all the time to show that it is still working.
When Geoff my foster Dad met me this morning he thought someone had docked it and was outraged until Helen told him my story.
I am settling in extremely well with all the dogs that live at Geoff’s house.
I am following him around with my head stuck to his knee and looking up at him adoringly.
Helen said I look like one of those heel work to music dogs.
progress update: 24/2/13
Our little Beth is becoming a real deva she is getting up to everything,
this has not been helped by Sam (my son) being home for the last few days,
it’s been non stop play time for both of them.
Hi all an update on Bethanne collie pup.
Beth is crate trained and 80/85 house trained she has come on in Leaps and bounds and is just the most adorable pup you could ask for.
Beth loves to play with any toy and will bring them to you so you can join in.
She has one blue and one brown eye!
Happy, friendly, waggy tail
Living with 3 spaniels quite happily
Angela
New Forest Dog Owners Group
WARNING – MYSTERY ILLNESS
We have recieved the following press release from Pilgrim Vets
“Forest Vets at Fordingbridge have had 9 cases of renal failure in the last 2 weeks, several have been referred to Anderson Moore’s and there has been 1 fatality. All cases have come from the Chilli Hill and Ogden’s area. Dogs were initially seen with a superficial wound to the paw/lower leg. A week later they were presented with swelling around wound, general poor health and bloods revealed moderate-severe renal failure.
All vets have taken steps to help prevent further problems by giving any wound cases regardless of size a course of antibiotics.
Samples have been sent to a few of the top university’s but as yet no results have come back.
We hope this helps but if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us or any other vet within the New Forest area.”
We would advise you to avoid walking your dogs in this area until further notice and we will keep you updated.
MORE INFO ON MYSTERY ILLNESS
Following our earlier email, the following press release has kindly been sent by Roger Stobbs from Forest Veterinary Clinic:
“We have seen six cases of dogs with acute renal failure following foot injuries in the last 3 months, the majority of these dogs are from the Fordingbridge area. At the moment no known cause has been identified (investigations are on-going), and some of the cases may be coincidental and unrelated to the others. The majority of cases have been fatal, so we are asking owners to be particularly vigilant, and if they notice their animal is unwell to bring them to see us sooner rather than later to be checked. If we have any suspicions we can run blood tests as a precaution. The number of cases is obviously a tiny proportion of the dogs walked in the New Forest every day, so we would ask owners not to panic, but to contact us if they have any concerns about their dogs.”
Footnote from NFDog:
NFDog understands that symptoms usually first present with a sore foot , maybe with lesions. Even if they appear minor or insignificant, or if your dog is at all unwell, please do not delay in taking him or her to your vet. Urgency is vital.
Sent by NFDOG. Contact:
New Forest Dog Owners Group
Southampton, Hampshire SO43 7AQ