Category: dogs

Murphy

Murphy has now found a home !!

progress update: 26/11/11

Murphy has grown up so much since coming here to foster, he is now clean in the house, he is confident and happy
when out, happy to meet and greet most dogs, he can still be a little unsure if a bigger dog comes along, but mostly
hes just gets on with his walk and plays with the girls or chases the ball.

In the house hes happy to be crated at night or when i go out, he does not chew, but he may pinch things when your
not looking, saying that hes always happy to give it up after a short chase, hes is very good with toys, food no possessive
behaviour at all, and most importantly he is fantastic with the kids, he absolutley worships my daughter who is 9 and will
do anything for a cuddle with her, he really is adorable we all love him and feel he would make a lovely addition to any family.

regards
Niki

progress update: 18/11/11

Hi Helen here are a few pics from out trip to Ferndown this morning, he travelled well in the car he was off lead and as
good as gold, he was also quiet and clean throughout the night, a real sweetheart.
regards
Niki

 

Hi, I am Murphy and I arrived with my brother Mickey.
We have lived on a farm where we pretty much pleased ourselves as to how we spent our days.
We are 7 months old, get on very well with other dogs and love all humans.
I am bunking in at the rescue with Seamus a Terrible Terrier as Mark calls them.
I haven’t yet learnt the rules of the dog room which state that blankets must not be thrown on the floor and chewed but I am learning that this extracts a “No ” from Helen.
Today I buried myself under one and was chewing it from behind I didn’t think she could see what I was doing.

Murphy has now found a home !!

Asha

Asha has now found a home !!

progress update: 4/12/11

Hi Helen,

We have had Asha for over two weeks now, but it feels like we have had her for ages.
Asha really has settled in very well with us, she is so gentle with our little girl, Naomi, who is nearly 2 years old.
She is such a well behaved girly and travels very well in my car; which has meant we go on a lot of adventures to lots of different places.
She is a great running companion for my husband and I which means she is keeping us all fit.
We spend hours kicking a football for her as that is her absolute favorite thing to do, she also loves squeaky soft toys for indoors.
We are pleased to say that Asha isn’t the only DAWG dog in our family now.
On Friday we all welcomed Ollie into my sister-in-law’s home, Asha and Ollie both liked running round the garden after balls together.
I am looking forward to years of love and fun with this lovely doggie of ours!!
Thank you so much to everyone at DAWG dogs for all you do.
You are all so wonderful.

Thanks again for everything,
From Tanya, Dave, Naomi, Asha the Doggie and Cassie the cat

progress update: 27/11/11

Winston the Westie (a.k.a Scotty)

Winston has now found a home !!

Just some pictures to show you how the lovely Winstons coat is starting to regrow on his face,
he had a lovely time today in the sun out at Matchams forest so a few pictures of him enjoying himself.

progress update: 12/11/11

Hi, I am still here at the Rescue.
I was in a terrible state when I arrived my coat was so badly matted that I didn’t look like a West Highland Terrier and my skin was sore.
I have had a hair cut and treatment from my Doctor and now I look like a different dog.
My hair is growing back and my skin is loads better.
I don’t mind children but like them better when they are above 9 years old.
I love small furry creatures but only to chase them so I guess I had better limit myself to a home without a cat or small furries.

progress update: 11/11/11

Winston is a lovely fella , but all terrier , such a cheecky fella.
He travels well in the car, is clean indoors, sleeps either in his crate or in the kitchen. He is not good with small furries.
But meets and greats the dogs we meet each on our walks.
His undercoat is begining to grow back.
He is a good watch dog often hearing people at the door before my girls do.

progress update: 5/11/11

It is recommended that Winston does not go with small furries or children under 7,
he has improved with the cats that he is being fostered with but its still work in progress

progress update: 1/11/11

Hi
Just an update on the lovely Winston, he has settled in very well, learning to sit and wait for his food, eating alongside my girls too without panicking that they will eat his.
His skin looks better every day and I am sure his undercoat is starting to come through.
He is a lovely fella who loves his walks, travels well in the car.
Is a fantastic little watch dog, not barking all the time only when needed.
Sleeps all night either in his crate or in the kitchen without a peep.

Heleanor

progress update: 16/10/11

Hi
As promised the photos of this lovely fella after he had been to see Sarah for a make over, boy did he need it.
Despite this he was a sweetie standing while he was brushed and trimmed so he can look his best for a new forever home.
He is a real terrier ,despite the fact he is only little he has a big attitude loves his food and enjoying investigating all the new sights and smells.
He is clean at home, sleeps in his crate, good in the car and walks well on a lead.
Heleanor

progress update: 14/10/11
Hi
Just an update on the little Westie, he is a sweet little man in need of a lot of tlc.
He has no undercoat on his body or on a lot of his face.
The matts on his body , tail and head I have cut off.
He has had a bath so he is a lot less fragrant, this was not something he enjoyed but was good anyway.
He walks well on the lead and has met quite a few dogs without a problem.
He travels well in the car. But is not good at all with the cats , chickens , rabbits and guinea pigs .
He is going to cute paws to have a hair cut so will send you some photos after.

Heleanor

Winston has now found a home !!

Bernard

Bernard will be going to his new home soon !!

progress update: 12/11/11

Hi, I am staying with Niki and her family.
I am 7 years old and my family couldn’t keep me any longer.
I had lived with them since I was a puppy.
I get on well enough with the children here but like Winston would prefer children 9 years up so much easy to understand then the really young ones.
Cats I don’t like so don’t ask me to live with them Yuk !!

Hi Helen just a quick update on Bernard now I know him a little better, well we had a really good day yesterday,
Bernard settled very quickly after being dropped off, he spent much of the afternoon in the garden with the girls
whilst I did some tidying, we then went for a walk which he thoroughly enjoyed, he takes a lot of interest in the
wildlife and can be a bit vocal if he sights a Squirrel or birds.

Bernard was very good last night quiet and clean, hes also happy to go in and out his crate throughout the day,
this morning we went out in the car where again he behaved impeccably, we met Heleanor and her dogs and
had a lovely walk by the river, he was very social with all the dogs and people we met, he really is a lovely
little chap who would make a lovely addition to a family with older children, Bernards only vice is he does’nt
like cats, so he is best homed without one.

We are really enjoying having him here as he really is no trouble at all
regards
Niki

Bernard is a seven year old Jack Russel, good with children and dogs but not with cats.
He came from a family home (due to circumstances beyond their control they were reluctantly forced to give him up)

Misty

Misty has now found a home !!

progress update: 10/11/11

Hello Helen
Just to let you know Misty has settled in really well and is now part of our family – she loves her walks and is getting more confident with each day.
She happily says hello to any dog she meets and loves evening play chasing her ball, though she hasn’t quite grasped the concept that she needs to drop the ball for it to be thrown again!
I’ve attached a couple of photos.

She was spayed 3 weeks ago and all has healed well.

Kind regards
Sherron

progress update: 1/9/11
Hi Helen,
Misty had a brilliant first night – no accidents and no noise – perfect !
She is a super little girl.
Thanks,
Tanya

Hi Helen,

Misty (named by my 3yr old who loves watch ‘Mist the Sheepdog’) has settled in nicely today.
My children (2 and 3 years) adore her and she is beautifully gentle and affectionate towards them.

She has made good friends with Bebe (my Boxer X) and behaved really well on our walk this afternoon.

She is a very cuddly girl and will instantly try and lie on your feet the moment you sit down!

Will send more photo’s and updates soon,
Tanya

p.s. I have attached a photo of her having cuddles with my mum!

Misty has now found a home !!

Trixie

REHOMED

progress update: 5/11/11

Hi Helen,

When I met you at the Amberwood Dog Show, I said I’d send you photo(s) of Trixie, so here she is.
I’ve got another lovely more close-up one printed but I can’t find it on the computer.
Anyway she’s quite transformed nowadays from the terrified and so aggressive character she once was into an (almost) perfect friend.

progress update: 21/6/11
Hi Helen
I’ve been quite excited this evening because, having a new computer, for the 1st time I was able to log onto your website.
And I actually found Trixie under Dogs Homed in Dec. 2008
There I noted you said, Photos to follow, which makes me rather ashamed because of course you never heard any more about her.   So I’ll update you now.
She was quoted as being 2 years old when I had her on 12th Dec. but actually in the documents I found her date of birth listed as 1st July, which made her barely 18 months then.
And she certainly was a problem child, terrified of everything and everybody and most of all other dogs.
Taking her for a walk was a nightmare as she was so frightened she would attack them.
Then when she could be gradually let off the lead there was the uphill task of getting her to come back when called.
About 18 months of almost daily traumas for us both.
But on her 3rd birthday she took a vow of obedience and devotion, and for the last year she has become a highly intelligent and much loved angel.
This has all been prompted by reading about the DAWG Fun Dog Show on 4th Sept. which I certainly hope to come to.
I reckon Trixie would certainly qualify to enter the class of “dogs who have come the furthest”, as well as one that’s “been most problematic”.
Between now and then I’m sure I ought to be able to send you some photos, though I’ll need some help in doing that.
Anyway I thought you’d like to hear about one of your rehoming success stories.
All the best in keeping up the good work.
Heather

progress update: 13th Dec 2008

Trixie has gone to her new home today !!

Trixie is a two year old collie cross.

She was bought for a girl who lost interest in her!

She was then stuck in a run in field and left alone apart from when she was being fed.

She is very timid with new people and needs to become more socialised

with other dogs.

REHOMED


Coco and Paws

Paws now has a home pending home-check!!

Coco will be going to her new home soon !!

progress update on Paws 18/10/11

He really is a super little chap.
Loves cuddles (as you can see from the photo!) and being made a fuss of!
My 3yr old walks him without problem and he has been very well behaved with other dogs that we have met on our walks.
He is good with cats and hasn’t paid any attention at all to my chinchilla.
He is very laid back around the house.
He will make a wonderful addition to someone’s family!
Thanks,
Tanya

progress update on Paws 15/10/11

Hi Helen,

Please find attached a couple of photo’s of Paws.
What a super little chap! I sent him for a shampoo and set upon arrival yesterday and he behaved impeccably at the groomer’s.

Paws loves nothing better than a cuddle and giving you an affectionate lick.
He has been very loving with the children; and is good with cats and other dogs.

He is very obedient and slept without a fuss throughout the night. He has been clean in the house.

I will update again soon,

Thanks,
Tanya

Coco and Paws have always lived together and we would love to find a home that would adopt both of them.

They are good with children, dogs and cats and have settled into their foster homes today.