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Harvey is a lovely people friendly little dog.
He has a quite determined character which I think is part of the terrier characteristic.
He loves to play with his toys and will interact with you when playing.
Loves to play ball which he will give up.
Harvey does pull on the lead.
He doesn’t get on with other male dogs when out on his walks.
Harvey will need a strong arm when walking him and possibly extra training.
Larry is around 11 years of age and getting on well with the other dogs here.
He walked in and settled down straight away with them even to the point of letting Pippin steal his dinner.
He was meant to be barking at other dogs when out on a walk which is why he came back but I have not had that trouble with him since being with me.
The first walk out with the others he barked at a friend’s dog twice and after a quick “No ” from me he was fine.
Later on during the walk he passed by a dog with no reaction. He would suit someone who is home all the time as he does like company.
Saying that though he does settle down after the first night and is quiet until 6.30.
I don’t bother to set the alarm now as he does the job for it.
I think at some point in his life he may have been with an older person and used to being a faithful companion.
NOW REHOMED !!
progress update: 15/06/2022
Hi Helen, Steve asked us to send you some photos of Ted.
He’s doing fabulously, acts like he owns the place.
An excellent big brother for Foxy, loves his walks, does well on his lead has excellent recall.
He goes fishing with Al, the best bivvy dog ever and loves going to the pub !!
Teddy is staying permanently with Ann his foster Mum.
We decided he was happy and settled with her.
NOW REHOMED
progress update: 06/06/2022
Elaine has sent me an update on Bruno.
He goes running regularly, is very loved and has won a prize in a hotel paws of fame competition!
progress update: 23/2/21
Bruno celebrated his 2nd Birthday last Saturday. He appears to have calmed down and is settling in nicely.
So far, we have only lost ½ bag of crisps and 1 yorkshire pudding off the kitchen counter 😊 He has definitely grown taller and is now at his correct weight (30kg). He is also walking much better on the lead – we no longer used the harness there’s still a little pulling/tugging and we’re using the spray when he lunges for cats which he is beginning to understand. We take him to Toplands Field where he is able to run free and socialise with other dogs, the field is water logged but the pleasure we get from seeing him playing and running free is amazing (he totally ignores us when we’re there!!). Brian takes him running 5-12km 3 times a week and once the weather gets better I will take him too.
He gets let out to play in the garden several times a day where he gets to do his zoomies. Bruno gets bored fairly easily so I need something to perk up his interest. One thing he really enjoys (weirdo), is Amazon cardboard boxes. I fold the box up and shove little treats, bits of carrots, etc and Sellotape it into little compartments and he spends ages ripping the box up to get the treats; like I said weirdo 😊
progress update: 14/06/2022
Chubby Checker now named Paddy ( one of Maddie’s puppies) has clearly settled in very well with his family.
He had the big op this week…
REHOMED !!
progress update: 05/06/2022
Happy 6th Gotcha Day Chester
You have been a real challenge but we are rewarded everyday … you bring such joy to our lives
Thank you xx
progress update: 10/07/2020
CHESTER’S STORY
I am just a little lad
My start in life was very bad
My owners – they just didn’t care
If I was – or wasn’t there
Almost every single night
They would argue, they would fight
But you could always guarantee
They’d take their anger out on me
To get away I really tried
But there was nowhere to hide
Very luckily for me
One day they did both agree
They didn’t want me anymore
So I was booted out the door
A nice lady came and took me away
In a dogs home I went to stay
There were many dogs like me
Waiting of a family
Waiting for someone to come
And give them all a happy home
People would come and take one away
I was always the one to stay
The months did turn into a year
And I was feeling safe in there
If interest someone did show
I didn’t really want to know
This was the place I wanted to be
Coz nobody was hurting me
But the dreaded day did come
When someone came to take me home
Oh no – Please do let me stay
My life was put in disarray
Please don’t let it start again
And I am put through all that pain
A shout, a kick and then a slap
Please don’t send me back to that
Part 2
I was given a basket full of toys
Even some that made a noise
They were very, very, very kind
But those early days were on my mind
So I made it very clear
That I didn’t want them near
Day after day after day after day
Behind the curtain I would stay
Another favourite place to be
Was tucked away behind the settee
I know it wasn’t very nice
But I bit my owners more than twice
So I waited for a clout
But they didn’t even shout
Six months went by and then a year
And I began to lose my fear
Every day they talked to me
And the patience that was shown to me
Any fool could clearly see
That no harm would ever come to me
Now they are my bestest friends
And this is where my story ends
At last I know I will always be
Part of a loving family
progress update: 25/05/2022
Last Saturday Mabel had a day out with Sarah who had volunteered to walk and do training with Mabel.
Mabel had a lovely day out walking along the beach and back and then time back at Sarah’s. Even with just a day of positive training Mabel being a bright and intelligent girl soon picked it up.
progress update: 17/05/2022
Mabel had her first off lead walk across the heath today.
With Pippin to guide her back to me she came when he did when called and soon after came when called on her own volition.
She met other dogs and was friendly towards them and eager to say hello.
progress update: 14/05/2022
Mabel has come on well and is mixing with the dogs here at the Rescue.
She walks past other dogs without barking now on her walks.
She had a short spell off lead and came back but still needs a bit more practise with recall.
She has plenty of energy and loves to greet visitors to the house.
She was recently spayed – this photo shows her recovering and sporting a cheerful buster collar.
Mabel arrived from a dog pound a couple of weeks ago.
She is full of life and loves people though not too sure cats would be on her list of friends.
She does need some training to approach dogs without barking to announce her arrival and yesterday she started this and did very well.
She picked up quickly that “No ” meant it is okay and nothing to be anxious about.
Soon she was walking past Frank without barking at all.
Her foster Mum is continuing to work on her with this.
Mabel is around 4 years or so of age.
progress update: 25/05/2022
Hi Helen just to update you on my Frank.
He is so loving and affectionate and wants to cuddle up all the time.
He’s still not keen on walking out though, every sound startles him.
He’s terrified of any type of stick, ie walking sticks etc.
He loves my 2 friends here and will happily visit them with me.
He knows to go to the back door and will walk around the gardens but sometimes his tail is between his legs and ears back, all he wants is to go home again.
He still doesn’t play but he does like to roll around a ball with treats put through the holes.
He is a dear little soul.
I really think something in his previous life traumatised him but he will never have another horrid day in his life.
Given up with the car for now as he became hysterical. It’s early days.
He trusts and loves me so I’m sure with patience and time he will start to enjoy things more.
He loves my daughter and grandchildren.
Wags his tail and likes his tummy rubbed.
progress update: 17/05/2022
My gorgeous Frank looking dapper on only his 2nd day.