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 !

Tara has been rehomed

progress update

progress update: 31st Jan 10

You and Debbie will be pleased to hear that Tara has quickly made herself at home. She was very keen to fit into our routines. She has found her favourite chair and now feels secure enough to stay in it when we are in other rooms.

She has a new, huge bed. Mind you, we found her joining us under the quilt on her first night!

She thinks that Crackers (our small black & tan mongrel) is lovely. As you know, she is in the height of her season, so keeps offering herself to the poor old chap (he’s a neutered 15!).

She also loves our five year old son. She likes to curl up in the chair with him in the evening. They are great friends. She first met him outside the school gates. Another mother was in tears when she saw his delighted reaction.

She has been introduced to walking in the New Forest. She is very keen to get a move on. A walk that used to last 1 hour only took 45 minutes. Extensions to our routes are required! She learns fast. Despite warnings, she walked too close to a New forest Pony. She jumped away as it tried to give her a kick. She now gives them a wide berth.

Thank you for introducing us. She’s a wonderful dog.

Bob & Lisa Fleming

Tara is a labrador sized cross breed about two years old.

She gets on well with other dogs, cats and kids and is an absolute darling who will be very easy to train

beautiful temperament and extremely affectionate

She has been hit by a car in the last six months and has a plate in her front right leg,

but she’s completely recovered and runs around like a looney!

Charlie, Shadow and Ben have now all found homes !!!

These three gorgeous pups arrived on Saturday and have already made themselves at home.

They are very outgoing and confident, and love playing with our dogs and grandchildren.

They are just furry bundles of fun, and love their food and lots of cuddles.

progress update: 16th Feb 10

SKYE WAS FOUND SAFE AND SOUND TODAY IN KEEBLE ROAD

THANK YOU EVERYONE !!!!

progress update: 14th Feb 10

SKYE HAS GONE MISSING

SKYE escaped from her forever home this afternoon in east howe lane.

Please could you ring the rescue if anyone sees her

progress update: 13th Feb 10

Skye and Bindie have now been rehomed !!

progress update: 1st Feb 10

Bindie has now found a home !!!

Skye and Bindie, two 11 month old sisters
both clean and full of energy will make lovely pets!

progress update: 13th Feb 10

Willow has now found a home !!

I am Willow an 8 month old American Bulldog. I am the third of my breed that Helen has had stay with her and as she said each and everyone of us she would of kept if she could. I am living with seven other dogs and even the annoying squeaky Buster doesn’t rile me. I am also perfectly behaved with cats, horses, young children and most animals apart from those black and white things they call cows who I am frightened of .
So, if you have cows you will need to give me time to get used to them. Helen says I am lucky to not have met the red colour ones, her and Mutley were chased out of a field last year by one, she likes the black and white ones that we have here in Dorset.
I am not bothered about being left for a few hours especially if I have had a meal because then I like to take a siesta for a while.
I also know my house manners and don’t chew the house or wee in it. The thought of doing that how uncouth!! Oh and one last thing I am excellent of the lead too.

Steve who now helps fostering dogs on the weekends took some lovely photos of me but hasn’t sent them in yet . I overheard him say to Helen that if he did someone would want me and then he wouldn’t get the chance to have me to stay next weekend.

Lucy has now been rehomed !!!

As you can see, Lucy gets on very well with other dogs !!

progress update: 6th Feb 10

Helen hi

I am sorry we haven’t been in touch for ages.
I thought you might like an update on Bess.
She has settled in very well and is a lovely part of the family now.
It has been lovely watching her character come out over the past 8 months.
She has a lot of Marley in her and gets into a lot of mischief at times!
She is a very clever dog and full of energy and affection.
She gets on very well with other dogs and has made lots of local ‘friends’.
She loves long walks, playing with other dogs and chasing the ball, as well as getting wet, muddy and eating.
Please let us know when you next have a show and we will finally get down to visit with Bess.
I have attached a few photos of Bess over the last few months, including one of her watching her favourite film, Marley!!

progress update: 13th May 09

Bess is settling in nicely and is lovely.
She is learning to sit before crossing the road and before food and is beginning to walk well on the lead.
She loves chasing a ball and enjoys a good chew of anything that comes to hand –
including us at times but she is beginning to understand we don’t want to be chewed!
She had a good check up at the Vets last week who confirmed what we thought, that she
is probably a retriever/collie cross.
She has loads of energy and today had her first run around off the lead with a friend’s dog.
She had such fun and is getting over her initial fear of bigger dogs, and
was brilliant at returning when she was called.

We will keep you up to date as she progresses and send more pictures.
I have attached a photo of her in some local woods after attacking a
muddy puddle!

Regards

Alison

progress update: 19th Apr 09

Bess has now found a new home !!

progress update:

Bess is due into the Rescue on Apr 18th

Bess is about 5/6 months old, gentle as a lamb & good with cats.