Max

REHOMED

progress update: 20/11/12

Hi Helen.

I thought you would like an update on Max who we have had with us for over 5 years now.
As you can see from the photos he is a very happy confident chap who is at his happiest when surrounded by adoring people which is lucky as nearly every person we meet seems to be incapable of not making a fuss of him.
Apart from a few stiff joints he is still fit and healthy, if a bit slower than he was.
He has been a delight to have and even members of the family who were unsure of or didn’t like dogs are now sold.

Sorry it has taken so long to update you.
Mike Legg.

Missy

REHOMED

progress update: 16/11/12

Hello Foster Mummy Pat

I hope you like my photo of me with my special friend Minnie Mouse – she’s much bigger than me but I like sleeping under her particulary when I can arrange myself on my back with all legs in the air.

I have just had my second check-up with the vet man who is very kind to me. He says I still have an ear infection and so must now have another course of anti-biotics – different to last time. He also cleaned out my anal glands – thank goodness! They were really giving me gip.

I have got used to my routines now and enjoy myself – or sleep. Sleeping is something I do quite a lot of because I am an elderly lady but I do have two walks every day, mostly with my dad. On Thursdays I do the the paper delivery round with mum and dad and two/three times a week I go on the Age Concern bus which dad drives. It’s fun meeting all these new people on the bus who all make a fuss of me. I also visit and ‘aunt and uncle’ who are in their 90’s so are elderly like me.

I have got used to going down the garden on my own although I like to see that mum or dad are waiting at the door for me and I have found a way of letting them know when I need to go out so that the house is clean and dry. Bit of a nuisance that I don’t bark and I have no way of letting anyone know why.

If you would like to come and see me you will be very welcome.

Love Missy.

progress update: 7/10/12

Dear Helen

She has settled in exceedingly well enjoying physical contact with whoever is ready to rub her tummy or tickle her ears.
She has been on the AgeUK bus and loves the elderly passengers who are only too ready to make a fuss of her;
many of them have had dogs before and miss owning one now.
She takes a leisurely walk each morning (helping with the once a week paper round) to get the joints moving and has a more energetic one in the afternoon.
Evenings are for eating and napping and bedtime means a lovely snuggle up to ‘dad’ on his bed.
She enjoys being brushed and groomed – just another excuse for lots of fuss!!
Hope the attachment is sufficient for your needs but let me know if I need post the original.
Kind regards
Linda Hollows and Tony Miles

progress update: 1/10/12

DEAR FOSTER MUMMY PAT

JUST TO LET YOU KNOW I AM WELL SETTLED IN AND HAVE BEEN LOTS OF
PLACES. I VISITED THE STROKE CLUB AND MET LOTS OF PEOPLE WHO SEEMED
TO LIKE ME AND STROKED ME AND I LOVED THIS. I THEN WENT DOWN TO THE
BEACH FOR A WALK WITH MY DAD – NOT TOO KEEN ON THE WIND IN MY FACE BUT
WAS OK GOING IN THE OTHER DIRECTION. I MANAGED THE STEPS UP AND DOWN
TO THE BEACH WITHOUT ANY TROUBLE BUT I DON’T SEEM TOO KEEN ON THE
STAIRS IN THE HOUSE.

I ALSO DID THE ONCE-A-WEEK PAPER ROUND WITH MUM & DAD – QUITE GOOD FUN
WALKING UP AND DOWN PEOPLE’S GARDEN PATHS. HAVE ALSO VISITED A COUPLE
OF OTHER HOMES WITH DAD WHERE EVERYBODY SEEMED TO LIKE ME.

I LIKE THE CONSERVATORY IN THE AFTERNOON WHEN THE SUN COMES IN AND I
STRETCH OUT ON MY BACK AND LET THE SUN WARM ME UP. I HAVE DECIDED
THAT I LIKE AN EVENING MEAL BUT THERE IS ALWAYS A FEW DRY BITS LEFT
OUT SHOULD I NEED A QUICK SOMETHING DURING THE DAY. THERE’S A SOFT
BALL AND A SMALL TEDDY FOR ME BUT I HAVEN’T GOT INTO PLAY MODE YET.

THOUGHT I MIGHT GET AWAY WITH DOING QUICK PEE OUTSIDE DOOR BUT DAD
SOON CAUGHT ON AND NOW I AM TAKEN TO THE END OF THE GARDEN. HOWEVER,
HAVE DECIDED THERE ARE LOTS OF LOVELY SMELLS HERE SO DON’T MIND THAT I
HAVE TO WALK BACK TO GET TO MY BED.

I HAVE A MORNING AND AN AFTERNOON WALK – BIT STIFF GETTING STARTED BUT
OK AFTER A WHILE. OFF ON THIS THING CALLED A ‘MINI BUS’ THIS
AFTERNOON – HOPE I LIKE IT. WILL LET YOU KNOW. MY DAD HAS YOUR EMAIL
AS WELL AND HE MAY WRITE TO YOU AS WELL. NEED TO HAVE A NAP NOW. LOVE
MISSY

progress update: 25/9/12

Missy has now found a home !!

Missy went to her new home today and wasted no time at all in getting
comfy on the sofa and having a little nap x sweet dreams missy x

Missy,Zander and Lucky hogging the sofa – older dogs make great pets!

The beautiful Missy is a little gem to have around and great with other dogs but as yet not to be trusted of the lead as she has no recall but is learning her name,
she is developing a personality more every day and is to be found in her basket paws in the air asleep on her back.
Missy is around eight years old.

 

Elli

Elli has found a home !!

Elli is a great little wire haired terrier type, approx 5yr,
she is good in all way,spotless in the house,
travels well in her crate in the car,
good on and off the lead,
a friendly playful dog Elli loves her toys and a game of ball when out,
I can find no fault with this little treasure,
Elli slept thru all the fireworks, curled up on the sofa

 

Cwmbran the Kelpie

NOW REHOMED

progress update: 9/11/12

Hi Helen,
Congratulations on your award – it’s so well deserved.
Have enclosed picture of our lovely boy.
He has been back to Wales this year on holiday and walked up Snowdon.
He’s also been to the Peak District and the Forest of Dean and many other places too.
He has fitted in so well with us.
Yours,
Sue and Jeff Light

progress update: 16/12/11

Hi Helen and Heleanor,

Thought I’d give you a belated update on Cwmbran.

He’s settled in really well with us and especially loves our grandchildren.
His coat is now really soft and shiny – have never known a dog moult as much as he did when he first arrived. He really enjoys his walks – 6 miles in the morning and 3 or 4 in the afternoon, and he’s great with other dogs. Our 10 year old collie adores him although he is so laid back – our daughter says he’s on prozac! – that we’re not sure he feels the same about her.
They do sleep together though.

As you told me Heleanor he’s car mad but we have to travel with him on the floor as he gets very anxious about traffic and pants excessively – we’re considering getting a soft travel crate.
Despite being so laid-back at home when we’re out he charges about like a whirling dervish.

We hope he’s as happy with us as we are with him.
Wishing you both a Merry Christmas,

Sue and Jeff Light

progress update: 3/8/11

Cwmbran has now found a home !!

progress update from Cwmbran’s fosterer Heleanor: 24/7/11

Just to say Cwmbran has settled in beautifully.
Great in the house and car, walks well on a lead a very loving boy.
Learning to leave the cats alone but very respectful of my girls.
His name means valley of the crows.

Heleanor

Cwmbran is a 7 year old Kelpie who came into the rescue as a result of a marriage break up.
He has lived with five other dogs and children.
Helen would keep him if she could as he is well mannered, quiet and gentle.

Cwmbran has now found a home !!