Minnie

REHOMED


progress update 7/8/10

Hi Helen, thought I ought to send you a little update on how Miss Minnie is getting on!

From the second she came through the door and met Mr Big, she has fitted in perfectly.

Mr Big was a little unsure at first as he is so much smaller than her, but it didnt take him long to fall in love. Minnie loves to barge Mr Big out of the way when cuddles and treats are being dished out. Miss Minnie has the habit of ‘swooning’ when she gets lots of cuddles and noone can budge her!

The two dogs didnt share toys for the first few days, on your suggestion but three weeks in they have started to chew eat others bones and Minnie sits patiently waiting for her treat knowing that we ‘treat’ Mr Big first.

Miss Minnie is a complete water baby and will even stand in a puddle just to get some water action. I dont know what she is crossed with, something water loving thats for sure! Mr Big doesnt share her love of the water but happily paddles his tiny feet on the waters edge to show willing. Alas, his low to the ground belly and white fluffyness means he ends up having a bath after most walks, but he considers that its a small price to pay for such happiness.

Mr Big has never learned to play as he was hand reared so Minnie started to teach him ‘chase’ and ‘sniff’ games. Mr Big now chases Minnie around the garden and on field walks and that is such a lovely sight. He isnt scared by her and she is very gentle, even when herding him when he doesnt do as he is told. Minnie is extremely well behaved and gets quite cross when naughty Mr Big lets the ‘doggie’ side down!

Scarlet loves walking with you and your pack, and loved swimming with Tess, Mutley and Minnie last week. Minnie has enjoyed racing through the fields and water with her new chums Oscar, Lottie, Lulu, Dolly, Dooley, Jasper, Tessa, Mutley, Spike, Skippy, Fudge and Kasha. She desperately wants to be part of Dooleys Swimming Gang, so we are looking forward to our trip to the river with Dooley soon. xx

progress update: 15/7/10

Minnie went to her new home tonight

This is a photo of her and Scarlet, her new young family member

Scarlets new favourite bedtime story is Dooley’s Diaries which she loves and she is eagerly awaiting his Cornwall diaries!


My name is Minnie and I have come from a home who couldn’t give me the time I needed.
I lived with with five children and cats and I am a bit if a home body, No long holidays for me I like my home surroundings.
Saying that I have settled into the rescue well and tolerate Dooley’s boastful and bossy nature I find the best thing to do when he is going on and on is to completely ignore him.
Helen let me off the lead for the first time yesterday and as she expected I have perfect recall.

Jaz

Jaz has now been homed !!

Hi I am Jaz and I went to a home a year ago when I was still a young pup.
My lady’s working hours have changed and she felt it better that I came back to the rescue even though it broke her heart and mine to do so.
I am scared of lots of noises – silly isn’t it but Jeff who I am staying with is taking me to the pub everyday to get me used to noises and I am doing very well!
He has five dogs here and I like all of them and there is a horse too!

Well done!

The following DAWGdogs have passed their kennel club bronze exam at

The Friendly Dog Club Training Classes –

Dottie (dobie cross)and John,

Meg and Carol,

Tighe (irish terrier) and Judy

Jack (black and tan med size cross from New Milton) and Andrea.

Collingbourne K9 Festival – Saturday September 18th 2010

The Collingbourne K9 Festival on Saturday September 18th 2010.
Full details at www.CKK9.co.uk.
Registrations on-line until 1st September or from 08:30 on the day of the show.
Judging at 10:30 prompt. Venue Parsonage Farm, Collingbourne Kingston, Wiltshire SN8 3SD

The show is in aid of Help for Heroes, Wiltshire Air Ambulance, Wiltshire Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue and SBT Rescue.
A Three Ring Show with 18 classes, we also have a Guiness World Record Attempt for the “Largest Sit Stay”, We only have 647 dogs to beat!

This is the first year of what will become an annual event we are awarding two new and prestigious trophy’s : –

“The Collingbourne K9 Perpetual Cup” and a cash prize of £100.00 for the Best in Show and “ The Marney Wells Perpetual Obedience Trophy” and a cash prize of £100.00 for the winner of the Obedience Classes.

Pedigree Classes
1) Any Variety Puppy 6 – 12 months, Dogs
2) Any Variety Sporting, Dogs
3) Any Variety Non-Sporting, Dogs
4) Any Variety Puppy 6 – 12 months, Bitches
5) Any Variety Sporting, Bitches
6) Any Variety Non-Sporting, Bitches
Best Puppy, Best Dog, Best Bitch, Best in Show, Reserve

Companion Dog Obedience Classes
7) Starters Obedience Class – Junior Handler
8) Starters Obedience Class – Senior Handler

Novelty Classes
9) Best Cross-Breed
10) Prettiest Bitch
11) Most Handsome Dog
12) Best Rescue Dog
13) Best Veteran (over seven years)
14) Scruffiest Dog
15) Best Six Legs
16) Waggiest Tail
17) Canine Family Fancy Dress
18) Dog the Judge would most like to take home

There are many canine displays throughout the day, a shopping village, food & catering stands and a licensed bar!

Have you seen Milo?

LOST DOG

Milo, an entire dark liver and white springer spaniel has been missing since 7.45am yesterday (Wednesday).
He went missing in the Holbury/Kings Copse Inclosure area.
He is predominantly white with a brown head which has no blaze but a little bit of white round his nose.
He has a brown spot on his right hand side.
His tail has not been docked.
He is not wearing a collar but has been microchipped.

If you see him please phone:
02380 890997 or 07729812828

Rosie

REHOMED

progress update 27/7/10

Just wanted to drop you a line to update you on how well Casey is settling with us so far. I’ve attached some photo’s but have been unable to get a photo of all three of them together as they won’t all sit still long enough!!

We collected her last Friday on the 16/07 and her confidence has grown daily. Our other dogs Charlie and Roxie have accepted her into the family really well although Roxie is a little ‘miffed’ that she’s not the baby any more but thinks that all the extra treats are worth the repositioning in her pack!!! She greats all visitors with a wonderful waggy tail and can’t wait to get out into the garden to play. Her only vice (so far!) is her ‘love’ of water (which Carol did warn us about!!) – she loves to climb into the water bowl and empty it out over the kitchen floor!! She’s been wonderful with our children and our foster child whose only 16 mths old and is the perfect addition.

She gives wonderful kisses and thoroughly enjoys her cuddles which is great because she’s getting lots!! Thank you for saving her and allowing us into her life.

Kind regards,

The Leonard Family

Scruffy (a.k.a Ted )

REHOMED

progress update 27/7/10

Hi Helen,

I thought you’d like an update on ‘Ted’, and how he is settling in at my house in the three weeks that I have had him.

Soon after I brought ‘Ted’ home I changed his name to Scruffy – it suited him, and he only took about 2 weeks to respond to it. He is a delightful dog, and we get along really well. He follows me everywhere in the house, garden and even at work. He greets anyone who visits me with such affection, and is brilliant with my grandchildren.

Just last week I treated him to a session at the local dogs beauty parlour – and the photo attached shows you the results. A clean dog, having had a hair cut, pedicure and bath. He is so proud of himself now, and tears around the garden like a pup!

The only problem I have with him is on taking him out. I haven’t let him off the lead yet, as he strains constantly when he sees another dog – and if one comes near he tends to go for it. I hope this will sort itself out soon, as I am going to try letting him off the lead next weekend. I’m waiting until then, as I have insurance starting on 1st August!

I’ll keep you up to date every so often; Scruffy is the best thing that has happened to me for a long while – a good companion and friend.

Yours

Brenda

progress update: 4/7/10

TED HAS NOW FOUND A HOME !!

progress update: 29/6/10

progress update: 21st May 10

Ted settled quickly into his foster home, he is a happy chap and loves to sit on your lap for a cuddle,

he is a real character, he gets on with the other dogs and is great with the grandchildren,

he is very friendly and  greets everyone with a waggy tail.

Hi Helen we got Ted home and he is fine travelling in the car,
good with the kids and other people as well as playing with the other dogs on our walk…
good off the lead too.
Happy little Chappie is Ted will make a good companion for anyone.
We hope he can find a loving home soon x
regards Bonnie,Chris and the kids (foster family).

Sophie

progress update 25/7/10

Sophie has now been rehomed !!

progress update 20/7/10

Hi everyone sorry I’ve not been in touch but my foster family took me on holiday with them.
We had a great time and I was a little star.
We had 4 Acres of fields and a stream to play in ,just us dogs and mum and dad and of course all our friends who came to visit .
I’ve learned how to swim now though I’m not to keen.
I hope you like the new pictures of me .
I think I look really good.
catch you later.
Sophie.

o yes I forgot to say I know some horses now and sheep and cows and I was a very good girl when I met them.

My name is Sophie and I’m a Sprollie, you’re going to ask what is that?
Well let me tell you I’m a spaniel collie cross and by the looks of things I’ve got the best of both in me, intelligent, funny and gorgeous
my foster mum (Angela) thinks I’m great
I adore to go for walks with my friends and I have very good recall off lead.
I’m house trained and I sleep in my crate.
Mum says that I’m a cheeky girl, always stealing shoes even though we have a box of toys to choose from.
When my friends are tired and mum is trying to get the house work done I’m quite happy to find things to entertain myself.
I would really like to be re-homed with another well mannered and rounded dog .
I can still be a little shy. but when one of my four legged friends show me its ok, I’m the next one there doing whatever they were up to!
So do you think I might be the pup for you ??
If so give Helen a call and come and meet me and my foster family,
as I’m ready to be re-homed.
Lots of Licks Sophie.

REHOMED.

VETS WARN DOG OWNERS ABOUT DANGERS OF ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS

VETS WARN DOG OWNERS ABOUT DANGERS OF ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is warning dog owners of the danger that the artificial sweetener, Xylitol, can pose to their pets.  Xylitol is not considered harmful to humans, but if ingested by a dog the substance is dangerous because it triggers a sudden release of insulin which causes a dramatic drop in blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) and can lead to liver damage.

Xylitol is increasingly used as a sweetener in sugar-free chewing gum and other confectionary; it is used in dental hygiene products and is also found as an excipient in many medicines.   Of particular concern are the sugar substitute products that contain Xylitol which are used in home baking as well as in manufactured goods.  Cakes, biscuits and other goodies made with it are toxic to dogs.  Owners may not be aware of these dangers and may not associate clinical deterioration with ingestion of these foodstuffs.

Other animals such as ferrets and cats may be similarly affected and the Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS) is monitoring all referred cases.

BVA Past President Nicky Paull commented:

“While most dog owners are now aware that foods such as chocolate and grapes can be toxic to their pets few are aware of the dangers if their dog eats a cake or muffin containing Xylitol.

“If you think your dog may have eaten chewing gum or a sweet or cake containing Xylitol and appears unwell, perhaps vomiting or lacking coordination,  then contact your vet for advice immediately and be ready to provide information on what’s been consumed.”

The BVA Animal Welfare Foundation and the Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS) have produced an easy reference guide to keeping pets safe from harmful substances.  The ‘Pets and poisons:  keeping your animal safe’ leaflet can be easily downloaded from the BVA AWF website at www.bva-awf.org.uk or you can request a copy from the Foundation.

Alexander Campbell, Head of Service at VPIS, added:

“With the increasing number of products containing Xylitol on the market the VPIS recognises the extreme importance of raising awareness of the danger to dogs of ingesting this substance, particularly in the light of a case we handled the other evening which involved a dog eating a muffin made with this sugar substitute.

“This is yet another instance where a food or food additive deemed safe for human consumption proves to be dangerous for other species. Pets should really only be given foodstuffs formulated for them.

“It is possible that other animals such as ferrets or cats might be affected similarly, but few cases are yet documented. The VPIS continues to monitor all referred cases in all animals with the aim of clarifying the situation in other species as and when more data become available.

“The VPIS would like to see manufacturers of these products provide some visible warnings and information on the packaging and to inform the retail outlets they supply of the potential risks to dogs.”

ENDS

Notes to Editors:

1.         For more information please contact the BVA media office

2.         The BVA Animal Welfare Foundation is the veterinary profession’s charity committed to improving the welfare of animals through veterinary science, education and debate.

3.         ‘Pets and poisons: keeping your animals safe’ is one of a series of BVA AWF leaflets designed to assist pet owners. Other leaflets include:

  • What makes my pet happy?
  • Taking your pets abroad: your guide to diseases encountered abroad
  • Ornamental fish keeping
  • An introduction to goat keeping
  • Caring for your ferret

All BVA AWF literature can be downloaded.  Individual copies of the leaflets can also be obtained by contacting the BVA AWF directly on 020 7636 6541 or email bva-awf@bva.co.uk.

4.         The Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS) was launched in 1992 and provides 24-hour telephone advice for veterinary professionals on the diagnosis and management of poisoned animals. It is a subscription-based service and does not take enquiries from members of the public or pet owners, who are encouraged to call their local veterinary practice for advice.

The VPIS also publishes reviews and reports using data collected from poisons enquiries in scientific journals and magazines, monitors trends in poisoning and teaches at various universities and veterinary colleges.

The VPIS is part of the Medical Toxicology Information Service (MTIS) of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.

5.         The VPIS has drawn attention to Xylitol poisoning in dogs in a letter to the Veterinary Record of 17 July 2010.

Helena Cotton
Media & International Affairs Officer
British Veterinary Association
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Lost Lily Cavalier

Missing Black & Tan Cavalier – King Charles Spaniel,
Dog, King Charles Spaniel, black and tan, female, 1-2 years, small, private seller, Lost from Edenbridge in Kent.

Lily our beautiful Black & Tan Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has been missing since 16:45 Friday 25th June.
She is 1yr old and was only spayed a short while ago.She was wearing a pink collar with I.D tags and is microchipped.
If anyone thinks they may of seen her or someone with her or even sees or hears an ad for a dog matching Lily description for sale please please please get in touch – we and our kids are heartbroken and so worried about her.
Thank you Lorraine
Edenbridge, 01732 866952 / 07986 283813.

Location:
Kent, Edenbridge

Contact:

Phone: 01732 866952