progress update: 11/6/10

Rusty has gone to her new home today !

Rusty is a short legged JRT.

She arrived from Ireland last week having gone into doggy foster care after the death of her elderly owner.
She is about 3 years old and still very nervous but gaining in confidence every day.

She is very playful and will spend ages playing with a ball on her own
but she also loves walks and can run incredibly fast despite her little legs.
She is good at night and sleeps in her basket downstairs.

She is very clean and eats well.  She tolerates her foster brother, but  would probably prefer to be an only dog and not have children to compete with for attention!

RUSTY HAS NOW BEEN REHOMED

REHOMED

progress update 6/5/10

Hi helen just sending you those photos of sophie and sparky and as you can see they are doing really well, their happy little dogs, one of the photos is the two dogs with our two dogs abbey and poppy their like one big happy family.

shelly

progress update 31/5/10

Sparky + Sophie

have now found a home !

Sparky and Sophie are 6 year old Cavalier crosses.

Originally homed by us 5 years ago but the lady who took them on is now seriously ill and unable to cope.
Sparky doesn’t see too well in the day but seems to see see quite well at night we have been told by his previous lady.

We would like to find them a home together as Sparky follows Sophie’s lead and they have been together since birth.

They get on very well with other dogs and are extremely friendly and nice tempered.

We don’t know what they are like with children but think that they will be fine with older children.

REHOMED

progress update 5/6/10

First there was handbag dogs then teacup dogs now we have plant pot dogs!
This is Scruff relaxing while I do the gardening.x

progress update 7/5/10

Scruff has been rehomed

Hi thought you might like to see photo of little dog ie Scruff after his adventure down a fox/badger hole.
After an hour and half stood in pouring rain with whistle and at least 10 other people looking for him he came back.
A little sorry for himself but I am sure it wont deter him.x

Bruno + Duchess

have now found homes

Hi we are Duchess and Bruno and we are looking for a new home/s.
Duchess is a 10 month old collie mix bitch she is very lively gets on with children and other dogs but not cats. She is well trained knowing the usual commands and is good off the lead. She is bouncy at the moment but am sure she will grow out of it.
She has not as yet had her first season therefore has not been spayed.All in all a very loving and loyal dog and will make someone happy.
Bruno is a 4 year old Rhodisian ridgeback cross he is on a special diet at the moment due to being slightly overweight but is having alot of excercise that has seen a dramatic difference.
He is very laid back and easy going, good off the lead and is very well trained. Poor Bruno does suffer from sensitive skin from time to time which is being treated and is clearing up well. Bruno is such a lovely dog there is no cause for concern in any area due to his sweet nature.
I am very upset to let go these two best friends as I am suffering personal issues and cannot look after then and give them the attention that is required.
I am hoping that either together or separate they will find loving homes.
Please contact Helen if you think you can help these adorable dogs.
Thank you

Alfie has now found a home !!

Alfie is a seven year old Yorkshire Terrier who loves other dogs

Henry is now happily rehomed!

progress update: 21st May 10

Hi Helen

I can not believe we have had him only for just over 2mths it seems like he has always been living with us. Henry makes us smile everyday.
Henry has settled really well after a few weeks of adjusting.
He did suffer a bit from an upset stomach but with advice from our vets and putting him on
the right food all is now well and he has gained 3k (now weighs 23K) plus his
coat is looking good no dry skin, Henry loves to be groomed!

Henry enjoys his walks and loves to play in the park with his ball.
At the weekends he gets treated by the bakers with a sausage plus treats from the
newsagents.
Everyone in town thinks he is adorable, mind you he is always on his good behavior when we are out.
We are carrying on Jeffrey’s good work and continuing to train i.e. sit at kerbs, stay etc.
Now sits with very little commands.
He has also had trips to the beach and the moors.
All new experiences for him. Was a little unsure to begin with but is getting to
like the sea and the Moors a lot more now.
Henry tends to tiptoe if he is not sure of the terrain he is walking on.

We still have one or two issue to overcome such as whining when he travels
in the car and tends to bark at visitors to the house although he has gained
confidence in myself and Rose he is still wary of other people, but we are
working on this and he is getting better, it will just take a little more
time.

I think if Henry could write this he would say I really like my new home and
I have become much more confident and relaxed although I still get anxious
about some things.

Will update again soon
Best wishes
Roy.

progress update: 25th Jan 10

Henry has now gone to live in Devon!

Henry has been with Jeff and his dogs for a few weeks, during which time he has learnt his dog manners.
He didn’t really know anything when he arrived. Henry now knows he must sit and wait for his dinner and responds to commands.
He also behaves well on the lead. He sometimes stands and walks on his hind legs but he hasn’t been taught that, that’s his own little trick!
Henry is more comfortable around men at the moment, possibly because the lady he lived with before was struggling to cope with the whole adolescent litter.
He was hesitant when we arrived to take his pictures but curious enough to come and give us a sniff.
He regularly visits the pub (as part of his social training of course!) and can hear a crisp packet opening at 20 paces!
He such a nice looking boy, he gets lots of attention and titbits from his new people friends in the local!
He is clearly very fond of Jeff and seems like he would be a very loyal dog.

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My name is Henry, I am 11 months old and until yesterday I lived with my  brothers and sisters at the house where I was born.

There were eight of us plus Mum all together and as we grew into Labrador size dogs and were allowed to do exactly what we wanted we became too much for the lady.

Most people would have realised this and found us homes earlier but we have now ended up in rescue and they are left to sort out the problem of finding places for us.

Helen stated last night that I am a good old fashioned Heinz 57,

for those of you that haven’t heard the expression it means a general mix up of all sorts of dogs.

I am tan coloured ,the size of a Labrador as earlier said and get on well with other dogs.

I am a little nervous of new people because we didn’t meet many in our originally home but I am getting over this quickly.

I do need a home with another dog as I am used to company and I love all food that comes my way,

maybe there is a bit of a wriggly Labrador in me !!

Mac has now been rehomed !!

Mac is a 6 month old collie whose previous owners have moved abroad

Lady has now been rehomed !!

I was abandoned a week ago, I sat for a long time waiting for them to come back and was eventually picked up and brought to the rescue.
I am 10 years old, it was very cold out and a bit harsh to leave me outside. My heritage is Collie and I am quiet and sensible. I would love a home where I could snuggle up in the evenings in front of a fire after a nice walk. Helen says I would be perfect for a retired person or a quiet family. Not much fazes me apart from when the food is served and then I get quite excited.