Leo has now found a home !!

Update on DAWGdog Leo from his new home …..

We have had Leo for 2 weeks now and he is a lovely little guy, hes really got his paws under the table and he is best friends with his ‘Dad’ Stuart. They spend hours playing in the garden, their favourite toy is an old lead we tried to reuse but he quickly decided it was a toy and it was chewed to death. Hes had an adventure this week with a holiday to the isle of wight which was lovely so we could all get to know each other and have some time just the three of us without work and usual life stresses. We did long walks through nature reserves and did some brilliant “off lead time”, Leo also enjoyed the Botanic Gardens and a trip on a steam train! A swim in the sea, long naps and a lot of lunches and coffee shop dates! He sometimes helps bring me a cup of coffee in the morning and ive been worken up a couple of times by a little lick on the hand! He is a little bit naughty with chewing and biting when he gets over excited and we have had one or two accidents in the house but how can we mad at that little face! He has made our house a home and we love listening to his little click clack paws on our laminate floors! Thanks so much, love Jo, Stu and Leo!



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Rover needs a home !!

progress update: 25/6/25

Rover is still looking for his forever home.
Rover has been with us for over two years and needs someone with experience of Collies.
He becomes very centred on one person and takes time to get to know new people.
His recall is excellent.
He has been trained to walk to heel having been an ex-farm dog.

progress update: 11/12/23

Rover is still looking for a home.
He has come on so well in the last few months, is great with all the dogs that come into the Rescue and fab off the lead.
Loves to be brushed and will oblingly roll over on his back to have his underside done.
Loves lots of fuss.
Very loyal and would be happy in a home as an only dog or one with other dogs.
He does need a home that has dog experience.

New territory for Rover yesterday and scents to follow.
Rover will follow a scent backwards, sideways and forwards tracking where it is leading . Good mental exercise alongside the physical.
I wonder sometimes while watching him, that if he could be trained to a scent that he would be good at tracking.

https://www.facebook.com/100064402165059/videos/858714735583846

progress update: 25/10/23

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Rover and I have been getting out before it is light for walks and by 8am we are ready to go home.
We walked off the main paths to start with and across the heath which at times is tricky in this wet weather. I think that if Rover could talk he would be asking why we have to go the difficult ways across the bog. I was questioning myself on that one too after misjudging a step and sloshing back in a water-filled boot. When back on the paths we met a few other early bird dog walkers and Rover completely ignored them and at the end of one walk two cyclists whizzed round the corner right next to us. Rover completely ignored these too.
We have met many dog walkers and he is oblivious to them.
He has come on so much in the last couple of weeks.
In fact it is my favourite walk of the day as he is so good.

Rover has been with us a while now and we would love to find him a home.
He gets on with all dogs and has a good heart.
He was spooked by something or someone at some point on a walk, we haven’t quite worked out what and he can be a little barky sometimes.
He is not the sort of dog to stray too far ahead and seems to have been trained to stay close as we walk.
He is fantastic off the lead.
Better in a home without children and will need a home who has dog experience.
He would thrive in a home that already has a dog.

Rover is a fabulous dog.
He has a zest for life and endless curiousity.
Loves people, loves walks, loves meeting other dogs.
Can pull a bit in his urgency to say Hello to them.
He is a dog that needs to be doing something and will be perfect for a Collie active home.
He likes to be close to you in that Collie way and I can imagine him doing something like heelwork to music.
He came from a farmer who was training him to work sheep but Rover was not in the least interested in rounding up sheep.
He had far better things he fancied to do.

Rover is about four years old and probably a failed working dog.
Very thin when he arrived but now putting on weight.
He gets on great with other dogs, has the usual lively energy of a young Collie.
He is hand shy but coming round quickly to the realisation that he is not going to be hit.

If you may be able to offer a home please call Helen on 01202 380467

Phone calls & messages are usually only taken during office hours Mon – Sat. Emails and Facebook messages can usually only be responded to within 3 days, so please be patient if you don’t get an answer straight away:  Helen is often too busy to explain how busy she is!

We usually only rehome within approx. 50 miles of the Bournemouth / Poole area so that we can ensure the continued well-being of the dogs in our care.
We will only rehome further afield if the homes are exceptional.
We are NOT looking for just ANY home that is offered.
All potential homes will be assessed to try and ensure the best possible home to cater for the differing needs of each individual dog that we rescue

Daisy & Flora – rehomed update

progress update : 19/5/25

We hope you are well. I just wanted to let you know that Daisy and Flora are well and we are all enjoying life.
In July we will have been together as a family for three years. Three very wonderful years.
They are so lovely and we all get along so wonderfully well.
I cannot put into words how much I love Daisy and Flora and they are so affectionate.
They are quite the light of my life and Pauline feels exactly the same.
They love to travel. We have a holiday in the Lake District next month staying in a really good dog friendly hotel.
We go nowhere without them.
Helen thank you again for trusting Pauline and I with Daisy and Flora.
All good wishes to you and your team of dedicated animal carers.
David, Pauline, Daisy and Flora.

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Emperor Dinky King of Kings ( a.k.a Dinky ) rehomed update

progress update: 18/5/25

Hi all at DAWGdogs…..
8 years with the gorgeous Dinky.
Thanks for trusting me to love and take care of him.
He’s doing really well. A bit of Arthritis and a heart murmer.
But he’s very happy and still loving life.
Thank you again for Dinky and all that you do for all the gorgeous boys and girls.

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Eddie (a.k.a Addy) rehomed update

update 18/5/25


I just wanted to send a massive thank you for allowing us to adopt Addy (now Eddie).
He has brought so much joy to our house and is a source of fun every single day.
We lost our previous dog Rico at the beginning of December and were heart broken.
After Christmas my husband and I discussed things and decided to put our names on several dog rescues lists as we needed a dog who was good with other dogs, cats and children.
We thought we’d have to wait ages for a match.
Then Addy came up on the DAWG site and we contacted Helen.
Within a few days we went to meet Addy and brought him home for temporary foster to see what he was like.
We fell in love instantly, he spent the weekend with us and met all the family, who all adored him.
That was the decision made he was staying with us and it was the best decision, he is so good, goofy and fun to be with, he loves his walks and also a cuddle on the sofa.
We love him so much and just wanted to say thank you.
I will send you some photos so you can see him now.
Thank you again xx

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FUNDRAISER FOR LOLA AND PUDDING’S OPERATIONS

Lola and Pudding both have luxating patella which is when their knees pop in and out. Both came from a breeder who no longer wanted them . Pudding who is 9 years old last litter were all born dead so she was of no use to this breeder anymore. Poor Pudding has lived with this most of her life and has endured the pain of this. Can you imagine how painful it has been for her to be mated and then to look after litter after litter? Lola’s legs while still not so far advanced, will be as bad within a year or two. They are both going to have an operation this Tuesday which will correct this for them and they will no longer have pain at last. It will cost £2000 to £2,500 each for them to have this operation. There will be a two month recovery time for them where exercise has to be limited. This is a lot of money but has to be done for them so they will no longer be in pain and can go on to walk normally and enjoy a pain free life.
We are hoping to raise the money to pay for this and if anyone could donate towards Pudding and Lola’s operations we would be very grateful . Donations can be made via paypal on here.
If you do donate please mark it Pudding and Lola