My experience in dog rescue bought to light how overlooked the more mature dogs were when it came to be considered for adoption. I completely agree that a puppy comes with no emotional baggage, can be trained easily and after all who doesn't love a puppy? Having said that, choosing to adopt a rescue puppy... Continue Reading →
Older Dogs in Rescue, Don’t Overlook The Golden Oldies!
Older Dogs in Rescue I wanted to highlight here how difficult it is for older dogs in rescue. Through personal experience, I wanted to demonstrate just how fulfilling the senior rescues can be. I completely agree that a puppy comes with no emotional baggage, can be trained easily and after all who doesn't love a... Continue Reading →
Epilepsy, in Dogs
Epilepsy in Dogs Uri had been with us for a few days and luckily hadn't managed to escape. So, it was off to the vets for the snip, a requirement before he could be rehomed. Not long after we dropped him off the vet rang 'Uri's had a reaction to the anesthetic, we nearly lost... Continue Reading →
Epilepsy in Dogs
Uri had been with us for a few days and luckily hadn't managed to escape. So, it was off to the vets for the snip, a requirement before he could be rehomed. Not long after we dropped him off the vet rang 'Uri's had a reaction to the anaesthetic, we nearly lost him but he's... Continue Reading →
The Calm Before The Storm….Dog Fostering,
My first foster dog was an absolute delight. She was a young Cocker Spaniel crossed with Jack Russell. Misty fitted in perfectly, despite the fact that she was a stray she had impeccable manners and large soulful eyes that you could drown in. As long as she had someone to cuddle she was happy. My... Continue Reading →
Rescue Dog Fostering
Rescue Dog Fostering. "How Do You Let Them Go?" It's the first question everyone asks about fostering rescue dogs The answer is with great difficulty and sometimes we fail and end up adopting the dogs ourselves. When a dog leaves it feels like a bereavement. However, there is the knowledge that the dog has gone... Continue Reading →
Dog Fostering “How Do You Let Them Go?”
How Do You Let Them Go? It's the first question everyone asks about fostering rescue dogs. The answer is with great difficulty and sometimes we fail and end up adopting the dogs ourselves. When a dog leaves it feels like a bereavement but there is the knowledge that the dog has gone to the perfect... Continue Reading →
Farewell Harvey, Rescue Dog, Chihuahua.
Harvey was with us from January until May 31st, 2014 he was just seven years old. He continued to live his life to the max. There was always someone on hand to give cuddles and kisses on tap. Holly and Alfie provided all the canine help he needed. We were a good team! There was... Continue Reading →
Farewell Harvey
Harvey was with us from January until May 31st 2014 he was just seven years old He continued to live his life to the max. There was always someone on hand to give cuddles and kisses on tap. Holly and Alfie provided all the canine help he needed. We were a good team! There was... Continue Reading →
Harvey’s Story, Chihuahua, Rescue Dog.
Harvey was enjoying his life so much , obviously feeling so much better on the medication which the rescue was providing for him. We knew that the damage was irreparable so it was a mission to give Harvey the very best life could offer whilst he was still with us. He hated Alfie with a... Continue Reading →