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Susie (now Daisy)
Susie came into
RSPCA because her owners couldn’t afford to keep her anymore
and get her
veterinary treatment that she desperately needed,
they also had their
own health problems to contend with.
We hope this piece
of news will prompt people into not overlooking the the oldies!
Read what Susie’s
new owner has to say about her:
Since coming to
live with us at the beginning of December,
Susie has settled
in really well.
She is such a
clever and delightful dog and is just perfect for us in every way.
Even though she’s
nine, she’s full of beans and loves going for long walks.
She gets so excited
when she knows it’s time to go out.
She has great fun
playing with her toys,
and sometimes
because she is so full of energy
we forget she’s
nine years old!
She’s definitely
not ready for a quiet sedate life – thank goodness!
Susie is great in
the house and is so well behaved.
She’s really
sociable and just loves being with us –
she follows us
around like a little shadow.
She curls up at our
feet every time we sit down and at night she takes herself off
to her new bed in
the kitchen. She and Henry, our cat, are fine with each other –
it took a couple of
days or so, but they did it!
Although we’ve only
had Susie for two weeks,
she has just fitted
in perfectly and now it seems like we’ve always had her.
She’s so loving and
gentle and she thrives on lots of love and fuss
and getting out for
some interesting walks –
we just wouldn’t be
without her for anything!
 
 
Star (now Sasha)
Pup Update
Sasha a Collie X pup came in with her
litter mates
after being signed over for rehoming by her owners as they couldn't
cope.
They signed the father over and the first litter of pups (which
included Sasha)
aswell as the second litter he sired and all were rehomed
(see a couple of Sasha's sisters).
Her Mum and Dad took these pics when she was only 14 weeks old,
they said they couldn't ask for a better dog, she is quick at learning
commands
which is great but she will take the heads off all the flowers they
have,
they say she is a bit of a rascal too but then that's pups for you!
 
Star Pup Update
Star, a Collie X pup came in with her
litter mates
(the same mother and father as Jasmine also featured on this page below)
after being signed over for rehoming by her owners as they couldn't
cope.
They signed the father over aswell as the first litter he
sired.
Here are a couple of pics of the adorable girl herself with
her family,
these pics were taken when they came to our fun day in
Macclesfield,
what a lovely surprise as it's very rare the Dog Rehoming Co-ordinator
(pictured with the family)
and any committee member has the opportunity to see the dogs
again
after they've been rehomed.
Star has come on leaps and bounds,
she is very obedient with the softest nature ever!
She entered one of the classes in the dog show and won a
rosette-clever girl!
 
Jasmine Pup Update
Jasmine,
a Collie X pup came in with her litter mates
after being signed over for rehoming by her owners as they couldn't
cope.
They signed the father over and the second litter of pups
he sired and all were rehomed.
Here is a couple of pics of the gorgeous Jasmine
along with her new sister Dora an adorable Staffy girl
and some words from their owners:
Just
to
let you know how Jasmine has settled in. It didn't take long
for Dora the Staffy
and her to become best friends. It has taken a bit longer with the
cats.
She is such a lovely natured dog. She loves everybody and
everything except
if we check her teeth. She sits, comes to name and tries to go outside
to the toilet.
Until early September her favourite trick was using the cat flap to go
outside.
We had to discourage this as she was getting too big!
She
doesn't
care how much it's raining! Dora looks outside and
comes straight back in
but Jasmine will stay out as long as we let her.
She has a bad habit of digging and lying in the soil or muddy holes
she has made in the lawn! She's not keen on the bath that follows
but enjoys the hairdryer.
She still has to be reminded to be gentle taking titbits
and we can't leave any food in reach as it would
disappear when we turn out backs.
We think she still things she's competing with her siblings.
She
enjoys
playing with Michelle; being picked up an cuddled,
she's so relaxed with us all.
Despite all the mess it's a pleasure to have her,she's so
loveable.
Thankyou for looking after Jasmine and all the other rescue puppies.
Julie, Pete, Alexander, Jason and Michelle Williams.
 
Millie Update
Millie
came
into care after being found stray
She has settled well, put on weight,
her coat is now glossy and she is full of confidence.
She is fed on Marks & Spencers chicken breast and Tuna in spring
water,
Whiskas and biscuits!
She is a much loved animal as I am now retired
I spend a lot of time playing with her.
She is now in charge and even decides which chaire I can sit on!
she is now insured with RSPCA Pet Insurance
and visits Overdale to have her claws trimmed.
I make regular subscriptions to the RSPCA to help with your
wonderful work.
Thankyou
for
my beautiful companion, Patricia & Mille.
Max Update
"Max
was
brought in by an Inspector because the owner couldn't care for
Max,
he needed veterinary treatment that she couldn't afford
and she had an addiction that affected her caring for Max
adequately,
he was covered old wounds and scars, how he got these was a
mystery.
Max spent a few weeks in our kennels and had no interest whatsoever
despite being beautifully natured dog and a credit to his breed,
everyone adored him, he touched all of our hearts
but we felt he'd be much happier in foster home
but they failed at their job and adopted him!
This is an example of people who have never owned a Staffy before,
it's a big change from the King Charles Spaniel they owned years ago!
Here's a few words from them:
We
are
all great & all the better for adopting Max -
he really has changed our lives for the better we're both
definitely fitter &
healthier since we got him.
When we started fostering for the RSPCA,
we thought we would continue to do that for some time & Phil,
in particular, never wanted a dog permanently. That was until Max
came along !!!
He was different from the minute he arrived - while all previous foster
dogs
came in & went a bit mad with excitement before settling down
(not surprising since they'd been couped up in kennels)
Max just came in & sat down as if he knew he had found his new home.
Although you warned us he might be a bit
shy at first,
he was wonderful & just loved being stroked & tickled.
He was the perfect dog from the minute he arrived - so well behaved
& loving.
I don't think we'd had him more than a couple of weeks before we
decided to adopt him.
How could we possibly let this gorgeous little boy go ?
Max continues to amaze us. I'm sure we all
love our dogs but Max really is special.
If you wanted to produce the perfect dog & made a list of all the
attributes
you would want - you would come out with Max.
He is so obedient - he knows he isn't allowed
upstairs & he never tries -
but if you're upstairs he lies at the bottom of the stairs
with his chin on the bottom step until you come down.
He is allowed on the sofa, which is his favourite place - but when you
are eating,
he knows to get down on the floor. He's so polite too -
he puts his chin on the sofa when he wants to get on & will
patiently wait
until you tell him it's ok.
He loves his 2 walks a day & gets very
excited when he sees you
putting your coat on & rushes to the cupboard where his lead is
& sits patiently
waiting for his lead to be put on. (He never barks.)
He loves the cupboard as that's where his treats are & he will
offer each
front paw as a 'please' when he sees a chew stick & is so gentle
when he accepts it from you.
He's great with other dogs & has a soft spot
for Ellie the beagle
who lives round the corner & he loves to meet new doggie
friends.
He's also great with kids & is so patient when they crowd round him
& pet him.
Travelling by car is completely hassle free -
he sits in the back on his little mattress & doesn't make a
sound.
In fact, every time he sees a car with the boot or door open, he would
happily jump in !
My mum celebrated her 90th birthday earlier this
month & we gave her a surprise party.
We took Max along & without a doubt, he was the star of the
show.
Everyone loved him & he worked the floor like a pro - moving from
table to table
just so he could be fussed over.
Max is also great with food & not at all
fussy. He certainly isn't greedy
& if someone accidentally drops some food on the floor - even close
to him,
he just ignores it & never begs for food.
He absolutely loves being cuddled & just
likes to be close to you,
although he is quite content if you need to leave him on his own -
even for a few hours on occasion.
When Max first came, he had a few scars on his
head & the end of his tail
& these have all disappeared now. His coat is soft &
shiny &
he is just the most placid, laid-back little dog you could
meet.
It's no surprise that everyone who meets Max falls in love with him -
we certainly have & we wouldn't give him up for anything.
All in all - he really is a little angel.
 
Yani Update
"From time to time when we have space
we save dogs from 'put to sleep' situations.
Yani was one of those dogs. Sadly Staffies are one of
the hardest breeds of dogs
to rehome due to misconceptions about them.
Rescues are overflowing with them and a lot of healthy wonderful
dogs
like Yani are destroyed just because no-one wants them.
Yani was also a victim of abuse; she had sustained stab wounds to
the head
and we can't imagine what she had been through in her life.
When we heard of her plight through another organisation
we had to help this dog, she was transferred from the South of England
to our branch where she stayed for a few weeks while
we waited for her to be noticed.
Yani was a little treasure and we couldn't fault her
but then she found a new Mum and Dad and Gran in Bonnie
Scotland
and what a wonderful life she is having now!
Her parents had owned a Staffordshire Bull Terrier before
so it was quite refreshing that they decided to give a rescue
Staffy a home.
Here are some photos of Princess Yani with her family and a few
words:
At
last
here are some photos of Princess Yani.
We had her over in Ireland on a holiday and she loved it;
played in the sand for hours but not so keen on the water!
Yani
has
been the best thing we have ever done, she is spoilt rotten
but is such a great wee dog, everybody knows her and loves her!
She
is
a Mummy's girl big time but adores her Daddy aswell.
She jumps up when she meets people but is a lot calmer now.
Her best friend is Mac a Golden Retriever who lives 3 doors from us.
He comes down every morning and barks to get in the gate,
they play for hours running around like mad! Mac also comes on walks
with us.
She is ok with other dogs but we have had a few dogs going for her
so we are careful about letting her off her lead.
Her
latest
trick is rolling on other dogs mess-she has been shampooed 3
times
as the dog parlour but her Dad usually gets the job of cleaning her
and then she gets her baby powder spray on and smells like a baby!
She
is
mad for her Gran and it's funny as she doesn't jump up on her.
She sits of my knee and watches TV, she's also claimed the front seat
of the car,
Mum and I have to sit in the back! She has her own seatbelt and sits
still to get it on,
she is very clever and knows every word we say.
Also about 630 pm is her big walk and she brings our shoes in
and barks at the same time every night and that's the truth,
it's the only time she barks!
Once
again
I would like to say getting Yani is the best thing we have ever
done,
we love her and she loves us.
Kathleen,
Damian
& Gran. x "
 
 
Tys Now ( Ty )
Update (Beware some Graphic Pics)
"Tys (now named Ty)
was a cruelty case,
he came to us with a horrendously large open wound and 10 kg
underweight.
The owners allowed him to stray rather than take him for walks
and one day he came home with small wound which they never got treated,
it became infected and grew, the suffering this poor dog went through
must've been awful, let alone not being fed properly.
He was fostered by a great couple, it was their first time fostering;
they've never owned a dog and they have a cat
so they really were thrown in at the deep end!
Tys was excellent in all regards, the PERFECT dog, a real star!
His foster parents did a wonderful job in the months that they took
care of Tys
till he was ready to be rehomed-when the wound was much reduced and
dried over.
We got a lot of interest in Tys so he was spoilt for choice,
he now lives with a lovely GSD called Lola and a lovely couple,
here's what they have to say:
Ty
has
been with us for approximately 5 weeks and he has settled in really
well.
He eats and plays very well. He is a loving, loyal and a very friendly
dog
who loves to be around people.
He followed us around when he first came to us but has since grown in
confidence
and is now happy to sleep downstairs or upstairs as he prefers.
He was quiet at first and we did not hear him bark, but now barks,
complains and is very cheeky!! He still has his Buster collar on
and at first came to us when it needed to go on.
This has now changed and he avoids us like the plague when he sees one
of us
with the collar approaching him.
He loves his food and has his daily apple after his breakfast.
This has now become routine. He stands outside the kitchen door waiting
for his healthy snack prior to going out for his toileting needs.
He has other snacks throughout the day.
He enjoys being around our GSD Lola and playing with her each time
they go out in to the garden. He sniffs her and his head appears
from under her belly with a face full of Lola's fur.
She no doubt enjoys the attention!!! Both Lola and Ty enjoy their daily
walk
and dip in the stream on warmer days.
Ty loves being groomed, especially his tummy and his neck.
He will sit very patiently whilst being brushed.
Ty walks well off the lead and always returns when called.
We took Ty to our vet recently just to make sure that his wound was
healing
as it should be. The vet commented on Ty's lovely temperament.
The collar stays on him for most of the day and at night
and this no doubt has helpled the healing process.
We are confident that his wound will heal very soon
and he can get rid of the dreaded Buster collar very shortly.
We too will be so relieved as we end up with lots of knocks.
Lola gets out of the way when she sees him approaching her!
Ty is our third Rottie and like our previous two is a fantastic pet
who just wants to be fed, watered and loved.
We are so privileged to have him and so pleased that we spotted him
on the RWA website.
Thank you to Carmen for her help and Ty's caring foster parents Rob and
Anthea
for their patience.
Take care
Antoinette, Terry, Ty and Lola"
 
 
 
Phil Now ( Dill )
Update
From the Dog
Rehoming Coordinator:
Please consider a Staffie as your next family pet
and don't be put off dogs with disabilities!
Phil had been with the RSPCA for almost a year after being abandoned
in the house by his owner under hazardous conditions.
Phil was very traumatized as the police barged down the doors to get
in,
of course they didn't know at the time Phil was practically blind,
he appeared aggressive but thankfully they contacted the RSPCA
who took him under their wing.
He was in kennels for a few months
then came into one of our wonderful foster homes
who cared for him for several months before we found the ideal home for
him
after he'd already been let down by several people.
Contrary to common belief Staffies make wonderful family pets,
most have been subjected to terrible abuse and neglect;
irresponsible and bad owners ill treating them in order to make them
aggressive,
of course they are not naturally aggressive dog
therefore they land up being abandoned and dumped
because they are a disappointment to their owners,
also the excessive breeding adds to the cycle,
hence why rescues are over run with the breed, it's not the breeds
fault.
Read what his
new family have to say about him:-
From Mum and Dad:
We had never thought of being 'staffy' people, after always having
working-breed dogs, but instantly fell in love with Dill (phil) after
seeing him in the Special Appeals section of the RSPCA website
and reading his story.
His eyesight is extremely poor, but he copes wonderfully with his
disability and is full of energy!
Sometimes it's like living with a little chunky bulldozer,
but he's completely adorable and it's been a real joy to see him relax
into his new home.
He really enjoys his walks, but his favourite thing is definitely
having a cuddle!
We've also really enjoyed training him, as he loves to learn and is
always proud to show off what he knows.
We love him to bits & couldn't imagine our home without him.
From Dill:
I am a very lucky staffy! Not only did I have a lovely RSPCA foster-
carer, but now I have a new home in the countryside,
with lots of good smells for me to sniff!
My new owners have taught me lots of commands too,
to keep my brain active because they say I am a very clever boy.
We go on lots of nice rambles about, and in a few weeks we are going
on our holidays. I can't wait to paddle in the sea
and play on the beach!
I can tell that my new mummy and daddy love me very much and I am
happy I've finally found a forever home.
 
 
  
Xena Update
Xena is an 8 year
old German Shephard who came into our care
from a violent household. After a serious incident Xena’s owner
disappeared
and left her behind, she was alone in the property
but was being fed by the victim’s daughter.
Xena had been suffering with an untreated anal problem
which our vet diagnosed as Anal Furunculosis. Xena had a terrible time
of it
and we spent a fortune on medication and regular visits to the vets,
luckily she had a wonderful foster mum and dad
who gave her plenty of TLC over the months they had her,
sadly she also caught a serious infection after having some lumps
removed
aswell as being spayed and had to spend several weeks in the vets
with open wounds. But over time this was healing and we found a new
owner
who was willing to adopt Xena and nurse her to health while we cover
the cost.
Xena is one very special girl who put up with all sorts of from vets
and not once did she ever growl or grumble, she has a heart of gold
and has a wonderful new mum, here are some words from both Xena and her
Mum…
There really are some very special dogs out there and new owners to
match!
They are both very lucky to have each other.
From Xena -
Since the RSPCA
came to my rescue in January 2010, I have become a very
lucky little
girl. The RSPCA initially found me a wonderful foster home in
Macclesfield,
where I was cared for and loved by a couple who lived right
next door to
some fields and the countryside, so I enjoyed great walks too.
After a while
a lady came to see me from Norfolk and liked me very much,
enough to
offer me a new home with her.
I love my new home and my new Mummy,
she gives me
lots of nice food and takes me on some lovely walks
down by the canals and rivers
and not to mention the woods at Thetford Forest.
I`m also
leaning how to play. My Mummy used to bounce a ball at me quite
excitedly and
although it was fun I wasn’t really sure what she wanted me to
do with it.
So initially I just started to leap around the house with her
and ignore
the ball !! Anyway, after many plays I realised that it was more
fun to
actually play with the ball instead of just leaping around. Although,
I can’t
understand why when we play she calls me Beckham and not Xena -
but
to please Mum I just smile and carry on playing.
From the owner -
Since losing
my last dog I was looking for a very special older dog to fill
the void that
Bonnie had left. Xena captured my heart right from the very
beginning
with her beautiful kind face and happy disposition, considering
what she had
been through her temperament was and is amazing, she is a very
affectionate
dog who only wants to please. She enjoys life and is gradually
becoming more
relaxed and confident in her new surroundings. Xena already
came with
brilliant recall and obedience skills so all I needed to do was to
refresh them
regularly.
I continue to
enjoy every moment with Xena and watch her blossom with each
passing day -
I’m so lucky I found her as she has enriched my life no end.
  
Buster Update
Buster originally came to us due to the
owner being made homeless
after a relationship break up. Buster did find a home with a lovely
couple
but sadly came back after a few months-it’s a very long story
but against all odds we fought for this wonderful dog’s life in court
and won!
We thought we would struggle to find a home for Buster
but no we were wrong-we had lots of interest in this big beautiful boy
and we (and Buster and his foster Dad Dan)
chose Jean and Edward, thankyou to you both!
Here are a few words from them:
Dear Carmen
Time has gone by very quickly.
Big and huggable was the first thought of Edward and myself
when we met Buster - just the mature Staffordshire Bull Terrier
we had been looking for. But it was when Dan, with whom he was
fostered,
demonstrated how intelligent he was that we knew he was the dog for us.
Here are a few photos of Buster at home on furniture he's allowed to
sit on.
None of him walking although I can assure you he enjoys doing so
'm a great admirer of pigs - Buster occasionally reminds me of one.
Buster is such a very good dog -
Dan's teaching of commands has smoothed the path:
we feel privileged to be able to look after him in his retirement.
He has settled well in his seaside home in Eastbourne
and has become a favourite of all who get to know him.
It gives us much pleasure to have him living with us."
Kind regards Jean and Edward
 
 
Tia Update
Was given up by her
previous owners as she was too boisterous,
at the RSPCA Centre they identified Tia has Ataxia
she was then fostered by a lovely lady called Anne,
she lived with Anne and her family for approx 3 months,
I then spotted Tia on the Web site and my heart went out to her,
we have had Tia for a week now and at first it was a little stressful
as she was like a whirlwind see no danger in anything gaily crashing
into
things and falling over dispite our home being clutter free,
she was also a bit food and toy possessive, and gave me a couple of
bites,
however a week on and what a change she now eats out of a raised bowl
so she no longer struggles to stand whilst eating, she loves cheese
and has this as a treat eating from my hand so has learnt to trust,
and knows that we are not going to take her food and toys away from
her.
So far no more bites. She has a lovely endearing nature,
and has made new 2 and 4 legged friends over our local park,
sits beautifully before crossing the road proudly carrying her flight
hoop in her mouth,
she is loved by many, and people we meet are genuinely interested in
her condition.
We have had massive support from Alison who the centre put us in touch
with,
and who also has an Ataxic dog called Bill,
she was kind enough to email me some very useful information.
We have owned dogs before both of which were rescue dogs,
Tia is something else as she will always have this condition,
but we are totally committed to her.
The icing on the cake will be when she stops chasing Kane our lovely
cat,
its early days and slow progress is being made.
Tia visited Pete our Vet yesterday to be introduced
and was given a clean bill of health,
so on the whole she is making very good progress.
Coco Now Feanley
Update
Thought I would
send you a quick update and some pictures of Feanley
(who we adopted 2 years ago now in August
after he was found in a canal as a little puppy)
He celebrated his
2nd birthday last week
and was very happy with his new toys and yummy bones
(which have all been well buried by now)
Fearnley is a joy
to have and James and i dont regret a moment of adopting him,
he's much loved, spoilt rotten and has grown into such a gentle,
loving and obedient dog (despite being such a mischevious puppy)
We wouldn't be without him and even his Granny Sheila
(who he fusses and kisses to death everytime he sees her)
treats him like her four legged grandchild :-)
Basically he's
great!
 
 
Holly Update
Holly
and
Ziggy came in together
as they were both abandoned by their owners.
See Ziggy further down chilling on his sofa!
Here are a few words from from Holly's mum
Holly is a
delightful, lively and intelligent dog
who settled in very well after a lot of change.
She was a bit on
edge to start with and didn't know what to make
of a household
where so many people come and go!
And she also had to
get to know Jak -
a beautiful big, gently greyhound.
They are both
content with their own company
but have gradually become good friends -
as the picture show
them sharing a bed.
A very momentous moment for us!!
It shows how very
different dogs can live together very peacefully -
with only the odd argument. She's fun to be with -
loves playing ball and bathing in the dirtiest, muddiest pools
and streams and has had to have numerous baths!
She has such energy and loves going out running with Andrew
(and can give him a good run for his money).
She quite a little guard dog at times and we have to be firm
over who is leader! The collie in her comes through
and she's also excellent at rounding up Jak if he lags too far behind.
She still can't catch him though when he decides to have a big run
on the playing field. She used to pull a lot on the lead
but is getting very good now at walking to heel
and her recall is excellent - she's so responsive.
A real character
and a delightful addition to the family
 
Alfie and Bailey Update
Alfie
and
Bailey are in RSPCA care
because they were abandoned
with relatives who sadly kept them in a room,
it had also been months since they had been walked.
A family member was also losing her temper with them
and we were advised they were in danger.
Thankfully we found a home where they could stay together,
Here
are
a few words from their new loving family:
We are over the moon
with them
they are very charming and loving dogs.
They have settled in
really well and are both doing well,
they love their walks and they are lovely on the lead.
It takes us ages to get were we want to go as everyone stops us
and they want to stroke them and of course
Alfie and Bailey just love it.
Bailey has taken to my
daughter and he follows her everywhere
they have a lovely bond and they do everything together,
if she could take him to school with her she would.
Alfie tends to follow me everywhere, when I go from room to room
I know Alfie wont be far behind me at night when I sit and watch TV
he settles himself down next to me.
They are lovely, we feel so lucky to have them
and I can only thank you from the bottom of my heart
for ringing me that day, and choosing us as there adoptive family.
The whole family love them to bits and I must admit
we do tend to spoil them
but after what they must have gone through they deserve all the love
and spoiling we can give them.
Once again thank you so much.
Pam John and family”
Roxi
Update
Roxi’s story is a
very sad one,
all to often this kind of thing happens.
She was sold over the internet and was passed from one place
to another landing up with some men who were punching her
about the head in an attempt to make her aggressive,
some kind people took her off them and called the RSPCA.
Roxi, like most Rottweilers, is as soft as a brush
and has a beautiful temperament;
Thank God her awful experiences didn’t change that!
She found a lovely family home
and here are a few updates from Mum:
First night brilliant.
She slept in playroom, not a peep out of her. 8am
standing at back door waiting!
She has been out for
walks
and is now flaked out on the sofa with Rich.
Have attached a photo
for you, lady muck or what?!?
Second update:
Margaret our vet
made such a fuss of Roxi
and is she happy she has found a family to call her own!
We still cant get
over how contented she is. S
he even comes to check I'm in bed at night
before she goes to bed! Ha.
Third update:
She has settled down amazingly well
and causes us no concern whatsoever.
She is as good as
gold with people,
and we can now let her off the lead most of the time,
were working hard on recall which is great
unless another dog appears on the scene.
The vet is thrilled
with her. As you can see by the photos
she is in fab condition.
Roxi is ACE.
Katie
 
Poppy
Update
Poppy was
found straying just before Christmas 2009
in a local park and she was a very scared little dog,
she was only about 4 months old and had a bad leg.
She was fostered by a lovely couple who did a great job
socialising her and providing lots of tlc.
Here are some updates from her new Mum:
First update:
I thought I would let you know how Poppy is doing,
she is fine, she has been a little treasure during the night,
she has had some accidents but she is now letting me know
it's mainly my fault I don't pick up in time.
We go for walks, she is rather scared of large vehicles
but we will get there.
The vet said everything is fine and she starts puppy school next
Thursday,
that will be fun!
The cats are fine Molly the older one is very laid back
and is taking it all in her stride, Lola is wary,
she looks at Poppy and comes close and Poppy wants to play
but she has other ideas and just runs away.
Second update:
She is getting bigger and very confident,
Puppy classes are going well she can now sit, lie down
and stand all on command, her recall needs working on,
she does it well in class but seems to do it her own way
when she comes home, she sleeps all night
and doesn't come out of her crate in the morning now,
she decides and then we go outside, to toilet
she then can't wait to go and wake John up with lots of kisses.
She really is part of the family now, we have had her for a month now,
but it seems much longer.
At the moment
she is asleep by the side of me,
she is a lovely dog and we are very happy that you let her come to us.
Brenda
Milo update
Or Poppet as he was
Milo is now a very strong boy,
still very affectionate and an absolute joy.
Both he and Mack, our other rescue dog enjoy nothing more than playing,
lying in the sun and sleeping.
All of our guests who come to stay at our Guesthouse
adore Milo and have threatened sneak him home!!
Keep up the good
work.
 
 
Jade Update
Just to update
you on Jade - or Jadey as she now answers to,
it was getting too confusing our names being so similar!
Its like we've had her for ever and its the best thing we ever
did.
She is an absolute joy to have. She's been on two holidays with
us now,
The latest being this weekend just gone, down in Newquay!
She is absolute water babe, you just can't keep her out of the
water!
She is so fit as well now as she gets 3 walks a day and loads at the
weekend.
We can take her anywhere with us, she is as good as gold.
Can't thank you enough - best £75 I've ever spent!
Best
Regards
Jayne Oliver
 
Ziggy Update
Ziggy has fitted in even better than we could have hoped.
He sleeps on a pet fleece on our bed between us every night.
We have 2 walks every day and he is fine on the days we leave him
longest as we both come by to let him out
and play with him and his favourite squeaky ball in the garden
during the day. At the week-end, I have taken great pleasure in sharing
all my special places with him.
He is eating very well and enjoys his chicken dinner the
best! He visited the vet today who gave him a thorough check.
He is, as we thought, very deaf and he is developing cataracts,
to be expected at his age. He has an 'old man' leaking problem
but the vet thinks it is probably due to the neutering and hopefully
will resolve.
He loves to sit on the back of the sofa and watch the world go by
through
the lounge window and I did wonder if that is because he misses Holly?
I'm sure he must. Bill walked him down to the office the other day
and he has 40 new fans there as well!!
Right now he is on Bill's lap and having a doze.
He is absolutely gorgeous and we love him to bits.
Love Bill, Jan and Ziggy
 
Shaggy Update
Now Called Bill
was found on the
streets, fur all matted and too long and underweight.
He has a condition called Ataxia; he is a normal dog in all respects
other than movement and the fact that too much stress
could bring on an episode of severe Ataxia. He was a favourite with
with us all!
He was rehomed to a very nice lady but couldn't cope
with his typical 'teenage' behaviour, he was only around 1yr old.
Then he found a home with a wonderful family
and here are a few words from his mum, one of the pics shows Bill in
bed
with his Dad and the cat!Bill's been our dog for 3 months now
and is settling very well.As youknow , the first few weeks
were a bit of a trial for all of us -especially the cats.
His barking and biting was worrying and he used the house as a loo.
However, we expected some of this. With time, patience and lots of
praise
he's really a great little dog and we love him to bits.
We know he's not naturally aggressive or territorial - it was just
anxiety,
insecurity and change etc.he sleepsin his bed out side our bedroom
and is allowed to come in when alan gets up at 6 - he's ok with this.
he then jumps on the bed with me - usually after 3 attempts
with much reversing to get his run up right.he has a cast -iron bladder
as i have to carry him down and put him out and he doesn't
like to get up before 8. Sometimes he tries to pull the duvet off me!
he hates the postman and looks out for him.he harrasses me for a walk
as this is his favourite thing. Any dog he meets is always his best
friend.
he also has a basket in the kitchen with his bone collection in.
when the boys are in he likes a game of football -
he's good at dribbling but not passing and rolls over when he corners
to quickly
he's seen a friend who is a canine behaviour therapist
and she thinks he's a great chap. He loves her home-made tuna treats.
basically we ignore poor behiour (jumping upand nipping)
and reward the good.Like dealing with a toddler!
The love of his life is Bramble who is our neighbour's labradoodle
and the size of a donkey but very gentle.
He justs runs around after her and copies what she does.
We let them roll around for a while but stop him after 20 mins
as he would carry on until he collapses.he's still a finicky eater.
We chucked the bakers stuff as it's fullof additives and use
Wellbeloved
and Burns mixed with a bit of meat.
He spits most of the biscuits out!He plays a lot and is loving being
outside -
patrolling his borders We'll go to dog training in a few weeks
as, altho he knows his name he isn't ready to be off a lead on country
walks.
So, all's fine with Bill and us.Alison
Lilly Update
Lilly is now called Bonnie as it
was getting a bit confusing as we already
have a Lily in our family! Bonnie has settled in really well,
and she already knows her new name.
She is now starting to come back to us when we
call her, and she loves running free in our field!
Her personality is great and she is very playful and loves cuddles!
She has been introduced to our parents dogs Biscuit,
Daisy and Frodo and they are all fine together,
however she does bark a lot when she is playing!
She has been having 2 to 3 walks per day
and also comes out with us as much as possible.
She had her first trip to the vet for an initial checkup and to get
worming
tablets and flea treatment. She also now has life cover insurance
with Pet Plan. We are also slowly weaning her onto Burns dry food
instead,
is what the vet has recommended.
She's such a loving dog with a great personality
and we are so happy to have her in our family.
I've attached a few photo's that we have so far.
Many Thanks
Edd & Zoë
 
 
 
Winnie
Update
I thought you might like to know
how Maggie is getting on( previously Winnie )
Maggie came from a house with lots of dogs in it,
some of which you have also re-homed,
She was very wormy and very very timid.
Boy has she changed! She is now a very cocky young lady
who thinks everyone and everything is there for her pleasure.
She is the friendliest dog wherever she goes.
Since the day she arrived she has been the most perfect dog,
she is obedient to the point of 'spooky' and seems to know
what we want before we do.
She loves her two brothers, the house cats Weasel and Kipper.
Kips loves her back although Weasel still treats her like a squatter.
Even so, we often find the three of them curled up on the sofa
or in front if the fire together!
She loves to play fetch, tug and seek,
and she is an excellent swimmer,
but best of all she enjoys her walks.
We go out for miles in all weathers and she loves it,
especially the snow! She has climbed Kinder
and is conquering Snowdon this summer.
We can't thank you enough for Maggie, she is 2 in May
and we have treasured every moment so far!
Thanks again,
 
 
Milo Update
I adopted Milo our
black and white kitten from the RSPCA
on
sunday
the 7th March 2010.
We already have a 5 year old cat Simba,
he
is
very placid and we have owned him since he was 8 weeks
and
is
accustomed to our 2 noisey children
aged
6
and 10yrs and every day noises.
Milo was very jumpy and
not used to the children
and
scared
by different noices at first but after only 3 days
is
now
part of our family joing in and making himself known
especially
when
it's meal times or when he wants a cuddle,
Milo
loves
playing with Simba and the children.
Simba
and
Milo have really settled in together
and
there
has been no hostility. Milo is deffinatly here to stay.
enjoy
these
pictures of them sharing a moment
grooming and just relaxing.
Many Thanks to all at
the RSPCA
 
Merlin & Barry
It is now nearly a year
since we took Merlin & Barry in.
They are totally different now, Merlin especially.
The 2 shy cats that wouldn't come near you have been replaced by
two that are as daft as anything & are more than happy
to sleep on your knee (they are both on the settee next to me now).
At times they do knock the living daylights out of each other
which includes standing on their back legs
and having a kind of boxing match!!
They have settled very well and are never apart,
if they cant find each other in the house,
they start whining like little kittens!
They are very very
playful
(I have the scratches on my hand to prove it!),
I dont think either of them will ever like being picked up,
but thats not an issue as they follow me everywhere anyway.
Thanks for your help
when we took them in.
Regards Paul Caulfield
Hope
Update
Hope, now named Bella,
came in with a litter of pups who were dumped in a box
and found by a member of public.
The whole litter found wonderful homes
and you can see some of Bella's siblings below.
As can be seen Bella has a lovely sister
called Millie
and is really enjoying her herself.
A few words from mum and dad:
Just a couple of photos to show you how Bella (Hope)
is making herself at home.
She has settled in really well and is very sweet natured.
We are all enjoying having her around
Bobby Update
Baby
Bobby
was a puppy on what we call 'Death Row' in a council pound.
He was picked up off the streets as a stray at just a couple of months
old,
we took him in and he found a wonderful home
with his new big brother Archie
and his human big sis Rosie as can be seen in the pics.
He has acres of land to run around in and cats to keep him amused!
His family are so happy with him and love him to bits, he's a real
character,
a typical feisty and confident little man!
Staffies are a beautiful breed of dog that are all too often
mis-understood.
Yet another little Staffie who has found a loving forever
home.
 
 
Dasher Update
Our little Dasher was ten weeks old when
he was given to us,
he also had brothers and sisters Hope, Joy, Dancer and Rudolph,
he was also the shyest and the sleepiest.
He has turned, in
time, into a wild playmate,
but even so he still loves going to sleep in front of the fireplace
after tea.
At first we wanted
a Basset Hound
but instead we got a Lab X Boxer with the character of one,
so it is perfect.
We love him with
all our hearts.
Marcin Magda Piotr
and Pawel
Marcinkiewicz
 
 
Tia and Misty Update
Tia and Misty. Can you believe we'd had
them two years on
1st Dec 09? The time has just flown by.
Both are doing really well
and we've had no health issues for a while.
I probably told you the last
time I wrote that Misty had a lump on her
mouth and when we
had it sent for biopsy it was a mast cell tumour,
and quite a high grade one,
so as well as having the lump removed
she also had chemotherapy
just to try and give her
the best chance possible, she was
given
the all clear in Nov 2008
so we hope and pray she continues to do so well.
Tia still has her problems with her back leg
but she also got quite a bad
allergic reaction to several kinds of mites
so we inject her at home
every 3 months with a special treatment
from the vets and its cleared
it up great.
So thankfully we might actually have an ailment free year,
there are about 8 vets at our practice and between us we know them all!
Despite having 3
walks a day they both still get as excited as puppies
when they hear the
leaders clanking, Tia loves nothing better than
slowly walking and
sniffing anything interesting behind us whilst Misty
is always out in
front trying her best to catch a Rabbit or Squirrel
for dinner,
thankfully this has never, or will ever happen as she is
not quick enough
and they hear her long before she smells them!!
The girls continue
to take over the house and now have three different
beds each so they
can be with us all of the time where ever we are in
the house, we were
adament this would not happen but we can't bear to
be apart from them,
anyway they deserve such a nice life especially as
they advance in
years! On an evening Tia likes nothing better than
sleeping whilst
Misty loves to give herself a manicure - she spends
more time on her
nails than me!
Love from Lisa,
Michael, Tia and Misty XX
Rudolf
Update
We
brought
Rudolph home 3 weeks ago just before chrismas.
He
cried
for the first
3
nights
but since then has slept through happily.
He
was
fairly quiet
for
the first couple of days,
wanting to just cuddle up and sleep.
He is
still
struggling with his toilet training
but does make it outside most of
the
time
so hopefully we'll have cracked it in the next week
or so as he is
responding
very well to rewards and praise.
Rudolph (or Rocky as we have renamed
him)
will sit, stay, lie down and come when asked
and given a reward.
He is a very intellegent and responsive dog.
It
didn't
take Rocky long to find his feet
and more and more of his personality
is shining through each day.
He loves to play with his people
and
his
toys and we have great games of fetch
with his squeaky ball.
He has fit
right
into our family and everyone has fallen
under his spell, not just us
but
grandparents,
aunts, uncles and friends! Everyone loves him.
He
has
made a huge difference to our family,
bringing joy, fun and exercise galore.
We wouldn't be without him now
and he has made our family complete
Dancer Update
Dancer was dumped in a park in a box
along with his 4 litter mates at about 5 weeks old.
We just hope the
mother is ok where ever she is.
See his brother below called Rudolph.
They were nursed by
a veterinary nurse
for a couple of weeks
then they came to
one of our wonderful foster homes.
All have gone to
lovely homes.
Here's a note to their foster mum and dad:
Dear Linda and Barry
It feels like we’ve
had Monty (changed his name from Dancer)
for a lot longer
than two weeks, he has settled in beautifully.
He was completely
house trained after 3 days
and now goes
through the night with no fuss at all.
He has a lovely
temperament and is learning very quickly.
He is still pretty
well behaved at the moment
and hasn’t destroyed anything
but as days go by he gets more bold!
He is great on
walks although he is a bit reluctant
at first because of the snow!
We’re looking
forward to taking him
for long walks in the forest.
Sam Update
Sam who is a Malinois-was originally found
by a member of public
by a motorway with a leg injury, the
couple took him to safety
but he managed to escape...
Sam is one very lucky dog because he was
found again
and was brought to our attention! After a
spell in the vets
he was fostered by the wonderful Katie
who has fostered many dogs particularly
the 'hard to rehome' ones.
We believe he was thrown from a car on the
motorway-
he had a fear of cars, especially getting
into them.
He also had a fear of people,
would hide and sometimes growl
when approached by strangers. However,
with time,
patience and TLC he greatly improved
but wasn't
completely over things when
his new Mum came along
to offer him a forever home.
We've had many updates on Sam's progress
and he's come on leaps and bounds...
too much to mention
but here is a nice letter
from the beautiful Sam himself:
Dear Fairy
Godmother
I wanted to write and say THANK YOU SO MUCH
for finding me my cinderella!
Mum is ever so good to be and loves me to bits,
though I must admit that I've got her wound round my little paws!
Mind you, I'm not so little any more.
I have a rapacious appetite and pretend to still be hungry -
however much I've eaten, so I'm on rations now,
but I look ever so well on it. My coat is thick and gleaming
(thanks to a FURminator), I've had a bath (it wasn't so bad
once I got used to the idea and the warm water),
and people keep telling me how handsome I am.
I'm sure I've grown a bit taller too -
even the man in the Pet Shop said so.
I still love playing with my toy snake,
(I'm sat with my owners sister on one of the pics)
and make Mum do "Mad Dog" with me -
she's attaching a picture of me in the dark garden,
pretending to be a ghoul.... I wonder what Santa will bring,
as I really enjoy playing with balls and chasing things
that are thrown for me (there's a toy pheasant that he'll love to
chew)
I'm not as destructive as I was,
and don't chew things to pieces any more.
Mind you, mum has had to sew up my snake
once or twice, but that's cos it keeps looking at me
and rattling it's tail....
The back seat of the car isn't scary any
more.
I don't like it when we approach the car but, as soon as it's unlocked
and the door is open, then I rush to jump into the back
with my nice red harness on, so I can get strapped in
and don't fall off the seat. It took a while
but I really enjoy going out in the car now -
even if there isn't a lovely walk at the end of the drive!
I've sat outside a pub in Warwick Market Square
watching the Saturday market and I really enjoy that.
I'm meeting lots of dogs and playing nicely off lead with them,
and I let their owners admire me -
though it's best if they give me treats as well.
Mum took me to Flyball last Friday evening and
that was
MAD MAD MAD. I flew over the jumps when Mum was standing
at the other end, and got rather excited
when watching the relay-races that the other dogs were having.
Mum tells me that I'll get the hang of going away from her
(I do it on walks, so it shouldn't be a problem)
and I'll probably get more interested in the tennis ball once
I figure out what's going on.
The Lead-Dog's human, Douglas, said that he'll give Mum
the blog details of his policeman mate
who has 5 working Belgian Shepherds, so that'll be intriguing
(and probably set me more challenges).
So thank you once again! I love my house
and garden,
although it's a bit wetter than I really want.
I love my life.
Please give my wettest licks and little nips on the hand / wrist
to Auntie Katie, I haven't forgotten her -
though it seems longer than 2.5 months now.
Much love
Sam
Rosie
Update
Back in 2007 a dog called Rosie
was transferred from the Manchester branch to our branch
as they couldn't find a space for her,
she'd been with the National RSPCA for many months
beforehand going through rehabilitation
whilst prosecution of the owner took place.
The first 2 photos shows her condition initially,
then the 2nd shows her condition after several months-
this was what she was like when she came into our care,
much much better!
Our branch paid a fortune on various in-depth tests
to establish what she was allergic to which is 3 types of weed!
One being most commonly found everywhere.
She was on steroids, shampoos and antihistamines
to control the problem.
The last few photos show her in her new home,
she was rehomed in 2008. When Rosie came into our care
she suffered with kennel stress very badly
so she was fostered for a few months by Christina and Dean
who did a fantastic job with Rosie, we can't thank them enough,
they worked hard with her medication and shampoos
and she was one hell of an active dog!
I myself (dog rehoming coordinator)
spent hours every day walking her whilst I was out of work
and I still get a lump in my throat when I drive by
the lovely places we visited together.
We weren't without our problems
(which Sharon and Tony were made aware of)
when it came to Rosie but we stuck by her
as we could see past her problems and knew she was a great dog.
We cannot express our gratitude enough
to her Mum and Dad Sharon and Tony
for taking her under their wings to give her the best possible
home,care and love.
Their email below is testament to how much work
they put into taking Rosie off the steroids
and to find a more natural and healthier treatment.
They have shown true commitment and loyalty to Rosie
and she in return. If it wasn't for special people like these
then dogs like Rosie wouldn't stand a chance.
Email from Sharon and Tony:
Hi Carmen, Christina, Dean
Thank you for your letter & document,
I have been meaning to get in touch myself,
sorry, I know you and Christina and Dean
must miss Rosie a lot, she is such a special dog!
and I know how you wanted what was best for her
especially after what she has gone through,
and you all do a fantastic job, I do admire you all,
for all your hard work that must go into saving animals
thank god for people like yourselves,
and I thank you all, and I can understand totally
how you would all feel about Rosie,
she has touched everyone's heart who meet her,
everybody loves her especially me and Tony!
Anyway I will tell you about my little baby Rosie,
she is very much loved, I can’t explain enough to you,
at the moment my laptop is on the arm of the couch
and she is snoring her head off on my knee,
she is like a baby when she wants to be!
(and only when she wants)
the rest of the time she is a little nutter
but not as much as she was! She has calmed down a lot!
I think she has got more of a problem with the birds
on the roof! than dogs & cats, she loves going for walks
as you all know and Rosie also loves looking out the window,
barking at the birds on the roof!
and when they fly over towards us, and fly over the house
she runs into the back looking for them, she is so funny,
Rosie does what she wants all the time
she has got the total run of the house,
and is a very happy dog, she sleeps on the couch
on a big cushion all wrapped up in her quilt, she loves it,
(she has had beds but loves to sleep on the couch!
Anyway I have got some good news for you all!
Rosie is a lot healthier now and she is off the steroids!
and has totally been discharged from the vets!
Rosie was under a skin specialist at my vets
and she said I could try and slowly wean Rosie off them,
as I did not want her on them at all,
but when Rosie flared up she wanted her on them,
so this has been a long process,
and I was monitoring this myself and keep her on
minimal medication and at the same time
and I was fully researching all about pet allergies,
while this was going on I could see Rosie’s
own immune system was getting stronger,
and she was finally off the steroids in November last year
and was doing fine with just 1 Claritin a day,
Rosie was still under the vets visits every 3 weeks
then 5 weeks then in May this year she was discharged!
 
 
 
Flossy
Update
Flossy
was
adopted in 2009,
she was literally dumped in a rubbish bin
when she was a puppy.
Just look at how happy this darling little girl is!
Here is what her family have to say about her:
Flossy is doing extremely well with her training,
she is a very intelligent dog. We love her to bits
and have made lots of new friends
both human and doggie on our walks.
Sadly my father passed away and his nickname for me
as a child was Flossy,
which is why I think Flossy and I were meant to be together.
Here are some photos of Flossy on holiday last year with us,
resting after a hard days play
and wearing her rossette for 3rd place
in best condition at a local dog show, run by our vets,
raising funds for charity. Flossy has a new friend called Molly
and we walk together as much as possible
so both dogs get to play and have lots of exercise.
She is a much loved dog, a fantastic family pet
and makes us laugh a lot.
Fiona
Saffie
was
another dog found as a stray (possibly dumped)
and taken to a pound where there was a hight risk her
being being destroyed.
We took her in to find her home.
She is with a wonderful couple who have their own huge fields,
as seen in the photos, for Saffie to burn off all that energy
using those long legs of hers!
We believe she was a working lurcher
and hasn't had proper socialisation with other dogs.
Her owners have employed a lurcher behaviourist
who has been been helping them to work on her dog aggression,
slowly but surely she is improving.
Not many people would go out of the way to help
their dogs overcome problems so we are very thankful
that Saffie has such great owners.
They wouldn't change her for the world,
they say she is so worth it, she is wonderful with people
and is perfect in the home.
They adore Saffie and Saffie adores them.
To
see
Saffie on Youtube
 
 
Toby
Update
Toby
was
signed over for rehoming by the owners
when he was just 8 1/2 weeks old!
They bought him with good intentions but couldn't cope at
all.
So...here he is in his new family home,
the first pic is when he was just a littl'un in his foster home
and the rest are of him as he is now.
A note from his owners:
Toby has settled in very well and now knows sit, stay
and is in the process of learning paw
he does it sometimes and other times
it is like he doesnt know what we are talking about!! ha!
He has done
very well with the toilet training
and only has the odd accident in excitement now.
The kids love him and he still loves hugs!
Please find attached some pics of him over the last few months.
Regards Kerry
and Chris Mills
Daze Update
Dazy
was
another dog we saved from being destroyed in a pound.
She was only 3 months old.
We brought her into one of our wonderful foster homes
who took care of her till we found her a home,
just look at her with her new brother...her family
completely and utterly dote on them both,
after sadly losing their other dog tragically
whilst boarding in private boarding kennels when on holiday,
they were grief stricken and desperately wanted another dog.
Her mum and dad have had no problems whatsoever with her
and love her to bits.
Another life saved and another happy ending.
To see Daze and her Brother on Youtube
Tess Update
We saved Tess, a
Staffy cross, from a pound
where she was going to be put to sleep after not being claimed
even though the previous owners were traced.
When we have space we help dogs
that are facing destruction in pounds through no fault of
their own
all over the country.
Tess was fostered for several weeks by Aunty Connie
who fed her up as she was very underweight.
Just look at Tess now,
she has found a new caring and loving family who adore her,
they cannot sing her praises enough,
typical of the breed she is fantastic with children
and is a very affectionate and loving dog.
A very Happy Ending for Tess
and for those who helped saved her life.
Holly,
elderly
but young at heart and over weight,
came into one of our foster homes because
her elderly owner went into permanent care
(who, since Holly was rehomed has sadly passed away)
as a result Holly had been put into kennels for a few weeks,
family took her in and came to us for help.
Here is Holly with her new Mum and they are like peas in a pod,
they are perfect for each other!
The dog rehoming coordinator has spoken to Holly's mum
and she is over the moon with Holly,
she is everything she wants in a dog.
Here's a few words from the family:
I
am
writing on behalf of my mum Mrs Elizabeth Bridges,
to let you know how Holly is getting on.
She has settled in nicely and is very happy
and as you can see she has lost some
of the excess weight already,
as my mum will only feed her the very best
"Healthy Options" dog food.
She is getting plenty of exercise although the snowy weather
has been rather challenging but between us we have managed
and when she gets home after her walk she likes nothing better
than to snuggle up on her new bed.
I am hoping she has filled that gap
after the sad loss of her beloved Robbie.
 
 
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