Oops

I did it again... haha. Failed to update when I said now I must do it now while I remember even though I need to get ready for work. 

So the viewing actually went quite well, Kali was very well behaved and was very happy and loving with the lady. Unfortunately I think she looked too much like the ladies old dog which made the lady realise it was too soon after the death of her old dog, which is understandable. So unfortunately Kali is still with us and hasn't found her new home as of yet.

Kali is becoming much more loving with time, yesterday my dad walked them to college to pick me up and I was greeted with such a happy Kali that she even jumped up at me. Although my friends thought nothing of this to me it was a big achievement. I didn't even know Kali could properly jump up! Not only that but Kali decided that its time she can share the bed with me and Tinks and jumped up last night to join for big cuddles. This morning she even jumped on the sofa with me. I know I shouldn't let her pick up bad habits since she's such a well behaved dog, but shes old and she deserves the life of luxury on the furniture! haha. She is getting on really well, she is so good on walks, she trots next to you and has even started running a little in front of me, then if she sees a puddle she will avoid it at all costs by leaping over it. She's like a tiny little pony, she's so elegant in her walk and even one of my classmates pointed out that she has a good walk for her age. And everyone that met her yesterday really did love her. She's such a gentle sweetheart.

Kali is eating so much better after the operation, she eats twice a day, half biscuits and half wet food and eats most of that. Even though she does leave some it doesn't stop her stealing our twos biscuits. Ah well, I can't complain, I'm sure she's well on the way to gaining some weight. One problem with the little missy is that shes suddenly discovered how we're giving her antibiotics so is getting a little stubborn and spitting them out! Thankfully only have a few days left but will still be a mission. She has a check up tonight to make sure shes doing okay after the op but thats about it. 

Lucy, Kali, Tinks and Sally x

Dentist Trip!

Well really it was a vet trip but it was for a dental, haha. So on Wednesday Kali had her vet trip for a dental and to have her nails clipped. Even though she was a little wobbly on Wednesday night she was pretty much her normal self and even ate much more than normal. She had a full tray of Nature Diet Senior and quite enjoyed that. Kali is now very much back to her normal self, in fact she seems a little happier in her self and is definitely eating more now! It makes me think that maybe her teeth were causing her pain that didn't make her want to eat but now she'll happily eat her biscuits with some meat. She did have 2 of her upper molars removed because they were that bad but obviously this has not effected her at all. Shes on antibiotics and doesn't seem to be any pain. She's just her normal quiet self. 

Kali is definitely cheering up the more shes here, when you come home after being out she'll get all excited and trot around in happiness and will stretch out to show shes happy instead of being all jumpy with you. If you get anywhere near her face she will just smother you with kisses!! She loves her walks and even barked the other day when she saw a cat, and a bag moving in the wind. She rarely barks but when she does its such a funny little noise. 

Anyway since Kali is back to her normal self after the op the viewing is going ahead later today and the lady will be here around 3. So fingers crossed and if I have the time I'll update tomorrow. I can only hope it goes well or we could have Kali for a lot longer... if only people could see past the age, after all age is just a number :) 

Lucy, Kali, Tinks and Sally x

Things Looking up... Already??

So believe it or not Kali girl has a viewing!! Providing her health check and dental goes well on Wednesday and shes back to her normal self Kali has a viewing on Friday! Hopefully if the lady likes her a second viewing will be done with her dog then we'll see how it goes. The lady is a friend of another foster for the rescue and she already has an older Jack Russel whos very protective against her. Since Kalis around the same age and isn't bothered by other dogs it just seems like the perfect retirement home for her. I can only hope Friday goes well for Kalis sake... maybe she won't be my Christmas dog after all :D 

Oh and I should update about Kali. She has settled in really well now and just loves to curl up in front of the fire. She had a bath the other day and was so well behaved she didn't even mind the hair dryer. She's so lovely. When she gets really excited, like when shes going for a walk or you come home, she'll give out a little song that is so cute, its not even really like a bark. Tinks is starting to settle with her too and is just ignoring her... we will take the Small Dog Syndrome out of her! So thats Kali, what more can I say other than shes a really well behaved dog, yes she has a few accidents but shes old in a new environment, can't blame her there. 

Lucy, Kali, Tinks and Sally

Heartbreaker

Meet the wonderful heart breaker Kali. Just look at that sad face? This girl came today and is such a gentle girl. She is so quiet and just wants a peaceful retirement home. I can't say much about her yet. She's not bothered about these 2, just a little scared of Tinks (with small dog syndrome). Therefore she'd suit a home with calmer quiet dogs. Kali has lived with a 4 year old in her old home so could be rehomed with quiet dog savvy children that will give her the time she needs. Kali is so lovely, she gives you little licks and just looks at you with her sad eyes. It's hard to say I'm not falling in love with this old girl. She would suit a quiet home with someone around most of the time to give her all the love she needs in her twilight years, she loves to go on walks so would need to be walked at least twice a day. She's very well behaved on the lead and doesn't pull and is apparently good off lead. Kali is just a golden oldie in need of a retirement home. She is in very good health for her age. Kali does moult so this has to be bared in mind, she needs brushing daily to remove excess hair and even then she moults constantly. 

I'll update with you as she gets more settled in and calms down a bit as she seems a little nervous and lost at the moment. 

Lucy, Kali, Tinks and Sally xx

APPEAL

Now onto the urgent appeal from the rescue. Madame is a French Bulldog who has just been used to breed from and hasn't been given any proper care.  

Taken from the WYDR facebook page

Madame is a French Bulldog that has been neglected. Her ears are so infected & swollen that they will need operating on once some of the swelling has gone down. Madame is constantly shaking her head.

Her feet are sore & swollen along with most of her body. Her teeth are rotten, Her eyes are too irritated.

This little girl is so miserable & in a great deal of pain.

For us to treat this little sweetheart we have been quoted £1290. This is
before the cost of neutering & vacci

nations that will occur later on once she has recovered enough.

 Now if anyone could possibly donate to this huge bill please please do! http://www.westyorkshiredogrescue.co.uk/donate.htm. Thanks to lovely members of the public we have already received £200 for help to pay towards this but there is still a full £1000 left. So please help and donate, even if its just a small amount, every penny helps!! 

Lucy, Tinks and Sally xx

Real Update This Time

So now I have some time.. kind of, I best update you. So as I was saying Gatsby and Gemma finally got a home! After over 6 months in rescue the perfect owners for them have finally come. The couple, who have previously owned dogs and their 14 year old, dog savvy, daughter really were perfect for them. They loved them and I'm pretty sure they'll give them 2 all that they deserve. Already starting to miss them 2 but it's nice knowing that they're now in their forever home. 

So whos next? Its the question thats always asked when a dog goes. The answer? A beautiful golden oldie. A 13 year old small whippet x ridgeback. This beautiful old girl has the small body of a whippet but the colouring of a ridgeback. Apparently she's a very friendly girl. Good with children and still loves to run. I'll update on Saturday about her when she comes into foster with me. 

So now onto the topic of Amber. The other day Ambers new owner emailed me about how shes getting along. She sounds like shes getting well and truly spoilt in her new home! She has 3 walks a day during the week and 2 long ones on a weekend, including trips to the peak district and to the beach. She's getting a lot of off lead running and all the love she needs. She has 2 doggy friends, a puppy german shepherd and a springer spaniel and is starting lessons for her barking and her socialisation later this month, as promised. It is so nice seeing such a happy ending for Amber. She was such a hard dog to rehome but she has the most lovely nature when you get to know her.

 

Very brief

Basically I have too much college work to do at the moment so don't have the time to fully update but Gastby a.k.a Bailey and Gemma have both gone to their new homes today and are now happily together with a lovely family! The family had already viewed them twice and when they had a second viewing the other day I think it was made definite that these two were for them. Bailey loved the 14 year old daughter and I think they will be well and truly spoilt.

So I do need to post more at some point when I have the time about an urgent vet appeal and an update on Amber but for now I MUST WORK!!! haha. 

Lucy, Tinks and Sally xxx

Yay

Sorry for the lack of updates, being kinda hectic here. My mum ended up coming over to stay for a bit with her 3 dogs so being a mental 7 dog household. The dogs have being very well behaved though considering. 

So today Gemma and Gatsby had a viewing. It went really well :) The couple were lovely and the woman really did not want to leave these 2. Even though Gatsby was a bit loud in his hello due to nerves they reacted really well and just slowly let them get him used to them. Gemma was just cute Gemma with her tail wagging full blast.

So the viewing went so well they both have another viewing on Saturday! Where Gatsby and Gemma will meet the couples 14 year old daughter. So lets hope that goes well, then a home check can get underway and hopefully they'll be going to their new home! So come on everyone, cross everything you have per usual for my lovely foster dogs in hope they remove the  title of fosters and instead become adopted by a lovely family.

Lucy, gemma, Gatsby, Tinks and Sal

Photos

 So heres some much promised photos of these two gorgeus doggies. The first lot are Gatsby, the patterdale and the others are Gemma of course, the corgi x jrt 
 
 
 

Fireworks

So its that horrible time of the year again when theres fireworks driving our dogs mad. Tonights been the first night to see Tinks response. Hurray, she is not fussed! At least thats something less to worry about twice a year. Em used to be petrified of fireworks and it was so awful seeing her so scared. Just thought I would copy over some advice from the West Yorkshire Dog Rescue facebook page. 

The weeks leading up to November 5th and continuing through until the New Year can be a traumatic time for some pets. Signs of ‘firework fear’ or the phobia of loud noises can range fr

om mild behavioural changes to severe destructive behaviour.

SIGNS INCLUDE:
• Hiding away (under table, behind sofa...)
• Seeking closer human contact
• Whining or barking
• Destruction of living area

HELPFUL STEPS YOU CAN TAKE AT HOME:
• If you have to go out leave the TV or radio on and close the curtains
• Provide a ‘den’ for dogs (containing favourite blankets and toys) where they can hide (dog crate, under table)
• Obtained from your vet - Use an Adaptil Diffuser in the room that will provide ‘refuge’. The diffuser needs to be plugged in twenty four hours a day and ideally from at least a week before the anticipated event. Adaptil helps your dog feel more calm and able to cope with the fear better. Feliway is a similar product available for cats.
• Don’t drag your pet out from under the table/ behind the sofa as this will increase their fear. Your pet has chosen this place as a safe haven.
• Try not to punish your pet as this will make them more anxious and reinforce their fear behaviour.
• Try not to reassure your pet either! This may prove difficult; however, you are reinforcing their fear by signalling that they are showing the correct response to the situation.

EMERGENCY SHORT TERM HELP FOR YOUR PET
• Medications that your vet may use to help your pet include;
• Valerian & Scullcap tablets – work very well at reducing mild anxiety and are safe to use in combination with other medications.
• Diazepam or Alprazolam – provide both sedative and anti-anxiety effects. It is important that the treatment is given before nightfall and therefore before the ‘bangs’ start. A test dose should be given on a quiet day to assess the effectiveness.
• In very severe cases a stronger medication may be prescribed

REMEMBER!
Long term management should be sought rather than a quick fix. A process called ‘de-sensitisation’ teaches your pet not to react to the fear stimulus and then eventually to associate it with something positive

 Gatsby and Gemmas response to fireworks is to bark along with them. 

 I will post some photos after this post so keep a look out :)