Second Pound Trip of the Week

So yesterday I went on the second pound trip of the week. Although initially only going for one dog Kathy asked if we had room for another so of course I said yes and we took Sally and went to collect our next foster dogs. 

Karma is a 5 year old male creamchinese crested powder puff x, maybe with some tibetan terrier? You take your own guesses there haha. Karmas hair was such a state when we got him, most of his back end was matted and has had to be cut out by me.. now I'm no dog groomer so he's not in the best state at the moment haha. He currently has kennel cough though so can't go to the groomers till that is gone. He is such a loving boy though, he gets along with everyone, and loves the girls. He is so friendly and his tail is constantly wagging. He loves a good cuddle and has clearly being loved in a past life, its just a shame he ended up in the pound. Karma is even house trained! He really is a great friendly teddy bear.

Blanche is a 5 year old female jack russel, with the strangest brindle coat. Blanche is very friendly and loving and will jump up when your on the sofa to cuddle up next to you. She does show a little bit of food agression towards the other dogs so we're having to feed her separately but other than that shes a great little dog. She is a real cutie and is only a little girl. Blanche is also house trained so for now I have a clean house! haha. Poor girl also has kennel cough, much worse than Karma and even has difficulty breathing through her nose properly because her nose is so blocked. 

When these 2 are all recovered from their kennel cough they will be great pets and will make such loving companions. 

Best Vet Trip

So darling little Primrose went to the vets this morning to get her dental and to get neutered. Upon seeing her the vet nurse totally fell in love and immediately took a picture to ask her boyfriend if they could adopt her. Obviously the answer was yes and Kathy was very happy to let the nurse adopt Prim, since she has previously adopted a pup off of the rescue and Kathy knows what a nice lady she is. So there was no point Prim coming back to us so she has gone with her new owner today where she will be meeting her new doggy friend, a cairn terrier. Poor Primrose was only left with 2 teeth after the dental but I have a feeling she will be much better now. 

So another quick dog, 2 days, matching the record for quickest time to rehome a dog. So I will probably be off to the pound tomorrow to pick up the next foster dog up but will let you know then. :D 

Oh and if people see this please please be aware Kathys internet is currently down, we are still rescuing and rehoming dogs as you can see by my blog. Do not give up on us! Kathy is trying to get it sorted but in the meantime if you wish to contact her please call her! Kathys number is on the West Yorkshire website, if she doesn't answer either leave a message or text and she will get back to you but you must realise she is very busy.

Lucy, Tinks and Sally xx

... and breathe

Finally I've got a break to update you all on whats been happening. As you all know Terry got rehomed on Monday. The couple who I mentioned before came to visit him, and worrying that he would be yappy and snappy I was rather impressed when they sat in the garden and he just walked around, eventually deciding to approach. He seemed to do well with the couples 3 dogs, 2 staffie crosses and a yorkshire terrier and although a little wary and scared of the 2 bigger ones, he did not snap at them and just shyed away if they got too close. He did however decide to try play with the yorkshire terrier, not properly but both had a little wag of the tail, as if to say they will be friends. It didn't take too long for the couple decide that they would rehome it and took him home the very same day. Apparently he is settling well, has only given warning bites when he has been scared and is taking to the ladies carers. I am so impressed with him, considering I saved him from the pound just hours before he was going to be put to sleep for being 'agressive'. In my opinion there is a big difference between an agressive dog and a frightened dog. 

Anyway the rehoming of Terry could only mean one thing, that today after college I was off to the pound to pick up the next one. Now is for a little poodle cross (?) named Primrose. She has such a rotting mouth that it is actually sickening, the smell and the pus coming from it is horrendous. Poor little girl can not be comfy so she will be off to the vets on Friday to get all her teeth sorted and will probably end up with a lot out. Until we have had the teeth removed it is so difficult to tell her age. Her general health seems to be quite good and she seems to be in good condition other than the teeth. She is so tiny though, Tinks is at least twice as big as her. She's just like a little puppy... bless her. She is safe now though, and has being showered to wash away the pound memories and fed some wet food. She will feel so much better once her teeth are sorted, I am sure.

Oh and before I go I must give a big thank you to Terrys new owners who have donated a heaped pile of toys and other goodies for the dogs... donations are always appreciated for the rescue. 

Lucy, Tinks, Sally and Primrose x

Terry Rehomed

Yes thats right... Terry has been rehomed. And I have 15 minutes till work so sorry for posting and running but I'll update you on Wednesday at the latest 

Lucy and the girls xx

Fun in the Sun!

Terry seems to be getting better everyday. He has spent the past few days in the garden, in the sun with his 'girlfriend' Tinks. Whilst typing this he is layed in the basket next to her fast asleep. I think this weather has tired them both out.

Today I had another call from the lady interested in Terry, after speaking to her vets he has said to leave it 36 hours after the kennel cough vaccine but as Terry is due back in at the vets again next Monday we have both decided on leaving it a week, then at least it's safe for everyone. After going back to the vets today, the vet has said his chest is still very wheezy, especially on his right side and his temperature is a little high so its back on the antibiotics for Terry and then back again to the vets next week. 

I have also learnt today Terry loves to play fetch and will bring them back to you :) He is such a good boy. Anyway for now I have peace so I'm going to get some work done,
Lucy, Tinks, Sally and Terry x

A Lovely Day

Well for now the weather is lovely and the sun is out... okay it's just gone in but the dogs have had a nice day outside. The door has been open all day and I am happy to say Terry has been out most of the day playing with Tinks and I think it's fair to say he well and truly fancies my little girl! haha. When they aren't outside they are in bed, snuggling up while Tinks nibbles his collar! It's actually quite cute now he's stopped humping her constantly. 

Terry is starting to recover from his kennel cough, he's only had a couple of coughs today but if it's not fully gone by Monday he'll be back to the vets for more antibiotics. Other than that though he is doing well. So well in fact a lady today has called very interested in Terry. With over 30 years of dog experience and experience volunteering with rescues she sounds perfect for Terry. Her and her husband live with there 3 dogs and the dogs seem to be the most important thing in their lives! So important that the lady is going to speak to her vet first before coming to visit Terry, as she couldn't bare coming and bringing the kennel cough home with her. Although I don't think it should be a problem, she is still being safe and checking with her vets first thing monday morning. If all goes well we may be on the way to Terry going to a new home :) 

I would also like to give a quick mention about another dog I met today who is with the rescue. Angel is a 10+ year old, fawn miniature pinscher and she really is mini! Mini to the point she is all skin and bones, she came in with 2 other younger miniature pinschers, which are in a different foster so I didn't get to meet, after there owner died. Now we have no idea of the circumstances or why she is so skinny etc. so no judgements can be made here please. Angel will be on the website soon. She has been vaccinated today and has been flead and will be wormed in a few days. When Angel is up to a healthy weight, she will be neutered and be given a full dental. She is a lovely girl and just hops around after her foster mum, after only a day in foster! The vet even said how lovely she was! 

Terry the Changed Little Boy

Terry is definitely starting to settle here now. Although he wasn't feeling too great Sunday, with diarhoea and coughing to the point he was sick, we took him to the vets on Monday to find he has bronchitis, which is on the kennel cough spectrum and he had a jab to take pressure off his throat and is now on antibiotics so should hopefully be better in no time. The vets also estimated him at 9/10 months of age so little boy is only a pup. He is on a good diet of Wainwrights and Nature Diet to help his stomach and get him back to a normal weight.

Although initially very worried about leaving Terry with my dad and the girls for a few days I went with it anyways and went to visit my boyfriend for just a couple of days. Although worrying we would be going two steps back with him I came back yesterday to a totally different dog. Terry is so much better now and has calmed down alot. He will now let me put him on a harness and today went on his first walk. Although he barked a lot at all the different things happening around him he loved it and is now fast asleep by the fire. Terry is so loving now and just wants to snuggle up and is no longer afraid of me moving him about. He will now only growl in a playful way and try nibble you when hes playing! So his puppy side is starting to come out, the worst bit being as he still has his puppy canines a little nibble does hurt! Terry is getting very playful now with Tinks and loves running around in the garden with her. His only problem is, as he is still intact, he gets a little... frisky, I guess I should put it around her and will chase her around the house just to hump her. Poor Tinks doesn't have a clue what he's doing. I have no idea why he fancies her so much, it must be because she is so beautiful :) hopefully though that will be solved when he is neutered, but we will wait till he has gained weight and recovered from the kennel cough before we get that done. 

Although he is now much better with me we are getting a behaviourist in when he is better to work with him and prepare him for a new home. I am sure though with an experienced dog owner he will settle well in a new home and will be a lovely, loyal partner. 

I'll try keep you up to date! But for now thats all, Lucy, TInks, Sally and Terry x