Ready to Go

So last week Candy went to the vets for final blood tests and the vets found her blood count is much better, her white blood cells are back to normal and red blood cells have increased to near normal which shows there is no underlying problem it was just her recovering. So after finishing her antibiotics Candy was given her vaccinations on Tuesday and is now ready to be rehomed.

Candy is doing very well but proving to be a bossy miss. She does need further on lead training in her forever home as she does bark at dogs when she is on the lead and will try and bite through her lead and back out of her harness if she wants to be off. Candy has been let off lead once for photos and is very good, however she will get distracted if she sees another dog and will not respond. Other than that shes fantastic and gets on well with our gang.

 

 

Rescue Heartbreak

I'm sure by now each of you has heard the dreadful news of the fire at Manchester Dogs Home. At present 43 dogs are known to have died, 43 innocent dogs who were waiting for their second chance in a loving family home. More than 150 dogs have been rescued for at least the second time in their lives by the dedicated work of Manchester firefighters and public heroes. The rescue obviously need all the help they can get but for now they are wanting it to wait till tomorrow as it is very hectic at the moment. They will need food, blankets, bedding, donations, a warm place for the dogs to stay anything that can help the dogs and in the long run no doubt they will be needing the man power. Offer what you can and give back to your community. The dogs did nothing to deserve this.

I find it hard putting into words how I feel without going on an angry rant which will make me sound as bad as the vile person that did this. One part of me is so angry that some sicko has done this, the other is devastated for the loss of innocent dogs and a rescue which works tirelessly to help dogs when they need it most. 

As dog lovers together we will all unite and show that there is some faith in humanity. We are not all terrible beings who abandon our family and ruin innocent animals lives. If a dog shows any human agression it is put to sleep, yet as humans you can kill and get a punishment that will never be harsh enough. I think that is enough said for tonight. Run free pups!

Gradual Improvements

On Monday Candy went back to the vets to have new blood tests, her rbc count is still much lower than what it should be but they were better than Friday so that is a good sign. So on the up you must think? Not exactly, on Tuesday evening Candy threw up her tea, then was sick at my work on Wednesday then after her tea Wednesday so yesterday she went to the vets and was instructed to be starved of food and water and to be given a rehydration therapy in the evening. Its been horrible watching her ill but she is back to her usual self today and as bubbly as ever. Today Candy went back to the vets to be bathed and trimmed up and is looking very well now. She still isn't really ready to be rehomed but is back at the vets next Friday where more blood tests may be done. Signs do look as though it is not an underlying problem and that her blood results are due to her problems before she came into rescue. Fingers crossed Friday will show more improvements and she will be able to be vaccinated and ready to go.

Candy is such a fantastic dog, she just wants to cuddle and love you. She is slightly overaffectionate with other dogs and will bark like mad when she sees a dog until she has said hello. Shes slightly mad, a little funny looking but an amazing family pet who will never stop loving.
  

Woody Rehomed... Breaktime? I think not :)

Woodys second viewing went fantastic and the family were ecstatic to welcome him in. Woody will be truly spoilt with his new family... I have no doubts about that and it will be his forever home this time :) 

I was intending to take a break after Woody as I'm going on holiday next month but I figured since its August, the worst time of year for rescue for whatever stupid reason I couldn't stop. Anyway if I'm still fostering when I go on holiday my new foster can join me. 

So meet Candyfloss, a 4 year old crossbreed (shnauzer x pug x border terrier) who after some rehabilitation will be ready to be rehomed. Candy has had a real tough time the past few weeks and although she acts like a typical dog her bloods reveal she is quite ill and needs to be on bed rest until they improve. Candy is a very friendly dog who loves attention and although we haven't introduced her to the dogs yet as she isn't strong enough she seems happy enough to have them around from her crate although she does bark when she first meets dogs. Candy is fantastic in the car and will sit nicely, is crate trained and house trained. Although its early hours... nevermind days Candy seems an all round perfect dog. She will be under 24 hour supervision for the next few days and fingers crossed she will perk up when shes back at the vets on Monday but for now it is looking positive and I'm betting once shes up for rehoming, she will be rehomed very quick! I will try keep this page updated but for now enjoy some pictures :)

Wonderful Woody

Sorry for the lack of updates again, the only excuse I have is tiredness and work getting in the way. So the past few weeks we have been fostering wonderful Woody and since I'm shattered and it will be a long story to explain him I'm just going to copy his post from the website. 

This dog needs a very experienced owner as he is showing signs of past abuse so needs thoughtful and kind handling at all times which children don't understand.

Woody Wonderful Man is a 2 years old Patterdale Terrier who is an absolute darling.  He is kind, intelligent and loyal.

This is one of the most affectionate and cuddly dog we have had in the rescue.

However this dog tells his own story ... Woody is showing anxiety if shouted at, if anyone suddenly goes to grab his collar and when having the harness put on.  He sometimes gets so frightened he cowers and wets himself with fear .... This is due to past abusive handling prior to coming into the rescue.  He therefore needs a very experienced, kind, patient and confident owner.  WOODY DOESN'T BITE.

Woody is dog friendly, fostered with 3 other dogs and he loves everyone he meets.  He needs to be rehomed with another big playful dog to help burn off his energy levels.

Woody is totally ball obsessed and will play ball for hours.

Woody needs a lot of exercise and attention

As he is so boisterous and sometimes gets really excited we need a home with NO CHILDREN PLEASE.

Woody is well behaved in the house, travels well in the car, doesn't chew, and is a really nice companion and pet.

We are looking for a home with

• lots of attention and love
• another playful dog
• eexperienced, kind dog owners
• owners who are very confident handling dogs
• owners who are experienced with abused and frightened dogs
• an ability to train a dog using reward based methods
• NOT if both partners work full time
• no children
• an active home where he will get a lot of exercise
• a garden is not essential but if you have a garden it must be securely fenced to 6 foot high

• long term lifestyle and financial security

Woody is such a handsome boy and has so much energy to burn but he is a typical patterdale terrier. Stubborn and full of life. Woody does not like anyone shouting and will try bite if he feels threatened so sometimes he does need to be left on his own to calm down. Woody loves to play and will fetch every single toy in the house to you to play and absolutely loves his tennis balls! For now though I don't want to be too pushy in finding Woody a home as he had a viewing last week and will be having a second viewing next week. Should all go well Woody will be rehomed soon. Fingers crossed that the whole family love him as if they do he will be going to live with a pug friend with houseboat trips on weekends. He really does deserve a good life,he is too young to be stuck in rescue, even if it is in a foster home. So I'll  try keep updated this week, hopefully things will steady out a bit soon and I'll try do at least weekly updates :) 

Looking Up

I have been meaning to post the past couple of weeks but with my birthday, work and being a support worker at a playscheme I've been kind of busy. Just looking back I didn't even update about Chances viewing. As his potential owners didn't have a satnav we went to take him to them ourself. Its fair to say it was love at first sight and after a walk around their local grassy area and an hour sitting with a tea and biscuits we knew it was right to leave Chance there. Since then I have called for an update and they are so happy they insisted if we ever wanted him back they'd make sure they were out. There is no chance I ever want to take Chance from his forever family :)

Foxy spent a bit at the vets, with her kennel cough, needing dental treatment and blood tests. All came back clear though and apart from a small heart murmur and being underweight Foxy was in perfect health and the vet did say she was around 6-8 which was younger than what I initially thought. Shes had her vaccinations and today was viewed by a lovely retired couple wanting a dog after they lost theirs. After the viewing Foxy went along to her forever home. 

So now saving the best till last BB Bobby who has been in rescue nearly 2 years has been rehomed to the perfect life on a farm thanks to facebook! :) So please join our page, share our dogs and save lives :)

Lucy

Its Amazing What a Week can Do

So I have some good news and some even better news... best get started haven't I.

This time last week as I was noseying through facebook as per usual I noticed a dog posted by Flushdyke Kennels, she'd caught my eye before but having Chance I thought I best not offer to take her, a rescue will come along. After a week in the pound she was still there, I looked at the comments to see everyone from the rescue adoring her and decided to pitch in... 'I'll have her'....I think I may be slightly insane. But I got up early Monday morning to get this lovely old lady from the pound. She was nervous, as all pound dogs are, underweight and needed a good bath and brush but she seemed in good condition. I took her home to a rather surprised dad and gave her a good bath with furminater shampoo and then used a furminator on her... it's amazing what a good wash and brush can do. We decided to call her Foxy because she looks near enough identical to a fox and we've had a Foxy Roxy and a Vixen before. She was doing well but within a few days had started to show signs of kennel cough so isn't in the best condition right now. She is on antibiotics from the vet and if shes better on Thursday she will be having all her vet work done.... dental, microchip, anal glands, nails and of course neutering. 

So Foxy is an older lady (don't have an approximate age but I'd say 8+) and we think shes a corgi crossbreed. Her face is a little like a german shepherds/collies so take your guesses... shes a good old fashioned mutt and theres nothing wrong with that. She seems fully deaf so doesn't have recall, but she is very calm and well behaved. She is not fully housetrained but that can never be expected straight away, she is improving and seems to be getting used to day to day life in a home again. Its taken her a few days to destress and stop pacing around the house and she loves to curl up on the sofa and unlike every other foster dog sleeps downstairs on 'her' sofa at night. Although she does sometimes have accidents over night she will never wake you up and stays quiet all night. Foxy refuses to eat dry biscuits and will only eat wet food so is on a full tray of naturediet a day in hopes it will fatten her up. Can't say I've ever had a dog who will deny a dentastick until now! Foxy spends most of her days curled up asleep but if you move she will and she will follow you around with a look of love in her eyes. I'm sure she'll settle even more in time and I'll keep this page updated but for now here are some pictures

So the better news? On Friday Chance went to his *fingers crossed* forever home with a retired couple and their 13 year old crossbreed. Although he has just gone on a weeks trial I can't see him returning to us and the couple seemed very happy to have him join their family. I'm sure he will be so happy and loved in his perfect home :) 

Lucy, Foxy, Mr Binx, Tinks and Sal x