Her day will come

Firstly I'd like to apologise if my formats a little different, I'm writing on my phone for the first time and if it goes well may make blogging easier in future.

So candys viewing went really well the other day, since she was in a funny mood and playing up with other dogs at the farm where we did the viewing I thought she'd ruin it for herself but she was really well behaved and only had a sniff at the couples springer spaniel. I was so happy and everything was going well but unfortunately the couple decided she may be a little too strong on the lead.

So time for a few home truths on candy. She is dog reactive, she will bark at dogs she sees on the lead but she doesn't have one bit of aggression on her, personally I think shes frustrated because she's on a lead and can't say hello. Off lead candy is fantastic and has brilliant recall. Next candy does pull on the lead, not overly and as she's only 11kg she's not too strong but she can yank if she sees a small furry or bird. She's like a terrier in that respect but dogs will be dogs and she just needs a firm hand to keep hold. Candy is very food orientated so this does help with dog reaction, she just needs some on lead training, which is much harder when you have three other dogs. I'm convinced it wouldn't take long though,  her prey instinct though, I don't think can be taken out about her.

And finally and most importantly candy is a lap dog, she loves to be with you, she will constantly be sat on your knee and will ask for attention if you stop stroking her. She will give you the funniest grin that you can't help but fall in love with. She'll follow you everywhere and be the most loyal dog. Candy is near perfect, she just needs time and all the love in the world.

A few weeks ago I went for a walk and a 10 year old girl joined me, candy didn't even bother with her as she walked with us. She was full of questions about the dogs one of which was what if you don't find her a home, to which i said I would, she kept asking saying but what If we didn't. As much as I persuaded her I would find her a home in the end i had to tell her I would look after her if she didn't. She then went to ask the same about the next foster dog I will have. I admired her curiosity, but it made me sad how pessimistic she was. What if I couldn't find a dog a home? The dog would end up passing without a real owner. The truth is foster dogs are loved just like my own, should they go to rainbow bridge when their with me I'd hope they'd wait for me there. These dogs arent just rescue dogs they are temporary members of my family and will be forever treated like that until their forever home comes. And every dog has a forever home come forward, it can take days, weeks, months but that forever home will come. Being in rescue requires a sense of optimism, if you don't have that you would never rehome a dog but I do and candys home will come forward!

In the meantime though She'll be spoilt to lots of love, new toys and plenty of treats :) 




 
 
 

Back at the Start

Unfortunately the people who viewed Candy last week did not feel a connection with her, despite Candy being on her best behaviour so Candy is back looking for her forever home. As I always say the dog chooses the owner, and Candy just didn't choose them. However another couple have registered interest and will be viewing Candy in about an hours time so fingers crossed this viewing will go well and Candy behaves well around their springer spaniel. 

Candy had her second lot of vaccinations yesterday so is properly ready to go to her new home now, so I'm going to stay optimistic and hope for the best for today :)

Lucy, Tinks, Mr Binx, Sally and Candy x

Holiday Time

So we have just come back from a week away in Scotland. Even Candy came alone, just going to show foster dogs really are members of the family. Candy did very well and travelled the 5 hours curled up asleep. She loved being at the beach and there was a point where it felt like time to let her go and she did brilliant. Candy has amazing recall and even if she gets distracted by another dog she will come back. Candy is still dog reactive and will bark at the dogs on the lead, however she is not agressive and if she gets to meet them she will have a sniff and be very friendly. We met our friend Lee up in Scotland who is fostering a gorgeus deaf bearded collie named Blue, him and Candy fell in love and were both running off lead together clearly very happy. Blue can be seen in the photos but he is reserved for his forever home so don't ask about him :) Candy loves playing in the sea and will happily splash in the waves and chase after a tennis ball. It was so nice seeing a dog that was once abandoned and was so ill to be so happy with life. Below you can see Candy off lead on the beach in her fancy coat.

We have received interest for Candy and she has had a viewing today which went quite well so its just a waiting game now to see if they would like to adopt her, so watch this space and I will keep you updated, but for now enjoy some happy beach photos of Candy. 

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 :)