The requests to take dogs in have been constant but that seems to have increased this week too, normally we refuse but today we have taken a new one in, more details soon.
At least the weather seems to have picked up a bit.
Saturday, 16 February 2013
15th February
A brief blog tonight; after being quiet for several weeks the last two days things have been crazy, most of which I cannot share but it has been a roller coaster ride!
The requests to take dogs in have been constant but that seems to have increased this week too, normally we refuse but today we have taken a new one in, more details soon.
At least the weather seems to have picked up a bit.
The above is for Val and Stuart. Val was lying on the floor when I spoke to her tonight, because there was no room on the sofas due to the dogs!
The requests to take dogs in have been constant but that seems to have increased this week too, normally we refuse but today we have taken a new one in, more details soon.
At least the weather seems to have picked up a bit.
Thursday, 14 February 2013
14th February
Rhea has qualified for the finals of a Rescue Dog Agility Competition.
We look forward to following her progress.
Congratulations Kerry and Rhea!
We look forward to following her progress.
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| Happy Valentines Day! |
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| Ernie making himself at home! |
14th February
Jenny and Simon who own Boris have contacted us to tell us that they are moving to a cottage on a 400 acre estate where Simon will work as gardener. Boris has already been there a few times and loves it, I think he will have plenty of space to run around in!
Jenny writes :- ' He is still a very lively Staffy and we all love him loads.
He gets better treatment than the baby and is tucked up in bed each night.
He is getting on really well with Baby Rosa (who is not so young now at 15 months).
Boris hurt his foot on a walk a while back and trod on some broken glass so he had to wear a big collar and a bandage which he hated!
It is his 7th birthday next week on Valentines day he will be sharing a steak with us!'
Happy Birthday Boris!
Jenny writes :- ' He is still a very lively Staffy and we all love him loads.
He gets better treatment than the baby and is tucked up in bed each night.
He is getting on really well with Baby Rosa (who is not so young now at 15 months).
Boris hurt his foot on a walk a while back and trod on some broken glass so he had to wear a big collar and a bandage which he hated!
It is his 7th birthday next week on Valentines day he will be sharing a steak with us!'
Happy Birthday Boris!
Tuesday, 12 February 2013
12th February
Thank goodness today was better! Cold, but at least dry and not windy. The weather over the weekend and particularly yesterday left me speechless. Trying to do things at the ponies my hands have got so cold it has made me cry and though those bitter winds last week at least dried things up we are now completely water-logged again. The top of my garden is muddy and wet so the dogs cannot even go out for a 'wee' without getting filthy and then their paws becoming sore.
I have had enough now! Come on spring!
Jane looked at Rosie yesterday but did not think her lameness was anything to worry about, it does seem to be better lately despite her charging around chasing Rabbits and Pheasants!
We had enough in the Reuben Fund to pay for Angel's op, which is great news and the vet has now been paid.
Thank you to all who have donated.
Everyone seems pleased to hear about Tara. The lady herself, however, is oblivious and went back to bed!
I have added a new picture to yesterdays blog.
I have had enough now! Come on spring!
Jane looked at Rosie yesterday but did not think her lameness was anything to worry about, it does seem to be better lately despite her charging around chasing Rabbits and Pheasants!
We had enough in the Reuben Fund to pay for Angel's op, which is great news and the vet has now been paid.
Thank you to all who have donated.
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| Angel on the bed (not really allowed.) |
Everyone seems pleased to hear about Tara. The lady herself, however, is oblivious and went back to bed!
I have added a new picture to yesterdays blog.
11th February
Breaking News ............ Tara has a home!
And Val and Stuart have a new dog!
Yes, it's not just a happy coincidence, Val and Stuart have committed to give Tara a home for the rest of her days.
Tara has a lot going for her but she is not good with children and is far worse than we at first realised.
The worry was in finding someone who would be completely responsible with this.
Val has visiting grandchildren but she knows what Tara is like and takes necessary precautions.
Tara's other problem is her separation anxiety and this concerned me as it was really impacting on Val and Stuarts life, but Val has taken some advice from a Behavourist and is happy to work around it.
As I am sure you are aware this is wonderful news for Tara as she has the 'life of Riley' with Val and Stuart, sleeping on the bed and enjoying the 'ahem', occasional pudding.
This will take them up to five dogs with ages ranging from 6 to 15
A houseful of oldies!
Thank you Val and Stuart for your love and dedication to our wonderful breed.
We wish Tara many happy years of hogging the bed covers!
And Val and Stuart have a new dog!
Yes, it's not just a happy coincidence, Val and Stuart have committed to give Tara a home for the rest of her days.
Tara has a lot going for her but she is not good with children and is far worse than we at first realised.
The worry was in finding someone who would be completely responsible with this.
Val has visiting grandchildren but she knows what Tara is like and takes necessary precautions.
Tara's other problem is her separation anxiety and this concerned me as it was really impacting on Val and Stuarts life, but Val has taken some advice from a Behavourist and is happy to work around it.
As I am sure you are aware this is wonderful news for Tara as she has the 'life of Riley' with Val and Stuart, sleeping on the bed and enjoying the 'ahem', occasional pudding.
This will take them up to five dogs with ages ranging from 6 to 15
A houseful of oldies!
Thank you Val and Stuart for your love and dedication to our wonderful breed.
Sunday, 10 February 2013
10th February
An update on all the dogs :-
Angel's serum lump has now completely disappeared and the hair growing back over the wound. She is well in herself but has done quite a bit of tail chasing recently and her tail is very pink.
As you know I only have Angel and Rosie with me at the moment (as rescues) so it is the quietest it has been since she has been here so it is frustrating that her tail chasing has increased. As fast as we remove one trigger for her behaviour she just finds another, obviously her operation and the following ten days on lead walks have not helped but even so it is disappointing as she is getting plenty of exercise and attention.
Her operation cost £278.75 I need to check if we have enough in the Reuben fund to pay it.
Rosie had a lovely run with Chloe who came back for a visit yesterday, they tore around together, it was hard to say who was the maddest but afterwards Rosie was panting heavily and lay 'frogs legs,' whereas Chloe was not out of breath!
Chloe is looking fantastic and definitely more white than pink, with hair growing on her tummy and on her legs.
Rosie is going to the vets tomorrow to have a hind leg checked as she sometimes carries it. She hates the wet and I am not sure if it is just that or if she has something more serious going on. She was not too bad this morning despite yesterdays exertions with Chloe.
Jesse is coming back to us at the end of next week as Kate is getting very busy with boarders and also having some well earned well earned time away. He is now very well socialized with other dogs, I will try to do some one to one work with him which Kate does not have time for.
I am sorry to say Lexus' troublesome nail is not looking good and may well require Jane vets attention again. It is growing in a curl and is split, he licks it continually, ho hum, more worry and expense.
Angel's serum lump has now completely disappeared and the hair growing back over the wound. She is well in herself but has done quite a bit of tail chasing recently and her tail is very pink.
As you know I only have Angel and Rosie with me at the moment (as rescues) so it is the quietest it has been since she has been here so it is frustrating that her tail chasing has increased. As fast as we remove one trigger for her behaviour she just finds another, obviously her operation and the following ten days on lead walks have not helped but even so it is disappointing as she is getting plenty of exercise and attention.
Her operation cost £278.75 I need to check if we have enough in the Reuben fund to pay it.
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| Angel tonight, the scar barely visible. |
Rosie had a lovely run with Chloe who came back for a visit yesterday, they tore around together, it was hard to say who was the maddest but afterwards Rosie was panting heavily and lay 'frogs legs,' whereas Chloe was not out of breath!
Chloe is looking fantastic and definitely more white than pink, with hair growing on her tummy and on her legs.
Rosie is going to the vets tomorrow to have a hind leg checked as she sometimes carries it. She hates the wet and I am not sure if it is just that or if she has something more serious going on. She was not too bad this morning despite yesterdays exertions with Chloe.
Jesse is coming back to us at the end of next week as Kate is getting very busy with boarders and also having some well earned well earned time away. He is now very well socialized with other dogs, I will try to do some one to one work with him which Kate does not have time for.
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| Lexus considering his sore paw this morning. |
I am sorry to say Lexus' troublesome nail is not looking good and may well require Jane vets attention again. It is growing in a curl and is split, he licks it continually, ho hum, more worry and expense.
9th February
Kerry Crick who adopted Rhea from us as a pup and successfully competes her in Agility, as well as taking part in the Staffie Agility display teams at Crufts and Discover Dogs has just adopted Ernie from Battersea.
This will take them to a six dog household! Congratulations Kerry and good luck!
This will take them to a six dog household! Congratulations Kerry and good luck!
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