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*****LATEST Rescue Remedies Diary*****26th Oct 09 Monday Picture of the day Bruno is attending his training group weekly and doing so well
Stories of the day:Sad memories of 1 yr ago having to move the dogs out of our house..splicing down to our 5 plus one foster. Just getting our house back into shape yes it has taken a year with all else going on. Our team has grown; we now have great fosterers; dog walkers and outing and holiday givers; we now need to fundraise to help to pay our bills. A very good feeling within the rescue. We have developed our love for staffies and helped so many beautiful dogs. A reflective day with our new website now live www.rescueremediesdogs.co.uk. And a massive mailout has just gone out to our past homers. Reserved A lovely Jack with 3 legs from a nearby rescue has benefited from one of our homes. |
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27th Oct 09 Tuesday Picture of the day
Stories of the day "We had a lovely walk. We met a large bouncy pointer who wanted to play - Kathy wasn't interested in playing, but they sniffed each other for a bit - all very good natured. We did a bit of running together and I tripped over a tree root and fell over - Kathy came running straight back to me, looked at me, licked my face and rolled over next to me for a tummy tickle . I think she was worried about me  " Janet and Olwen..out and about with Kathy the day after she has finished her season.
Rhianna has caught her leg...and revealing in the extra special attention no doubt. Kiya GSD now fostered and up for rehoming. Background admin going on..some homechecks being organised. |
| xxlynne |
28th Oct 09 Wednesday Picture of the day
Winnie the winner of hearts Stories of the day: Suzi gets the OK from the vets; Tara now goes down with kennel cough. Jojo, and Goonie who has just arrived, struggling in kennels. All preps set for Jess's and Suzi's meeting tomorrow. Paddy a Patti needs to get down from Liverpool trying to organise it for tomorrow. Poppy staffie being kept. Mailing has hit the door mat of many 'homers'. Fosterer has just handed in all the vax details on about 20 dogs that I have left in her home which I have looked high and low for for 2 months yah hey! |
| xxlynne |
29th Oct 09 Thursday Picture of the day
The day we have all waited for...well done Jess you are such a catch can't believe you weren't homed long ago but then Paul and Craig weren't ready..they had poor Lady to care for. Thanks to Stephen and Melissa for offering Jess such a wonderful wonderful chance. Stories of the day: Jess, Riley and Suzi were adopted officially today! Paul came into our kennels. Russell and Jakey came on to our books. Art exhibition being organised of portraits of our dogs to raise funds for us..beautiful idea. Having to take terriers in from urgent home situations currently; planning to save some staffies from Wales, waiting on photos. Stanley comes back into kennels on Sunday. Strong lead on Goonie |
| xxlynne |
30th Oct 09 Friday Picture of the day
 Bailey settling after nearly 1 yr in kennels
Stories of the day: Jess and Lily (Cindy) doing very well Tara on antibiotics for KC; Tia may have KC again. Rhona confirmed for Monday. Dominque chipped; snipped and first vaxed. Russell come into to kennels and our vet sorted his vax card out. Dee chip chip chipping away at the data base for microchips. 3 homechecks set up one for Polo; one for small terrier and the other for a staffie ?Nina |
| xxlynne |
31st Oct 09 Saturday Picture of the day
 Tia ONE girl on our minds today..  she made it through
Stories of the day: Tia found collapsed this morning rushed to the vet and she gradually came through. Big reception party for her on arrival back. Jojo went into foster today. Tara went to weekend foster today. Met Jet a Patterdale homed 2 yrs ago looking so good and loved to bits despite him having to be muzzled outside. Lynne had 'technodramatic day couldn't get her mobile phone connected 3rd call later to sim card company. Terrierrescue and rescueremedies emails went down now resurrected...back into action, and she mislaid her chip scanner for about 3/4 hour! |
| xxlynne |
1st Nov 09 Sunday Picture of the day
 Tara is our page 3 girl tonight!
Stories of the day: Tia well today. Violet (Nina) found her home and doing very well; Goonie and Bubbles might well have found their very own homes they are both in!! Stanley has come back to his friends in Farnham looking much better for a month's break. Jojo doing well in foster and lots of positive labels of success! Ben JRT x has come on to our books; Poppy and Abby are reserved and strong lead on Paul A very positive week thanks to everyone! |
| xxlynne |
2nd Nov 09 Monday Picture of the day
 Rhona has arrived she is very pretty apparently 
Stories of the day: Amber Red Fell Essex and Dominio Staffie bitch Croydon have come on to our books, still in their own homes and both being spayed in the next week. Marmaduke has come on our books; we'll have to wait for KC to subside before neutering. Bruno Shepx passed his Level 1 Obedience training well done both! Alfie is now reserved as is Paul. Tia is under par but OK..follow up vet appointment tomorrow. Bailey has a stand-in foster offer whilst Jilly is away from Stephen and Melissa. Goonie is being the Goon and Violet little Miss perfect! |
| xxlynne |
3rd Nov 09 Tuesday Picture of the day
 Our first German dog up for homing..meet Milly
Stories of the day: Arnold was adopted today. Tia was reviewed at the vets and diagnosed with an irregular heart rhythm which doesn't need medication just a stress free life  (trying to get her out of kennels and meantime enjoying pleasant short walks) Paul and Ben were snipped and Ben chipped and vax'd. Paul went into foster. Honey (Poppy) and Max (Snap) really doing well. Milly Lakie and Lisa Staffie came on to our books
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4th Nov 09 Wednesday Picture of the day
 Little Poppy waits patiently for us to take her in..
Stories of the day: Abby and Poppy changed homes today. No they never knew they were in rescue but they certainly knew what fun it was being in their new home. Tia desperate to come out of kennels. Dee and John went to collect gifts and rejoice in meeting Marco and Boris. Eddie is coming back..he has since had his front leg removed and apparently doing fine! Walking a tight rope currently as saved 4 staffies this week Rhona; Tiffany; Lisa and Mr Bing plus Stanley came back; replacing 3 out Nina; Paul and Goonie. But yes we have too many dogs in and bills to pay..just praying for that great terrier home or that fantastic Staffie home to come in. People are donating generously to help our dogs..that feels so good. Also our Staffie Rescue website hits per day are 4x (40 now 190)what they were in April. |
| xxlynne |
5th Nov 09 Thursday Picture of the day
 Mr Bing..with plenty of Zing, welcome we're sure you wont be with us long!
Stories of the day: Tiffany and Mr Bing came into our care, via our vet for check and vax. Various leads being followed. Lots of chats about what we can offer Tia to get her out of kennels but still no options though our vet has prescribed a calming medication. Fireworks ...so the dog world is alarmed. |
| xxlynne |
6th Nov 09 Friday Picture of the day
Tracey had nearly 2 hours walk today JUST what the Dr ordered! Stories of the day: Voluntary dog walkers have been out in force..oh how I love Fridays to know our dogs are having individual love and care. Dee was determined today...and by the end of the day..Iris; Polo and Evette all reserved and being met tomorrow. Lynne feeling virtuous having spent the day catching up on a huge pile of paperwork. Sharon chipping away as ever to get our dogs seen and snapped up! Squirrel has leaped out of her tree; visiting a different forest for a few days. |
| xxlynne |
7th Nov 09 Saturday Picture of the day
Polo has found his home hurray the 7 dwarfs (Staffie pups) are tucked up in their beds..now where is snow-white  !
Stories of the day: Tracey & Polo found her forever famiies today. Stanley went home with Janet and Olwen for a stayover as his paws are breaking down, and is mixing with Paddy and Bella. Russell moved kennels. Will move Jessie to (S) and another terrier into (N) Strong lead on Millie Lakie; and 2 good Staffie homes. BBC Surrey interview went well very caring interviewer..good prep especially as wasn't aware questions to be asked. Dee's next..but more to the point we all need her to check her euro millions ticket as she could have 45 mil £ at her finger tips! |
| xxlynne |
8th Nov 09 Sunday Picture of the day
 Tiger Lily gained her 'Dogerate' becoming a Drs assistant.
Stories of the day: Tiger Lily at last may you settle into your new life with ease. Jessie and Buddy swaped kennels. Arnold and Eddie came back on to our books with both owners trying to retain them for as long as they can to avoid kennels. Both are very fluent dogs. Agreed to take on a 3 yr old Rottie male; 3 yrs old. Dee didn't win the Euro jackpot but yes Rescue Remedies won our £10 for our dogs! |
| xxlynne |
9th Nov 09 Monday Picture of the day
 A picture from yesterday that has stayed with me all day. Becky..fantastic little sweetheart..it will be worth the wait when you are truly embraced by your forever owner and walked off into the sunset. It was close yesterday..lets hope even closer today!
Stories of the day: 3 dogs on to our books today..Trevor a 3 yr old Rottie with very little training; Gracie Staffie 7 month pup with nothing given to her but misplaced love and neglect and Elsdon the same kind-of story but he has had 2 weeks of opportunity that has revealed him as a worthy wonderful sort of guy! Blake's eye is more or less healed phew! just caught it in time..I thought he may lose his vision in that eye. (Tiger) Lily has settled in well in her new routine..just missed another intro. to 'winter in kennels'. The frosts have appeared and our hearts go immediately out to our kennelled dogs as we wake every morning. This and that happening..and prep. for several fundraising events under way. Tweetering and tweeking! Reserved Minx |
| xxlynne |
10th Nov 09 Tuesday Picture of the day
 Tiffany poor love in rescue; in kennels and now dental with removal of 4 teeth; and spay. She'll soon pick up she wins everyone's heart who meet her. Here she is meeting a light brown dog on her walk a few days previous
Stories of the day: Dominated by making the decision to put Trevor (Formally called Trigger!) an incoming Rottie to sleep. His owner was stopped from doing it 4 days previous by a rescuer being in the vets when he came in. However the truth was he had grown up with owner, first time dog owner, who thought he'd get a ready made dog after waiting 2 yrs; but realised he was out of his depth when his lack of training and socialisation meant he was kept in his garage and only walked at night. The very well meaning rescuer.. hoped a rescue would bring him through but couldn't find a Rottie rescue to take him on. We agreed; but when I arrived at the vets everyone had white faces and basically one very scarred Rottie with an owner who had left to boarding a flight to go 'back home'. Bless him he wasn't going to transit through into rescue and develop trust of well meaning strangers. |
| xxlynne |
11th Nov 09 Wednesday Picture of the day
 Tia at rest..yes Tia that is a soft bed and radiator!
Stories of the day: Tia went into foster today oh how she needed it. Thanks to Secret Squirrel and Karen. Mr Bing and Gracie were neutered and chipped today.Russell hitched a lift and when all was settled he and I flew over to Godalming area to meet Alfie and his new family. Tiffany is being met for possible foster tomorrow. Dee and I are flagging under the pressure of people trying to move their dogs on 4 weeks before Xmas! Pounds are not getting the rescue places dogs are being to be needlessly put to sleep as they have 'no room in the Inn' |
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12th Nov 09 Thursday Picture of the day
 Tiny Molly has got her pack sussed!
Stories of the day: Monty in the vets for Dental and ear examination. Wonderful news in on Jess (Julia) her family have done everything possible and have finally worked out their management policy: They are a 1 in a 1000 family Thank you. Russell settling well as is news in on Mickey Staffie Strong leads for Jojo; Millie & Gracie |
| xxlynne |
13th Nov 09 Friday Picture of the day
 George will always look the shepherd pup with his slightly floppy ear! Comes back to us after the weekend
Stories of the day: Friday the 13ths are obviously our lucky days!Minxy found his family and swings into being a pampered pooch "only dog" with 4 adults to wait on his every need! Gracie becomes reserved and meets her family tomorrow am. George Red Fell meets a potential fosterer tomorrow. George Shepherd came on our books sadly for his family. Stanley into shortterm foster. Strongleads for Elsdon and Eddie. Adoption finalised on Macks and Honey; Mickey; Penny Preps made for Christmas fair tomorrow Kensington! |
| xxlynne |
14th Nov 09 Saturday Picture of the day
 George your life has taken a significant turn today..chin up!
Stories of the day:George; Iris; Gracie and Elsdon have moved into their potential homes today, fabulous families so every chance they will work out. Phoebe has moved kennels. Lovely pictures in of Harvey (Lakie) and Lydia Fell Terrier both homed last year. Tara is now in Foster for a long weekend. Kensington Town Hall was the Christmas Fair which raised £155 which will help greatly. Lots of hard work and laughter no doubt! |
| xxlynne |
15th Nov 09 Sunday Picture of the day
 Stanley is enjoying a loving pack lunch! A Trillion miles away from a cold lonely kennel
Stories of the day: George GSD today found his forever home..isn't it such a great occasion! Questionnaire received late last night; homecheck by 10 am and in the car and meeting 12 noon! Those are our homes and this is our team! Hopefully we only see our families every 12 yrs or sooner if they have or will have more than one dog. It never ceases to amaze to be party to that magic moment of a dog finding its family. Goonie became a permanent feature which wasn't a surprise; was a very great relief and 'happiness'. Then the news ( Tiger)Lily is loved to bits! Iris is an absolute delight. Gracie is the MOST intelligent dog to ever Graced the earth. Elsdon is so L O V E L Y Gillie's owners want to complete the adoption. Seargent (Polo) a star! News from Samson in Durham the working Lakie pics will follow. Stanley looks so at home. Russell got out of his garden whilst in the process of recall training! and was picked up and taken in by a lovely couple .
We have had a wonderful week; 3 dogs which we didn't even know needed new homes this time last week are tonight safely in their forever homes. 2 previously owned by men who are now living c/o Her Majesty's Pleasure (Elsdon and Gracie). People are giving us donations through our websites and Secret Squirrel (See her Christmas song appeal!) is acknowledging their generousity and it really is making a difference as we struggle to meet our kennel bills. What the heck when a dog's life rests on it why worry! Everyone's contribution in money or time is vital Sweet dreams Minx our homing of the week sweet dreams. |
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16th Nov 09 Monday Picture of the day
Sometimes it hits you hard when a dog you love so much finds themselves homeless again;Eddie needs his forever home like NOW! Can't tell you how special this dog is. Stories of the day: Dee all a busy catching up with this home and the next.. delighted that Tiger Lily; Gracie and Russell doing really well.Tia up and down today, Secret Squirrel very worried about her. Apart from paperwork answered the phone and resulted in taking Trudy Lakie Karen met at the kennells. Looked at emails and came forwards for Samson and Dougie staffies; We also agreed to take Joseph in with Lisa..and Remy a pup if we can get a foster for her. Oh dear then the phone again agreed to take Shadow the Patterdale a wing and a pray..somehow we manage. Bruno and john got their training certificate. |
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17th Nov 09 Tuesday Picture of the day
Exceptional picture of Amber with her current family..one week to go before she comes into kennels. Stories of the day: Dee and John prepared for Kathy and Marmaduke to stay overnight tomorrow after their neutering, as respite to kennels. I bathed and groomed 2 dogs in my own pack that had got into shameful neglect. Answered the phone to agree to a 8 month English Bull Terrier x bitch Belle in 3rd week of season..needing to come out..agreed to take in Saturday morning. Dee has refused to let me pick up the phone. We're all soft as putty and unable not to be there for these dogs. Stanley coming back to Gatwick (N) tomorrow. Ben coming into Farnham kennels tomorrow. Elsdon coming back on Sunday. Strng lead on Jojo and Maggie (TR) Tia had a better day today. Oh Dear Oh Dear this isn't a game; this is homeless dogs finding themselves in the mercy of Rescue. As a rescue you have to stand firm for your dogs and be ready to receive them back at anytime. The logistic and maths are complex..the success of our websites presents us like a Mayhew Rescue Centre or the like. A few -show we Can! with the help of friends! |
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18th Nov 09 Wednesday Picture of the day
Amba 10 months in kennels Heart bleeding for this wonderful dog..single dog or second dog..she is sooo lovely Stories of the day: Tia has been in foster for one week. Her health is not good and difficult to get her to take enough food. Now in permanent foster thanks to Secret Squirrel for hearing her cry for love and help. Kathy and Marmaduke neutered..moved into foster for a few days with Dee and John. Kathy has dropped a lot of weight in kennels.Tara first vax'd. Ben surrendered into kennels. Stanley returned to Gatwick kennels. Strong lead for Remy Staffie pup |
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19th Nov 09 Thursday Picture of the day
Marmaduke and Kathy ..there is life after neutering and a long spell of kennelling! Stories of the day: Dee and John proved themselves to be as soft as butter and couldn't put either Kathy or Marmaduke back into kennels..obviously this is taking up Dee's time having 6 dogs in the house (Oh I know that feeling!) BUT well worth the time. These are 2 dogs who so deserve everything on offer and continue to prove 'easy to home' so will no doubt to tucked up in homes by Christmas. Elsdon settling and so reserved again; giving him more time so not coming back at the weekend as planned. George Red Fell proving himself to be a star and passing all tests! Alfie Lakie coming in at the weekend Spending time trying to catch up.. the phone continues to go and I continue to say ..OMG yes ofcourse. People dont realise everytime I say "yes" its committing us all to £400 at least for that dog. I've said yes to 10 dogs recently. People just need the dog gone and it is very rare to get any supporting money. Dont know how we'll pay our bills, and adoption monies still being chased. Our websites are attracting donations but whilst every £ counts the maths just don't add up. We need more support to help deal with all the admin work so it is taken off Dee inparticular and be systematically dealt with. However neither Dee nor I have time to spoonfeed people through or spend our time emotionally supporting or engraciating people for their kindness. Hard truth but volunteers need to be there for our homeless dogs and connect in with their plight. This isn't joining amateur dramatics, it's reality, these dogs would be dead without us. So joining in is to achieve outcomes not an ego trip. Spoken by a 'task orientated person'! We are lucky that our team members are of that calibre; all hands on deck but have had people in the past who have fallen away because perhaps we didn't say thank you enough! |
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20th Nov 09 Friday Picture of the day
 Alfie all set to come in to us tomorrow another terrier who has run out of options.
Stories of the day: Chleo is now reserved family travelling from Devon on Monday..they are so excited..this will be their 3rd rescue terrier sadly bereaved recently. Paul is settling but may turn out to be foster rather than homing with the best will in the world. Transport arranged for Alfie and Shadow tomorrow with Blue and Bruce's owners. Transport didn't happen for Dougie and Samson as Dougie needed to go to the vet re his neutering site. Maisie a Patterdale due to be Put To Sleep next week if we cant take..we will take. That time of year when people innocently or otherwise want there dogs 'to go' and no rescue is in the position to help as homing has slowed down, so every rescue place is premium. Depressing time as just to look at our websites you can see how many dogs we are carrying more than most rescue centres. The good news is our dogs are safe, loved and as is our Staffie motto have light at the end of their kennels. |
| xxlynne |
21st Nov 09 Saturday Picture of the day
 Ringo lives North London great terrier never any enquiries?!
Stories of the day: Belle not coming in given away to a local family. We have asked to stand behind her. Alfie and Shadow came into Gatwick (S) kennels. Family homechecked for second staffie..going to meet Tara tomorrow morning. Hemel Hempstead Fundraiser or was it Fun -Raiser. Samson and Dougie now coming next Saturday. Lisa, Joseph and Remy coming Monday. Wonderful feedback on Spice Oh isn't she loved! Plus Pooch update!! |
| xxlynne |
22th Nov 09 Sunday Picture of the day
Shiva has an near human quality..some dogs do. Therefore Kennels seem more like prison..with her mind questioning ?Why what did I do wrong? Stories of the day: Tara has gone in for a trial adoption with Tyler. 2 homechecks carried out yesterday but no prospective dogs identified. Benjy came in as an emergency our terriers can sigh relief as they come under our safety net. Benjy you are back on dry land! Boycie's owners have had a long chat with Dee...oh how they love their precious pooch..they now have a strategy on his opting for higher and higher value foods. 4 dogs continue to cause me intense worry in kennels Winnie; Becky; Zebedee and Ky Visiting Gatwick (S) is an overwhelming experience; shocking in terms of numbers and cost; pleasing in terms of atmosphere and care. A sleepless night for me last night as we brace ourselves for 7 dogs (Liza, Joseph, Remy, Archie, Samson, Dougie and Amber in this week. Fortunately Remy going straight into her home). The drawbridge is up. 'Returns' will somehow have to be accommodated. 2 (Eddie and Kyia) becoming urgent..but where to place?). Any further new dogs will have to die we are way over our capacity  No questionnaires in yesterday! Continue to get emails without questionnaires attached which takes so much time just bouncing them back.
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23rd Nov 09 Monday Picture of the day
Joseph is travelling on his road..Christmas is approaching and he is seeking his Stable..home! Stories of the day: Positive day! Bella (Remy) found her forever family. Chleo has travelled to her home; Jojo is reserved and goes to his home on Saturday; Milly Lakie is reserved as is Trudy Lakie! Kyia goes into foster on Sunday. Staffie family ready to come and meet staffies! Amber found a rescue place closer so no longer on our books. Lisa and Joseph arrived ..both lovely dogs! Tara and Tyler settling well together, Mindy and Maddy both doing really well |
| xxlynne |
24th Nov 09 Tuesday Picture of the day
Rhona a beautiful cross breed bitch like Ellie; Dior and Amba. Stories of the day: Rosie SBT adoption papers arrived so pleased for her and Sybil. Trudy was homechecked for and being met tomorrow! Millie's owners are all geared up to meet her a week today. Trying to sort Zebedee's weight and diet out as he is soo lean and very prone to diarrhoa and hyper in kennels. If anyone needs a foster place its this lad! Alfie Mastiffx's papers should go in the post soon they are loving him. Tara playing with Tyler; Kathy playing with Marmaduke. Bella (Remy) barked today! George Red Fell is to be adopted papers in the post! |
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18th Nov 09 Wednesday Picture of the day
 Archie a near pure bred Shepherd comes into our kennells Saturday from foster
Stories of the day: Trudy met her family today..and jumped into the car to new climes. Visited all three kennels today with the outcome Shiva, Buddy and Mac are now in Farnham ready to meet Janet tomorrow for 'walkies' Dee and John's dog Winston had a large lump removed which 99% sure appears to be 'fat'. |
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26th Nov 09 Thursday Picture of the day
Denzel 'a typical terrier, full of mischief, naughty but has a soft side and can be a real sweetie. Taken against his owners new boyfriend and he is losing his home when his owner moves in with him. Stories of the day: Great news trickling in all day from Dee..Elsdon is going to be adopted; George Shepherd is going to be adopted; Paul is going to be adopted! So pleased for them all Jess (Julia) is doing so well. Ben secobnd vax'd. Dee downloads her camera pictures today so will up date several threads with news soon. My phone has been ringing heard of 2 dogs we may well have to help today. Reclaimingrebus has hurt her knee and is out of action for 2 weeks. |
| xxlynne |
27th Nov 09 Friday Picture of the day
 Asher cant understand why he is in kennels he thought if was for a holiday spell!
Stories of the day: Quiet day in terms of dog movement. Agreed to take in Sushi as Jack Russell demoted to living in the garden for the past 6 months. Following a rescue's diary is to share a glimpse of the raw deal dogs get in our society. Sometimes you have just a gut full of hearing the reasons why the dog must go..its all blame and very little shame. What does a dog rescuers house look like..my office chair was a hard wooden one with a washable cushion as Minxie my Patti will mark particularly things with my scent on. Then I saw a second office chair 4 months ago in mock leather great I thought at last comfort. Within 2 weeks a foster I had in at the time had chewed a large chunk out of the front corner..a little momento to remember him by. Everything is dog proof no kitchen bin on the floor as that will be turned over and raded. Sideboards on wheels to be able to wash the floor under and vinyl throughout as Fern is only 50% housetrained over the past 1 yr. There is no blame, there is forgiveness and heightened awareness from then on whilst you work with that dog. Petty crimes or just a little nervousness and the dog is out! Good note: Iris's homing is now being finalised. |