Buster Staffie x 3yrs old

xxlynne · Buster Staffie x 3yrs old

Hi Lynne,

I have an update on Buster for you but I am the bearer of bad news again. Buster was quite ill and although on the necessary treatment to help him get better he just didn’t have the strength to shrug it all off. He deteriorated and was put to sleep. I think he was missing his home life too much and couldn’t adapt to the kennel life.

I’m so sorry things turned out like this.

Yours,

Nicola

It has taken me all day to find the courage to post this...Oh Buster

Buster's thread below:

Buster has been owned since a pup, joining a Shepherd bitch Cassie and another male Staffie. He has grown up with 2 adults and 6 children spanning all ages young adults thru to baby. All was well until Cassie died then lads began to have spats. The other staffie was rehomed. Baby arrived, agility classes ceased and Buster's light went out. He finds himself alone with a owner who can't walk him, her life centring around the baby. Male family members try to walk him once a day, but his energy levels are high. He needs more occupation and activities centred round his needs.

Buster did so well up until the last 6 months but is showing signs of not coping with the changes with having reduced exercise; attention and feeling loss of dog company. So Buster needs a family where he can become central to the focus of activity and receive an exercise regime equivalent to what a young dog of his breed needs. He hasn't lived with a cat but is kind to sister's Guinea pigs licking the cage. Brilliant with people and children. Needs head collar as he pulls on the lead in his keenness to go go go. Good with food. Needs to settle again and have companionship.

Buster is a beautiful dog with a very good foundation. He understands his commands and plays with dogs outside. Heavy on a lead, but a halti would help as would regular exercise. Mainly comes off the lead in open spaces. Buster finds it hard to tolerate being left alone without dog companions. We are looking for a new home for Buster. Buster is neutered, vax'd and chipped.

Buster is a kind gentle proven dog with children and still very adaptable. He is so handsome and very intelligent. Hoping his new family and home will come soon

xxlynne

Met the lad ... oh BOY love him. Love him spectacular Staffie ...

OK so you think you've seen a dog smile ... now look at these!

Sharonr - Admin

Only one word ... ***"WOW"***!

Sharonr - Admin

Buster says "Get in line, form an orderly queue" because he is giving out autographs! He was featured in the Sun Online today - selected because of his beautiful smile!

Let's hope it brings in his home plus others. The link to the feature is: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homep...malsmistreated-dogs.html?offset=3

LisaH

Hope he finds a home soon, he is Sooo lovely his whole face smiles bless him.

Triggzz · Good looking lad

Is he still aval? If so how do i get to meet him etc?

Filled out a form but no reply but on that note you guys and girls are doing agreat job helping out these dogs!

xxlynne

Buster was given to Battersea 2 weeks ago again without our knowledge and having had regular contact! Family are pursuing him there hopefully he will make it out the other side Crying or Very sad

Sharonr - Admin

Am keeping everything crossed that he is still here. Please let us know as soon as you hear Lynne. Crying or Very sad

Sharonr - Admin

Not sure that I want to know the answer, but is there any news re Buster? Crying or Very sad

Triggzz

Yes there is news but looking rocky!

xxlynne

Buster is still in Battersea. He has not progressed through the system as he came down with kennel cough. Dee has forwarded information on of his many attribues and also of the family who is interested in homing him. We will keep you informed.

Sharonr - Admin

OMG what a relief that he is still there - really thought we had lost him, was feeling mortified that we didn't know that he had gone there when there was a potential home for him.

ali12345

That is such a relief.

xxlynne

A truley exceptional dog so didn't deserve to die. Sorry Buster we failed you.

ali12345

So sorry Buster.

karen

So unnecessary Crying or Very sad

There were people there to help Crying or Very sad

Sharonr - Admin

Cannot tell you just how sick this makes me feel. When you adopt or take an animal under your wing, it a very serious undertaking and a commitment to do the very best for that animal for the rest of it's life. This dog didn't have that protection - mankind disgracefully failed him.

So sorry Buster, run free in a better world where you'll always be able to beam that beautifull smile of yours.

EmmaSemple

So sorry beautiful Buster. Crying or Very sad

*sigh*

One day I will be able to help dogs like you and give you proper sanctuary and RR can have a whole block of kennels for nothing.

Emma

Triggzz

Wow Big shame as i was looking and rooting for Him! When i rang battersea they said the police was getting involved as there could be pitbull in him,

I might sound nasty but i really wish he's old owners the worst luck in the world and they don't deserve pets of any kind!

EmmaSemple

Oh, they used that card did they?

Emma

xristine

Given that Buster was a dog and that a pitbull is a dog they're bound to share some DNA so they're on to a winner there.

So their argument was shaping up to be that he had pitbull in him so he would have been killed anyway. Words fail me.

I have wondered at challenging Battersea over the trades description act... ie Battersea Dogs' Home... But I can be quite literal in my understanding - ie a home is somewhere you live not somewhere you get euthanased if your face doesn't fit.

Lynne you didn't fail him. He was failed by an organisation that is out to make a profit from misery and which hides behind words like 'home' and 'assessment'.

julieh

Olivia · Battersea

To be fair to Battersea they do an amazing job doing what they do. We went looking (Mum and I) before we knew about Rescue Remedies to Battersea.
They rescue and rehome an awful lot of dogs every year, and without out these huge big brand organisations there would be even more dogs out there for Lynne. Because of their resources Battersea rehome about 3500 dogs and cats a year.
They have had huge problems with dog who are in their words 'gifted' to the organisation especially in recent credit crunch times. I guess there comes a point where everyone whether they are a big organisation or a little one simply cant save everyone.
Battersea are vital in their role of rescuing dogs who otherwise would end up in the same condition that some of the poor guys that Lynne goes and finds. If they rehome over 3500 dogs a year can you imagine how many are coming through their doors.
The 'baddies' are not the people trying to help, whether they are the big guys or the little guys who sometimes have to make a decision about who they can possibly help. They are the breeders who sell their puppies to people who are not checked, and the people who buy these beautiful creatures without thinking about what a fourteen year commitment really means. They are the people who advertise on websites 'wanted staffie for free' - without thinking of the vet costs, the feeding costs and the care for the dog if you want to go away as well as the amount of time you have to give to your animal to make sure that it has a happy and balanced life.
What happened to Buster and others like him is heartbreaking and tragic, but it isnt the rescues that cause the deaths.
Sorry for the long post, I just feel that we need to make sure that support is given to everyone who cares about these animals - little rescues like Lynne who to be fair is a specialist rescue with the range of very special critters who come through her care, and the big guys who deal with the massive volumes. No one is better than the other. Sometimes you just cant save them all you just have to do your best.
Poor poor Buster, and all the others like him. But please lets not blame the people who are helping.

Buster Staffie x 3yrs old

Good looking lad

Battersea