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Rescue Remedies Diary 200821 May
Molly Cocker Spaniel homing day
Dylan Young Collie neutering and chipping day
Opened a bank account for Terrier Rescue
Agreed terms of kennelling over summer period
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xxlynne
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22nd May
Dee sorted out paperwork from lynne's office
Jane collating vet list and prices
New vet in Ascot offering us support (Rigsby's vet)
Sorted old TR lists into on ongoing record
Updated TR; RR ARC and Pet-rescue websites
New Staffie coming on books tomorrow Tia
Max had bloodtest
Dee sorting out 2 terriers coming into kennels after BH
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xxlynne
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May 23rd
George returned from foster so cancelled intake dog on Sunday
Max bloodtest not clear..more tests needed.
Sad news on Rigsby; Candy has had 2 bad days! Good news on Ice.
Sharp drop in new homes in the last month affecting no. of dogs we can help and no of dogs in kennels and their length of stay.
Post-out to adopters. Banked backlog of cheques.
Assessed Tia Staffie and cat tested her in her potential home
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24 25 and 26 May Bank holiday weekend..
Quiet homing phase continues but opportunity to delete emails; sort some background stuff.
Jane sent circular to people about our committment to kennels and needs for funds.
Jacko homed after 4 months with us.
Millie Fox terrier being homed this weekend.
Jimmy viewed and yes affirmed it's LOVE
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27th May Tuesday
Ronnie neutered today by Jo- new vet in Ascot. Helen, Ronnie's fosterer, is going to move to her practise as she was so good.
Quite a lot of activity re Dee discussing different dogs with questionnairers.
Stanley's family have now met and arranging the date.
Know of 4 dogs likely to be put to sleep in next few days which usually we would take but no space. 
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xxlynne
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28th May
A busy and stressful day.
Yesterday had a conversation about Velcro a Patti who can't be kept and put to sleep (PTS) suggestion was being used. Had to be there for her..details came through today and family can keep a little while longer but she is just due to come into season Today 3 calls of a similar nature 1 Fell terrier 5 yr male squabbling with collie just coming of age Patti has to go think they may contact tomorrow as emergency offered them lifeline..do not PTS!; 2 Patterdale bitch lepted up and bit an gardener in the property nextdoor but no boundary wall so 'her' territory PTS seriously considered said we'd stand there for her; 3 male patterdale ran off when let out of kennels and nipped a man in the adjorning golfcourse PTS being put forwards as viable way to proceed.
Supporting Tia's Staffie trial day
Good news on Sammy (Sunday meeting) and Jimmy (Friday homing).
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xxlynne
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30 May
Can't remember yesterday but lots happened today
Took Mitchell to a family in Clapham..and left him there..thought I was taking him along to talk about 'easier' dogs. They weren't having any of it nor was Mitchell...fingers crossed
Jimmy homed today
Firm enquiry in on RonniePip Squeak is coming back in near future
Could not find Scooby..when sorting the dogs out for bed..tried to call missing dogs no. answer ..feeling sick but also feeling its so unlike him to escape. Standing in the back garden in the dead of night I heard a fox cry in the distance then a jiggle..got a chair next to my neighbours hedge and strained to look over called his name called again a jiggle then suddenly his smiling face as he lept up on to the hedge for me to pull him over! Ask no questions but boy did he get a welcome home!!
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31 May
Scooby escaped out garden again..taking a running leap at hedged side..managed to get him back from nextdoor-but-one neighbour who used the opportunity to give Lorenzo an ear full of how we have made her life hell with dog barking in the garden..Lorenzo spent day raising fence to 8 '! At bed time we still had Scooby.
Sadie found her new family.
Day blighted with going to collect Mitchell and taking him to be Put to Sleep. It so nearly didn't happen loved him so much. Reasoning was He was an indiscriminate biter who usually gave warnings and when in his stressed moods the whole pack were running scarred. But on homing into a VERY worthy family he hadn't just biten but held on and would not let go of the man's hand. Yes he must have been scarred but he had crossed the line where knowing he would bite 'whoever', was aware he could do such a thing presented ourselves with a possible scenario which he wasn't in control of and would always present a risk in our psyche in our home. We are just about to have building work going on for the rest of the year..and this would be doubly stressful for Mitchell. The potential owners placed no blame; and begged me not to put him to sleep...but you have to be responsible and each has their own lines...we have only had to put 3 dogs to sleep for behavioural reasons in 5 yrs and each were indiscriminate biters who had absolutely no control in the moment as to where or who and what they attacked. If anyone wishes to challenge I am happy for a dog chat thread to be started.
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Shez
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MitchelVery hard decision for you, made me cry. Sending you a big hug!
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xxlynne
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Jun 1st Sunday
Dee's Nan died this morning...sad day
Charlie Norfolk Terrier viewed and taken home as foster with view to homing.
Ronnie viewed (homechecked yesterday) now reserved
Sue on hols Katie took Lulu and Max in for this week yesterday
Met another local dog nearly died lungworm so very much a threat locally
Emotional day as aftermath of poor Mitchell
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xxlynne
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Jun 2nd Monday
Decorator in this week to make good recent sound-proofing work in our house -No 10
Tia feedback..still going well now foster with the view to homing.
Pip Squeak comes back Friday 6th
Sunny homecheck very positive likely homed within 3-4 days
Dee back home
6 dogs urgent to come in Diesel (Staffie) ; Bono (PJRT); Charlie (Patti) William (Lakie) Mutley (Patti) Velcro (Patti). Remain on take for Pip Squeak; Tia if foster breaks down and Sunny if home doesn't transpire and Lulu this coming weekend. Arranging kennelling for most 6 (those that can't hold on further) which puts enorous financial pressure on our funds.
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xxlynne
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Tuesday 3rd June
Dee plodding through backlog of emails
Kennels can only really offer us 1 space..so trying Bono here on Thursday..Pip Squeak Friday and Lulu Sunday
Sammy's interested people coming Saturday.
Rained all day so ghastly
George 1st Vax'd. Max results inconclusive..so to start on treatment and moniter.
One of our dogs we homed probably needs to be put to sleep for manifest aggression. Discussing scenario currently with family.
No light visible in the tunnel currently
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Sharon
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You are all doing such a wonderful, difficult, draining, rewarding, frustrating job with all these dogs! Sending you a huge well done  , the sun will shine again! 
Thankyou for doing it! Sharon.
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xxlynne
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June 6th Wednesday and Thursday.
Wednesday thread disappeared must have hit the wrong button!
Sunny homed
Working on Statistical dog blogg for TR. Dog Pages and Shelterhelper websites updated
Decorating now finished covering new walls & sound proofing.
June 5th Thursday
Lulu's lead ..set up for meeting on Saturday
Bono came in and over the day was able to mix him phew!
Scooby escaped again. Glenn has learnt to jump over a dog gate! Toby another guarding session left him in the shed with the backdoor open last night.
Other sad news -a dog on our waiting list has had marked behavioural change with neurological overtones..visiting the vet but sounds serious.
Terrierrescue and Rescue Remedies updated.
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June 6th Friday
Pip squeak delayed until next week return
Dee following leads and catching up
Bono advertised on Shelterhelper and Dogpages
We have agreed to neuter and home 2 staffiex s and 1 American bull dog left in kennels. Poss another Staff.
So many dogs sitting in pounds run out of time and no way of helping..doing my head in but have to focus on getting our dogs out of kennels as need them clear for JULY! as Alyson booked!
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Jun 7th
Sammy and Imp homed today
Sue collected Lulu and Max from Katies and settled them back 'home'
Dee busy as ever on the 'bone'
Discussions with newly homed dog owners trying to help with some issues.
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xxlynne
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Jun 8th Sunday
Sammy got out of his new home yesterday evening within hours of arrival. Katie did poster and family and friends have been out all day looking for him  But Sammy is sensible and astute..and very visible ..fingers crossed he'll soon be home.
Spice out of kennels into foster
Diesel Staffie cross home by family..off our books now.
Sent updated ARC website dog page
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xxlynne
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June 8th Monday
Difficult email lady suggesting she will put one of her dog to sleep, vet agreed to do it. Long reply..transpires she suffers depression and recents her dogs problems and the impact on her life but impression dog is frustrated not receiving enough exercise.
Ped. Lakie onto our books..Beau
Sammy 'found' more like Sammy found his way! Safely home.
Spice second vax. Proving excellent dog.
Jane ordered goodies for separated dogs.
Judy is takinga Patti pup on if not claimed in next 3 days. In Wales full of worms and fleas when found.
Dee has been working on 3 dogs left in kennels..owners maybe claiming 2 of them
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xxlynne
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June 10 Tuesday
Spice neutered and chipped.
Sorted office 50% there..office is being fitted out in the next month
Organised Civic; American Bull Dog x Staffie to be neutered tomorrow from kennels.
Agreed to another dog!!! Brody Literally dog was in the vets having escaped from their garden and inpaled himself on a spike. She was torn whether to Put to Sleep rather than pursue treatment as they can't contain him in their garden. Original Rescue deferred to take back and suggested specialist rescue. They are driving him down from Scotland early July on their way on holidays.
Spoke to dog warden that had rescued Pip Squeak..she said he was mixed..sharing his kennel with another dog.
Taking on more dogs than homing...
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xxlynne
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June 11 Wednesday
Civic neutered and chipped today
Sorting office papers out and correspondence long over due. Paid in money..paid vet cheque yesterday!!
Dee back already set up viewing of Buster staffie
Jane undated RR website
2 good enquiries in which bring some optimism
Judy's pup transport being organised to bring into foster from Wales.
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xxlynne
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June 12th Thursday
Dee busy busy back on the 'bone!'
Sent new Terrier Rescue list for updating website about 6 dogs off and 8 on!
Scooby got over the 7' hedge again!!
Minxie has sore paw and limping
Arrangements made for Patti pup coming to Judy and Pip Squeak coming to Richmond tomorrow
Twiglet details received
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June 13th Friday but who is worried! not us..
Pip Squeak and Olly have arrived in foster
Dee Peter is fostering Coco a lovely Staffie from Battersea where she works for a weekend out of kennels! How lovely. Asking permission to put her up on our website to help her find her owners
Dee has set up for Digger to be viewed and all being well fostered with the view to homing tomorrow  Also arranged for Elgar and Molly to be chipped tomorrow. Katie has volunteered to go and meet Elgar with view to foster.
Sue visited Civic (Katie visited him yesterday)..our 2 Chessington girls! See Katie's entry on his thread..Sue has sent picture which will go up tomorrow.
Spice has gone on 'trial' foster with view to homing.
Lassie 'walked' by Dan vol. dog walker and he misunderstood..and let her off the lead..he hardly saw her for 3/4 hr she ran here she ran there..alls well that ends well..but his heart has proved to be in good working order! Lassie is sleeping well!
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June 14th Saturday
Digger's day- out of kennels and into foster with the view to homing
Pip Squeak mixed in with the dogs and spent the afternoon in Ham Fair telling everyone about Rescue Remedies
Sunny is back with Judy for 36 hours
Building work continues no. 10 now have a door thru to back lounge and the dogs now like being in there.
Lassie has been mixed all day had a few jabs at the dogs but played with Scooby and Pip Squeak and seems happy in the garden generally
June 15th Sunday
Ronnie's day today he was homed
Harry is reserved and homing arranged
Beau has interested people going to meet her
Missy Dee Dee is making really good progress slow but very sure
Pip Squeak and Pippin hit it off today..terrific time together
Fern (my own dog) was set upon yesterday and today as result she has very bad wounds to her right back leg and can't walk. TLC and antibiotics will be started tomorrow
We agreed to save Meg a Collie in a Welsh pound will come this week
Completed the Stats sheet on rehoming as new blogg for TR as every attempt on a blogg was doom and gloom reading see attached
Click to download file
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June 16th Monday
Elaine took Elgar and Mocha to vets for 2nd jabs. Report was Mocha's paws bad..Dee and I decided to get Mocha in so collected; now in foster
Dee reported 2 recently homed dogs have biten..both owners very accepting of circumstance. Both putting further work into them.
Fern still can't walk started treatment and managed to get her bladder and bowels sorted see Fern thread.
Beau has been visited and going to her potential owners on Saturday.
Trixie (Homed dog who came in season day she was due for spay) spayed today..Sue sorted.
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xxlynne
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June 17th Tuesday
Jake JRT was assessed today by Sue and Dee coming in at the weekend
Paid kennel bill
Discussed George's mouth with vet ..no need to do further surgery
Spice seems to be settling
Few dogs due to take no longer on our books
One frantic call terrier owner ?need to put her dangerous dog down for bearing her teeth at her when she tried to take a prized chicken carcass she had off her..dangerous dog!!!!! I can't think of one terrier that wouldn't behave like that..finished call with her telling me what an angel she has been recently.
Fern still not walking but doing standing practise with her
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June 18th Wednesday
3 new dogs went up on the forum this am Jakey; Jack and Sally..
Dee chasing leads and on the bone all day as usual Sally was reserved by the afternoon.
Bathed 5 dogs and strongholded them Minxie;Pippin; MacTaggart; Scooby and Mocha.
Elgar moved into foster with Katie;Buster and Tango and booked for snip tomorrow
Ange vol dog walker praising Pippin how well he has come on and so easy to walk.
Drama was making an enquiry about Welsh pound dogs with 4paws to find -end of the line -4 would be put to sleep tomorrow. Knowing its summer booking season wondered if Alyson in kennels could squeeze 1 in; 1 to no.10 (here) Dee called her at 9pm she said if it saves their lives I'll take them  We for the first time had thought we would have had to say | Quote: | | you; you but not you or you! |
Do you make the decision on age? breed; personal pull? Anyway not this time. Going to meet them Suki; Abel;Bryce and Carmen lunchtime tomorrow and driving them on to kennels (Polly might be able to help)..taking one out probably Suki as she is old and her skin is in a bad way. sweet dreams little ones you will never know how close that was!!!!!!!!!
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June 19th Thursday
Minnie; Sally and Rosie's day today. Minnie's owners have found Minnie to have accepted her companion dog so can keep..they are over the moon so are we. Sally's owner just can't part with her after all. Rosie's owners were due to collect today all the way from Norfolk so awaiting news. (Strangly Rosie's owners came to us offering Minnie a home but Minnie wouldn't have coped with their grandchildren)
Elgar neutered today
Bryce; Carmen into our kennels; Suki and Abel into foster from Wales. Polly and hubby David did transport our end. Suki and Abel booked for neutering tomorrow.
Spirit (Civic) further assessed by Katie
Fern now hopping aboutor short spells
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xxlynne
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June 20th Friday
Abel neutered,dew claws removed and chipped. Very unsettled crying and pacing..had to reintroduce him to mixed dogs 1am and resettle him in the kitchen with MacTaggart as was previous night as he was upsetting Buster in the room next to his on 2nd floor. He must have settled about 2am
Suki dental, MOT (already spayed) and moved into weekend foster with vet receptionist Jo
Fern hopping around keen to explore everywhere.
Jakey's family accommodating him; off our books
Updated TR;ARC; Dogpages; RR and Shelterhelper websites
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xxlynne
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21st June Saturday
Beau's day today found her forever owners 
Scooby got out of our garden 3 times today blatantly..I'm going over...even after net extension to 7' he decided to throw his weight at it and I'll still get over and he did. Final time was to achieve goal thru to back garden to play with the lurcher he had conversed with. Now barriered..we shall see!
Missy Dee Dee has reached new heights today whow she is beginning to break free of such baggage and damage..must be the summer solace!
Fern more mobile but leg still weeping.
George played with Pip squeak who I'm sure is his son.
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22nd June Sunday
Marcus's (Spice) day today completed adoption
Scooby out the garden and playing with lurcher again. Walked by vol. dog walker then ended up in the pub for lunch so 'served him well'
Dee Peter and Summer came and walked dogs all afternoon with me.
Mocha settled on a walk with Toby and Poppy. Really relaxed and intermingled with Toby..licking him at one point. Didn't react to Poppy's jabs. So proud.
Buster spent an hour and a half in the garden helping raise the fence to Scooby-proof He did so well
Stressful household Abel very unsettled too many dogs in; very few fosterers currently (Dee;Sue;Lynne; Judy and Katie) and many dogs deperate for fosterer places (Mutley; Charlie; William; + 4 -Bately; Carmen; Byrce and Spirit in kennels waiting for places. 2 dogs due in this week Meg and Bruno
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xxlynne
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June 23 Monday
Bad day today for me. Monday's are always dreaded. People have drama's over the weekend and make decisions..Solicitors must register most divorces on Mondays. Shattering call came early on Candy is coming back having developed antisocial tendencies outside and having to be muzzled for both dogs and people. Nowhere for her to go..but need to take her within a fortnight.Dee kept calling with snippets of good news to try and cheer me up I knew her game!
Scooby got out again this morning I have measured it -he is jumping 7' 5"!! And now I think I've cracked it. (This is how we were with Minxie until we Minxie proofed our garden)
Spent the afternoon trying to forget dogs by doing a huge dump-run then getting home exhausted and not knowing who to walk first.
Abel still very distressed crying out from 6.45am onwards. Only settled when actually in my company.
Glenn not happy with pups in front room so tried him with others but Glenn was far too nervous of Abel and they ended up having a tussel
Fern twice the speed today she was yesterday and almost using her leg naturally.
Pip Squeak has ?Fleas despite flea treatment a month ago.Bathed and stronghold.
Don't know if smiling or crying..we have Meg and Bruno..coming midweek with nowhere for them to go..a minor detail as no space in our kennels!
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xxlynne
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Lynne's In depth diary today 24th June 2008
(House managed in sections Loft rooms Buster; Front loft room/emergency room free (Suki on trial). Middle floor Back bedroom Poppy; Main Bedroom George, Brandy and Fern, Study Mocha. Ground floor Front room Pippin, Pip Squeak & Glenn; Kitchen Mack, Toby and Scooby. Back Room Minxie; Lassie; Bono, Abel)
6.10 Coffee arrives..lick on the nose from George. 6.25 Kiss on the nose from Lorenzo he creeps out the house believe it or not all is quiet (first time for a week )..
6.50 get up and creep to shower still all quiet Buster has been waking up at 6.30 asking to go out ! 7am quietly open Poppy's door get clean trousers out the wardrobe and take parcel to loo. Return for Poppy and quietly carry her to the garden via front door...a few barks..yes Abel; Glenn. Return clean Poppy's room and change bedding go into Mocha's room turn on PC. Bring Poppy up with non squeaky toy and sausage. Climb up the loft rooms and quietly pick up Buster take him to the garden..sadly only 5 mins in the garden and he starts to respond to barking dogs..first time he has done this for about 4 days so have to taken him back. Change his water bowl and take in fresh water for Poppy. Decide to walk Mocha before touching downstairs dogs. On return send a few emails.
8.15 let kitchen dogs into garden (Toby; Mack and Scooby) clean kitchen and put recycling out. Let front room dogs out (Pippin; Pip Squeak and Glenn) mixing Pippin and Scooby for first time (may be second meeting) but energies are not too harmonious. It goes OK..clean front room. Abel really barking in back room bless. Bring Scooby Pippin and Glenn into front room. Leave others in garden. Do first wash-up. Go and carry Fern down stairs decided she joins the walk for the first time in a week as her leg is much better. Leave her by the frontdoor and then go back in bedroom and put George and Brandy on leads carefully managing their energy and noise..close the bedroom door to restrict noise transference. Manage George's energy as he flies at the front door and down the garden path with me on the other end of his lead!! and Brandy on the other. Fern able to come out of the house independently this am. 3/4 walk for them due to Fern's leg weakness Brandy protested but accepted.Took George up then carried Fern up. Brandy stayed on stairs as he likes to do.Called vet and made appointment for George's checkup and 2nd vax. (10.30) Let back room dogs out mixing Pip Squeak with Abel for first in house (They were walked together on Sunday) Pip Squeak nervous and barky..but settling. Abel given individual walk just to relieve tension and working on his confidence outside. Called one of our dog owners who had offered bag of food for us close to vets. and arrange to collect on route to vet. Dee called whilst I had a cheese roll. Got tearful out Candy's return at end of call. Took Brandy with the view to putting him in the bedroom and because upset walk straight in to Mocha's room where I needed to get George's vax card from and my diary.+. Realised it immediately and scooped Brandy up but Mocha was as surprised as Brandy..so no problem. Left Brandy on upper stairs. Put camera battery on charge. Collect things for trip and answered emails. Took George to car. Bought dogs in from garden to avoid noise.
10am Called in for dog food and 1 mins chat with Frederica. Went into vets without George initially settled vet bill. Chatted to Mandy who has one of our dogs to find she had lost her for an hour and a half last week when Snoozle got spooked!. Took George for a walk awaiting vet. Talked to vet Cristobel about Lorenzo's niece who is a newly qual. vet needing to see vet at work. C. too busy with surgery move in next month. Vax'd George and checked his mouth. Happy with tumour site. Bought 15 geraniums on way back £14 ..bought slice of cake for lunch ate on route. Put George in bedroom. Forgot to put rubbish out for dustman..put it in back of car to see if I could catch them tour of Ham for 10 mins..alas. Let front room dogs out in garden. Cleaned front room moving huge dresser as urine collects under the base and have to clean it every 3rd day. Lady called from Northern Ireland looking for a Patterdale for her mother who adores her Red Fell. I said to complete questionnaire and I would approach friends in Ireland. Wally's fosterer called..arranged to go over and walk together tomorrow to see Wally's problems outside tomorrow morning. Put Brandy in garden. Put dogs back in front room clean water and breakfast taken in. Walked Poppy. Put washing out with dogs in garden. Treat sessions with garden dogs Bono VERY keen surprised me! Neighbour shouted at Pip Squeak's pipping and squeaking over nerves with Abel. Took a few dogs into kitchen. cleaned garden. Mutley's owner called should arrive 1.30. Walked Mocha. Confirmed with Jane food order had arrived.Carried Fern down and gave her 10 mins walk. Gave G. and F. treats.Emails.Dee called poss. home for Elgar.Sorted new collar out for Pippin and Pip Squeak. 2nd washing up.Walked Buster.
2pm Mutley arrived with Helen and baby. Talked for 20 mins and then walked for about 40 mins assessing Mutley. Went into house to reorganise dogs and got Mutley water...meeting Mick and Stella and Marcus on doorstep..returning Marcus's lead and collar. Chatted and Marcus cuddles. They just off into Kingston then on to Bushy park. Water for Micks dogs and Mutley then photo shoot of Mutley.
4pm!!! Try to feed dogs before Lx comes home. Started to feed dogs and sorted treats cupboard out by front door whilst waiting for some to eat. Made a cheese roll and coffee. Went in to front room with Brandy as he eats better if alone with me. He started with cheese! then ate a little. He tends to eat when we go to bed doesn't like dogs around and for me to be there. 2 calls focused them on website. Put wash load in. Cleaned back room and changed all water bowls in backroom; garden and kitchen.Cleaned bathroom. Dee called poss homes shaping up for Elgar; Salsa and Lulu!! all sound good. Kennels booked for Thursday for Bruno and Meg. Discussed Sukis hip xray report decided not to treat with medicine unless she shows discomfort. Lx home tried to give him time hardly acknowledged him last 4 days. Sat in garden with glass of wine. Put Minxie in and bought Fern into garden to meet her friends Lx very happy with her progress. Abel and Pip squeak playing and playing with Bono joined in. Lx started to cook.Walked George. Walked Mocha. Sent email to Many tears re Thursday transport for Meg and Bruno. Walked Buster. Called Katie asking if she could get a Sammy report and post it on his thread.
8.15 ate Tea in bedroom as with ground floor being refashioned only room with TV. Watched news.Wrote bulk of this diary. Good questionnaire in from Scotland. Carried Fern up to bed. dee calls very happy Elgar homecheck set up with katie; lulu's Home check set up with Sue..Suki news tomorrow after 'fosterer's mum gets back from hols tonight. Dee awaiting call from lynne about Salsa's ?home. Garden dog put into kitchen and back room. Poppy into garden Planted 3 geraniums in front window box. Racket inside recognised Pippin. Pippin creating barking barking at Scooby. Scooby intimidated. Tried voice; tried pulling Pippin away just went in stronger in barking barking. So tussled with Pippin handling him strongly lifting him and putting him to ground saying no Pippin no to shock him out of it. He went to go back to barking and am thinking I'll have to separate these two tonight. Took Pippin on the sofa and really talked to him getting him to focus on me then turning it into a rough play; loving session. Pippin knows I always go into him last thing at night a give him a lot of contact and love and we often just sit for 5 mins in peace together if only dog or just Glenn. Important for him to acknowledge love and bond into that closeness as he is out of his body most of the day playing and chewing bones and very flighty energy. He fell into the loving play sessions and settled right down. Left the room having cleared it and turn light off both settled. Took Poppy in and carried Buster down to garden for our last thing at night garden session. He did so well used the garden stood by dog doors but despite so much racket going on in response to him jingling about he didn't make a sound. He was able to be in garden 15 mins but bought in to stop dog noise.
22.11 House quiet!! but will take George for his last walk.Took Brandy up and offered him his food in the hall he started to eat it. Let kitchen dogs in garden and put out washing..Lx joined me. Had a cup of hot milk and honey together. Updated Buster and George's thread. Will plant geraniums in front garden and add a picture of it tomorrow. Brandy barking for me to come to bed...
Loaded diary thread Nite nite 11 .06 usually in bed 10.50.
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Sharonr - Admin
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Thank you for taking the time to give us an incite into your day when you clearly have so little free time. I thought I was a serious dog lover, but in comparison to you I fall very far behind, the majority of us do. I have nothing but admiration for what you do and how selfless you are. I just want to say "Thank you for being you".
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25th June Wednesday
Ruby (Suki) Jo wants to keep..so arranging homecheck over the weekend
Lulu has gone into her potential home on trial with a companion terrier Pickles
Wally Walked with Wally's fosterer and we managed to have him off lead on muzzle. He did very well and Elizabeth will be calling me with progress and I'll go over again as needed.
Pippin very high today have taken Scooby out as I think upset him.
Arranged transport for Welsh dogs into kennels Meg; Bruno. Sugar squeezed in to emergency room. Every move currently is saving a life.
Noisy house.
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26th June Thursday
Wally's day today Fabulous family- he has gone to meet the other 3 dogs but all should be well.
Elgar's homecheck went very well.
Lulu coming back but Sue can't take so trying to sort foster or kennels out
Sammy report via Dee all is wonderful..truly wonderful.
Meg, Bruno and Sugar have arrived at Kennels ..bless them we are so overloaded but no regrets we'll raise the money to cover kennels over this difficult period. Its their lives after all.
Held off taking a dog into my emergency room as house is very 'tough' at moment. Will take an extra on Monday..probably one of the unneutered bitches (Meggy) from kennels to get them spayed and avoid them coming into season.
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26th June Friday
Elgar's day today finding his mum and feline friend
Beau has come to stay for 2 days with Dee and John then her adoption will be agreed.
Digger At Dee's insistence Digger was on trial but it was obvious on first meeting..Digger has found his forever family and now they are eager to sign the deed!
Abel second vax completed.
Pip Squeak and Bono now reserved.
Wally's homing secure papers in the post.
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27th June Saturday
Ruby's (Suki) day today homed to Jo Mr Andre's receptionist.
Lulu came back into foster but with Katie who already has fostered her for a week recently
A day of sorting and planning dogs in coming week..to come into; to be visited; to be neutered and assoc. transport; to be moved between kennels and into foster.
Building work in house..patio sliding doors have gone and backdoor and side window with in-fill wall built. Disturbing day for the dogs esp. those in the front loft room which gets full sun.
Sara vol.dog walker (VDW) gave Poppy; Pippin and Abel long walks.
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28th June Sunday
Lucy's (Beau) day today
Lulu and Pip Squeak's days today
Jack visited by Lucy his potential fosterer..she travelled nearly 3 hours journey just to meet him bless then back again. Plan is for her to take next weekend.
William arrived into foster
Very noisy house. New building work is only semi finished and backroom open to the elements so dog noise not muffled..tearing my hair out this am so Lorenzo spent the day trying to insulate for sound. While I tried to avoid neighbours.
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30th June Monday
Bruno into foster from kennels to Paula
Sugar into foster from kennels to Sue
Meg into foster from kennels to ourselves
Sadly Lassie into kennels as she really reacts to all the dog noises in the house and is barking from dawn to 11pm. Dee is exploring Border Collie Rescues to see if they can help us find her forever home.
Pip Squeak and Lulu doing very well in their new homes.
Katie and Ruthi helping with transport runs today.
Dee away until Wednesday.
Updated terrierrescue and dogpages.
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1st July Tuesday
Meg had second vax. Found out from HOPE rescue who 'saved' her she is already spayed.
Sugar checked over chipped and booked in for spay Friday
Pippin mixed with Minxie and Bono now..a little barky but settling. He mixes with everyone of the mix-able dogs except George and Abel.
Lassie settling into kennels.
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2nd July Wednesday
Candy was given Peace and a forever home in Claire; Clair and our hearts Run In Peace..sweet one
Mouse RIP
Elgar came back into foster
Meggy has been offered a foster place to begin on her return from neutering tomorrow
Olly organising homecheck
Lassie organising homecheck
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3rd July Thursday
Lassie No not Lassie's family..loads of people gunning for her..lets hope not much longer in rescue
Meggy Spayed; chipped and MOT'd moved into foster with Audrey
Bryce neutered; chipped and MOT'd
Missy Dee Dee continues to make clear steps forwards.
16 dogs in the house..demanding time.
Bryce and Bately plus Lassie and Spirit soo much need out of kennels...thank God Meggy sleeps in a foster home for the first time been in kennels since found 12th June.
Thanks goes to Polly for her early rise and transport run this am plus organising the neuterings today; Thanks goes to Elaine for collecting and delivering Meggy to foster and Bryce back to Alyson's safe care in kennels.
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Harry's day today Harry has moved in with Lily a westie we rescued from a puppyfarm earlier in the year. Wendy and Tony will be providing walks; food and cuddles.
Sugar was spayed today
Meg had a thorough checkover as not convinced info from previous owner was reliable. Liz the vet thinks she is spayed; she cleared her glands and chipped her. Meg excepted everything such a sweet dog. A family are coming to meet her tomorrow.
Abel has a family coming to meet him tomorrow. He is settling and has Bono as his shadow currently.
Lassie had a 2 hour walk with reclaimingrebus and one of her dogs today which certainly helped her through the day!
Meggy is settling in foster and is proving cat friendly.
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Abel, Meg and Buster's day today. All have gone into homes where they have had the same type of dog(s)and sadly lost through old age..wonderful wonderful homes.
Lassie came back into foster from kennels as result of the above homings
Jack has come into foster
Poppy had a day out with Ange and Rob involving bus rides, walks and freedom in their flat..truly wonderful for her the first time she has relaxed without dogs in her house.
Mocha mixed today with all the downstairs dogs on a muzzle just as insurance. She is a little over excited tonight going back into her room but will settle. Played and played with initially Mack; then Toby.. then Bono and oh how she played with Pippin.
3 dog vol. walkers came to walk foster dogs and reclaimingrebus gave Lassie 2 hour walk -so very very day for all!
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6th July Sunday
MacTaggart's day today Joined his forever family and it's going to be fun fun fun
Jack - a little unsettled in foster; closely supported by Dee
Fab feedback on homings from Dee Pip Squeak; Wally; Lulu; Meg; Abel; Harry and Buster
Meggy (Carmen) is doing very well in foster and beginning to play
No. 10 pack unsettled with 4 having been homed and Lassie's return -variations played out as to mix in rooms.
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7th July Monday
MacTaggart returned as other dog unwelcoming
Olly homechecked
Quite a few leads and homings seem to be firming up..paws crossed
Only 3 in kennels currently aside from Spice in Battersea
Updated Terrierrescue
Ange voluntary dog walker came despite the rain (and thunder) and walked 3 dogs..what a hero!
Full day but few outcomes..
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8th July Tuesday
Jack changed foster place now with Dee and John
Pippin fully mixed now and coping well. Fingers cross as the pack is a little fragile with sharing toys and attention.
Mocha mixed for a few hours today her snappy barking is decreasing and other dogs learning not to react and Mocha learning to walk away. Mixing much better on her walks ..not so full on.
Sugar is reserved
Olly goes into his home Friday
Honey agreed to take on a 1 yr old staffie bitch on heat owned by homeless person on the streets. Will kennel initially for next 2 weeks
Joanne volunteered to contact all homes where we placed puppies in the past to check neutering status
Under pressure this am as man due to lay a new floor at 10 am..just didn't turn up. Not easy for me to clear a room and hold dogs elsewhere caused a lot of stress. Another man comes to do the job tomorrow.
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9th July Wednesday
Bono's day today Joined a young rescued Jack Russell and their mum..exactly what we had wished for him
Honey transported to kennels but stopped for photo shoot as all famous people have to!
Hendrix came on our books
Mixed up day as it rained all day and we had a workman in the front room laying a floor and a workman in the back room plastering a wall. So I was walking in the rain all day as garden couldn't be used.
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10th July Thursday
Jimmy came into foster today
George given the all clear from the vets re his mouth tumour
Pippin now mixed and sleeping with the pack! Still barky when playing or a little nervous but most of the time you don't know he is there. He is Lassie's playmate currently
Updated Shelterhelper website
Jane had put an order in for flexileads
Dee on the 'bone' most of the day chasing up questionnairers and sorting out Jimmy's arrival
House very noisey as Mocha reacts having a dog in the room next to hers..and since she was next to George -he is very reactive to a dog in the study. Lassie reacts to dogs elsewhere in the house and especially coming through the house to the frontdoor.
Frontroom now 3/4 tiled..should be ready tomorrow night and can used on Saturday. Taking Bately out of kennels then I'm still not happy with his name..I will get a sense of him on arrival.
Know of so many dogs needing rescue places but now our hands are tied as no kennels places other than our 2 for the next 6-8 weeks. Many will lose their lives. We can only do what we are able to do. We are committed to take Mutley and Charlie in from TR as soon as we can.
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July 11th Friday
Olly's day today..went to his new family and joined his jack Russell sweetheart.
Bryce cat tested and yes we think he is ready to be cat tested insitu this weekend
Bruno pictures came through from Paula...what a whow!
Dogpages updated
Bately room tiled and Lorenzo (Lx) grouts first thing so will collect tomorrow lunchtime ..rump steak cooked ..ready! 3rd of Aug last year he went into kennels! Jane running a poll on new name new future..vote I need to know by lunchtime!
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July 12th Saturday
Sugar's day today some very important visitors travelled a long way and fell in love!
Sue was admitted to hospital with a clot on the lung..Dee has been visiting her and if you know Dee you'd know she has been making her laugh despite her predicament..she is having good care; conscious and comfortable.
Batleigh came into foster after nearly a year in kennels
Meg Capheaton Terrier (TR)Dee says in settling very well on trial in Edinburgh
Belle Patterdale (TR) is being visited next Sunday
Jane and Judy went 'treat buying for the dogs'
Sara VDogWalker gave Mocha; Pippin and Lassie long walks
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13th July Sunday
William's day today William has gone on trial (on my suggestion) just in case they can't cope with his 'excited episodes'
Sue is now out of hospital but still on rest and observation/ investigation
Honey is in foster with Judy
Bruno's fosterer has subluxed her shoulder so Bruno is coming to Lynne
Ruby (Suki) was found in the middle of a busy road..she had ploughed through the garden fence to get to her owner who had gone shopping..kind lady saved her and returned her via our disc.
Jane and Judy had a 'doggie day' visiting the kennels; walking Bryce; Walking and collecting Honey; visiting Katie B&T+ Elgar; visiting us bearing many many gifts for our homeless doggies.
Batleigh made a break thru in 2 walks without grabbing the handle of the lead which has been a very severe problem with his management since being in kennels.
Anna John and Oscar VDog Walkers came and gave Lassie and Mack a long walk
Great news from Rosie the springer's new M&D
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Lynne has asked me to do an in depth diary so here goes .....
14th July 2008
6.30 - get up and let Jack out ( Jack separated in lounge) have a fuss and a few kisses when he comes back in. Laugh when i pick up Jacks bowl to see his tail go into overdrive!!
Let Ricco, Winston and Missy out to garden. Prepare breakfast for all.
Put kettle on. Put computer on.
Hand out food and sit down at computer with tea to check emails.
7.15 - Close back door and settle gang down with a few treats then go back to lounge and let Jack back out. Start to write list of things i want to get done today - Jack tries to help but to be honest he is not as helpful as you may think!
7.30 - make more tea and grab some paperwork that needs sending back to people. Back to lounge to address letters, etc.
8.00 - take John cup of coffee and phone as he needs to call for an address.
8.15 - look at couple of new questionnaires. Change over couple of microchip details.
8.30 - fnish off list. Call john again!!
8.45 - call vets and ask for details of dog to be faxed over to new vets. Take first call on Rescue remedies. General enquiry about dogs. Educate why Lakelands are not the right dog to be a family pet with small toddlers and reccommend a couple of other rescues to try to help find family dog.
9.00 - call Lynne and catch up with yesterdays news. Laugh a lot about Batleigh.
9.20 - Take 2nd call on Rescue remedies phone. Lady enquiring about Jack but after discussion about Bruno. Louise is interested in fostering him. Wonderful lady who fosters for other local rescues.
9.35 - talk to Lynne about Bruno and she is happy with Louise fostering.
Contact Ruth, Louise and Paula to arrange transport of Bruno and ensure he will have everything he needs. Send emails with all relevant details.
Let Winston, etc in garden.
10.30 - took call from RR to find Meg is going to stay in her new home. Delighted.
10.45 - take call from Lynne who has had her thumb bitten quite badly sepatrating a couple of the dogs. Talks to me about upsetting call she has taken about one of our dogs that needs further discussion and information.
Lynne off to GP to have her thumb dressed.
Got washed, dressed!!
11.30 - take call enquiring about one of our dogs that has already been homed. Advised them to put in questionnaire. Shut back door and let Jack out into garden.
12.00 - made tea. Sent couple of emails. Called another vet for details to be faxed over.
12.45 - took call from Jayne. Discussed Jayne and Judy's visit to kennels and dogs. Honey now in foster bless. Jayne advised me about setting up accounts for expenses for new foster, vets, etc.
1.15 - looked forlornly at my list that has not been started on yet! Shut patios doors and went and let gang into garden.
1.30 - Called Alyson at Kennels to discuss kennel space, etc.
2.00 - called couple from questionnaire and had a chat. Discussed suitable type dogs and steered away from inappropriate choices.
2.30 - called lady from this morning with Lynne who is concerned about a little dog.
2.45 - called vet to discuss information about dog. Some info confirmed and started to feel a little easier. Shut back door and went and let Jack in garden. Had a good fuss and licking from Jack!!
3.00 - called RSPCA and asked advice from them. John came home and bought me tea and sandwhich.
3.15 - discussed details about dog again with concerned lady.
3.30 - talked to Lynne and got info on dog law specialist.
3.45 - checked emails and sent couple of replies.
4.00 - went for lay down. Head hurts a lot!!
6.00 - called 2 new questionnaires. Took another call from RR phone. Wanting dog rehomed. Explained how we can not take any new dogs in but can help with finding home through website.
6.30 - talked to Lynne for catch up. Going to talk to dog specialist after 7.30. Discussed volunteer dog walker who is keen to help out over summer period.
6.45 - talked to new questionnaire and gave advice about types of suitable dog.
7.00 - called my grandad. Nightly thing, bless him. Let Jack into garden
7.20 - answered few more emails.
7.30 - tried dog specialist but phone engaged. Added few more questionnaires to excel.
7.45 - made more tea found list from this morning - only managed 2 things from list!! Defrosted dinner for the dogs. Shut patio doors and letdogs out into garden.
8.00 - talked to dog specialist. Very informative but not really news i was hoping for.
8.15 - discussed outcome with Lynne and formulatted new plan of action.
emailed one of our helpers top ask for help and advice from them.
8.30 - checked emails. Ansered couple whilst talking on phone!! LOL Talked to Louise to see how Bruno doing. Very well!!!
9.00 - talked to concerned lady from the morning and told her everything we had found.
9.15 - talked to my dad! Shut back door and let Jack into garden.
9.25 - Informed Lynne about Bruno. And updated her again on developments.
9.40 - talked to Megs old owners. Very sad for him but such good news for Meg.
10.00 - called to see how Sue doing and discussed dog news.
10.40 - put oven on for dinner!! Which John cooked bless him. Had good snuggle and fussing with Jack. Such a wonderful little guy.
11.00 - looked at list and vowed to get it done tomorrow!
11.30 - checked emails. Answered 2. Turned off computer.
12.00 - let Jack out for last time. Organised paperwork ready for tomorrow.
Flaked in bed - well on sofa!!! Remembered diary but too tired to get up again so will do in morning!
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15th July Tuesday
Poss fosterer for Bryce being pursued
Jack Cocker Spaniel got the all clear from our vet this am
Bryn Patterdale neutered by his pound today ready for us
Bosun German Shepherd due to be PTS on Friday..coming to us instead!
Honey researched background little found but at least not stolen which was our fear..now registered to Jane
Organised kennelling today for Lassie and Bryn Greenlane Thursday
William Parson's Jack Russell came on our books
Ozward Patterdale booked in for neutering Friday comes here Thursday
Jimmy manifest nervous snarling barking inhibiting behaviour at Lorenzo tonight which is why his family couldn't keep him..worrying
My office being constructed today. My neighbours reacting to any noise by shouting over the fence and harrassing me at the frontdoor -seem to have lost perspective.
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16th July Wednesday
Dee following leads ....
Agreed to take on a pair of Westies in next week or two 12 and 14 yrs
Planning dogs which need to come in; what time limited kennel space we have; against dogs committed to.
Updated terrierrescue
Ange VDogW came walked Mack & Pippin; Lassie & Scooby
xxlynne's office now shelved and computer bench made..
Very tough day; thumb injury needed redressing and is disabling keep knocking it- nail completely split and one side coming off. Blisters on my feet restrict footware and Lassie's creating whenever I leave to deal with separated dogs.
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17th July Thursday
Lassie- decided I really wanted Lassie in the same kennels she had known and who cared for her so well. So organised this and took her over there and settled her in. Very worried as to why no enquiries for her other than multiple dog homes or cats. She isn't doing well in rescue..has dropped weight and isn't getting what she needs in fact confronted with everything she doesn't need!
Bryce would be fosterers going again to meet him Sunday and will take him into foster Thursday if all well.
Honey..good enquiry for her..Judy and jane mixed her with Jane's 2 staffies today
Mocha making good progress mixes really well outside with dogs.
Wooden partition built in front loft room so some items on the other side are protected like books etc.
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18 th July Friday
Jimmy offered Peace as he had become so reactive to men in his home
Bryn Got into confusion and bit several people so sadly not released by his pound
Bobby Lakie 11 yrs old homed 2 yrs ago very ill and the vet advised the family to let him go..
Agreed to save a Jack Russell x lakie 18 month bitch from being PTS this evening and to help a Collie x Shepherd find a new home.
Ozwald Patterdale has arrived into our foster care
Bosun Shepherd has arrived in our kennels
Lassie not doing well in kennels..THANK YOU so many people trying to help her offering advice, practical help and concern.
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19th July Saturday
Lassie spent the day being occupied with a long long accompanied walk and a pleasant afternoon in the house and garden with reclaimingrebus
Bryce's potential fosterers came again..all went well and fleed away to trellis some fencing in prep.
Honey now reserved
Scooby being homechecked for tomorrow
Poppy had a really good day..clean room met dogs well on her walks..
Jack Russell x Lakie bitch rehomed by family so not coming
Agreed to Bruce a Puggle today (Pug x Beagle) comes Monday
Committed to Baz and Bailey in Hope's pound arranging for Tuesday
Bosun being assessed for a family who homed another Shepherd with us
Blue needs to come into nearer foster if can
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20th July Sunday
Lassie away day with Reclaimingrebus again Poss foster home and neighbour going away tomorrow so poss. can take her back for short spell
Belle (TR) met today by potential owners
Scooby was homechecked for
VDog walker Sara walked Poppy;George and Mocha Kevin and Helen walked Ozwald and Toby
Bruce Puggle being collected tomorrow night by new fosterer
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21st July Monday
Lassie away day with reclaimingrebus. Collected at 7 pm back into foster with ourselves.
Ozwald neutered and chipped. In good health. Being homechecked with view to homing on Wednesday.
Bosun bought into foster, bathed and booked for neuter tomorrow then down to his potential new home in Dover
Baz and Bailey (collie) coming tomorrow into Gatwick Kennels.
Bruce Puggle came into foster
Contacted re 4 dogs needing help (Floyd; Reg; Rhubarb and Rico) see if any complete our questionnaire as first move
Ange VdogW walked Mocha; Poppy; Scooby and George
Good news on Caffrey's homing and Marley (Abel)
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22nd July Tuesday
Scooby Doo's day today finding such a wonderful family 'tailor-made'
Jasper (Bosun)'s day today busiest and most successful day of his life!!
Baz Crossbreed and Bailey Collie into our kennels both meant to be LOVELY according to Ange who kindly gave up yet another day to transport our dogs!
Coco Shepherd x Rottie taken into foster as an emergency
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23rd July Wednesday
Ozwald Patti has moved into his possible home. Not an easy pack but a lovely one! Terriers will be terriers. Should know in the next few days.
Coco GSD x Rotti mixed into the pack
Charlie Patti (TR) reserved
Bailey's Lakie return delayed owners want to take it on a week by week basis.
Bruno pursuing a lead
Honey no longer reserved
Baz glowing reports from the kennels!
Flooring being laid in house so dogs a little jumbled!
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24th July Thursday
Tia's day today..oh how she has landed on her feet..she really knows what a forever home feels like now..so so lovely.
Mack's day today..such a different dog to the one who came several months ago and oh what a wonderful family of his own.
Bryce moved out of kennels into foster
Charlie (TR) comes down into foster on Saturday
Rue (Ozwald) really done well today in his 'new family'
Poppy far less reactive dogs currently
Coco nolonger Coco the clown..but Coco chanel..discovered she is a girlie and so arranged her spay for tomorrow
Mandy Terrier x arranging for her to come in at the weekend
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25th July Friday
Rue's day today (Ozwald) Settled in so well after only 48 hours..so pleased for him
Possible lead for Baz and Bruce being pursued
Agreed to take 2 collies in tomorrow Zena and Hercules
Arranged for Mandy to come into foster Sunday
Great news on Meg (TR) Capheaton Terrier
Coco wasn't spayed- too close to season.
Charity status being pursued further with Jane
Floor tiling in back room finished this evening able to use the room as of tomorrow.
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26th July Saturday
Zena and Hercules Collies came into foster
Ange and Rob VdogWalkers walked Toby; George; Poppy; Coco; Lassie and Pippin
Poppy went home with Ange and Rob VdogWalkers for the day but now is staying overnight. Bless her
Anna and John (and baby oscar) VdogWs walked Coco
Jane and friend came a bought food from Paula and chipped Zena and Hercules
Jane is setting up website questionnaire..to complete online
Jane is working on Trade account with Ancol pet assess. manf.
Dee chasing leads on Cleo and Jay (TR); and William PJRT.(TR) Lots of catch up calls
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27th July Sunday
Charlie moved into foster with the view to homing..now in Hampton
Bailey had long long walk with reclaimingrebus
Lassie very vocal whenever I'm not with her..have to place her back in kennels tomorrow to allow the separated dogs time. Swapping with Baz
Agreed to take a Rough Collie Tina bitch in tomorrow as emergency
Poppy came back after her weekend with Ange..very happy to have had time given to her
Anna and John Vdogw walked Lassie
MacTaggart settling in his new pack
4 dogs bathed today Glenn; Toby; Minxie and George
Need to arrange holiday cover for Honey and Bruno whose fosterers have booked holidays
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28th July Monday
Tina Rough Collie came into foster as an emergency today. Called 10 pm last night she had nowhere to go and her original rescuers had been on the phone since lunchtime yesterday when they were told she had to come back there and then.
Baz came into foster today
Lassie moved into foster with Sue and Phil
Bailey had an away day out of kennels with reclaimingrebus
Met reclaimingrebus at the kennels; so grateful for her dedication to our dogs despite her busy life.
Booked Baz and Tina for neutering
Rue..met the sea today and went into a very frightened frenzy..ended up biting his owner. He obviously has had no contact before and needs quite a lot of work to get him calm around waves; boats and beaches.
Lydia terrier cross coming to us Sunday
2 other staffies may come on to our books one still in its home and now being neutered and the other in a pound with reclaimingrebus but running out of time
Glenn jumped out of our study window today- window above frontdoor. He is a little dog and it's quite a distance from the frontdoor cover
My fault for leaving it open. Glenn is a stranger biter and to find him walking up the path with no muzzle on!! Batleigh didn't turn a hair..nor did Glenn. I simply picked him up and put him back in the study closing the window before I put him down.
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July 29th Tuesday
Jack's day today everything Dee and John wanted for him in his new family..he will be and is already loved to bits!
William's day today family have had him on trial at our insistence. They called to say they couldn't imagine their lives without him he is so loving and 'obedient in terrier terms!!'
Baz cross breed was neutered and chipped today..he was met coming out of the car and off he went on trial for a week with view to homing.
Tina Rough Collie was spayed and chipped today. Her operation was complex as she didn't have a womb..just overies, tubes attached to vagina. She has slept all night after a potter around the garden.
Mutley Patt. came into foster today
Mr Andre agreed to spay Coco Shep. x tomorrow
Lassie had a good day with Sue signs are good as this environment is much more condusive to her.
Holly and Sarge came on our books
Sort vet bill out.
Very little time so website not up to date sorry
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July 30th Wednesday
Bruno's day today he has gone to a family who have always had the Shep x collie mix and recently lost their dog. They think he is perfect; early signs are good with the cat..paws crossed!
Bailey came out of kennels today Reclaimingrebus holding him overnight and coming here tomorrow.
Coco spayed today very down crested but managed a half hearted response to Hercules playful attempts.
Daz we came forwards for him as due to be PTS tomorrow as run out of time. 2 others have till Friday ..but currently have no space for them
Jack Baz, Mac and Rue doing just fine
Ange VdogW walked Poppy with Hercules; and Mocha
Pack change to accommodate George's needs
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July 31st Thursday
Tina groomed tonight what a relief!
Dee has been in touch with trillions of people good reports back on Jack, Bryce; Bruce, Elgar and Scoobydoo plus others.
William PJRT's important visitors coming at the weekend
Blue PJRT important visitors meeting at weekend.
Organised kennel space for Pace and so able to save his life.
Pace and Daz both organised to travel tomorrow. Ange picking up at Newbury (from Wales) and I'm meeting near Chertsey and taking on to kennels.
Simon spend an hour with Batleigh doing some training..impressive. Batleigh leaving on command and taking on command.
George frightened of Coco so unable to mix currently which has divided large pack
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Aug 1st Friday
Firm enquiry in on Cleo and Jay (TR)
Zena and Cleo had first vax.
Transport run broke down for Daz and Pace...rearranged for Monday Ruthi doing it for them
Mac coming back tomorrow after showing domineering behavour over new owners reason why he has lost his last 2 homes
Bailey coming in to No. 10 as demonstrating strong behaviour to son and daughter in foster
George very nervous in pack but moments of relaxation...which were lovely to see.
Batleigh gets very lonely..have to work something out for him
Updated shelterhelper and 3 up on Dogpages and dogsblogg (which is bring the homes currently)
Challenging time house already very demanding with 3 to fit in this week taking the number high..
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Aug 2nd Saturday
Blue had important visitors goes for a trail re cat testing next weekend
Mac arrived back in foster..a little disorientated then excited then settled to try and make sense.
Bailey arrived into No 10 and has mixed in very well. Paws still a little sore but healing well.
Zena had her first formal walks today with 2 voldogwalkers She was on a harness and settled into it after initial nerves..but confidence gained from company of other dogs.
Missie making slow but sure progress.
Lassie not doing too badly..Sue is managing very well
Good enquiries in on Max, Elgar and Pippin
VolDogWal. Ange and Julia walked Hercules and Zena; Tina and Coco; Poppy and Mac Sara walked George; Pippin and Toby. Helen and Kevin walked Toby and Zena
Overload in house and yet manageable Just very little else gets done other than pack management; cleaning and dog walking.
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3rd Aug Sunday
Cleo and Jay's day today So delighted they have stayed together
Max was homchecked for
Lydia came into foster
Dee contacted all TR families and so we updated TR's list should go up tomorrow
Bailey now advertised
Jane updated RR yesterday and wrote a broad circular seeking foster places.
Trying to organise kennelling for Patterdale up north who could come down on Friday as she has bouncing around in rescue since March. Also bitch Staffie desperate for a rescue place. Both dogs lives are threatened.
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4th Aug Monday
Max's day today...lovely lovely couple- paws crossed he has at last found his forever owners
Tina had first vax today
Pace and Daz arrived into our care thanks to Kirsty, Jo and Ruth transporting them from Wales
Honey needs a foster for one week as of Friday..I don't see how I can take her in with this many dogs
Lydia booked in for spay Wednesday at vets as he is not putting on weight
Buster Patterdale homed a month ago coming back owner wants us to take as soon as possible
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5th August Tuesday
Honey has found a 1 week holiday foster..Jane and Judy taking her there on Thursday. One of Jane's friends.
Pace and Daz separated into own kennels as apparently bitch on heat has sent shock waves through the kennels and Alyson just playing it safe
Tina reserved ..meeting tomorrow
Very pleased with Lydia sweet sweet dog.
Bailey becoming very confident now and having a great time playing with everyone and presenting toys for me to throw.
Batleigh using his walks now and getting comfortable outside..licks the muzzle when I present it for his walks to stop he ceasing the lead during a walk.
4 homes (Jack, Blue, Max and Tina) in less than a fortnight by John putting our dogs up on dogsblog! Lots of extra work for Dee but she is smiling!
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6th August Wednesday
Lady's (Tina) day today oh so happy for her
MacTaggart moved into foster to observe his reaction to multidog household with dog owner with heaps of confidence and experience
Buster coming back Saturday so having to shuffle dogs around. Mocha to go into kennels and bring Pace out to sort re neutering and mixing
Bryca being investigated for chronic diarrhoa with Mr Andre
Lydia was spayed today
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7th August Thursday
Lassie strong enquiry..we shall see
Pace out of kennels
Mocha into kennels
Buster Patt.returns tomorrow morning
Bruno Dee working with the family some settling issues
Day the usual blurr...a sea of furr!
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8-10 August Friday - Saturday Very demanding time hence collective diary
Buster Patt. was given Peace on Friday
Bruno came into foster with Dee and John
William and Blue (TR) went to their homes on trial
Lassie and Lydia homechecked for
Pace neutered and chipped. Preliminary assessment, now back in kennels
Daz out of kennels and mixed
Poppy went away for the weekend with Ange and Rob
VoldogWs Ange, Rob and Sara came on Saturday; John and Anna Sunday
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11th August Monday
Lydia's day today..bless her she has found her loving home and family
Jack Cocker Spaniel sadly is being put to sleep tonight. He attacked his owners nephew without warning puncture wound to face and stomach..the lad is OK and thankfully isn't really conscious of what it all meant. Dee and John will be with Jack and he will know how much he is loved.
Daz was neutered and chipped today.
George has been reviewed and we have decided to give the mouth tumour one more serious shot..Tim operates on Thursday
VoldogW Ange walked Coco; then Poppy and Hercules
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12th Aug Tuesday
Pippin's day (almost)..fostered with the view to homing paws crossed
Daz now mixed in with the gang
Updated TR list
Pip Squeak is coming back
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13th August Wednesday
Purdy collected her from Elaine and took her to the vets for spay and chipping. Bought her home and she was quiet but fine. 9pm noticed a large swelling at op site..called emergency vet..agreed to take to vet next morning first thing. 1 hour later she was dripping blood so rushed her to Sunbury and the vet worked on her until midnight and I bought her home site dressed and she was perky. We spent the night together on the study floor ..what a sweetheart.
Meggie had a visit but she was deemed too young for their family
voldogw Ange walked George; and Poppy and Toby.
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14th August Thursday
Oh what a dreadful day to have had to put 2 precious sweet dogs to sleep George and Purdy.............Oh what a dreadful week 4 dogs have lost their lives Buster; Jack; George and Purdy......knowing Pip Squeak is coming back again.
Pippin and Lydia's home coming up has helped us through..Coco, Elgar, Bruce and Lassie's homes may be close..
Dee and I have a saying onwards and upwards.........it all seems up hill at the moment
George
 
Purdy
 
Jack
 
Buster
 
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15th August Friday
Lassie had visitors today..homecheck arranged for tomorrow
Offered Lakie a place that was due to be Put to sleep..but vet never called back
Good news on Marley Patt; Marley (Abel) and Meg Collies homes
Coco..arranged homecheck for tomorrow morning
Good day for Bailey; Bruno and Batleigh. The twins are always good! Daz a cracking dog. Poppy moved into my study more difficult for me but much better for her.
Pip Squeak organised to come back Sunday into Auntie Sue's!
Dee and I treading through porridge today with aftermath of yesterday..emotionally shot
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16th August Saturday
Elgar and Coco's day today both found wonderful homes
Honey arrived back in foster with Judy
Lassie homechecked..collection tomorrow!
Millie Fox terrier coming back early Sept.
VoldogW Anna and John took Zena Ange and Rod took Hercules and Bailey; Poppy and Daz
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17th August Sunday
Yes SUN day Lassie's day today..a long time coming but it arrived so we are all soooo pleased for her.
Sad news Sophie Yorkie her little body at nearly 16 yrs had had enough
Pip Squeak has come back to us and he is totally exhausted having played and played with Peanut (Sue's Jack)all day
Great news on Blue and Coco's homings
2 very distressing calls where dogs need to be put to sleep after really bad biting incidents.
VoldogW Sara and Nick walked Hercules and Zena; Bailey and Brandy. Helen and Kevin came and walked Toby (their favourite!) and Daz (close favourite!)
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18th August Monday
Forums 1st birthday today
..sadly coupled with the council issuing us with Noise Abatement Order which could threaten our fostering and even keeping our dogs. Have made such efforts to minimize noise for so long now just feel gutted that the neighbours can just object to "dog noise" without measurement as to permissible. They know a local dog makes more noise than my dogs put together but it is the activity they actually object to. If any read this I'm past caring. We live is such a NIMBY society. Feel like selling up to a family with teenagers or young children ..then they'd know noise!
MacTaggart definitely going through to adoption
Freddie Lakie coming back ?tomorrow
Agreed to take Sam a 8 yr old Patterdale cross been in kennels for sometime remaining owner now in nursing home. Will take as soon as we can.
VOLdogW Ange walked Daz; Poppy and Toby
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19th August Tuesday
Zena & Hercules have kennel cough and went to vet now on antibiotics
Noise abateance order now served.Have 21 days to 'cease dog's barking' at my premise.
Good report on Mocha and Pace in kennels Reclaimingrebus is walking them both tomorrow.
Mutley had a lovely walk together with a Staffie today
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20th August Wednesday
Daz is reserved and has a visitor tomorrow
Freddie returned into foster and is mixed
Reclaimingrebus walked Mocha and Pace and also took Pace over to be treated and tested for kids and cats. Pace is now a very admired dog fan club up and running!
Pippin coming back into foster now STAR DOG
Lassie back with Sue for 5 days
Committed to a Patterdale; then vet called to say booked in for PTS; she had refused and was seeking a rescue place dog warden has agreed to house until we can take now vet trying to contact the owner
Jane update RR website and liaised re other websites to get maximun exposure.
Reeling from news at having to stop rescue from our house..and how to wind down. ..but this afternoon my energy was beginning to to turn positive again. The universe will help..
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21st August Thursday
Daz's day today..and he'll be local so that is lovely.
Bailey's confidence beginning to come. Closer I look the more lovely this dog is.
Bruce now reserved
Positive feedback from Coco and Marley (Abel's) owners
Reclaimingrebus putting work into Mocha and Pace currently in kennels
Had work going on at the house the last 3 days so pack a little disturbed.
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22nd August Friday
Ace is out of kennels and now in foster with reclaimingrebus
Bruno has a behavioural programme via Helen which is re-evaluated weekly and proving very useful in his development
Shelterhelper updated
More work on the house today and now a week to varnish; paint and catch up..and settle the dogs
My heart bleeds for some of our dogs who have been waiting so long for their homes Tilly Fell Terrier; Poppy; Buster Staffie; Minxie, and Meggie
Others like Pip Squeak, Freddie and Pippin have not found their forever home but have had a fun time in the process!
Missy; Batleigh and Bruno need more time but will get there
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23rd August Saturday
VoldogW Ange and Rod spent 3 hours walking 6 dogs Toby & Poppy; Mutley & Hercules; Zena & Batleigh. Kevin and Helen came to walk Toby with Bailey I joined in and walked Freddie with them. Toby going out to Helen and Kevin's for the day on Monday
Assisting a 3 yr labrador. We arranged to meet it on Wednesday; vet check and photograph
Ace doing well in foster Mocha walked again by reclaimingrebus
Bruno had a good day
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24th August Sunday
Blue and Missey Moo's day today 2 such special dogs who have found true rescue parents
Agreed to take 3 standard Yorkie's this week if we can have kennelling on Friday No vac; neutering ; plus kept in kennels for last 2 yrs. Father and 2 sons used by breeder.
Bailey has had a very disturbed day. Reacting to my stress levels I think and noise levels in the house.
Freddie focused on Minxie and barking at her as if a cat (We often say Minxie is a good cat tester) so now separated
Ace made his 'great escape out of reclaimingrebuses window' caught having a sniffed on the corner and happily trotted back
VoldogW Anna and John gave Hercules a lovely walk.
Working of Noise abatement notice to put forward our concerns.
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25th August Bank Holiday Monday
Pippin came back into foster with myself.
VoldogW Ange and Rob came walked Batleigh and Bailey; Freddie and Hercules & Poppy and Zeta I think..memory blurred
Stressful day in terms of combination of dogs currently..though all good dogs
Homechecked locally for Manytears for a lovely Collie Romany. Hercules came with me and impressed!
Really wish Poppy's home comes soon .....so sad for her to spend day after day by herself. Even a foster place where she can have human companionship..she is sooo sweet. She needs to be an only pet.
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26th August Tuesday
Jay, Bonso and Noddy 3 male Yorkies (Standard) are coming into our kennels on Thursday or Friday They have been living in an outside kennel for 2 yrs and used as stud dogs. Owner moving house and can't take with him.
Dee and Leigh Peter with family including Alfie their new rescued terrier came to walk dogs this evening. They walked Brandy; Fern Freddie and Toby..then Batleigh; Hercules and Zena. What joy how wonderful it was to see.
Jaz a Red Fell is coming back in 2-3 weeks.
Freddie and Pippin are reserved
I no longer can take dogs in and am reducing my dogs as they are homed. Very stressful combination currently
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27th August Wednesday
Assessed Rocky a Yellow lab. and he was vet checked with first vax.
Meggie is now reserved
Bruno is beginning to mix inside with the other dogs
VoldogW Ange walked Batleigh; Pippin and Bailey
Poppy joined up with 2 dogs today after an initial display of fear.
Agreed to split Hercules and Zena as they manage well outside of each other;s company and both very developed on social side but need role model for 'braver' aspects of life. So looking for suitable pairing with another dog.
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28th August Thursday
Freddie and Pippin's day today Dee's hard work as usual match- making to great perfection. Freddie now has a Westie wife and Pippin has a Shepherdess x wife.
Meggies family was homechecked and rushed to meet her..ahhh
Jay, Bonzo and Nobby arrived in our kennels. Alyson's raving about them.
Bruno further steps forwards today
Met Sir Elgar after all this time with Katie. Oh how lovely what a handsome lad. Still nervous but has taken big strides forwards. Reminds me of Pippin.
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29th August Friday
The phone went at 8.15 and an angel was on the other end.Lynne this is Wendy from Yorkie rescue is there anyway you could help 2 standard Yorkie's in Southampton. I had a long conversation with Wendy to find she had been rescuing for 19 yrs has ended up with 37 Yorkies in her house..the biters and the medical problems she doesn't feel she can home. She has huge vet. debts and often easier dogs new owners she homes don't bother to send her a donation! I was humbled and ended up chasing a JRTx Yorkie Bugsey who was a nipper..who we will arrange to help The two yorkies we will try..but restricted with not having the foster places.
Harris (TR)being met tomorrow
Bertie moved into foster
Jay and Noddy met and photographed
Millie Fox Terrier an Rocky Lab arranged to go into kennels Monday
Another rescues JRT pup..Dee may have found him his home.
Busy day but few obvious outcomes
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30th August Saturday
Lassie and Meggie's days today..Yes Lassie has moved homes and Meggie too has found her forever home
Ace returned to kennels but please not for long
Blue and Freddie news all very good all bodes well but paws forever crossed!
Bruno..everyday he makes new steps forwards.
Mutley mixed in with 8 dogs today (exception of Glenn) He was so happy and oh see him play with Bailey.
VoldogW. Ange and Rod again gave 3 hours this am to walk Mutley and Toby; Batleigh and Hercules; and Poppy and Zena
Rocky; Millie; Ace and Honey now up on the net Dogpages and shelterhelper
Agreed to help Tommy and Pilly a yorkie pair.
Belle (TR) being met by a very interested family
Bertie booked in for the snip and chip Monday
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31st August Sunday
Dee has been playing social worker today with different homings and advise on homings.
Mutley is now mixed with the pack and Glenn off muzzle. What a star.(both)
TR list nearly updated should go up tomorrow.
Agreed to take a doggie from the pound had to choose 1 from 4 due to be put to sleep but this is what we'll have to do from now on just be there for the ones we can.
Jane is back from hols..all manner of emails appearing..haven't spoken to her yet but no doubt soon will oh the energy!! Missed you!!
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1st Sept Monday
Relief August is over...pray Sept. does our dogs proud
Bertie and Honey neutered today.
Millie has come into our kennels
Rocky Lab come into foster
Freddie's homing still a little uncertain
Pippin settling very weel in his new family
Pip Squeak has visitors tomorrow
Luke Terrier now on our books
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