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Rescue Remedies Diary 21 May - 25 Oct 2009Second Year Diary
Picture of the day
Jay with his new hair cut enjoying a walk in the countryside
Sad Story of the Day 
Saidie a red Staffie was homed from a rescue 4yr ago at the age of 2..unneutered; vax'd and unchipped. Intercepted her owner who's father died and needed to go the Spain, on route to the vets to be put-to-sleep. Daughter refused to offer us the price it would have cost for vet consultation and PTS. Begrudgingly agreed £20 and Emma jumped in her car to collect.
Fun Story of the day 
Sadie's (Bailey) new owners buying her her own sofa as they have heard she is used to sleep on a sofa with her fosterer.
Happy birthday Harry (Hercules) and Pippa homed 6 months ago
Dogs IN Buster Saidie
Dog Movements Buster transported into Gatwick from Vets. Saidie transported into Croydon from Orpington
Vet Care Buster snipped and chipped. Sam checked by Tim paw slowly improving
Into potential homes
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22nd May Friday
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Saidie and Roxy enjoying each other's company; the sun and FREEDOM at last. How loved are they already!
Sad Story of the Day Ruby at 11 months old was accidently run over by her owners who then couldn't afford or didn't think £1000 was viable on their dog's life and walked away having paid a put to sleep fee. Vet surgery raised funds, transported her 2 hours to special unit and back to repair the damage. She comes into foster with Jilly Allen when she is ready.
Fun Story of the day
Huxley Terrier Rescue Fella apparently soon learnt to climb the tree in the back garden to view the cats on the other side. His 2 sons learnt this from him in their first 2 months and were rescued found clinging tight to a branch 12 foot high and crying. There you are to safety. 20 mins later the same cries and the same rescue procedure put into operation. Terriers...Treeriers
Dogs IN
Dog Movements Evie met potential owners
Vet Care
Into potential homes Penny Collie
Strong leads: Dylan (Raggs); JJ; Harvie: Peppa (Petal)
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23rd May Saturday
Picture of the day
Dylan the last of the magnificant seven to enter a home and know they are safe
Sad Story of the Day
Harley found tied up to a tree with a collar and chain lead. He was there for at least 4 hours before it was clear he had been abandoned.
Fun Story of the day Harvie enters a very caring home and begins to rip off branches from hedge then spies a tree branch. A few attempts and he is hanging from it then it is half broken and finally snaps. He then breaks a piece off bit by bit. His new potential owner busys herself collecting the parts as they are precisely discarded. She looks up into the tree and says ..It's a shame it isn't older as we could have hung a big tyre up for Harvie to play with! I'm thinking I hope this tree grows to be older!
Dogs IN Harley staffie pup
Dog Movements Harley from vet to Romford; Harvie from Croydon Kens to Basildon and Dylan from Croydon kens to Belgravia. Oscar from West london to Glos.
Vet Care Harley had first vax; chipped and had been cared for overnight
Into potential homes Oscar EBT; Harvie Staffie Harley Staffie
Adoption: Dylan
Strong leads: JJ
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24th May Sunday
Picture of the day
Fun Day @ Bordon & Oakhanger Sports Club
Raised awareness, interest and £136 Brilliant work
Sad Story of the Day
5 Staffie pictures sent from a northern pound..all due to lose their lives. We have come forwards for one on the strength of the funds raised today.
Fun Story of the day Marlis exfamily who used to live in a flat now have moved and although they still dont have the right circumstance for Marli wanted to help one of our dogs as they now have a lovely garden and rural setting. Shadow has had a sad life and was down in the dumps in the kennels. He has joined the family and for the first time has a garden to run around in, lovely children to look after and people who love him. Shadow is now in foster but so happy, thanks to Marli
Dogs IN
Dog Movements Shadow[b] from Croydon Kens to Oxford [b]Peppa from Sittingbourne to Glos.
Vet Care Ruby the JRT continues to be at the vets awaiting readiness to move in with Jilly for recuperation
Into foster homes Shadow
Adoption: Peppa (Petal)
Strong leads:
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25th May Bank Holiday Monday
Picture of the day
 The Sponsored walk Battersea Park
Raised awareness, interest and nearly £1000 Brilliant work
Sad Story of the Day
Oreo is a 1 yrs old Staffie cross who has grown up with another staffie pup. Oreo has always been spirited and sadly killed a cat at the age of 6 months. Now both staffies have matured, they had a massive fight and Oreo has lost his home because of it. Another staffie booked in to be put to sleep and the vet has pleaded with the family for time and the vet's endeavours have found him a rescue place with us.
Fun Story of the day Toby my red Fell terrier has a working background. The last few days he has been buzzzy. We have a scrub heavy with perfume and heavy with bees. There he is most of the day hovering around, watching, waiting then diving to catch one with his mouth. And he has knocked some down and its surprising when he then puts his nose to them on the ground, fascinated, how he hasn't ended up with a red nose!
Dogs IN
Dog Movements Only sponsored dog walking dogs moving around!
Vet Care Ruby the JRT continues to be at the vets awaiting readiness to move in with Jilly for recuperation
Agreed to save Rosco and Deakon from Yorkshire pound
Charlie (Bob Tail) got lose and was picked by a passerby near to his home. He had our tag on so soon reunited
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26th May Tuesday
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Over 6 months in kennels our Taz went off into foster
Sad Story of the Day
Need to find alternative to current kennels for our staffies as the manager is only happy with our business when boarder numbers down. Asking us to go down to 3 for August. Anyone know of a small holding or farm area in Surrey area for us to try and set up a 'safe area for our work'
Fun Story of the day Sam who organised the sponsored walk event fedback to the manager that having been told we were the only event we were actually one of 3, and we were inhibited slightly by the other's activities. Sam, rightfully so, was given our £50 back..that is a week's kennelling for a dog!
Dogs IN
Dog Movements
Vet Care Ruby the JRT continues to be at the vets awaiting readiness to move in with Jilly for recuperation
Into foster homes Taz
Adoption:
Strong leads: Derek
Suddenly 3 paypal donations in for Staffie and Terrier Rescue today, not having had any for a couple of weeks.
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27th May Wednesday
Picture of the day
Don't forget Freya day in day out in her kennel at 13 yrs old. She is a sweetie pie just needs another little old lady who can walk her round her garden every day and keep her safe and comfortable. Rescue Friends Epsom Canine Rescue
Sad Story of the Day
Dog lover warden told off for not putting his dogs to sleep...we are taking the dog in question. But then they'll be the next. Callous officials..kids are so protected in law..dogs are treated like vermin. Hum Man's best friend..hate to think what happens to his worst friend.
Fun Story of the day Dee mis-sends an email telling me the reasons why Eddie isn't the right dog for me, and she is now looking out for 'that dog' . I bounce it back..Dee you know I'm only allowed 6 dogs in the house (alloud being the actual word..and being a dogaholic) and you know I already have an Eddie-ache Actually he is SUCH a EXCEPTIONAL SPECIAL dog could home him anywhere ..providing he has company at this phase of his development.
Dogs IN Taz returned
Dog Movements
Vet Care Ruby the JRT continues to be at the vets awaiting readiness to move in with Jilly for recuperation
Into foster homes
Adoption: Chasing people who should have adopted by now.
Strong leads: Derek
More paypal donations its raining after a dry spell. Thank you
Dee and I had a paper day! Sharon's catching up. Secret Squirrel is busy up the tree in the web..as she is jumping the branch tomorrow to pastures renewal.
Going to look at poss land and premise in next few days with Emma and John GSD tipped off by Karen. Anyone have £500K for short term loan..we'll pay you back in 50 yrs time honest!
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28th May Thursday
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See fun story below
Sad Story of the Day Did our usual neutering run today but with 2 sorry souls..Saidie and Frank. Saidie turns out to be going through a false pregnancy hence her rather protruding teets, she also has a touch of kennel cough so careful spay and has come back with 2 medication courses. Frank's skin was scrapped and tested..he has been suffering from 2 types of mange. The one we have treated has nearly cleared..that was the contagious one. He however still has another irritant mite which we can't start to treat for a month as the treatments clash. The first treatment having just been treated again yesterday, has to clear from his body. And with the stress of the situation Frank started to bleed from his neutering op. site. He went back to the kennels with a tight bandage in the form of bright swimming trunks of a bandage. Poor Frank..all the vet staff loved Saidie and Frank!
Fun Story of the day Yes just look at the above picture and try to imagine what Alyson's team thought as they saw this sea of feathers in the corridor this morning and then looked at STANLEY! Oh he did have a great evening last night
Dogs IN Bobby Staffie
Dog Movements In status
Vet Care Saidie Spayed: Frank neutered:Ruby the JRT continues to be at the vets awaiting readiness to move in with Jilly for recuperation
Into foster homes
Adoption: Rhea now being kept  Harley ; Jake; Peppa
Strong leads:
More paypal donations!! Thank you
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29th May Fry- day
Picture of the day
Spud is becoming Victorious...which means Victoria has taken Spud into a sacred foster place. Spud has grown so much since this picture..matured emotionally and physically.
Sad Story of the Day Tiger Lily..we know you have had a sad past..you found yourself to our doorstep last time pregnant and in poor health. We cared for you and homed you. Then that home threw you out ; not even to transport you to your place of care; no consideration of your feelings. We feel dreadful... had you not been coming back to us other rescues may have just put the phone down knowing they wouldn't be able to collect within the hour; you would have lost your life. Thanks to Sharon's husband John and her friends Chris and Chris you're having a lovely time before you return to your friends at the kennels tomorrow. Inexcuseable that this could have happened to one of our dogs, and happen to YOU. Staffies give their all and are dumped continually..breaks your heart.
Fun Story of the day No fun today
Dogs IN Tiger Lily
Dog Movements Tiger Lily Essex to Essex; Spud 'Croydon kens' to Donnington
Vet Care Ruby the JRT continues to be at the vets awaiting readiness to move in with Jilly for recuperation
Into foster homes Spud
Adoption: Harris
Strong leads:
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30th May Saturday
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Lovely head shot of Cassie out walking with Sarah. Cassie is now good with other dogs. Mixes well...well done Cassie
Sad Story of the Day Sad to see Freddie so stressed in kennels...such a great terrier. Feel terrible as he could have been in foster but I was fearful of him coming back into kennels in 6 weeks time if not homed.
Fun Story of the day Just to see all the staffies mixing on their walks and behaving like stars. As some of the new pictures show..great fun 6 of us there this am walking our dogs!
Dogs IN Rosco and Deakon
Dog Movements Tiger Lily Essex to Croydon kennels Deakon and Rosco from North Yorkshire to Croydon
Vet Care Ruby the JRT continues to be at the vets ready for foster Jilly arranging collection
Into foster homes
Adoption: Mabel (Cindy)
Strong leads:
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31st Goodbye May  (Sunday)
 Charlie (Bob Tail)  Archie (Dinky)  Dylan (Rags)  Frankieboy  Harley
 Harley (Holly)  Jake  Linda & Denise  Bella  Mabel (Cindy)  Lucy  Bobby (Nathan)  Peppa (Petal)  Ronnie  Roxy  Chaz and Tara Tigger (Selina) Boney Bear (Timmy)  Sadie (Bailey)  Harris  Ben
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1st June Monday
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Ruby nears day of release ... into Jilly's care
Sad Story of the Day Panda came into our care today found stray covered in puncture wounds which were infected and bald patches on him; obviously sleeping on concrete. Found with an aggressive dog who had to be put to sleep .. who had obviously attacked Panda. Lovely licky nature, so don't think he has been used for guarding. He was over weight, but has slimmed down nicely. Kennel owner not charging us for his keep. Good vibes with people and dogs; she wants him to go to a good home. She has been waiting for a rescue to take him on for months, but no action.
Fun Story of the day Woman said her dog used to go mad when she took it to Richmond Park in spring..Why? Its name was Coco and when the cuckoos sang he couldn't work out who was calling him.
Dogs IN Panda
Dog Movements
Vet Care Ruby the JRT continues to be at the vets ready for foster. Jilly arranging collection
Into foster homes
Adoption: Edgar JRT, Brandy (Lakie)
Strong leads: Roxy Staffie
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2nd June Tuesday
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Alfie what does he have to do to find his family! Another day in kennels Alfie..tomorrow that Questionnaire may arrive!
Sad Story of the Day Winnie arrived today. Found stray in season 1 month ago. Was very distraught in kennels but begining to settle. Highly emotional and her demeanour just shouts - this dog has had so little given to her in her short life...she is so needy, she is so bereft. How can you just abandon a dog who so obviously is so dependent.
Fun Story of the day Met Phoenix a tan and white staffie cross, one of Niall's dogs again today. He was in the kennels for a brief spell. This time he bought a charming little friend with him, Ruby. We offered to neuter them both as they are now a couple and will be going to live together. They spent the day in vets in the same kennel and like 2 little love birds, they travelled in the same crate home.
Dogs IN Winnie
Dog Movements Phoenix and Ruby from Dartford to Twickenham vets. Winnie, Phoenix and Ruby back to Croydon Kennels then the 2 back to Dartford.
Vet Care Ruby the JRT continues to be at the vets ready for foster. Jilly collecting tomorrow
Into foster homes
Adoption: Finn JRT
Strong leads: Roxy Staffie
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3rd June Wednesday
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Shiva comes tomorrow..her last night with her current family
Background work on homing questionnaires excel; microchip records; mail out to past adoptees and newsletter template.
Ruby came into to us having spent 2 weeks in the vets following a RTA. Jilly collected and bought her home to Berkshire into foster. She is doing really well.
Adoption: Bea
Strong leads: Tiger Lily; Hercules Collie; Roxy Staffie
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4th June Thursday
Picture of the day
Chleo learns to observe nature..in a quiet moment
Background work a quiet day in terms of strong enquiries.
Dogs In Shiva
Vets Care Sam has torn his poor dew claw which has been infected. Sedated overnight and operated tomorrow.
Adoption: Jakey Lurcherx Ruby Staffie Flunka JRT
Strong leads: Terry; Tiger Lily; Hercules Collie; Roxy Staffie
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5th June Friday
Picture of the day
 Rodders The tallest of the Brindles; The funniest and see that backside sway on greeting!
Sad Story of the Day Every sad story is a Staffie story- which one tonight? Wallace the 6 month pup left tied up outside a shop; Tanzy the 8-9 month Staffie who was abandoned a few days after she had her pups; or Carli who has sat in a kennels and no she wasn't sold and noone came forwards after 2 weeks so she is on the list to be put to sleep, as no money in her! ?The others sold could pay for her delay. Can't see how the person runs dog business is can deal death. Sorry very angry tonight!
Fun Story of the day Tim our vet has revised our costs to make them affordable for us. Is now coming to the kennels every fortnight to vax. dogs to save the dogs a long journey and us time; is taking leaflets on to their stall at the local summer fair next weekend. And has offered to put our websites linked to their new website being launched next week!
If you want to cheer yourselves up, have a look at the 3 guestbooks on each of the 3 websites. It often does the trick for me.
Dogs IN
Dog Movements
Vet Care Sam had both his dew claws removed today and scraped to the bone as chronic infection had resisted high doses of antibiotics and he was playing with them and pulled one out.
11 dogs vax'd today
Into foster homes
Adoption: Flunka
Strong leads: Eddie foster
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6th June Saturday
Picture of the day
Yes Murphy..our little man. Our kennel staff would be bereft if his home came up, but celebrating would last thru to the next day!  Mr Personality!
Sad Story of the Day Very difficult times for us...we can not continue to save the number of dogs we do as funds have vanished in large kennel bills. Also kennels are now filling for the summer, so may God hold our hands whilst we have to say 'sorry we can't help, this dog must die for want of a rescue space'. Rescue Remedies has been the last hope for soooo many dogs. Totally dependent on movement of dogs into homes to bring our numbers and bills down and allow a chink for another. Oh for a benefactor!
Fun Story of the day Little Roxy came out of her kennel with the air, "for Godsake come on, I've been waiting for this". Jumped into the car, eyes set on the front window; so keen to see the journey behind her so her little life could blossom.
Diary now on front of Rescue Remedies to attempt to reach the public as to the woes and joys of the Rescue. Terrier Rescue email hasn't been working for a week hence quiet front on terriers..hopefully now sorted.
Dogs IN
Dog Movements
Vet Care Ernie another night in the vets, comes tomorrow.
Into foster homes Roxy Staffie
Adoption: Saidie Staffie
Strong leads:
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7th June Sunday
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Been thinking of Jaspa a lot today as if Eddie goes into foster Jaspa will become my next foster. Lovely boy.
Sad Story of the Day Sad day for us as it has taken Dee, Secret Squirrel and myself so many hours to get terrierrescue email working. There must be a new word in the english language relating to "rupturing your spleen" when computers and their software problems remain out of reach! All functioning as of 2.30 pm and questionnaires for terriers flowing again!
Fun Story of the day Dee and John rescued Missie 18 months ago. She was a very damaged (emotionally) Dobie. It has taken great patience to bring her through in winning trust of any description. John has put a lot of time into offering her activities and training. Yesterday he went a little bolder and introduced 'down' as a concept further to 'sit,click and treat'. Missy achieved it but didn't quite grasp what she had achieved. She then enlivened, moved to different areas performed a posture and immediately sort eye contact and rushed over for 'treat?'. Oh yes she got in on the 4th. Dee said she watched with tears rolling down her eyes to see Missy relating and trying so hard to earn that treat!
Beginning to work on statistics for 2009. Bits and bob day but no movement; no homings.Organised neutering runs for this week and foster movements. Heavy week ahead at least 7 dogs for neutering.Panda, Suki and Oreo (staffies we are supporting) Deakon, Bobby, Bella and Rosco
Dogs IN Ernie
Dog Movements Ernie into kennels
Vet Care
Into foster homes
Adoption:
Strong leads: A few staffie leads being pursued
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8th June Monday
Picture of the day
 Marli so controlled, good with people, children and so good with dogs. A lovely lively personality
Sad Story of the Day Oh Bobby his energy is so high, so desperate to please but quite random in its attempt. He needs a garden with a mature couple to offer him the time and skill to express and tame his energy. Get the impression he has never had this opportunity; walks were probably a weekly trip to the park of leaping up for sticks and jumping at his lead. Bobby you are just at the start of your journey..may have to take him in as my foster as he is young enough to blend with dogs but very unskilled for his age. He needs the work NOW
Fun Story of the day Walking Alfie with Simon and first statement was 'hum just a kennel dog he has lost his personality being locked away for 2 yrs...I said nothing inwardly smiled. 10 mins into the walk and Alfie had done his business and began to relax into the walk. Turns around and smiles..Simon engages. 10 further mins and Alfie is showing Simon all his training..which paw this one or this one? Cuddles develop at the next step and Alfies sad loving eyes impact on Simon. As we approach the kennels its 'Such a lovely dog can't believe he has been in kennels for so long.
Dogs IN
Dog Movements
Vet Care Panda Rotti Neutered, dental, glands, ears, skin, groomed and chipped
Into foster homes
Adoption:
Strong leads: A few staffie leads being pursued
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9th June Tuesday (Neutering day)
Picture of the day
Buster has had a miserable life so far and just when he thought it couldn't get worse...Janet scooped him up and offered him 'dreams and joy' Buster moved into foster today
Sad Story of the Day A dog warden called me today with a dialemma, a young 18 month old staffie bitch found stray with a lead, collar and muzzle on. She was picked up by the police and had a swip at a colleague on collection in her terror. Kennel staff afraid of her, she is reactive to dogs. Dog warden says in her view she is frightened but what rescue would take her on; who can offer her the time, skills and love she needs. Very unusual for a staffie to be growley around people so is she being judged whilst she goes through an ordeal? Does she follow thru and put her sleep or give her longer time with very little chance of a rescue place coming up in the height of summer. We have so many dogs all I can say is call me tomorrow and we can talk it through further.
Fun Story of the day Always so lovely to call in at Gatwick and Croydon kennels and met volunteers ... PaulaK and Liz (Just Springers) there with Alyson, Elaine and Tina at Gatwick ... Ali, Jessica and Marie in with Emma and Liz. Lovely buzz for the dogs.
Dee hard at her record keeping today
Dogs IN
Dog Movements Oreo and Suki collected and taken to vets; then collected and taken home at the end of the day. Buster from Gatwick up to Lincoln. Ernie from Croydon to Headley Down
Vet Care Oreo and Suki Staffies Neutered and chipped. We did this for their sake owner then rehomed Oreo and kept Suki
Into foster homes Buster and Ernie
Adoption:
Strong leads: A few staffie leads being pursued
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10th June Wednesday
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Teddy Chihuahua x..still in his home needs an active life..don't forget Teddy!
Sad Story of the Day Staffie owner had 6 staffies all living together happily and became ill. 2 of them given into a pound which could mean they are put to sleep within a day of arrival if the pound is full. We have come forwards for them Sheila and her son Teddy
Fun Story of the day My friend Lemon came about after Stu came home with (apart from other stuff) a lemon. Pooch decided that as it was yellow, it must be a tennis ball. Hillarious watching him parading around with it, with a slight bitter squint in his eye. Took it everywhere with him for a couple of days, in fact it lastest longer than a tennis ball!! Sad to say though.....'lemon' has now gone to that great G & T in the sky. x x Pooch's Mum
Sorted all our emails out today should be in full working order now.
Dogs IN Nancy and Minx coming to us in next few days
Dog Movements
Into foster homes
Adoption:
Strong leads: A few staffie leads being pursued; Smiffy
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11th June Thursday
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Can't believe wonderful Derek is still with us .. how wonderful do they have to be!
Sad Story of the Day Bruno's story is one of the saddest ... because we know it, how many stories do we not know!
Fun Story of the day Bella on the way to the vets sitting in the front seat of the car. She kept an eye on the road, another on the pavement and her third eye on me. If I stopped at traffic lights and looked over at her fine; prolonged look and she was called into her Staffie duties and had to lean over and lick, lick. On the way back from being spayed she lay low. Got home to the kennels and went in the paddock did her little wee and walked over to her gate. In her kennel and straight to bed ... "give me a call in the morning ...make sure I don't over sleep nite, nite!"
Dogs IN
Dog Movements 4 dogs from Croydon kens; 3 to south Croydon vets and 1 to Kew vets; then collected and returned.
Dog in Vet. Deakon, Bobby, Rosco and Bella neutered today
Into foster homes
Adoption:
Strong leads: A few Staffie leads being pursued; Smiffy, Evie
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12th June Friday
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Freddie is going to capture someone's heart soon surely Super terrier.
Sad Story of the Day Gem arrived today having run out of time in the pound. She is so thin her ribs can be counted and obviously is starving in the sense of food searching. She has proved she can jump a 7 -8 ' gate today. Oh how simple it was to go explore...
Fun (or sad)Story of the day Glenn, like Toby (my own dogs) are interested in flies about the place. Sadly though Glenn has the knack and sits on the window ledges and follows the fly and then oh no, feels the live fly in his mouth then spits it out, often I'm able to rescue it and put it away into safety.
Dogs IN Nancy and Minx
Dog Movements Nancy and Minx from Wales to Croydon
In the Vets Ruby is in the vets with dehydration due to tummy bug.
Into foster homes
Adoption: Maisie Staffie
Strong leads: A few staffie leads being pursued; [b]Bella; Smiffy; Derek[/b]
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13th June Saturday
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Finally got some good pictures of MacTarn. Here is a non-posey one
Quiet weekend on the homing front. Hackey Fair raised £186! Well done Sharon and TinaD. Newsletter/ Pamphlet up on Forum and at the printers.
Dogs IN Missy (Gem) (yesterday)
Dog Movements Missy (Gem) from SE London (Yesterday)
In the Vets Ruby is in the vets with dehydration due to tummy bug.
Into foster homes
Adoption: Jules JRT
Strong leads: Bella; Smiffy; Derek[/b]
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14th June Sunday
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 Happy Murphday..Murphy goes off into foster a changed man to further emerge
Sad Story of the Day Another Staffie cross homed straight from the pound unneutered, unassessed and had a spat with resident dog..so coming into Croydon kennels as an emergency. Meant to be going back to the pound on Thursday...cant see how we could allow it...pray for homes so we can help her.
Fun Story of the day Staffie rescue has had a face lift and so will you if you visit it..take some refreshment and click on the music on the homepage and smile
Dogs IN
Dog Movements Murphy Croydon to Basingstoke. Bella Croydon to Herts.
In the Vets Ruby is in the vets with dehydration due to tummy bug.
Into foster homes Murphy
Adoption: Bella Staffie
Strong leads: Smiffy; Derek
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15th June Monday
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Smiffy at last has gone into FVH today Hurrah!!!!
Sad Story of the Day Frank got over heated on his walk today and collapsed and became unconscious. Quick thinking on everyones part helped him pull through.
Mindy came in as an emergency. She went into a home with very young children straight from a pound. She got nervous and snapped at a over confident visitor just 48 hours into the home. Family suddenly got nervous and she had to come out. We were told she was to be held until Thursday then returned to the pound. We couldn't have that. Emergency funding to be sorted for her first 2 weeks to help us out.
Dogs IN Mindy
Dog Movements
In the Vets
Into foster with view to Homing Smiffy Evie Roxy
Adoption:
Strong leads: Derek
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16th June Tuesday
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Seb you are always our Seleb! We all love you - can't believe you are still with us.
Sad Story of the Day Jess how many months will you sit it out in your kennel.
Fun story Derek now has sun block for his nose!
Dogs IN
Dog Movements Mindy and (Missy)Gem to the vets Croydon to Twickenham and back. Deakon Homecheck Croydon to Westerham
In the Vets Mindy and (Missy) Gem
Into foster with view to Homing
Adoption:
Strong leads: Derek, Deakon
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17th June Wednesday
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Sugar and Mice...oh we'll have you in your home in a trice, Spice!
Sad Story of the Day Count down have to get our Croydon Numbers down to 6 by 15th July...can we do it? Yes we CAN! Means we can't help any other dogs for at least a month unless all ready on our books.
Dogs IN
Dog Movements Ernie to the vets
In the Vets Ernie snipped
Into foster with view to Homing
Adoption: Harry (Hercules) Evie and Sadie (Sylvie)
Strong leads: Derek, Deakon
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18th June Thursday
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Winnie said she is going to win the Lottery for our dogs!
Background activity today with no obvious outcomes. Newsletter has left the printers and is on its way. Trying to find a generous company who will put our letters (1200) through their franking machine so they get advertising and we get free postage. Know of any kind firms?
Dogs IN
Dog Movements
In the Vets
Into foster with view to Homing
Adoption: Terry, Tilly working Lakie adopt. papers finally come thru.
Strong leads: Derek, Deakon, Nancy
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19th June Friday
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What a pleasure it was to help Derek out..just one month and he has found a holiday forever home in Torquay and oh is he going to have a lovely life with Dudley his friend.
Sad Story of the Day Rolo is back with Emma..she is gutted as the home set up a nervous tension which escalated into 'rolled up newspaper' treatment..Rolo we're so sorry Babe. Some people talk the talk but stumble on the first step..we're so pleased he is back and safe.
Fun Story of the day Is it really June!..Wednesday one flea on Brandy, examed, no others seen. Thursday one flea on Eddie, examed, no others seen. Friday morning one on Glenn..6 dogs frog marched through the shower and Glenn found to be holding a family wedding! So they were all dried in the sun then all had flea treatments whilst the washing machine kicked into the over-drive!
Dogs IN
Dog Movements
In the Vets Tim our vet came vax'd Rosco; Bobby; Frank; Deakon; Winnie and Missy (Gem)
Into foster with view to homing Deakon
Adoption: Derek, Maggie; Pooch
Strong leads: Nancy
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20th June Saturday
Picture of the day
Mindy and Zack the dogs who arrived unexpectedly and we didn't have the heart to send away. Now they have found their hearts for one another. Doesn't Mindy look happy, well he is very handsome. Mindy's character is beginning to come out.
Sad Story of the Day We got an email yesterday 5 month Staffie x bitch pup advertised on free ads. We contacted a good family who had sent their questionnaire in looking for a Staffie, to go with their 3 cats..this pup was successfully living with 2. Then in discussion the family felt they weren't quite ready. 8 am this morning they are back on the phone..yes they're up for her..they're in the car and she is in their arms..Maddy is rightfully named she is a bit of a shock! Staffie x Burmese Mountain Dog!
Fun Story of the day Photoshoot by our publicity and fundraising dept. Clickity click and the results are flashing up on our forum... meanwhile Alfie was out for the day..cant tell you how exciting that is for our Rescue..
Dogs IN Maddy
Dog Movements Mac from Gatwick to Farnham
In the Vets
Into foster with view to homing Maddy
Adoption:
Strong leads: Nancy
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21st June Sunday
Picture of the day
This is the picture that did it for me from the photo shoot. Winnie grinning, framed by "I need a home" motives. Fab. picture
Sad Story of the Day Thinking of Minx. All he saw was his mum go out through the dog flap. Never to be seen again. I wanted to walk him but the kennel staff were too busy. Tomorrow I'm sure he'll get special attention ... poor Minx. Thinking of him tonight.
Fun Story of the day Nancy found her home ... I really didn't think it was going to happen. She showed herself to be an all round, loving, gentle dog ... won over her family and Toby. Everyone is so happy. What fun we have!
Dogs IN
Dog Movements
In the Vets
Into foster with view to homing
Adoption: Nancy
Strong leads:
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22nd June Monday
Picture of the day
OMG Here is Holly who was found 6 months ago is a 'disgusting exploited' state and has cost Nikki (Epsom Canine Rescue) thousands of pounds in vet bills to get her eyes right; her ears sorted; her spayed after multiple caesarians. She still hasn't lost her undercarriage but oh does she look different. And now she emerges as the beauty she was and has always been. Oh yes she is so ready for her home.
Sad Story of the Day Sad Monday of frantic calls ..I've taken 2 heart rendering terrier calls both we have committed to but can't take in now. Emma had the 'dire' Staffie calls she was beaten down in the end, the 5 th call, couldn't say no, despite the fact she is bursting at the seams.
Fun Story of the day More pictures emerge from that photoshoot now we know who got shot! Galleries are up.
Dogs IN
Dog Movements
In the Vets My Fern puncture wounds both back legs..pack set on her over a stray bone that surfaced from nowhere.
Into foster with view to homing
Adoption:
Strong leads: Jack
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23rd June Tuesday
Picture of the day
Rodders becomes our Staffie Rescue dog of the month!
Sad Story of the Day Silly lady called me..8 yr old Staffie has to go because her new Staffie puppy is making it growl. No she has no feeling for it as it was her partners who moved in 10 months ago and left it behind. She lived with it for that time with no bonding I presume. How many times are we seeing this "out with the old in with the new" Are these people numb skulls?..no don't answer that!
Fun Story of the day Images: Maddy playing with her chew throwing it up in the air and pouncing on it.. Eddie chasing my watering can and licking from its spout at every chance..
Dogs IN
Dog Movements
In the Vets
Into foster with view to homing Jack
Adoption: Maddy
Strong leads: Alfie
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24th June Wednesday
Picture of the day
Happy boy and we're all so happy
Sad Story of the Day Dodee a Parson's Jack Russell taken to the vets to be put to sleep. Lady who rescues dogs agreed to take him. She knows he has been hit regularly and hasn't been walked for years. Mixed with her dogs fine but day three he snapped at her getting out the car and also went to go for one of her dogs. She can't put him in kennels and doesn't have anyone to offer him the time he needs. Too many people suggested...PTS We are the only ones that understood him and so we save him. Dodee comes to us on Friday as we are his last chance saloon.
Fun Story of the day Images: Mayhem tonight lots of activity, fractious pack, guarding and of course I've been on the phone/at the computer and not really aware what it was all about other than I'm more vocal than usual! Ahh now I see ... a steady stream of soft toys have been appearing on the scene ... via "Eddie the toy bringer". Hubby left the gate open upstairs into the toy store.
Dogs IN
Dog Movements Alfie Kennels to Kingston
In the Vets
Into foster with view to homing Alfie
Adoption:
Strong leads:
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25th June Thursday
Picture of the day
Buster (Brown) still waits in his home for his family. Good with dogs; excellent with people and children. Special lad...
Sad Story of the Day Stella came on to our books today. Found stray 9 months ago and homed in with a identical Patterdale bitch and blind lurcher (Her finders sister once released by the dog warden). However as so happens with bitches they grow up so well then phow! Well they have gone Phow too often and so Stella has her suitcase packed and relunctantly is looking for a terrier home with her families true blessings and great sadness.
Fun Story of the day Our Croydon kennels have done so many cat tests recently that we are suggesting the cats do the dog tests from now on. They can just swipe up their reports after they have gone out and done a parade!
Dogs IN Stella (Own home)
Dog Movements
In the Vets
Into foster with view to homing
Adoption:
Strong leads: Minx
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26th June Friday
Picture of the day
 Guess who..Forum fans will recognise her straight away!
Sad Story of the Day Bull Breed pups are literally being dumped on our streets. A man is walking up and down Finsbury Park Road outside the Harmsworth Hospital offering an 8 month Mastiff x ABD to everyone. 4 years ago I would have got in my car and got it...today..its just another one 2-3 calls we receive a day with those 'ringing words' you can't help them all.
Fun Story of the day Met Misty the Westie today who we homed 18 months ago with chronic ear problems. She now has enlarged heart and distended abdomen with Westie Lung disease. She is soo loved. Tim our vet who cares for her said to her owner.. no she isn't one for the cat walk!
Dogs IN Dodi
Dog Movements
In the Vets Dodi everything done
Into foster with view to homing
Adoption:
Strong leads: Minx; Marli; Rosco; Mac
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27th June Saturday
Picture of the day
 The day Tiger Lily lost all street cred. and showed herself to be a mouse!
Sad Story of the Day Walking the Croydon dogs today it hit home how many of our dogs have grown up in kennels Chancer; Cassie; Taz; Charlie; Rodney; Murphy; Benson; Spud...to name a few. Jess has LIVED in them
Fun Story of the day Mark went into the newsagents and purchased the required..smuggled it back to his parents where he was staying over night. He planned to read in a private moment when suddenly his mother appeared confronting him..'The Staffordshire Bull Terrier' Have you gone mad! Well when you start out to find a suitable dog and enquire about Terriers and suddenly get introduced to an surprizing idea, or notion..you need to do your research. Yes I can confirm Mark and Kate have gone Staffie mad..Thanks Dee!
Dogs IN Boysie foster
Dog Movements Rosco to Croydon
In the Vets
Into foster with view to homing
Adoption: Rosco
Strong leads: Minx; Marli; Mac; Bobby; Stanley or Dodi
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28th June Sunday
Picture of the day
Mac decided the nice people who came weren't his forever owners. He thanks us but says he'll give us the when they eventually arrive
Sad Story of the Day Ky complex story around him being 'found or taken to the vet twice in one month'..last time the people on his chipped details just didn't want him back. So the vet was left with PTS or try for a rescue place. Luckily the dog warden came forwards to help. We are paying for his medical needs and trying to find a new home for him.
Fun Story of the day Rescue Remedies made their presence felt at Battersea again today. We may have to rename our rescue! Great outcome met loads of new people and some of our dogs made it to support the stall. £164 raised pays for Jess's kennel this month, she thanks you.
Dogs IN Ky Farnham
Dog Movements
In the Vets
Into foster with view to homing
Adoption:
Strong leads: Seb.; Minx; Marli; Bobby; Stanley or Dodi, Stella
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29th June Monday
Picture of the day
Poppy and Abby. Abby was homed as a pup and then the breeder retired and contacted Abby's owners to see if they would take Poppy, Abby's litter sister on, both aged 9. They are now 14 and their owner is in his 90's. We visited, assessed and vax'd them both. They are booked in for a dental on Thursday ... then at my suggestion, their owner is holding on to them and if he at anytime feels either he can't cope or they need more ... we will take them on, whatever age. He was delighted with the insurance policy! So pleased not to give them up.
Sad Story of the Day Jasper on rainbow bridge the sadest of stories, stolen and then killed by dog fighters. Sometimes you have to face evil and not deny it. He is safe now.
Fun Story of the day Eddie became a big talking point on Richmond Green today by lots of different groups of young people. He got lots of cuddles and a bacon sandwich out of it.
Dogs IN Buster (Brindle) (Rex PJRTcomes Thursday)
Dog Movements
In the Vets Ky vax'd
Into foster with view to homing
Adoption:
Strong leads: Seb.; Minx; Marli; Mac; Bobby; Stella; Buster (red); Stanley or Dodi
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Good Bye June.... Fun times ahead. Remembering our June homing friends.
The Team worked their socks off to save; care for,rehome and
financially support Thank you
 Bea Bella Brandy Derek Edgar
 Evie Finn Harry Jules Maddi
 Maggie Maizie Midnight Molly
 Nancy Pooch Rosco Sadie  Saidie Smiffy Terry Tilly Tre
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1st July Wednesday
Picture of the day
Hold on in there MacTarn home coming up as soon as as we can; on the double! MacTarn walking with one of Nikki's (Epsom Canine Rescue)dogs
Sad Story of the Day Long debate today over a dog we heard of that bit its owner hand 3 times holding on and shaking, not letting go. How Joanne and I tried to understand and see a way through, as the owner was in A & E. In conclusion knowing we were its last chance, we decided on the account of 6-7 factors its size; its age; its breed type; its history; its response in the time; severity of injury; currently family circumstance; scarity of resources...sadly the dog had made a fatal error.
Fun Story of the day Quote from a surrender form..."Most of his aggression can now be kept under control apart from food aggression. He is fine with me touching him, removing his bowel etc when he is eating..."
Dogs IN
Dog Movements Ruby hydrotherapy
In the Vets Boycie and Ky neutered
Into foster with view to homing Yesterday Marli Seb. Today Buster (Red)
Adoption:
Strong leads: Minx; Stella; Dodi; Stanley
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2nd July Thursday
Picture of the day
Launching a big appeal tomorrow to home this wonderful couple together WE CAN DO IT! OH YES WE CAN
Sad Story of the Day Freya the little Patterdale at Gatwick kennels...13 yrs old and day in day out in kennels when so little time is left. One more foster through my home after Eddie and I'm definately bringing her here. An older lady would love her companionship.
Fun Story of the day Dee and I are usually so attuned not today ... we were talking about a possible foster home I suggested one family and Dee thought of another (Similar dogs names) we were correcting one another for misremember details until we realised different dogs and families! Then it happened again talking at cross purposes ... I said I'm singing hymn no 34 sounds like you're on 45!
Dogs IN Nancy
Dog Movements
In the Vets Ruby not well Jilly TLC and only gentle exercise
Into foster with view to homing Stella Patti
Adoption: Murphy (Dodi)
Strong leads: Minx; Nancy; Stanley; Eddie
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3rd July Friday
Picture of the day
Newsflash Murphy doing just fine in foster...
Sad Story of the Day Chleo and Jay up on homepage of Terrier Rescue..play those tracks and listen to Secret Squirrels choice of words. Be aware they currently sit in their separate kennels..alone 20 yards away from each other month on months.. Gillie coming back bless. Confident we can find him a lovely home.. 3rd time lucky but great thanks to his current owners they tried, but their circumstance not quite right for him.
Fun Story of the day
Toby grabs Vet from the ceiling and just wont let him go!
Roller coster day: Gillie coming back; large vet bill in Sam EBT has cost us £756 plus around £400 kennelling! Dodi £300 plus kenneling; Estatic news on Seb. Stella and Murphy. Can't tell you how hard Dee works 7-11 day in day out making it ALL happen.
Dogs IN Gillie now fostered comes to kennels Tuesday
Dog Movements
In the Vets
Into foster with view to homing Seb. touches home! Papers to follow!
Adoption: Darcy (Cece) adoption papers in!
Strong leads: Minx; Nancy; Stanley; Eddie
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4th July Saturday
Picture of the day
Ky parades along the kennels with a phantom (Carrie) in the background
Sad Story of the Day 6 Staffies in the pound with nowhere to go ... same story, but it doesn't make it any easier.
Independence Day open the kennel doors and let them all free!
Fun Story of the day Oh the joy of hearing Minx; Nancy; Stanley; Rodney; Taz and Frank exploring being in homes
Dogs IN Ky Roxy
Dog Movements Ky from Farnham to Croydon
In the Vets
Into foster Frank
Adoption:Minx Nancy Stanley
Strong leads: Gillie Taz
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5th July Sunday
Picture of the day A picture we have so wanted to see...Taz has found his family.
Sad Story of the Day Emma has taken 2 Jack x brothers in this weekend who were rejected by the Dogs Trust at 9 months old..It will take Emma less than a week to pull them around. They are young, haven't had a chance, no history of biting only in transit and out of their 'home environmment' they are terrified and could bite in their bewilderment.
Fun Story of the day Fab. Fund raising day today: Sharon, TinaD ;Mums; Bud and Moss with associates!; plus Nicci and the fabulous biscuit taster Lucy..raised
£300 today. Wonderful and so needed..consider it spent helping many dogs!
Great reports on Penny; Stanley; Murphy (Dodi); Marli and Deacon
Dogs IN
Dog Movements
In the Vets
Into foster with the view to homing Taz
Adoption:
Strong leads:
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6th July Monday
Picture of the day 
Amba the beautiful..hidden in kennels such a flower.
Sad Story of the Day Summer crunch - rescues held back as people going on hols so not homing; dogs getting dumped in the pound pre holidays to save holiday arrangements and kennels filling with boarders. Oh yes here we go into the heat of summer ... many wont come out the other side. A foster place saves many lives at the moment
Fun Story of the day Ky going down a whow in Croydon.
Great report on Taz, Frank and Murphy
Dogs IN
Dog Movements
In the Vets
Into foster with the view to homing
Adoption:
Strong leads: Socks
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7th July Tuesday
Picture of the day Seb. oh my!
Sad Story of the Day Kennels count down have 10 days to build 8 kennels ..no builder commissioned yet!!! ekkkk2 staffie bitches found stray locally just post pup. Family holding them if they can..else they're into Battersea.
Dogs IN
Dog Movements Arnold Croydon to the vet
In the Vets Floyd snip; Arnold snip plus full MOT and teeth; Little Molly spay
Into foster with the view to homing
Adoption: Darcy Mia
Strong leads: Buster (Red) Eddie; Rex; Socks
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8th July Wednesday
Picture of the day 
Buster lovely boy
Sad Story of the Day Border Collie bitch Jess taken in by a family 2 days ago (not ours) bolted out the door and got run over. Vet said they couldn't treat if
they were unable to pay, only option is PTS. They took her home and Emma heard and called us to see if we could help. Christabel is currently waiting for them to transport her to her surgery and she and Tim will assess and operate tomorrow.
Fun Story of the day Glenn our Cairn x JRT had 3 teeth out yesterday ... he is a biter so we estimate at the
rate of 3 every 2 years he should be safe to home by the time he is about 17 yrs old!
Dogs IN Floyd; Little Molly; Gary; Arnold and Jess
Dog Movements Fl;LMolls & G Wales to Croydon; Jess- Aldershot to Twickenham
In the Vets Jess
Into foster with the view to homing
Adoption:
Strong leads: Buster (Red) Eddie; Rex; Socks; Lexx; Murphy
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9th July Thursday
Picture of the day
Jess BCollie under GA having her foot assessed and redressed Without our exceptional vets where would our dogs be, they offer us reduced prices and really enjoy supporting homeless dogs.
Sad Story of the Day Our sad story yesterday turned into celebrations as Jess was found to just have a severely lascerated leg. She VERY nearly lost her life needlessly.
Fun Story of the day Karen wrote! Little Mac had me in hysterics this morning. Jaspa came out first and we had to wait for some other dogs to have their run. Jaspa and I were doing a bit of training while we waited at the gate near Mac's kennel. He was so desparate for 'his' turn but when Jaspa and I started to do 'sit' 'down' 'stand' etc, I glanced up and saw that Mac was joining in too. It was very, very sweet.
Dogs IN Molly JRT
Dog Movements Roxy from Croydon the Twickenham (Vet) then on to Hillingdon (FVH)
In the Vets Jess Roxy Boycee
Into foster with the view to homing Roxy Murphy
Adoption:
Strong leads: Buster (Red) Eddie; Rex; Socks; Lexx
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10th July Friday
Picture of the day
Eddie makes it home! Phew one of the most vunerable dogs to come lose from his London home 3 months ago. In our work we meet the creme de la creme of human kind
Sad Story of the Day The family we homed Eddie with have taken in 'oldies' for many years. 6 months ago they were asked to help a Staffie pup who had been found stray in a bad condition. They found it was walking funny and ran tests on it and as it grew older it began to fit. These became severe and sadly he was put to sleep. He opened their hearts to Staffies and they have adopted Eddie and Bobby (a Staffie x pup) from Battersea in their Staffie pups memory and are so delighted to have been introduced to the breed type.
Fun Story of the day Please note our websites. Our webguru has become a disc jockey and our dogs are singing their songs into peoples hearts.
Dogs IN Ted
Dog Movements Eddie to Worthing Ted from Storrington
In the Vets Jess discharged this afternoon
Into foster Ted
Adoption: Eddie
Strong leads: Buster (Red) Rex; Socks; Lexx
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11th July Saturday
Picture of the day
The joys of walking the Croydon dogs with breath taking scenic views and breath taking dogs! Rhianna took my breathe away today
Sad Story of the Day One of our fosterers had seen 2 Shar Pei wanted to take one in with her pack to take care for one. I was shocked a Shar pei not a Shuh Tzu? Then she lead me to their thread and I realised her love, confidence and determination. 2 found in a DREADFUL state, not sure if one will pull through.
Fun Story of the day Scrappy goes to Patterdale in the Fells to find his roots ... or was it branches!
Dogs IN
Dog Movements
In the Vets
Into foster
Adoption:
Strong leads: Buster (Red) Rex; Socks; Lexx; Ted; Little Molly and Tiny Molly
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12th July Sunday
Picture of the day
Westie Lyn descends temporarily from heaven to collect Chleo, Jay and Gillie and take them back with her into foster... 
Sad Story of the Day Dee spends days on the phone arranging a home, which turns into foster, to be told this morning the lady is buying a puppy but might be able to help..NO THANK YOU!
Fun Story of the day Taking 5 dogs out of Gatwick kennels Gillie, Jay and Chleo to Westie Lyn; Ted homed and Freddie into foster with me. First time for 18 months we only had 1 dog in Gatwick
Dogs IN
Dog Movements Chleo Jay Gillie Gatwick to Market Harborough Leics
In the Vets
Into foster Chleo Jay Gillie Freddie
Adoption: Ted
Strong leads: Buster (Red); Rex; Socks; Lexx; Little Molly and Tiny Molly
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13th July Monday
Picture of the day Yes the 13th was not so good a day and a Monday and the week schools break up..not a good combination- treble whamee so you sit back and take inspiration from a photo a dream come true. Read Scrappy's thread and you'll see just what this picture meant to us all. YES Scrappy a little Fell-a retracing your Fell roots..leading the life we never even imagined would be yours, with your people who believe in you. A picture like this keeps us all climbing our hills! Onwards and upwards our motto.
Sad Story of the Day :cry:Emma thinking of you what a day you have had..but Lucy is back with you and enjoying Rachel's hospitality. The sad story always ends up in safety; tenderness, promise, care and if nothing else LOVE. Its what we do.
Fun Story of the day Thought for the day.. Mahatma Ghandi "Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's need, but not every man's greed"
Dogs IN
Dog Movements
In the Vets Jess BC
Into foster with the view to homing Rex
Adoption:
Strong leads: Buster (Red); Socks; Lexx; Little Molly and Tiny Molly
Tomorrow Buster (Red) Tiny Molly Socks are met. Roxy comes back Ted has vet appointment
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14th July Tuesday
Picture of the day
Cassie least we forget your drive, your love and your get up and go!!
Sad Story of the Day :cry:Zoe- John and Dee heard of and went out to bring into safety having had the hardest of lives. She nearly stayed but both wished everything for her and they found it ..how could they hold on to her when she would have a life devoted to her every need. Sadly Zoe suddenly died today..this is a dear soul who had a very very deep place in John and Dee's hearts and always will.
Dogs IN
Dog Movements Buster (red) from North London to Oxon
In the Vets Ted
Into foster with the view to homing
Adoption: TinyMolly Buster (Red)
Strong leads: Socks; Lexx; Little Molly
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15th July Wednesday
Picture of the day
Shiva is the Hindu God of all Gods..the Supreme Ruler of the night /Over darkness ..Natraj. The Creator that commands the dances of creation!
A typical day of phones going; decisions to be made; emails answered; tweaking of websites; excel database worked on; organising homechecks; organising dog showings; organising vet treatments; care and assessment of our dogs; debate re 'needs of our dogs; arrangements for transport; chasing information; putting adverts up on websites; and ' i want a young dog, non moult; very calm; good off lead and housetrained. I like the look of Lakelands' calls'! 'dump a staff' calls and emails; advice given on dog issues; news from the rescue world; and few pat, strokes and licks! Pawfect day
Dogs IN
Dog Movements
In the Vets Jess BC Mandy vet nurse 'nursing her for 3 weeks to ensure full recovery
Into foster with the view to homing
Adoption:
Strong leads: Socks; Lexx; Little Molly; Tammy; Gary; Arnold
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16th July Thursday
Picture of the day
Jess's walk in the Park...note the bag...NEW LOOK! Jess New look @ Jess
| Quote: | Pup picked up as a Crawley Borough Council stray a few days ago, a little b/w lurcher pup - 12 weeks old. dumped in woodland. Injuries to jaw and eye consistent with being violently kicked. Possible parvo. Foaming at mouth. Vets went above and beyond, and haven't charged the council for much of what they did. Possible long term damage. 2 days in the vets on a drip, and not parvo, but total worm burden. Heard the story a few days ago (as still off sick) and agreed that if push came to shove I would have him here. Not ideal though as being one handed makes life very difficult.
Today i found out that Lisa (who fostered Cody) has sorted out a foster, who wants to keep him and has personally underwritten the cost of further vet fees, castration etc. and is arranged rescue back-up.
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Reclaimingrebus (dog warden as her day job!)
Homecheck For Gary
In the Vets Jess BC Mandy vet nurse 'nursing her for 3 weeks to ensure full recovery Emily spayed
Into foster with the view to homing
Adoption:
Strong leads: Socks; Lexx; Little Molly; Tammy; Gary; Panda; Boycie
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17th July Friday
Picture of the day 
It's getting late..night is drawing in. Ernie looks..is this the way home?
Thought of the day Are dogs not man's best friend..are they not so obviously dependent on their owners for their survival? How can a family have Simone, know she has go out or gone stray because she is in season and not gone looking; not visit the pound to find her. When contacted say they can't afford the reclaim fee of £140! Yes its a lot of money but anyone who runs a car; has a TV license; has a holiday; take aways or a meal out will see this in perspective= this is your 'child's' life. They turn their back in her hour of need. Lie down, rest your head on the pillow and the thought must come she might have been killed today. Is there no love in that heart; no conscience.
Homecheck
In the Vets Jess BC Mandy vet nurse 'nursing her for 3 weeks to ensure full recovery
Into foster Tammy Arnold
Into foster with the view to HomingSocks; Lexx;
Adoption:Boycie
Strong leads: Little Molly; Gary; Panda; Buddy
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18th July Saturday
Picture of the day
Picture to be changed once pictures of Chancers day out come in from Sarah C and Rob
Sad Story of the Day Our sad story always has a silver lining because we stand up and so are there for our dogs. Yes Frank and Tammy came into kennels, but what an opportunity they both have been given by devoted 'friends of our Rescue'. Benji came in, but no way did he deserve to lose his life - it made a change to help a Hound dog as opposed to a Pound dog. Bobby and Panda both 'nearly' got homes today, but because of the love shown and the very near possibilty WE all know their time is close.
Fun Story of the day Sharon R, Tina D, Belle's Mum and Moss plus were out today and Karen this afternoon shaking the tins! Dismay as the 'day' group arrived to find every complication present except weather. Sharon R said "you don't want to know what we had to do to get that money".  Spare me the details, hope you are well ... just put it in the bank our vets will thank you later!
I now call Dee 'Ground control'! I am continually reporting back to her and she is operating my diary, monitoring my position and responding to my feedback
Dogs IN Benji
Dog Movements Frank and Tammy from foster into kennels
In the Vets
Into foster with view to homing Little Molly Buddy
Adoption: Gary Ernie Poncho (Floyd)
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19th July Sunday
Picture of the day
Yes it had to be YOU! Jess makes it out of kennels after 2 yrs! At last you can settle and rebuild your confidence Jess. Big thanks to Steven and Melissa who are so in this together!
Sad Story of the Day Regret that Buster (Brown) has been our books for over 6 months and at last I meet and at last I see this wonderful dog who is going to be so easy to home.
Fun Story of the day Emma calling exasperated as her 'clutch' had gone! I'm thinking Furry Friends ... not feathery friends clutch of hens homed Emma!
Oh Dee is high ..with her match making busy-ness  Boycie; Dexter (Ernie); Poncho (Floyd); Lexi (Little Molly) Gary; Buddy; MacTarn; Arnold; and planning foster for Rodney
Dogs IN
Dog Movements MacTarn into foster Gatwick to Staines. into Foster Croydon to Basingstoke
Into Foster Jess
Into foster with view to homing MacTarn, Arnold
Adoption:
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20th July Monday
Picture of the day
Cassie has been with us since Christmas Eve!
Sad Story of the Day 4 dogs being put to sleep tomorrow Emma heard about. One we are putting straight into its home and 2 of the others into kennels. Didn't hear the story on the other
Fun Story of the day Rodders met Indi (a bull breed bitch of the same age). They really got on well so Rodders has gone to stay and see if they can work it out!
Dogs IN
Dog Movements
Into Foster Rodney
Into foster with view to homing
Adoption: Jack (Tiny); Boycie; Buster (Red)
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21st July Tuesday
Picture of the day
Little Mrs Missy
Sad Story of the Day So many dogs..in need
Virtuous day for me as I did paperwork
Dogs IN Rikki
Dog Movements Rikki goes from Richmond to Croydon..fostered by Emma
Into Foster
Into foster with view to homing
Adoption:
Strong leads
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22th July Wednesday
Picture of the day
 Dear Carol sitting in the vets...so hoping she is well
Sad Story of the Day Dreadful day bombarded by phone calls and emails. We have committed to dogs with nowhere for them to go.
Following Plan B re hiring a batch of kennels at considerably cheaper price than currently paying, closer for me but obviously not with Emma, Rachel or Liz or Croydon Walkers
Fun Story of the day Not today!
Dogs IN Merlin Carol Bailey
Dog Movements Guildford to vets in Kew and back
Into Foster
Into foster with view to homing Cooper
Adoption:
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23th July Thursday
Picture of the day
'Hi Emma, Rachel and Liz..I know you are too busy to be here with me but 'I'm almost thinking of you' All my love Rodney!
Sad Story of the Day 3 dogs from Yorkshire have developed kennel cough and none of our kennels can take them. Trying a few leads tomorrow but this time of year its a big no over paranoid boarders becoming infected. Anyone have any ideas where we can place 3 staffies? Serious they have no where to go have delayed them coming until Monday Even one offer would help for a week hoping their cough will diminish!
Stand up and make a difference... Bruce's vigil tonight lots of people making a stand and saying NO Bruce can't be put to sleep, his life MATTERS
Dogs IN
Dog Movements vets in Kew to Guildford
Into Foster Carol
Into foster with view to homing
Adoption:
Strong Leads
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24th July Friday
Picture of the day
 Recession and how it affects people having to give up their beloved friends
Sad Story of the Day Little Jess Border Collie is a hardwired collie..in the sense her brain is wired to work. Her issues relate to her feeling she has a purpose with moving traffic; she has a job to do to control all this random movement. The work has just begun to allow her to recognise her job is simply to be 'the pet' Now we understand how she had her traffic accident
Dogs IN or on to our books Sheba Staffie cross Max Collie
Dog Movements Max vets in Kew
Into Foster
Into foster with view to homing
Adoption:
Strong Leads Emily
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25th July Saturday
Picture of the day
Stevie models the latest fashion in dog's knitwear that "Must have" poncho for that very special occassion
Sad Story of the Day Sad day to visit the Croydon kennels and see the staff so worried and over loaded with such a problem just to house the dogs, keep them clean and exercise those they can. So wrong to load up the kennels like that..feel very sorry for the dogs and the staff. Just want to get our dogs away.
Dogs IN or on to our books
Dog Movements Mindy and Rhianna move to Gatwick
Into Foster
Into Trial Adoption Bengi
Adoption: Emily Shep x Jack JRT
Strong Leads Benji Tiger Lily Panda
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26th July Sunday
Picture of the day
 Burgh Heath Dog Show (Julia and Tania pictured here!) and Parklife Festival RR supporters were out there waving the flag
Sad Story of the Day Met a lovely Staffie today with his proud owner. They said how they had taken him in and he was such a state nervous of everything and then he said...there soon be others from him..I pleaded for him not to breed him and explained how many Staffies are losing their lives so young as there aren't rescue spaces for them. Going to put a big notice on HOMEPAGE of staffie rescue P l e a s e d o n t b r e e d
Dogs IN or on to our books
Dog Movements Amba moved from Croydon to Gatwick
Into Foster
Into Trial Adoption
Adoption:
Strong Leads
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27th July Monday
Picture of the day
 Graeme one of the 3 Yorkshire dogs who arrived yesterday..thin, bemused and so lovely. Graeme having 'hound' in his genetics stood and starred so often easy to capture a hint of his real beauty.
Meditation of the Day Somehow we are called to help our 'friends' dumped on city streets, found stray in country ditches, in cardboard boxes, in vets discarded as 'not perfect' or 'too terrier!', abandoned in boarding kennels. An innocent buy with composit traits which will never match the families skills or focus, the loss of 'home'; job; relationship or the new puppy doesn't get on with the old model. The skin problem, the vet bill. We see it all.
Dogs IN or on to our books Bertie Polly Daisy
Dog Movements
Into Foster
Into Trial Adoption Freddie (Buddy)
Adoption:
Strong Leads
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28th July Tuesday
Picture of the day
 The "Girls" Daisy and Polly
Meditation of the Day Today the image was of London as a huge mass which throws out its discards. The last time I visited a dump I saw a huge bag thrown on 'landfill' with beautiful newish baby and children's clothes. The things people throw out without the thought for others. In our service we pick up the broken pieces and try to repair. We witness splendant loyality, 'the giving heart', the gentle eyes and the 'offered belly'. People turn and walk away without a second thought for the one who watches them go. But there is someone there who searches to find them safety, who offers comfort and reassures. Your next family will stick with you and always be your best friends.
Loved this "Xxxxx is doing well. is such a scamp. We have had a few problems with biting when he had a tick stuck in his foot (who got loose in the vets reception and caused chaos when he saw the muzzle coming too close and decided to do a runner [we went in to have our own muzzle fitted just in case he needed attention at home].Good job the cats were in cages or they would have needed burying not veterinary attention!) but the vet and I think he is still very insecure. Well, the vet does anyway. I think he does not like pain, his bone being taken away, having to do as he is told, being bossed by Boomer, being asked to get out of the car, being asked to get in the car, etc etc."
Dogs IN or on to our books "pup" Becky Dylan
Dog Movements Bertie Milford to Rosehill; "Pup" East London to Twickenham Polly and Dasiy Croydon to Twickenham vets and back
In Vets Bertie Becky Polly and Daisy
Into Foster Bertie "Pup"
Into Trial Adoption
Adoption:
Strong Leads Sheba Saffy Carol
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29th July Wednesday
Picture of the day
 We rarely see the expectant exhiliaration of a family primed to travel 5 hours down the M1 to meet their new dog. (They leave 4am Saturday morning) Knowing Freddie, this excitement is well justified. Here is the 'picture' of Sally (Red Fell) before the picture of Freddie stating the families' 'true love'
Meditation of the Day Wednesday was a day of 'catching up'. Dee ploughing through questionnaires and myself reviewing terrierrescue dogs and writing their descriptions with Secret Squirrel' updating Terrierrescue. She engineered the website so people "Fill in the questionnaire!" We are still getting so many calls and emails enquiring about dogs WITHOUT filling our questionnaire. We DON'T have time and ask people only to contact once submitting the questionnaire. Jilly chasing up dog reserved to try and concluded adoptions
Didn't write the diary as such a late finish for me 2.45am and brain had gone. Coupled with a very early start the next day over to Guildford to collect Raj, Graeme and Karl for neutering...sorry
Dogs IN or on to our books
Dog Movements
In Vets
Into Foster
Into Trial Adoption
Adoption:
Strong Leads
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30th July Thursday
Picture of the day 
Raj in the front of my car travelling back from the vets. See Drama of the day below!
Drama of the Day I will not be able to communicate the extent of the drama I had transporting our three lads Raj; Karl and Graeme to the vets but I'll have a go... I have a simple car with a small crate in the hatch; large crate on the back seat and usually I get to know a dog as a front passenger. Loading the 3 lads I decided to put Karl on the front seat, Graeme in the large crate and little Raj at the back. We set off and all seemed well though I could hear initial whimpering from the crated dogs. Karl was on a very short lead looped through the 'coat hanger' piece which restricted him climbing over my lap. All was well and Karl decided he wanted to lie which the small lead doesn't allow so I changed it to the longer lead and he settled. Off the M25 and we are now on the M3 and I look in my rear mirror shocked to see Raj's head appear above the crate.
My heart stopped a beat..I pulled over to the hard shoulder and put the flashing lights on thinking OMG I'm in deep trouble. By this time he was on top of Graeme's crate and fortunately neither were reacting..most of it was covered by a cloth. I grabbed Raj's collar which I had changed on Monday thankfully so was well fitted but not as tight as I needed it in this predicament. I was using my voice and my first major step was to place Karl back on the short lead so he was restricted. He wouldn't come into sitting he kept thinking I wanted him down. I had to try to get him re connected with one lose hand whilst having his collar with Raj moving in the other. Pleading with Fate it eventually happened..somehow I managed it. So now I could attend to Raj. I had to open the passenger door with fast traffic flying by and get him out SAFELY his life depended on it! I wound down the passenger window a little and then moved outside holding his collar with my right hand then transferring it to be held through the top of the window. Then I opened the door and scooped him up and lay him on the grass verge while I tried to regain my calm as my nerves were shot to pieces.
I opened the hatch and tried to put him in but NO WAY he wasn't going in. I then had to turn the crate around so the door was wide open and tried 3 times to get him in with that collar a tad too loose so holding his fur at the back of his neck. 4th attempt I managed it. Closed the door and turned the crate thinking HOW does he know to get out of this crate? So I had a muzzle to hand and I placed this as short strap with clip over the door and crate to prevent him freeing it again. He could chew it through but then I was now only 15 mins from 'my destination' All of a tremble I got back in the car and sped for the vets just amazed how lucky we all had been that none of the dogs had kicked off.
Got to the vets and decided to take Karl out first being the 'free dog' and also he was on the short lead so restricted. Got back to the car to find Raj in the drivers seat! I took him in and then came back to the car asking ?HOW Unbelievable the muzzle catch was open but not chewed through; the crate had been bent on the left side and his name disc was looped through the crate and hanging like a calling card. Raj definitely has HANDS! He damaged his face as you can see from the picture. Raj was on the front seat travelling back as quiet as a lamb.
Dogs IN or on to our books
Dog Movements Graeme, Raj and Karl to the vets Guildford to Twickenham and back
In Vets Raj, Graeme and Karl
Into Foster
Into Trial Adoption Sheba and Rikki
Adoption:
Strong Leads
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Good Bye July...
 Arnold Boycie Buster Darcy
 Dexter Eddie Emily Gary
 Graeme Jack JJ Lexx
 Loosha  Mia Missy Molly
 Murphy  Nancy Minx Poncho
 Rikki Stanley Taz Ted
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1st Aug. Saturday
Picture of the day
Hurry up this ice cream needs licking before she melts. Catch her whilst you can!
Dogs IN Bart Jess
Dog Movements Bart and Jess from up-north into foster
Into Foster Bart Rosie
Trial Adoption Jess
Adoption: Graeme (Yesterday) Freddie Bobby
Strong leads Buster (Brown)
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2nd August Sunday
Picture of the day
TODAY Cassie made it out of kennels  !!!!!!!
Stories of the Day Bobby slept with his owners last night on the sofas as guests in the house..he was on his 3rd walk when Pete called this lunchtime..all are tickled pink with him. Freddie looks like he has always been in his home his family cant remeber pre Freddie days and little Sally has accomodated him so well. Bella (Sheba) is WONDERFUL adopted today. Roxy has settled well with Chaz but not currently trustworthy with Tara but the family adopted Roxy today..she is theirs! Jess new staffie didn't settle with the small furries in her house so has come into kennels with us. Dylan has now come to share his foster mum with Evie his litter sister and he is chilling out.Honey has a touch of Diarhhroa which is being carefully monitered, need nursing care as of Thursday of this week. Pictures on Gillie; Chleo and Jay in foster and Charlie JRT's mum popped into to up date us on his homing. Deacon's owners working with an issue with Deacon but resolved to try to see it through.
Dogs IN Jess SBT into kennels
Dog Movements Cassie from Croydon to Crawley
In the Vets
Adoption: Roxy Bella (Sheba) Bengi Freddie (Buddy)
Strong leads: Ben TR patterdale
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3rd August Monday
Picture of the day
 Tammy enjoying the summer evening
Stories of the Day Cassie came back into kennels as she found a hedgehog nest in the garden and became obsessed. Freddie doing well but a swabble; ?overexcited on Clare coming home. Carol and Dylan both settling well in their new foster settings. Staffie home came up so xxlynne travelled to the kennels and received a call 10 mins off (50 mins into her journey) that the husband has now decided not yet! Couldn't not be there for Princess who lost her home yesterday and being kept in 'mums' back garden and being taken to the vets as nowhere for her to go. Collected and delivered to the kennels Bart's home and Carol's home surfaced today we think. Lorenzo not happy..he thinks Bart needs far more time
New Motto on Staffie Rescue website Please don't Breed So many in desperate Need Our websites look so professional and provide a fabulous 'front of house' image. Further anyone looking for a dog can see our dogs immediately. Downside is people think we are a big wealthy rescue with paid staff and money in the bank..oh how wrong they are but eey up! We won £10 on our syndicate lottery team this week! 
Dogs IN Princess into kennels
Dog Movements
In the Vets
Adoption:
Strong leads: Ben TR patterdale; Buster (Brown); Carol; Bart
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4th August Tuesday
Picture of the day
 Ky is such a special Guy! Good with babies; dogs and little and big people.
Never an enquiry...!
Stories of the Day Ruby was spayed today. Busy day on background work.
Dogs IN
Dog Movements
In the Vets Ruby JRT
Adoption:
Strong leads: Ben TR patterdale
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5th August Wednesday
Picture of the day
 Winnie peg! Has come so far forwards in the kennels. Just needs her perfect home..
Stories of the Day Honey has grown and has her eyes open now.. Jilly Allen and mum have come forwards to nurse maid her for a few weeks and get her vet checked and wormed now she is strong enough thanks to Jo and Co. (and Cooper) Huxley is coming in to foster on Friday Minx and Nancy have started a new training group. Great news on Ronnie Fell Terrier and fosterers update on Spud Arranged for Blade to come in tomorrow a Shepherd cross. Cassie goes into foster tomorrow for a week. Princess and Bart neutered today.
Dogs IN
Dog Movements Princess from Croydon to Twickenham then to Hampstead Heath
In the Vets Princess Bart
Adoption:
Strong leads: Ben TR patterdale Carol Bart
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6th August Thursday
Picture of the day
 Little Miss Muffett sat on her Tuffet..have a great time little one..lets pray your home comes up this week
Stories of the Day Benji went into foster today Ben Patti moved into his new home yesterday Papers in the post. Honey Jo handed over as a strong little pup (Thanks Jo!) Care regime with Jilly now; vet checked and action plan set out. Blake arrived and already has the label "Sweetie" booked for neuter tomorrow Cassie on holiday! Princess recovering just fine! Bart adopted today.Strong leads in on Bertie and Max Good news in on Rodney
Overwhelmed by the number of really wonderful foster places we have currently...So pleased for our dogs
Dogs IN Blake
Dog Movements Cassie from Croydon to Birmingham Bart to Coventry Honey Twickenham to Wokingham
Into Foster Benji and Cassie
In the Vets Honey
Adoption: Bart
Strong leads: Carol Bertie Max
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7th August Friday
Picture of the day
 
Bella (Sheba) and Princess These dear souls very nearly died today..bless them. They remain in the vets sleeping off the drama and hopefully will begin to feel better tomorrow.
Dramas of the Day
Bella (Sheba) had a cough and high temp yesterday was taken to the vet and placed on anti inflams. and antibiotics. This morning raging temp. and very distressed. Xrays, tests and drip..went seriously ill but began to perk up tonight a little with a tail-wag for Katie. Princess had been so well Olivia called this pm to say she had jumped up at the window and she noticed she had begun to bleed from her spay wound. We decided to rest her and apply a dressing. Called back 45 mins and she was well. 5 mins later she was dripping and permission was sort to take to the vets. She walked her 6 doors to her vets and as the vet touched the wound it gave way and poor Princess's insides began to fall out as the stitches just gave way. The vet immediately had to GA her and redo her spay site to save her life. We are so lucky this happened literally in the vets consulting room.
News of the day Zach reserved; Cassie positive day busy see her blogg; Benji came back into kennels tonight;
Dogs IN Huxley; Cooper in kennels for 2 weeks hols Benji returned
Dog Movements Princess from North London vet to NE London hospital. Blake Croydon to Thornton Heath and back
In the Vets Bella (Sheba) Princess Blake
Adoption: Poppy JRT
Strong leads: Bertie
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8th August Saturday
Picture of the day
Rags to Riches Dylan 3 months after he first come into our care. He now stands firm in glorious beauty and so much more sure of himself!
Stories of the day
Bella (Sheba) Much better so was able to go home but weak and her MissDemeanours! are being cherished (As ever!) Princess Much better..paws crossed. Maybe able to be discharged tomorrow. Olivia and Rob standing by her if needed. Positive day all told. Ky found himself out of his kennel met a Jack Russell who wasn't supposed to be good with dogs. Since then Rachel has given Ky free time with her dog and foster dog. Cassie 'goes shopping and has a meal Al Fresco! Honey has new friend in her crate for companionship
Dogs IN
Dog Movements
In the Vets Princess
Adoption:
Strong leads: Bertie; Poppy TR
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9th August Sunday
Picture of the day
 
We have had a quiet weekend with me grounded except for a Homecheck for Many Tears this pm. So I have been sorting out the dog equipment collars; toys; leads; muzzles etc. I couldn't believe my eyes when Minxie suddenly appeared in her latest attire. I honestly don't know how she managed to get it on her neck!
Stories of the day
Princess is out and into foster until Friday. Bertie went to his home last night and all agreed today. Graeme doing just fine with kids; cats and dogs! Rosie now reserved. New sections on Ready for our Home sectioning out dogs with certain skills or needs. Cogs still turning we're all at it 7days a week 52 weeks of the year!
Dogs IN
Dog Movements Princess from NE London to Surrey
In the Vets Princess discharged this pm
Adoption:
Strong leads: Bertie Max Mickey Ky
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10th August Monday
Picture of the day
This is such a perfect picture..Rachel who works with us in the kennels..saying goodbye to either Daisy or Polly 'cause at this point Jean hadn't decided which one they were fostering. Daisy and Polly saying goodbye..with the head of Ozzie saying Hello as he is about to become the 'role model' foster brother to one. Over looked by Ali12345 on the left with a new group of voluntary dog walkers who have just walked these two and so delighted to hear one goes into foster! The lucky girl was Polly.
Stories of the day
The sky fell into today on Dee and myself every email/call was high drama 'fight in new homings' (2); collapsing homes (2) or fosters (2). Is it a full moon I haven't had a chance to look! All very reasonable situations, but 'panic in the air'. Also agreed to take 2 dogs next Monday as put to sleep situation being forced on a dog warden.
Adoption Ben Patterdale
In to Foster Polly
Strong leads: Ky; Poppy Patterdale
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11th August Tuesday
Picture of the day
Bruno went for an assessment today just to give Dee and John some pointers and affirm their own evaluation.
Stories of the day
Busy day getting background stuff done and Dee taking Bruno for an independent assessment.
Adoption Cooper
In to Foster
Strong leads: Ky; Poppy Patterdale Mags and Simba TR Mikey TR
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12th August Wednesday
Picture of the day
ARC (Animal Rescue and Care) took on Priscilla yesterday. She is so much like our Alfie. I had the pleasure of meeting her.
Stories of the day Difficult to describe this week so far ... challenging but we have all been having honest conversations and feel the rescue has become stronger and I am full of admiration for the key personage involved. We couldn't have a better team and each one has terrific skills serving our canine friends.
Tonight suddenly some good questionnaires in!
Adoption
Into kennels Cassie returned
In to Foster
Strong leads: Ky; Mags and Simba TR; Mikey TR; Princess; Blake
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13th August Thursday
Picture of the day
Secret Love How special is this! Mac with his voluntary walker Olwen
Stories of the day A good day those good questionnaire beginning to bear fruit.. see below and its the 13th!
Cassie continues to be the focus and has met chickens; Rabbits ; horses and rats. Now staying in Rachel's caravan as a foster if things continue to work out with Lucy and Stan. Thank you Rachel.
We are agreeing to take on 2 Staffie's from Battersea a month
Into the Rescue Jack JRT
Adoption Dylan TR Patterdale owners decided to keep after being supported by Dee
Into kennels
In to Foster Freddie
ReservedKy; Mags and Simba TR; Mikey TR; Princess;
Strong leads: Polly; Daisy; Mindy; Ruby; Honey; Poppy TR
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14th August Friday
Picture of the day
 Our Staffies just shine in Croydon..Here's Becky having a laugh today!
Stories of the day Dee and I experienced an earthquake on Monday and the repercussions wave through with certain 'forever' and foster homes wobbling. Freddie now being fostered and Clare and Tim standing by him until his next home found; MacTarn's family riding him through after a confidence building session with my Brandy and Fern; Bart's owner holding her nerve having been tutored by Labrador owner who was advising against continuing; Stanley's owners working with his separation anxiety engaging Dee and Helen's support. Cassie receiving training as often as our busy kennel staff can afford.
Our meditation on the week has been to take on a terrier you need nerves of steal; firm command with the alertness to avert 'trigger moments' during the settling in period, the time when the 'Jelly of Trust' is setting. Anyone that has a glimpse into my management of a 6 terrier pack understands you live on your wits and you remain in command. They learn to tolerate shared affection and 'excitable moments'.
A further meditation is where a muzzle is adopted it should then give the owner the confidence to promote and tutor harmonious social encounters. Muzzles don't mean avoidance and isolation; the opposite. The public need education to that fact. You manage situations rather than 'avoid', moving forwards with your command over the situation UNTIL the muzzle proves itself nolonger necessary. Oh yes Terrier ownership isn't an easy path; Staffie ownership is often easier but you have public prejudice to deal with!
Finally a lot of Dee's role is about logistics; co-ordinating and organising things to 'make it happen'
Movements Simone from Gatwick to Croydon kennels Jack Chessington kennels to Kew vets
Trial Adoption Blake
In Vets Jack JRT
In to Foster
ReservedKy; Mags and Simba TR; Mikey TR; Princess; Poppy TR; Honey;
Strong leads: Polly; Daisy; Mindy; Ruby;
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15th August Saturday
Picture of the day
 Chancer makes it home!! And jumped in the fish pond to emerge 2 secs later Baptised!
Stories of the day So many balls in the air just hope they don't all come down on our heads at the same time!
Adoption Chancer
Movements Chancer Croydon to Colchester
In Vets Daisy eye lotion
In to Foster mini Jack
Reserved Mags and Simba TR; Mikey TR; Princess; Honey; Polly; Buster (Brown)
Strong leads: Daisy; Mindy; Ruby; Riley TR;
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16th August Sunday
Picture of the day
 Princess finds her home but oh how many people help her in her short but dramatic stay in our rescue. Our gratitude to all vital links in that chain of treatment; foster and care and financial support.
Stories of the day The twins Polly and Daisy born together, spayed together and homed the same day but into different homes perfect for their needs but also matching their skills
Adoption Daisy Princess Polly
Movements
In Vets
In to Foster
Reserved today Mindy Freddie (Owners renewed trial)
Strong leads today:
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17th August Monday
Picture of the day
Simone the good dog that needs a home!
Brilliant photographers prowling our kennels currently and offering life lines to our dogs as their images explode on to websites.
Stories of the day So much of the pain and anxiety committing our lives to helping societies 'worthless' and showing their priceless status is unsaid. A dog we homed after careful vetting, the usual numerous calls, homechecking, yes delivery - the perfect match found to live with cats .. the delay in adoption then the insult of £30 adoption cheque. The claim of 'poverty as a OAP' when we saw the house, we saw the car. Sometimes you have to stand firm and say NO we will not give our dogs away and effectively dig deep into our personal pockets to hand you perfect on a plate. (Dee and I dont have holidays and rarely have meals out our money is needed for our dogs). We are averaging costs of £400 for every dog we take on. We will be calling our dog back and the hint of accusation of being money grabbing we will bounce the remark back as 'mean and lacking any identification with the plight of homeless dogs', but first we get our dog back. We will not be patronised, but yes we need to be patronised!
Adoption Mini Jack
Movements Karl and Raj from Guildford to Croydon
In Vets Fern personal dog (now blind in one eye) Marcus (Spice) staffie who we homed 9 months ago hit on the head by flytippers has bad grazing and a cut. He hasn't lost his adoration of people
Strong leads today: ?Becky
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18th August Tuesday
Picture of the day
Amba the sweetest love. DON'T forget ME!!! Please don't forget me!
Stories of the day Bad day for me saying yes to dogs!!!! Staffie 8 months Manchester; PJRT 6 months : 2x pattis; JRT in vets; Staffie 1 yr North - just blowing my mind as I recall the day! We've had better days!
Adoption
Movements
In Vets Simone and Julia spay and chip
Strong leads today:
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19th August Wednesday
Picture of the day
 Chancer having been given that Chance
Stories of the day Chop and change day Daisy came back which was a shock she is sooo adoreable. Another one of our terriers had a wobble and nearly arrived back; The staffie we stepped forwards for was reclaimed so Melvin has taken advantage of the place; Border Terrier Sandy on to our books and Dee may have a home; Priscilla back up for rehoming and Dee has passed on a good home; Foster place has come up for Blake; Other Staffie homing a little shakey may turn into a foster; Stella and Marli homed today; another staffie Louie we had come forwards for has been homed; Jess had a dental today 2 people asking us for help with their staffies Lucy and Sully
On to our Books Melvin
Adoption Marli and Stella
Movements
In Vets Jess
Strong leads today: Bart;
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20th August Thursday
Picture of the day
Jaspa at last has a chance a lovely couple have arranged to visit him on Sunday with the view to foster.
Stories of the day completing this from memory as my computer would not allow me access last night...memories of dog discussions; incomplete questionnaires received and bouncing them back; conversations about dogs 'the death of the owner and the 2 dogs needed to go, but asked for them to be neutered in prep ... I doubt if we'll hear again'; the dog who we were ready to help a month ago and Dee found a home and we trying to set up spay first- before the emails hung; the phone rang on ... suddenly she must be gone still nothing done for her'. How do you tell a society that you can't just dump your dog at your convenience with rescue putting in mega costs at the drop of a hat
On to our Books
Adoption Ben Patterdale
Movements Frank from Croydon to Gatwick
In Vets George Kit
[u]Strong leads today: Jaspa Kit
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21st August Friday
Picture of the day
Daisy tell us the joke
Stories of the day 6 puppies being passed around East London 5 weeks old; oh sorry 6 Staffie Staffie x puppies! TinaD collected, bought essentials and delivered them to John and Dee this evening
On to our Books 6 staffie x pups Marco; Polo; Brad; Amy; Boris; Dolly 1 Maisie Collie (a pair with Furry Friends Dylan)
Adoption
Movements
In Vets Vax'd Karl; Raj; George; Kit; Julia
[u]Strong leads today: Jaspa Kit Julia George Mac
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22nd August Saturday
Picture of the day
Zack makes it HOME thank you Dave!
Stories of the day 6 Tiny pups muscle in and take over Rescue Remedies 'hub of activites'. George the Shepherd meets his future partner; Mutley heads Norf to Norfolk! Julia enters a loving family and is learning to settle with a cat and rabbit. Melvin takes xxlynne out to lunch. Maisie goes for a walk in the Park. Cooper drives home. Priscilla has found her family and moved in. 3 homechecks Couple going to meet Spud and Blake early in the week. Mac is being met tomorrow. Couple strengthing garden boundaries in prep of meeting Alfie
Adoption Zack (FF) Mutley (Kit) Priscilla
Movements Cooper Croydon to Twickenham
Out for the weekend Rhianna
In Vets
[u]Strong leads today: Mac Alfie Blake/ Spud
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23rd August Sunday
Picture of the day
Mac we never expected you to spend 6 months in kennels ... so pleased to see YOUR gotyerday! To arrive home and find a cat in your garden indeed that worked off some of your kennel energy!
Stories of the day A lovely summers day and there's a stir in the air Mac and Blake off into their homes ...Jaspa into foster and sadly Julia back into kennels, but she had some lovely walks and lots of love. Rhianna's had a weekend out Stevie and Scooby's mum back in the fold! And Staffie puppies entertaining us all and to know they are off to a great start with guaranteed fab homes in the making!
Adoption Mac Blake
Movements Jaspa to Devon Blake from WBarks to Kingston Julia Esher to Croydon Rhianna N London to Gatwick
Strong leads today: Benji Becky/ Snowflake
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24th August Monday
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Spice can be added to everything and enhances it all!
Stories of the day Topsy turvey Day Dee and I are getting our heads down in Admin this week
Adoption
Movements
Reserved Becky
Strong leads today: Carol
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25th August Tuesday
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Amba has so few moments of fun
Stories of the day Minx is coming back to us on Saturday after a fight between Minx and Nancy sadly for everyone.
Our Microchip Data base is the focus currently 650 dogs on it so far!
Strong leads today: Ruby
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25th August Wednesday
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 Benji is reserved. He is meeting a Beagle x friend and family next Tuesday hopefully all will be well
Stories of the day Lots of Puppy stories and puppy laugh!..but we crack on with organisational tasks. Stanley settling back into kennels. Jaspa and Mac doing well
In the vets : Brad with a hernia 'keeping an eye'
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27th August Thursday
Picture of the day Go on my boy! This is Stevie's dad Butch
 This is Stevie. Don't you get a sense of father and son.
Stevie today full of glee. You get such the feel that Stevie knows he is loved through and through
Stories of the day Same old same old 'lady "got" a staffie 3 months ago because she was nervous living in London so thought it would be a good guard dog! Staffie as a guard dog ..surely not its going to lick every burglar..shock them though !! She doesn't like IT in the house. IT has had puppies in the past doesn't know anything about her past "oh how difficult it is to get rid of a dog" No she cant deliver we will have to collect. (Sorry mam we ain't no gabbage business) She will get back to me when she has found someone who can drive it from North London tut! (after the bank holiday weekend lady..oh you are going to have to wait 4 days!!! ) (Oh 'IT'S name is Tay) Not an upper class lady just a member of the public who clicks her fingers and expects us to fall over and take her problem away "as you do!!"
Adoption Shadow
Movements
Strong leads today: a female staffie a Patterdale
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28th August Friday
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Ky is one hell of a guy..want to learn to fly love him love him love him!
Stories of the day Honey found her way into rescue at one week old she has been hand reared by Jo and Jilly. Today Honey moved in with her adopted pack..they accepted her and she was bemused what are these things what am I meant to do why dont they have big hands? Through the day she did her growls of unsurity; her licks "oh I like you and all manner of trials" any milk?. She fell asleep and when she woke up she was a lot more relaxed about being in and relating to the pack. Our little staffie pups seem to have been heaven sent for our Honey
Slow time in terms of homing but aware this week has had to be about getting straight and preparation for the months ahead. Bring the homes on!...we're ready to rock (Almost  )
Adoption
Movements Honey from Foster to foster
Strong leads today: a female staffie a Patterdale
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