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Sally – Mini Chihuahua Terrier Mix – reserved

8 August 2024

This lovely little lady has arrived to the UK. She  is in foster in Norfolk
 
What her foster says:  Sally (aka Lucy Locket, Cookie, Little one and Snuggle Donut) is a delight. She is approx 6 years of age, about 3 kilos in weight and very very sweet. She is fundamentally a lap dog and all she wants is to be with you and cuddle – she has to sleep in bed with you – and will snuggle up next to you with her head resting on your shoulder. She is such a cutie – she can be left for short periods, travels well in car, fine with dogs and people (apparently also ok with cats) She has suffered an injury at some point – so has a damaged eye (she can see from it but it is damaged) – her legs have also suffered at some point and although she has gained a lot of strength she will never be a big walker (more carried around). I am usually not one for the little dogs – but this girl has won me over and we may be wearing matching outfits soon.
 
 

 

Her background:

This sweet girl was found with our fox terrier called Harry – she was abandoned on the street and found him and the two were firm friends.  Sadly Sally had a few medical problems – and needed a bit more support before she could travel – she is ready to come to the Uk as a foster or adoption.  

At some point Sally was hit – and she has damage to her front leg and eye – she can see – but the eye is slightly sunken in – her leg is getting stronger but she will need this monitored going forward.  She is ready to travel – and really needs her own family

She is approx 6 years old – only 3 kilos – and is fine with all dogs and cats!  We really want her to have a fabulous home where she can be adored and cared for – if you feel this is you – please complete a Homing Questionnaire and contact us 

Wilma – Welsh Terrier – External Case – Reserved

Like many rescues – we are at capacity for dogs we can take under the rescue wing.  so we work with families – to keep their dogs in their home until we can find a suitable foster or adoptive home.  We were contacted about this little girl – this is the Wonderful Wilma

She is a little dog with a big personality.  She  has lots of wonderful typical terrier traits and some not so wonderful ones. She loves people, loves a cuddle, walks well on lead, travels well in car, house trained and can be left for short periods. BUT…she has shown resource guarding, she has also had moments of jumping up and grabbing at clothing – she may argue with you and might let you know she doesn’t agree with you – this will need a home that understands and will work with us to manage these behaviours.

we have a plan for any future home but we really need people that will work with us and understand the breed. These dogs are not for the feint hearted as a person that has shared a life with a Welsh Terrier – they are very formidable dogs – but amazing companions. In the right home she will blossom – and we really cannot bring her into rescue and put her in kennels – we would really hope we can find a foster home that will help us – we know it is a tough ask but we have done it before and hope to again….So please if you can open your heart and home to a Wonderful Welsh Terrier – please get in touch and read our FAQ page and  complete a Rehoming Questionnaire 

She cannot live with children, and best as an only dog in her home (she mixes well outside the home).  She is 2 years old , spayed – and up to date with vaccinations

 

 

Harry – Wire Fox Terrier – Rehomed

We were approached by a volunteer in Romania – a fox terrier had been wandering the streets of a town for a month.  He had burns all across his body from a weed that irritates the skin – but this is where he had to live – in the field – as every person he turned to for help sent him away – sometimes through violence.  He was lost and hurt and we ere asked to help.  During his time on the street he found a little dog and the two became friends and inseparable.  So when we were asked if we could help him – we had to take her as well.  No one gets left behind.

We decided to call them Harry and Sally.  We will start with Harry’s story.  Harry is a young dog 2/3 years old – a fox terrier abandoned and fighting to stay alive in a rural town in Romania.  He was collected by a volunteer, Brought to the Vet – his skin was the immediate concern and treatment began that day.  In time he was vaccinated, neutered, groomed, and then brought to a kennel.  He stayed there until he could travel to the UK.  We were told he is shy (understandable) , fine with other dogs and desperate for human contact.

He was brought to the UK, and we slowly worked on getting to know him.  He is shy but sweet.  Very gentle in many ways – we aren’t sure if he ever lived in doors – he watches the TV, seems not bothered by general noises (washing machine/dryer, kettle and so on).  

What he does have is ‘sleep startle’ -this isn’t uncommon for dogs that have been abused.  When they are asleep – they have been threatened by people and this trauma means they can show teeth/growl when they are going into a deep sleep and get disturbed.  This can be managed – and we work with any adoptive family to learns ways to help him.  In our experience, when trust builds – this behaviour lessens.  But we must respect the trauma they have suffered and give them the time to process.

He is looking for a home that will give him that gentle introduction to life.  

Nelson – Wire Fox Terrier – Rehomed

Update 8 August 2024

Nelson is such a cute boy – we had a trip to the home of one of our volunteers – this is to assess what he can and cannot cope with in a home environment – he did cope really well – he seems to have some knowledge of home sounds – and was not put off by washing machines or the regular hub bub noises of a home. – he is still sensitive to some sounds but we feel that with a slow introduction to family life he would be able to cope.
 
He loves people and wants to be with you – but he has suffered at the hands of people – so he is a little shy and can be nervous of new and unusual sounds and situations – he will dart away – he always wants to come back for more cuddles but it is at his pace. As an example – my keys jangled and this made him jump – he did come back for head rubs – but I needed to give him patience and space – he will need support and reassurance
 
Nelson also loves his toys and sniffaris!  He does get excited though and can become a bit jumpy – so that will need to be managed – but he is very biddable and we feel he is ready for his new home (provided they meet his needs) – he cannot live with small furries and young children – but he is ready for his new home! 
 

His background:

This boy was advertised on social media as a dog that had been sold with a house and the new owners wanted him gone.  One of our wonderful volunteers in Spain arranged his collection and the true story came out …. This dog was bought as a puppy – they had him in the garden and one day the owner found him chasing the chickens – so the owner grabbed him and the dog, being startled, turned round and bit him.  The owner then decided he was ‘aggressive’ and his children were at risk and basically wanted the dog gone.  If it wasnt rescue – the dog would have been put to sleep.  

So we stepped in and he is now in kennels in Spain.  He is a very stressed dog and we suspect from his behaviour he has suffered a lot of physical abuse in his short life.

What we know: he is young 1-2 years old, he is very nervous of new people, he is reacting to dogs in kennels and he is capable of jumping 6 foot fences.  We are hoping he will settle in kennels and would desperately like to find him a foster/adoptive home in the UK 

He will need a home with garden (and secure fencing!), no other animals including dogs, time to help him transition to life as a loved pet.  YOu will have support from us and our behaviourist – but you will need to understand that he will need TIME and PATIENCE.  We have no doubt he will become a wonderful companion, but he will need time to get there 

Priority will be given to homes in the South East of England as we have a good support base there.

If you are interested please send a Rehoming Questionnaire.

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Dexter – Wire Fox Terrier – Rehomed

This boy is with another rescue in Romania – we will move him to the UK when we find a suitable home- adoptive or foster

He was found wandering the streets in terrible condition – after 3 days of being ignored/ abused – the rescue found him and brought him to the kennels.   He Hada. Much needed groom and is in the process of getting ready for transport.

What we are told:  he is 1-2 years old, good with dogs and people – a little shy and needs a calm home to slowly adjust to everything

If you feel you are suitable please complete a Rehoming Questionnaire and contact us