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Pepsi Patsy – Patterdale Terrier

We were made aware of a pair of dogs living in terrible conditions – their owner passed and the wife was no longer able or willing to care for these dogs.  They have lived in a kennel outdoors their whole lives and have never had the kindness and care they deserved.  

Pepsi lived with the collie and they did not get on – she is 7 years old and overall seems to be healthy – she needs to spayed, given a full health check and her coat is in poor condition – but we will get her to a happier place and ready to enjoy her own home.

She walks well on lead, she can be selective with other dogs – and we would only rehome as an only dog.  She ignores dogs on walks- but she has argued with her kennel mate – so we prefer to err on the side of caution 

She loves people – she is a typical Patterdale – she is bouncy and energetic – and will not tolerate any small furry creature- so no cats or anything else!  

She really does need her own home and would benefit from someone that is around most of the time so she has a human all to her own.

This is how we first saw them ..

 

Millie – Border Collie

We were made aware of a pair of dogs living in terrible conditions – their owner passed and the wife was no longer able or willing to care for these dogs.  They have lived in a kennel outdoors their whole lives and have never had the kindness and care they deserved.  

Millie is 12 – she has numerous health problem we are addressing slowly (bad teeth, arthritis, poor fur condition, ear problems and the list goes on) She has been a working dog – and as such was never walked on lead or use to wearing a collar.

Her kennel mate was a Patterdale Terrier – so we took the two as a pair – but they do not need to be rehomed together.  

What we have learnt about Millie – she is the sweetest most gentle dog – she just wants love and attention – she will walk well on lead – but follows you if off lead – she has been fine with all dogs and could benefit from a companion in her new home

She is an old girl – so we are looking for a retirement home for her.  Somewhere calm where she live out her days with love and affection.

She will require a lot of veterinary care to get her right – so please go to our donation page if you wish to help towards her costs.

if you are interested in providing her a forever retirement home please go to our FAQs page and complete our questionnaire 

These are the kennels she was living in:

 

we will add more photos as we get to know her and has had more tic in kennels

Hetty – Welsh Terrier – Reserved

Update – sadly HEtty has been returned to rescue – she was exhibiting many behaviours that were not expected and we felt it would be best she returns to rescue and she can be assessed and given some help and guidance.  We will do updates

Please say Hello to Hetty! Her family have had a job placement overseas – and they initially wanted her to join them – but they feel the long journey and the tropical location would not suit her and have made the difficult decision to find a new home for her. She is in foster in Crewe and is safe – so we are looking for the right home for her

Hetty is a lovely girl. She is 6 years old , Travels well in the car, fully vaccinated (has EU passport) and has no known health problems. She has a normal routine with her family – walks in the morning – can be left for short periods, she has the run of the house and is no problem. She has an evening walk then will go onto her chair and watch TV with her humans.

She loves her games and toys – and will de-stuff any soft toy in 5 seconds flat. She s a typical terrier and will bark when someone comes to the door or if she needs to tell the birds off – but once she has said what she needs to say she settles.

She is friendly with most dogs – can be selective (which is perfectly normal for a Welshie!) Cannot be left off lead as her recall is also selective

So a super all round Welsh Terrier – but she does have one vice – she will guard her bed at night. She doesn’t bite and has never bitten – but at night she will not tolerate any passers by – once she is in bed she must be left alone. She is used to sleeping downstairs – we have a plan in place to support any prospective family and you must follow our guidance. But this also means she cannot live with children – she does live with a dog and could live with a relaxed dog.

If you feel you are suitable, please complete a Homing Questionnaire – thank you

Gryff – Welsh Terrier

Update – January 2024

Sadly Gryff has returned to rescue.  He was adopted and much loved.  He was a wonderful companion but sadly his owner had a life altering condition and was no longer able to properly care for him.  He has returned to rescue as we give life time back up for all our dogs.  You can see his write up from before below.  We do know he is a lovely dog – he walked well on lead, travelled well in car, could be left – a well behaved chap and really just needs the right home.  He stills needs to be an only dog in the home (he is fine with other dogs and has friends outside) – he is a cuddly dog and just enjoys life.  His condition is much better managed and we have got the medication level working for him.  He does like to dig – typical terrier – so that needs to be understood and you must like help digging holes in your garden or furniture!  he can be easily diverted – and put his energies into something more acceptable.

If you feel you are the right home for Gryff please let us know.

Previous details ….

Please say Hello to our new Terrier SOS family member- this is the lovely Gryff

Gryff came to us as his family’s circumstances have changed – and this was proving to be too much for him to adapt and adjust to.  His family care for him very much – but realised they could no longer offer Gryff the calm environment that he desperately needs.  This has not been an easy decision for them- and we at rescue felt for them – but agreed that he needed a different home environment.

Gryff is a lovely Welsh Terrier – he is 5 years old, fully vaccinated and with full vet history.  Gryff originates from the UK and we have his full history.  He is now in kennels in Norfolk and is adjusting very well. 

Gryff has been diagnosed with epilepsy and is on medication for this.  He manages well, loves his food and treats and chews.  He is a very affable chap.  On walks, he can be reactive on lead to other dogs.  He has lived with dogs, but he would cope much better as an only dog and having humans to himself and he will only be rehomed to a dog free house.

He enjoys his walks, he enjoys people company, he travels well in the car, He has been clipped on a regular basis (he can be sensitive over his feet and face – so any prospective groomer would need to be patient and kind).  

He loves being with his family, will follow you round, get involved in your activities and also help landscape your garden.  He can be left for short periods – but fundamentally would like someone around most of the time.

Gryff has developed a few ‘quirks’ – some very typical of the Welsh Terrier breed and some not.  HOwever, we will discuss further with any suitable applicant.  Any family would need to visit him in NOrfolk at least a couple of times prior to adoption.

He cannot live with cats, small furries or young children.  

If you feel you can provide him the loving home he deserves – please complete a Homing Questionnaire – thank you

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Freddy – Wire Fox Terrier

Update January 2023

Freddy has settled well in kennels, he has a nice routine and loves the ladies.  We have gotten to know Freddy and he is turning into a delightful dog.  He likes his people , he loves his toys, and he loves his treats and chews.  He has met a lot of new people and is always happy to meet them.  Freddy could go to the right home – this home would be a calm, child free and most importantly a dog free home.  Freddy HATES ALL OTHER DOGS.  So a home where he could have his own garden to potter around in and his own family to live with would be ideal.  He is not the dog that goes for walks or trips to the pub – if he sees another dog – the red mist descends.  He has had problems with grooming – but now we can wash and scissor him – except his face – but he is a work in progress

Freddy came to the U.K. from Romania with another rescue – he was placed in a flat in a busy town centre – and unfortunately he was finding it difficult to cope.  He was becoming anxious and his behaviour with other dogs was escalating.  As he was in a flat – the family were finding it hard to manage his needs and walking was becoming very difficult.

The rescue approached us as they did not have a suitable solution for him.  We agreed to take him and we moved him to kennels in NOrfolk.

Freddy is approx 5 years old – he really is a rural type dog.  He loves his people and his open spaces – but he cannot manage busy lives- he also hates dogs.  He really cannot be trusted around other dogs.

As he is doing well with the volunteers – we would consider a home that has a suitable garden  and has no intention of walking him.  We will give full support to any prospective family but it is with the understanding his world remains small

He did have some issues with his former home – he did not like being groomed, could be possessive over food – but we have not had any of these issues with him in kennels.

We are working on his anxiety levels – and as he calms and realises the world is not a threatening place – he will slowly improve his behaviour around other dogs.

He will turn into the wonderful dog we know he is – but it will require a lot of support.

If you feel you could be this home for him – then please apply.  But due to his history we will expect several visits and also sessions with our volunteers.

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