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Nana 11 year old Wire Fox Terrier

 

We were messaged about a wire fox terrier called Nana – 11 years old and the family needed to rehome her – they were desperate and despite all the attention – there were no serious offers.

So we got in touch, and now we would like to introduce the newest member of our rescue – the wonderful Miss Nana! She will be in foster with Cristina – one of our most amazing and overworked fosters. She will go to the Vet for a checkup – but she is in good health and we would like to find her the perfect forever family. She is fine with other dogs and cats (yes, we said cats!).

No small furries, children: 10+
Interested in Nana? Please download a TerrierSOSQuestionnaireMay2015

Sidney Fox Terrier

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We have some dogs in longer term foster – one such dog is the delightful Sidney. Quite a few people have been following his story – he was the subject of the epic journey to Spain to pick him up – and many followed Brian’s blog and his journey to the UK. We were originally led to believe that he had a broken leg that had set improperly. He was brought to the Orthopaedic specialist and it became apparent that his pelvis had been smashed at some point – and he was suffering from Legge Perthes disease. Through the generous donations of our supporters, we were able to operate on one side of his hip – and then he stayed in foster (the lovely Brian and Sandy) until he could heal well enough to have the other side done. The original plan was to operate on both legs, get him stable and then put him up for rehoming. He has just visited the specialist again and sadly she does not wish to operate on his right leg as he relies heavily on this for all movement with his left leg a little shorter and weaker. His hip joint on the right although affected by Perthes Disease is considerably more stable than the left side was and the acetableum (the hip cup) is not damaged as the left had been. Her thoughts are to continue to improve movement on the left bearing in mind this side will always be weak but at least is no longer causing him considerable pain.

Operating on his right side is at present not suitable or necessary but may in the future if the femoral head deteriorates further with the Perthes disease – that is an unknown quantity as he may or may not get worse and if he does it may be slow onset or rapid. He will need to be on pain killers (Metacam and Tramadol) possibly for the rest of his life and certainly in varying quantities depending on how he develops over the years.

Those too will potentially cause him other issues which again may shorten his life BUT better a shortened life with less pain than a longer and more painful existence. As an added point, Sidney needs to have short walks and gentle exercise despite his intentions to run everywhere at 100 miles an hour so a more sedate home with an older dog or a dog with similar needs to him. He may seem to want to run all day but the reality is he shouldn’t as he will make himself very sore and will need more drugs to settle down his joints which in turn will have a greater affect on his organs etc. Sid will tell you he wants to race about but he shouldn’t He seems to enjoy his walks and he is on a 40 foot line which he trundles about towing along. He does express an interest in chasing other dogs but is very happy to sniff the hedges and wander about.

So we have decided Sidney needs a sedate home – and one that understands his condition and help him understand that although he is a terrier – he needs to take it easy! And as we all know – how hard it is to tell a terrier what to do! This is not how we wanted it to go for him – but he still deserves a second chance and we hope to find him the perfect home.

He is about 5, spayed and vaccinated.  No cats, small furries or children under 10. Current location: Lincolnshire. Interested? Please download a TerrierSOSQuestionnaireMay2015. Many thanks.

Sidney playing with Lili schnauzer

Bobby – Fox Terrier Cross

Bobby will be arriving in the UK shortly and we are now looking for a foster family for him.  Please see https://www.terriersos.com/volunteer/ for further information about fostering.

Please meet Bobby – on his passport it says ‘Valiente’ – it is because he is one of the Brave Ones.  He was abandoned by his owner at a Kill Station in Northern Spain.  He was abandoned with his friend Bryton – both are older and his owner decided that after a life time of devotion – they should end their days in a kennel – with only days to find a new owner.  Bobby is approx. 10 – he is dog friendly, people friendly and he is desperate to find the loving home that will give him a wonderful  retirement. Could that be you?  Are you looking for an older gentleman, someone to cuddle up to?  Go for leisurely strolls in the park?  Bobby is in residential kennels in Spain – and when we find the right foster or better adoptive home – we will be bringing him over.  He was abandoned with his friend and ideally we would love them to go together, but will rehome separately.

As they are in kennels, we do not know much about them – but we do know that if they are shown love they will return 100 times that.  This could be the friend you have always been looking for?

Bobby is neutered, passport, fully vaccinated and ready for travel

No cats or other small furries, Children 10 plus

If you are interested in adopting this dapper gentleman, please download our application form TerrierSOSQuestionnaireMay2015

Bella Female Wire Fox Terrier

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Update September 2015: Bella has some long-term medical issues, and we feel she can’t travel and needs to be looked after by the vets who have helped her so far. Consequently, she is going to stay in long-term foster in Spain as a Terrier SOS dog. We love you Bella.

Bella was in the perrera of Cantabria – she was dumped on the street by her former owner – she was in a right state – mammary tumours and a large tumour on her side. She was no one’s first choice for adoption – and it did not look likely that anyone would adopt her. And with her tumours, and her age (they knew she was older – over 8 at least) when it came time to make room in kennels – she would be the first to go.

What to do? We have a lot of dogs – many of them crosses that take longer to rehome and so we had to sit and make some difficult choices. Could we foster, would the costs be large, could she travel? What could we do? Thankfully we have wonderful supporters that help us make the impossible possible. So we spoke to the volunteer and said we would take her.

The lovely volunteer Blanca arranged her release and we took her – she first went to a volunteer for a few days until a journey could be arranged to Cristina. One of our long suffering fosters, despite having many of her own dogs, cats and also her own life worries. She agreed to take her and arranged a foster friend to take care of her day to day – but Cristina is the one bringing her to the Vet, getting updates and making sure all is ok. We are indebted to her.

Well, Bella – wow – poor girl had been carrying around tumours that were impressive. We had to get her healthy first- she has been having troubles with her digestive system and has spent several nights at the Vets as she has Gastrointestinal attacks. But eventually she was healthy enough and the mass of mammary tumours were removed and the one on her side. I will not post the photos – but the tumour on the side was larger than two adult fists – the poor girl had been so sorely neglected.

We did analysis on her tumours and the mammary ones were benign, but the one on her side was malignant. So back she went to see if the tumour had spread – xrays and blood tests – and no tumours were noted – so she has the all clear – but obviously we do not know what her future holds health wise. She still suffers from digestive issues and is on a special diet and that will continue.

She is in foster – and we are covering all her costs and they will be significant. We are not sure when she will be able to travel and if she will – will there be a home willing to offer her the love and care despite her age and problems?

But she now knows love and care , she is loving cuddles and the sofa. She has gentle strolls and people that care about her.

Bella will be soon looking for a foster or adoptive family in the UK. Please get in touch if you are interested.

Bella will be vaccinated, neutered and passported.  No small furries or cats. Children 10+

Azzaro Airedale Terrier

After a change of circumstances, Azzaro’s family was looking to rehome him.  They had him since he was a puupy. Having not been able to find a solution locally, they advertised the dog on Facebook ‘free to a good home’.  Terrier SOS offered to help.

He is now with us, and we can tell you, Azzaro is a lovely older dog, friendly with everyone he meets and affectionate with his owners.

Vaccinated, neutered & with pet passport.