Alba (Spanish for Dawn) was purchased for a grandchild – the purchase was a ‘whim’. The dog came to stay and decided chickens were for eating – so they put a chain round her neck and tied her to a stake in the ground. She has not been off this chain since. They never even bothered to give her a name – just a dog at the end of a chain.
The people put the house up for rent/sale – and a caring person went to view the house and was told the dog came with the house… well, they didn’t want the house but they couldn’t turn their back on the dog…so began the pleas for help…how can you see this and not try? So with the help of some amazing people – this dog is now safe.
Alba’s Before and After:
She has been named Dawn – Alba in Spanish – because this is where the darkness ends for this girl…a new Dawn, a new beginning!
Dawn has gone into foster in the UK and has really blossomed. She loves playing, walking, cuddling and being an over all loving terrier. When she was living on her chain – she ate rocks and when anxious – she can become destructive – She ingested a rope dog toy one weekend and it culminated in her requiring surgery to remove a blockage. A portion of intestine was removed. She has made a full recovery, and is on a special diet – but has shown no sign of slowing down! But this means the adoptive family must be vigilant – and the ideal family would be at home for her most of the day. We will work with a behaviourist and ensure a plan is in place to support any future family
She loves to sleep on the sofa, she is quick to settle, she travels well in the car, enjoys patrolling her garden and chasing the birds away. She is loved by everyone who meets her and is such a sweet gentle girl.
She is a cutie – we think she is 5/6 years old – she does get on with other dogs (provided they were calm) but would prefer a home of her own where she can get all the attention. This wonderful little dog needs and deserves a chance – could that be you?
Currently in foster in Surrey
if you’d like to give Alba her new start, get in contact!
UPDATE – 11 December – Queen Victoria is one of our longer termers – and she should not be. She is loving and gentle and one of the kindest souls. She travels well in the car, loves her trips to the groomers, loves a potter in the garden and just hanging out with her human family. She is now approaching 11 years old and has been in kennels too long. We are looking for a retirement home for her – and cannot imagine a better Christmas gift than finding her a forever home. She has Leishmania but she has tested negative for several years and is not on any medication. She will need to be monitored and We will provide any family the support needed – just need a warm home and heart for her.
Victoria is terrier cross, abandoned by her owners and began living in a Spanish ravine.
She has lived in that ravine for years – the people of the nearby village were never able to catch her. They said she lived there for 4/5 years – eventually they did manage to catch her – she had many litters over the years – she was very shy, she had little contact with people – and her faith and trust in people was shaken – we have no idea what horrors she has seen but we know she is a smart dog for having survived so long out there.
She is a black dog, she is shy of people, but after visiting several times – she started waiting for her volunteer humans at the front of the kennel…
Victoria started her rehabilitation in Spain last year, and she has been progressing really well. She came to the UK in April, she is positive for Leishmania, She has no symptoms of the Leish and it is inactive. She is on a daily medication to help keep the Leish inactive.
She’s a senior lady, around 8 or 9 years old, she is approx 15/18 kilos – about knee high. She is a real sweetheart – perfectly fine with other dogs and has tested well with cats (could live with dog savvy cats) She is currently in kennels in Norfolk.
She has been let down by people, it almost cost her life – could you be the person that shows Victoria that she is loved?
UPDATE: April 2019 :
We work with our dogs and are always introducing them to new things. Queen Vic loves visiting our volunteers and she loves her scent activity games – she always asks to go in and she is straight looking for her chicken foot (one of her favourite treats). She is super bright and has gained so much confidence. She is still wary of strangers, but she soon learns they mean no harm and she comes for a gentle neck rub. She has the sweetest eyes and we really think she will make the perfect companion.
Ideally we are looking for a family that will take life at her pace, a really calm life without too much going on. She doesn’t need to go for long walks – she needs a good garden and the new family to keep her brain entertained. She will help you in the garden, she will be by your side watching TV, she will help you in the kitchen … a little too much (she does love her food!)
Could you be that special home for her? We know that once she finds her family – she will blossom
Please welcome our lovely Westie lady up for rehoming, Little Blanca. This little lady was abandoned at the perrera by her family. She was covered with creepy crawlies – and had terrible dermatitis/flea infection. She had treatment with good food and her medicated shampoo. She now has a full body of hair – so much so we need to trim her fringe or she has to wear an alice band.
Blanca is about 8 years old, only 3.7kg (she looks like a Mini Westie). She loves her humans, and is always looking for cuddles. She is living with dogs, but currently we feel she would prefer being an only dog. She is in foster in the UK – she is proving to be a real sweetie, she loves her humans and wants nothing more than a lap to cuddle on.
She loves going for walks with her foster family, she is already quite attached to them and never strays far from them (she may miss a cuddle!).
She is being fostered in Bournemouth, Uk
She has her passport, full vaccinations, has been speyed and is ready for her forever home. If you are interested please Download & complete the TerrierSOSQuestionnaire2017
Remember: Children: 10+, no cats or small furries.
UK-based Pippa is an older girl (10yrs old) – still full of life and bounce.
Her owner passed away and no one else in the family were able to take her. So she sat in kennels, and we were asked to help.
She is typically terrier, likes a good sniff, can be aloof, not keen on all dogs, and pretty much likes life on her own terms. Sound familiar? If you love terriers, this is a pretty familiar story!
Pippa does have a skin complaint and will need to stick to her diet. So any prospective home will agree to that.
She is a UK dog – so although vaccinated, spayed and so on – she will not have a passport. If you are interested please fill in our form below
Meet the wonderful Alfie – when I see him I really do want to sing ‘Whats it all about, Alfie!’ . He is a divine little Parsons Russell terrier cross – found in Spain with wounds to his neck wandering in the countryside. He was found and luckily brought to a shelter. We were asked if we could help – and well, one look at that face and I was smitten. He really is a very sweet loveable dog.
He is in foster in London and we are told that he has settled well with the other dogs. He likes to play ‘biteyface’ and chase – he will happily play with a toy – or cuddle with you on the sofa watching telly. He is house trained, travels well in the car, can be left for short periods, he is learning to walk on lead and can get excited approaching other dogs on lead. We are working on this – but it is not an insurmountable problem. He is a leggy terrier – and we are not sure what the cross is with – but whatever it is – it has made a scrummy little dog. He is about 3 years old, in good health. Has been vaccinated and neutered. He likes to chase the birds and squirrels – and just wants to run off lead. He is smart and a fast learner – and he has been such a delight to foster – and when he looks at us with those big brown eyes…we just melt….
He would benefit living with a dog – as he really enjoys the company of his furry pals. He does follow their lead and will benefit from a friend. He is a bit timid in new situations – so his new family will need to slow down for him. He will make the perfect companion and just a fabulous dog. If his foster was not at her maximum for dogs – she would swoop him up!
Check out Alfie’s video below:
He is young (about 3), dog and people friendly. He is a lovely boy, though a little timid at present time, with love and care he’ll come out of his shell! If you are interested in Alfie, please download the form
Children: 10+, no cats or small furries. Alfie will be neutered, passported, vaccinated.TerrierSOSQuestionnaire2017
