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Project “Black Dog”

We work closely with volunteers (thank you, volunteers!) at several perreras in Spain.  They always let us know of terriers in need – and help organise the start of their journey to the UK. Here is the story of Queen Victoria:
victoria
Well – we were told about this poor girl – she was abandoned and began living in a 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 is very shy, she has had little contact with people -and her faith and trust in people was shaken – we have no idea what horrors she has seen and we know she is a smart dog for having survived so long out there.
But she is a black dog (remember our Black Dog Friday campaign?), she is shy of people, and she was just hiding behind her bed…this is not the most adoptable dog.  The perrera has a fixed number of kennels -and they basically allow the dogs to live as long as they have a kennel for them. But kennels were filling, and Victoria had been there the longest.  So she was next…
 
The volunteer was desperate and no one showed any interest in this dog – we are a small rescue and we have so few people willing to work with dogs that need a bit more TLC.  But they asked if we could give her a chance, they told us how they would leave treats at the front of the kennel, and when they left she would take them…but after visiting several times – she started waiting for them at the front of the kennel…

This story saddened us, it made our heart sink, surely we should try?  So with the Help of the volunteers – we decided to save this girl.  She will start her rehabilitation in Spain and we will keep the group updated, but we need your support, and we need you to help us share her story, because of her past and the fact she is an older black dog – she will not be the most popular – but all dogs do matter and we know that this girl will blossom and show us the Queen she is…
You can watch her youtube video here.

‘I am alive because someone fostered me’

If our terriers could speak, they’d all tell you a similar story.  Our work wouldn’t be possible without the incredible work of our small network of foster homes.

These families take on our rescued terriers and give them a temporary place to call home; warmth, care and attention are top of their list!  Our wealth of rehomed dogs wouldn’t be where they are today without these foster homes – and they have a few words of thanks to share:

WE NEED YOU. We recently have taken in several dogs that require a very SPECIAL foster home, one that will be calm, compassionate and help the dog learn to trust again.

We are looking for foster homes in the South East – that will work with us to help some very hurt dogs become whole again.

We will have support in place and also have the family work with a Trainer – but these must be homes that understand that the dog will need extra TLC and understanding. Get in touch if you think you may be able to help. You can read more about the foster role and download the application form here.

TerrierSOSFosterCarerApplicationForm

Elvis and Dora – welsh terrier and airedale looking for a home

Please meet Elvis and Dora.

Elvis welsh terrier is 12 years old. He’s still very young at heart, bounces around when it feed time, loves nothing more than cuddling up with you of an evening. Elvis loves meeting people, but can be a little grumpy around other dogs. From a youngster he’s had colitis, so his food is strictly hypoallergenic and with this he has no problems at all. He loves chicken and anything else that he’s “allowed” to have. Elvis lives with Dora – the 9 year old airedale, and they are a bonded pair and we are looking to rehome them together.

Elvis likes to sleep a lot now and are happy spending lazy days in the sun and rainy days listening to the rain in their beds. He lives wonderfully well with Dora and they really are happy in each other’s company. Dora has all the wonderful traits of the breed. She is friendly, loves people and sharing their lives with them. She loves her walks and being your companion on car trips.

Their owner has had a drastic change of circumstances – and sadly they find themselves in need of a new home late in life. They are both healthy dogs, just need a compassionate and caring retirement home.

Children: 10+ – no cats or small furries. They are in foster in Wales.

Download an application form TerrierSOSQuestionnaireMay2015

Waffle Treshur Hunt September 2015

The Treasure Hunt has been extended until the end of September 2015.  Waffle the famous lakeland terrier, ball hunter & Terrier SOS fundraiser, has got a wonderful hunt for you.  Take part with your pooch or donate to the YouCaring page. Here are the instructions from Waffle HQ:

“**** HERE IS THE TRESHUR LIST!!!*****

1. A park bench
2. A red door
3. A white feather
4. The number ‘8’
5. A sun puddle to snooze in
6. A mud puddle to bog-snorkel in
7. A C-A-T
8. A post box
9. A statue
10. A celebrity
11. A policeman / policewoman
12. Father Cristmoose!
13. A flag
14. A borlee shaped pebble
15. A tree stump / fallen tree
16. Stray chippies under the table
17. Your V-E-T
18. Sum paw prints
19. A red bicycle
20. A cayke (hooman or doggie)
21. A bunny / skwirrel (cuddly or real)
22. A water feature (pond, sea, bucket etc.)
23. A round window
24. Goal posts
25. As many borlees as you can find!!! (speshul treshur!)

And here are the links to download the full colour Treshur Map and sponsor form (Click the links, right click on the images and select ‘save’ then you can print them off from your desktop)

http://www.sallygrist-artwork.co.uk/…/sponsorshipform2015.j…
http://www.sallygrist-artwork.co.uk/waff…/treshurMap2015.jpg”

Full instructions via the specially set up Facebook group

YouCaring Donation page

Thank you to all who have taken part so far, from Edinburgh to Seoul, you are amazing!