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‘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

A letter from Muffin

Hello my name is Muffin and I am a Terrier X, but definitely not a cross Terrier!

I used to live in Valencia Spain. I was in a perrera, it wasn’t the nicest place to be.
Muffin 2

Every day I hoped that someone would see me and come and take me away. Then the day came along when Terrier SOS did and they took me into their care.

I had to stay in kennels while my passport and paperwork was being sorted and I had to have all my vaccinations. Finally the day came for me to start my adventures.

I was collected on 25th April and my travels to the UK started. I had the best place on the transport vehicle. I was right at the front behind the driver. It was awesome. I could see where we were going. When we reached Calais in France we went through passport control and I proudly showed my passport to the men at border control. Once all the official stuff was sorted we had to drive onto a train and we came through a very long tunnel under the English Channel.

I had quite a few fellow travellers on the van with me. Mostly canine companions and one by one they reached their new homes. I was one of the last passengers to be dropped off and it was late at night and very dark. But it didn’t bother me at all. I bounced out of the van and
went to greet my reception committee.

I spent my first few days settling in. Then I found out what the word paparazzi meant!

Muffin standing still

Don’t get me wrong I am happy to pose for the odd photo but keeping still is not my strong point!
I also felt the photographer didn’t really capture my best side…Look this way Muffin, now this way….. Oh dear it was so time consuming.

 

 

Muffin 1st days

Muffin lying down

All the posing was hard work!

Muffin Meerkat 2I have to say I am a clever boy. I can change from a Terrier into a Meerkat in a split second.

I like to do this a lot especially when there is something very interesting to see.

I have learnt that by putting my bottom neatly on the ground tasty treats are my reward.
I am very quick and go into supersonic learning speed when yummy liver treats are around.

Muffin sitting for a treat

Then one day I had a bit of a shock.  Spa Day kept coming up in conversations… What on earth was a Spa Day? I soon found out!

Muffin haircut 3 Yes! That is really me! I had a bath, all my furs were clipped away and I had to pose for the camera AGAIN.

Then someone said all the little brown spots on my back were my naughty spots!  I am NOT naughty.
Those spots are my happy spots.

Muffin haircut 2

I am a very happy boy and full of energy.  It would seem that I may be very good at agility!
The nice grooming lady where I had my Spa Day said it too; something to do with 4 paws leaving the ground and nearly reaching the grooming table in one bounce.

I would really like to find my forever home.  I would love to live with a family who are ready for lots of fun and walks.
They will need to continue  to teach me the etiquette of living in a house and how to walk nicely on my lead. But I am a very fast learner and pick things up really quickly. Honest!

I am courteous to other dogs when I meet them on my lead and love to play.

So if you think you have a space in your home for a fun loving young boy with lots of energy please could you complete an application form TerrierSOSQuestionnaireMay2015
and send it in to Terrier SOS.

I will have my paws crossed someone will adopt me very soon.

Muffin paws crossed

Muffin (Meerkat)