Jakes Story
Our journey ends.....
Saturday 6th November 2021
My personal journey ended with Jake as he left me last week for a whole new life ... Jake has settled into his new home so well, he was running round exploring everywhere, confident and happy. Meeting Jess the resident dog went very well and the two have become very close ... It was so important for Jake to have a steady confident role model and he certainly has that in Jess who is wonderful with him. (Jess is also a Rescue) Fabulous home, Lovely knowledgeable people, who already love and adore Jake, and as they said this morning Jake is already a part of their lives. I am so proud of this little boy who survived against all…
Jake
Friday 22nd October 2021
Due to the sheer volume of applications for Jake we have to close the application process as it is going to take a while to read and re-read everyone's emails. He is a very special little boy who deserves the absolute best for the rest of his life ... Here He is having just woken up after sleeping curled up with Kizi his artful playmate.
Jake
Monday 18th October 2021
A post I have not looked forward to writing..... Many of you have said keep him ... but it's not that simple ! I wish I could keep so many of the dogs I Re-home but that is not what we are about! My role is to work with the dogs from whatever background they come from and prepare them for a future life within a home where they will settle forever ! There are many heartbreakers along the way and yes I shed tears .. but the knowledge they go forward to the right environment speaks volumes and this is what we are all about ..... Puppy Jake DOB. Approx 1st August 2021 Age approx 11 weeks old Breed…
Jake
Tuesday 12th October 2021
This morning Jake was Microchipped & Vaccinated. It was lovely to see Vet Ciara at Yatton Vets who was thrilled to see how well Jake looked as she saw him at the beginning of his journey ... Health Examination revealed a fit healthy little pup !! Lots of puppy cuddles all round! Standing 9" tall and weighing in at 2.7kg This little Cockerdale Puppy has come a long way ❤️
Jakes Continued Journey
Wednesday 6th October 2021
Think you can clearly see the Patterdale in Jake now. All dogs clear from kennel Cough (Hurrah!!) Nice covering of puppy fat on him now so ready next week for first vaccinations and microchip... Weighing 2.5 kg he is a picture of health and has come a long way since his arrival here ! Mixing with all the dogs and reading body language very well ! Jake enjoys the freedom downstairs , running out into the garden and exploring ... typical happy puppy!! Feeds have dropped from 4 down to 3 and coping very well .. he gets excited and starts licking his lips and doing a little dance ....eats with all the dogs am and pm! Loves his…
Jakes Journey.....
Thursday 30th September 2021
Jakes Journey .... It's now 7 weeks since Jake came to us aged approx 2-3 weeks old ... he is developing into a very handsome cheeky boy! Now aged between 9-10 weeks and mixing happily alongside the others ... They have all been incredible with him and now they are teaching him some manners. Special mention has to go to Dinky aged 13 years who has been and is one in a million who has nurtured Jake from the beginning. Last week we were struck with Kennel Cough which apparently is rife in the area... Jake did get it but has it mildly with a little coughing early evening .. and is clear during the day and…
Jake
Thursday 23rd September 2021
Weekly Update Jake continues to grow in huge leaps and now weighs 66oz (4lb). It was not so long ago we were willing him to reach 1lb in weight !! He now has folds of skin all over his body to fill which I am sure he will do pretty soon! Last week he expelled many dead worms which was a relief and now we are seeing a huge improvement in his skin/coat ....you can also see the mange has gone from around his eyes and face showing the very handsome boy he is ...very settled in a routine and I have to say is a little superstar... Loves his food still soaked and also a puzzle board in the…
Jake
Wednesday 15th September 2021
The DNA Results are now in .... My husband has maintained all the way that there is Cocker Spaniel in Jake .. I leaned more to Parsons Terrier x Patterdale .. although at the start I saw chihuahua with spaniel ears !!! Every day Jake has changed and everyday he gets stronger Tomorrow he will have been with us 5 weeks ... what a journey ... making him now 7-8 weeks old
Jake
Tuesday 14th September 2021
Jake is growing into a lovely young pup.. He is a happy boy mixing with a couple of dogs at a time , climbing all over Dinky who will now tell him off... The others make out they want to play but in essence they want to steal his toys 😂. It's so important he learns from the dogs now as he enters the next stage..... Hand reared puppies can be a problem as they miss the important nurturing from their mothers and can go on to develop problems including separation anxiety, guarding, biting ....this is where the dogs will help him and teach him dog etiquette but the most important dog to Jake is Dinky ..…
Jake
Wednesday 8th September 2021
On the 9th September it will be 4 weeks ago that this young pup came to us..... From No Hope to Hope and a mile stone achieved. A short video in pictures says it all really.... Music is titled : I am small and Mighty Dinky aged 13 years next week has been amazing. she has nurtured Jake from the start and given him comfort, warmth and a beating heart to lie beside......
Jake
Tuesday 7th September 2021
The little man continues to thrive and is doing very well ... the intense worming programme is finally working. (Hurrah!). Not enjoying his malaseb baths but a noticeable difference on his skin and new hair growth ... Downstairs in pen all day in the hub of the house .. Little Jake is on the up ❤️ DNA Results will be another couple of weeks ...
Jake
Thursday 2nd September 2021
Update on Little Jake ( Week 3). Aged approx 6weeks . Today we have brought Jake down stairs into the kitchen where he will spend some time getting used to the sounds of everyday life also the dogs .. although still very tiny he has almost tripled his weight since his arrival three weeks ago .. but not quite reached the 2lb mark ! The puncture wound on his shoulder has completely healed and new hair growth visible. His head also has new hair growth. The bald spots that were on his right hand side have almost covered leaving just a few on his left side... Every day he changes in appearance .....
Jake
Sunday 29th August 2021
Cute Overload' Short video taken this morning of Jake discovering his body ! Now weighing in at 26oz and body functioning well ! Mange condition is under ongoing treatment and responding well .....2nd dose of 3 day worming with Panacur ... worms seen after first dose and nothing seen since ! Loving his puppy food (our own food) and coping very well .. currently on measured amounts as he will over eat given the chance ! Healthy appetite for a growing boy! Very Responsive Alert little boy.. I still can't make his breed out so have done a DNA test and we await his results ... He is changing by the day in terms of appearance and…
Jake
Sunday 22nd August 2021
Jake continues to gain weight daily ❤️ His recorded weight on arrival was 10.8oz, he now weighs 20.25 (almost doubled his weight) so going in the right direction .. We have introduced him to our own puppy food soaked and ready for the days 4 hourly feeds combined with puppy milk. He is now taking this from a small bowl .. Body functions are good and all looks healthy. Jake makes the most endearing sounds. Wags his tail, Is becoming playful for short periods , loves his cuddles, and loves Dinky .. Another 3 days of worming due towards end of week... All in all the little one is doing great ...
Jake
Thursday 19th August 2021
Little Jake's future is looking positive daily... Yesterday he weighed in at 16.2oz .... A healthy weight gain since his arrival.. Thank you so much to everyone for your love and support for this little one .
Jake's story from the beginning
Tuesday 17th August 2021
Meet Jake.... Abandoned and left to Die ... There are no words !!! Jake came to us through RSPCA Surrey Woking & District Branch. He came to us last Thursday and was straight to our vet Yatton Vets .. A very poorly boy ! (We were expecting 2 but sadly one died) Recorded weight 10.8oz Our vet Ciara clipped around areas of matted coat to reveal puncture wounds on his left shoulder and also on his right side .. these were cleaned and left open to heal .. A very skinny Tiny little pup that looked out of proportion, large head , bulging eyes , and a heavy worm burden which has been treated. He is under a heat lamp…