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ENTROPION...
Wednesday 1st April 2020
Entropion....Where the eyelid rolls in towards the eyeball, causing fur and eyelashes to damage the eyeball. Left untreated entropion can cause severe pain and scarring of the eyeball. Holly the red Cocker Spaniel came to us aged 11 weeks old with severe Entropion in both eyes. Both top and bottom eyelids curled inwards and her eyes were little slits on arrival with weeping eyes! She underwent 3 tackings on both upper and lower lids over a period of 4 months and became known as Holly AKA Betty Boo with her blue Tackings! She has gone forward and is now a licenced Police Dog with Avon & Somerset Police and is now known as PD Holly. Baxter the liver Cocker Spaniel…
Bella
Tuesday 31st March 2020
Many of our followers will remember Bella the beautiful Roan Spaniel who had us so worried the end of January with Toxic Poisoning! The journey was horrendous ..Bella was placed on Critical Care.... Many days and nights spent crying over this girl and on two occasions I was told to have the phone by my bed... Jill Mears, Ruth Lamb, Lin Iddon were my shoulders to cry on during this awful time and all 3 were 100% supportive , encouraging , and hopeful ...An appeal from my heart went out one night before I went to bed .. I did not know what to say ... but I was amazed and humbled to see that overnight £2,500 had been donated…
Maisie
Monday 30th March 2020
Maisie scores the hat trick ...All dogs that were out on trial pre Covid 19 Lock down have been adopted... This stunning girl has been adopted by a lady knowledgable of the breed, Pre the trial period we were able to go for a walk together with the previous owner and also introduce another dog on the walk so we could see how Maisie adapted to other dogs which was important for the person adopting to see.... This afternoon we have spoken and I am pleased to say it's a match. This was a difficult decision for the previous owner to make and it was important they were involved and having told them the good news this afternoon they are delighted. Once restrictions…
Rosie
Sunday 29th March 2020
Beautiful Rosie has passed her trial period with a wonderful couple who have a lot of time to spend with her.... Rosie took a long time to gain trust and to know everything would be ok.. The fear she had of other people was sad to witness, and I think I said at the very beginning when she arrived she looked as though she had the weight of the world on her shoulders.... I became very close to Rosie and Peter did say I could keep her...but she needed her own family and lots of love coming her her way.... Rosie is a very deep dog with an incredible personality and will give her all to her new owners. They…
Jimmy
Friday 27th March 2020
Jimmy has been on trial for the past 2 weeks (Before all the restrictions were put in place) This morning I heard what I was hoping to hear ..Jimmy has his own family and a new best friend in Biggles .. Home choice for Jimmy is perfect, he has settled and adapted so well and loving his new life. He is becoming his own dog, developing a cheeky fun character and is very loving.. He now has security, love and trust in his life and I am proud to have played a small part in his short life.... Pictured here with his new family and Biggles and with his friends on holiday with me in Cornwall (Feb this year) Jimmy you are one very…
Registered Charity
Thursday 19th March 2020
Amidst all the doom and gloom with the Coronavirus (Covid-19) We have something very special to announce ...... Over the past 8 months we have been working hard to become a Registered Charity. There are people that charge a fee to do this for you but we felt that fee was best spent on the dogs we work with ... therefore we went through the process of application ourselves. We have satisfied the Charity Commission and today received our Registered Charity Number Thank you to my husband who worked tirelessly on our application and also fellow trustees for becoming part of a united team ready to expand. I am so very proud ... My passion has turned into something wonderful and Buddy's name…
Holly
Tuesday 17th March 2020
A Massive THANK YOU to this wonderful woman Maralyn who provided a lovely quiet, warm home for Holly for 9 weeks in which to recover after her operation for IOHC on both legs. Holly is ready to be upwardly more mobile and yesterday enjoyed meeting up with the pack again. Maralyn You have been absolutely amazing and we Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything you have done.
Holly
Tuesday 10th March 2020
Holly underwent surgery on both front legs in January. (IOHC) She has been on complete rest. Last week she had laser treatment and acupuncture and yesterday she started the first of many Hydrotherapy sessions at Chapel Farm Rehab..(We are fortunate to have this amazing facility so close to us) Holly coped really well and took everything in her stride....
Ruby
Sunday 8th March 2020
Never under estimate the age of someone!!!!! On arrival the gentleman of the house met me with a firm handshake and a fabulous warm smile and said she's in there and really excited...Ruby followed me in and straight in to the arms of an equally warm smiling lady as though she knew this was her special day! Pip the resident 8 year old Spaniel and Ruby made friends immediately..... I was intrigued to meet this lady as she made me laugh on the phone when I asked had she thought about the future of Ruby should anything happen to them health wise and her reply was 'oh yes I have been reading all about you and the dog will come back…
Rosie
Saturday 7th March 2020
This Beautiful girl went on her 2 week trial today.... Major 'OUCH' moment as I have worked with Rosie for a long time, I have seen her fears and watched her build in confidence and physical strength ..... Her biggest fear is People which tells you a lot. Her future will be all about TRUST in order for her to move forward, also the people handling her are experienced and knowledgeable of the breed recognising the potential within . I feel this home she is in has everything to offer her. Look out for a further update
Maddy (now called Skye)
Monday 2nd March 2020
Fabulous home choice for Maddy (now called Skye) Wonderful Trial Period and a resounding Yes from all the family. This morning it was great to see how well she had settled and how happy she was. It was as though she had been in her new home forever. The dogs get on well and also extended family dogs. Skye enjoy every minute of every day in the knowledge your future is secure in a loving home forever.
Jasper
Sunday 1st March 2020
Jasper was a very popular boy...He went to his new home last Friday and they called today to say how well he had settled and that he would be staying. Jasper is now living on an Estate and will be trained as a Gundog...he bared an uncanny likeness to a dog they had recently lost. This little boys life has completely turned around, from the scruffy flea infested worm ridden dog that arrived here to the stunning handsome boy he is today having gained weight and muscle he now looks more in proportion. Jasper your life has now begun....you have so much to look forward to with owners that love you. I am so pleased to have helped you move away…