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[ContentCollie]

Hello,I'm Claire and am owned by horse and ponies, cats, guinea pigs, ferrets and a rabbit. I love animals, and have a real passion for rescued animals.

I used to work (unofficially co manage really as it was only the owner and myself) at a boarding kennels that took overflow for a rescue centre. We were supposed to only take 7 rescue animals at any one time but we ended up having about 80% rescue 20% boarding. I loved my job, it was my dream job, emotional, rewarding, enraging at times but so worth it, but sadly due to financial reasons the kennels were closed.

Shortly after that I moved back home to Powys, Wales, and have had a baby. I am missing working with rescues, and although I don't have much spare time being a single parent, I am looking to offer a few hours a fortnight/week if needed to a rescue centre.

I have 25 years experience with horses, know alot about all sorts of small animals, particularly cavies, rabbits and chinchillas. I have a particular interest in dog agility (would also help me shift some of this baby weight I still have) and clicker training. Having had border collies my whole life and would love to offer my time, whether it be simply cleaning out animals, training or anything else.

I really don't know where to start as the only local place I knew of doesn't take volenteers as their insurance doesn't cover it. I really want to feel like I'm making a difference again. This will hopefully benefit, not only the animals but myself as I lost my beloved dog last year He was my freind, soulmate and cofidant. I miss him terribly, and think that spending more time with other dogs will help the healing process along.

I am on the Powys/Shrops border and am itching to get out there and start making a difference again.

[sanrossscot]

Morning, Merry Christmas and welcome to The Refuge.

There are bound to be people who know of places near you to help out at.

Pics of your furry family are essential though

[Marie Claire]

Hi Claire,

Hello, welcome and Happy Xmas You could always consider fostering an oldie if you have space! Also, I think but not 100% sure but we might have a Regional Co-ordinator for the Oldies Club in Wales who you could possibley link up with. Other than that, Im not in your neck of the woods but I'm sure someone else on here will have some suggestions of places near you. Good luck.

[ContentCollie]

Thanks for your replies everyone, and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

I'd LOVE to work with older animals, they get so overlooked hence why I've taken on so many oldies myself. I have taken on 3 older cats aged between 10 - 15 when they came to me. Sadly all have passed over now, 2 older collies aged 7 and 8 when we had them. One I took from a farmer who had tried to fix his leg himself with a bit of wood as a split as he was (in his words) too good to shoot, and left him tied up outside all winter with his leg like that. It cost nearly £1000 to fix his leg and was worth every penny, he was so brave. He took to my dad and they were together 10 years before the cancer in his toes, despite having some amputated was too much and he was pts. Again they've both passed on now and also 2 of the rescues that came in aged 16 and 17 when they came to the rescue, they were bonded and a home was very unlikely to come up so I fostered them for their remaining days.

I also have 3 rescue older ponies, the oldest was 23 when I took her on and she is 25 next may.

I would love to foster again, but as I have a young child(7 months) I doubt it would be the best environment for an older dog that wants a bit of peace and quiet but I'd love to help out.

I have experience with animals with 'defects' as I have a 3 legged cat, a cat with impared vision. I have trained 2 deaf dogs with hand signals, a bull terrier and a dalmatian. Also had a pony for 15 years that was blind in one eye and partually sighted in another. I sadly lost him a year ago to a brain tumour. I had a rescue guinea pig that I took on that had to have her eye removed after someone poured battery acid over her.

Sorry to babble, eager to start helping. I'll post some photos of my furbabies as soon as I work out how lol

[ContentCollie]

Thanks for your replies everyone, and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

I'd LOVE to work with older animals, they get so overlooked hence why I've taken on so many oldies myself. I have taken on 3 older cats aged between 10 - 15 when they came to me. Sadly all have passed over now, 2 older collies aged 7 and 8 when we had them. One I took from a farmer who had tried to fix his leg himself with a bit of wood as a split as he was (in his words) too good to shoot, and left him tied up outside all winter with his leg like that. It cost nearly £1000 to fix his leg and was worth every penny, he was so brave. He took to my dad and they were together 10 years before the cancer in his toes, despite having some amputated was too much and he was pts. Again they've both passed on now and also 2 of the rescues that came in aged 16 and 17 when they came to the rescue, they were bonded and a home was very unlikely to come up so I fostered them for their remaining days.

I also have 3 rescue older ponies, the oldest was 23 when I took her on and she is 25 next may.

I would love to foster again, but as I have a young child(7 months) I doubt it would be the best environment for an older dog that wants a bit of peace and quiet but I'd love to help out.

I have experience with animals with 'defects' as I have a 3 legged cat, a cat with impared vision. I have trained 2 deaf dogs with hand signals, a bull terrier and a dalmatian. Also had a pony for 15 years that was blind in one eye and partually sighted in another. I sadly lost him a year ago to a brain tumour. I had a rescue guinea pig that I took on that had to have her eye removed after someone poured battery acid over her.

Sorry to babble, eager to start helping. I'll post some photos of my furbabies as soon as I work out how lol

[reds]

Welcome to the Refuge

You could always help with home checks, I'm sure you will be contacted with ways you can get your feet wet again!

Congratulations on your baby.

[Laurel n Hardy]

hello & welcome

they're all mad here you know

Pics of your lot are compulsary btw

[Yantan]

Hello and welcome

I guess you have found the Oldies Club on here by now