Lydford

Hi, Well the title says it all really...where can I buy a 'I need a home' coat and / or bandana from...for my foster dog to wear? Thank you

Gus, Ollie and Cocoa have all now found their new homes - but Louis and Tom are still looking Here they are 'looking'....Tom is the shy one at the back . They do need to be homed as a pair as they are close to each other. Please ring or email as above if you would like to know more.

This can now be closed thank you - Jeremy has found his new home

This can now be closed thank you....Mindy has found her new home

Hi, RSPCA Stafford Wolverhampton and District Branch have the following pedigree cats looking for new homes; Gus a 6 year old male British Blue Ollie an 8 year old male British Lilac Colourpoint Cocoa an 8yr old male British Chocolate Colourpoint Louis and Tom 8 year old male Blue and Cream British Shorthaired All of the boys came from the same home and had to come into the branch because their owner has sadly passed away. They can be seen at www.rspca-staffordwolverhampton.org.uk Ollie and Cocoa could be homed together as could Louis and Tom. If you are interested in any of the boys please pm me or ring 07504 793921 or email [email protected]...

Hello again Trixie ...looks like you have had your hair done...don't you look pretty. I helped to transport Trixie and can confirm she is a smashing little girl who seems a lot younger than her years. What was really cute about Trixie was the fact that although I had only met her once before prior to the transport day, when we were waiting on the service station for the next transporter I popped to the 'ladies' leaving hubby holding her..when I was walking back she spotted me from a distance, even though it was busy, and her little tail started wagging which I though was really sweet. She is a lovely dog...good luck Trixie in finding your new home.

Thank you all for taking the time to give me so much detailed feedback and so many very valid viewpoints. You can be sure I shall be passing them on. I knew I could rely on you Fugees to tell it 'like it is'....... Thank you x

Hi everyone, Thanks for all the interesting and valuable replies....never expected to get so much So any last minute thoughts or comments before I close my 'poll'?

Hi, I have recently started work for a local vet who is wanting to increase customers. There are a number of other vets in close proximity to the one I work for. Being very naive and as someone who has never had much contact with vets before, except for yearly boosters for my dog (fortunately I have a healthy dog), I did tell tell them that although they are supposed to love animals most vets are seen as being mercenary (although I appreciate they have a business to run), and most appear dull, functional and cold. But maybe that is just my experience! (and maybe I wont have my job for long!!) but I thought I would ask you Fugees: 1) what makes one vet practice stand out from another and 2) what would make you consider changing vets I have the following points to consider: A) Convenience - location and opening times B) Sense of caring C) Links with Animal Charities D) Parking availability E) Cheap prices F) Friendliness of staff G) In house facilities for operations H) The same vets I) Ability of vets J) Attracitiveness of waiting rooms K) Community Interest - i.e talks at shools etc. Are any of those in your top 3 for choosing or staying with your vet? If so which 3? (Just the letter will do) Also are you able to say what would attrect you to move from the vet you currently use? Thank you for taking part.

Here is Mindy...she is gorgeous, very affectionate and friendly and gentle. She came into our RSPCA branch as a stray and has been waiting patiently every day, waiting for a visitor to see how much she has to offer despite her age, which we estimate to be around 10 -12 years. She has no health problems. She would love to find a nice comfortable home to spend her days, where she can share the love she has waiting to give with the person who is lucky enough to see her as the lovely cat she is. Here is what she would like to say about herself; Hi I am Mindy. I am waiting patiently everyday for someone to choose me. I am a lady of 'a certain age' and I am frightened I will be overlooked as people seem to like the younger cats more. I am a lovely tabby girl. The lady at the cattery says I am adorable and very friendly. I had no home at all and so was bought to the Branch so that I could be found one. I am about 10 - 12 yrs old. Can you offer me a home, where I will be loved and safe. If so please ring my carers and ask about me. Thank you Mindy x We are happy to rehome Mindy anywhere in the country, as long as potential adopters are able to visit Mindy to collect her. If you would like to know more about Mindy please contact Kate at RSPCA Stafford Wolverhampton and District Branch on 07504 793931 or at [email protected] Thank you

Hi all, I too live in Stafford and can walk to Cannock Chase from my house..unfortunatley if we have another walk on there I would not be able to bring my dog Spike as he is a bit anti-social with other dogs....maybe I can borrow a dog friendly one from somewhere! Just to mention as well I am the Regional Co-ordinator for Oldies Club for Staffordshire and the West Midlands so if any of you in those areas would like to get involved with helping out Oldies Club in someway please PM me I am tyring to get a group of us together for events this year - starting off with a Meet and Greet at Pets at Home in Stafford on January 24th - helpers very welcome. But would love to meet up with a folks simply for a walk over Cannock Chase

Hi, We are told that a black and white cat (we are not sure at this stage if it is a boy or a girl) turned up at a builders merchants yard in Willenhall, West Midlands about 6 weeks ago. As it is a builders yard it could have come from anywhere in the country on one of the lorries. Apart from its distinctive black and white markings the other very distinctive feature is the fact that it has only 3 legs, with one of its front legs amputated. It is also wearing a gold coloured collar. It is not microchipped. Fortunately some very kind people at the yard have been looking after it making sure it is fed and safe...it even has its own duvet now! We have been asked to help today and we will be taking it into the Branch in the next few days when we have an available space but if you have lost a cat fitting this description please ring RSPCA Stafford Wolverhampton and District Branch 07504 793931 or email [email protected]

Hi everyone...thankyou for all your suggestions. I did try the bin bag but it all rustled and crinkled so much when he was getting up and turning round that I dont think he was getting much sleep!!!...and to be honest it was quite funny...he had that look on his face that said, 'What the.......has happened to my bed!' Maybe I just need to find some different bin bags, which aren't so cheap and nasty!...but will have a look at the waterproof covers on the sites sugested.

My wonderful oldie Spike, who is 13-14ish has started to have a few problems at night resulting in a wet bed (Not often, just now and again)...does anyone know of a waterproof cover I could buy that would fit around his 'mattress' in his dog bed and which I could then put his ordinary zip up cover on top...similar to childrens bed protection covers. I can find protection pads but nothing that fits around the whole mattress. Thank you

Well done ...you are putting me to shame as well.....but isn't it great news

I have only just read this but am sending you and Spike lots of and positive thoughts. My dog is called Spike to...so my Spike hopes your Spike is well soon

Yes that happened to me too last night...thats why I ended up posting about lost dog Inra 3 times ! x

Ooops - Sorry didnt mean to post this 3 times! If someone could close two of threads that would be great.

I have just read about the 'Inra' the lost dog on the RSPCA Derby website. Please anybody in the Derby, Belper, Heanor and Ilkeston areas please read this story on the following link ; http://www.rspcaderby.org.uk/adoption/gall...?g2_itemId=1498 It is heartbreaking and I think they need all the help they can get to find this poor dog. Thank you

Hi everyone, As you may be aware Oldies Club have now appointed Regional Co-ordinators to help raise the profile of Oldies Club and its aims in local areas. I am the Regional Co-ordinator for West Midlands, Staffordshire and Shropshire area, but I am posting this on behalf of all the Regional Co-ordinators across the country. If you want to help Oldies Club and all the dogs in its care now, and all the dogs that will need Oldies Club support in the future please register your interest, by adding your details on this thread or by PM to the relevant Regional Co-ordinator, who are as follows (with Refuge names in brackets) : Wales - Abby (Abby) Scotland</FONT> - Debbie (in the process of registering) Wiltshire, Somerset and Dorset - Val (rufus the wonderdog) Essex - Jules (Tempest) Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire - Cher (ranirottie) Surrey - Marie-Claire (Marie Claire) Staffordshire, Shropshire and West Midlands - Kate (Lydford) We will all be very happy to hear from you no matter what support or time you have to offer - whether you are able to help at events, help with advertising, know of people (or even yourself) with particular skills - ANYTHING!!! We just want to hear from you if you want to help Oldies Club and its dogs in ANY shape or form. On a personal note for the Midland area I hope to build the support up here as Oldies Club is not too well known in this area... so come on all you Midlanders lets go for it and do the Oldies Club proud!!!!!!!!! On behalf of the Regional Co-ordinators, thank you and we all look forward to hearing from you, and will contact you soon

I need a new mousemat but rather than buy one in town I would like to buy one from a dog rescue. I have been looking but cant find a dog rescue that has one in their merchandise for sale section. Anyone out there?

Hi Fee, She could try contacting the Border Collie Trust at Colton Nr Rugely which is fairly local to Stoke on Trent. They may be able to help with a suitable behaviourist suggestion http://www.bordercollietrustgb.org.uk/

This is Jeremy - he needs to be a house cat as he is deaf. He is very friendly and purrs a lot! My name is Jeremy. I am 5 years old. I was bought in by an Inspector as a stray. I was very bedraggled and in need of veterinary treatment for an abcess on my face. I am now receiving that treatment. I am deaf - and was finding life very, very difficult on my own. So now I need to be a house cat, in a peaceful household, where I will be safe and secure. Can you help me find my confidence again, and feel safe? We will consder rehoming Jeremy anywhere in the country, subject to a Home Visit, if the potential adopter is able to visit and collect Jeremy. Jeremy is in the care of RSPCA Stafford Wolverhampton and District Branch. For more information please email [email protected] or ring 07504793931.

Hi everyone, The treasure has been hunted down and found. Oldies Club is pleased to announce that the winner of the Oldies Club Treasure Hunt is Ethel Robertson. Congratulations Ethel. Enjoy your prize Also a big thank you to everyone who entered and everyone who helped raise funds for the Oldies Club - Thank you, Thank you, Thank you

This is fantastic stuff - and fantastic pictures to match. I am just sooooo jealous as I wasn't able to make it. I am glad you all had such a great time.