Peachy Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 I've just spoken to a lovely lady at the kennels called Carol. Brian is about 12-14 years old, she thinks. He is no longer kennels and is currently being fostered in the Portsmouth area. He is being fostered with other dogs and gets along fine. The household also have cats but he hasn't seen them yet. Apparently he's quite 'chilled' in the house so she's hoping that they can do some more work with him and test his cat tolerance. They are keen to find him his own fireside on a permanent basis. She said he's been through an awful lot and was in a terrible state. I have told Carol about the Rufuge and suggested she pops along to say hi. She was pleased to hear there are people who care She has particular problems with getting help in her area, particularly with greyhounds and staffies again. I've left my name and number with her (probably not much help as I'm not very close) but I hope she calls if she can't get online or needs some help. They get no funding for ongoing care for their dogs and end up paying out of their own pockets. She sounded really nice and she clearly really cares about her dogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cycas Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 Oh, I'm so glad to hear he's found a fosterer, poor old chap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jemimap Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 He's yummy Is it me or does he sound like an Oook dog? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurie Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 (edited) Hi Just joined specifically to talk about Brian. A lady called Emma rescued four lurchers from a very abusive home. She kept one. I fostered and then failed and kept another The third has gone to a good home and the fourth to Lurcher Link. Anyway, this lady has seen Brian and volunteered to foster him. But she needs rescue back up. Which she is hoping to get soon. Brian doesn't have a foster home yet. Emma spoke with Carol in Portsmouth yesterday too. She meant that he is going home with a kennel maid at nights which isn't a proper foster home. We would have had him to join our other lurchers and Shiloh Shepherd as a forever home but can't take an un castrated male in our home. And, I believe he is prob. in too poor a condition and too old to take the GA for castration. So as far as I am aware, that is the current situation. Hopefully this lovely old chap who has tugged everyones heart strings may be sorted soon. I will post when I know more.. Laurie Edited November 14, 2007 by Fee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurie Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 sorry i posted the same thing twice, but the forum wont give me permission to edit and delete it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fee Posted November 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 Hi Laurie, and thanks for joining to update on Brian, he has really touched a few hearts here. I was pleased to hear he was in a foster home, but it sounds as though it's not as straightforward as that. I assume that as Porstmouth kennels are a council pound they are not able to provide rescue back up for foster homes - have any rescues been approached to see if they can provide back up for him? Poor lad, I really hope something can be sorted for him soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 Is Emma in the Lake District? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurie Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 Hi everyone. Quick reply. They are cutting off our electricity in a mo for the day to do some work. Yep, Emma is in the Lake District. We have contacted a few rescues. Waiting to hear more. Gotta dash and make breakfast before no electricity. Will post electricity willing tonite if updates. Laurie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurie Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 OMG emma just sent email saying Tailends is doing Rescue Back up so she can now foster Brian. How good is that. :jumpy: :jumpy: :elefant: :partytime: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 That is EXCELLENT news!!!!! Keep posting so we can see how Brian is getting on. When is he going to Emma's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fee Posted November 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 Fantastic, Tailends really are stars Please keep us updated if you hear any more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toddsmum Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 Brilliant news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoT Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 Fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazyhound Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 Fantastic news. Thank you Tailends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurie Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 Just to say I'm back on line. Emma is all set to foster now - even transport run has been arranged. BUT she cannot get in touch with the lady, Carol at Portsmouth. Now Emma is wondering if someone else has claimed him. So Emma is just waiting for Carol to get back to her so Brian can be transported up North. Really hoping there is no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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