Judith gsd Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 I was notified about this poor dog a few days ago, the dog is howling at night because he is lonely. I took Bella with me to "suss" him out. He immediately dropped to the floor if she got too close. His owner told him no to be so silly etcetera, and gradually we were able to get closer to them. At one point I walked her towards the dog's flat he had "a go", I feel he would soon improve with other dogs in his own time. The owner says he is fine with children, don't know about cats, as he has none. He seems great with people, and the dog likes to go and sit with the older folk outside the flats when he gets the chance. He is fed on Bakers he has never seen a vet (luckily appears in reasonable health), never had a vaccination, and is of course, unneutered. He is aged about 9-10 years, and the present owner has had him for 7 of those years. I have been asked to try and help with finding him a new home, as the present owner does pop in to walk and feed him a couple of times a day, and clearly seems to like the dog (up to a point). The owner is now living with his ladyfriend who is wheelchair bound and has 2 over friendly Jack Russels, and the other collie dog cannot cope with them. I have suggested a crate, but I think in his head, his decision to rehome him is easier. Any suggestions for this poor dog, who has a lot of life left in him would be very welcome. Sorry, couldn't get all pics due to the image hosting site being down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merledogs Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 Have you tried getting in touch with Wiccaweys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReikiAnge Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 Poor dog, very glad you are around to try to help While you are trying to help find a new home for him, could the owner at least get him off Bakers and onto a decent food? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judith gsd Posted September 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 I did tell him he would be a different dog if he did that - suggested Burns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylor Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 Contact Wiccaweys Hes lovely x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safneo Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 Judith, is this boy in Coventry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judith gsd Posted September 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 Judith, is this boy in Coventry? Yes he is in the Canley area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safneo Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Any update on this boy Judith I hope that he has found someone/somewhere to get the attention he deserves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceredigion Animal Rescue Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 Have you tried Gill White Border Collie Rescue nr Reading? I know she is busy (aren't we all!) but she may be able to squeeze him in somewhere. D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judith gsd Posted October 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Have you tried Gill White Border Collie Rescue nr Reading? I know she is busy (aren't we all!) but she may be able to squeeze him in somewhere. D Bless you for suggesting Gill, I telephoned her yesterday (as soon as I saw the post above), and she said if he is neutered before, she would take him! Thank yo so much for your suggestion, I will need to see if there is any transport going down towards Gill, Binfield, Berkshire, RG42. I am taking him for his operation on Tuesday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safneo Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Thats brilliant news! I will PM you. x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judith gsd Posted November 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Rocky has had his operation, and was quite a good boy, he has to go for a check up in a day or so. The stitches are the sort that dissolve, so it shouldn't be long before he is ready to start a new life! All we need to do now is work out when and how to get him down to the rescue lady! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judith gsd Posted November 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 I handed this dog over to a local rescue yesterday, he is going into foster (a house with 10 acres) for a while, until a forever home can be found for him. That will be better than his first life living in a shed, then a flat and now a new start. I was met with a farewell committee (the neighbours who had before been disturbed by his howling, and were keen to see him move on from that awful situation), they shed a tear as he was about to be signed over. But now it is onwards and upwards for him, and I would love him to be in a new home for Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safneo Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 Great news! Be happy boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReikiAnge Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 I'm so glad he's been found the chance of a better life - well done Once he's ready for a new home, you could suggest the rescue he's with contacts Oldies Club to have him listed on the website for rehoming? http://www.oldies.org.uk/submitanoldie.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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