FOUNDED 1973

AND EVEN MORE RESCUE 'HAPPY ENDINGS'

We all love happy endings and just thought we'd like to share a few with you below!

FREDDIE

Freddie is doing very well and each day becomes more of a true Staffy, i.e. thinks he is human!!

Bonfire Night last year, along with NY Eve was the only trauma as Freddie is really scared of the fireworks, he was so stressed and nervous.

I do believe though he was the most spoilt dog at Xmas and this will be repeated when we celebrate his "birthday" next week!!

We can not believe the difference in Freddie compared to one year ago, his character is so lovable and his looks are far better then Brad Pitt!!

Here are some more photos of his recent adventures....Toni, Hayley & Freddie x

DYLAN

He has settled in remarkably well up to now, and really become one of the family as we had hoped. He gets plenty of walks and plays really nicely with the boys (in HIS garden!!), and is enjoying obedience classes where he has made plenty of new friends. Dylan has become quite the local celebrity, he is greeted first and me second and loves any attention that comes his way.

ZAK

Just to let you know that Zak is fine. He seems really settled now. He has even stopped chewing things most of the time. He doesn't seem put out at all that he is left most days for part of the day. My job enables me to come home and check on him if I've got a really long day my husband takes him to work, unfortunately he has to stay in the car but at least he can see what's going on and gets let out now and again. In an ideal world I would stay at home all day with him but that's not possible. Anyway I always take him out for at least an hour every morning and a long run every evening. I can let him off the lead and he comes back to me when called unless he sees another dog and then he likes to go and say 'hello'. I don't allow this to happen if I see the dog first I put him on his lead. He is very friendly towards other dogs but if I don't know them I keep him on the lead. There is a cocker spaniel down the road whom he is very good friends with and they play until they drop. (It's great to see them together). I have been trying to get the book Ultimate Staffordshire Bull Terrier since you recommended it but have had no luck. I ordered it from Amazon but they couldn't get it I ordered it from W H Smith and they have just told me I need to go and get my money back as it is no longer being published. I don't suppose you know of anywhere I could get a copy?

I suppose you still have lots of dogs needing homes, it must be  heart breaking  seeing all these unwanted animals. I am so glad I  contacted you last year found Zak he is a super little dog. Thanks!

    BARNEY (WAS 'BOB')

Well, we've had a fun day and it's going great thanks. I've attached some pics of Bob for you so you know he's still alive after his first round with the biggest cat 'Goliath'! He's realised that the cats are in the back room behind the puppy gate but he doesn't go there every time we go into the hall so this is good. At one point though Goliath was coming up the hallway when we opened the door from the living room. So Bob, coming out of the living room met Goliath face to face. Bob did chase Goliath to the end of the hall but then goliath turned to face him at the end instead of going through the gate. They stood and looked at each other then Bob moved forward and Goliath hit him so Bob backed off and the cat, instead of going through the puppy gate, went back down the hall so the cat was not the least bit scared.  his tail was wagging. He wants to play, but is learning quite quickly what No means and I think within time will not have to be told to leave the cats alone. He comes away from the end of the hall when told to and I think the initial excitement of living with other animals will wear off. He sits and gives a paw (and you don't have to be holding a treat). He is the best! We've been for big walks and got some toys which he loves to play with.

BARNEY

Thought you might like to know that Barney has just one four rosettes at the Fete Scruff Dog show at the weekend, including best dog, 6 best legs and paired with a pointer a half of the best pairing competition.  How he wasn’t a shoe-in for the most beautiful eyes and wiggliest tail I have no idea! Local politics is all I can think of.   I demand a recount!!!!

BRODIE

Ref: Happy endings-Brodie,

Bill for 9 months looking after Brodie for you,

vets-£350.0 new fence: 3 panels @ £10  net curtains £30.00 Re turf rear lawn £150.00(now has more craters and bones than an ancient battle site) new garden seat cushions - 2 @ £15  assorted plants & other garden fittings £90.00 slippers 2 pairs £40.00 shoes 1 pair £50.00 please be good enough to pay at your earliest convenience.

Seriously though,she's a treasure we wouldn't swap for all the tea in Tescos.

Brodie is doing well and is eating properly now & has put on 3 kgs. of muscle, in fact, she's doing better than me out of this; we took her to Norfolk recently & it rained leaving the paths muddy, it took one pull on the lead to slide swiftly on to my bum! On another occasion I sprained my ankle while walking her & later stood on one of her bones-ouch! I tripped over her at the weekend and fell over with a full watering can (ugh!) and i now have to go to the nurse for treatment. ok I admit it , I'm just clumsy.   actually she's lying across both my feet now and keeping my toes warm. life is good. she's even made friends with some of the local dogs ,though she is still aggressive with strange dogs. We're taking her to Dorset in a couple of weeks for a holiday and I'll try to get a nice photo to send you. uh oh now she's snoring! keep up the good work.

DANNY (NOW FRANKY)         

    Tim and I brought Danny (who is now Franky) home and is adjusting quite well.  He was overly excited but is now calming down.  He is doing quite well with potty training.  He is also learning his new name.  We still have to work on basic commands but in time I am sure he will become a pro. 

Thank you again for giving us this wonderful opportunity. Tim and Kelly Miller

OSCAR

BELLA

Attached is a photo of Bella.  I can't believe we have only had her since April 06, seems like she has been part of the family for ever :-) She really is a lovely girl and settled in really well, she loves cuddles!  She can be a bit excitable around other dogs and although she is friendly she makes so much noise with her barking and whimpering that the other dogs think she is being aggressive.  We have therefore been very careful and have gradually introduced her to other dogs. 

BEETLE

RUBY

   Ruby and Snatch are also fine together so far. He grumbled once at her yesterday because she would stop humping him and was chasing him around. She is certainly not aggressive with it, she humps him for a few seconds then jumps off him and play bows, barks at him and tries running around in circles to make him play. Bless her, Snatch doesn’t do play fighting and she looks a little sad afterwards but will try again a little later. She got the message when he grumbled at her and left him alone. Ruby is eating Natures Menu dog food fine and has not shown any signs of stress. We have started her on glucosamine for her joints, same as Snatch. We are also going twice in the early hours for a walk before it gets too hot and twice in the evening when its cooler. Not far by any means, but enough to start her working a bit of the weight off.  All in all she is a adorable little or should I say big girl.

 HESKEY (NOW SAM)

Sam's settling in very well. He's been well trained and has no vices - so far anyway. Eating properly now and the kennel cough has just about cleared up, I think. Just back from the coast with him, its much cooler there. He's learnt to fetch from the water. I don't think he'd seen the sea before. Looking forward to some cooler weather so we can get some decent walks in.

SHINE (NOW STAMFORD)

Stamford’s getting on really well. We couldn't imagine life with out him, he’s really well behaved. He loves his walks and has made loads of new friends! I have some photos developed so will send some onto you. He is so boisterous and mischievous and he’s always into everything when his quiet we worry!!

SAFFY

Saffy is doing well and as I'm am getting better with my camera I thought I would send you another picture,  bless her

LILLY

Lilly is great thanks, she had a good Christmas and was introduced to the whole family, who loved her. We have been for some good walks with her and she has now got to the stage that she looks forward to going out every day. We think she is beginning to lose weight and she is much more active. Hopefully she will eventually cotton on that there is no point waiting for biscuits and sweets!  

 YOGI & NIPPZ