Today we had two new arrivals and although thats not unusual what is, is the arrival of four Border Collies in the last few weeks! This is particularly sad as we find that Border Collies often dont fend well in traditional rescue kennels and the sight of a Border Collie bouncing of the walls of…
Author: Moira
A Vets Plea….
This status update appeared on Facebook a couple of weeks ago, and I thought it would be an interesting thing to re-post. Thanks to Helene and Rosa for the translation, which will appear on Facebook when this link is shared. “I’m a vet. Some details changed or omitted for anonymity purposes and because I’ll get…
Pocket Picked Today!
Well today the weather was nice, lots of dogs were walked and there was one adoption! Today tiny Pocket, a ten month old Cavalier Kings Charles was adopted! When Pocket arrived we were sure that this tiny cute girl would soon be reclaimed. Of course Pocket wasn’t identified so all we could do was hope…
Three Adoptions, Despite The Weather!
Despite the horrid weather today we had three adoptions! Paterson, a handsome Shepherd cross was spotted on our website by a young family and after taking him out for a walk and ensuring that he got on ok with their children, they reserved him and after a visit to the vets this week for a…
Happy Ever After For Kaiser
Most of you will remember our excitement a month or so ago when our long timer Kaiser was adopted and will also remember our devastation when he was returned a week later because he chased their cat. Of course we had explained that he wasn’t good with cats but the family were confident that they…
A Home For Willy….After 22 months!
After yesterday’s sad news of Blanca’s return , today we have wonderful news. Willy our handsome nine year old Shepherd cross has found his forever family after 22 months at the refuge and Foxy who has only been with us a few weeks also left! Willy was abandoned at the refuge in April 2012 and…
Dog Owners Of The Future – Our Children
Last week we blogged about therapy pets in an old folks home but this week’s blog looks at the education of our future dog owners! These are our children and it is of utmost importance that they are taught how to respect all animals from as early an age as possible. Children need to learn…
Therapy Pets
Last week we posted a picture of Sake, one of our ex SPA dogs, working as a therapy dog in an old folks home on our facebook page and we were surprised at some of the comments, so tonight’s blog is to explain the role of a therapy dog and also the benefits to both…
Our ‘ Pawsitive Future’ Appeal !
In the next few weeks five of our lucky dogs will be on their way to a wonderful Association in the South East of England where they will stay in luxurious kennels where they have lots of kennel staff, trainers, volunteers and all set in 50+ acres of countryside! We are delighted to be working…
Toilet Training a Pup
Today the refuge was closed so tonight’s blog is on a subject that we are asked a lot about, toilet training pups! Just like everyone has opinions on potty training children you will get lots of advice from everyone about toilet training your pup but at the SPA we recommend using crates to give the…