Dagobert is the last pup from the famous five litter. He is a 9 week old beautiful setter cross and we hate the idea of him being left and growing up in the refuge. We know his mum was a setter and we think that his Dad may have been a spaniel or collie. He…
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Adoption of Helda, Freddy and three pups..
This morning, before the refuge was even open, we had the adoption of Helda. This 6 year old German Shepherd was bought at pet store as a pup but spent most of her life neglected at the bottom of garden. She arrived at the SPA in November 2017 and had little interest until a family…
Spot light on our teenagers…
We all know that pups should be socialised, taken out and about, introduced to lots of people and situations but not all pups are that lucky! Some are taken as cute puppies and as they mature are ignored, allowed to roam and arrive at the Scpa as teenagers who have had little training. Some pups…
Adoption of Karadoc….
Well today has been a cold miserable day so when the refuge messaged to say that our DRC sponsor boy Karadoc had been adopted it certainly cheered me up! Kardoc arrived in August as a stray and why its taken so long for him to be adopted is anyone’s guess. Perfect on the lead, calm,…
Help us with our ‘Hot Dog’ challenge….
As many of you know we have concrete kennels and in winter they get VERY cold. As most of our kennels are outside it’s a terrible struggle to keep the dogs warm. Of course, they have a cosy blanket but even so its very tough for the young, elderly or more delicate dogs. Last year…
The story of Dylan McMullen…
Dylan came to us last year in the autumn. We picked him out just by looking at the pictures on internet and then we just know that’s him. So one day we went there asked for a walk with him together with Moira, he was pulling a lot on the lead but very happy to…
Adoption of puppy Diamant…
Well Darcey was right in yesterdays blog, we did have an adoption today! Today puppy Diamant left with his new family. He hadn’t been with us long at all which is what we all hope for pups! When pups arrive, they are checked over by the vet and are of course identified and vaccinated. They…
Adoptions of Paco and Mulan…
When Paco arrived at the ScPA in October it was his second stint with us. He had been adopted as an older pup but was returned due to divorce. He is certainly unique with a Sharpie head, a long body but short legs! He is a friendly, steady boy who is fine with other dogs…
Adoption of Clifford…
When Clifford first arrived at the refuge he was a very scared and flighty boy. Some people underestimate how quickly a scared dog full of adrenalin can move and although he was adopted locally he managed to escape within 24 hours! It took many volunteers to eventually catch him and without their dedication, goodness knows…
All they want for Christmas is free…..
Everyone loves presents, even dogs. But what does your dog really want for Christmas this year? Does he want a new bed? How about a nice shiny collar? Perhaps a new sporty harness? Unlikely, but luckily for us all they really want is free! One major thing a dog craves is attention from his favourite people!…