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July 2008 Happy Endings

 Contact: Ring Lisa at DogWatch UK
on mobile: 07952 665702

Happy Ending: Barney was transferred to Stokenchurch Rescue where he was adopted. They think he went to an agility home. (07/07/08)

BARNEY

History: After Barney was a stray originally taken to BDH, I was asked to help find a home for him.
Description: He is a tan & white, smooth coat JRT X. He is slim but well built, and is small/medium height. He is living in a foster home with another dog and two children. He lacks manners with dogs outside the home, but is fine once he gets to know them. Barney has an excellent recall and knows basic commands. He is very people friendly and very, very toy orientated.
Rehoming criteria: Barney will need a home where he can continue his socialisation and live an active life. He is a great prospect for agility.
Child friendly: Yes, currently living with a 2 year old and a 4 year old 
Able to live with cats: Not tested.
Age: 10 months
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Will be
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: No
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: £100 donation
Where dog can be seen: Birmingham, but can travel for the right home  (03/05/08)

Contact: Ring Richard Rabjohns on mobile: 07763 353857 or tel. 01884 258782. Email richard@rabjohns-farm.co.uk

Happy Ending: Bess has gone to a pet home where she is much happier without the sheep. (07/07/08)

BESS

History: Bess was bought as a working sheepdog puppy, but sadly she shows no interest in sheep.
Description: Bess is very loyal and attentive. An exceptionally athletic dog who loves playing with a ball. She is not yet house trained as she lives in a kennel and run.
Rehoming criteria: Bess is happy on the farm but I feel she would have an even better life if her energy was focused into something positive. I think she would really suit an agility home.
Child friendly: Yes
Able to live with cats: Okay with our cats but may chase if they run!
Age: 1 year
Sex: Bitch
Neutered: No
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: No
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: £80.00
Where dog can be seen: Tiverton, Devon  (03/05/08)

Breed:

Contact: Ring Lizzie’s Barn Animal Sanctuary on mobile: 07976 538588 (Fiona) or 07954 137761 (Olga).
Email: lizziesbarn@googlemail.com

Happy Ending: Blue, the blue merle from Lizzies Barn has been rehomed successfully, thanks to Agilitynet! (30/06/08)

BLUE

History: Blue previously lived in a shed, with free run of the garden.
Description: Blue is a stunning looking blue merle boy.  Believed to be from working type stock and as such needs to be working!   Blue has had a life of running free with very little control, but since being at the centre is now learning that to do what he is told is a positive thing.  He is learning well.  He has been clean since being at the centre, good in cars and has been to the beech!  He is good with other dogs, but like a lot of collies can start to herd when excited.
Rehoming criteria: Blue needs an experienced home who will continue with his training.  He needs both mental and physical stimulation.  He should be ideal for agility.  Blue loves food and is very toy fixated, so all the main keys for trainability are already in place. 
Child friendly: Not tested
Able to live with cats:  Not tested
Age: 2 years old
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Standard charity donation of £150.
Where dog can be seen: Kidwelly, South Wales  (23/06/08)

 Contact: Ring Fiona Gudgeon on tel:
01571 844600. Email: fionology@hotmail.co.uk

Happy Ending: Brutus has been rehomed to a working home where he will be kept very busy hurdling sheep. (07/07/08)

BRUTUS

History: Brutus came from working parents but a working home has not been found for him. He was the first born and largest of the litter of eight. I was there when he was born and have his weight chart and some photographs of his earlier days. His mum was in pup when she came to stay with me and remained until the pups were weaned. The mum and her unsold pups were then returned to the owner who lives in a remote croft.
Description: Huntaways are generally outgoing, healthy, intelligent, athletic dogs with superb stamina, equally happy at home chilling-out on the sofa or in the byre, my own two year old Huntaway definitely prefers the sofa! A good Black & Tan, Brutus has white chest markings and one white front paw. The breed can be can be quite leggy. Brutus is not yet house-trained as he has lived in kennels with other Huntaways and Collies since weaning. This little lad has spent a lot of time bonding with the other dogs rather than humans.
Rehoming criteria: His new home should be an active one where someone will coax out the best in him, let him flourish and grow into all that he can be. 
Child friendly: Little, if any contact with children
Able to live with cats: Yes
Age: 6 months
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Not yet
Vaccinated: Not yet
Micro-chipped: No
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: A modest offer will be acceptable.
Where dog can be seen: nr. Fort William, Argyll  (03/05/08)

Breed:

Happy Ending: Caddie has been adopted as a direct result of being on your pages. She has gone to someone who has been involved in agility for some years and he is looking forward to training her. We also had a second enquiry, again from your pages. Thank you so much for this very fine assistance in re-homing this lovely lady who was within 24 hours of PTS at our local Pound. Sue

CADDIE

History: Caddie was rescued from death row at the local Dog Pound by Four Paws Animal Rescue.
Description: She is a black and tan Kelpie with stunning good looks and crazy head attachment (fly-away ears!) She is fast, eager, obedient and already has basic obedience commands. She loves to work. Caddie is extremely well behaved. She is house trained and quiet overnight and is living with other dogs at her foster home. Caddie doesn't like motorbikes.
Rehoming criteria: A fun active home. A home visit is required. 
Child friendly: Yes
Able to live with cats: Unknown
Age: 6-12 months
Sex: Bitch
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: No
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Donation £90
Where dog can be seen: Newport, South Wales. (10/06/08)

Contact:  Email Pupsneedinghomes,  info@pupsneedinghomes.co.uk or ring tel. 01825 722308

Happy Ending: Re-homed (16/07/08)

FLETCH

History: Fletch is from an unwanted litter originally from Ireland. 
Description: Fletch is a black & white collie with a hint of spaniel. Very sweet natured and intelligent. He has started lead training, housetraining and basic commands.
Rehoming criteria: He is fantastic with other dogs and an ideal agility prospect. Fletch would like a fun, active family.
Child friendly: Yes, 6+
Able to live with cats: Yes, in foster with 3 cats.
Age: 4 months.
Sex: Dog
Neutered: No – will need to be done when old enough as per rehoming agreement.
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Not yet
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Set Donation of £130
Where dog can be seen: Newick, Sussex (23/06/08)

Breed:

Happy Ending: Fly (now Bob) has gone to the Cotswolds to a l2 acre horsey home - from the pound to paradise!

FLY

History: No history, he was a stray, picked up by dog warden and put into the dog pound. No one claimed him so we took him in to save him being PTS.
Description: He is a lovely collie, with a very sensitive nature. Fly comes across as having no problems to man nor beast. He is a very biddable dog. We believe he was farm bred and probably came from a Welsh farm. Fly would make a lovely companion as he is very much wanting and needing human contact.  As you can see he is a black and white with millions of spots and dots all over his white parts.
Rehoming criteria: Pet home 
Child friendly: Unknown
Able to live with cats: Unknown
Age: approx 4-5 years
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes (1st)
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Standard donation
Where dog can be seen: Warlingham, Surrey (21/07/08)

Contact: Ring Southampton Blue Cross, Bubb Lane , Southampton, HANTS SO30 2HL on tel. 023 8069 2894
www.bluecross.org.uk

Happy Endings: Jack has been rehomed to a young couple. (07/07/08)

JACK

History: Jack was re-homed as a puppy but was not given enough exercise or stimulation and was returned to us at 10 months old.
Description: Jack is a handsome black & tan Collie. He has a good ability to learn and enjoys it. He is very food and is toy motivated. He is a very bright boy and enjoys being with people and wants attention but unfortunately has learnt how to get it in the wrong way sometimes, by being demanding and a bit pushy, mainly when in the home. Since being back with us, we have put a lot work in on setting clear rules and control around play and Jack has responded really well and now has much better manners! He is a happy, friendly boy with everyone he meets and is also social with other dogs out walking, although h
Rehoming criteria: Jack needs experienced owners who will channel his energy into training. New owners will need to be as strong willed as he can be and set clear rules & boundaries in the home. He was a bit of a bully with the dog in his previous home so could only go to live with a confident, strong willed female. Basically he's a lovely boy who just needs someone who will keep him busy and stimulated, we offer ongoing behaviour & support.
Age: 1 year
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: £90.00 donation to Blue Cross
Where dog can be seen: Southampton Blue Cross, Hants. (03/05/08)

Contact: Ring Hayley Curd on mobile: 07866 262053

Happy Ending: Larch has a new home - a pet home with some fun agility. Apparently they adore him. He settled in immediately. Chalk up another one for Agilitynet!   (04/07/08)

LARCH

History: Larch originally came from the Animal Welfare Trust. He has lived happily with his new family for two years, but his teenage owner is now going abroad to work and the family doesn't feel that they can give him the time and attention that he deserves
Description: Larch is a black and white lurcher. He is a very gentle, good-natured dog who lives happily with cats and children of all ages, including toddlers. He has stayed with a family of four agility dogs when his own family has gone on holiday and settled down happily with them, including going to the occasional agility show as a spectator dog. He likes to play and be involved in whatever is going on around him but doesn't mind being left when necessary. He would make a wonderful fun agility dog that can join in the game while still being very undemanding and easy to live with
Rehoming criteria: A pet home would be just as welcome as a working home.
Child friendly: Yes, very
Able to live with cats: Yes
Age: 3 years
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Free to the right home
Where dog can be seen: Watford, Hertfordshire (27/03/08)

Breed:

Contact: Pauline at paulineavonwt@aol.com
Updates can be seen on www.irishretrieverrescue.com

Happy Ending: Lottie (now called Mia) has found a wonderful new home where, amongst other things, she will be doing fun agility. (24/07/08)

LOTTIE

History: Irish unclaimed stray. 
Description: Lottie is quite a small dog, perhaps a retriever x collie or sheltie. She is extremely energetic and bouncy with, apparently, no 'off switch' but she is also loving, intelligent and eager to please.
Rehoming criteria: She must have a home where her energies can be channelled and her brain stimulated. An activity like Agility or Heelwork to Music would be perfect.  
Child friendly: Yes, but would probably best with older children as she is so lively.
Able to live with cats: Unknown
Age: 6 months
Sex: Bitch
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Minimum donation of £150
Where dog can be seen: Copthorne, West Sussex  (19/06/08)

Contact: Ring Sarah or Hayley at The Blue Cross on tel. 01884 855291

Happy Ending: Lucy has been re-homed to a pet home. (08/07/08)

LUCY

History: Lucy came into the centre due to her previous owners feeling they were unable to provide enough time for her due to a family illness. She was originally from a farm where she was brought as an 8-week-old puppy. She has a good history around dogs and strangers, but no experience of young children.
Description: Lucy is a very energetic young Collie. She will need to be kept busy in her new home, both mentally and physically, and she does need further training and guidance. Lucy is sociable around other dogs and would benefit from further socialisation with other dogs. She could possibly live with another older, calm dog pending good introductions here at the centre.
Rehoming criteria: Lucy is looking for a home preferably in the countryside, with owners who can commit time to her energy requirements and further training and provide her with the constructive play and interactions she will greatly benefit from. She could live in a home with teenagers, however visiting younger children would be fine under supervision. She could be left on her own for up to 2 hours at present but this could be gradually increased to a maximum of 4 hours in a day. Lucy will make a wonderful addition to a training minded family wanting a fun, active companion.
Child friendly: Yes, better suited with teenagers.
Able to live with cats: No
Age: 6 months
Sex: Bitch
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: £70, donation
Where dog can be seen: Tiverton, Devon (28/04/08)

Breed:  Border Collie  

   Contact:  The Blue Cross, Parklands, Station Road, Topcliffe, Thirsk, North Yorkshire YO7 3SE. Tel: 01845 577759
www.bluecross.org.uk and click on the Thirsk Adoption Centre

Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 5pm
Closed Mondays and Bank holidays

Happy Ending: Lucy has found an active family home.

 LUCY

History: Lucy came to us because of her owners ill health.  
Description: Lucy is a very intelligent Tri colour Border Collie who picks things up very quickly. 
Rehoming criteria:  We are looking for an experienced border collie owner who has time to continue her training.  Lucy is very reactive and is eager to please. She is from working stock, highly active and needs an appropriate outlet for her high energy levels.  She is good with other dogs and could live with a confident cat.  Lucy has been around children so could live with a family.  
Child friendly:  Older Children 
Able to live with cats:  Yes, if confident cat 
Age: 9 months 
Sex:  Bitch 
Neutered: Not yet
Vaccinated: Yes 
Micro-chipped: Yes 
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes 
Cost:  Minimum £85 donation 
Where dog can be seen:  Thirsk, North Yorkshire (24/06/08)

Breed: Border Collie
Contact: Ring Val Philips at Valgrays Border Collie Rescue on Tel. 01883 624513
Email: valgrays@hotmail.co.UK
www.freewebs.com/valgraysbcrescue

Happy Endings: Mattie has gone to a pet home. Valgrays had four calls from the Agilitynet about Mattie. He was sooooo sweet.
 (17/07/08)

MATTIE

History: Mattie was a stray and was about to be PTS having been in the pound for seven days and we stepped in and had him brought to Valgrays.
Description: This little chap has had a terrible existence. His condition proved it. His coat had never seen a brush and it took us five hours to clean him up. He is such a sweetie. He put up with all the cutting, trimming, pulling etc. and not once did he growl or turn his nose up. We called him Mattie because it sums him up. This little chap is now washed and polished, and under all the dirt and matt he is a blue merle. We have shed tears on this little boy. He is great with other dogs, people and children. (More photos of Mattie on our web site.)
Rehoming criteria: A five star home now where he can be spoilt and loved. Mattie would be super for a family pet home. He trots around with us and is so obedient,. His lovely brown eyes were so sad when he came to us but now they are bright and happy.
Child friendly: Yes
Able to live with cats: Yes
Age: Approx 5ish onwards
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: standard donation
Where dog can be seen: Warlingham, Surrey (15/07/08) 

Breed:

Contact: Ring Lizzie’s Barn Animal Sanctuary on mobile: 07976 538588 (Fiona) or 07954 137761 (Olga).
Email: lizziesbarn@googlemail.com

Happy Ending: Because of Agilitynet, someone has taken Milo for agility.  (17/07/08)

MILO

History: This fabulous pup came from a family home where he was just too much for the owner, a young mum, to cope with. Then she had to return to work due to change in circumstances.
Description: Milo is friendly, affectionate, house trained, good in the car (but can be car sick, but this depends on the car and his travelling position – he has been fine in the Sanctuary car). Good with adults and children (he lived with a baby). Milo can be VERY bouncy, and wants to be on the go and play all day.
Rehoming criteria: Needs to be in home where his on the go attitude is appreciated.
Child friendly: Yes
Able to live with cats: Not tested
Age: Approximately 8 months
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Standard Charity donation of £150
Where dog can be seen:  Kidwelly, South Wales (23/06/08)

Breed: WDS

Contact: The Blue Cross, Burford, Oxfordshire 01993 822651, 07818013906 and ask for Ryan, Claire or Julie julie.bedford@bluecross.org.uk

Happy Ending: Mitch will be going to his new home this Sunday. He will be living 5 minutes from the sea so should be enjoying lots of beach walks soon.  (04/07/08)

MITCH

History: Poor Mitch has not had a good start to his life and we are now seeking somebody that will be able to offer him a permanent loving home. Mitch was born deaf, and added to this we think he has been confined in an environment that offered little stimulation. Because of this Mitch amused himself by pouncing shadows on the floor.  At first Mitch did this constantly, but with time and patience he has started to come out of his own little world and now actively seeks interaction with people and other dogs.
Description: Mitch is a delightful young dog. He is very bright and affectionate. He knows how to sit and give a paw, and is responding well to training with food.  He is also learning to respond to hand signals, so he has come a long way from the poor little chap that entered our kennels.
Rehoming criteria: Mitch requires a kind and active home. He is very athletic and with his light weight build and enthusiasm we feel he would go far in agility. Mitch won't be straightforward in a home, but with time and care we think he has a bright future.
Child friendly: Yes
Able to live with cats: He hasn't met any but would probably need to be taught not to chase them
Age: 6 months
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Not yet, but will be at our expense
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Donation.
Where dog can be seen: Burford, Oxfordshire (02/06/08)

Contact:  Email Pupsneedinghomes,  info@pupsneedinghomes.co.uk or ring tel. 01825 722308

Happy Ending: Re-homed (16/07/08)

OBIE

History: Obie is from an unwanted litter originally from Ireland. 
Description: Obie is a black & white Border Collie boy. He is affectionate and loving and has come on leaps and bounds in terms of handling. He has started his housetraining and is very good with other dogs.
Rehoming criteria: Obie loves learning new things and would like a home where he can use his collie brain.
Child friendly: Yes, 6+
Able to live with cats: Young enough to integrate
Age: 12-13 weeks
Sex: Dog
Neutered: No – will need to be done when old enough as per rehoming agreement.
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Not yet
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Set Donation of £130
Where dog can be seen: Newick, Sussex (23/06/08)

Contact: Email Friends of the Animals at FOAWales@aol.com. Tel. 01443 687467 or
mobile: 07814118820

Happy Ending: We are delighted to say that Paddy has now gone to a new home.  (10/07/08)

PADDINGTON (PADDY)

History: Paddington was one of three pups handed in as the owner could not find good homes. His two brothers Sooty and Sweep have found homes, but Paddy is still waiting. Paddy's mum was a very small, rough coated terrier and dad is unknown. All the pups were completely different although the same colourings.
Description: Paddy is a fab looking dog whose pictures do him no justice. He is a beautiful, rich tan with black. He has been living with a number of rescue dogs in a home and his only fault is that he can have issues with his food. He is fed separately but this could be sorted with time and training. Because Paddy lives with a number of rescue dogs, his housetraining will need some one to one. He loves to play, is a busy happy boy but has been overlooked. At a recent dog charity dog show, we were advised that Paddy would make a fantastic agility dog and we should put his details on here. Paddy is very agile which does mean he can gain access to places he shouldn't, like work surfaces and window ledges and he can be a bit of a thief but he is just a pup. We were advised by the agility people that Paddy is currently Small but may make Medium when finished growing.
Rehoming criteria: He will need a home where he would receive further training.
Child friendly: Yes, but probably better with slightly older children as he is very bouncy.
Able to live with cats: He does have a chase instinct so not advised although he is young so could be trained out of this.
Age: 22 weeks
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: No
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: We require a minimum donation of £120 for all dogs
Where dog can be seen: South Wales but we are happy to home all over UK as long as a home visit can be carried out  (03/05/08)

PHANTOM

History: Phantom came to the centre due to his owner's son being allergic to him.
Description: A handsome tri-colour collie, he is very friendly and intelligent. He can get bored easily but is very quick to learn. Phantom loves other dogs but he still needs to learn some manners around them as he can play roughly.
Rehoming criteria: Phantom is a typical intelligent young collie who needs to be kept stimulated much of the time or he uses his brains to get into mischief. Phantom would excel at agility, obedience, flyball or similar.
Child friendly: over 16 as puppy nips.
Able to live with cats: Yes, confident cat.
Age: 4 months
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: £120.00
Where dog can be seen:  Heavens Gate, West Henley, Somerset  (15/07/08)

Contact: Ring Jo Skidmore at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home on tel. 020 7627 9210 or email workingdogs@dogshome.org

Happy Ending: Quest has now been rehomed to a sporting home which is great news. (28/07/08)

QUEST

History: Quest arrived as a stray in May 2008
Description: Quest is a black and tan Collie type bitch who has bundles of energy so needs good stimulation to channel this and use her Collie brain constructively.
Rehoming criteria: We are looking for experienced Collie owners who are knowledgeable of breed traits. Quest is sociable with other dogs and could live with a mature adult dog aged 3 years+. She needs a stable, secure home in a semi rural/rural location.
Child friendly: Yes, Quest is only suitable to live with teens due to the need for consistency with training.
Able to live with cats: Not sure
Age: Approx 6-12 months old
Sex: Bitch
Neutered: No
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped