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February 2008

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Contact: Ring Carol Clayton on tel. 01935 850086 or mobile 07725 978721. Email: julcaro60@madasafish.com

Happy Ending: Just to let you know that I have found a very good home for Alfie, not in the agility arena, but with a lady who has been Beating for 15 years and is very much a dog person. She absolutely adores him after only 1 week! (15/02/2008)

ALFIE

History: Alfie was showing great potential at agility, before I fractured my ankle last July. I have since suffered from further foot problems, making it impossible for me to run Alfie round an agility course as he is very fast!
Description: He is a medium-sized Springer Spaniel who is loving, gentle, playful and biddable. 
Rehoming criteria: Alfie desperately needs a good loving home where he can receive lots of attention, and a chance to take part in agility as he needs the mental stimulation. As he is trained on all the equipment, he would make a good agility dog for a child if they have the patience for Spaniel moments.
Child friendly: Yes
Able to live with cats: Yes
Age: 3 years
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Donation to charity
Where dog can be seen: Marston Magna, Yeovil, Somerset (14/01/08)

Contact: Ring Maggie Spencer on tel. 01483 853042 (Bisley, Surrey). Email    lwm.spencer@ntlworld.com
Web: www.hightimbers.co.uk

Happy Ending: Amber has now found a home - an agility home. There was  lots of interest in her, so sorry to all who phoned and were disappointed.  (09/02/2008)

AMBER

History: Amber lived with a old lady who has now has moved into a flat without a garden so sadly could not keep her.
Description: Amber is a scruffy, lively excitable and very fast ball of fluff, and a very sweet little dog. She is a white and tan, semi long coated  Terrier cross.
Rehoming criteria: Amber would love a home that kept her busy,  as she jumps, runs and spins. This is a dog that would just love agility and is just full of fun.
Child friendly: Yes
Able to live with cats: Not yet tested
Age: 2 1/2
Sex: Bitch
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Donation to rescue £100.00
Where dog can be seen: Bisley, Surrey (26/01/08)

Contact: Ring Lisa Doody at Dogwatchuk on mobile: 07952 665 702 or tel. 0121 730 2623

Happy Ending: Very pleased to say that Archie has found an Agility/Flyball/Obedience home via Wiccaweys Collie Rescue (19/02/2008)

ARCHIE

History: Archie came to us as an unwanted X-mas pressie. He was bought from a farm and sadly for his owners he didn't come ready trained!
Description: He is mainly black & white and a very clever little boy. We have done a little training with him and picks things up very quickly. He will be very handsome and make a great agility/flyball/trials dog. Archie just loves to play with toys with people or other dogs. He is great in the car, crate trained and almost housetrained.
Rehoming criteria: We would prefer that this little chap goes to an active home who will understand the reality of living with a puppy with but the effort will reap rewards. An active home where he will be one of the family is just what he needs
Child friendly: Yes. He was in foster with a 2 year old and 4 year old with no nipping
Able to live with cats: Yes
Age:  12 weeks
Sex:  Dog
Neutered: Not yet old enough
Vaccinated: Yes, will have second Vaccination on Monday. His first owners didn't vaccinate?
Micro-chipped:  No
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: £85.00 (rescue)
Where dog can be seen:  Birmingham – But willing to travel for the right home (26/01/08)

Contact: Ring Wiccaweys Rescued Border Collies on mobile: 07905 203254. 
Website: www.wiccaweys.com

Happy Ending: Arnie was been rehomed last weekend. (27/02/08)

ARNIE

History: Arnie has come to Wiccaweys from his owners. He had been a Christmas present. Unfortunately his previous home didn't appreciate exactly how active, busy and intelligent a farm bred collie puppy would be.
Description: Arnie is a lovely little lad. He is good with other dogs. Arnie is a really creepy-crawly collie pup, who is desperate to bond with someone and learn. Arnie has lovely tri-colour markings, and his tri-colour bits are a gorgeous dark brindle colouring.
Rehoming criteria: Arnie would like a home where he can do something interesting please.
Child friendly: Yes
Able to live with cats: Yes
Age: 16 weeks
Sex: Dog
Neutered: No
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Donation.
Where dog can be seen: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire (20/02/08)

Contact: Ring Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Hog Lane, Ashley Green, Bucks HP5 3NX on tel. 01442-876009 or visit  www.chilternsdogrescue.org.uk

Happy Ending: Benjamin has just been rehomed into an agility home near Nottingham. (11/02/2008)

BENJAMIN

History: Benjamin was bought from a farm as a family pet and . Benjamin was reluctantly given to the Rescue Centre for rehoming because his family have had to relocate to a large town due to work commitments.
Description: Benjamin is a wonderful tri-colour Border Collie puppy. He is a friendly, well socialised pup without health or behavioural issues who has not experienced any abuse or mal-treatment. He is showing all the positive qualities of a Collie without the edge that make some dogs more challenging to live with.
Rehoming criteria: Staff at the Rescue Centre would love him to go to an experienced home with an owner prepared to take the time and effort to fulfil his potential as an agility dog. He could live comfortably with other dogs or as an only dog and although he has never met cats, he could be taught to live with one quite readily.
Child friendly: Has lived happily in a home with children aged 11, 7 and 5 years of age
Age: DOB 24 August 2007.
Sex: Dog
Neutered: No
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Normal adoption fees apply
Where dog can be seen: Ashley Green, Bucks

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Contact: St Giles Kennels, Wrantage, Taunton, Somerset TA3 6DJ.
Email: info@stgileskennels.co.uk
website: www.stgileskennels.co.uk
Tel: 01823 490333

Happy Ending: Billy has been re-homed.

BILLY

History: Billy came to us as a stray, so we do not know any of his history.
Description: Billy, a lively dog collie cross, is looking for a fun, active home. He is good with other dogs and would probably enjoy learning something new like agility or obedience and would enjoy going to training classes.
Rehoming criteria: Billy would like an active family home, where he could enjoy his life to the full.
Child friendly: Yes
Able to live with cats: Not yet tested.
Age: 1 year old
Sex: Dog
Neutered: No
Vaccinated: No
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: No
Cost: Fixed donation
Where dog can be seen:  Taunton, Somerset (15/01/08)

Contact: Border Collie Rescue, Binfield, Reading, Berkshire. Tel: 01344-450206

Happy Endings: Many thanks to everyone. The pups have all been found homes. (11/02/2008)

BORDER COLLIE RESCUE PUPPIES

History: These gorgeous little puppies have been rescued from a local farm in Wales. There may possibly be another three. We’ve been told - but cannot confirm - that two pups from a previous litter to the same sire and dam were competing in Agility at Crufts this year.
Description: 1 x tri colour bitch with speckled nose, 1 x tri colour dog and 1 x red and white dog. They are definitely not green!
Rehoming criteria: Working pet homes required with a view for them to take part in an activity to keep these busy little minds active, agility, flyball or obedience homes would be great.
Child friendly: Yes
Able to live with cats: Yes
Age: 5-6 Weeks
Sex: mixed
Neutered: No
Vaccinated: Not yet
Micro-chipped: Not yet
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Price on application
Where dog can be seen: Binfield, nr Reading, Berkshire (26/01/08)

Contact: Please email Vikki Bacchus at V.bacchus@sky.com or ring mobile: 07793 273001

Happy Ending: I have recently had my border collie Charlie on your website.  A lovely couple came today and took him home with them. Can I take this opportunity to thank you for all your help and support during this time. (17/02/08)

CHARLIE

History: Charlie was rescued as a puppy and his history is unknown.
Description: Charlie is a very handsome tri-colour border collie. He is very active, very loyal and a very excited young dog. He has basic obedience like sitting, laying down and speaking on command. Unfortunately as a single parent and a full time student, I don't have the time to take Charlie for classes or to give him sufficient exercise which he so craves. He can be possessive of his food.
Rehoming criteria: Charlie would love a very active home, where someone could teach him agility, maybe even use him as a working dog.
Child friendly: Yes, very. He adores my little boy and follows him everywhere. Well, more like rounding him up.
Able to live with cats: Charlie has lived with a cats. He is curious about them.
Age: 20 months
Sex: Dog
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: No
Micro-chipped: No
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Unknown
Where dog can be seen: Haverhill, Suffolk (08/02/08)

Contact: Ring Wiccaweys Rescued Border Collies on mobile: 07905 203254. 
Website: www.wiccaweys.com

Happy Ending: Dale went to his new home last weekend. (27/02/08)

DALE

History: Dale has come to Wiccaweys from Rochdale Dog Rescue. Dale was found straying and covered in oil. At first it was thought he may have been in an RTA, but thankfully after a bath at the vets no injuries were found.
Description: Dale is a very friendly, happy and bouncy pup. He is good with other dogs.
Rehoming criteria: Dale would love a home were he could do something like agility at a later date when he is old enough.
Child friendly: Yes
Able to live with cats: Unknown
Age: 6 months
Sex: Dog
Neutered: No
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Donation.
Where dog can be seen: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire  (20/02/08)

Contact: Ring Wiccaweys Rescued Border Collies on mobile: 07905 203254.
Website: www.wiccaweys.com

Happy Ending: According to the Wiccaweys web site Floss has gone to a new home. (21/02/08)

FLOSS

History: Floss is a highly intelligent pup who has come to Wiccaweys from Ireland. She and her siblings were dumped at the pound.
Description: Well, what can we say about Floss? She is fabulous! She is extremely intelligent, highly active and very motivated. Floss needs a home where she will be doing something, whether it be agility, obedience, flyball, search and rescue or working stock. She needs to work. She is definitely not a pet collie!
Rehoming criteria: I love her to bits, and could so easily keep her myself - but I must be strong and let her go out and make her mark in the big wide world. I want to see her name in lights, Wiccaweys Fabulous Floss - agility/obedience champion!
Child friendly: Yes
Able to live with cats: Probably
Age: 12 weeks  
Sex: Bitch
Neutered: No
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Donation
Where dog can be seen: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire (20/02/08)

Contact: Ring Jackie Kent, Rehoming Officer on tel. 0118 9895841 or email jacqueline.kent@guidedogs.org.uk

Happy Ending: Crystal has been transferred to another rescue and they have requested that she be taken off the Rescue Me page, presumably because they are confident of rehoming her. (08/02/2008)

CRYSTAL

History: Crystal was withdrawn from the Guide Dog puppy scheme at the puppy stage because she has growled at small children. She has not had any formal Guide Dog training.
Description: Crystal is a black, short-coated German Shepherd Dog. She is very good around the house and is a pleasure to live with. Crystal enjoys playing with toys and loves to retrieve. She is good with other dogs and enjoys their company. She can pull on the lead and will require further training with this but off lead she is well behaved and her recall is excellent. She is quite small and slender for a GSD and is very responsive to vocal commands. She can turn on a sixpence!
Rehoming criteria: Crystal would benefit from an active home where she will have the opportunity to learn new skills and keep her brain busy, agility would be ideal.
Child friendly: We are looking for a home for her where there are no resident small children. She is fine with confident teenagers.
Able to live with cats: Yes – very confident cats only. She will chase if a cat runs.
Age: 14 months
Sex: Bitch
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Unknown
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: £200 Negotiable for the right home.
Where dog can be seen: Wokingham, Berkshire (29/12/07)

Contact: Email 4Pawz&More Rescue at fourpawzandmore@aol.com or leave a message on mobile: 07951 769118

Happy Ending: Dex has been rehomed. (16/02/08)

DEX

History: Dex has sadly come into us after owners change in work led him to be left for hours in a crate. He is in foster with other dogs and four children 8 to 16 years old.
Description: Dex is a leggy brindle lad who is a very loving and eager to please dog. His mum was a Boxer and we think maybe dad was a Staffie? He adores human company and that of other dogs. He tends to think he is lapdog as previous owners did not let him on furniture for cuddles but on their laps. He is getting worked on with this as he is a bit of a heavy lad to hold. He will need work with his recall, however he loves to play ball and is always first to go fetch it, he just wants to be please all the time and would be ideal for agility. He is good in the car and is crate trained but only at night and for a couple of hours in day if needed. He has attended basic training class.
Rehoming criteria: He will need as secure garden and where new owner will not leave on own for hours at a time as he is only a baby. He is eager to please and would adore the one to one training that he needs. so is looking for someone who would spend time with him doing agility, flyball etc. He would love to be a second addition to a family and have someone to play with.
Child friendly: Okay but has not lived with toddlers.
Able to live with cats: He is not good with cats,
Age: 8 months
Sex: Dog
Neutered: No
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Normal adoption fees apply
Where dog can be seen: Dover, Kent (07/12/07)

Contact: Ring Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Hog Lane, Ashley Green, Bucks HP5 3NX on tel. 01442-876009 or visit  www.chilternsdogrescue.org.uk

Happy Ending: Emma has gone to a new home in the country which is offering some fun agility activities as part of her overall training. (19/02/2008)

EMMA

History: Emma was rescued from Wales just before Christmas. No prior history is available for her but her excellent temperament and behaviour suggest that she has not suffered any mal-treatment or abuse during her short life. 
Description: Emma is a B & W Collie who is amazingly calm and well mannered for such a young dog. She is just a little bewildered by her change in circumstances but keen to please.
Rehoming criteria: She is friendly with other dogs and would probably benefit from joining a home with an established dog or dogs. Emma is quite small and slight (currently about 17 inches at the shoulder) and fast on her feet so she may suit someone looking for a midi agility dog to bring on during the year. 
Child friendly: Unknown
Able to live with cats: Unknown
Age: 8-9 months
Sex: Bitch
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Normal adoption fees apply
Where dog can be seen: Ashley Green, Bucks. (08/02/08)

Contact:  Ring Lynn Pottage on mobile: 07852 313462 or email her on lynnpottage@tiscali.co.uk

Happy Ending: Fudge has her forever home at last! It took some time but she has been there for a few weeks now and is doing brilliantly. Lynn Pottage (24/02/2008)

FUDGE

History: Fudge was transferred to Valgrays Border Collie Rescue who put her on trial for two weeks with a new owner. This trial did not work out and she was transferred to Lynn Pottage for re-homing.
Description: Fudge is a lovely affectionate girl who loves cuddles and will curl up on the sofa with you and snuggle in for the evening. She is very laid back in a home environment but Fudge can be a little worried by strangers until she gets to know them. She loves to play with her toys and fetch is her favourite game, but most of all Fudge loves to run, run and run some more. She is fast, agile, athletically built - ideal for agility or flyball etc.
Rehoming criteria: She needs an experienced collie home and no children under the age of 12 to 14 years. You must be willing to meet and spend time with Fudge before she is rehomed.
Child friendly: Yes, as above. She's only had very limited interaction with children.
Able to live with cats: Will chase if they run.
Age: 20 months
Sex: Bitch
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Free to the right home, but preference will be given to people in the North West area
Where dog can be seen: Liverpool, Merseyside (20/02/08)

Breed: WDS

Contact: Ring Chilterns Dog Rescue Society, Hog Lane, Ashley Green, Bucks HP5 3NX on tel. 01442-876009 or visit  www.chilternsdogrescue.org.uk

Happy Ending: Gabby went to her new home yesterday. I am sure she will make an appearance on the Agility circuit very soon as she had been adopted by Val from Valgrays. (29/02/2008)

GABBY

History: Gabby was rescued from a Welsh pound quite recently. No history is available for her.
Description: Tri -colour WSD. Gabby is a very affectionate, high energy girl who would love to be more than just a family pet. She is very bright and quick to learn.  
Rehoming criteria: She gets on well with other dogs and, although her training is still at an early stage, she is making excellent progress and shows a huge amount of promise. An exceptionally attractive dog, she would be well suited to an experienced Collie owner.
Child friendly: Yes, older children
Able to live with cats: Yes
Age: 6 months
Sex: Bitch
Neutered: Not Yet
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes 
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Normal adoption fees apply
Where dog can be seen:  Ashley Green, Bucks.  (20/02/08)

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Happy Ending: Galahad has gone to an active home.  (08/02/08)

GALAHAD

History: Galahad and his litter were not sold so they brought them into Many Tears to be re-homed.                                                                                                                                    Description: He is a very cute, active and clever pup, with huge ears!
Rehoming criteria: We would like Galahad to go to an active home that has time and energy for a young puppy and who would possibly do agility with him when he is older.
Child friendly: Yes
Able to live with cats: Yes
Age: 16 weeks
Sex: Dog
Neutered: No, but must be when old enough.
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: Yes
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: Rescues set donation
Where dog can be seen: Haverfordwest, Wales (in foster) (26/01/08)

Contact: Ring Jemima Harrison at Black Retriever X Rescue on tel. 01672 811851 or mobile@ 07885 797656. Email: jem@blackretrieverxco.uk
More info at:  www.blackretrieverx.co.uk/Holly.html

Happy Ending: Holly has been re-homed.  (24/02/2008)

HOLLY

History: Irish poundie who has been in the UK for a year but now back in rescue following a failed rehome. She is currently in a foster home.
Description: Holly is a beautiful, medium-sized collie/spaniel/retriever x – a very affectionate, agile girl full of character, with a mind of her own and wanderlust in her soul.
Rehoming criteria: We’re looking for an experienced, active home with a secure garden. Holly is a gem who is terrific in the house and with other dogs. She has a wonderful temperament, but she’s also a self-sufficient escape artist who needs to be convinced she can trust you. She is bold, swift and nimble, smart and very quick to learn. She has excellent basic obedience and has shown lots of aptitude in a beginner’s agility class. Strong leadership and firm boundaries will win this girl over.
Child friendly: Yes
Able to live with cats: No
Age: 2
Sex: Bitch
Neutered: Yes
Vaccinated: Yes
Micro-chipped: No
Flea sprayed & wormed: Yes
Cost: £165 adoption fee
Where dog can be seen: Dorset (20/02/08)

Contact: Email 4Pawz&More Rescue at fourpawzandmore@aol.com or leave a message on mobile: 07951 769118

Happy Ending: Hooch has been rehomed. (16/02/08)

HOOCH

History: Hooch is the last of four hand rear Border Collie pups. Sadly his mother was only a baby herself and could not cope with being a mum and tried to kill her own litter.
Description: Hooch is a typical little puppy, full of fun and mischief. He adores being into everything you do. Loves people ok with cats although does like to see if they will play with him and my one does have a game or too of chase with him and winds him up! He is in foster with other dogs and pups, he is crate/house trained and being fed a natural complete diet of Arden