Staffie Smiles Rescue - July Update
Olivia - Update
Some big news at SSR that we were able to place Olivia in
a temporary foster home, so she was able to have her operation to have her eye removed.
Olivia handled the operation like a champ, you wouldn't even think she had anything done! She has had a great recovery, thanks very much to her incredible foster mum.
We have been able to really assess Olivia whilst in her foster home as well, she is such a bright cookie! she loves learning and has all her commands down to a T, she has really impressed us all!
Olivia is brilliant in a home, she is house trained and has been left for up to an hour with no issues, Olivia is a bit fearful around men so we have been using this as a training approach & having positive experiences, once she realised men were treat dispensers it was all good!
There has been lots of walks when quiet, were we have worked on her lead work and also plenty of sniffs and getting used to being out and about. There has also been time at secure field for Olivia to unwind and play with her toys, she enjoys a good game of fetch.
@BullerzK9Training have also came out to assess Olivia's reactivity with dogs, we know have a plan in place to address this and to also muzzle train Olivia, any new home would have our full support in behaviourist help with Olivia.
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a temporary foster home, so she was able to have her operation to have her eye removed.
Olivia handled the operation like a champ, you wouldn't even think she had anything done! She has had a great recovery, thanks very much to her incredible foster mum.
We have been able to really assess Olivia whilst in her foster home as well, she is such a bright cookie! she loves learning and has all her commands down to a T, she has really impressed us all!
Olivia is brilliant in a home, she is house trained and has been left for up to an hour with no issues, Olivia is a bit fearful around men so we have been using this as a training approach & having positive experiences, once she realised men were treat dispensers it was all good!
There has been lots of walks when quiet, were we have worked on her lead work and also plenty of sniffs and getting used to being out and about. There has also been time at secure field for Olivia to unwind and play with her toys, she enjoys a good game of fetch.
@BullerzK9Training have also came out to assess Olivia's reactivity with dogs, we know have a plan in place to address this and to also muzzle train Olivia, any new home would have our full support in behaviourist help with Olivia.
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Dogs in Kennels
We have launched our Kennel Sponsorship - from £10 a month you can sponsor Jaz, Dobby, King or Olivia.
Kennel fees are a huge expense for a small charity and these funds will go towards kennels, medication, vet bills, behaviourist support whilst we get our dogs ready for their forever homes.
Please head to the link below to find out more information and how to become a Kennel Sponsor.
KENNEL DOGS - HELP SAVE A LIFE, RESCUE A STAFFIE (staffiesmilesrescues.com)
Kennel fees are a huge expense for a small charity and these funds will go towards kennels, medication, vet bills, behaviourist support whilst we get our dogs ready for their forever homes.
Please head to the link below to find out more information and how to become a Kennel Sponsor.
KENNEL DOGS - HELP SAVE A LIFE, RESCUE A STAFFIE (staffiesmilesrescues.com)
Pets at Home
Did you know that you can sign up to Pets at Home - Pets Club and pick Staffie Smiles Rescue as your nominated charity.
By picking us as your nominated charity we receive pets at home vouchers which we spend on dogs in our care from bedding, food, toys ect!
Please see link below on how to sign up:
https://previp.petsathome.com/
By picking us as your nominated charity we receive pets at home vouchers which we spend on dogs in our care from bedding, food, toys ect!
Please see link below on how to sign up:
https://previp.petsathome.com/
Adopted Dogs
Some of our adopted dogs having fun in July 💗
There has been plenty trips to the beach, fun in the loch, meeting new friends, new toys that just explode!, stealing mums crisps and of course plenty of naps!
There has been plenty trips to the beach, fun in the loch, meeting new friends, new toys that just explode!, stealing mums crisps and of course plenty of naps!
Foster Dogs
Storm and Lucy are currently in Foster Homes - they are looking for their Forever Homes 💗
Storm is 8 years old, she is such a funny & cheeky character. Storm loves her walks, playing with fur sister Libby and playing with her toys. Storm can be left in the house and is non-destructive, please see her profile below for more information.
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Lucy is 10 years old and came to SSR from the pound, Lucy is enjoying her walks and she loves a lick matt. Lucy is enjoying having a garden to potter about in and can be left in the house and is non-destructive. Lucy also loves a good snuggle, please see her profile below for more information. Lucy in the last week has been able to walk with another dog, she wasn't really that interested in him! we will keep exposing Lucy to dogs.
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Storm is 8 years old, she is such a funny & cheeky character. Storm loves her walks, playing with fur sister Libby and playing with her toys. Storm can be left in the house and is non-destructive, please see her profile below for more information.
profile - Storm - HELP SAVE A LIFE, RESCUE A STAFFIE (staffiesmilesrescues.com)
Lucy is 10 years old and came to SSR from the pound, Lucy is enjoying her walks and she loves a lick matt. Lucy is enjoying having a garden to potter about in and can be left in the house and is non-destructive. Lucy also loves a good snuggle, please see her profile below for more information. Lucy in the last week has been able to walk with another dog, she wasn't really that interested in him! we will keep exposing Lucy to dogs.
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Fundraising
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One of our volunteer's Zara who has an SSR dog and helps out with our kennel dogs, is raising money for SSR. Zara always provides treats for the dogs and plenty of cuddles. Zara is doing an open water swim to raise funds for us. f you would like to donate please head over to the link below & thank you Zara for choosing us 💗 https://www.justgiving.com/page/zarah-pattison-1716452963222?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fzarah-pattison-1716452963222&utm_source=whatsapp&utm_campaign=pfp-whatsapp |
Adoptions
Ace, Mabel & Rocky have all been adopted in June 💗
Ace has settled in really well to his new home and his dad says he is a very loveable boy, there has been many trips to the parks were Ace enjoys trying to chase birds.
Mabel is enjoying her new life with her mum and dad, they can't imagine life without her! there has been loads of new toys, cuddles on the couch and new walks to enjoy, Mabel even had her first splash in the loch!
Rocky is loving life at his new home - there has already been many trips to beaches, country walks and meeting the extended family! Rocky has even made doggy friends, he particularly loves meeting his friend Wilbur for some zoomies!
Ace has settled in really well to his new home and his dad says he is a very loveable boy, there has been many trips to the parks were Ace enjoys trying to chase birds.
Mabel is enjoying her new life with her mum and dad, they can't imagine life without her! there has been loads of new toys, cuddles on the couch and new walks to enjoy, Mabel even had her first splash in the loch!
Rocky is loving life at his new home - there has already been many trips to beaches, country walks and meeting the extended family! Rocky has even made doggy friends, he particularly loves meeting his friend Wilbur for some zoomies!
Kennel Build
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We had some exciting news in June, we took delivery off our bespoke Kennels! Kennels is a huge expense for us and of our team members has very kindly donated a piece of her garden and we will have kennel space for 2 dogs going forward. In July we have had the fencing built around the kennels to secure them and give the dogs some outdoor space, we know need to sort the ground and the kennel floors need to be sealed and painted. These kennels will help us save vital funds, but it will also be in the best interest of our harder-to-rehome dogs. Especially those who would benefit from a quieter space and being closer to our volunteer team for walks and cuddles everyday. Our behaviourist will continue to visit on a regular basis for training and rehabilitation. Please note, that this is not a permanent solution for long-term dogs, our intention is very much to rehome these dogs once they are ready to be rehomed. We know this is a big ask of our supporters. Especially as you've already shown us so much generosity in these difficult times. Any donation towards our kennel build is greatly appreciated. Staffie Smiles Rescue is fundraising for Staffie Smiles Rescue (justgiving.com) |