Staffie Smiles Rescue - September Update
Happy Halloween from everyone at SSR :)
Get ready for fireworks night!
Hopefully your pupper is like Stanley and enjoys the Fireworks but if not here is some tips from the Kennel Club:
Also Classic FM’s Pet Classics, the annual radio show to help you and your pet relax during fireworks season, there is us two special programmes from 5pm to 9pm on Saturday 2 November and Tuesday 5 November, when firework season is in its peak, for the most calming classical music.
- - Distract your dog from the noise by having the TV or the radio switched on.
- - If you're going to play music loudly, then make sure it's music that you're dog is familiar with and has heard you play before. You don't want your dog to link their fear of fireworks with a new type of music.
- - Try to act and behave as normal, as your dog will pick up on any odd behaviour. Remain calm, happy and cheerful as this will send positive signals to your dog.
- - Your dog might choose to hide under the bed or behind furniture; if they come to you for comfort, make sure that you give it to them. Ignoring your dog would only make things worse as they wouldn’t understand your withdrawal from them.
- - Always reward calm behaviour with dog treats or playing.
- - Never try to force your dog to face their fears – they’ll just become more frightened.
Also Classic FM’s Pet Classics, the annual radio show to help you and your pet relax during fireworks season, there is us two special programmes from 5pm to 9pm on Saturday 2 November and Tuesday 5 November, when firework season is in its peak, for the most calming classical music.
Kennel Sponsor
Dobby, King and Jaz have been doing really well in Kennels, we have had some new volunteers over walking them so they have been enjoying meeting new people. They are also enjoying all the new biscuits, muffins and fruit that has been coming there way to! We recently done a fundraiser for Kings behaviourist sessions and raised £500 so we are new exploring a behaviourist for King.
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)
You can also send our dogs in kennels some goodies at the below link.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/LZISQ1L76U5M?ref_=list_d_wl_ys_list_1
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)
You can also send our dogs in kennels some goodies at the below link.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/LZISQ1L76U5M?ref_=list_d_wl_ys_list_1
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/
Olivia - Kennel Break
Olivia for the last few weeks has been having a break from our Kennels thank you to our committee members and fosterers.
Olivia is a superstar she is so good in the home and is doing amazing with her dog reactivity, there is so much training going into Olivia behind the scenes and she is working her socks off, we are so proud of her!
Olivia is coming up to a year in kennels now, we are desperately looking for a home for Olivia. It has to be the right home for Olivia and we know that couch is out there for her to snuggle on.
profile - Olivia - HELP SAVE A LIFE, RESCUE A STAFFIE
Olivia is a superstar she is so good in the home and is doing amazing with her dog reactivity, there is so much training going into Olivia behind the scenes and she is working her socks off, we are so proud of her!
Olivia is coming up to a year in kennels now, we are desperately looking for a home for Olivia. It has to be the right home for Olivia and we know that couch is out there for her to snuggle on.
profile - Olivia - HELP SAVE A LIFE, RESCUE A STAFFIE
Vinted - Staffiesmilesrescue
We have recently set up our on vinted account, to sell donated items on behalf of the rescue.
You can find us at staffiesmiles rescue - come have a browse we currently have for sale dvds, books and children clothing.
If you do have any donations we can sell please let us know - every little helps and all funds go straight to our dogs.
Adopted Dogs
Some of our adopted dogs having fun in October 💗
Lots of Halloween fun and making the most of the mild weather at the beach or in the garden! training classes, new toys and coats whilst also enjoying lots of snuggles under blankets.
Lots of Halloween fun and making the most of the mild weather at the beach or in the garden! training classes, new toys and coats whilst also enjoying lots of snuggles under blankets.
October Adoption
Lucy has been adopted at the end of October - so its early days but she is settling in really well.
Lucy has been enjoying life in her new Home and has been enjoying the beautiful rural walks. Lucy is taking full advantage of the new beds and snuggles on the couch, she especially loves her new toy box and took herself straight there on her first night.
Huge thanks to Lucy's foster mum who Lucy has been with for a few months, Lucy arrived really stressed from the pound and was so overwhelmed, but thanks to her foster mum she has been ready to rehomed 💗
Lucy has been enjoying life in her new Home and has been enjoying the beautiful rural walks. Lucy is taking full advantage of the new beds and snuggles on the couch, she especially loves her new toy box and took herself straight there on her first night.
Huge thanks to Lucy's foster mum who Lucy has been with for a few months, Lucy arrived really stressed from the pound and was so overwhelmed, but thanks to her foster mum she has been ready to rehomed 💗
Bingo Night - Friday 8th November
Foster Homes Needed
We are in desperate need for Foster Homes, unfortunately we cant bring in anymore dogs as we have no kennel space or free fosterers.
Being a fosterer is a commitment but we are always here to support and will provide you with what you need. We need pet free homes, secure gardens and somebody around most of the days to let the dogs decompress, please see link below for more information. Foster a dog - HELP SAVE A LIFE, RESCUE A STAFFIE (staffiesmilesrescues.com) |