So many gems!

As some of you may know, I've gone back into rescue work part time, and met so many wonderful staffies and staffie crosses! I can't believe some of their stories Two in particular have stolen my heart.

This girl, Daisy, is 10 and was in a family of 4. Daisy had a horrible time and was punched, kicked, and beaten by the whole family, children included. She was only fed when remembered and never walked, made to stay in her bed when in the home. Despite this, although she's a little worried, she loves everybody and is such a bright, funny, cheeky little girl! She's such a busy body and loves her walks. If I didn't have Bug she would be on my sofa! Absolutely fallen head over heels for her.





The other is Barney - he is 2 years old and sooo gorgeous. Barney was brought into the rescue because at 2 years old he was on his 5th (yes, 5th!!!) home and when they didn't want him they took him to the vets to be destroyed. Barney is a little manic at the moment but is learning the ropes and has made some firm doggy friends at the centre. He is having a meet with Bug in the next few weeks to see if they can be adventure buddies. Just look at him!

Barney has stolen my heart poor daisy no dog deserves this awful how folk treat their dogs

Oh I know, Rach. The kennels are full of gems, each and every single one of them just gems. But why do so few people see this side of them? It's a tragedy, isn't it?

And I'm not just talking about the staffies, although there's a stupidly high proportion of kennel spaces taken up by them and they often have the worst stories. But each dog is special, if only people would see.

I'm smitten by Gunner at the moment. He's a big rottie x , just so gentle and loving, yet playful at the same time. But he's a transfer from another centre so has failed to catch anyone's eye yet.



I'm so pleased you're back to doing what you do so well, Rach. Those gems need you, and I have a feeling you need them too.

Is the rottie crossed with lab? Gorgeous

It's heartbreaking hearing their stories and seeing them in kennels, every dog deserves a loving home

That's why I could never work with a dog rescue organisation - I'd be round these ****'s houses with a baseball bat, I swear to God.

Those Staffies are gorgeous, Barney is amazing looking.

Mia05 wrote:Is the rottie crossed with lab? Gorgeous

I'm not sure to be honest, but my guess is a rottie x gsd.

That's why I could never work with a dog rescue organisation - I'd be round these ****'s houses with a baseball bat, I swear to God. wrote:

Yes, it does make you want to do unspeakable things but by helping out, whether it's just from time to time or on a more regular and committed basis like Rach you are doing what you can to put some of the wrongs they've done right. And one side of helping the RSPCA is when you know that an owner is being prosecuted, or better still gets prosecuted.

I meant to say, Rach, they are fab photos. Did you take them?

Just had a look at the guide dog and gunner certainly has german shepherd now u mention is. Yes they are great photos

Beautiful dogs, my heart goes out to Daisy - who could do such a cruel thing? She's so adorable, well they all are. I do hope they find lovely homes soon they deserve it xx

Thank you for your lovely comments. It does hurt seeing these poor little dogs, and it does make you feel resentful and angry - those feelings are why I quit my job in rescue last year and started working with people, to try and build that relationship back up and see the good in them. Now i'm back part time, and still working with people.

Definitely do need them Liz. Gunner looks like such a gentle soul! I can't claim the photo's as mine - Ruth, who runs the rescue took them. I'm so in awe of her, she does so much!

They are both beautiful, I really hope they find loving homes, why people think it's acceptable to have a dog and beat it makes my blood boil

Looks like Barney may be coming into foster here, if Bug accepts him. Ruth feels that he needs a little more one to one but loves his female friend at hers, he's very friendly and fine to be left which is a plus! Just need to train him with the basics and recall etc.

Great news, hopefully Bug will accept him and they can have great fun together. Hope all goes well.

Fingers crossed! Spent a few hours with him yesterday and have seen him off lead playing with other dogs. He prefers females, hasn't shown any aggression to males but gets a bit worried if they're too boisterous with him. He's such a big baby really, I accidentally trod on his toe and he squealed and then licked me to death! Happy little chap out walking, walks past dogs no problem. Fine with sheep. He's completely full of beans, so hopefully will be able to keep up on our walks, and hoping to get him into swimming. He knows sit and is a bit of a Velcro dog so recall isn't a problem as he doesn't really leave your side! Got a good feeling and very excited to train him, just hope he passes the Bug test on Wednesday!

hope he passes bugs keen eye rachel