Tuesday 31 July 2012

Hounds

Just look at our new additions. They are beautiful hound cross pups and are all waiting for their new homes.

Flora

Nivea

Ribbon
Yola
They are around 10 weeks old now and although look super cute we would ask any potential adopters to do their research on houndy types. They are known for following their nose rather than any instruction so can be very hard to train and rather stubborn. Although they are very good natured and make brilliant family pets.

To find out more about them please visit http://forum.fourpawsanimalrescue.org.uk/index.php?board=8.0

Thursday 26 July 2012

Update on Tara

Unfortunately Tara's cancer is too widely spread and it is beyond any sort of treatment. This lovely girl will spend the rest of her days with foster carer Zoe and family and be cherished until the end.

Tuesday 24 July 2012

Seasonal struggle

Sorry for the negative aspects of this post. It really isn't much fun having to report how difficult life is for us as an animal charity but unfortunately the summer struggle has begun.

When we can't find foster homes for the pound dogs we rent boarding kennel space so that the dogs are safe. Not only is this expensive, it also depends on how busy the boarding kennels are and in the summer with people off on their summer holidays space is in short supply.

The pounds are still overrun with abandoned and stray dogs and all of our foster carers are taking at least one dog into their care so they can be assessed for rehoming.

One such dog is Lady Tara who was found straying in a terrible state. She has a very large mammary tumour and we are waiting for results of her blood tests to see if it can be safely removed.

We have recruited some lovely new foster carers and are very grateful for the extra support but we always need more to enable us to save more poundies. If you can help please fill out a foster carer application form and we will arrange a homecheck for you. Click here https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dDEtVF9tc2xvQWRxMlZmWFFVWXRaaUE6MA

Tuesday 17 July 2012

Meet Ellie

Ellie is a five year old shih tzu. Before coming to us she spent her life in a kennel but now she has retired from breeding she is desperate for a loving home of her own.

She has come on leaps and bounds while in foster care but will probably always remain a nervous girl and although she is getting used to living in the home environment we think it is best if she is rehomed in a quiet household where there is a calm resident dog to show her the ropes. Children are also a no no - simply because she wouldn't be able to cope with their exuberance and noise levels.

Ellie has been overlooked and we just can't understand why.  She is a joy to have around, sleeps quietly at night, travels beautifully in the car and will continue to gain in confidence as time goes on.

For more information please visit http://forum.fourpawsanimalrescue.org.uk/index.php?topic=9355.0

Tuesday 10 July 2012

Four Paws Animal Rescue wristbands

For just £2 each, plus 50p postage you could help us raise vital funds and spread the word about Four Paws Animal Rescue.

These wristbands are a great way to let people know about us and come in our lovely FP purple.

Please visit this link to buy yours...http://forum.fourpawsanimalrescue.org.uk/index.php?topic=9605.0

While you're there order yourself some clothes too - they are great quality and a percentage of all sales go towards our charity.

http://www.waggitt.co.uk/acatalog/Four_Paws_Animal_Rescue_South_Wales.html

Wednesday 4 July 2012

Good news and bad news

Freddie with his poorly leg
Chou Chou with her leg pins
The good news is that little Freddie, the crossbreed from the pound, has found a lovely foster home so he's out of kennels and starting the journey to his forever home.

The bad news is we noticed that he wasn't putting any weight on his front paw and hasn't been for some time as the nails on that foot were considerably longer. After his foster carer took him to the vets for his vaccinations the vet assessed him and with x-rays discovered that the poor little man has had every toe in his paw broken.

In the vet's opinion this was a deliberate injury and would only have happened if someone stamped on his paw. Freddie would have been in considerable pain for some time. He has to go back to the vets tomorrow to find out the best treatment and currently his leg is in a splint. We are expecting a long and painful course of treatment for Freddie before he gets full use of his paw again.

As usual we will pick up the pieces but funds-wise we're having a rough time of it this year. What with van breakdowns and Chou Chou's major operation and another on the cards for little Freddie... 


Chou Chou has had her operation to repair her broken leg - see above. She is slowly having the internal pins removed as the bones fuse together. Luckily she remains with her foster carer while in recovery and although has a forever home lined up will not be able to live there until all of her pins are out. It is expected that she will have to remain in foster care for at least another 3 months so hopefully will gain in more confidence as she recovers. Currently she is terrified of going outside and panic wees at the slightest thing. 


If only dogs could talk eh?


Please, please if you can give something, however small, towards either of these babies' vets bills do so via Just Giving http://www.justgiving.com/fourpawsanimalrescue

Many thanks