Welcome donation

We have been voted as Asda's Community Life Chosen Charity and receive £200. That is a huge help to us.

Thanks for thinking of us!

Was that our summer?

The nice weather was short-lived! It hasn't deterred adopters though and we are very happy to say that many of our dogs are reserved or have gone to their new homes already this week.

One of those dogs who is off to her new home on Thursday is Chou Chou. It has been a long road but finally she has had the metalwork removed from her leg and is now needs to build up the muscles. Obviously the care will continue in her new home but her patient new owners are aware of this and can't wait to have her with them. She will also have a new name but we don't know what it is... well, her foster carer does but she's not telling.... yet.

We have had a few events on the go recently with a stall at Blackwood Carnival, a weekend at the Big Cheese so if you popped along to see us then thank you for your support.

Just a reminder: If you have put in an application for a dog, applied to become a volunteer or anything else please bear with us. We try to process all the paperwork as quickly as we can but also have to juggle paid employment, family and care of our own pets.

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

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.

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

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

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