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Millie – Border Collie – Rainbow Bridge

We were made aware of a pair of dogs living in terrible conditions – their owner passed and the wife was no longer able or willing to care for these dogs.  They have lived in a kennel outdoors their whole lives and have never had the kindness and care they deserved.  

Millie is 12 – she has numerous health problem we are addressing slowly (bad teeth, arthritis, poor fur condition, ear problems and the list goes on) She has been a working dog – and as such was never walked on lead or use to wearing a collar.

Her kennel mate was a Patterdale Terrier – so we took the two as a pair – but they do not need to be rehomed together.  

What we have learnt about Millie – she is the sweetest most gentle dog – she just wants love and attention – she will walk well on lead – but follows you if off lead – she has been fine with all dogs and could benefit from a companion in her new home

She is an old girl – so we are looking for a retirement home for her.  Somewhere calm where she live out her days with love and affection.

She will require a lot of veterinary care to get her right – so please go to our donation page if you wish to help towards her costs.

if you are interested in providing her a forever retirement home please go to our FAQs page and complete our questionnaire 

These are the kennels she was living in:

 

we will add more photos as we get to know her and has had more tic in kennels

Gryff – Welsh Terrier – Rainbow Bridge

Update:  It is with a heavy heart we have to let our supporters know that Gryff has passed, he will always be remebered for his spirit and stubborn Welshie ways.  

 

Update 2025

Sadly Gryff has found the move to a home environment very difficult and despite all our best efforts he was not able to settle.  We will be doing a new description for him and his needs – but at the moment he has gone back to his routine and what he is comfortable with.  We do not stop trying to find a home for a dog – but sometimes they needs are very specific and it will take more time.  Gryff really needs an older person, living on their own and that is happy for daily walks and pottering in the garden – Gryff is very much a one person kind of boy.  He does suffer with separation anxiety and will howl – so that would need to be considered – so neighbours may not appreciate being serenaded – it is not what we hoped for Gryff but we will stand by him and keep trying – he is worth it.

In the interim if you would like to help with his monthly costs please consider donating – we would appreciate it and Gryff says Thank you x

 

Update – January 2024

Sadly Gryff has returned to rescue.  He was adopted and much loved.  He was a wonderful companion but sadly his owner had a life altering condition and was no longer able to properly care for him.  He has returned to rescue as we give life time back up for all our dogs.  You can see his write up from before below.  We do know he is a lovely dog – he walked well on lead, travelled well in car, could be left – a well behaved chap and really just needs the right home.  He stills needs to be an only dog in the home (he is fine with other dogs and has friends outside) – he is a cuddly dog and just enjoys life.  His condition is much better managed and we have got the medication level working for him.  He does like to dig – typical terrier – so that needs to be understood and you must like help digging holes in your garden or furniture!  he can be easily diverted – and put his energies into something more acceptable.

If you feel you are the right home for Gryff please let us know.

Previous details ….

Please say Hello to our new Terrier SOS family member- this is the lovely Gryff

Gryff came to us as his family’s circumstances have changed – and this was proving to be too much for him to adapt and adjust to.  His family care for him very much – but realised they could no longer offer Gryff the calm environment that he desperately needs.  This has not been an easy decision for them- and we at rescue felt for them – but agreed that he needed a different home environment.

Gryff is a lovely Welsh Terrier – he is 5 years old, fully vaccinated and with full vet history.  Gryff originates from the UK and we have his full history.  He is now in kennels in Norfolk and is adjusting very well. 

Gryff has been diagnosed with epilepsy and is on medication for this.  He manages well, loves his food and treats and chews.  He is a very affable chap.  On walks, he can be reactive on lead to other dogs.  He has lived with dogs, but he would cope much better as an only dog and having humans to himself and he will only be rehomed to a dog free house.

He enjoys his walks, he enjoys people company, he travels well in the car, He has been clipped on a regular basis (he can be sensitive over his feet and face – so any prospective groomer would need to be patient and kind).  

He loves being with his family, will follow you round, get involved in your activities and also help landscape your garden.  He can be left for short periods – but fundamentally would like someone around most of the time.

Gryff has developed a few ‘quirks’ – some very typical of the Welsh Terrier breed and some not.  HOwever, we will discuss further with any suitable applicant.  Any family would need to visit him in NOrfolk at least a couple of times prior to adoption.

He cannot live with cats, small furries or young children.  

If you feel you can provide him the loving home he deserves – please complete a Homing Questionnaire – thank you

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Hada – Wire Fox Terrier – Rainbow Bridge

Sadly Hada contracted Parvovirus in the perrera – and despite our best efforts – the illness took its toll on her and she passed away.  We are heartbroken – we were not able to give her the family she deserved.  We only  take comfort that she knew love and care – if for a brief time 

We have just agreed to take this poor sweet dog.  She was a stray and ended up in the perrera in Santander – she is approx 5 years old and a female fox terrier

She is now in foster and we will be getting updates and more information.  But on first impressions she is sweet – fine with people and dogs.

She is in Spain and will travel when a suitable foster/adoptive home is found

This is the photo we were sent – we had to get her and make sure she finds the perfect forever home 

Barney – Wire Fox Terrier Male – Rainbow Bridge

As you know we take on dogs that have special requirements – and we work with them with the hope of getting them ready for their own forever home. But for some dogs – they just need to stay with us as ‘sanctuary’ dogs.

Many of you know Barney – Barney came back to us after his owner suffered life altering surgery. He went into foster but his behaviour (Mostly his barking) became difficult to manage. He then moved to another foster – he was improving but London isn’t exactly a perfect environment for a dog that found it difficult to manage his noise. He had several interests and one possible adoption – but it always failed because his barking eventually became unmanageable. He was moved to a foster that is in a rural area, has a lot of land for him to mooch about in – and he is doing very well – in fact his barking has come right down to minimal levels. He has great food to eat, a lovely sofa to snooze on and a human to call his own. He has been in foster for 2 years. In this time we have tried to find the perfect fit – but to no avail. We have decided that we couldn’t risk moving him now and it would not be fair on him anyway.

So he has become our latest sanctuary dog – he will remain part of the Terrier SOS family and will live out his days in foster with his costs covered by rescue. He will continue to write his Blogs and keep his followers updated – we do love our terriers and the ‘special’ ones get to be our sanctuary dogs.

Barney has blogged again!  Please do go visit his blogs – he likes to update the world on his latest adventures and you can get a measure of the type of boy that he is – he is still looking for the RIGHT family.  He has done so well in foster – but we would hate old habits to come back – so any family would need to be able to visit (possibly a few times) to ensure they get to know him and understand his quirks.  He is adorable and we love him – but a typical terrier in many ways – also a very active boy despite his age!

https://wirefoxterrierbarney.blogspot.com/

Update (April)

Barney has been in foster now for longer than we would want – it he needs the right home because he really is the loveliest dog.  But his ideal home would be where he is the ONLY DOG (he doesn’t like sharing his humans) and as he is 11 – we feel trying to adjust to too much change at this age would not be fair on him.  He has done so well with his barking and his separation anxiety – and the right family would continue this.  He is the best companion and also super bright as he has started his own Blog

You can also follow his escapades on our Instagram or Facebook pages.

Barney has had another Birthday day and is spending the lovely sunny weather in the garden helping plant strawberries – or not as the case may be ….

Update (27 June)

Barney is a lovely dog – we did have him reserved pending checks – but sadly the family had a change of circumstances and it wouldn’t be suitable for this lovely boy.  We feel he is ready to go to the right family – but they really need to listen to him and let him live life his way.  He is safe in foster and will continue living life with love and cuddles.  

 

Update (25 April)

It was Barney’s 10th Birthday and even though we are in lockdown – this doesn’t mean you can’t have a Pawtee and cake (well Butternut Dog Food cake).  His foster threw a party for him and he had his foster pals helping celebrate (but not eating his cake as that was all for him!).  We know next year, his new family will ensure he gets a bigger cake and more presents

 

Update (30 January)

Barney is continuing to improve – he had a holiday with his foster and was able to be on his own without the extra dogs.  He is a lot happier having his own humans and not competing for his toys or sofa!  He managed a 3 hour car journey with only one stop – and did very well.  Our volunteers are delighted and want a home for him that follows what we are doing with him.  It has had a huge positive effect on his level of anxiety – so we would really like a dog free home for him – he doesn’t have a problem with dogs – but would want a home of his own.

He is a delightful companion and he loves his people.  

 

Update (11 December) –  Our foster has been working with Barney and some of the anxiety he is suffering from.  He is doing very well and we have achieved a lot- he is ready for his new home – but they will continue the work we have started.  

He is becoming a better traveller – he currently is seat belted in the front passenger seat and has the air conditioner on (He likes cool air blown in his face !) But we give him things to occupy his mind and he is doing really well and we are building up the time he can be in the car before he becomes vocal about it.  Still not ready for long trips – but doing well out and about.

He is also due a groom soon and we will be doing an update on him (He is fine being washed, combed) and is pretty easy on the whole.  He is such a lovely boy

 

 

Barney was adopted over 3 yearsago, sadly his owner had a life altering condition and was no longer able to properly care for Barney.  Barney has gone into foster and despite having his whole world turned upside down – he is slowing finding his paws again.  Barney is 9 years young, he is still sparky and active like a proper terrier should be.  He loves being with his humans, going for walks, working out his Brain Games, he likes to play with one of the dogs in foster and is fine with the others – although he can live with other dogs – it has to be a calm dog (so probably not another terrier!) He does get competitive over cuddles with his humans and wants all the attention for himself.  We are working on boundaries with him and he is learning.  But if he was an only dog, he would be over the moon having it all to himself!Barney walks well and is a great companion.  What we are working on is Barney and his need to be vocal when he is excited.  The excitement means he becomes barky and as an example when he is about to go for a walk he will start biting the lead and bouncing about, barking.  So we are working on ways for him to manage his excitement also creating a calm world for him.  We have a behaviourist and a plan in place.  It will take time and patience, we think he is worth it and won’t consider a family unless they live in an area where his barking will not be an issue to the neighbours.  Terriers bark and he has learned to bark in many situations, so now he needs to understand that it is not needed.  But you will never have someone come to your door unannounced!

Barney is not a great traveller in the car – he does get distracted with a filled kong – but for long trips we are not sure how this would play out. So if you take lots of long trips – this may not be the boy for you.

Our foster has had quite a few dogs grace her doorway, and she loves this little guy and thinks he is a sweet boy that just needs a little bit of guidance.  He would suit a couple that is home most of the time and take a casual approach to life.  He is a good companion, and a fun dog to have in your life – but like with all things that are worth your time – he will need a bit of understanding – some diamonds come in the rough – so if you are that person please get in touch. He cannot live with small furries, and no young children.

 
He is vaccinated and neutered, and has recently had a summer groom.  He really is the most loving dog, he just needs the right family to open their heart and home to him.  Could that be you?
 

As we will want to support him – we are looking for homes in the South East

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Kika – Collie Terrier Cross – Rainbow Bridge

Kika – Terrier Cross

Update – MAy 2023 –

Now if you’ve been following us for a while you may well be familiar with this beautiful girl. Kika is our longest stayer, often over looked Kika has been with us for over 6 years. There have been limited applications for Kika but for one reason or another they haven’t worked out but we can assure you it’s not due to lack of effort.

Kika recently went in to foster, in a child free home and has made friends with the resident dogs.

On walks she has shown herself to be trustworthy and has excellent recall , especially if she knows you have tasty treats. Kika is friendly and likes saying hello to everyone, she can be a frustrated greeter when on lead but you can occupy her with treats and reassurance as people or dogs go past.

Kika loves to be outside but she equally enjoys cuddles on the sofa. She’s really settled in to family life and wants to be involved, she enjoys being near you wether it be if you’re cooking (did we mention she loves food?!), gardening or simply relaxing reading or watching telly etc. Kika does have separation anxiety which will need to be managed and following our training methods you will eventually be able to leave her for short periods of time. Kika travels well in the car and doesn’t suffer from car sickness.

Speaking to Kika’s foster family it’s clear she has made herself at home and is enjoying a quiet family life. They are teaching her about the outside world and helping her to adapt to life outside of kennels. She is affectionate and thoughtful, watching and learning from both the resident dogs and her humans.

With Kika you will have a devoted companion, she enjoys affection, loves company and relishes walks. She wants to please and is a quick learner, she’ll have you trained in no time!
We feel she will be suited to a semi rural life where she gets to go on country walks away from the hustle and bustle of busy towns. Kika can live on her own or equally after introductions can live with other dogs.

If you feel you are the forever home for Kika – please get in touch

 

This is the beautiful Kika.  Kika was one of the many dogs abandoned in Spain – she ended up in the same perrera as Lolo.  Time was not on her side – she is a larger (15 kilo) cross – and she ran out of time – they needed to clear kennels and she would be the next to go.  I had been asked if we could help her several times – and we said we were unable – but I got a final message asking if I could just try and squeeze her in – if we said No – Kika would lose her life – it is really that simple.  
 
We have never regretted saving a dog – and they deserve a loving family and a chance to get to shine.  Could you be Kika’s Guardian Angel? She is one of our longest stay dogs and we cannot understand why, she has so much to offer and is so much fun.
 
Kika is 4 years old  – she is a female cross – we arent sure but think Bull Terrier  / Collie Cross – she is a bit larger that a fox terrier – she is a very loving girl and she needs a family that has the time and commitment to her.  
 
Kika has all the Collie traits – quick brain, busy brain, active brain.  She would do well at anything that requires her to work her intellect.  She loves to be busy doing things and would make a wonderful Agility or Scent dog.  If you keep her brain busy she will follow you to the ends of the earth.  So if you are an active person that is looking for a companion dog – then this is the girl for you!  Whatever you put in – she will return 100 fold! She has a natural retrieve instinct and she wants to interact with you.  She is very treat orientated – and she can count.  If you put four treats in your pocket – and give her three – she knows you have one left in your pocket – and will not leave until sums add up!
 
She also has the Bull Terrier trait of being all muscle and she has strength – so can be a bit of a bulldozer.  We love her enthusiasm and we love her forward momentum – but because of this we cant rehome her with small children and people that may be human skittles.  
 
Whoever adopts Kika must be prepared to commit to her.
Kika has severe separation anxiety. She will bark while alone , pace and so on.   Even popping to the shops for 5 minutes, going into the office once or twice a week for an hour or two will not work.  Any prospective family should be prepared to work with us to help her gradually build up the time she can manage to be alone. 
 
She is in Norfolk – she is speyed, vaccinated, passported and health checked.  She cannot live with young children or small furries.  
We want this year to be Kika’s year.  If you can be the one in a million family please contact us. 
 

If you are interested in Kika and being her one and only please Download & complete the TerrierSOSQuestionnaire2017

Remember: Children: 10+, no cats or small furries.  Dogs for adoption will be neutered, passported, vaccinated, where appropriate.

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