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Bella Female Wire Fox Terrier

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Update September 2015: Bella has some long-term medical issues, and we feel she can’t travel and needs to be looked after by the vets who have helped her so far. Consequently, she is going to stay in long-term foster in Spain as a Terrier SOS dog. We love you Bella.

Bella was in the perrera of Cantabria – she was dumped on the street by her former owner – she was in a right state – mammary tumours and a large tumour on her side. She was no one’s first choice for adoption – and it did not look likely that anyone would adopt her. And with her tumours, and her age (they knew she was older – over 8 at least) when it came time to make room in kennels – she would be the first to go.

What to do? We have a lot of dogs – many of them crosses that take longer to rehome and so we had to sit and make some difficult choices. Could we foster, would the costs be large, could she travel? What could we do? Thankfully we have wonderful supporters that help us make the impossible possible. So we spoke to the volunteer and said we would take her.

The lovely volunteer Blanca arranged her release and we took her – she first went to a volunteer for a few days until a journey could be arranged to Cristina. One of our long suffering fosters, despite having many of her own dogs, cats and also her own life worries. She agreed to take her and arranged a foster friend to take care of her day to day – but Cristina is the one bringing her to the Vet, getting updates and making sure all is ok. We are indebted to her.

Well, Bella – wow – poor girl had been carrying around tumours that were impressive. We had to get her healthy first- she has been having troubles with her digestive system and has spent several nights at the Vets as she has Gastrointestinal attacks. But eventually she was healthy enough and the mass of mammary tumours were removed and the one on her side. I will not post the photos – but the tumour on the side was larger than two adult fists – the poor girl had been so sorely neglected.

We did analysis on her tumours and the mammary ones were benign, but the one on her side was malignant. So back she went to see if the tumour had spread – xrays and blood tests – and no tumours were noted – so she has the all clear – but obviously we do not know what her future holds health wise. She still suffers from digestive issues and is on a special diet and that will continue.

She is in foster – and we are covering all her costs and they will be significant. We are not sure when she will be able to travel and if she will – will there be a home willing to offer her the love and care despite her age and problems?

But she now knows love and care , she is loving cuddles and the sofa. She has gentle strolls and people that care about her.

Bella will be soon looking for a foster or adoptive family in the UK. Please get in touch if you are interested.

Bella will be vaccinated, neutered and passported.  No small furries or cats. Children 10+

Azzaro Airedale Terrier

After a change of circumstances, Azzaro’s family was looking to rehome him.  They had him since he was a puupy. Having not been able to find a solution locally, they advertised the dog on Facebook ‘free to a good home’.  Terrier SOS offered to help.

He is now with us, and we can tell you, Azzaro is a lovely older dog, friendly with everyone he meets and affectionate with his owners.

Vaccinated, neutered & with pet passport.

 

Bryton

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Here is the amazing Bryton – he is 7 years old and a very well mannered boy. He is a cross – we are still debating with what! But he does have the heart of a terrier – and is a bright boy that loves the great outdoors. He is fine with other dogs – somewhat indifferent to them in his own home. He has been ok with cats – but is starting to show more interest in them…so we are not sure if he will be good with them long term. He is fine with people, and very polite.

He minds his manners and is a very calm and gentle boy. The reality for Bryton is that he needs an outdoor lifestyle. He seems almost depressed indoors – but when he is out in the great wide smelly world – he really comes into his own. Nose to the ground, feeling the wind in his wirey beard, wagging his bum and stumpy tail. He looks to you for guidance – so would need a person that has dog experience and will help him understand what is expected of him. He should go to a home that is prepared to work his brain – he is a bright boy that loves learning and living. He has been fine in most situations, but does suffer mild car sickness. But just a fantastic boy and will make a super companion.

He is microchipped, passported, fully vaccinated and neutered.  Currently fostered in Essex. Preferably no cats or small furries.  Children: 10+

If you are interested in adopting Bryton, please download our application form TerrierSOSQuestionnaireMay2015

If you can’t adopt right now but would like to make sure other dogs are helped – please kindly donate





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Zippy & Zappy Small Terrier brothers

2 males, neutered, approx age 18 months – 24 months

These wonderful boys were saved from an unknown fate in a Spanish perrera, they are terrier crosses and we have had great fun in guessing their heritage – our most popular suggestions are Norfolk, Cairn, Yorkshire terrier – so a Nocayork terrier!

They are the dynamic duo – they must be rehomed together as these are very bonded brothers. When they first arrived they were very uncertain and timid, but with patience and reassurance the boys have blossomed. They are bundles of fun with an infectious energy.

They have learned to play with toys and love nothing more than a game of chase-me – indoors or out. They are devoted to eachother – sharing food and toys – and have no possession or aggression issues. This is also true with other dogs. They can be wary of big dogs (they are only little!) but soon relax and play.

They travel well in the car, and are fine with most people – they can be wary of some men – so gentle introductions at first – if they are frightened they bark at the offender – but can be brought round with some kind encouragement.

They love to be near you and will cuddle and kiss you. A personal favourite of their foster – is their game of dragging themselves round the floor froggy legged – they do this while playing chase-me – such a hilarious pair of boys.

They do suffer from some separation anxiety – they are desperate for human interaction – so the thought of being left alone causes them stress. This manifests itself in barking/crying for about 15-20 minutes and they have also been known to have stress piddles in the hallway – this is being worked on and we are using different distraction techniques – this will be explained to any prospective applicant. But it is something that will need to be continued and built upon. Considering how much they have changed/adapted in such a short period – we are sure they will improve with their anxiety if it is worked on with patience and time.

They would best suit a home where they will not be left on a regular basis, and a household that will have the patience and compassion to give them that time to develop.

We are only looking to rehome them together.

Both boys have their passports, are neutered and are fully vaccinated.

No cats or small furries.  Children: 10+

If you are interested in adopting these darlings, please download our application form TerrierSOSQuestionnaireMay2015

If you can’t adopt right now but would like to make sure other dogs are helped – please donate via Paypal.

 

Rex – fox terrier cross

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Please  Rex – a young fox terrier cross – he was in Spain with Perri – our other Terrier Cross
They were part of a family..but the parents got divorced and the dogs got forgotten.  The mother was working full time and could not cope with children and dogs – so the dogs were either chained up in a yard or were allowed to roam free on the streets.
The dogs were at risk, and it is a miracle they did not get hit by a car.  They are wonderful young boys – both fox terrier crosses.
Rex is neutered, fully vaccinated, and has a passport.  They are great with people, and other dogs (with some males Rex can be a little growly – but soon settles with a verbal correction)
No cats or small furries.  Children: 10+
Interested?  Please download our application form Homing QuestionnaireIf you can’t adopt right now but would like to make sure other dogs are helped – please donate via Paypal.