Happy endings
All these dogs were successfully rehomed through SLR.
Lola
Little Lola, now Molly was picked up as a very young pup in such a bad state. Abandoned after a horse fair, tied up. She had dermodex mange. Her Irish Rescue, who are a wonderful rescue contacted us to give her the best chance of a new start. We duly arrived, much better after her Irish Rescue tlc, and just a few more mange baths and she was looking wonderful. We had been contacted by a lovely couple for another dog that we had, but we needed to rehome him earlier than they could manage. It was meant to be, because one look at her new dad and she was in love. She lives quite close to the rescue and Mimsmum has visited her again. She is the most adorable poppet, who is spoilt rotten, and why not. She is the best little whippie girlie in the world. xx
Eddie
Eddie had a loving home and a mum who agonised before ringing us for help. Although a wonderful hound he had a chase instinct that was just too much for the home surroundings he had been in. It was his 2nd home, or possibly third home, having been handed over at a halfway point to her. She had perservered but the chase instinct with all the wildlife around was just too much to make it safe to let him off. A lovely couple who already had a lovely lurcher bitch saw his plight and offered him a home by the sea. Wonderful. Eddie is now in his element with his new family and enjoying splashing in the waves.. xx
Ianto
Ianto was picked up near a rifle range and taken into mixed rescue where he kept little Amy company for a few weeks. The rescue contacted us and how could we resist those ears! He and Amy had formed a friendship so they went into foster together in Hertfordshire with Viv and John. Ianto is a typical naughty young lurcher pup and his new mum and his new sister lurcher are having fun gettting to grips with him. But he has a lot of love to give and will get there. It may take a while though!! But you have to love such a stunning boy. xx
Amy
Amy had been in a mixed rescue for over 7 months and was getting more and more depressed in kennels. The mixed rescue took in a young dog and put him in with her which settled a little. We were asked to take them both on which we couldn't refuse as they were, in our opinion, lovely dogs. They both went to foster together with our experienced fosterers John and Viv in Hertfordshire and it wasn't long before someone on a walk just had to ask about her. It was love at first sight and the rest is history. Amy is so well loved and has a brother lurcher for company and play. xx
Maisie
Maisie was found wandering in Essex. She had been worked at such a young age and had some scars. She was nervous and it was quite a while before she blossomed. Hence, she was rehomed and came back again and this time into foster with one of our members Andrew, whose dog Max turned her around. She is now a lovely hound and incredibly faithful. I'm sure you will agree that the ugly ducking really grew up into a beautiful swan. xx
Brindie
Brindie is an absolute angel of a dog. Unbelievably just found straying and no-one claimed her. She has a wonderful temperament. Fitted in really well with her foster home. She then had so many applications we found it hard to choose the home for her, but in the end a lovely family came to visit and the decision was made. All who met Brindie fell in love with her and her foster mums, firstly Jayne for her first few weeks and they Laylah as Jayne had a holiday booked, both found it hard to give her up. But a lovely happy ending. xx
Mickey
Mickey had already been rehomed by us and it didn't work out with the dynamics of the resident dog and Mickey. Mickey has tonnes of energy but tonnes of love to give too. He is a stunning looking boy and a fun loving one. A family came along with their two children to one of our fundraisers. They had been homechecked but wanted to come and meet the team. Mickey was at the fundraiser, and it was instant love. Mickey now has two great children to play with and a very understanding mum who is working through his little foibles. Happy forever Mickey. You lovely boy. xx.
Genie
We were contacted by Genie's Irish Rescuers to bring her over here to give her the best possible start in the rest of her life. You can see the horrific injuries that she had when she arrived in her Irish Rescue. Genie came over, hopefully to her new home, but the prospective adopters could not see her fitting in with their pack. Laura saved the day and offered to foster her for us. Once she met her and took her home, there was no way that Genie was going to leave her. She has a lovely sister China to play with and fun all the way.xx.
Moss
Moss was a very loved dog but her owner could not longer get around, and had to move to a small bungalow. It was felt that Moss would be very unhappy and so she was rehomed within the family. Alas the terrier already in the family unit had other ideas and so Moss came into SLR. One of our members on the forum mentioned her to her brother and the rest is history. Moss loves her new family, and is doing well in her new homexx.
Lilypup
We got a phone call from a lovely lady who had taken in Lilypup from the dog warden. Lilypup being such a young girlie at just about 7 months, she was hoping that she could live happily with her two cats. Lilypup naturally wanted to bound around after them and it was felt that a chance couldn't be taken on their safety. Lilypup wasn't with us long. She is a true beauty, and one of our previous adopters who has Bailey saw her and just kept coming back to her story and pictures. Bailey and she get on so well, and who knows, they may even come back for No. 3.. xx.
Lily - Lurcher grey x
Sadly Lily and her house sister Lottie had to be rehomed. Their mum was a very ill and wanted to see them homed and happy whilst she could still arrange it. We promised that the girls would go to the best possible homes where they would be spoilt and loved for the rest of their lives. We only had the girls for a few weeks when both were rehomed within days of each other.A lovely lady who had an Affie x lurcher saw her and knew that she was made for him. Lily is so beautiful.She is now have a second youthful life and loving it with her new brother. xx.
Lottie - whippet x
Sadly Lottie and her house sister Lily had to be rehomed. Their mum was a very ill and wanted to see them homed and happy whilst she could still arrange it. We promised that the girls would go to the best possible homes where they would be spoilt and loved for the rest of their lives. We sent Lottie down to have some fun with Joy and her two dogs on the coast, and the moment that her next-door neighbour and friend met eyes with Lottie it was love. Lottie didn't have to go far to next door and I think they are now thinking of removing the gate between them!! Lottie is so beautiful, and she can be seen in the SLR 2010 Calendar. xx.
Munch - whippet x
Little Munch was found dumped in Ireland. She had been involved in some sort of road traffic accident and left at the side of the road. Lovely Cottage Rescue took her in and paid for her hip to be re-inserted. She was only 7 months old and already suffering the roth of man. We were asked if we could bring her over to find her a loving forever home. Well, she had a lot of offers and the one that stood out the most was Mair. It was love at first sight and little Munch is doing so well now. She will always have a slight limp, but SLR will be keeping an eye on her and helping her new mum through her first year xx.
Gracie - whippet x
Little Grace was dumped in Ireland. We were contacted by a very good rescue that we work closely with over there and it was agreed for this girlie to have the best possible chance of a forever home at her age, then thought to be approximately 8, she had to come over to us. So over Gracie came. It wasn't long before a lovely couple by the sea saw her and fell in love with her. Gracie has a heart and soul to die for and she has more than blossomed with her new num and dad and Suzanne loves her to bits. xx.
Lily
Little Lily was found wandering in Essex. We were contacted by the dog wardens who didn't want her to stay in kennels. She was underweight and had a few little scars where she had been got at by other dogs. Quite timid at first Lily soon found her feet and became a lovely cheeky little girlie. We knew she was flourishing with other dogs around and loved children so we had to find her the right home. We had had several applications, but none of them just what we wanted for Lily. And then Karla saw her and appllied. She now has a fun loving brother Manson and a human brother to play with. And is very much loved. Be happy little Lily. xxx.
Chloe
The owners of Chloe were moving back to America and didn't want to take Chloe on such a long and stressful journey at her time of life. They had originally found someone to take her, but were let down 4 days before flying. Thank god they found us. Several hours and phone calls later Val, who had only applied for a dog that morning, made a decision to foster Chloe, even if she wasn't keeping her. A few days later Chloe was installed with Val in the lovely New Forest, and if anyone could prize her away from there they would have to be made of stern stuff. Chloe isn't going anywhere. She has her loving home and her big sister, and is loving it. Thank you so much Val for taking a very brave decision to take on a dog that you didn't know when all you did was make an application. We work quickly here you know!!! xxx.
Gem
Gem, a very special girlie with a very special name. Her story is so sad, but her ending is more than we had hoped for. Gem's original mum had to return to full-time work and things were fine for Gem and her canine companion Taz, with a dog walker coming in. But one day her owner came home to find Gem distraught. Taz had died and Gem took it badly. She was unable to leave her during the day as Gem would try to break out of the house, become distructive and couldn't bear being left. At the end of her tether she contacted us. John and viv in Hertfordshire are experienced fosterers and over the course of several months turned Gem around. She became more confident, used to other dogs, socialized and even enjoyed the company of other dogs. Then one specila lady named Kay saw her advertised on our site, read her full 7 page story and decided that she had what Gem needed. Time, love and patience. It was a very emotional meeting the day that Reva and her mum Kay came to visit to take her home, but Gem seemed to know that this was her new mum and took to her straight away. And SLR have benefited from some new helpers in the rescue. Thank you so much for all your help ladies. Not forgetting Gem's first mum, who followed her turnaround, supported the rescue and who very much loved her, but knew that this was the best thing for Gem. Be loved always little Gem. xxx.
Hetty
Hetty was originally adopted from a mixed Rescue. The lady adopting was amazed that they never did a homecheck but just checked her driving license!! Alas Hetty was a little too strong on the lead for her elderly dad who was living at home with her and she felt that Hetty wasn't getting enough exercise. Hetty came into us and was rehomed once, but being a pup chewed at the door frames and didn't like car journeys so was returned. We knew that with just the right home Hetty would excel. Then Emma saw her on the forum and asked all the right questions. Hetty went up to meet the family and chose her dad instantly. We hear that they have a strong bond. The children love her to bits and Hetty has a veeeeeery big garden, well farmland to run around on. She is a bit of a pickle for wandering off and doing her own thing, but does come back after a while... Behave Hetty and be happy.xxx.
Alfie McVitie
We had a phone call from a riding School saying that they had found a young exhausted Lurcher in a wheelbarrow asleep. There were absolutely no foster places left, but we never say no if we can help, so after asking the riding school to keep hold of him for the night we went over to collect the poor mite the next day. We were amazed at the state of his poor, emaciated and exhausted boy. And he was so happy to see everyone, poking his head out of the gap in the stable and wagging his tail profusely. Alfie McVitie was named Alfie by the children who found him and we named him McVitie because he was our third Alfie in as many months. He was sore, he had some old bite wounds and cuts and sore pads and was covered raw in Dermodex mange. He came back to Mimsmums after an immediate vet visit. Thank god it was Dermodex mange and not Sarcoptic. He was so exhausted and his will had all but gone, but he managed to tail wag. It took a good few weeks to turn him around, but what an incredibly gentle and happy chap he was. It was very hard to let him go, as we were totally in love with him, but when we met his new mum and dad and his new brother Monty, it all just clicked. Goodbye was so hard Alfie McVitie, but you have gone from nothing to everything. God bless you little big man. The hole in this heart will mend now we know you are so loved xxxx.
Lady
Uneblievably Lady was an unwanted dog. Given to a friend at her local stables, they felt they could no longer look after her. She is the most beautiful whippety girl we have ever had through. We were inundated with enquiries, but after seeing how much she loved children and dogs we had to find the right home for her. Christina applied. And everything just fitted. She now has a little sister Poppy, so fun loving. We are sure that Lady is going to have a fun filled life. Be happy beautiful little girlie xx.
Marcus
Marcus had been taken in as a stray but the dynamics of the dog population in the house meant that he was very scared of the Rottweiler insitu. Marcus was wetting and always trying to escape. He wasn't eating very well and was getting thinner. Reluctantly the new owner phoned us and asked us to take him on. It wasn't long at all before his lovely new adopters saw him on the site and fell in love instantly. Marcus now has a setter sister and is loving his new life. Be happy Marcus. You are one gorgeous hound xx.
Riley
Riley came into us as a stray. Only a baby, he was thin but otherwise in good condition. He had an amazing temperament straight from the off, and just takes everything in his stride. It is not surprising that several people fell in love with him, but when we got an application from a local couple we followed it up quickly. This Administrator is amazed, when the couple opened their door to greet me it was my old dentist from 30 years back!!! Not having had lurchers before a long conversation ensued about the breed, but they were not put off. Riley went on a visit and made himself at home immediately. We think Riley found his home and was quite happy to park himself there, and his new mum and dad, well, over the moon was one phrase they used. He is a dog in a million. Be happy Riley. xx.
Mischa
Mischa, just a baby had lived in a flat and was advertised on the internet by her owner because she didn't want her any longer. Another couple bought her and had her two days before saying that Mischa had become too boisterous. She is a puppy, just six months old and wanted some life. She came into us and because she had not been socialized both Barney and then Jean had their work cut out training her in the art of nice play. But wonders do work and Mischa has been turned around. She has also fledged into a beautiful merle lurcher. Jim and Maggie saw her on the site and having not long lost their own lurchers they were in love. Mischa has landed on her feet. Spoilt? You decide..x.
Moss
Moss' time was up at the holding kennels and thin and not well. We couldn't leave him to his fate so brought him into foster with Barney. Moss doesn't have a bad bone in his body, but is a mischeivous little big lad. We took him to a rescue function in Essex and his new dad Aran was besotted with him. So much so that he spent the whole day with Aran and Kelly and their dog Lucy. Moss is a lovely lovely dog but Kelly and Aran certainly know that they have a lurcher now. But boy is he lovable.
Dooley
Just a baby, Dooley's time was up at the holding kennels and there was no more time left. We decided to bring him in and Barney, as full of fosters as we was offered to have him. Louise popped in to do my hair and ended up taking home a lovely foster boy with her. Sarah and family took no time at all to decide that Dooley was the one for them and now he is happy in Hertfordshire with his new family and having the life that a pup should xx
Shadow
Tragically Shadow had to be taken into care with the local Council as his owner was suffering with a degenerative illness and would not be able to look after him again. The local Social workers contacted us and he came into foster. Everyone who was in contact with Shadow couldn't help but fall in love with this little Wicklow Hill Hound. He is adorable. And it wasn't long before his forever family spotted him on the threads and the rest is history. He is so well loved by all xx
Pippa
Pippa's owners contacted us and said that Pippa at the age of 10 was being tormented by their toddler and they were expecting another baby. We offered to rehome Pippa straight from her own home and luckily Jane saw her advertised and offered to take her on. She had the lovely Bobsey and wanted another older bitch as a companion. Jane was just what Pippa needed, and whatever the reason for getting rid of Pippa, she landed on her feet with Jane. Poor Pippa has had major surgery for mammary tumours since her adoption and Jayne has been there every step of the way for her. xx
Luka
Unebelievably Luka was at the end of his 7 days in holding kennels and the mixed rescue attached had now had a sniff of a new home. They contated us as he was so lovely. Luka wasn't on our website five minutes when one of our adopters of a previous SLR dog rang excitedly to ask if she could add him to the family. He was the perfect fit for Callum and so Luka has stayed locally near SLR and also has a cat for family. Cathy and Alistair report that he is a doing well xx
Mason (now Macey)
A very special litter of four cross-lurcher pups came into SLR.Their owner had decided that she wanted the best possible homes for her lurcher's offspring so asked us to take them on board. It was love at first sight for Mason's new mum. And he has a big lurcher named Dylan who is showing him all the ropes. Be happy little man. This foster mum had a special spot in her heart for you. xx
Bob (now Monty)
A very special litter of four cross-lurcher pups came into SLR.Their owner had decided that she wanted the best possible homes for her lurcher's offspring so asked us to take them on board. And we got just that. Monty was to be the first ever dog for his family and they are so pleased they did it. The cat is pleased too, as long as Monty knows his place, and he think it looks like he does. x
Levi (now Dexter)
A very special litter of four cross-lurcher pups came into SLR.Their owner had decided that she wanted the best possible homes for her lurcher's offspring so asked us to take them on board. Dexter was immediatley spotted by his new mum and Dad, and Carole got her wish and a second lurcher brother for little Leo. We are happy too as we will get to see Leo often as he was rehomed locally to us at SLR and will attend the walks. x
Cai (now Crosby)
A very special litter of four cross-lurcher pups came into SLR.Their owner had decided that she wanted the best possible homes for her lurcher's offspring so asked us to take them on board. Cai, unbelievably was the last to be snapped up! He is absolutely stunning and it broke his foster mum's heart to know that he was the last one left. But when he was snapped up it was to the best possible home with his new mum and dad. Spilt? You bet you. He's loved ao much.Here he is with his new big sister. Mummy was taking the photo
Milo
A very special puppy came into SLR which we thought we would easily rehome. He had taken a dislike to the toddler of the family and his mum very tearfully handed him over to SLR Administrator Jenny (me) to rehome, after assuring her that he wouldn't go until we had found him the perfect home. We do this with every dog that comes in, but Milo had special needs. He hates cats with a passion, and squirrels and also had separation anxiety when he first arrived to it was soon evident that he would have to be rehomed with another dog and no children under the age of 8. A home with no squirrels visiting and no cats either. Oh, and he is very verbal. The weeks went by and the months went by and after 16 applications for Milo,over 8 months, from lovely people but all thinking that he could change Jenny decided that enough was enough. He loved his fellow hound mates, and he loved his foster dad, although foster dad always says he doesn't love them!!! After thinking that the final perfect home had been found, but then lost it was decided that Milo would become the sixth doglet in the house. And god rest our souls. He is verbal, he is a woos, but he is our verbal woos and we love him to bits. xxx
Lady
Lady's owner was ill and needed to be admitted to hospital for an indefinite period. She had had lady for 3 years and she was her soul-mate. We were asked to take Lady in and one of our lovely foster mums, Joy, took her down in Hayling Island..Lady had a lovely time with Joy's two dogs and then along came an angel named Carol who was following her thread. Carol immediately fell in love with Lady who is having a lovely life in Dorset where she has Carol's undivided love and attention, and she is loving it.
Lenny
Lenny was rehomed by us to a nice family, but as he was a big boy and liked to chase the children, he would knock them flying and just be too OTT for the little ones. It was decided to bring him back into the rescue. Lenny was fostered by the owner of one of his litter brothers (who also came through rescue), and gradually calmed down and learnt a lot of manners with his foster home. A lovely family with plenty of space for Lenny saw his story and the rest is history. He went to visit and was immediately accepted by the home pack. And what a stunning dog he has turned into.
Badger
Badger was one too many on the day for us. We had to bring home Bailey as he was in a bad way and little Badger was visited but had to be left in holding kennels. He had two more days to go but there was no room at the in on that day. It is always horrible to go see them and know how lovely they are but not be able to bring them out there and then. Jenny, SLR Administrator returned home to find a good friend sitting in her car outside. She was just writing Jenny a note to say that she had popped round and would pop round another time. They had a cuppa and the story of poor Badger being left was told. Bailey was due for a vet appointment in an hour or so. Jojo didn't take a second though, dog unseen she offered to foster it for SLR. After dropping Bailey off at the vets a round trip was made to kennels and Badger released into our care. There was love at first sight. He was all over Jojo and she was smitten. Well, that is the quickest failed fosterer in the history of SLR. All the way home to her house with the dog she said, "I love him, I love him". And she does. This little dog has a temperament to die for, and boy does he give kisses, but we all prefer them not to be FRENCH. xx.
Bailey
Bailey, lovely Bailey was in holding kennels and had already had his seven days. But the holdings kennels were loathe to put a lovely dog down and so held onto him until we could take him in. He has to be the most laid back and gorgeous hound in the world. He just fitted in with Barney's home pack and loved every minute of every visiting person and dog. Bailey had a special family watching his thread and jumping up and down to meet him. And they finally did. Carole and Rob and girls were smitten, and so too was Bailey. He is now happily settled into his new family life and very very loved.
Ronnie
Ronnie, beautiful and bouncy had grown much bigger and bouncier than his eldery owner had realised he would. At just about 14 months old he was just too much for her. He needed to spread his wings and run with the wind. Ronnie went to foster with Jayne and her lovely two hounds and children and had a blast. He had several applications for him but the one the was the best was back in his own home county of Hampshire, on a beach and with a lovely 5 mile run each day to and from work with his new owner Mike. Happy days Ronnie. Be happy. x
Dozer
Dozer has a temperament to die for. He is also very cat friendly. He was rehomed by the rescue to a lovely family within the rescue, but alas their circumstances changed and they were no longer able to be around him during the day as much as they would like, and new that he wasn't getting any fun. He loves children and so when we were looking for a new home for him, children were a must. Dozer got his wish. He has plenty of fun and games with his new family and lots and lots of love. Be happy little Dozer. We all loved you here. xx
Ralph
~Ralph's owners were working long hours and felt it unfair to keep Ralph at home on his own. They made arrangements with another family to take him on but they also felt it fairer to Ralph to have a family around most of the time and lurcher offay. Ralph came into us and was fostered with firstly, Rebecca for 2 nights and then onto Nina and family where he stayed until he was rehomed. Ralph now has a human brother to play with and is having a lovely time with his new family. He is such a lovely dog. It must have been traumatic for his past owners to have given him up but a lovely result in the end for Ralph. xx
Beagle - now Ripley
Beagle, now Ripley, came into the rescue through his second owner. She had taken him in from a friend who couldn't look after him any more. Beagle was only around 8 months old and without a home for the second time as his new owner also was told that she could not have so many dogs. She did the right thing though and contacted us. Beagle settled very easily into his foster home with Rowan and family. So much so that they were completely in love with him, so it was a terrible wrench when a lovely new home was found in Essex for Ripley. It is always hard to left a foster dog go, but knowing that he has gone to such a lovely new home does make it a bit easier. Ripley's new family love him to bits and he has his very own big lurcher brother Logan to show him the ropes.xx
Orin - now Finn
Orin was probably sadly left behind by travellers moving on. One of our forum members, Rosa, had been trying to help catch him for a couple of days. He was bedraggled and taken into holding kennels. His time was nearly up but the local dog warden in Berkshire liased with Rosa and asked SLR to take him in and find him a home. He described him as laid back and no bother. He is more than that, he is a gorgeous hound who has a lot of love to give. Fostered by Rowan, Helen and Hannah in St. Albans within the two weeks that he was there he proved to be a very loving hound. We had 16 applications for Finn, but one stood out. We nearly didn't get there for the lack of a homecheck, but a lovely local rescue to them stepped in and helped us out with the visit. Once neutered Finn was allowed to go to his new forever home where we are told he has more home comforts than we do!!! Can you adopt us too Anna and Paul!! We will have plenty of updates on Finn as Anna has joined the forum.
Danny
Danny was found wandering in Essex. Taken to holding kennels, he was on his last couple of days. It was touch and go but Jenny SLR Administrator took him in for the first night and then he went down to Kent to Lesley and Ian for cat testing. Not too hot on the cat testing we needed to find another foster home for Danny. Rowan and family came up trumps and Danny soon settled in with their two dogs. Danny had a lot of applications but one family stood out. Danny needed another dog around as he was only a baby and loved to play. Bunter was still young and needed a playmate. They hit it off and Danny, now Tigger is having a ball with his new big brother. Colour match or what? They are both lovely, and Tigger is so so loved.xx
Jack
Jack came in with his litter brother, very underweight. The owners had bought the two pups in a pub at the age of 8 weeks but felt that they would no longer care for them. They were right. Both of the pups were underweight and very unsocialized and timid. Jack went to foster with Jane and her two lurchers and came along lovely. When it came to parting with Jack the family realised that they were too much in love with him and so Jack has stayed. He is a very much loved member of the family now and well, just gorgeous.xx
Holly
Gorgeous and black Holly was a real dilemma for the holdings kennels. They were full to bursing and it was two days before Christmas. Hence her name. Her time was up and being a good holding kennels they were asking for rescue places. They rang and luckily we had a foster space free at Uncle Barneys. Holly would go there for Christmas and then when someone was free go into another foster home. She has a lovely temperament and so loving. Jean, even though she has two of her own in her little bungalow, kindly offered to foster this gorgeous little girlie, and it didn't take long for her to get some attention from prospective adopters. Then Celia emailed us for some more information. She was exactly what Holly was looking for. And Holly would get to meet lots of new friends. Poor Holly had not had the best start in life. She had probably had pups around 10 weeks before and was only about 17 months old herself, and discarded. Celia came along just at the right time for Holly. And is having a great life now. God bless you lovely little girlie.xx
Eddie
Poor tiny Eddie was found wandering in Essex. Picked up by the dog warden and taken, luckily for Eddie, to our local holding kennels and a fellow rescue shelter. As it was two days before Christmas and her time was nearly up they asked if we could take Holly we have also rehomed as her time was up and there looked no future for her. We went to get Holly and just to photograph Eddie. He looked so cold and so depressed that we just couldn't leave him behind. Well, what's one extra for Christmas, so Mr. Ed came to Mimsmum for his christmas holidays. Once on the website Eddie proved very popular and the applications came flooding in. A special one came in that just fitted what Eddie needed and so Jasmine and James were invited with John to come and visit. Eddie immediately took to John and after a couple more week, which we know to Jamine seems eternity Eddie went home with them. He had come with a wound on his side and during neutering a biiopsy was done, but nothing untoward was found. Eddie is now a very loved and spoilt boy in Bucks This little lad was a heart-breaker. He will always having a special place in the Mimsmum's household.xxx
Jess
Little Jess and his brother came into SLR as the owners could no longer look after them. Both the dogs were underweight and had been left for long hours. It had taken two weeks for the owners to get them into the rescue, and we have to say we were not happy with their condition. Little Jess was painfully underweight. The owner gave no indication of the diet they had been on and no food came with them. Jess went to foster with Lesley and Ian and it seemed an eternity waiting for the right home to come up for him. But eventually it did. Jess is now happily rehomed with Krista and her lovely family and has a big brother lurcher to play with xx
Lily - now Maggie
Lovely little Lily had been rescued by Clare Animal Welfare in Ireland, a rescue that we work closely with. She didn't stand a chance of a home for months over there so we were asked if we could find her a home and bring her over. What a gorgeous girlie. Betty saw her on our website and had fallen in love. So little Lily, now Maggie travelled the long journey over. She was a little star and once she had a day to recover showed what a lovely dog she was. Betty came to visit and they have been inseparable ever since. Lily is growing into one stunning little girlie.xx
Callum
Callum was found wandering in Essex. He is only about 17 months old, just a baby and very scared when he entered our rescue. He went to live with Uncle Barney and hounds and they made sure that he was licked and loved. Callum came out of his shell and proved to be an adorable dog with the loveliest of natures. A lady, not looking for Callum's type came along and asked if we had any smooth coats. But what she described in her last dog she had was Callum, all but the coat!!!! We invited Kathy and her partner Alastair to come and meet Callum. Actually Uncle Barney took him over there on the homecheck. And did she resist.. No. Callum was just what she wanted. Having bumped into her several times on walks now, we can see that she is just what Callum wanted too. See you soon..xx
Ellie
Tiny little Ellie, whippet, was found wandering in Essex. She was taken to holding kennels. She had not long had pups, around 11 weeks before. No-one claimed her so the holding kennels asked us if we could take her in. She was quite timid at the time. She didn't take long to come out of her shell. Only around 17 months old herself Ellie was a lovable little rogue. We had a lot of interest in Ellie but we wanted Ellie to go to a home with another dog. Along came Brodie, 4 times the size of Ellie and almost the image of her. It was been love ever since. Ellie now lives near the seaside in Hayling Island and loving her beach walks. Enjoy being a puppy again Ellie. Send us some rock. xxx
Simba
At the age of 10 Simba found himself without a family for the third time. He had been recued by his second family. Sadly she died leaving him to her son. Her son then had a massive heart attack so a family friend was asked to take on Simba for the rest of his life. She naturally agreed and Simba was happy again. Tragically her 8 month old baby was rushed to hospital and diagnosed with acute allergy to Simba. The family phoned us and asked if we could help him. He is a lurcher X but how could we not help such a lovely dog who has been so loved and given so much love. Unbelievably we had several offers of homes for Simba but we wanted a special one, one where he would be a soul mate again. And then along came Betty, 92 years young and her carers/longtime friends who all said that if anything happens to Betty Simba will live out his days with the friends. Betty made the long journey to meet Simba and love at first site has already turned into soul mates. This little dog has a very special guardian angel. God bless you all. xxxx.
Lolly
Gorgeous little Lolly was found by her Irish Rescuers, Cottage Rescue in one terrible state. She was approximately 4 months old when found and had been beaten and left... Nursed back to health Cottage contacted us and asked us to help her find a loving forever home. Lolly came over into foster with Ian and Lesley in Kent. She was introduced to the cats and announced cat friendly. And as we knew, along came a loving forever home in the shape of Toni. She is loved to bits. Living by the seaside as her daily walk. Little Lolly has really landed on all paws.
Chloe - an angel from heaven
Poor little Chloe ended up in Holding kennels after being found tied to a gate post. She was in a poor state of health. Approximately 7 years old Chloe had obviously been bred from many times and been dumped in panic as it looked as if she had lymphoma. She had a mammary lump and had lost a lot of coat through possible mange. After an evaluation at the vets it was decided to neuter Chloe,remove the mammary lump and take biopsys, bloods, skin scrapes and descale her teeth. We have a wonderful forum membership here and we knew we would be backed by the members if the vet's bill ran high so the go-ahead was given. After a few gruelling hours Chloe came round from her op. The tests all came back one by one. Negative for lymphoma, a benign tumour, Mange was then ruled out as Chloe had a flea allergy. Her teeth came up pearly white and nails were cut. Poor mite took a week or so to heal with the loving care of her foster mum and dad Angie and Freddie. She has blossomed. Her deadened coat has come back and her eyes sparkle. Chloe went off to her new home in the country with her lovely family and new laid back lurcher sister Dolly. We think the one and a half acre garden and endless cuddles will do just nicely. And exactly what an angel deserves. xxx
Monty
This gorgeous little lad was rescued by his lovely Irish rescue and nursed back to health. They had no luck finding him a home and so asked us to look out for a home here in the U.K. We had though we had found the perfect home but the cat did not want to know him and after two weeks of perservering his adopters felt it was not fair on him to contain him away from the cat. We then found him another home with two cats and little Monty was duly introduced to them. Not love at first site on the cats part but we think that you will agree that one of them at least is warming to him. Monty is a lovable puppy dog and so eager to please. New mum Sue and Steve are doing wonders with him and the latest news is that he is often off-lead for a lovely run around in the park with his friends. Lovely ending for a gorgeous little doglet.xxx
Robbie - was Figgy
Gorgeous little Robbie, only a baby was found roaming in Essex by one of our members and a group of dog walkers. Captured, he gave himself up willingly and very waggy and happy to be eating treats. Not too thin, but needing a square meal he had to serve his time in kennels. After his 7 days were up he came into our care and was after intial assessment with Mimsmum fostered by Nina and family, This was their second foster for SLR, but this one wasn't going to go anywhere. He and they had failure written all over them. Figgy became Robbie and Robbie slept on the bed and in the bed if he wanted to. Finn and Cally their own dogs loved him too, so at the promise of still fostering for SLR little Robbie has been adopted. I know why they couldn't resist him. He charmed all of us with his irresistable cuddles. N.B. to myself - DO NOT send Nina and Pete any more cute puppies.xx
Max - was Daz
Max was only with us for a week. His relinquishing owners had bought him from a private home but were unable to keep him due to a sudden change in circumstances. Little Max didn't even need to be put on the forum as we had already home-visited the ideal home. He had a lovely week in his foster home with Angie, Fred and their lovely two hounds who showed him all the ropes. In that time he was house-trained and almost completely dry. What a little star. He now has a lovely home with Jeanette and Gary, where we hear that he now sleeps on the bed... Tut.. Way to go Max you gorgeous boy. xxx
Aoife
We work closely with C.A.L.L. in Ireland and although our priority is to re-home dogs for our side of the water, we do whenever we can help them out. Gill at C.A.L.L. was personally fostering little Aoife and asked us to find her a home over here. We had already been approached by a member on the forum who we had helped to home her first lurcher, litlte Tarka. So, it was all done and dusted before little Aoife arrived. She came over straight into the arms of her new daddy and within the hour into her new bed with her family. Mimsmum delivered her and at 6.30 a.m. over a cup of tea the children came down to find a new pup. Tarka and Aoife are inseparable. Be happy gorgeous little Aoife. xxx.
Nemo
Nemo sadly had to come into rescue as her owner's change of house and circumstances meant that Nemo no longer had acres of land to play and run in. She was being restricted to lead walks as the roads were so dangerous in her new environment and they could see that Nemo was depressed. It was heart-rendering to see the upset in them when she was handed over. We promised that she would only go to the best possible home and we keep our promises. She went to live with Eric and the human family who love her so much. Little Nemo and family give us regular updates and the little girlie is doing wonderfully. xxxx
Millie
Gorgeous little Millie was a heart-stealer. Only a little one at about 22 inches at the shoulder she stole the heart of Barney. She also stole the hearts of Zoe and Terry who had adopted Jobi from us and were looking for a soul mate for him. What a lovely match they made and it was love at first sight for all. We hear that Jobi is teaching her to behave and being her father figure. She has really landed on her feet. You are so loved little one. Be happy..
Charlie
Charlie was found wandering in Essex. He is a quiet soul who gets on well with all the dogs that he has met. A stunning lurcher, and after having a bath and a good groom was even more stunning. Fostered by Keith and Brenda, Charlie had a good start and was soon spotted by Ian and Chris and a new pub life with their rescue brindle lurcher Jack, who we helped re-home to them last year. Have a lovely life Charlie, and let's hope it is a charmed one. God bless you lovely boy..
Diggy
Diggy was too young to be in holding kennels at just 14 weeks old. We got the call and immediatley collected him. What a poppet. He never put a foot wrong and didn't have to wait long for his new home. He went to live with Mark and Sue and Willow who they adopted two weeks earlier. Both Diggy and Willow have settled into their new family with their own lovely lurchers. I can't wait to see the little man when he is all grown up. What a super pup. Good luck little Diggy. Tag misses you.
Snoopy
We were asked to take lovely cat friendly Snoopy in as the toddler of the family was making his intolerable and he had started to growl back. It had become urgent and so we asked Ian and Lesley if they could just transport Snoopy back up to their overnight for us to collect. Lesley and Ian had already committed themselves to another rescue to add to their family, but on the journey on the way home with Snoopy their received a phone call to say that the foster family were unable to part with the dog that they were expecting to adopt. It must have been fate. Ian and Lesley had on board a lovely dog that met all the criteria that they needed for a second dog in the family, and there was no decision to think about. Snoopy was going nowhere. He is now a very much loved member of the family. xx
Willow
Willow, gorgeous Willow wasn't with us long at all. We had a phone call from one of our members to inform us that sadly their oldie had died in the week and would we please look out for another to replace him. Willow was due to come in the next day and we told them about her. It was love at first sight and Willow has now gone to a fantastic home in the country with acres to bound about in with their other 3 lovely dogs, including the stunning Leika who SLR rehomed to them last year. Willow is only a baby and I am sure that she will have a charmed life. God bless you Willow.
Tag
Tag had been with SLR Administrator for nearly 7 months. Found tied to a tree, by a passerby nearly 7 months ago, the holdings kennels phoned to say that the poor mite was terrified in kennels. Tag has been a handful for his SLR family, destroyed the patio furniture, but is a lovable rogue. When it came to the chance of the perfect home the family couldn't part with him. With all his foibles, Tag is still a lovable rogue, who has now just slotted in with the family. Jenny promises not to fail again this year!!!
Poppy
Poppy was on death row, but had a very caring Dog Warden who couldn't see that happen. We were contacted and Jenny S.L.R. Administrator met Jemma the Dog Warden on the M.25. What a sight this lovely little lady was. So waggy and so unbelievably adorable. She has a deformed right leg from birth. Her temperament is to die for. Jenny took her home to foster with her five dogs and Poppy fitted in just nice. It wasn't long before the home offers came in, and one stood out from the crowd. Poppy was only destined for one home. She is now so well loved and living life to the full. And that deformed front leg, well, what deformed leg?? She's doing fine. Thank you so much Karen and Chris for giving this little p.t.s. girlie a lifetime of love ahead.... She is heaven sent....
Daisy
Little Daisy was destined to live with her new family. They had Daisy written all over them. As grandad's dog is named Daisy, she is now named Poppy and lives with Helen, Chris and their lovely children with Pip, previously adopted from us, and what a lovely family they make. We love a happy ending.
Elmer
Little Prince Elmer had a very special mummy watching his whole progress whilst he was with us, and was very much in love with him. This little puppy came in so completely scared, but with the kindness of Barney and some patience and gentle introduction to other SLR members, little Elmer gradually came out of his shell. He will now lead a charmed life as the little Prince that he has turned out to be. Be happy little Prince Elmer. Be loved and be a good little man.
Dale
Well the lovely Dale wasn't with us for very long. How could anyone resist him? We were inundated with enquries for him. He has gone to an enchanted life with lots of tlc with Mary and Stuart. Another Kent home for an SLR dog. There will be plenty to offer walks with little Dale. Be very happy little man, and your angel foster-mummy in Ireland has sent a blessing with much love.
Willow
Taking on Willow, was taking on a little Angel. And she has been adopted by an angel. We know she is in a lovely home with you Liz and John. And having an adopted sister Dyna to live with is just heaven for Willow. Have a cherished life little Willow. xxxxx
Rosie
Rosie had been found wandering in Essex and her time was up, but the holding kennels was also a mixed rescue who we work with. They held onto Rosie for nearly another week for us whilst we rehomed to make room for her. Yvonne offered to foster Rosie for us and so she made the journey up to Norfolk with Jenny. Rosie had no heart left, no soul left and was all but lost. How can anyone treat these wonderful dogs in such a way that they lose any feeling at all? Yvonne took one look at her and said, "I don't think I will be able to pass her on". And she never did. After just one week of fostering the life the heart and the soul started to come back into this gorgeous little lass, and she was home. For good. xxx
Winnie
Winnie had been with Barney for over six months. She did try a new home for a few weeks but it was not meant to be. Every time Barney fostered a new little one Winnie, mummy dog, was first to prune and welcome. We knew it was getting progressively more obvious that Winnie had chosen Barney, and she was just waiting for the right moment to tell him. The moment came when Joy had to choose between Winnie and Bonnie. There was no choice, Winnie only had eyes for Barney as he left them outside for just a short while. How can anyone take Winnie away from Barney. In his heart he knew it, and Winnie told Joy it with her eyes, with her loving quiet whine, and with her waggy tail when he returned. She had her forever home all along, and now has Daddy, not Uncle Barney, but her Daddy. God bless you little Winnie. xxx
Bonnie
We have a lovely affinity with an Irish Rescue, who in our opinion are the best rescue in the world. Having had Bran over and then wonderful little Annie we were asked if we could take on Bonnie. Described as a proper little princess who just wanted cuddles 24/8. The description was spot on and Bonnie came over into our care. She was very loved by her foster mum in Ireland, and was only going to go to the best possible home. 18 applications were sifted through, and it was left to Bonnie to decide whether we had picked the right home for her. Barney travelled the 6 hour round trip for Bonnie to visit her new prospective mum and a much needed brother in Sam the lurcher. Were they going to get along. Would Joy fall in love with her. Why did we worry at all. Joy is a wonderful lady and Sam so laid back. Bonnie now has her forever sofa with cuddles forever. God bless you Joy. You were meant to be. And thank you for helping Barney see that he had the best forever home for Winnie right under his nose. xxx
Shaun
Shaun has a lovely nature but unfortunately for him life did not work out in his new adopted home and so came back into us. It wasn't long before applications came in again. We had to get it right this time. Shaun hated traffic and we needed to get him out into the country. A lovely couple applied for Shaun and being retired and having their own paddocks with acres for him to run around in was ideal for Shaun. Plus an added bonus of a little playmate. Perfect. Shaun now lives in Hampshire and is loving his new life..
Junior - Joe
Joe came into SLR as the result of a concerned neighbour phone call, after his owner was taken into hospital. He had been neglected for some time and was in a pitiful condition. Joe had a grade 5/6 heart murmur and was painfully underweight. He also had a kidney infection and terribly rotten teeth which had resulted in a lot of pain and urine infections for Joe. This was so upsetting for all concerned, and with the help of the neighbours and the RSPCA and our good Vet Anil Joe was signed over to us. He had nearly all his teeth removed under anaesthetic and his nails cut back as much as possible. Joe had a very lovely angel waiting in the wings to take him on, whatever his condition. Jacki nursed him and Joe blossomed in her care, but alas his heart and kidneys had taken too much of a pounding over the last year of his life and little Joe crossed the rainbow bridge after only being with his angel for 4 months. SLR will forever be grateful to Jacki for the love and understanding that Joe had for that brief time. We know how heart-breaking it was for her and we are so lucky that she was prepared to have her heart broken to see Joe happy for just a while. God bless you wherever you are running Joe. Til we meet again.xxx. God bless you too Jacki. xx
Annie
Annie came over from Ireland with one of the good rescues we work alongside. She came at just the right time for Barney as he had just lost his beloved and wonderful friend Seamus. Annie was another deerhound x lurcher and the moment that Barney set eyes on her and she set eyes on him it was meant to be. Annie is a wonderful and loyal little love, and although she could never replace the lovely Seamus she will always keep his memory alive. xx
Shadow
Little Shadow came in via another mixed rescue we work closely with. His owners had asked their vet to put him dow and couldn't give a reason why. The vet refused and asked the mixed rescue to find him a home. They in turn asked us to take him in. Shadow was an absolute poppet in foster with John and Viv. Only a baby and very clever. We took him to one of the shows that we go to and his new dad Mike met him with their own dog Fern. He was very much like Fern and Mike made it his mission to persuade his wife Jennie to fall in love with him. John and Viv took little Shadow over for a visit and all just clicked into place. Everyone at this rescue fell in love with this little chap because he has so much love to give. xx
Logan
The lovely Logan has now departed for his new life with J.B. and family. A favourite among the members of SLR, have a long and happy life Loggie. xxx
Maisie
Little Maisie has gone to her new home with Alison and family. We wish you all every happiness for the future, and remember, we are here, a phone call or email away should you need us. Happy days.
Finnegan
From the very start of his fostering it was a sure thing that Keith would fail. How could he not with such a gorgeous hound. One hound who has truly landed on all four paws and happy ever after. xx
Jobi
Jobi had so many home offers and we think and he thinks we found him the perfect one. Jobi is the loveliest dog we have ever had through our doors and that must be lovely because we have had the loveliest dogs, all of them. Be happy little man, you special hound. May your bed always be warm and your heart always full of love, and your bowl always full. xxx
Belle
Belle is a very happy gorgeous young lady. She has found her forever sofa and bed with Jean, one of SLR's members. Belle came along at just the right time for Jean, and Jean is just the right mum for Belle. Lots of love and happiness is wished for you both for many years to come. x
Amy
Dear little Amy, such a heart stealer, has taken up residence with Bev, Roy and Amelia in Kent. She is already off lead and having a lovely time charging around the local woods. Be very happy little one.xx
Pip
Pip has landed well and truly on his feet and has settled so well with Helen and Chris and children. He has discovered that the sofa is his as well and loves meeting all the little toddlers at playgroup. Way to go lovely little man. Have a lovely life together all.xx
Robbie
Gorgeous little laid back Robbie has gone to live with Sue and Rob and Missy, who they adopted from us just 3 weeks ago. And very happy he is too. Good luck little man, have a lovely life and don't let that little Missy boss you around. xx
Ben
Little Ben has fallen on his feet and found his forever home with Lis and Vivian and Sam. Be happy little man and be a good little boy. No more slippers!!! Well, not many anyway!
Missy
Missy landed well and truly on her feet with her lovely new mum and dad Sue and Rus. Wagging all the way to the car. And on Sue's update, she has settled easily and is so loved. Happy forever little Missy.
Bran
The lovely Bran had a lovely foster home in Ireland with Miriam but not a sniff of a home offer even though he lived with 6 cats and 5 dogs. Gill of CALL put out a plea for a foster home here and we could not refuse him as we had a space. Bran has to be the loveliest and laid back of dogs. He came over to Uncle Barney for a few days and everything that CALL had said about him was more than true. He is a dog to die for. Lesley and Ian saw him and it was love at first sight. Bran has landed on his feet. Bless him. What a star. What a lovely dog. Be happy little big man. Be happy.
Archie
Archie came into SLR through no fault of his own or of his owner. She was a mum of very young children on her own and had broken herleg. It was impossible for her to manage and there was no-one in the family or friends who could help her out. Archie was just a young lurcher of around 18 months and needed plenty of exercise. She thought long and hard about the decision to rehome Archie, and did the best for him. Judy, one of our forum members had been considering another dog as a best friend for her lovely lurcher girl Alice, and as soon as she saw Archie it was just right. Archie and Alice are now inseparable. The cat is still a work in progress!! Archie can be seen many times on the SLR forum and the SLR calendars as he is just soooo photogenic.
Holly
We had an emergency phone call to go and pick up a 5 month old pup. The couple were having to leave her for 10 hours a day and she was becoming destructive and they realised that it wasn't fair to her. We sent over Mo as the nearest transporter..... Holly never arrived back at base, as Mo fell instantly in love with her. She has been a pickle and you can certainly say has livened up the Poole pack household, but Mo wouldn't have her any other way.
Woody
Lovely little Woody pup approx 4-5 months old was saved from P.T.S. by lovely Pat at Mutts who asked us to rehome him. Fostered by Rebecca in Sevenoaks, Woody found the sofa there just too comfy. Woody has been adopted by Rebecca, Mick and girls. Way to go Woody.
Alfie
We were contacted by Sonia who was grandma to Alfie. Through no fault of his own Alfie at 10 needed to be rehomed. He was now being left for long hours. At the time we had no room as we had no foster help available. We put Alfie on the site and with the help of several SLR members we bombarded the other forums, vets and internet with his videos. Lovely Mike and Elaine had recently lost one of their oldies and needed a companion for their lovely border collie. It was love at first sight and Alfie now has his lovely forever home in Bristol. We all took this big feller into our hearts. The second picture is with little Rory owned by Kate who homevisited Alfie. Live long and be happy little big man.
Spot
The gentlest of giants. Spot was due to be put to sleep and the lovely warden Abbi down in Hampshire couldn't let that happen. She contacted us and Spot was duly fostered by John and Viv in Hertfordshire and then as John had to have an operation, by Uncle Barney in Essex. Spot has a lovely nature and has found his forever home with Sandra and Roger.
Elly
Elly was found wandering the streets with a large cancer growth on her mammary glands. She was emaciated and had all but given up. Thanks to the many donations from SLR and LL members Elly has undergone surgery to remove the tumour and is now being fostered with Jenny, SLR's Administrator. Elly's life expectancy is a year, but not if Elly has anything to do with it. SLR will be eternally grateful to Mutts in Distress and ALL SLR and LL members for making the surgery possible and giving Elly some love and life before she meets the bridge. Elly is now an SLR sponsored dog for life.
O.B.
This little chap came into us as an additional extra. Technically he is a whirrier (whippet/terrier type) but he was so depressed we could not leave him there. He is an absolute poppet and has landed fully on his feet joining Andrew and Carol and their lovely two children in Suffolk. We have given him a birthday of 12th January. Obi is the loveliest honorary whirrier we have ever met. Good luck little man.
Bryn
Bryn was SLR's first rescue dog. His owner contacted SLR when she realised that she could not give him the care and attention that he needed. He was being left 9 hours a day and had become stressed when allowed to go for a walk. He has the loveliest temperament, and a real cuddly character. Bryn was re-homed in London with his new family and their bouncy girlie lurcher. Bryn is now bouncing around with love.
Megan
Lovely Megan has really been through the mill and is a timid little thing who only wants to please. She is so scared of her own shaddow and needs some forever tlc. After 3 weeks with the home pack we have decided that she can stay. She is gradually responding to some heavy tlc and just fits in with this mad family. We love her very much and little by little hope that she will blossom here. Yes, Mummy Chook, Mimsmum has finally failed with a foster!!
Dodger
What can I say? The lovely Dodger has touched all our hearts. He is a big gentle giant with a loving heart. Rehomed to Fiona, we wish them all the love and happiness in the world. Be happy little big man.
Leika
Lovely lively little Leika has found a lovely home with Mark and Sue and their three lovely hounds. Endless play and pampering! What a lovely little girlie you are.
If you can offer a home to one of our many hounds who still need one, please contact us directly or visit the Homes Offered section of our forum and let us know.