HAPPY ENDINGS
This new section features stories about animals that have been successfully rehomed.
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Ivan
(May 2010)
Ivan
is settling into his new home after a dodgy start because he hadn't seen
a cow before and thought it was a big playmate - the cow protecting her
calf was not so amused. His new owners have stepped up the training and
he is back in line with four adoring grown ups to love him, and he them.
He is in his element and the skinny creature that came into our care is
blossoming into a handsome lad as this picture shows.
Lucy
(May 2010)
"As
you can see from the photo, Lucy has settled into family life very easily!
I can't tell you how happy we both are to have found each other and it feels
as though I've known Lucy from puppyhood. It isn't easy for a dog to get
used to a new life, especially on a farm, and I expected it to take a few
months to be able to trust Lucy around all the animals. But, in fact, it
has only taken about three days. She did have a taste for duck and chicken,
but she is cured of that now. She was a little nervous about the horses
at first but now is friendly with them while maintaining a healthy respect.
She follows me EVERYWHERE and waits for me outside each stable. She comes
when I call her and walks well on the lead. She is friendly to the kids,
the cats, to Truffle, to everyone! She eats well and sleeps well and is
SO HAPPY. I'm so glad I could give her this life. I really love her with
all my heart. It only took a few days for us both to be settled with each
other and we are truly bonded - I feel privileged. Thank you for everything
and always feel free to ring or write or visit". Erin and Lucy
Rascal
(April 2010)
After
several false starts, Rascal has finally secured himself a loving home.
He has issues based in fear which meant he wasn’t above having a little
nip when he felt threatened, but with the security of a doggie pal alongside
him he is thriving in his new home with Smudge & Dave – there is always
a happy ending out there, just sometimes it takes a little longer.
Abi
(April 2010)
"This happy ending took a year to write and sometimes I wondered if
it ever would be written. Abi was brought in by the Dog Warden, a skinny,
half starved puppy, balding, with a massive worm burden. She was far too
frail to be put into kennels so she came to me and here she remains. It
has been the toughest challenge with a dog that I have ever undertaken but
I can finally see light at the end of the training tunnel - the difference
in her physically is obvious but her mental state is vastly improved too
and she is learning to trust that I will look after her. She is everything
people say a rescue dog will be and to see the transformation in her is
worth all the hard work".
Sasha
(April 2010)
Sasha came into us as a skinny waif. We were told she was a German Shepherd cross but it was
difficult to see. Now with 6 months of love and attention she has grown into all the
promise of her cross-breed. She is spoilt to bits - note the regal pose on
the family sofa - and has a doggy pal Daxter to share her new life. A wonderful success story for Sasha.
Jake
(April 2010)
"Just thought we would let you know that Jake its doing really well. He
got settled in very easily and has become part of the family instantly and
we all couldn't imagine life without him! He is a big bundle of fun and
loves long walks and playing and fetching his ball in the field or back
garden. We have introduced him to other dogs and children in are family
and he has been brilliant, no trouble at all. Just wanted to say thanks
for everything you did for him as you have given us a huge source of happiness
in our lives. Many thanks again". Carol, Daniel, Holly and June
Buster
(April 2010)
Buster was in a dire situation due to his previous owner's changed circumstances.
He was still much loved but had nowhere to live - he came into our care
a bewildered little dog but now......... as you can see from this run along
the beach, he fell firmly on his feet and is treasured by his new people
who can't imagine how they lived without him - Buster is certainly a very
happy ending.
Chloe
(April 2010)
Chloe was passed from pillar to post until she found her forever home. She
now resides more than happily with Lola who is her best buddy – she’s not
being spoilt at all as you can see from her snuggly picture on her owners'
bed! Michelle and her husband are absolutely delighted with her.
Ty
(November 2009)
Ty
came in with his partner Izzy early this year. We wanted to rehome them
as a pair because they had been through so much together. We thought our
prayers had been answered when they did go out together. Unfortunately,
our hopes were dashed when Ty was returned - alone. He was a very confused
dog but a loving couple had always expressed an interest in him, so we made
contact and - as the photograph shows - the rest is history. Ty settled
in very quickly with the resident dogs and has taken the sofa as his own.
I love a happy ending.
Tom finds a new home
(26
August 2009)
At long last after 9 months Tom has found a wonderful new home, as you can see from the picture he is not being spoilt at all....
This is all we ever wanted for Tom a warm bed with a loving family and we think he has found much more - Well done Tom.
Sootica and her kittens
(10
August 2009)
Thank you everybody who contacted us about Sootica and her lovely kittens.
They have all now gone to loving homes.
With the additional interest we were also able to find a home for another little lad who had been brought into our care during Sootica's stay with us.
Tucker
This has to be the first "Happy Ending" we have because it was such a wonderful day for us all when Tucker finally went to his new home. Tucker had been with us over a year - everyone that came to the kennels overlooked this lovely little dog who sat patiently at the door to his kennel instead being interested in the bouncy noisy ones that made their presence known. As he was with us for so long we often took him out to meet other people and give him a change of scenery.
One day I went to visit a lovely lady recently bereaved and very sad. I thought they could cheer each other up. Tucker played in her beautiful big garden and Alex and I had a chat about how life can throw you a curved ball when you least expect it. Then she did the same to me by telling me to bring him back on Monday and she would give him a home - there were tears aplenty from both of us and Tucker must have known his fortunes were about to change because he sat on Alex's knee rather than by my side, which was his usual position.
I still see Tucker regularly and through him now have a lovely new friend - so you will see why he is so important to us all and why he had to be our first, but thankfully not our last, Happy Ending.