100 Days with 100 Dogs: Day 10 - Meet Lassie

We've reached the tenth day of the 100 Days with 100 Dogs series, and we've barely scratched the surface of the dogs we currently look after. There doesn't seem to be any abatement any time soon and we know that other rescues in the UK and across the world are facing the same challenges. Pandemic, war, and financial crisis have left many dogs without homes.

It seems unfair that it's often left to charities like ourselves and their generous supporters to try and put a dog's life back together, when maybe some forethought and planning could help prevent at least some of these cases. At the moment we are mostly reactive - just doing what we can for the dogs, but if we don't take a longer view, and try to prevent at least some of these cases then we'll continue facing an ever escalating problem.

Sometimes though, circumstances mean that we have to get involved, and that is what we are here for...

Meet Lassie

Lassie is a 6 year old female, long coated black and tan German Shepherd. 

Sadly she came to us due to her previous owner's health issues. It was a relation that brought her to us, and they didn't know her history, and so couldn't confirm if she's been neutered or not. 

She is very fun loving and energetic for her age, and so gives the impression of being much younger. 

Lassie has been fine with other dogs, so could live with a male dog after proper introduction. She is great with people and we cannot see any reason why she couldn't live with children. We don't know her reaction to cats, so a cat free home is probably best. 

She's currently situated in Mildenhall, Suffolk.

If you could provide Lassie's forever home then contact us via email gsdwelfarefund@gmail.com

Apart from adopting one of our dogs there are many ways that people can support our mission - we've compiled a big list here https://www.gsdwelfarefund.co.uk/how-you-can-help/ There are undoubtedly other ways we haven't listed, so feel free to share any ideas you might have in the comments below.

  

Dickie's Diary - Fun With a Flirt Pole

Hello pupsters. It’s Dickie Hill back again, and as usual, I’ve been busy learning new things. 

Today mum said we were going to play with the flirt pole. I didn’t know what that was, but all sorts of fun images passed through my mind. When mum brought it out, it turned out to be a fluffy duck like the one I cuddle up to in my bed at night, but it attached to a long pole by elastic. I grew quite excited when I saw it and thought how much fun we were going to have. 

It was even better than I thought as mum made the duck come alive. It flew and ran across the floor - daring me to chase it. Of course I did as I’m a big brave boy, and with my super slow-mo speed I felt sure it didn't stand a chance. I feel rather silly admitting that the duck out witted me. Just when I prepared to pounce, he quickly moved out of the way. Over and over again I tried but soon realised I needed to be clever, and rethink my game. 

As much as I hate to admit it, and even with my super speed,  Daffy duck proved too quick for me. Besides, he could fly. I'm sure you'll agree that's cheating.  Stopping for a moment to devise a new plan, mum suddenly shouted “get it!” and Daffy Duck came flying towards me. 

After I'd dragged him away and played for a while, mum said “leave it”. That meant I had to drop whatever was in my mouth. Even though I'm usually having a great time at the time,  I did usually receive a special treat for doing as she instructed. Mum took Daffy Duck and once I'd finished my treat. she brought him to life again. Naturally I gave chase and I nearly got him that time - because I am fast, but he cheated and flew off again. 

I stopped again to consider how best to catch him, and again my mum said “get it” and Daffy Duck came flying towards me. After we did the swapsie again (treat for duck) I realised something. When I stopped chasing him, he came to me! 

What a great game. Mum said it is a learning game. It teaches me impulse control. Well, it certainly takes a lot of control not to chase him for sure. Once we repeated it several times, I decided to sit and wait for mum to start the game again. This worked because mum immediately brought him to life again. I was too smart for him now though. I knew if I didn’t chase him he would come to me. How clever am I? Mum says I’m a clever Dick. Of course I am. It seems all of mum's games are to teach me something but it’s still a lot of fun. I think it’s my sprinkles time now so I have to go. Love Dickie 🐾🐾🐾

100 Days with 100 Dogs: Day 9 - Meet Max

For the 9th day in our 100 Days with 100 Dogs feature we meet Max - another dog from over 100 currently in our care - most of which are looking for homes. We've never had so many dogs needing rehoming and we can only do so with your help. Can you help Max find his forever home?

Meet Max

Max is a handsome 4 year old sable male German Shepherd.  

He loves to interact with humans and once a bond is made he is happy to just spend time with you. Max is currently located at Mildenhall in Suffolk.

Max would prefer to live in a pet free home. He would be fine with children over 10 years old. He has been with us some time now and deserves to find somewhere to call home.

If you can offer Max a loving home, then contact us via email gsdwelfarefund@gmail.com 

You can find other dogs in our care on our website - https://www.gsdwelfarefund.co.uk/dogslist/ and on our Facebook Adoption group  - https://www.facebook.com/groups/gsdwfadoptions

  

Arlo Photo Gallery

 Following on from yesterday's Meet Arlo post, we have some more wonderful photos of him to share. If you missed the post then then you can see it here - https://gsdwelfare.blogspot.com/2022/08/100-days-with-100-dogs-day-8-meet-arlo.html

   

  

100 Days with 100 Dogs: Day 8 - Meet Arlo

We enter the second week of the 100 Days with 100 Dogs and it's a sad state of affairs that even the 100 days won't include every dog. On a more positive note, we are seeing a good response to this campaign, and we hope that momentum continues and we're able to match all of our dogs ready rehoming with new loving families. 

Meet Arlo

The handsome Arlo is a 2 year old entire male German Shepherd. He came to us because of some behaviour issues. 

His previous owner thought he was vicious but as soon as we started assessing him we quickly realised his behaviour was triggered by fear.  To complicate matters a freak accident resulted in a broken leg. This happened only two weeks after joining us, and has obviously held up his rehabilitation. 

Despite this setback Arlo has responded positively, and has come on in leaps and bounds. As you can see he's a real water baby. Arlo's ideal home would be a man who lives alone and has time to continue to work with him. There shouldn't be any children or other pets in the household, but could live with a female dog if properly introduced. He is currently situated at Mildenhall in Suffolk.

If you feel that you can provide Arlo his forever home then please email gsdwelfarefund@gmail.com. 

Other dogs in our care can be found in our adoption Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/gsdwfadoptions and our website http://www.gsdwelfarefund.co.uk/dogslist/

100 Days with 100 Dogs: Day 7 - Tia Meets Elda

A week into our 100 Days with 100 Dogs feature and that wonderful character Tia makes her appearance. About a fifth of the dogs in our care can't be responsibly rehomed due to their special care needs - whether medical or behavioural. Others require extensive rehabilitation before they can be considered for adoption, usually because they've been so traumatised by their experiences.

Tia's already one of our more famous residents with her cheeky character, and Elda is now starting to find herself as she grows more confident after spending two years in police custody.

Tia Meets Elda

Hello pupsters. Tia here with a quick pupdate. I'm sorry you haven't heard from me for a while. I have had lots of stories to tell but the hooman keeps saying she is too busy to listen. Really. She need to spend a day as me and then she will see what busy means. I don't stop all day. 

Well, the big story of the day is that I met Elda for the first time. She seems nice and I think we can be friends. She is older than me but not as experienced. I mean, she has been here for months and she's still not jumping up at the hooman and grabbing her. I think I will have to teach her a few things. 

I didn't think I was going to like her because I heard she had rubbed noses with my Rodney. She really doesn't want to go down that path. I told the hooman she'd best introduce her to Bruce.  I'm told she's a quick learner, and I guess we'll find out.

I am told that Welfare now have over 100 dogs like me to care for. They need fundraising ideas so they can pay for our kennels. There is a new group called "Friends of GSD Welfare"  if you haven't already joined please think about doing so. It's just £3 a month. That's only a cup of coffee to you, but to dogs like me and Elda, that could feed us for 3 days. 

I heard the hooman and another hooman went and rattled tins for people to put money in. Wellie, Ada and Dickie went with them. I have offered to go next time and sell kisses but the hooman says it might cost more in legal fees with the sort of kisses I give. I try to help but I am so unappreciated.  

You can sponsor me or Elda and be our friend for just £20 per year.  I will let you know how I get on selling my kisses and how I get on with Elda. I can hear my Rodney calling so must go. Bye for now. Love Tia 💖💖💖

You can become a Friend of GSD Welfare here https://gsdwelfare.blogspot.com/p/become-friend-of-gsd-welfare.html and help fund cohntinued care for Elda, Tia and all the others.

If you'd like to sponsor one of our dogs then visit here to learn more https://gsdwelfare.blogspot.com/p/sponsor-our-dogs.html

  

100 Days with 100 Dogs: Day 6 - Meet Axle

We've reached the sixth day already in our 100 Days with 100 Dogs series. Today we meet Axle - who's just one of 80 dogs in our care looking for homes. Each has their own own story, and each needing a loving home where they can live a life they deserve - not the one they've suffered.

Meet Axle

Poor Axle is an 11 year old male entire German Shepherd. 

He came to us in a dreadful state. Axle was emaciated with large areas of his fur missing and a growth hanging from his neck. We have had him vet checked and while the vet doesn't think it's anything nasty, we are  making arrangements to have the growth removed.

A cat free home is needed, without very young children. We haven't seen him react to other dogs, but we'd recommend calmer companions.

Axle has the sweetest of temperaments and loves company. He will make someone a wonderful companion. After what he has endured he desperately needs a place to call home. 

Axle is currently located in South Lincolnshire.

If you're able to offer a home for Axle then email us at gsdwelfarefund@gmail.com. You can also find out more about our adoption process here http://www.gsdwelfarefund.co.uk/adopting-a-german-shepherd/