100 Days with 100 Dogs: Day 31 - Luna C

We return to dogs in our care for Day 31 of the 100 Days with 100 Dogs. There's rarely any happy tales for the dogs that come to us. There's usually at least some trauma to work through, but some do stand out, and sadly not in a way anyone would like.

Meet Luna C

This darling little girl is Luna C. (We have 3 Luna's at this kennel, and don't let the way it rolls off the tongue worry you!😀 )  She is just a baby at 9 months old, and yet she's already experienced more than she ever should.

She was bought as a puppy, but her typical puppy play behaviour proved too much for the resident dog and he attacked her. Trying to do the best for her, the owner re homed her. The new owner said all the right things and appeared to offer the perfect home. Two months later and Luna was returned to the original owner severely underweight (to the point we considered EPI (*) when we first met her) and with patches of fur missing.  

They used the excuse that she had bitten the child, although the original home had children and she was fine with them. Luna is not ready for homing yet, as we need to build her back up and assess her fully.  We will have to err on the side of caution and not allow her into a home with children. Considering her experiences it will also need to be a pet free home.  We will keep you updated on her progress.

We're busy putting together the latest edition of our newsletter, Dogsbody. This quarterly newsletter goes out to our members. You can join as a member to help support our dogs here - https://www.gsdwelfarefund.co.uk/product/gsd-welfare-fund-annual-membership/

(*)  Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency is a stomach condition which makes digestion difficult.

100 Days with 100 Dogs: Day 30 - Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day

When a dog comes into Welfare, for whatever reason, we promise them that their new life starts now. Whatever has haunted and tormented them in the past, will remain a thing of the past. We will do our best to ensure that life is better for them from then on. As hard as we try, sometimes it isn’t always possible and fate has other plans. You cannot imagine how difficult this is to cope with. We fight with all our might to save these dogs and the vets are told to do what they can to save them. Sometimes, even the vet’s expert intervention cannot work the miracle needed to save them.

Today is day 30 of our 100 dogs in 100 days theme. It is also Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day, so we thought we would take this opportunity to remember some of the dogs that came to us but for whom we could not fulfil our promise. Today, we remember Wally, Skylar, Alec, Mel, Gino, Thor, Codie, Eddie, and the other amazing souls we loved and lost along the way. They will never be forgotten.

Our dogs bring so much into our life. Lets share some photos and memories of those amazing souls who we have said goodbye to.

100 Days with 100 Dogs: Day 29 - Meet Myla

Day 29 of our 100 Days with 100 Dogs feature sees the start of the Bank Holiday weekend, and also another young dog in our care eager to find their new pawrents.

 

Meet Myla

This beautiful baby is Myla who is just 9 months old. She was bought as a playmate for the resident dog, but unfortunately the resident dog did not take to her. Sadly many dogs in our care are here because of disagreements with the other dog, which is why we are quite particular about pairing them up. 

Myla is great with humans, and could probably live with children over 10 years old (purely because we wouldn't want her knocking toddlers over in her excitement)  She has not been tested with cats. 

Because of the reason she is with us we would not want to put her in that situation again even though it wasn't her fault.  Myla needs a home where her new family will have the time and patience for an adolescent dog and guide her using positive reinforcement.

Myla is currently too young to be neutered.

If Myla sounds like a good fit for your household, then please contact us via the form on this page - https://www.gsdwelfarefund.co.uk/adopting-a-german-shepherd/

 

100 Days with 100 Dogs: Day 28 - Meet Nala

As well as being the 28th day in the 100 Days with 100 Dogs series, today is also National Dog Day. Originally set up by Colleen Paige as a means to raise awareness of dogs in rescue shelters. And that segways nicely to today's dog looking for their forever home.

 

Meet Nala

The lovely Nala is a 2 ½/ year old white long haired female German Shepherd. She found herself in Welfare after getting out of the front door when a visitor arrived and grabbing them. Unfortunately for her the visitor was the landlord who demanded that she go. 

The first time I met Nala she gave me a wide berth, with her tail tucked tightly between her legs. She was such a worried girl. Since then Nala has gained confidence and now greets visitors and loves a fuss.  

She is more comfortable with women than men.  Nala would best suit a quiet child and pet free home. Once she bonds with you then you have a friend for life. She doesn't react to other dogs.

Nala is situated in Mildenhall, Suffolk.

Can you offer Nala a home she can feel safe and loved in? If so, get in touch with us via the adoption query form here - https://www.gsdwelfarefund.co.uk/adopting-a-german-shepherd/

100 Days with 100 Dogs: Day 27 - Meet Tara

In the 27th day of our 100 Days with 100 Dogs series and today we meet an energetic young lady looking for her forever home. Please like and share this post far and wide so we can find that for her.

 

Meet Tara

This beautiful girl is Tara. She is just under 2 years old. She is a short coated black and tan female German Shepherd. Tara's an absolute star around people and loves to make a huge fuss of everyone. 

Unfortunately she is reactive to dogs so would need a pet free home. She is very lively and loves her play time.  We can't see any reason why she couldn't live with children over 10 (she can be energetic and younger children may be knocked over by her).

Tara is currently located in Sleaford, South Lincolnshire.

If you can offer Tara a suitable home then please get in touch via the form here - https://www.gsdwelfarefund.co.uk/adopting-a-german-shepherd/

  

100 Days with 100 Dogs: Day 26 - Meet Harley

Day 26 brings us into the second quarter of our 100 Days with 100 Dogs feature, and today we meet an older lad looking for a peaceful and loving home.

Meet Harley

Harley is an 8 year old long haired male German Shepherd.   He came in to our care about a year ago due to a change in his owner's circumstances. We subsequently found him a new home and he was there for 8 months, but then his new carer moved home and couldn't take Harley with him. 

Harley is a nervous boy, but once he gets to know you he is very affectionate. His adopter reported that he is very reactive to other dogs. We had not experienced that before he left, and we believe this is probably down to being worried.  Harley will best suit a quiet home as the only pet. He is not neutered and neutering is not recommended for him. 

He is currently located near Sleaford in South Lincolnshire.

If you have a calm home suitable for Harley and willing to give him the love he needs then please get in touch with us via our adoption query form here: https://www.gsdwelfarefund.co.uk/adopting-a-german-shepherd/

  

Albas - Dog of the Month!

 

In yesterday's 100 Days with 100 Dogs feature we met young Albas who is our star Dog of the Month. Visit here to find out why - https://gsdwelfare.blogspot.com/2022/08/100-days-with-100-dogs-day-25-albas.html With such amazing progress over such a short period of time, and even more so the renewed hope that he can enjoy a life he deserves.

His progression also means that we're looking for a special home he can call his forever home. His adopters will need to patient with him, and continue the work we've started under our guidance. If you're up to the challenge then please get in touch via our Adoption Query form here - https://www.gsdwelfarefund.co.uk/adopting-a-german-shepherd/