Added to Halloween Auction - Jack – Deconstructed. Mixed Media Abstract Art by Eilidh Griffiths

The talented Eilidh Griffiths has generously donated this excellent abstract piece titled 'Jack - Deconstructed' to the Halloween Horror Auction supporting the GSD Welfare Fund.

‘Jack Deconstructed #1 ‘ is a mixed media, an abstract art piece which shows the shapes and colours of the traditional Halloween “Jack o’ Lantern” along with invoking the feeling of chilly, misty mornings where you can smell the frost in the air, which then clear into crisp days with aqua skies.

This will make a very nice addition to any Halloween / Autumn or Pumpkin lover’s home as an abstract art piece.

It is approximately 20 cm x 15cm or 8 x 6 inches in size and is worked upon a canvas board with several different media including collaged paper and acrylic paint. Signed and dated on the rear, by the artist and initialled on the front. It is sealed with matt acrylic varnish and is supplied without a frame.

You can discover more of her art on Instagram: @alesgriff.art

Bid now to own this eye-catching and thoughtful work of art in time for Halloween:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/364022276494

 

Halloween Horror Auction Update

We only have 11 days left of the Halloween Horror Auction raising money urgently needed to support the GSD Welfare Fund. Firstly a thank you to everyone who's participated we've raised just over £200, but we still have many cool items coming every day until Halloween.

We also still have some open auctions - take a look and see if anything catches your eye!

• Signed Copy of Dark Blood Comes From The Feet by Emma J. Gibbon - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/364020950365
• Handmade Crochet Zombear - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/364019964173
• Signed Paperback of Neptune's Reckoning by Robert J. Stava - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/364018248082
• Various Horror/Dark Fantasy A3 Prints/Posters - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/364006019323
• Original Painting 'Aztec Apocalypse' by Luciana Nedelea - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/364008390553
• Signed Paperback 'I Can See You' by David Haynes - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/364016436294
• Signed Paperback copy of Sliggers by Michael Yowell - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/364009448291
• Original Thread Painting 'Shepherding Stars' by Carron Bailes - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/364010518737

 

100 Days with 100 Dogs: Day 60 - Meet Mouse

Day 60 of our 100 Days with 100 Dogs series brings with it some happy news! A few weeks ago we launched an urgent appeal after rescuing Bella and her five pups from a dire situation. Since coming into our care they've made excellent progress and already three of the pups have found their new homes. Another is now ready to find her new home...

Meet Mouse

Mouse is a delightful 10 month old female German Shepherd. She is an absolute delight to be around. She was rescued along with her mum and 4 siblings from terrible conditions. They were living in their own filth and their coats were so matted that we had to clip them off. 

She is about the size of a 5 month old puppy. probably by lack of nutrition, reinforced by the fact that we found only a slight scattering of cheap kibble on the floor for them to eat. 

Because of her terrible start in life Mouse has missed the important socialising aspect of growing up. She actually appears to cope with this amazingly well but we have to keep in mind that this may affect her behaviour in future. Because of the fight for survival with her siblings and lack of socialising we feel Mouse would benefit from being an only dog. 

Mouse has lived with children but is untested with cats. She's currently located in Mildenhall, Suffolk.

If you can offer Mouse, or any of our dogs the life they deserve and not the one they've suffered then please contact us via the form on this page:

https://www.gsdwelfarefund.co.uk/adopting-a-german-shepherd/

We'd also like to thank everyone who's donated to the appeal - it's helping to make this happen for these dogs. We're currently over half-way to our target. If you can contribute even a small amount that would still be a big help!

https://www.gofundme.com/manage/urgent-appeal-for-bella-and-her-five-pups

 

100 Days with 100 Dogs: Day 59 - Meet Simba

For the past couple of weeks alongside the 100 Days with 100 Dogs feature I've also been running a Halloween Auction to raise some money to help pay for the care of the 117-odd dogs we're currently looking after. Today's new item was an Zombear who's pretty cool and terrifyingly cute 🧟🐻 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/364019964173

Today we also meet another one of our dogs looking for a home to live the rest of his life in.

Meet Simba

Simba is around 2 or 3 years old - all too often the dogs don't have the proper paperwork. He is a friendly boy but prefers male company to female. He is strong on the lead so will need continued work in that area. 

He is reactive to other dogs so needs to be the only dog. Cats are also likely to be problematic.

Simba's ideal home would be with a male who lives alone - preferably with enough experience to continue his training. Unfortunately, Simba does have a bite history. It wasn't a serious bite but we have to mention this.   

He's vaccinated and microchipped. Simba is currently located in Stamford, South Lincolnshire.

To adopt Simba or any of our dogs please contact us via the form here:

https://www.gsdwelfarefund.co.uk/adopting-a-german-shepherd/

Please Follow, Like and Share to as many people as possible to try and find this boy his forever home.

Dickie's Diary - Time with Ada

  

Hello everypawdy. Dickie Hill here. It's been a very stressful time for me recently. My best friend Ada has been in season so we couldn't play together for a few weeks. I didn't really understand why. Although she smelled different and I wanted to be with her more than ever but mum says that wasn't a good idea. 

There were some days she smelled really different - more interesting in a way I'd not felt before - and I cried through the night for her.  I couldn't concentrate on anything else really. Mum said that's only natural and sometimes I did a funny walk. I couldn't help myself I just found myself doing it. I am pleased to say its all back to normal now (I think mum is pleased too). 

We had such fun when we were finally let together again and we are still best friends. Must go now Ada wants me to chase her although she is not swishing her tail to the side and she doesn't smell different any more. 

Lots of love Dickie Hill 🐾🐾🐾

I know mum worries about the other dogs she looks after, in particular a mum called Bella and her pups - can you help her worry less by supporting their appeal?

https://www.gofundme.com/manage/urgent-appeal-for-bella-and-her-five-pups

100 Days with 100 Dogs: Day 58 - Meet Levi

As well as reaching the 58th day in the 100 Days with 100 Dogs series, it's also World Food Day and we're all encouraged to try and alleviate hunger for someone. Wellington immediately volunteered to be the dog to have his hunger alleviated! We're seeing more people relying on food banks because of trying circumstances, and some also try and stock pet foods so the whole family is catered for - a trend to be encouraged, so when you donate to your local food back, it's worth asking if they consider pets as well.

Sadly we're still catering for over 110 dogs and finding them loving homes is the best outcome for all of us. In some cases, it isn't possible to rehome them either for severe behavioural concerns or complicated health issues. A few dogs have Police orders and so any infraction would see them put down. We have 30 such dogs where we've judged it best for the dog to remain in our care.

Most however are like today's dog and can be rehomed, although with some extra consideration needed. We 'just' need to find their right homes, and for that we need everyone's help. The ideal household for one of our dogs could well be someone you know, so please Like and Share these posts wherever you can so they can reach the right person.

We know many of you already do so and that support is much appreciated. If we all did the same then our reach would be staggering.

Meet Levi

Levi is an18 months old long coated male German Shepherd. He has not been neutered yet.

He is a lovely dog but he can be very strong and over-excitable. With these in mind, he needs an experienced shepherd owner with no children, cats or other dogs.

If you can provide Levi the home he needs then please get in touch via the form on this page:

https://www.gsdwelfarefund.co.uk/adopting-a-german-shepherd/

You can find other dogs looking for their forever homes here:

https://www.gsdwelfarefund.co.uk/dogslist/

Tia's Pupdates - Stuffed Toy Tease

Hello everypawdy. Tia here with a pupdate.   I'm rather upset at the moment but I know you will understand. The hooman is being very unreasonable. She buys us stuffed toys (she says they are called cushions) and then moans and takes them away when I play with them. 

They even have pictures of German Shepherds on so I know they are meant for us. I think she does it as a torment I didn't listen to her though and just kept playing with them. I tried to get her to join in but she wasn't having any of it. There's just no pleasing her. 

I'm off now to see if Rodney wants to play with the cushions.  Bye for now. Love Tia xx 💗💗💗

Discover a range of informative articles as well as previous Pupdates from Tia and Dickie's Diary entries in our Article Archive:

https://gsdwelfare.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html