100 Days with 100 Dogs: Day 71 - Casper in Training

Often when we take in a dog we need to work with them before they can be rehomed. We've seen the need for this rehabilitation work noticeably increase as a result of dogs acquired during lockdown not being properly trained or socialised. However the dog we meet on Day 71 of our 100 Days with 100 Dogs series the reason proved very different...

Casper in Training

Casper is an 11 month old white male German Shepherd. He came to us at 9 months with his previous caretaker stating that "he'd never had such a dog. Casper didn't listen to anything he said" We soon discovered why.  After a couple of hours in our care, we realised he was deaf. 

Since then Casper spent the time just decompressing. We will now try teaching Casper some visual signals. He is microchipped and vaccinated.

Casper is located in Holbeach, South Lincolnshire but he isn't ready for homing just yet.

You can find other dogs that are ready to join a home on our website:

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

We've also just released our 2022 Christmas cards - support our efforts and treat your friends and loved ones here:

https://www.gsdwelfarefund.co.uk/product/2022-christmas-cards/

Christmas Cards Now Available in our Online Store

We are very pleased to announce that our new 2022 Christmas cards are now available in our online store for the festive season.

https://www.gsdwelfarefund.co.uk/product/2022-christmas-cards/

They are sold in packs of 5 for each type and come with envelopes. They are printed on sturdy card stock and the interior is blank and so has plenty of space to add your own message.

Two varieties are available:

GSD Portrait Sketch

This square-shaped card measures 15 cm (6 in) along each edge. It features an antique sketch of a German Shepherd in a clean and classic style.

GSD by the Fireplace

This vertically aligned A5 (15 x 21 cm / 6 x 8 in) sized card features a hopeful GSD waiting by the fireplace in a vibrant style.

https://www.gsdwelfarefund.co.uk/product/2022-christmas-cards/

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WE NEED YOU TO BECOME ONE OF THE 5,000!

Dog rescues across the country are in a state of crisis - we operate thanks to the amazing generosity and here is an opportunity to make a significant change.

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If 5,000 people signed up and generated £5 donations each would cover most, if not all of our monthly running costs - AT NO COST TO YOU! So even with the current financial crisis, you can increase your support without impacting your household budget.

A few extra clicks while shopping online and you're contributing directly to helping us save vulnerable German Shepherds and caring for them while we find them new homes. That level of funding would be a game-changer for us and keep us operating well into the future. 

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100 Days with 100 Dogs: Day 70 - Farewell Sandy

If you're a fan of traditional British puddings then today is a doubly good day! Not only is it British Pudding Day (a real thing apparently - https://nationaltoday.com/british-pudding-day/) and so a patriotic duty to treat yourself, but we also say a fond farewell to Sandy.

We introduced Sandy all the way back on day 40. She's a six year old bitch who ended up in a fight with another bitch at her previous home. Apart from that incident, she's been a joy and we're so happy that she's found her forever home. We thank her new parents for providing their home for Sandy and wish them all the best for their future.

If you'd like to adopt one of our dogs then take a look at the too many we have eager to find their future on our website:

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

Please Like, Follow and Share so we can reach as many people as possible and find homes for the 120+ dogs currently in our care. Thank you!

100 Days with 100 Dogs: Day 69 - Meet Teddy

We continue with our journey through 100 Days with 100 Dogs and we've passed the two-thirds point! We're trying to put something together to mark the 75th day so fingers crossed that it comes together!

Today we meet a dog ready for his new home with fairly relaxed requirements, so hopefully, he'll find one easily! Please Like, Comment and Share to bring this lovely boy to the attention of his future parents - this also strengthens our visibility on the various platforms - so double bonus!

Meet Teddy

This Handsome boy is Teddy. He is a dark long coated 3 year old male German Shepherd. He was very barky and standoffish when he first arrived but since then has settled well and is now ready for homing. 

He is very food motivated which could be a good thing for future training purposes. Once he is comfortable around you he likes to be with you although still a little untrusting. It takes him time to build trust even after getting to know you so a little extra patience may be needed. 

He's not shown any aggression towards other dogs since he has been with us. Teddy has not been tested with cats. He has been neutered and has previously lived with other dogs.

Teddy is currently located in Cleaveland.

If you can offer Teddy his forever home then please contact us via the form here:

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

100 Days with 100 Dogs: Day 68 - Meet Kosmo

An illness-caused gap has disrupted service for a few days, but hopefully, we're now back on track! Day 68 of our 100 Days with 100 Dogs journey lands on Dog Film Festival day - a day for celebrating our furry friends in short films. Naturally, it's a US event, but that doesn't stop the rest of us from having fun with it too :-) 

My entry is an advert idea to try and attract more people to adopt our rescues - it was a fun idea :-)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3kuQrLUl0M

Today we meet a young dog that will soon be ready for a new home.

Meet Kosmo

Kosmo is an attractive black male German Shepherd. He's a very barky lad, sometimes in a playful manner, other times he barks aggressively. We feel eventually a home with an older, confident female is likely to be good for him.  

He is 2 years old and any prospective adopter will need to visit several times to gain his trust. However, he isn't quite ready for home at the moment. He's currently located in Cleveland.

He's certainly come along though:

https://youtube.com/shorts/qJzKubjl4MA

Discover more dogs looking for their furever homes here:

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

100 Days with 100 Dogs: Day 67 - Meet Roxy

With the excitement of Halloween done (although there's one special auction left - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/364034132187) we resume our journey through 100 Days with 100 Dogs - unfortunately, it's now 120 dogs :-( Today we meet a lovely young lady who hopefully will be off to her new home soon.

Meet Roxy

This pretty girl is Roxy she is an 18 month old, black and tan short-coated female German Shepherd. She is good with dogs, cats, children and adults. In fact, she is an absolute sweetheart all round. 

Her family were devastated to part with her but it was circumstances beyond their control. They have done a wonderful job in raising Roxy. Thankfully we have a possible family lined up for her who have been waiting for a while so fingers crossed. 

It makes our lives so much easier when they come to us so well-adjusted. Roxy will still have to stay with us for a minimum of 1 month but how could anyone refuse her ❤

Roxy is currently located in Clacton, Essex. She hasn't been neutered yet as she's too young.

Discover more GSDs looking for their new homes on our website: 

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