Dog Rescue

Dog rescue is dear to my heart and always has been.  John and I set up a Charitable Organisation some years ago to help orphaned and abandoned puppies of all breeds, including cross breeds.  I was National Co-ordinator and the principal worker, using foster-home volunteers to care for the puppies, as well as caring for them myself. I was always “on the road”, rescuing, transporting to foster homes, vets, etc., working tirelessly to help not only puppies, but pregnant bitches who had been abandoned.

Here’s a short video which I found recently of part of a litter which were abandoned which I successfully hand-reared.  

Nick at Urbanhaze kindly made the video into a DVD for me.  Sound on for commentary!

It was a 24/7/365 commitment, and after about three and a half years we passed the reins to other workers as we really needed to get our lives back.  Having said that we are never far away from rescue, and would always try to help a dog in need.  My speciality, if you like, is whelping pregnant bitches and rearing puppies.  If anyone needs advice it’s free, and if I can help in any way I will try to do so.  The dogs always come first!

Rescue organisations who wish to feed their dogs on Burns Dog Food, will be entitled to a special discount from Heronbank, depending on the quantity they buy.

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Rehabilitation

 

Hand in hand with Dog Rescue goes Rehabilitation.  Some dogs who have been abused or neglected can lose their trust in humans or become aggressive around food, humans or other dogs.  They can develope behavioural problems which need to be addressed in order for them to become a good pet again.

Katie is one such lady who can help with these issues.  She has experience with dog aggression issues, separation anxiety, behavioural problems and more minor issues which, if addressed quickly, will not develope into anything serious.

Katie can be contacted through Heronbank.

 

Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation

The Rescue and Rehabilitation of British Wildlife is also very important to us.  John and I support Wildlife Aid, based in Surrey.

Wildlife Aid was formed 30 years ago to rescue, care for, and rehabilitate sick, injured and orphaned wild animals.  At the time of its formation Wildlife Aid was seen as a purely local charity with a local remit, rescuing a few hundred animals.

But what began as a back-garden hobby for founder Simon Cowell has now developed into one of the UK’s largest wildlife charities, dealing with more than 20,000 wildlife emergencies every year.

One thing they have learned in all the past three decades is that saving the lives of sick and injured wild animals is only one part of a bigger mission for Wildlife Aid.

Equally important is the need to educate people about the plight of Britain’s wildlife, and to encourage compassion for animals and respect for nature.  But to take on this wider mission and remit they realised that they needed to restructure the charity and amend their original charitable objectives to reflect everything that they currently do and that they aspire to do in the future.

That is why, with effect from April 2011, Wildlife Aid became The Wildlife Aid Foundation, with a new charity number (Registered Charity No. 1138944) and broader aims and objectives.

We all like to help our local wildlife, particularly our wild birds during the harsh winter months.  Phil Rosindale supplies bird tables and food, nest boxes and garden furniture, at really good prices, to help you enjoy your garden.

 

Step In Pets and Livestock Services

Working and owning a dog can present its’ own problems.  One solution is to get a Professional Dog Walker in to walk your dogs whilst you are out.

STEP-IN  Pets and Livestock Services was established in 2001 by Kate Greenall after many years of wanting her own business.  Having had a lifetime experience of farm animals and pets it seemed the logical step forward.  Based in Huddersfield, but covering the whole of Yorkshire, “Step In” is an organisation I can highly recommend through personal experience.  They are reliable and trustworthy, and I never hesitate to call on their services.

A link to “Step  In” can be found in our Links to the right of this page.

 

Pet Bereavement Counselling

When a well loved family member dies, the loss to us can be very great and leave a big hole in our lives.  We may need help in coming to terms with this. This is also true for us, when we lose a much loved pet.  Based in South Yorkshire, Janet Gibson is a qualified therapeutic counsellor who’s work is accredited by the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists.  She offers a pet bereavement counselling service to those who require it and there is a Pet Bereavement Counselling  leaflet available which may be of help to you.

A link to Janet‘s website can be found in our Links to the right of this page.

 

Remembrances

Please feel free to visit our Remembrances Page and leave your own comments.

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