Dog Rescue

Compulsory micro-chip / registration for dogs ?

suricate — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:48:12 GMT

Sadly today I have received an email "I'm sorry to inform you that your Downing street petition has been rejected.

My petition read:

"We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to: Introduce 'Compulsory
Dog licencing and microchipping'.

     The new Animal welfare Act has sadly failed to reduce or
     control the increasing numbers of pets that are dumped and
     abandoned. We have become a throw away society with animals
     increasingly becoming objects of cruelty and abandonment. The
     credit crunch has become the ideal excuse to discard peoples`
     unwanted pets but in reality has little to no truth as cutting
     down on a few small personal luxuries would easily cover any
     increased pet bills. Traceability and accountability are key in
     addressing the increased abuse of our beloved animals and with
     charities facing a bleak financial future the outlook for
     abandoned animals is very grim. Simply licence and register ALL
     dog / cat owners to help reduce impulse purchases and ease in
     which these animals can be tossed aside.

A similar petition has only obtained 20 signatures which highlights to causes.

Is it simply that our so called animal loving population have no interest in seeing their pets indentifiable and traceable if lost or do not feel that they are worth a little monitary imput to make all animals protected under a registration scheme.

Or is it that the public are just not aware ?.

Why is such a simple cost effective scheme not supported by the Animal Welfare charities, such as the RSPCA who constantly fill our media with statements claiming they are over crowded with abandoned and " lost animals " and calling for more money from the public to help address this serious growing problem.

Where are the media who are very quick to highlight animal cruelty stories and the MP`s that fill Parliament when animal issues such as the hunting ban is debated ?.

To myself, someone that has dedicated over 45 years to animal welfare it seems that with leaving serious issues pertaining to animal welfare such as. a} Addressing the issue of fireworks which kills, maims and terrifies thousands of animals each year, all of which is well documented yet ignored.

b} Making pet owners accountable, responsible and traceable for their animals thus reducing the all too high numbers of abandoned, unwanted and abused pets.

The recession is a poor excuse for the increased numbers of abandoned pets and is being used all too freely as some form of justiiable reasoning for this callous act. The truth is all too simple, pets are too easily obtained and with this throw away society all too easily disposed of with at present little to no traceability or accountability.

Without cruelty and abandonment perhaps there would be no real need for so many animal charities and are some concerned that they would become extinct. The new Animal Welfare Act has failed in certain areas and unless with secondary legislation seeing the issues such as fireworks and animal abuse and abandonment dealt with nothing will improve.

All too much of the animal welfare legislation is made by "SELECTIVE" animal rights agendas and public opinion, entertainment and revenue appear far more important than actually improving animal welfare.

Honey Itsadogslife!

honey itsadogslife! — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:20:42 GMT

Woof Woof!!! big doggy licks to you all!!! Well, my name is Honey and I am a rescue dog from a small village named Arambol in Goa, India. I was found as a pup by my owners who were living out there at the time. There are many homeless dogs in Goa and I was one of them. Life as street dog is very tough over there. We generally hang around in packs and stick to our own territories. If a dog that is not from your pack sets one paw on your territory, they are in for it! Dreadful things can happen to dogs in Goa and for us female dogs it can be even harder. People do not want to know us because we end up having litter after litter of pups and this is not good because it makes the dog problem in Goa a constant increase. There was no hope for me - but I was one of the lucky ones. When my owners travelled back to England, they made a journey straight back to Goa to fly me over to England and spend the rest of my life with them! It was a huge adventure, with lots of tears along the way. I hope that my story will inspire even more people to give a warm and loving home to a dog in need and help them know that there are people out there that they can trust and love just as much as I do of my owners.

You can read about my journey on my website at: www.honey-itsadogslife.com

You can visit me on Facebook and become a fan of Honey Itsadogslife

You can twitter me at Dogtwitting

Big doggy licks to all you dog lovers!!!!!

Honey x x x

Welcome to the Dog Rescue Forum

ITV Ed — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:53:51 GMT

Share your thoughts with other dog and animal lovers here

*WOOF*

Hayden Chittell

haydenchittell — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:41:07 GMT

my 2 dogs were rescued too and they are only puppies.. its great what you do

Dodgy Breeders

keepersgate — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:12:48 GMT

There have to be other people out there who are sick to the heart that nothing is being done to rid dogdom of the dodgy breeders. There's plenty of talk, spouting good intentions, but always with an eye to checking their backs legally. That's ok, I suppose, but they seem to be endlessly chasing their own tails and the poor dogs are still suffering. Now I find out there's an organisation trying to rival the Kennel Club by offering to register dogs. What's going on? The Kennel Club is the Establishment, an institution, and, despite recent twisted TV coverage, they've been fighting an uphill battle against dodgy breeders for years. Come on people, wake up, dogs are not disposable goods. A dog is your companion, confidant, confessor and always a cuddle when you need one. Dodgy breeders don't care about the homes and lifestyles being offered to their puppies, they don't see precious little lives, they count the cash as the puppies pop out. They neither know nor care about the genetics or temperaments they are breeding. They don't care about the lifetime of Vet's bills you're going to have. Are you reading this because you have a story about a dodgy breeder? Would you like to share it? Let's speak up, open people's eyes. Wouldn't it be an idea to set up a reliable Breeders Register, where they don't just pay money and get their pups sold for them. Make it free, but make it hard, very hard, to get their names on. They would have to meet strict criteria with regards to their kennel's history, bona fide reports and reccomendations from people who have bought puppies/dogs from them, Vet's commendations about their dedication to their dogs etc. Come on, anyone interested in making a difference?

Lost Blue Fronted Amazon Parrot

soobhan — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:18:17 GMT

My Georgie went missing in January 2007 after following me out of the front door in Holloway London N7.

I have done everything to find him he is my little boy my companion and friend he is 6 years old has a ring on his foot he talks he says overr 50 words including step up and tickles for georgie.

Please if anyone out there knows anything about him please help me to bring him home to his family who love and miss terribly I am heartbroken.

Please if any body finds a lost animal please think before you keep them try and find their owners there are thousands of people like me desperately looking for their lost pets.

I will never give up hope of finding him I still ring the RSPCA every month to keep Georgie on their books just in case someone may find him or decide to give him up I have been doing this since 2007.

Political party Animals Count

robdoubleyoo — Fri, 15 May 2009 10:10:20 GMT

I would like to draw people's attention to the fact that Animals Count, a political party whose focus is compassion and respect for all living creatures, will be contesting the European Parliamentary elections (Eastern region) - the first time a U.K. party for animals will have stood in the E.U. elections. As every vote counts in the P.R. system used, all who share the philosophy that all creatures with the capacity for suffering deserve protection against it can be satisfied that their voice will be heard.

dodgy vets

beesirius — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:19:37 GMT

I have a Yorkie, he's just turned 14 years of age and I've had him for just over a year. I have 4 other canines, all of mixed breeds and sizes and decided he could come and live with us when his previous owner became too ill to care for him, she has since died. When he came to live with us he was being treated for Cushings Disease and a heart murmer, he was having 3 different types of tablets daily. I had to change his vet to mine and my vet did various tests and sent for his medical notes from his former vet. The test results showed no sign of either Cushings or heart problems and now my little lad is having no medication at all and is fine. As Cushings is non curable, this seems strange. His previous vet prescribed all those tablets without having done any bloodwork or, as far as anyone can tell, any tests at all other than using a stethoscope. His previous owner had him insured and all this insurance money, running into 1000s of pounds, has been used up by the previous vets for, apparently, no good reason. Can anyone give me any advice on what action I should take, if any, to see if any refund can be obtained from the previous vet surgery?

Dirty Shar-pei

jbr9135787 — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:03:19 GMT

I hope some one can help me. I bought 2 shar-pei bitches, they are both over 2 years old. They go for walks daily, and we have a very large garden and they go out numour amount of the day. But when it comes to us going to bed. They poo and wee in the kitchen, on the carpet and the laminate flooring. I have tried changing their eating from mornings to nights and nothing is working. I shout at them, and throw them out, they know they have done wrong. Any suggestion would be greatly appriciated.

Julie

RESCUED GREYHOUNDS

fudgethenudge — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:49:11 GMT

After having seen the news bullitin last Thursday (20-11-08) we couldn't help but think about the poor greyhounds being abandoned through no fault of their own.

We promptly contacted the Retired Greyhound Trust in Waltham Abbey and went and saw for ourselves the many many dogs they had.

After 2 days we eventually adopted a beautiful fawn dog called Fudge who has now been with us for 3 days and he has proved to be the best pet we have ever had.

He has hardly needed any training with regards to toilet etc and is brilliant on a lead. He is so affectionate and adores being with people.

I would highly recommend anyone taking on one of these poor dogs and are seriously considering taking another one.

We lost our previous dog three weeks ago after having had her for 10 years and I swore I would never get another dog again.. I am so glad I changed my mind and Fudge is very much now part of the family.

It is a totaly myth that they need loads of exercise - 2 20 minute walks a day is more than enough for them and as long as they know you are there for them I cannot recommend them enough.

Thank you ITV for showing that article and thank you to Johanna and all her team who do a wonderful job looking after these beautiful docile creatures.

Anyone who reads this should check out the rescue centre and take a look - you will be guaranteed a warm welcome by dogs and humans alike and I bet you end up taking one home with you.

ITV's Dog Rescue

dogluvva — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 18:25:56 GMT

Hiya! Dog Rescue was ACE i want it back on! who is with me and how do you do a petition for them'?

working dog or active pet is the question

myasam — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:16:47 GMT

I have an 8 month old kelpie cross collie.she is a fabulous dog and a very affectionate companion. But the issue here is that she has from the word go been a Chaser with a capital C.

Sheep, leaves, balls and to my great alarm cars which for the first few months of her training was the major focus and she has come on fantastically.I still dont feel she can be trusted around cars and keep a very firm hold on a short lead,and my eyes peeled for any sign of a chase, but she now mostly goes down when a car comes our way and does not pull me onto busy roads aiming straight for the wheels .believe me she can pull.

however living in a livestock area means that so long as there is the possibility she may chase sheep letting her off the lead could well get her shot.Of course we do go to sheepless places,and these are not easy to find round here where she can run to her hearts content whilst i scan the horizon for sheep appearing.

my question is if a dog with such a strong working instinct can be happy as a pet. would i be working for the rest of her life to curb this behaviour,and be going against her nature. would training to not chase sheep and playing lots of chase the ball be a satisfactory alternative for both canine and human parties,or will she be unsatisfied and unbalanced?

Please if you have a view,or experience on this matter do respond because i am seriously considering finding a crofting home for her where i hope she would be able to flourish.

she gets lots and lots of exercise,and seems to be happy with me.

Martin Clunes - Dogs

marsett — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 08:43:47 GMT

I enjoyed Martin Clunes on dogs, until he asked the pet shop owner what was the most ridiculous thing she was asked for and she replied 'vegetarian dog food - dogs are carnivores'. WRONG! Dogs are, like humans, omnivores and can quite happily exist on a vegetarian diet, as demonstarted by my 7 year old rescue dog, Jack. The vet compliments me on his condition when he goes for his annual check up. When he was rescued at 3 years of age, he had barely any hair and was painfully thin, because he suffers from colitis. I was told to feed him on a very expensive well known brand of dog food, but being vegetarian thought I would try a vegetarian food for dogs with delicate digestions which was much cheaper and he has never looked back. A friend with a rescue collie was advised to cut down on his protein intake so thought she would try my food, but was surprised to find that it actually had a higher protein content than the food she was using. There are at least two companies supplying vegetarian dog food on the internet.

Marsett

barking Dog!

musicwoo — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:03:33 GMT

My West highland white dog 'Charlie' gets really upset when we go out without him. He has plenty of walks and outings but naturally he can't go everywhere with us!

He will also howl if my husband or daughter goes out without him. We have tried the 'treats' etc but it doesn't seem to sto him.

It can be quite disstressing for us to have to leave him at times.

What can I do???

Musicwoo

New Mum Problem

canine cutie — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:06:01 GMT

Our Springer Spaniel gave birth a fortnight ago and since then she has been trying to eat one of our other dogs poo can anyone give me some suggestions on how to stop her.

Canine Cutie

Promoting responsible ownership!

caz_m — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:27:21 GMT

I have the pleasure of sharing my life with a wonderful springer for 11 years now! Never have i been worried about the safety of him until the last couple of years, More & more people where i live are getting dogs for the purpose of using them as attack dogs or simply can't control them! On many occasions i have heard of people who have encountered such dogs. My dog & i have experienced numerous aggressive meetings of such types of dogs! one time with my dog needing medical attention! What i want to put to 'the powers that be' is all dogs should be chipped by law. When a dog is found not only can it be returned to the owner, & if a dog has been involved in aggressive behaviour it can be logged by the dog warden or police with the appropriate equipment!! I do not want to condemn any dog but to promote responsible ownership! You have a animal who can be your best pal or your worst enemy if you do not know how to control & love your dog! All cars can to be traced to their owner, why not all dogs by law??? In extreme cases its the dog who pays with its life! If people do not control their animals behaviour & let the animal control them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

disabled dogs

pawsandclaws.rescue — Wed, 14 May 2008 14:43:53 GMT

wanted any disabled unwanted dog any condition to live with me and my other disabled dogs

if you can help contact me please on my e mail.thanks

Puppies

hellomotto12345 — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:40:11 GMT

I am desperate for a puppy and my mum won't let me have one.

Anyone got any tips for persuading her?

Thanks

Career in Animal Care in the West Midlands

c.jay — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 17:09:13 GMT

Mt name is Andrea, Im 26 years old and have been working in the Finanical Services Industry for almost 6 years where I am currentIy a Contact Centre Team Manager. I have very recently made the decision of changing my career in Financial Services to start working in the field of Animal Care. Its something I have always wanted to do and now I have made up my mind for certain I need all the help I can get to start working within the field.

Has anyone got any contacts within the West Midlands area, or does anyone from the West Midlands area, already working within the field, have any information or advice on how I start to pursue my dream job?

Im really keen to do some voluntary work within the area to start building up experience of working and handling animals. Im looking for experience within any of the following:

Dog Grooming establishment / Dog Training establishment / Animal Hospital / Kennels / Rehoming centres / Animal Rehab centres - basically anywhere where I can get practical hands on experience of handling animals, in particular dogs, and observing experienced professionals within the field of Animal Care.

Ultimately I would love to go into Dog Grooming, Dog Training, or the role of an RSPCA Inspector and would love to be involved with any animal welfare organisations within the Midlands to help me on my way.

Please reply to this post if you have any advice, information or can offer me any voluntary roles as mentioned above

Thanks kindly

(I live in Wolverhampton and im happy to travel anywhere in the West Midlands)

My dog

fantasia71 — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 17:04:53 GMT

Ive had my dog Tommy for 2yrs now, I got him at dogs trust Canterbury. He is a Staffie x white boxer n is only 3yrs old, dispite his young age he suffers a heart defect and there fore is on medication for this. I support dogs trust throughout the year by taking treats to there dogs and my daughter even sponsers a dog called LEO.

Rescue dogs or designer dogs

eisor — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 14:52:03 GMT

As there is a craze to have designer dogs, how many people are buying these crossbred dogs and paying large sums of money for a crossbred puppy when they could get the same or very similar cross bred dog from a rescue centre? It seems to me people are daft to pay a lot of money for a silly name given to a crossbred dog, when they can easily pay much less to a rescue and have an excellent back up from the rescue centre in the form of advice, help and support should they encounter any problems with their new recuse friend.

Banana the dog

whiteley — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:25:11 GMT

Hi there,

My husband and I watched Loose Women the other day and fell in love with 'Banana' the dog who you brought on. We are currently looking to adopt a rescue dog and have had a successful house inspection through the RSPCA. We would absolutely love to be the new foster parents of Banana. If you could send us more information, that would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks,

Becci

Epioside 3

spana — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:34:33 GMT

Loved the programme, and was amazed to actually see my dog on there Boo my Border Terrier x was filmed at the Manchester Dogs Home Dog Show, which raised money for their new ambulance.

In case your wondering, Boo is the little brown dog having her photo taken at the show. She can also be seen on the online preview of episode 3.

Thanks xxxx

New dog rescue Programme

sue.h — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 07:15:29 GMT

Can someone please tell me if my Chinese Crested Dogs, and Poodles will be used in this programme?

They were filmed in Harefield, Middlesex, and I do not want to miss the footage.

Thanks.