Goodness me, how time flies! He`s certainly grown into one handsome lad. I think that the ones who cause us the most heartache are the ones we get the most back from. I was just thinking the other day how much my rescued Lab has changed in 6 months! Boy was he hard work at first when I look back, bu...

I`m involved with a small local cat rescue, and we have had support from our local RSPCA branch with our community-based stuff. They have kindly offered microchipping at cost, (and cut price neutering of staffies and staffy-crossbreds as the problem is so bad in our area.) There is also a very reaso...

Well done for taking him in, I`m involved with a local cat rescue. We cannot count now the number of times an entire boy has gone walkabout looking for ladies! If you need any assistance with neutering or chipping then Cats Protection may be able to assist you with vouchers etc. Just contact their l...

I know that my Lab rescue sell these through their on-line shop, its the best selling item!

Try "labrador lifeline trust" in your browser to find us. They are very popular.

Well, things have progressed somewhat this week Branston is feeling much fitter and alive thanks to a new routine, exercise and lots more to do. He has even started to make his own amusement when I am out, eg stealing the eggs from the eggskelter (only the five, thank goodness!) and opening the draw...

Just a quick update - Everything going well at home, he has almost stopped chasing the cats in the garden (permitted in previous home) and rarely headbutts the chicken run (allowed to harass rabbits in run). Getting on well with Clover and the cats indoors, sleeps all night and housetrained! No long...

Well done you for getting their weight down. Its hard work, especially if people try to sabotage it! Branston is now on a put-it-on diet, as when I took him to the vets this week we found out he was about 5 kg underweight! Unheard of for a Lab, but bless him you can see his ribs a bit when he lies d...

She really does look good for her age! I have had 6 labs in the past, and certainly 3 of them (all boys, funnily enough) were the same as they got older. I used to feed them outside if it was nice, just in case they decided they needed to go asap after eating. Bless him, Hovis my old boy did have th...

Branston`s sister is now on her way to her new home in the country. Bless them, the people bought their dog and our helper all the way in the driving rain the meet her. She got on well with them and their dog so has gone off to a new life with them. They had a dog from us 18 months ago who sadly die...

Branston is here indeed, with his sister (she is going tomorrow). All is going well apart from the mud in kitchen where they did laps of the garden together with Clover, then ran up the stairs and trapped themselves in the bathroom. Silly billies, will have to learn not to do that. The cats have ret...

Actually, getting very excited now. He is coming Saturday afternoon. I`m also taking in his litter sister for an overnight stay. The owner feels it is better for them to split she tends to dominate him. She has been offered a wonderful home with a vetted couple who already have one of our rescued do...

Thanks for all your kind thoughts folks.

Have just told Clover her new big brother is arriving in 4 days time. She didnt seem very interested, more focused on seeing what the cat is eating!

I`m getting very excited, he is such a love. Will keep you all posted.

Fishpond, my forum name is never discussed in the real world! Sorry to disappoint, but its the nickname of my cat Lily-Bud. She really is a tart, and loves to hide in the shed too.

The last dog I went assess was called Kyle, not much better!

I havent posted on here for a while, more lurking in the background due to work and home commitments. However, thought I would share with you how fate got the better of me yesterday. As some of you may know, I lost my beloved black Lab Hovis suddenly this Christmas, and have been umming and ahhing f...

I foster for a local cat charity, feel that I must defend the good work done by such charities, often on a shoe string. We ask for a donation of £75 which includes - flea treating, worming, full vaccination, microchip and neutering. This is the lowest we can go and we lose money each yea. If any cat...