These two originally came into us when it turned out one of the family had allergies. They are such characters and loved to play together round the cattery corridors.

Now living in their new home they have settled in really well. They totally adore each other as you can see from the photo!

A beautiful German Shepherd lurcher, Laslo was one of our residents from Greyhound Rescue West of England. Unlike many lurchers he was extremely active and intelligent, always wanting to be on the go and "doing". Although he had the brains to learn he had recieved no training at all, so was quite a project to take on. He is now thriving with his adopters who have made a wonderful success of him.

This beautiful young German Shepherd came into us at 8 months. She had never been on a lead, never been walked, never worn a collar, never seen outside her little house and garden...she had never even eaten proper dog food. The poor girl was scared of absolutely everything because everything was new. She loved other dogs but was very wary with people and would not come to hand if she could possibly avoid it. A very different story now - just a couple of months later in her new home and she is going to fun dog shows and even winning rossettes!

Mogwai was found by a dog walker earlier this year, a cowering bundle of rancid mats, terrified and growling. He had been thrown from a car on the main road and left to die - which he surely would have done had he not been spotted. Weighing practically nothing with clear signs of muscle wastage, his matted coat stank, his rear end filthy and infected with blue bottles laying eggs in the mess. With his head hanging and legs wobbling, he had all but given up hope. The vet that dealt with him was great, very gentle, very kind, very steady – and reduced to tears by his condition.

Mogwai - known as Muggie - responded to veterinary treatment and began to learn to trust humans again, although he remained understandably unsure of strangers. We were all delighted when he was adopted by a family who already board their ex-rescue dog with us. Although he still very much a working progress  they are doing wonderfully with him, improving his confidence and trust, and slowly getting him back to normality. 

Many of you will know Primrose, either from meeting her up at the centre or reading about her antics in newsletters and articles. Nervous and subdued to start, they became little demons once they had found their feet (and slimmed down!). They would work as a pair, upending bunny and hen runs to access the food and eggs, meandering up to the top gate to great new visitors and rootling up the soil - they were a brilliant pair of troublemakers!

Sadly Boris had to be euthanaised earlier this year due to failing kidneys, and we all worried how Primrose could cope on her own. She adjusted well, accepting our goats as company and additional human time from staff whenever possible. We were delighted when, very unexpectedly, a wonderful and experienced home came forward to offer her a perfect retirement home. Primrose has not been there long but has quickly settled in, loving the new space and all the extra attention she is getting.  She follows Debbie across the fields and is thoroughly enjoying the extra browsing...and having tomatoes (her favourite!) and sweetcorn in with her pig nuts - lucky little piggy! 

Denzil came into us with his blind staffy x companion when their elderly owner was no longer able to care for them. Ruby was quickly fosered by one of our volunteers, but Denzil stuck with us. He was a lovely boy but, because he was a staffy, no-one wanted him.

Lucky for Denzil one of our new volunteers fell in love with him and it wasn`t long before we were cat testing Denzil and taking him for his pre-home check. As Denzil had never lived with cats before we all had our fingers crossed that all we be well - and it was! Denzil is now happily settled with his new dad Ben, loves sleeping with the cat and is an avid football fan!

Poor little Poppy had experienced a very rough deal in life, living in a small outside kennel and used as a breeding machine. When she came to us she crawled on her tummy and would roll fearfully onto her back in submission every time we looked at her. (See our latest newletter for more details).

Now, as you can see, Poppy is adopted and thriving - what a dog`s life!

Max was living in a crowded house with three other dogs, three cats and countless rodents ...the rental agreement was "No Pets"! He came to us essentially nice natured but quite confused, and with a strong terrier desire to rule the world.

Luckily he was adopted by a very experienced couple and their existing group of rescue dogs where he has had some help to learn that it is more fun to share than to rule!

Already in welfare at 4 months, Trixie looked chocolate box cute and had a queue of people who wanted her. As more of a "get-up-and-go" dog than a lap-dog, it was important for her to go to an acitve family home. Lucky girl, she has really landed on her feet with lots of exercise and play, a new best friend, and fun training classes to boot. After a long day being busy she loves nothing more than to flake out in the sun with her playmate!

This lovely pair of dogs are from very different backgrounds but got on well in kennels. When their adopters came looking for a small dog they couldn`t choose between these two so took them for a long walk and a pub lunch to get to know them better.

By the time they returned the deal was clinched - they adopted them both! Both dogs are doing really well in training classes and loving their newly shared, active lifestyle. Millie is perhaps slightly more of a "working progress" but hasn`t had the same positive experinces as Dexter.

With Dexter`s to help guide her, as well as her wonderful owners, she is bound to be a success! Well done everyone.