Here we go again ....... !!

We had another plea yesterday from the Leeds Dog Wardens to help a young staffie with severe mange.  They knew that he badly needed immediate treatment as he was in agony and nobody would want him if he went into kennels resulting in a miserable and painful 7 days and then no doubt put to sleep as another statistic.   So how could we say no?

This little guy is gorgeous!  He is only around 7 months old and we have called him Spencer.  

He has demodectic mange and is sore all over - even the pads on his feet.  Even though he is so uncomfortable he is very friendly and affectionate - we can see exactly why they pleaded with us to save him!

We could only do this with the help of a fosterer - and Alison, Dan and Amy who fostered Gavin and nursed him back to full health said YES!!  They would foster him!!!  Phew!  This is a big commitment for them as Spencer needs weekly baths at the vets and lots of applications of creams and things several times a day!  We are eternally grateful to them for opening their home up to another mangey dog!!!!!

With the help of Donaldsons Vets in Mirfield and Dermacton cream from www.aromesse.com (magic cream!!) between us all we will get Spencer his good looks back and a full shiny coat!   In the meantime he has a selection of doggie coats to keep him warm since he is pretty bald!! 

Spencer's treatment will not be cheap so if anyone has any good ideas for fundraising events (and better still wants to organise one!) - shout!!

We will keep you posted on Spencer's progress.

GREAT NEWS!!

Paula and Craig cannot bear to let Gordon go - so they are keeping him!!  That is fantastic news for us all - they have been brilliant with Gordon and got him back to good health and he looks great.  Thank you so much!

Poem: A Yorkshire Rose Dog by Sue Wolstenholme

A Yorkshire Rose Dog

I'm two years old and sitting

On a freezing concrete floor,

Caged and scared and waiting,

To be led out through that door,

Loaded up and taken

To a place where life will end,

And I never had the chance to be

A loyal and loving friend.

Since I was taken from my mother,

I've lived with fear and pain,

Beaten, kicked and underfed,

Left in the pouring rain,

I've never known a kind word,

A gentle hand upon my head,

No sense of being wanted,

I've lived my life in dread.

I can see the handle turning,

My life is done - so soon,

But wait! A smiling lady,

Has just entered the room,

She's kneeling down and saying

That I've nothing more to fear,

A kind and loving voice,

The sort I never thought I'd hear.

It seems there's someone waiting,

A place where I can stay,

'Till my forever person

Takes me home one day.

For now, I'm waiting for that time

While my trust in humans grows,

My life will be worth living,

A life saved by Yorkshire Rose.

Sue Wolstenholme

BRIDGET

Meet Bridget.  Our newest rescue!

Bridget was seen to be thrown into the river in Hebden Bridge and had to be rescued by the Fire Service from fast flowing water.  She was then taken to the stray kennels for a week - then we rescued her before she would have been destroyed.

It is no wonder that this little girl is timid and bewildered.  We didn't have a free fosterer so we are boarding Bridget with our friends at Moor View Rescue until a fosterer can be found.  She is a Mastiff X and is only around 12 to 18mths old and hasn't had the best life up to now.  Can you help mend this broken girl?

Update on Gavin

Alison who is fostering Gavin has put on our facebook page:

Gavin has had his third bath today and his skin is soooo much better.Scabs all gone and fur is growing back :) He now loves to play with his favourite toys. Surprised himself yesterday by chasing his tail and then looking shocked when he caught it!!!!!

It's amazing what the appropriate veterinary treatment (thanks Donaldsons in Mirfield!) and a good diet and TLC can do!!

Thanks Alison and family - all at YRDR are appreciative!

Update on Gordon

Here are some new pictures of the lovely Gordon.

Paula says that he is doing really well - eating a good diet and filling out. He went jogging with Craig yesterday and slept for hours!!  Gordon loves playing with his ball and would chase it all day long!

 Gordon has been neutered and is going to have his 2nd vaccination this week.

A big thank you to Paula and Craig - their TLC has worked wonders for this little fella!

Pooch Art

The pupils of Malsis School, Glusburn, North Yorkshire have been busy in the Art Department. They have very kindly donated their amazing artwork for the Homepage of our website. Over the coming months we will be showcasing the different pieces of art on the Dog Rescue Homepage. Thank you very much to all the pupils involved for your hard work.

Callum Driver of year 6 was the first pupil to complete his artwork. We are sure you'll all agree it looks fantastic.