Plenty of work to do here at kennels
There is always something to be done at kennels, always improvements to be made. This week, we have had some of our fencing replaced and some heightened plus more gates put in for extra safety.
The work was done by AJM property improvements and he's done an excellent and tidy job for us. It always helps when they are doggy people themselves.
We had a visit from the Pets at Home Foundation, the charity arm of Pets at Home. They have provided huge support for us with food donations, lifeline vouchers to spend in store, grants and enabling us to fundraise in store.
Our partnered branch is Morpeth, who fundraise alongside us. Santa Paws, the big fundraising event, launches this month in store and we will be there fundraising, so keep an eye out for more details on that.
Do you know that if you have one of the Pets at Home clubcards, you can add us as your charity which then leads us to getting the vouchers to spend in store.
From the three dogs who came in together, Dexter, the son, has gone off to his new hom;e, Coco, the mother, is waiting for her season to finish so she can go too and Teddy (dad ) has had a visit with a lovely couple this week and a walk with them is planned. He was very taken with them, sitting leaning on their legs and after they left he stood by the door for ages.
Georgie, who was featured last week, has also had a successful visit and is having a walk tomorrow so fingers crossed for that.
Rescue Dog of the Week: Bear
Bear is a just turning two-year-old labrador. Although Bear was very loved in his previous home, we don't think, due to circumstances, he got sufficient socialisation and training.
Bear, though very loving once he knows you, needs some loose-lead training and to be able to pass other dogs and people without barking.
His volunteer buddy has been taking him to an enclosed field with her dogs and there has been no issues as he is just interested in his ball. She has also managed to distract him when passing people so he doesn't react to them.
He is basically a scared boy who needs a confident and experienced owner to show him the ropes. Bear will only go to a pet home and not to be used as a working dog.
Bear is neutered and fully vaccinated.
If you think you have the skills to bring this beautiful boy to the confident happy lad he should be then please get in touch at [email protected] with details of your experience in training previous dogs.