Post by mugsy on Oct 21, 2006 18:27:23 GMT 1
I thought some may like to see this, it is about the dogs that they have there. I have had to cut quite a bit out, but hope you still enjoy it.
Dear Friend,
Time seems to have flown since the Spring Newsletter yet so much has happened at Tailends. We have had to say goodbye to some very special dogs and have also welcomed others from all parts of the country. We continue to take in elderly or ill Greyhounds but have recently been asked to take other oldies of all shapes and sizes. We have only three criteria for taking dogs: the first is that we have enough space to comfortably accommodate the dog; secondly the dog must be able to fit in and live happily as part of our extended family here at Tailends and lastly that the dog could not easily be rehomed in the usual way (normally due to old age and health problems). Tailends dogs have come to us from a kennel situation or dog pound where they would otherwise be put to sleep after the statutory seven days. We have to prioritise and take those dogs who would otherwise be left in kennels until they die so we rarely take dogs which have been living in a home.
HELPING THEM STAY MOBILE
Tailends currently has four dogs with severe mobility problems.
TARN, (a twelve year old brindle deerhound lurcher cross) came to us from the northeast in January 2006 with considerable spinal damage which affects his ability to get round. He is such a wonderful happy lad who gets on with everyone. He loves his walks and it makes his day to meet a friendly person who will stop and make a fuss of him.
CHARLIE, (an eleven year old fawn Greyhound) arrived two days before Christmas 2005 with all sorts of problems. He had lived in a kennel in Scotland prior to coming to Devon. X-rays showed that he has disc degeneration and bulging in three areas of his spine. He does love his walks but needs long periods of rest and pain relief.
DUDLEY (an elderly dark brown German Shephere/labrador cross) came to us in May 2006 from Rochdale dog pound where he was hours away from being put to sleep as he had nowhere else to go. He suffers from CDRM but is certainly not ready to give up on life yet. He was picked up by the police who thought he had been involved in an accident.
BARNIE RUBBLE (a white and fawn Greyhound) was fifteen in August and has arthritis, heart failure, laryngeal paralysis and a deformed front foot. However he likes to make the most of life and bounces around before crashing down onto his bed.
All these dogs have benefited by the installation of two ramps at Tailends.
NEW TAILENDERS
DAISY MAY, a bringle eleven year old Greyhound, arrived in May, just a few days before Dudley. She ws rescued in Ireland where she had lived in a field shelter with a number of other dogs including Greyhounds and Collies. They were all in a dreadful condition and most of the collies had to be put to sleep. Daisy may never be totally relaxed in the company of people but she has made great progress since that first day when she cowered against the gate in terror.
ALISON a fourteen year old black and white Greyhound came to Tailends in August from a kennel situation were she had lived all her life. She is very thin and has several health problems connected with her digestive system. She is on a special low-fat diet and is receiving medication for her condition.
BEN is a fourteen year old terrier cross who came to us on September 16th after being rescued from death row in Rochdale Dog Pound. He had been kept tied to a washing line in his owner's garden and was picked up by the dog warden after breaking free and becoming lost. He was infested with parasites, and had a huge testicular tumour, large bald areas on his back and was incontinent. We took a urine sample to our vet and this showed that he had a urinary infection that would have been causing him considerable distress.
HAZEL is a twelve year old tan and white Greyhound who came to us in August. She has very serious health issues and will never be completely cured. However with lots of TLC we are hoping that she will recover enough to start enjoying her life to the full.
FAREWELLS
Our dear little SUGARLUMP died peacefully at home in my arms on Tuesday 9th May 2006 following a massive heart attack.
PAPA fell asleep forever on the 13th August 2006 aged 14 years. He became paralysed very suddenly after having a normal day and going on his usual walks. He was in acute pain when he tried to move. I called our vet out to seek advice but Papa's eyes told me what I needed to know, and we agreed that he should behelped to a peaceful end rather than putting him through any mour trauma. I stroked his big gently head and spoke to him softly as he fell asleep. He just quietly closed hsi eyes and left his tired worn-out old body forever.
THREE HAPPY GIRLS
GLORIA "Galgo" is one of our biggest succes stories. She came to us straight from quarantine kennels having been found close to death as a frozen bundle by the side of the road in Andujar in Spain.
BLUEBELL is becoming a very old lady but is so sweet and enjoys her walks and food and all the cuddles we can give her. She came to Tailends when her owner took her to the vet to be pts as they had bought another dog who kept attacking her. Happily the vet persuaded them to sign her over into rescue so that she could live out her remaining years in comfort.
POPPY our brain-damaged crossbreed girl is also showing her age though she still chases around after the rabbits.
.....AND ONE HAPPY CHAP
ARFA is such a dear old boy. He is becoming very frail now and gets so confused. However he is very cheerful and potters around in his own little world. He needs his routines to keep him focused. He came to us as a very old lurcher from Huddersfield Dog Pound in December 2005.
Dear Friend,
Time seems to have flown since the Spring Newsletter yet so much has happened at Tailends. We have had to say goodbye to some very special dogs and have also welcomed others from all parts of the country. We continue to take in elderly or ill Greyhounds but have recently been asked to take other oldies of all shapes and sizes. We have only three criteria for taking dogs: the first is that we have enough space to comfortably accommodate the dog; secondly the dog must be able to fit in and live happily as part of our extended family here at Tailends and lastly that the dog could not easily be rehomed in the usual way (normally due to old age and health problems). Tailends dogs have come to us from a kennel situation or dog pound where they would otherwise be put to sleep after the statutory seven days. We have to prioritise and take those dogs who would otherwise be left in kennels until they die so we rarely take dogs which have been living in a home.
HELPING THEM STAY MOBILE
Tailends currently has four dogs with severe mobility problems.
TARN, (a twelve year old brindle deerhound lurcher cross) came to us from the northeast in January 2006 with considerable spinal damage which affects his ability to get round. He is such a wonderful happy lad who gets on with everyone. He loves his walks and it makes his day to meet a friendly person who will stop and make a fuss of him.
CHARLIE, (an eleven year old fawn Greyhound) arrived two days before Christmas 2005 with all sorts of problems. He had lived in a kennel in Scotland prior to coming to Devon. X-rays showed that he has disc degeneration and bulging in three areas of his spine. He does love his walks but needs long periods of rest and pain relief.
DUDLEY (an elderly dark brown German Shephere/labrador cross) came to us in May 2006 from Rochdale dog pound where he was hours away from being put to sleep as he had nowhere else to go. He suffers from CDRM but is certainly not ready to give up on life yet. He was picked up by the police who thought he had been involved in an accident.
BARNIE RUBBLE (a white and fawn Greyhound) was fifteen in August and has arthritis, heart failure, laryngeal paralysis and a deformed front foot. However he likes to make the most of life and bounces around before crashing down onto his bed.
All these dogs have benefited by the installation of two ramps at Tailends.
NEW TAILENDERS
DAISY MAY, a bringle eleven year old Greyhound, arrived in May, just a few days before Dudley. She ws rescued in Ireland where she had lived in a field shelter with a number of other dogs including Greyhounds and Collies. They were all in a dreadful condition and most of the collies had to be put to sleep. Daisy may never be totally relaxed in the company of people but she has made great progress since that first day when she cowered against the gate in terror.
ALISON a fourteen year old black and white Greyhound came to Tailends in August from a kennel situation were she had lived all her life. She is very thin and has several health problems connected with her digestive system. She is on a special low-fat diet and is receiving medication for her condition.
BEN is a fourteen year old terrier cross who came to us on September 16th after being rescued from death row in Rochdale Dog Pound. He had been kept tied to a washing line in his owner's garden and was picked up by the dog warden after breaking free and becoming lost. He was infested with parasites, and had a huge testicular tumour, large bald areas on his back and was incontinent. We took a urine sample to our vet and this showed that he had a urinary infection that would have been causing him considerable distress.
HAZEL is a twelve year old tan and white Greyhound who came to us in August. She has very serious health issues and will never be completely cured. However with lots of TLC we are hoping that she will recover enough to start enjoying her life to the full.
FAREWELLS
Our dear little SUGARLUMP died peacefully at home in my arms on Tuesday 9th May 2006 following a massive heart attack.
PAPA fell asleep forever on the 13th August 2006 aged 14 years. He became paralysed very suddenly after having a normal day and going on his usual walks. He was in acute pain when he tried to move. I called our vet out to seek advice but Papa's eyes told me what I needed to know, and we agreed that he should behelped to a peaceful end rather than putting him through any mour trauma. I stroked his big gently head and spoke to him softly as he fell asleep. He just quietly closed hsi eyes and left his tired worn-out old body forever.
THREE HAPPY GIRLS
GLORIA "Galgo" is one of our biggest succes stories. She came to us straight from quarantine kennels having been found close to death as a frozen bundle by the side of the road in Andujar in Spain.
BLUEBELL is becoming a very old lady but is so sweet and enjoys her walks and food and all the cuddles we can give her. She came to Tailends when her owner took her to the vet to be pts as they had bought another dog who kept attacking her. Happily the vet persuaded them to sign her over into rescue so that she could live out her remaining years in comfort.
POPPY our brain-damaged crossbreed girl is also showing her age though she still chases around after the rabbits.
.....AND ONE HAPPY CHAP
ARFA is such a dear old boy. He is becoming very frail now and gets so confused. However he is very cheerful and potters around in his own little world. He needs his routines to keep him focused. He came to us as a very old lurcher from Huddersfield Dog Pound in December 2005.