I don't need to write much here, because the video speaks for itself. It's around the time the belt starts moving and the tail starts wagging that Rosa completely steals my heart... if she's stolen yours, contact Dogs Trust Bridgend to find out more about offering her a home.
Showing posts with label dogs trust bridgend. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dogs trust bridgend. Show all posts
Friday, 11 June 2010
Tuesday, 26 January 2010
Welsh Rural Affairs Minister Elin Jones visits Dogs Trust Bridgend
Pictured is Elin Jones AM, Minister for Rural Affairs in Wales on a visit to Dogs Trust Bridgend last Wednesday with Rehoming Centre Manager Beverley Price and nine week old Spaniel x Lurcher pup Ernest.
Please call 01656 725219 if you have any queries about rehoming or dogs at Bridgend.
Looks like she enjoyed her visit! But then again, who wouldn't with snuggles from a gorgeous boy like Ernest, eh?
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
Great dog videos: Keanu @ Dogs Trust Shoreham & Fudge @ Dogs Trust Bridgend
Rhia, the Supporter Relations Officer at Dogs Trust Bridgend, took a camera out to follow around the lovely Fudge as he enjoyed playing in the snow.
Video is a great way of giving a chance to dogs who might not show their best side off in kennels, so the centres are gradually increasing the amount of video they take; it's hard to squeeze in the time, but worthwhile! I'll be working on some new footage from Merseyside today.
Over Christmas, one of our lovely supporters, Karen Wild, also harnessed the power of video to do a feature on Dogs Trust Shoreham's longest resident, Keanu. He's a nervous but affectionate soul who's been with us six years.
It might be January now, but we're showing Karen's video, from her Intellidogs site, once more in the hope that he'll finally find the home he's looking for.
Please contact the centre directly to ask about either of these dogs. (The numbers are on the links the centre names go to).
Video is a great way of giving a chance to dogs who might not show their best side off in kennels, so the centres are gradually increasing the amount of video they take; it's hard to squeeze in the time, but worthwhile! I'll be working on some new footage from Merseyside today.
Over Christmas, one of our lovely supporters, Karen Wild, also harnessed the power of video to do a feature on Dogs Trust Shoreham's longest resident, Keanu. He's a nervous but affectionate soul who's been with us six years.
It might be January now, but we're showing Karen's video, from her Intellidogs site, once more in the hope that he'll finally find the home he's looking for.
Please contact the centre directly to ask about either of these dogs. (The numbers are on the links the centre names go to).
Tuesday, 21 July 2009
Dog of the Week: Casper @ Dogs Trust Bridgend
Slightly belated due to the Greyhound campaign taking precedence on Friday.
Introducing... Casper!
Breed: Shih Tzu Crossbreed
Age: 6
Likes and Dislikes: In common with quite a few Shih Tzu's Dogs Trust has had recently, I have a strong personality so I'm not a lapdog! When I get used to you I will be very affectionate and loving, but until then I'll be a bit wary, especially when being handled. I'm told I was 'in a terrible condition' when I came into the centre, and their gentle care has turned me into this proud fella. See my smile? Great, isn't it?
Needs: Patience, mainly. If you don't crowd me and give me time to adjust, I'll be your best friend for life. I can happily live with another dog, though children and cats are out.
Contact: Call Dogs Trust Bridgend on 01656 725219 or see the Dogs Trust website for other dogs needing homes.
Thursday, 23 April 2009
Design a Shed
Yes you heard us right Its time to Design a Shed!
Shed Week organiser Uncle Wilco explains:
Dogs Trust
*Dogs Trust and Shed Week reserve the right to make changes to aid construction where necessary.
Friday, 20 February 2009
Dog of the Week: Cloud @ Dogs Trust Bridgend
Introducing... Cloud!
Age: 8 months
Breed: Collie
Likes: I'm a very intelligent, very active quick learner whose house trained and pretty good off-lead too. I like other dogs, even though the centre staff are still working on my socialisation. To get me used to a home environment, I've been living in foster care. I love my food, and will do anything for it... perhaps that's why I'm so enthusiastic about training!
Dislikes: Nothing much, really! I'm loving, friendly - I even like cats!
Needs: I am deaf, so I need an owner who is prepared to put a little extra work into training me. Dogs Trust are willing to give lots of advice to my new owner, and say it would be better if they've had Collies before so they understand how sprightly and active we are!
Contact: Call Dogs Trust Bridgend on 01656 725219 or see more dogs needing homes online.
Wednesday, 5 November 2008
Meet Dogs Trust: Lynne Jones, Education Officer
Recently, I was chatting to Hollie in the office about the work her education officers do around the country. "Can we tell more people about our education programmes through the blog?" asked Hollie. "Of course we can," I replied, "but the best people to explain what they do are surely the people that do it!". Days later I received this post from Lynne Jones:Name: Lynne Jones
Location: Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre Bridgend, S.Wales
Job: Education Officer Wales
As an Education Officer it is my job to visit Primary Schools and carry out workshops during which I talk to the children about responsible dog ownership and safety around dogs. Making learning fun my dog Bonnie and I deliver interactive activities which are age related and designed to encourage team building and confidence skills.
Before I worked for Dogs Trust I had completed my PGCE in Primary Teaching and was supply teaching in a local school.
The funniest thing was attempting to do a workshop in a classroom that had 2 guinea pigs and try to convince Bonnie they weren’t interesting or worth a closer look! It was a very eventful session and I’d forgotten how determined she can be.
It can be challenging trying to manage a boisterous class of 30 children who are over-excited to have a dog in their classroom and ensuring Bonnie never feels overwhelmed or intimidated.
Bonnie is a 6 year old black Labrador cross collie which I got from Dogs Trust when she was 11 months old. Her handover form stated she was “Destructive” but this was due to her being a puppy and left on her own for long periods. Apart from chewing a few cushions and digging a hole in my settee to get to a biscuit she’s not been very destructive!! She is fantastic with children and people, is very greedy being a labrador so loves her food but is a wonderful companion. She had been very well socialized as a puppy and loves to play with other dogs. She has been well trained and is very calm when in the class so often children who were initially afraid of being in a class with a dog by the end of the workshop have plucked up the courage to come over and meet her.
My hobbies include horse riding, dog walking and swimming. I also like socializing with friends and going to the cinema.
My favourite food is anything with lots of cheese and ham on, so jacket potatoes, pizza, toasties, – I don’t like seafood much or hot curries.
If I could be anywhere right now I would be horse riding on the beach with Bonnie running behind and the sun beating down on us!
Photo Credit: Larry Barlow
Friday, 17 October 2008
Dog of the Week: Sunbeam @ Dogs Trust Bridgend
Introducing... Sunbeam!
Age: 18 months
Breed: Terrier
Likes: I have a sunny name to go with my sunny disposition! I'm completely full of energy, and love swimming and agility.
Dislikes: Sometimes new situations make me a bit nervous, but with a little patience and support I'm soon back to my normal, feisty self.
Needs: My carers say I could do with training classes to make me a bit more disciplined. I can't imagine why, I'm just a typical exuberant pup! I would prefer owners with children over 11 and who understand how energetic Terriers can be.
Contact: Call Dogs Trust Bridgend on 01656 725219 or find more dogs for rehoming on Dogs Trust's website.
Previous Dogs of the Week: Poppy | Lucky
Tuesday, 29 July 2008
Happy Dog Stories: Iona and Dexter
Iona Pippen and her husband couldn't imagine being without their best four-legged friend. But Dexter didn't have an easy start in life. His story, in Iona's words:"Dexter was handed in for rehoming as a fairly young dog, about ten months old. He had been given as a present to 3 children, who weren't really able to look after him. As a result, he was left locked in a shed day and night, not much seeing the light of day let alone going for a walk. As a result, Dexter became very stressed, living a solitary existance in his shed. The stress also meant he developed demodectic mange (aka demodex) and all his hair fell out. His owners did take him to be treated but the treatment is a series of baths at £40 each. His owners decided they couldn't afford this and asked Dogs Trust Bridgend to take him.If you rescued a dog and gave him a happy ending, just drop me a line and you could see your story here.
"When he arrived, Dexter had no hair and the staff thought he looked like a little bruiser. Unfortunately, Dexter had another problem aside from the Demodex; he was scared of other dogs. With no proper socialisation as a pup, he had no idea there were other dogs in the world! After a checkup, Dexter was started on his baths. Within 3 or 4 weeks his hair began to grow back and the staff saw that he was the soppiest, softest dog in the world. Dexter was then advertised for rehoming.
"We had thought long and hard about getting a dog and I had spoken to Dogs Trust staff on the phone a few times about getting a dog before we took the plunge. We were scared in case the centre was a harrowing, upsetting place but we couldn't have been more wrong. We found the office and spoke to the staff, who gave us our forms to fill in, we sat for ages pondering the 'right' answers but we got there and set off to look for our special companion. We saw 2 dogs we liked initially before finding 'Quiet Corner' and seeing a picture of a lovely little terrier with a wide smile. Sadly he wasn't in his kennel but we felt a connection with this little dog and we were quite upset that he was obviously gone. We walked back to the office. On our way we saw this little, happy dog pulling his way toward us; it was Dexter, the little dog we'd just thought had been rehomed. Dexter was on a walk with his carer. We asked his carer if this was Dexter and was he still available and she said yes. We spent a few moments with this little wriggly dog, who seemed so overjoyed to see us. I think it was confirmed he'd adopted us when his carer said 'I've never seen him so happy'. The carer took Dexter back and we looked at each other and said 'That's our dog' but we had to find out if we were going to be suitable for Dexter. As it turned out, the 2 other dogs we had shortlisted wouldn't have been suitable, one disliked cats and one needed a large garden.
"The staff then told us about Dexter's past. He had been so depressed when he came in, he missed his family, he was mistrusting and hated other dogs; he'd also be at risk of developing demodex again, he'd need lots of time and attention, lots of walks and to come back once a week for his special baths. There was no doubt, he'd adopted us, we'd fallen in love and there was no going back, no matter how much TLC he needed! We took Dexter for a walk and met some more staff, who also said he looked right at home with us, so it was decided. It broke our hearts leaving him behind on that Wednesday. We comforted ourselves in as much as we hoped he'd be home for the weekend and decided, somewhat prematurely, to buy a lead on the way home!
"Still, we had to have the home visit. We were so nervous about this but we needn't have been, the lady who came on the Friday said we'd be perfect for Dexter and she was happy with everything!
"Saturday 15th May 2006, we picked Dexter up. Initially it was hard with Dexter, he didn't know how to live in a household, he'd do his business on the carpet, he'd pee up against furniture. It was hard. He was still attending Dogs Trust once a week for baths. Dexter also had an issue with other dogs - only catching sight of one would sending him into a barking frenzy which would take ages to calm down from. Life with Dexter was hard but the joys he gave us in those first few weeks were immense. Sadly, Dexter had lost his pupppyhood but we went about starting from the begining, making play fun, spoiling him, teaching him basic commands. Dexter isn't the brightest spark in the box but he's developed into a fairly intelligent boy now, after 2 years.
"As Dexter hadn't been walked much, he used to tired easily but now he can walk for miles; he still gets just as excited though as he did when we took him for that first walk.
"Dexter is now 3, he visits his friends at Dogs Trust Bridgend at Christmas and sends them some treats. He'll also be going back to Bridgend soon for Dog Training and agility as he still is very very unsociable with other dogs. We've been up to see the staff a few times and everyone has said how happy he looks and what a fantastic happy ending he has had.
"Dexter has his own little fan club around our area, he loves the local children and they love him. Dexter has also learnt to love cuddly squeeky toys and play with them until destruction - this was the dog who didn't know how to play or what play really was when he came home - and he's also excellent with our cats.
"Most importantly, Dexter's demodex has never returned, he has a lovely coat of hair. When we had him he had no fur on his front paws - it's still a little thin but Dexter did have one of the worst cases of demodex staff had ever seen, so much so he was named after it. We'd almost called our cat Dexter and went for Baxter at the last minute; then, when we had his medical card from the staff, we noticed he'd been handed in on our wedding day. I think things were just meant to be.
"Dexter means the world to us, we're immensley thankful to the wonderful, caring staff at Bridgend, it is truly a testament to their love, care and hard work that Dexter made such an amazing recovery.
"I think he he still quite famous at Bridgend! He's appeared on BBC website for Welsh Christmas photos and he is a much loved Grand-dog too! In fact, he's spolit in so many ways!"
Friday, 4 July 2008
Dog of the Week: Jeff @ Dogs Trust Bridgend
Introducing... Jeff!Breed: Collie
Age: 8
Likes: I need mental stimulation and a few walks a day, but I'm not extremely energetic. I'm a friendly, housetrained dog.
Dislikes: Sudden movements.
Needs: I'm deaf, and I need to be the only dog in a calm home without children.
Contact: Call Dogs Trust Bridgend on 01656 725219 or visit www.dogstrust.org.uk.
Monday, 30 June 2008
Dogs Trust Open Days in July: Newbury and Bridgend
The 6th of July is going to be a busy day for two Dogs Trust Rehoming Centres - it's the date of their annual Open Day!Bridgend and Newbury will both be opening their doors to anyone who wants to come along and have some fun.
Newbury will be open from 12pm to 4pm with a Fun Dog Show covering 10 classes including Most Handsome and the Rogue's Gallery for rehomed Dogs Trust dogs. The Doggy Dash is also open to all and their canine compnaions. Great raffle prizes and home made sweet treats will also be on offer. Entry and car parking are free, with a £1.50 entry free for the Fun Dog Show, with judging at 1pm.
[Plumb's Farm, Hamstead Marshall, Newbury, RG20 0HR]
If you live closer to Bridgend and also want to show off your dog, then worry not, because the fun-loving staff there are also running a Fun Dog Show. With eight classes, including Waggiest Tail and Best Rehomed Rescue Dog, there are plenty of chances to get involved. If you've got a daring, active dog, you can leap into the fray with amazing agility displays. There's also a silent auction where you'll get a chance to bid for amazing prizes like a private recording session, a vineyard tour or a day's paintballing for 40 people.
Entry to the event is free, with car parking at £3 per vehicle and dog show entry at £2 per pooch. Gates are open from 11am to 4pm.
[Court Colman, Pen-y-Fai, Bridgend, CF31 4NG]
If you live locally, there's no excuse not to have a good time with Dogs Trust this Sunday! Enjoy, and do tell us if there was anything you particularly enjoyed or would like to see included in the future.
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