Could you help?
SEE HAPPY UPDATE AT THE END!AND ANOTHER APPEAL...
Just been asked to help, urgent situation...
Two dogs, older lady in temporary housing that won't take her dogs. Dogs currently sleeping in the car overnight. Only help offered so far would mean giving the dogs up forever, but unthinkable as they are this sad ladies' universe. Can you think of anyone who could take them in for a short term solution until she gets back on her feet. She has her pension and could just about afford £10 a night if anyone can offer the dogs a safe haven. Here's the message from Belinda who was asked to help as she goes to the same vet but is sadly fully booked.
The dogs are neutered. I believe she is based in Camden (as we share a vet, who is just a couple of min's from my own home). It was my vet who directed her to me, as he did not know anybody who could help. I've tried everybody I know and have come up dry - they are either, like me, booked solid or unwilling to commit for a (possibly) longer period than just a week or two.
I have met the dogs who appear to be in good health, although they could do with a bath. The bitch, Rosie (a collie x) is friendly but the little JR, Milo, is very shy. They are obviously closely bonded - they met my own pack who are very friendly but Milo hid under the table and refused point blank to come out and would not take a treat. Rosie tried to dominate my pack but was instantly put in her place by my own pack leader (also a Rosie and a Pug).
Dee herself is in her late 60's and walks with an aluminium elbow support. She obviously adores the dogs and although she has family scattered around the country, has returned to London because this is where she was born.
I am not exaggerating when I say that I fear for this ladies' future if there is no resolution. I don't think she would have any reason to go on, if she lost the dogs.
I've tried everything, including the Cinnamon Trust and nobody can help.
Belinda
UPDATE
Just heard that everything is resolved. Elisabeth an experienced foster already helping Desperate Greekies is picking both dogs up tomorrow. Thank you so much to everyone who offered help or forwarded the message that these dogs needed urgent help. Well done everyone! good job. And Elizabeth is a total star!
just got this message in from Elizabeth...
"Dee may need another foster home or something lined up from Monday 20 June until Monday 4 July - if she hasn't been homed yet - as this is when we'll need to return the dogs before going away. We also have to drive my own dog over to my parents on another day who are having her whilst we're away.
Also I didn't appreciate that its a 3 hour round trip to where Dee is. We don't mind doing this (and Dee has kindly offered to help out with diesel costs) but as it looks like we may have to do this journey a few times, if another foster home comes forward in the meantime, that is nearer to Dee, then it might be better for the dogs and Dee in the long run. Such a pity she can't find anyone nearer to where she is staying!
FYI, I don't require any food donations - I have plenty of Nature Diet wet food in (and Dee's dogs don't like complete dry food anyway apparently).
Anyway, I look forward to meeting Rosie and Milo tomorrow! Will keep you posted."
Can anyone help with the 20th June - 4th July week?
Any offers or suggestions, please email me Beverley@dogstodaymagazine.co.uk
Just been asked to help, urgent situation...
Two dogs, older lady in temporary housing that won't take her dogs. Dogs currently sleeping in the car overnight. Only help offered so far would mean giving the dogs up forever, but unthinkable as they are this sad ladies' universe. Can you think of anyone who could take them in for a short term solution until she gets back on her feet. She has her pension and could just about afford £10 a night if anyone can offer the dogs a safe haven. Here's the message from Belinda who was asked to help as she goes to the same vet but is sadly fully booked.
The dogs are neutered. I believe she is based in Camden (as we share a vet, who is just a couple of min's from my own home). It was my vet who directed her to me, as he did not know anybody who could help. I've tried everybody I know and have come up dry - they are either, like me, booked solid or unwilling to commit for a (possibly) longer period than just a week or two.
I have met the dogs who appear to be in good health, although they could do with a bath. The bitch, Rosie (a collie x) is friendly but the little JR, Milo, is very shy. They are obviously closely bonded - they met my own pack who are very friendly but Milo hid under the table and refused point blank to come out and would not take a treat. Rosie tried to dominate my pack but was instantly put in her place by my own pack leader (also a Rosie and a Pug).
Dee herself is in her late 60's and walks with an aluminium elbow support. She obviously adores the dogs and although she has family scattered around the country, has returned to London because this is where she was born.
I am not exaggerating when I say that I fear for this ladies' future if there is no resolution. I don't think she would have any reason to go on, if she lost the dogs.
I've tried everything, including the Cinnamon Trust and nobody can help.
Belinda
UPDATE
Just heard that everything is resolved. Elisabeth an experienced foster already helping Desperate Greekies is picking both dogs up tomorrow. Thank you so much to everyone who offered help or forwarded the message that these dogs needed urgent help. Well done everyone! good job. And Elizabeth is a total star!
just got this message in from Elizabeth...
"Dee may need another foster home or something lined up from Monday 20 June until Monday 4 July - if she hasn't been homed yet - as this is when we'll need to return the dogs before going away. We also have to drive my own dog over to my parents on another day who are having her whilst we're away.
Also I didn't appreciate that its a 3 hour round trip to where Dee is. We don't mind doing this (and Dee has kindly offered to help out with diesel costs) but as it looks like we may have to do this journey a few times, if another foster home comes forward in the meantime, that is nearer to Dee, then it might be better for the dogs and Dee in the long run. Such a pity she can't find anyone nearer to where she is staying!
FYI, I don't require any food donations - I have plenty of Nature Diet wet food in (and Dee's dogs don't like complete dry food anyway apparently).
Anyway, I look forward to meeting Rosie and Milo tomorrow! Will keep you posted."
Can anyone help with the 20th June - 4th July week?
Any offers or suggestions, please email me Beverley@dogstodaymagazine.co.uk
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