Update from Teddy's home trial ...

Just thought you might like to see these. He is thoroughly spoilt and a mummy's boy. What hip dyspepsia? As he bombs round the beach.

This little girl has suffered so much in her short life but not any more.  She is now safe in a foster home with a rescue

Hyde, who has been renamed Dougal has settled really well in his new home.

update from new owners ...

Dougal/Hyde is a complete joy to be with. 

Here is a photo of him posing whilst out for his first pub lunch!

update from Twinkles new owner ...

Hi

Just wanted to share this with you. Our local paper holds a Festive Pets competition each year, so here is Twinkle looking cute. Plus a bit of publicity!

Merry Christmas!

Update from Pippa's new owners ...

Thought I'd send you a photo of Pip for your website of her mammoth walk/run/swim in Cuerden Valley Park today. This photo was taken just before the muddy puddle paddling she indulged in … she's never keen on the resulting bath tho!

She's still such a happy bundle of joy and we want to thank you for giving us the chance to have her - its only been 5 weeks but she's firmly established as a member of our family.

Update from Max's new owner ...

Good morning, I thought you might like to see Max bonding with his new mate. 

He has started to follow her around and they are getting on brilliantly. I can't remember what it was like before he moved in now. It's going great.

Gizmo is really settled now and knows loads of new tricks.  He walks well off lead for me and Jean and is a very quick learner.  This week he’s off to dog training.  He obeys all our commands and gets plenty of long walks, he still comes up for fuss on my lap at night.  Here he is in his water proof jacket out for country walk, what a lad

Update from Libby's new owners ...

Libby is a beautiful, loving and gentle young lady... who we are pleased to say is now a member of our family.

We had to have our last dog put to sleep in January this year and has taken us some time to get over losing her, Libby has surely helped with that.  She comes running to meet us when we come in after work, sometimes almost wearing her around our neck she jumps that high.... haha, and is always ready for a cuddle of a night time.... :-))

I would really like to thank you for letting us have the chance to adopt Libby, the work you do is amazing......KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, and again thank you...

Maggie was one of our 'Spotlight On' dogs as she had been in kennels for far too long. She was originally rescued from the pound in February literally hours away from being pts.  

Maggie is currently on home trial and it looks like she has fallen on her feet, or not as the case may be.  Here she has assumed her favourite position being by your side having a tummy rub.  

Well done Maggie and good luck.

Ben has settled in really well with his new family.  Here he is enjoying a fun packed day at Beeston Castle.

It was supposed to tire him out but no chance!  Places to go .. sniffs to sniff.

update from new owner ...

Dave renamed Bobby has settled in smashing. He gets on with our other dog Bindi even to the fact that they kiss each other. He loves chasing after balls and is brilliant with  the young grandchildren.

Here is Rita arriving at her new home.  They adore her and she walks well.  She is in the lap of luxury and has Big Daddy Sam the Rottie as company.

Update from rescue ...

Juno is such a diamond she will have first vax and chip done at the vets on monday.  I took her meet a possible adopter last night, a friend of mine, who used to work with blind dogs and the two bonded straight away.  It was amazing the way Juno gently cuddled into her.  There are no other pets there so I let Juno stay with her.  I am only round the corner and dont forsee any problems but just wanted to let you know that Juno is happy and settled and thanks to you at Homeless Hounds she is safe and will be totally spoilt.

Rufus is now safe in rescue and has had a lovely day playing off lead with his new friends. 

He is even making progress with his separation anxiety.

Yogi was with Homeless Hounds for longer than most as he developed a chest infection and later pneumonia.  He spent time in isolation and was not a happy boy in kennels.

Yogi has now found his forever home and the smile says it all !!

From Yogi's new owner ...

"Hello everyone, just a quick update on yogi, he's settled in lovely and is being a really good boy. He's met my parents little dog and doesn't mind being dominated by it at all lol he's enjoying lots of walks and were gradually building up the length of them. We're still working on the length of time he's left but there is improvement and light at the end of the tunnel. Hope all is well with you and we look forward to your next open day xx"

This is Pinkerton who was the little Yorkshire Terrier described as the most agressive dog seen by Homeless Hounds to date.  As we suspected, it turned out he was the most affectionate boy in the whole world, just terrified in the pound. 

He went to rescue as has now been neutered, treated for fleas and worms, had a full dental clean and polish, visited the dog groomer, a new harness, a new collar and lead.  Smartest little dog in town!

This is Pinkerton in his new forever home and what a happy little man he is.

Nipper came to Homeless Hounds in May, 2012.  After serving her 7 days in the pound she was found a space in rescue and has since gone on to find her forever home.

It really is a dogs life isn't it!!

Little Hector was a Homeless Hounds dog who went to rescue and has now found his forever home.

It looks like he has landed right on his feet in his new home!

from Gerry's new owner ...

Just wanted to give you an update on Gerry.

He has settled in amazingly well. He is such a loving dog & he puts a smile on everyone's face, especially when he decides to crawl along the floor on his belly!

He has been on a few trips in the car & he loves it so much that every time a car door opens he jumps straight in & sits expectantly on the back seat wondering where his next adventure will take him!

Thought you might like to see some photos & i've taken plenty!

Beautiful Bonnie has now found her forever home and she looks a very happy girl indeed.

Ty-Z had waaaay too much fun in the woods this afternoon.  Straight through the living room and into the garden!  He is pictured looking a bit dejected just before his shower.

He is currently reclining on the sofa 'watching' Ireland play football.  I'm Irish heritage, so that is his team of choice ;-)  He really enjoyed the chicken necks he had for tea.

Now who's a pretty boy then!

What a difference a trim makes.  Meet Teddy the Border Terrier in his new home and what a happy chap he looks.

Update ...

Just wanted to give you an update on Joey. He is nice and settled now, he really has a soft spot for Ruth. He follows her all over the house and does what she tells him. Whereas he just sees me as one big toy to chew or sit on.  Joey and the bunnies are getting on well.  We went to the caravan for the first time last weekend and he loved it. He meet Bella (a friends dog) and they got on great running around and playing. He even went for a paddle in the lake which he enjoyed.  We went to our first obedience class this week, which I was dreading because he is always pulling on the lead to get to other dogs when we're out on walks, but he was as good as gold and it went really well.

Poppy came in to us in a sad state and was a very tired old girl.  She is about 14 and the pound was no place for this girl.

Update ...

"Some photos of our lovely little Poppy in her new home. Her ear is healing beautifully after the op and she has been amazing today - cadging bacon sandwiches, following Greyhound Merlin around and generally being a little star. I'm really thrilled that Cheryl has taken her - she will be loved to bits for whatever time she has left and that's what she deserves".

Max 

Max came in in a poor state with Millie, a Dobermann bitch who was pregnant.

Update from the rescue ...

Just to let you know, Max went home today with his new family who love him to bits already.  He will be spending 6 months of the year in France at their second home and six months in Lincolnshire near the coast where he can play on the beach.  I sometimes think these dogs get a better life than I do when they leave me!!  Lucky devils.

Gizmo is now showing he's in charge where other dogs are concernd and his attachment to me and Jean you would not beleive.  I do not need a lead he follows me or Jean everywhere and follows our every command.  He's still cheeky which me and jean love, we have put him to all tests with people ect no problems.

He's more than we could expect he's slowly getting over his car sickness.

I was unwell yesterday so he laid on the

sofa next to me and fell asleep for about 1hr.  Today hes been down by river going absolutle mad flying around ect, he keeps trying to swim in river but Jean will not let him at moment.  Cant give him enough praise even likes postman-binman.  He's asleep at moment before he goes out again and I can catch up with some work.

Roxy is still a pupster and has found her forever home with her foster carer who fell in love.

Roxy has settled in well with her new friend Shadow the rotti and is enjoying long runs along the promenade and through the woods.

Lottie was lucky enough to find herself adopted by Julie and her family who already owned a dog called Lemmie.

Here they are munching down on home made Homeless Hounds dog treats which we made to raise funds and Julie kindly bought a good few packs!!