LANCASHIRE HEELER COMMUNITY WELFARE FUND

The Lancashire Heeler Community Welfare Fund has been set up to provide help for dogs and their owners - we are not affiliated to any club or society although we are supported by the Lancashire Heeler Association and any funds raised will be used to rehabilitate, rehome or provide help and advice for Lancashire Heelers in need. If you can help or wish to register an interest in future Lancashire Heelers and Lancashire Heeler crosses in need of homes call Sarah (0790 990 1410) or any of the rescue network in your area.

Occasionally Lancashire Heelers may need to be found a new home for a variety of reasons. We have a network of 'Rescue Reps' based around the country who can offer help and advice, so if you need help to rehome your Lancashire Heeler or just want some advice, please contact your nearest 'Rescue Rep' who will do their best to help. We occasionally have Lancashire Heelers who need a new home through no fault of their own.

Watch this page for details or contact our Rescue Co-ordinator to register your interest. Although we are always grateful for a donation either for taking in or rehoming a dog, we don't ask for a set amount, and would never refuse a dog because of lack of money. All money donated is used to help pay for the expenses incurred in kennelling, vets fees and transporting these dogs. 

Sadly one of our rescue reps Tracy St Clair Pearce lost her battle with cancer at the end of October 2011. Tracy was a great supporter of Welfare and never hesitated to take in a dog, arrange transport or collection and spent many hours on the phone talking to owners and offering help and advice. She will be missed greatly by all concerned and many of our dogs owe her a great debt of gratitude for helping them to find their forever homes. In typical Tracy style, she wanted any donations in her memory to go to Welfare to help more dogs and we have been amazed how generous people have been, proving how much Tracy was thought of by people in the breed.
Thank you Tracy, you will never be forgotten.

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                         We currently have one bitch in need of a new home

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A seven year old spayed bitch is coming in to us on Friday as her elderly owner has been in hospital and is worried she won't be able to cope with a dog when she comes home.  We already have someone in mind for her, but any other offers will be considered in case this one falls through.

UPDATE: Libby arrived yesterday, lovely girl but a bit plump.  Someone coming to see her on Wednesday, don't think she will be with us for very long!

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We have been asked for help rehoming an eight year old castrated male who does not get on with the bitches in the household.  He is fine with people, and the owners would like to find him a home where he can be the only dog.  If you think he might fit into your home please contact Jacky on 07771 743138 or jacky.lankeela@btinternet.com

UPDATE : Thought we had an ideal home lined up and Pud behaved impeccably but sadly it did not work out through no fault of his, so we are still looking for someone to take on this lovely lad. 

UPDATE: We now have an offer of a home for Pud as an only dog with a family who are at home most of the time.  Lucky Pud should be going to his new home on Friday.

UPDATE: Pud has now gone off to his new home so provided the cat accepts him he should have a wonderful new life.

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REHOMED : Four year old bitch, ok with other dogs and older children (over eight but not good with younger ones) coming in this week.  Unspayed at present so will need to be done.  We have one possible offer of a home and waiting to hear but any other suggestions gratefully received.  Update: Thankfully this bitch is now sorted and does not need to come into Welfare.

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SUPER SUNDAY 28/10/12 - ROSIE & BASIL and CLARE ALL REHOMED!

ROSIE AND BASIL - BOTH REHOMED TOGETHER! 

Two more Heelers find themselves in need of a new home through no fault of their own, they are a neutered male and female aged 7 and 8, very good with children, vaccinated up to date, microchipped and eye tested clear and both have excellent temperaments. Prefer a home where they will not have to be left for long. We would like to find them a home together ideally, but realise this may not be possible, so any offers would be considered. Basil is a lively boy and Rosie a bit more reserved.  They are being fostered at present by one of the LHCWF rescue reps, so please get in touch if you think you may be able to offer one or both a forever home.

UPDATE 23/10/12:  Wonderful news, Rosie and Basil have been offered a new home together with experienced Heeler owners!

UPDATE 4/11/12:   Rosie and Basil have been in their new home for a week now and everything seems to be going fine.   

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SUPER SATURDAY! 22/9/12 - COCO 1 and SALLY BOTH REHOMED

CLARE AND SHANNON BOTH REHOMED!

Thanks to an eagle eyed Heeler owner we were alerted to the plight of two young bitches who needed the help of Welfare, and we have now taken them in. They are two years old and spayed, very affectionate. They are currently in Ireland being fostered thanks to a wonderful lady and are being brought over shortly for assessment. If anyone thinks they could have room for one of these two lovely girls please contact one of the team.

Update 13/9/12: Coco and Chopper are now in our Norfolk kennels, where they are settling really well. They are friendly and enjoy going out with Coco so would be fine if introduced to other dogs.

We have decided that it would be better to rehome these two girls to separate homes, as one is bullying the other a bit. If you could offer a home to a two year old spayed bitch, please get in touch.

Update 30/9/12: One of these lovely girls has been offered a new home, so if you know of anyone who might be interested in the other one please let us know.

Update 8/10/12: 'Shannon' has now been rehomed and gone to live in Cumbria with another Heeler - good luck to her in her new home. We still need a home for her sister 'Clare'. We chose these  new names as it is where they came from!

Update 15/10/12: Clare is doing really well, she met another Heeler today and they got on fine. We think we have a new home lined up, so fingers crossed it all goes well for her.   All being well she will be going to her new home next weekend.

Update 4/11/12:  Clare has now been in her new home for a week and is living with another Heeler called Harvey!  Good luck to Clare and her new family.

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COCO REHOMED!

Coco our nine year old is still looking for a nice quiet forever home, either with or without other dogs as he is a very sociable old chap. Needs space to do his own thing but will make a great companion for someone who is around most of the time.

Update: Coco is still a little unsure about being picked up, but is quite happy apart from that so we are going to get him checked over to ensure he has no underlying problems. He enjoyed having a bath and loves being brushed. Looking for a home possibly with another oldie as he finds the younger ones a bit too much for him.

Update 13/9/12: Good news for Coco - promising offer of a home with some other oldies in a lovely environment. Update 18/9/12: Coco should be going to his new home this weekend.

Update 22/9/12: Coco (aka Cholmondley pronounced Chumley!) has now arrived at his new home and settled in really well with the resident dogs and his new owner. Good luck to him and fingers crossed it all goes well. Thanks to the Oldies Club for allowing us to advertise this lovely lad.

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SALLY REHOMED!

We have received details of a twelve year old Heeler bitch that needs a new home due to her elderly owner being very ill. Could possibly go with another older dog, but prefers a quiet life. Currently in Lancashire but we can arrange homecheck/transport if needed to any area. We have also offered possible short term fostering if needed. The family are anxious to get her sorted so her owner doesn't have to worry. If you think you might be able to help please get in touch.

Update 19/9/12: Promising offer of a home for Sally, just waiting for confirmation!

Update 22/9/12: Sally has now gone to a new home where her new owner has promised to keep in touch with her previous owner and to send pictures. What a good result all round - and thanks again to the Oldies Club for advertising her.

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COCO '2' REHOMED!

Just been notified of a four year old neutered male coming in - more details to follow. Coming in on Friday 1st June. Update 9th July: Sadly the home we thought we had has fallen through so this young man is now available for homing. He is very lively, obedient, great with people and dogs, and would suit an active (maybe agility) home. He is not quite 100% Heeler as far as we know but looks pretty much like one. If you think you can offer this boy a home please get in touch.

Update 24th July: Coco '2' has now been found a lovely new home with a family who have two young girls and he seems to have settled really well. He sleeps in his bed between the two of them and they are already busy training him to do tricks! Good luck to them all and we look forward to receiving photos.

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CANDY REHOMED!

We have just taken in a seven year old bitch and a nine year old dog who lived together but it is probable that we will be looking for separate homes for them once they have been assessed. Both are neutered and we already have interest in the bitch but the dog may need a little longer to ensure we find the right home for him. If you think you may be able to offer this lovely chap a home please contact us for more details. Update 24/5/12 - we have someone coming to see the bitch so fingers crossed this works out. Update 27/5/12 - Candy has gone to live with another Heeler on a smallholding in Suffolk. First reports are that she has met the cat and goats and is getting on fine with them and also with their other dog. A great start - good luck to her in her new home. The dog she came in with is doing well in his assessments and it should not be too long before we are looking for a home for him. Update 1/6/12 - Coco has continued to do well, he is good with other dogs of different breeds as well as Heelers and is good off the lead in a safe area, coming straight back when called. He enjoys being brushed especially as he is moulting at present. He is a little unsure of being picked up but will jump into a vehicle without any problems. He is now looking for a home possibly with another dog or dogs and where he can be given space and time to settle in. Coco is still looking for a home, see update above.

Helping Other Rescues

If we get to hear of Lancashire Heelers in all breed rescue kennels we are more than happy to offer them a place or to advertise them on this page to help find them a home. If you are interested in any of them please contact the rescues direct as we have no further details other than those given in the links.

WOLFWOOD WILDLIFE RESCUE

Radar is a handsome seven year old male Lancashire Heeler looking for a new home.  http://www.wolfwood.co.uk/radarandzekla.html 

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PAWS 4 RESCUE UK

We have a 3 year old black and tan male Lancashire Heeler x JRT with a docked tail available for rehoming.  His name is Lucky and he is castrated and microchipped, and friendly with people and animals.  Photos on their facebook page.

We are based in South Wales and we adopt UK wide.
We do prefer our foster homes to be more local, within 1 hr (-ish) drive of Cardiff to assist if needed.

Please visit our facebook page to have a look through our photo's:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Paws-...3821399?ref=hl

We can also be contacted via email: paws4rescueuk@aol.co.uk

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Freshfields

Harry is reported to be a Heeler X but he looks all Heeler to us! Certainly seems to have Heeler traits too!  Harry is currently featured in Your Dogs monthly magazine. 

http://www.woofbark.co.uk/lancashire-heeler-a17141.html

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Bath Dogs and Cats Home

Rex looks to have a lot of Heeler in him and the description of him certainly rings some bells!

http://www.rspca.org.uk/allaboutanimals/rehoming/petsearch/details/-/Pet/REX/ref/BSA2004187/rehome/#.UPRSk-R7qxk.facebook

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MADRA

Based in Connemara in Ireland, Barnaby is described as an older Terrier.

http://www.madra.ie/en/our-dogs/dogs-needing-homes/barnaby-terrier-boy-8-10-years1-1565.html

UPDATE: REHOMED!

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Matching Partners Canine Rescue

Ben is a young Heeler cross who looks to have a docked tail - picture on their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=347009372054390&set=a.347009275387733.85753.123071224448207&type=3&theater

UPDATE: REHOMED!

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Mayhew Animal Home

Tyler is an eighteen month old male Terrier cross (looks like a Heeler cross) details on their website: http://www.mayhewanimalhome.org/dogs/2012/tyler/index.php

Update: REHOMED!

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Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

Suzie is an older crossbreed lady who would like a nice warm bed. http://www.battersea.org.uk/applications/dynamic/?id=19004&&filter_breed=generalanimalinformation_root.dogbreeds.mongrel

Update: REHOMED!

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Dogs Trust Shrewsbury are looking for a home for Toby: http://www.dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming/toby1063317.aspx

Update: REHOMED!

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Jerry Green Animal Sanctuary in Lincolnshire are looking for a home for Izzy: http://www.jerrygreendogs.org.uk/RehomeADog/ShowDog/Boston/2012-03-08/izzy Email from Izzy's carers: Dear Jacky, Thank you for your recent email regarding assisting us finding a forever home for Izzy. Izzy is still available for adoption and hates being in the kennels so spends most of her time snoring in the prep or staff room! Once again thank you for your kind offer of assistance. Kind regards Joanne Hickson Centre Manager Jerry Green Dog Rescue Centre South Lincs.

Update: REHOMED!

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Successes! See owner pictures of our Lancashire Heeler Rescue success stories

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We have taken in a thirteen year old male due to his owner going into sheltered accommodation. Benji has fortunately been placed in a temporary foster home so he doesn't have to stay in kennels. If you think you could offer him a home either short or long term please let us know. UPDATE: Benji is still in foster care but would love a home of his own. He has proved a hit with everyone who meets him and would make someone a lovely companion. He enjoys his walks and is fine with people and dogs but would probably like a home where he is the only dog. He can be a little too 'friendly' with some other males (not interested in the girls though!) so we are talking to the vet about possible solutions.

UPDATE 1/5/12 - Benji has now been castrated and has recovered very well considering his age! As a result he is going on a week's holiday with someone who has several other Heelers, and if things work out he may well be staying permanently! Fingers crossed that all goes well for him.

UPDATE 24/5/12 - Benji now has his new forever home with four other Heelers and a wonderful place where he can just wander round in eight acres of land! So pleased for this lovely lad and many thanks go to Wendy Bailey for fostering him and to Lucia Dunlop who has taken him on. Photos coming soon!

Ralph

A ten year old male in rescue who is looking for a forever home due to his owner's incapacity. He has now been castrated. He is quite lively, loves to play ball and enjoys his walks, then loves nothing better than to sit beside you on the settee and stands on his hind legs waving his paws and 'talks' to you.
He's not too sure of other dogs, so a home where he is the only dog would probably be best. He is curious about cats(!) wanting to stick his nose in. Clean indoors, and happy to settle on a night once he has got used to where he is and who he is living with. Not possessive over food/toys/chews, but needs a firm owner who will respect his space and allow him to get used to them. UPDATE: Ralph is doing well in his assessments, and has become a lot more settled. He is a really sweet little chap who just needs a home where he can toddle about doing his own thing, doesn't want a lot of exercise. He is good off lead and comes when called. Just wants a nice fireside to lay in front of. Update: Poor Ralph is still in kennels and really needs somewhere to call home. Have you got room in your home for this old chap?

Update 21/3/12 - Ralphie has been offered a home! Taking him Saturday to meet his new family - fingers crossed it works out for him!

Update 17/4/12 - Ralphie has been in his new home for over three weeks now, and although there have been some problems with separation anxiety Ralphie is settling in well in all other respects. Fingers crossed it all works out for him in his new home.

POPPY

Sadly we have taken Poppy back into rescue after a year in her new home. She is the lively brindle/black/tan Terrier cross that was supposed to be a Heeler but is probably a Patterdale/Cairn/Russell type cross. Very affectionate, good with sensible children, very obedient but needs a home where her training can be continued. Might suit an active home where she can do Agility or something similar. Poppy has been spayed and is about eighteen months old, so a good age to start a new career.

11/3/12 UPDATE - Poppy has now gone to a lovely new family home with friends of Kite who was one of our earlier success stories!

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19/3/12 This week we also took in Roxy, a long legged Heeler - pleased to say that someone who enquired about Poppy but was too late as she had already been reserved has now taken Roxy home for a new life doing agility. Thanks to all the Heeler friends who helped to make this possible by helping with transport etc.

Update 22/3/12 - Just received this from the lady who took Roxy on Sunday: "Just thought I'd send you a quick update on Roxy. She seems to be settling in well and gets on well with my 2. Took her to agility training last night and she had an absolute blast! Will keep you updated over the next few weeks and will forward a picture as well".

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We are pleased to be able to tell you that we have found homes for two rescue dogs - the three year old bitch was rehomed direct to her new home, the seven year old bitch spent a few days in Lancashire with one of our foster carers and then travelled down to Norfolk where she spent one night with another foster carer and was rehomed the next day. This is a marvellous result and we would like to thank all those involved with caring and transporting these deserving dogs as without these people the dogs would have to spend longer in kennels while they are being assessed.

See updates stories and pictures of rescued and rehomed dogs