Rescue reports from The Lancashire Heeler Rescue Network
Lancashire Heeler Club Rescue Report 2009
As Enid had been poorly this year, I somehow managed to get myself into organising the rescue. It seemed like a good idea to set up a rescue network around the country, so we now have Ginnette Simpson covering Lancashire/Cumbria, Tracy St Clair Pearce in the South East, Debbie Felstead the Southern area and myself Norfolk and East Anglia.
The response was brilliant and with people offering help with collecting, looking after and delivery from all around the country the Lancashire Heeler rescue network was born. I contacted Anne Bowes and asked if she would take in the rescue Heelers for us as she had some spare kennel space. Anne said yes and we set a mutually agreed daily fee. As I only live thirty minutes away from Anne, the dogs can be regularly visited and assessed when needed.
Up to now eight dogs and two bitches have come in ranging in age from eight months to thirteen years and all have been found lovely new homes. These have come in from Cumbria to Cornwall. The rescue from Cornwall shows how well the network is working. I received a call on a Monday, the dog was collected by Judi Robjohns who lives in Somerset and was brought up to me at the SGM the following Sunday. This all cuts down on travel expenses, for which I am very grateful.
Most of the new owners keep in touch by phone or e-mail and its so nice to know how they are getting on. It is interesting to note that most of the rescue enquiries have come from our website, so thanks to Jan for keeping this updated, and the Heelers have found homes from Cumbria, Liverpool, Kent, Suffolk and Norfolk. There have also been several Heelers helped by the network, so haved stayed in their own homes. Ginette continues to help one owner in this way and it is so rewarding to both dog and owner.
A huge thank you to all those involved who have helped our little friends in times of need.
Sarah
Lancashire Heeler Breed Rescue update - January 6th 2010
A little about Cheeky - our latest Lancashire Heeler breed rescue:
Cheeky arrived with us on the 28th December, he turned out to be a really lovely little chap just wanting loads of cuddles . I had been contacted a while ago by Peggy Weeks who had Heelers in the past from Anne Bowes and Norman Johnston. She has also shown them successfully in the past. Sadly her last heeler William had recently died so Peggy found herself without a heeler . I told her about Cheeky and she and a friend arrived to meet him .
I think I can safely say it was love at first sight!
Don't you just love a happy ending?! This comes on top of having found a lovely home for Little Oscar. Thank-you to everyone who has helped in caring fot and finding homes for these most deserving Lancashire Heelers.
Sarah
Lancashire Heeler Breed Rescue update - December 2nd 2009
Happily, Big Oscar has been found a wonderful new home. We are still looking for an understanding home for Little Oscar with no cats or children.
Lancashire Heeler Breed Rescue update - November 24th 2009
We picked up three Lancashire Heelers on Sunday 22nd (all from separate homes ) Holly, a 12 year old girl has already found a wonderful retirement home in Suffolk.
Big Oscar, a six year old castrated male who is very loving and loves to play would suit home with older children.
Little Oscar (again six and castrated) needs quite an understanding home with no cats or children. He is a very nice little chap but does have a few issues.
If you can help, contact any of our rescue team.
Lancashire Heeler Breed Rescue update - July 30th 2009
Thank you to Jacky Cutler for all the effort made in organising collection and delivery of the puppies, as well as microchipping at her own expense. Elizabeth has also made a sizeable contribution to the Rescue fund for which we give her our additional thanks.
Letter From Elizabeth in respect of the 2 puppies recently rehomed.
Monday 13th July
Dear Jacky,
Just a quick note, you have done a marvellous job with Morgan and Millie. They have settled remarkably well and having explored every nook and cranny in house and garden feel that they own the place.
Morgan is still wary of a direct approach but comes and snuggles in on the sofa when they have exhausted themselves and sleeps very peacefully.
No problems at night and no accidents. Brilliant! We love them. Training begins this week!
I know there are not many Heelers in the South West but if there are any problems we can help out with at all please do let us know.
Must go, Thanks a lot.
Elizabeth.
Lancashire Heeler Breed Rescue- July 15th 2009
The latest success story for the Breed Club rescue relates to 2 young puppies who have found a home together. Their new owner told me that they have settled well and are quite happy in their new home.
"They play together and then fall asleep, wake up and do it all over again!"
They were no bother travelling either when I picked them up or when they went to their new home (both very long journeys) and have just spent a few days at Peterborough Showground with several other Heelers and have had a whale of a time.
Their new owner will be posting an update and some photos once she gets a chance (life's a bit hectic at present with two new pups to see to!).
Thanks also go to Anne Bowes, for kindly taking good care of them for a few days when they first arrived.
Jacky
Can you Help? - October 2008 - Rescue Diary
A quick update this month. In terms of the Heelers I have rehomed a dog who was very jealous of his siblings and is now well settled in his new home.
Lucia Dunlop has very generously donated £200 to the Lancashire Heeler Breed Rescue. Many thanks to Lucia.
Can you Help? - September 2008 - Rescue Diary
Latest news - Lucky has now found a home on a farm in Wales, to be a house pet with 2 boys for company.
George has gone to look after a lady of a good age but help is available with a friend who has one of my dogs.
Homed another male in Scotland. He went up on the train, my sister took him.
Also homed another 3 yr old male who was fighting with his brother, he has gone to Barrow to a doggy family and they run a dog grooming business.
Can you Help? - June 2008 - Rescue Diary
24th June
This weekend I have homed Gizmo.
A retired lady living on her own with a large well fenced garden. He will resume his role of sleeping in the bed and being a much loved companion. When he first came in he was very shy and very upset, but he has been with me for a month and in this time he has accepted the situation and has come out of his shell to be quite jolly.
It was great to see him jump in the car with a big smile on his face!!!
Enid
May 2008
Well here is some news.
I had a phone call this morning from a vet nurse to say she had 3 Lancashire Heelers coming in to be put down, so I was on a mercy mission to get them.
They have come in with tee shirts with their names on, coats, harnesses and Christmas suits.
I have spoken to the owner, a divorce is confusing him but they are lovely dogs and we would like a home for them together.
I have also homed Gizmo, a 10 year old Lancashire Heeler. He was quite upset but has gone to live with 2 JR's, lively but very sweet so hopefully he will settle.
All for now I hope
Enid
Latest Progress
Morrison's at Preston has donated dog food through to The Lancashire Heeler Club Breed rescue via collections in association with the Pedigree Chum adopt a dog scheme. We are extremely grateful for this support from both Morrison's and Pedigree.
Visit the Pedigree Adoption site for more information on how you can support this initiative.
News from Enid - July 2007
Since March this year the following dogs have been re-homed:
"Drift", a 2 year old castrated male has been re-homed in Derbyshire.
"Scooby" was with us for a few days, was castrated and microchipped . A little 'tetchy' for his first home, I was convinced he would be fine but needed an experienced Heeler owner. He has been placed with a lady who already has a rescue bitch and a puppy from me previously and has now settled very well in his new home.
'Dixie' came in during May and has settled very well with a retired schoolteacher in the North of the country.
Henry has just come in but I have a home lined up for him with a couple retiring to Scotland.
I have also just been notified of a 9 month old dog and will be looking for a suitable home for him as soon as possible.
