"People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life - like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?
Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long."
A six year old boys explanation for why dogs do not live as long as people, prompted by the death of his dog.
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Gizmo in the
Bournemouth Echo
The Annual Reunion Barbeque took place on Sunday, 29th July 2007
at Norden Farm, Corfe Castle, Dorset.
Our annual get together gives the foster parents the opportunity to see the dogs we have bathed, loved, nursed and sometimes
been glad to see the back of (though they wouldn't admit it)!
For more photo's of the Annual Reunion Barbeque click here
A Letter from Jayne
What a fantastic time I had on Sunday, lots and lots of fantastic families with their dogs. I dreaded Sunday morning,
prayed for the rain to stop! I woke up to a poorly puppy and had to dash to the vets, decided not to do too much
but to go along to Norden Farm and see what the day brought. Poor Cindy had a hell of a week pulling campers
out of soaked and muddy fields but had managed to find and keep the only dry spot for us. You did need wellies
to get there or a very determined driver and the occasional tractor to pull the odd car. We all laughed when
Amy, 89 years young was saved the walk by Cindy's dad on a little tractor type thing. She told me she always
liked a big entrance, then the sun came out along with the BBQ and a few dog classes. The kids had great fun,
we watched Cindy's brother and two Spaniels move the sheep and I think every one had a lovely time. Bob and Les
as usual did all the hard work and I cannot thank them enough along with all my foster mums and dads who make
up Pound Puppy Rescue. Without them I could not help all the dogs and cats find their forever homes.
Julia and Anna did so well getting all the raffle prizes. Jemma the vet nurse did the judging and did it
so well she can do it next year if she likes - ha ha! I could not do it, the dogs all looked so well and
settled with their families you would never guess they were the same dogs I picked up.
I do get a liitle low sometimes and you really don't know how much seeing these dogs means to me, so a big thank
you to all who came and to the ones who couldn't, I hope we see you next year. The funds raised made a significant dent in
the outstanding account at the Vets which is brilliant.
Thank you all so much
Jayne and family
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Lisa the Dachshund cross appears on the Paul O'Grady Show
Lisa, the sweet little Dachshund cross (click on the picture for a larger photo) that appeared on the
Paul O'Grady Show
on 10th May 2007, went to a lovely new home
with one of the first families who phoned up about her. We had literally hundreds of enquiries about Lisa and
would like to thank all the people who were interested in offering her a home. We do hope that those disappointed
in not rehoming Lisa will continue to
look often at our website
where we have lots of lovely dogs and puppies coming up for rehoming, and will soon find their own special pet.
Jayne would also like to thank all those involved in the Paul O'Grady Show for their wonderful hospitality
on her and Lisa's visit to the studios, and for their help in finding Lisa a super home. And of course,
the publicity gained from the show is helping to find many other dogs good homes through our Rescue
and others caring for needy animals.
Muffin the Bishon Frise Puppy with a Bent Leg
Jayne rescued Muffin in early February 2007 when he was about 6 weeks old.
He had a badly deformed front left leg and he was so weak on the other
legs that he could not stand at all.
Click here for more photo's.
He also had a bad ear infection and was a very depressed little puppy.
He was taken to a foster home where he was given gentle exercise on his 3 good legs
to strengthen them so that he would be able to walk after he had his deformed leg removed.
With tender loving care from his foster mum he has transformed from a very frightened, depressed little puppy
to a happy playful pup. He recovered quickly from his surgery and is very happy in his new home.
Many thanks to all those people that contributed to Muffins surgery and special thanks to
Bishon Frise Rescue for their
donation, help and advice.
 Read the Story of Rusty
 Hand reared from 2 weeks - Now rehomed
 Neglected and Unwanted
More Photos Here.
The puppies were supposed to be 6/7 weeks when I collected them but we knew
they were not and the vet confirmed they were more like 4/5 weeks.
It is disgusting that people can be so cold about helpless animals. The farmer just wanted to
get rid of them so that he could get the bitch back to work. When they arrived at their foster home
they were pooing 8" worms! You wonder how so many large worms can fit in
their little bodies. They vomit them up as well. Apart absorbing the food the puppy eats, the worms can give them
pneumonia. We had to rush one to the vet the other
evening but the poor little thing couldn't take any more and died. One
of the other tiny ones went to the vet today but is back home and
hopefully will get stronger by the day. Although they have had such a
bad start they are still so loving and trusting. It is lovely to see
their personalities develop as they start to play and get into
mischief. UPDATE: The 4 surviving puppies have been found homes.
Jayne
 Jeff Needed Surgery
When we cut the carpet of matted hair off Jeff's legs and found him a home we thought he was happy. Now it turns out
this little dog who never cried or gave us any idea
of what he had gone through, had over fifty fractures in
his back legs. He has now had two operations and is recovering well.
With your donations we were able to pay half of the vet bill so a big thankyou to all of you from Jeff and his family.
Click here to read more about Jeff.
 Trixie's Story
Trixie was seven weeks old, unwanted by everyone, including those organisations
that are supposed to help animals in distress. Pound Puppy Rescue took her in.
Click here to read her story.
 Hobo's Story
Hobo was rescued from a council dog pound in Swansea at the beginning of October 2002. You could see
he was an old dog and he had been neglected.
His fur was matted, he was very smelly and he could not walk well because of the arthritis in his hips.
He was scheduled to be put to sleep but Jayne, always a softy for the old ones, rescued him and Sue
became his foster mum. With a bit of love, a good bath, cut and blow dry, and some exercise he was transformed.
You could almost hear him saying "There is life in the old dog yet!" as he trotted around the garden.
We ran an appeal thinking that he was going to be with Sue for the rest of his days. Some
lovely people sent a donation or rang to see how he was. His story prompted Helen, a Veterinary nurse, to offer
him a home. Helen has an old dog and cats and her work means she can administer to their needs. Hobo was renamed
Herman to suit his new clean and tidy image.
Herman died the weekend before
Christmas. He was his usual happy self in the morning of the Saturday and
then about 2pm went into a seizure. He was sedated and treated but each
time the sedation wore off he went back into a seizure and was very
distressed. On the Sunday morning, Helen was with Herman when he was put to sleep.
She said "We miss his character and excitement at the sight of a lead".
We don't know why Hobo/Herman ended up in a dog pound. It could be his owner neglected him and
themselves and when they died there was nowhere for him to go. At least we know he enjoyed his last weeks and the end came quickly.
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