Success Stories

Bob aka Speedy

Bob arrived at Freshfields in a bad way.  He is an ex-racer who had been mistreated and starved by his previous owner. He was adopted by Kate, Bernie and Ashe (another gorgeous rescue dog) 2 years ago this month! Bob had a ravenous appetite and feeding times were an adventure for Kate and Bernie to say the least! With a lot of love, dedication and regular meals, Bob was able to gain some control over this and now he is a fit and healthy dog, with a glossy coat and loveable personality. He loves nothing more than a cuddle and a snooze on one of the 7 "beds" at his disposal in the house - Bob's choice of course.  A common misconception is that greyhounds need tons of exercise, but Bob enjoys quite short walks and a run with Ashe, which is more than enough for him.

Kate and Bernie and Bob have transformed each other's lives - Bob reckons that after a tough start in life he's landed on his paws!

Ben - in the Christmas Spirit !

Hello there!!

Here is a few photos of Ben during the Christmas season!! When he wears the antlers, he doesn't take them off. plus he got some presents from Santa for being a very good Boy this year!

Christmas Greetings from Henry

From Henry, now residing with Mrs Betty Price in Whitchurch Grove, Newcastle under Lyme.

Just to let you know I've really settled in here, getting plenty of exercise,plenty of fuss, and I'm managing to train my new owner to do the various things I think I deserve. (I think I'll keep her!!). Hope everyone there is well and have a wonderfull Christmas. Hopefully, you find a picture attached.

Regards, Henry Price.

Spencer

Hi to all my old friends at Freshfields! It's my first Birthday on Tuesday (20th December). I hope I get lots presents and I am also looking forward to Christmas. I am doing well in my new home and I would like wish everybody at Freshfields Animal Rescue a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, especially my old friend Katrina. I have enclosed a few photographs of myself playing in the snow and lazing around the house . xx

Bud’s progress

Bud is a dog that was re-homed from our Welsh resuce but was adopted by people in Liverpool so is learning to speak Scouse !!

Hello everyone,

I thought it about time I gave an update on Bud's progress. He has fitted into our family well, he and Reuben, our older Freshfield dog, get along really well even though they are polar opposites in nature. I have attached a photo of them together. Reuben is our 'guardian'. He is wary of strangers, sits in doorways or halfway up the stairs to keep an eye on anyone approaching the house and generally lets us know if anyone has the temerity to even walk past. Bud loves to sit close and be cuddled. He loves everyone and I think would drag strangers in off the street if allowed.
That love of people and other dogs has got Bud and me into trouble more than once. Gale will know what I mean! Obviously there are dogs and people that do not wish to be approached by a large, golden, bouncy bundle of love. I have to keep Bud on the leash when other dogs are around and I use a halti to stop my arm being pulled from its socket. We go to training class and are working hard on Bud's recall! This will be especially useful when passing large puddles which Bud seems to regard as jacuzzis. Happily, he also seems to enjoy being hosed down!
Bud is a great addition to our family.

Thank you all for the hard work you put in to provide a place of safety for these animals until lucky people like myself get the chance to give them a forever home.

Barb Williams
Crosby

Bobby

Hello Kate and Collette

We just wanted to say thanks for sending the vaccination papers for Bobby.

He's really settled in well and has calmed down a hell of a lot - he's still a mad ball of energy but he can turn it on and off now when he wants to.

He's loving his walks around the local countryside and his nights spent snoring on the sofa whilst we (try) and watch TV.

I've attached a couple of photo's (2 from Saturday when he experienced snow for the first time).

Thanks for all of your help and we hope that you have a great Christmas and New Year.

Kind Regards

Darren, Cath & Bobby

Ben

Ben was found tied up to a fence in Caernarfon, no body came forward to claim him!!

Here is an update on his progress:

I thought that I would give you a further update on Ben.

To summarise - he has settled down really well.

He is no trouble, and he had most of his basic commands already, his knowledge of English has returned and he responds equally quickly.

The best news is that you remember that he had to be lifted into the car as he seemed almost totally terrified of metal containers? Well, by the weekend he was leaping in and out of the car's back seats without any problem. Also,he has got a very healthy appetite, but eats very delicately - main meals or treats - so he is getting a little more food motivated, which should help with more advanced training in the future.

I've attached three smallish images; the outside shot was taken at the start of last week as he entertained us by fetching the red football after lunch.  As you can see from the "roaching" he is now totally relaxed in his new home. The curled image could have been shot on the night we got back to  Northumberland, it is rather soft focus which emphasises how relaxed he was.

As you may have seen from our flickr, Ben has been introduced as the "apprentice" and his first promotion has been to company morale officer. I
shall be posting more images as time passes..... http://www.flickr.com/photos/60884630@N06/sets/72157628026767272/

Thank you again for letting us give Ben his forever home.

Marge !

. Marge came into us in a terrible state, she had to have an eye removed as well as teeth, because of dental problems she often gets a dirty bum so would have to be washed down regularly. We were very lucky to find Anne who already has a deaf and brain damaged bunny to take Marge on and it has worked out perfectly.

 We would like to share a recent email we recevied on Marge's progress

Hi all (Especially Lyn!)
here as promised are some pics of Little Marge and Benjamin. They are so in love! Benjamin has picked up within himself so much since Little Marge arrived, I really do believe she has given him a new lease of life. I always wanted him to have a friend of his own kind, and from the minute I saw Marge during an online search, I loved her, and felt so strongly that she was the one. And she most certainly was *The One*.
Seeing them together, a deaf and braindamaged bunny, and a tiny, half blinded, troubled and scarred little bunny so in love and content, is beyond words.
Love isn't blind, love is simply having the gift to see what lies beyond the surface.
These two have that gift.
I have enclosed some photo's for your 'happy endings', I hope you like them. Also enclosed is a little poster type creation that I put together, maybe you can use it?
As always, I continue to thank you for entrusting this most precious, beautiful little rabbit to my care. I simply adore her.
Warmest regards,
Anne x

Zach (previously known as Shrek) - Update

Hello,

Just a few more pictures to let you know that Zach (previously known as Shrek) has settled in fantastically and is loving his new life here with Tess. They love their long walks together, chasing the ball and going for a swim. They then come home and get all the toys out all over the house - they never stop!! Zach even sings along to the radio when his favorite songs come on!!

Cath Proctor

Update on Jess

Jess went to Milton Keynes about a year ago. She was a very nervous and quite difficult dog. These people persevered and this is the latest update:-

Dear Lesley

Well its been a long time since i emailed you but just to let you know Jess is doing so well now she even lets people in the house after a barking session she loves her walks and going for a drive every Sunday with her dad she has settled really well we have enclosed some photos of her with her bone sitting in the washing she is funny got a real character about her and is so loving she still needs alot of training but other wise she is gorgeous and we love her. We sometimes have a snuggle on the sofa and go to sleep together.

I will send you some more photos when i get them printed Hope all is well with you and the animals and hope to hear from you soon Take care

All the best

Angie & Brian
xxxxxx