Autumn Newsletter 2016

2nd of November, 2014 – Now available to download on the website Click here to download the newsletter

31st of January, 2015 – To help your dog cope with cold weather conditions please see our article ‘When the North wind doth blow’ This winter we have already had calls from distraught owners whose dogs have drowned in their garden pond, which it has never shown an interest in previously. Frozen lakes and ponds…

20th of February, 2017 – and promise of good days ahead We have had a welcome reminder during the sunny spells of the last week that Spring is just around the corner. It has been good to walk the dogs in the garden and enjoy the snowdrops and early spring flowers. Spring for some people…

17th of June, 2017 – Temperatures set to soar, and a testing time for our pets. See our tips to help them cope. CARING FOR YOUR DOG IN HOT WEATHER HEATSTROKE A dog’s temperature is normally between 101.5F and 102.5F, and the average healthy dog’s body temperature is 101.5 ºF / 38.6 ºC. They regulate…

1st of May, 2014 – The weather doesn’t affect attendance Inclement weather conditions did nothing to dampen the spirit of people and westies taking part in the IOW Spring event, held in aid of Westie ReHoming. There was an excellent attendance, and Robert with volunteers Mary and Chris travelled across the water to lend their…

Homechecking; Due to the number of dogs needing help at the moment, and the beginning of the holiday season we need more volunteersto help with all aspects of rehoming, but fosterers in particular. Now that we are officially in a ‘double dip recession’ the situation can only get much worse as all rescue organisations are…