Author: Paulineavonwt

Author: Paulineavonwt

Henry O’Neill
July 18, 2023 2017 Golden Successes,Others Paulineavonwt

A VERY SPECIAL ADOPTION Henry, strictly speaking, is not an IRR Adoptee but his story is inspirational and typically depicts the true spirit and ethos of Irish Retriever Rescue. Ian told us “Back in 2016, Carole and I joined a meet up with the Dorset and Hampshire Golden Retrievers group. We took along our Murphy

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In Memory
June 6, 2023 Home Page Paulineavonwt

Our Roll of Honour, remembering those who have crossed to Rainbow Bridge

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Gromit Crofton
August 17, 2020 2020 Golden Successes,2020 Profiles,2020 Roll of Honour Paulineavonwt

Monday 17 August – Saddest News It is with a very heavy heart, we have announce, that today at 10.45am the Bridge welcomed its newest resident, Gromit Crofton. Gromit arrived with IRR on 8th November 2019, over 16 years of age and one of the worst cases of neglect we’ve seen in our 16 years.

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Chance Ellis
Image April 10, 2020 2006 Non Golden Successes,2006 Profiles,2019 Roll of Honour Paulineavonwt

A SAD GOODBYE TO OUR BRIILLIANT BOY ( ?? 9.2019) On 10.4. 2020 Sue told us “Unfortunately, we lost Chance to cancer last September when he was aged 14years. We have been told that, whilst this is really sad, we must try to celebrate his long and happy life with us. This is, of course,

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Coco Gallacher
Image April 9, 2020 2019 Golden Successes,2019 Profiles Paulineavonwt

SEVEN MONTHS ON AND VERY WELL SETTLED He fell firmly on all 4 paws when he was adopted by Ros and family who had given a wonderful home to Maxi for 10 wonderful, happy years. Both Alex and I, with our son Brian, are homebound but it helps that Brian goes out to help at

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Charlie Ludlow
Image April 9, 2020 2009 Golden Successes,2009 Profiles Paulineavonwt

JUST AS GORGEOUS AT FIFTEEN (9.4.2020) Marianne told us in January 2009 we were fortunate to being able to adopt our wonderful Charlie. Last month, we celebrated his 15th birthday! He’s doing great despite now being deaf and a little slower. He is the most beautiful dog, inside and out. ON ARRIVAL INTO IRR CARE

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Millie Harvey
Image April 9, 2020 2018 Golden Successes,2018 Profiles Paulineavonwt

MISUNDERSTOOD MILLIE (9.4.2020) Paula tells us all about her “Millie had her second birthday with us on 4th April 2020 and has now been in her forever home now for 19 months. She is such a character with a huge personality, everyone who meets her falls for her, young and old. She is a fabulous

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Connie Dagger
March 31, 2020 2017 Non IRR Paulineavonwt

A VERY SAD DAY FOR ELLIE and VAL (16.10.2017) Little Connie was a lovely, gentle, sweet natured girl who was loved by everyone who met her. She had a wonderful long life with Val who adored her and, from 2006, with Ellie who became her best friend. She was 14yrs and, for most of her

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Aileen
Image March 11, 2020 team members Paulineavonwt

Aileen adopted Angel & Allie in 2008, followed quickly by Sam. On return from spending some time living abroad in 2013, Aileen became a Trustee and the UK co-ordinator and head of the team in the UK, working closely with Belinda who she adored. In that role Aileen was responsible for finding the best homes possible

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Ollie Ridette-Gregory Hobbs
Image March 1, 2020 2015 Golden Successes,2015 Profiles Paulineavonwt

IT BECAME A SAD END TO 2019 FOR OLLIE AFTER HE LOST HIS FRIEND CASSIE (31.12.2019) Rosemary told us when she and Bruce adopted Ollie it was as friend and counsellor to their very naughty Flat-Coated Retriever, Cassie. She had been re-homed due to the owner’s work patterns 2 years before. She had been a

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Sandie
Image February 11, 2020 Founder Members Paulineavonwt

First Co-ordinator in Ireland and our Founder

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Lily
January 31, 2020 2020 Golden Successes,2020 Profiles Paulineavonwt

Lily is a 4yr old Golden Retriever girl who travelled to the UK in early February 2020. Lily has now gone to her Forever Home.

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Lillie Grimshaw Baker
Image January 31, 2020 2020 Golden Successes,2020 Profiles Paulineavonwt

LILLIE IS LOSING HER EXTRA POUNDS NOW Lillie’s Mum, Yvonne says ” Do you think Lillie needs a tummy tuck!! She is losing the extra pounds but leaving her tummy dragging!” She loves her new Mum very very much and we reckon it’s mutual. HISTORY Lillie is a 5yr old Golden Retriever girl who arrived

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Our Successes
January 31, 2020 Others Paulineavonwt

All our dogs who have found their forever home

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Katie Alexander
January 30, 2020 2020 Golden Successes,2020 Profiles Paulineavonwt

BEAUTIFUL KATIE HAS A PERFECT HOME Katie is a 5yr old Golden Retriever girl who arrived in the UK in mid February 2020 and has now gone to her perfect Forever Home with Esther and family.

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Belinda McAvoy
Image January 29, 2020 Human Rainbow Bridge Paulineavonwt

Remembering Belinda McAvoy and her contribution to IRR

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Hugo’s Wishes
January 24, 2020 Fundraising Paulineavonwt

Hugo’s Wishes scheme to celebrate and fundraise for those dogs
that IRR have committed to funding for their lifetimes

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Lottie Noble Our Bionic Lady
January 23, 2020 2016 Golden Successes,2016 Profiles Paulineavonwt

Lottie was abandoned, found tied to gates. After all reasonable attempts to find her owner failed, they contacted IRR for help.

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