Category: 2007 Profiles

Category: 2007 Profiles

Rhani Jefferey
Image March 13, 2022 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2022 Roll of Honour David Brown

OUR TINY GIRL HAS GONE (11.3.2022) On Friday 11th March, it was the end of an era when our beautiful Tiny Girl went to join all the rest of the gang who have gone but are never far away from us. Ricky and Eddie and all her IRR brothers (Danny, Gizmo, Sprocket, Mossie, Freddie and

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Nina Clayton
November 4, 2021 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2021 Roll of Honour David Brown

Sad news, 13 August 2021 Nina’s mum said, “I thought I ought to let you know that our darling Nina, adopted on or around 15 September 2007 at about one year old, died on 13 August this year. She was a wonderful companion and immensely affectionate. She was a feisty girl who always put puppies

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Freya Benson
September 14, 2021 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2021 Roll of Honour David Brown

Sad News 9 May 2021 Freya’s mum, Trish said, “It is with a very heavy heart I have to tell you that my beautiful girl crossed over the rainbow bridge on Sunday. She was nearly 15. Needless to say I am absolutely devastated. She really was the most lovely dog and we had a great

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Brian Hammond-Edwards
Image June 7, 2021 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2021 Roll of Honour David Brown

FAREWELL LOVELY BRIAN (June 2007 – 7.6.2021) Owen and Sandra told Pauline “We had to say goodbye to Brian last night during the week of what would have been his 14th birthday. He went downhill over the weekend and the vet found a mass in his stomach”. Having had all day with his family, he

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Connie McAvoy
Image April 8, 2021 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2021 Roll of Honour,Sponsor Dogs David Brown

FAREWELL TO BEAUTIFUL CONNIE (16.3.2021) A very sad Terry told us “Our beautiful Connie went to the Bridge this morning. She had been struggling more and more so today was the right time. Kim was with me and we watched her go very peacefully. We are hoping that B will be waiting to give her

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Freddie Jefferey
Image February 18, 2021 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2021 Roll of Honour David Brown

6.6.2007-18.2.21 Freddie has gone peacefully to Rainbow Bridge. Pauline said: “Freddie had done well, having suffered a couple of vestibular episodes which had left him a much less vibrant version of himself for the last year of his life. Gradually, things started to decline and the rigours of old age didn’t sit well with this

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Jasmine McEveney
Image September 30, 2020 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2020 Roll of Honour David Brown

29 September 2020 Jasmine’s mum, Joanne, said: “On 29/09/20 Jasmine passed away. We have had thirteen wonderful years with her beside us and we are relieved she is not suffering anymore. She had arthritis in all four joints so was a very brave dog. We are heartbroken at losing her, she taught me so much

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Poppy Bell
Image June 26, 2020 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2020 Roll of Honour David Brown

THE SADDEST OF NEWS (21.5.2020) Ali wrote with the very sad news “My lovely Poppy went to the Bridge this morning. As you know, Poppy has spent the last 12 years bouncing round like a puppy, so it was a shock a couple of months ago when she suddenly became unwell. The Vet diagnosed pancreatitis

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Bailey Little
Image May 7, 2020 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2020 Roll of Honour David Brown

21.08.2007 – 5.5.2020 Gemma says, “At 12.30ish on 5th May 2020 we said our goodbyes in the garden to my soulmate Bailey (previously known as Cedar). The most incredible handsome 4-legged best friend that I could ever have wished for. He taught me how to be brave and strong, how to cope when things are

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Hector Blinkhorn
Image April 27, 2020 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2020 Roll of Honour David Brown

A VERY SAD “GOODBYE” TO OUR BELOVED BOY (Friday 17th April 2020) On Friday (17th April) a distraught Gilly told us “It was with great sadness that we had to say” goodbye” this afternoon to our beloved IRR dog, Hector, whom we adopted in 2008. Our lovely Hector has been a wonderful companion to us

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Judy Taylor
Image April 18, 2020 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2020 Roll of Honour David Brown

JUDY is a beautiful 2yr old golden retriever who, unfortunately, needs to be rehomed because of the change of working circumstances of her owners and they can no longer give her the time and attention she needs. They cannot bear to think of her at home nearly all day on her own. She loves the

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Burt Worsley
Image February 25, 2020 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

BURT IS ALL ALONE NOW In 2007, ZACH and BURT came to us from a loving home in Belfast. They were surrendered to us because, due to unavoidable circumstances, their owner could no longer look after them properly. They had very good pedigrees and were 4yrs and 3yrs old respectively, although their weight did make

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Zena Coldicott
Image February 25, 2020 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2010 Roll of Honour,Sponsor Rainbow David Brown

OUR LOVELY ZENA WENT TO JOIN DEAR BEN (25.6.2010) REMEMBERING ZENA FROM LORNA You came to us three and a half years ago, with your big brother Ben. Sadly Ben could only stay with us for six weeks then went to Rainbow Bridge. You were a lively 11 year old girlie with a zest for

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Pudsey Regula
February 7, 2020 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2008 Roll of Honour,Forever Foster Dog,Sponsor Rainbow David Brown

PUDSEY 22/11/2005 – 15/11/2008 OUR WONDERFUL AMAZING BOY A Tribute from Denise & Phil Mummy and Daddy will never forget that wet December day when you came crashing into our lives nearly two years ago, and changed our lives forever for the better. You even gave us a drama on your first day, you decided

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Lucy Lockley
Image February 7, 2020 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2017 Roll of Honour David Brown

FAREWELL TO OUR LOVELY GIRL (2005? – 28.3.2017) A heartbroken Nigel told us “Sadly, Lucy has gone to the Bridge. She went across on 28th March 2017 and is now pain free. Lucy has been the best friend we could ever have had and we thank you all at IRR for trusting us to be

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Issac Garrod
February 6, 2020 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

This gorgeous Chocolate Labrador wowed his fosterer in London so much so they decide to adopt him.

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Jessica Bissett
Image February 6, 2020 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2012 Roll of Honour David Brown

SADLY, SHE WENT TO RAINBOW BRIDGE ( 6 March 2012) This is a tribute from SANDIE Jessica is reunited with her soul mate Isabelle at Rainbow Bridge on 06 March 2012 and they are now really enjoying the biggest of cuddles as they always did. Jessica was 13 years old and came to live with

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Ben Coldicott
Image February 5, 2020 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2007 Roll of Honour,Sponsor Rainbow David Brown

GOODBYE TO A SWEET BOY Sadly, Ben, our brave old soldier, could only stay a short while in Coldicott Heaven then he went to Rainbow Bridge. Goodbye sweet boy. Everyone at IRR loves you God’s Garden God looked around his garden and found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth and saw

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Toby Leggett
Image February 5, 2020 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2018 Roll of Honour David Brown

OUR GORGEOUS TOBY IS AT PEACE (11.2.2018) On 11th February, Anne, a very good friend, told us Anita and Bill are absolutely heartbroken because their beloved Toby had been given peace that morning. His cancer had spread to his liver and had enlarged his heart. Although we knew he was severely ill, the news still

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Guiness Copping
Image February 5, 2020 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

Guiness was originally called Sunny when he came into IRR care. He was about 12 months old, was neutered and, according to the vet, has had all his jabs. FOSTER REPORT FROM DENISE Sunny is a delightful dog!!!! He craves attention, he loves cuddles. Sometimes he can get a little over excited when you are

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Bella Barlow
Image February 5, 2020 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

ON ARRIVAL FROM IRELAND SPIRIT (as Bella was called then) was a beautiful and lovely natured, 3yr old neutered female who was surrendered because of a change in family circumstances. Unlike many of our dogs, she had been very much loved and her previous owners only wanted what was best for her. She was fostered

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Snowie & Honey
Image February 5, 2020 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

SNOWIE & HONEY were being fostered on behalf of Many Tears who rescued them. These 2 really charming friendly 9yr old girls, who have always lived together, were once much loved pets but their elderly owner died and his equally elderly, well meaning friend tried but was unable to look after them. They ended up

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Sam
Image February 5, 2020 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

Sam is a retriever X, 4 years old and is about 75% blind at the moment, his night vision has completely gone now. He has acute arthritis in his front legs and is taking Metacam daily. A 100ml bottle costing £32 lasts him from 8-10 weeks. He is up to date with all of his

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Sally Hurrion
Image February 5, 2020 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

SALLY is a Labrador x Retriever who was aged about 8mths when she was rescued. She had lived outside all her life. We were told she was good with children and other dogs. IRR had her spayed. Denise, her fosterer says: What an adorable girl Sally is, she doesn’t cause any trouble at all! As

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Rudi Davies
February 5, 2020 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

FOSTERED BY SANDIE IN IRELAND RUDI was fostered by Sandie in Ireland. He had a big woolly coat but still had his baby teeth so we thought he must be about 12-14 weeks old. He was found straying but nobody claimed him despite him having a lump on the back of his neck where he

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Pippa Mandrell
Image February 5, 2020 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

Baby PIPPA is a lovely little girl, aged between 4 and 6 months, and she is very affectionate. She is probably crossed with a collie and is, therefore very bright and intelligent. She will need an active owner as she will walk till the sun goes down and still comes home to play. AMY’S ASSESSMENT

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Oisin Moran
Image February 5, 2020 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

SADLY, OISIN WAS RETURNED BUT IS NOW HAVING AN AMAZING LIFE Unfortunately, in 2009, because of his health problems, sadly, Oisin’s forever home in the UK didn’t work out for him although his humans did try to do their best for him. But, of course, there was one person who was going to be there

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Nikki Wickens
Image February 5, 2020 2007 Profiles,2008 Non Golden Successes,2014 Roll of Honour David Brown

GOODBYE LOVELY LADY (27th JUNE 2014) A couple of days before saying their goodbyes, Karen said “Nikki is being put to sleep on Friday 27/6/14. This decision has left me heart broken but her health hasdeteriorated over the last few months, her kidney’s are beginning to fail and her poor old back legs have finally

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Quinn Reaston
Image February 5, 2020 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2015 Roll of Honour David Brown

DESPERATELY SAD NEWS (4th MARCH 2015) We are all desperately sad to hear the news that Quinn slipped peacefully away on 4th March. This lovely boy was specially chosen for Aly and her elderly Mum because of his great capacity for love and his ease of being around someone who was wheelchair bound. He was

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Drake Boyd
Image February 5, 2020 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,Sponsor Dogs David Brown

DRAKE HAS BEEN AN AMAZING BOY LIVING THE MOST BRILLIANT LIFE Once called MINSTREL with his brother MERLIN and Golden Retriever mum MAISIE he had been surrendered to the pound and possible instant death:(( Fortunately, all three were rescued and were fostered in Ireland before coming to the UK. Amazingly, mum and pups were all

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Ruby
Image February 5, 2020 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

Originally called MELODY the beautifyl Ruby was one of the three puppies who were the accidental litter of a beautifully natured black l Labrador bitch. Their father was unknown. On arrival in the UK, the pups were 8 weeks old (24.07.07) and all absolutely gorgeous babies. Melody has a sister called Maya and a brother

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McKenzie Seal
Image February 5, 2020 2007 Profiles,2008 Non Golden Successes David Brown

McKENZIE is a black labrador who is just over a year old now. He is castrated, vaccinated and microchipped. He has lived happily with a cat and an 11yr old child but will probably be too boisterous for a tiny one. He is a big, handsome boy who appears to have had little socialisation. When

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Maya Gaffaney
February 5, 2020 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

A surprise litter was found outside under a car. MAYA (pronounced Myya) is one of the three puppies who were the accidental litter of a beautifully natured black Labrador bitch. Father was unknown although the farm Collie was a suspect. The pups came to the UK at 8 weeks old (24.07.07) and they were all

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Max
February 5, 2020 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

MAX with his new owner clearly having a wonderful time.

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Mason
February 5, 2020 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

We have had Mason for eight weeks now and we cannot imagine life without him. As the weeks pass by, you can tell that he is feeling more and more contented and settled with us. His home is in Heald Green, near Manchester Airport where we have The Peak District 25 minutes away and lots

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Cassie Marshall
Image February 5, 2020 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2017 Roll of Honour David Brown

A SAD GOODBYE TO MY BEST FRIEND (30.6.2017) One month on, a bereft Ann could barely say the words “Cassie has gone” She had come so far. Thankfully, with love and patience, the horrible scars of abuse on her sad but still lovely face gradually began to fade as her confidence grew and the once

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Lulu
Image February 5, 2020 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

LULU is a two year old Golden Retriever, a very loving little dog. She had been passed around a few times in her short life and had not had chance to settle with a loving family and no-one had taken the time to train her. All this changed when she came into the care of

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Lolly Hamill
Image February 5, 2020 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2015 Roll of Honour David Brown

DEVASTATED AND MISSING LOLLY (21 August 2001 – 21 October 2015) Anna and Kevin are devastated at the loss of their darling Lolly. She hadn’t been too well for a couple of months but, being a typical Golden Retriever, she was very stoic and soldiered on. On Wednesday 21st October, she was lying on the

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Kenzie Wilkins
Image February 5, 2020 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2016 Roll of Honour David Brown

SADLY, HE WAS TAKEN FAR TOO SOON (2016) After several years of illness, Kenzie eventually died of cancer. Caroline said ” With all we did to prolong his life over the years, in the end, we had to let him go. We miss him enormously. He was such a character and a great friend.         

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Kelsey Lambourn
Image February 5, 2020 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

KELSEY is about 2 yrs old and he was dumped outside the pound one night. He has a fabulous nature and is used to living in a house. He sits beside you and leans into you with his head up. Absolutely gorgeous. When he was with Sandie, he ran around her garden shouting “I’m Free”.

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Joseph
Image February 5, 2020 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

Also known as little Joey, the very cute JOSEPH was a stray who was never claimed. According to the girls in the pound, he has got a beautifully mellow manner to him. He potters over to say hello and nips back for some more food. They said he is quite young and is well socialized

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Milly Butler-Spicer
Image February 5, 2020 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2016 Roll of Honour David Brown

OUR BEAUTIFUL MILLY IS FOREVER TOGETHER WITH HOLLY (5.5.2016) On 5th May 2016, a devastated Sue contacted us with some very sad news “With a broken heart, I have to tell you our baby girl Milly has gone to Rainbow Bridge. I really hope that Holly was waiting for her. It’s the only way I

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Young Daisy
February 5, 2020 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

DAISY is a delightful, intelligent and busy little dog. She is completely housetrained and sleeps through the night. She is good in the car, not travel sick at all. Daisy does not seem to be growing hugely and is not a greedy dog. She is very active and intelligent, particularly with noises, and she does

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Jensen Tann
Image February 5, 2020 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2015 Roll of Honour David Brown

MY BEST MATE HAS GONE (7.3.2015) A heartbroken Stuart and Karin told us “It is with great sadness that I must tell you that our dear Jensen went to the Rainbow Bridge 730am today after a short illness. We adopted him in 2007 and it was estimated he was about 3 years old. We had

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Jake Warwick
February 5, 2020 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2007 Roll of Honour David Brown

DEVASTATING NEWS FOR US ALL With us 14th February – 3rd May 2007 Despite continuing to live life to the full with Bob, little Jake started to eat less and less. The vet was baffled but finally reached a diagnosis of cancer. Little Jake was given peace on Thursday 3rd May. A huge thank you

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Jasper
February 5, 2020 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

The rather gorgeous JASPER is a 3 year old black Labrador Cross. His owner, who has a disability, found it difficult to look after Jasper. He was microchipped and has been neutered. He remained with his owner in Bolton, Lancashire, until a good new home could be found for him. As Jasper was not in

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Jack Grant
Image February 5, 2020 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2015 Roll of Honour David Brown

MY BEAUTIFUL BOY HAS GONE (27.4.2015) With a very heavy heart, Shona told us “The day we had been dreading finally arrived on Monday 27th April when we had to say goodbye to our gorgeous boy. It has been a very difficult week having spent so much time caring for Jack but Skipper and Saffie

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Lady Isabelle Mallett
Image February 5, 2020 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2007 Roll of Honour David Brown

OUR SPECIAL GIRL HAS GONE TO THE BRIDGE (21.9.07) Isabelle was one classy lady. Pauline says “I only had the priviledge of knowing her for a short time but she was very, very special. I thought she would see her days out with us but knew she needed more than we could give her. Then

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Ivan Warwick
Image February 5, 2020 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2019 Roll of Honour David Brown

GONE TO RAINBOW BRIDGE TO BE REUNITED WITH LITTLE JAKE (7.2.2019) Bob and Chris are absolutely devasted at the loss of their beloved Ivan. He was a handsome, loving boy who had a wonderful life with them and Bonney, the Golden Retriever. Ivan had a few problems to start with but, in Bob’s capable hands,

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Honey Jarman
Image February 5, 2020 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

IN A BRILLIANT FOREVER HOME As with all the Labradors that IRR re-homes, Honey was definitely not like a Golden Retriever and it took a little longer to get her a perfect home but she is definitely in a brilliant home now. HISTORY HONEY, like her name, is sweet and very loving but was hyper

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Honey
Image February 5, 2020 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

NOW IN HER FOREVER HOME Honey is a very pretty labrador bitch of 18 months. She is vaccinated and will be spayed by us. She is quite bouncy and friendly.. Her fosterer is working on getting her to walk nicely on the lead as she pulls at the moment. She is wearing a body harness

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Holly Butler-Spicer
Image February 5, 2020 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2016 Roll of Honour David Brown

 OUR BEAUTIFUL HOLLY HAS GONE TO RAINBOW BRIDGE (1.3.2016) Sue gave us the very sad news “It’s with a very heavy heart I have to tell you that our beautiful golden girl Holly went to Rainbow Bridge on the 1st of March 2016. We adopted her in 2007 to be a big sister to Milly (formerly known

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Holly
February 5, 2020 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

This lovely, happy girl came to us at Christmas-time and has been very successfully rehomed in Ireland.

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Murphy
Image February 5, 2020 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

WHEN LOOKING FOR A FOREVER HOME IN 2007. Murphy, originally called Hector was a 3/4 yr old castrated Flat Coat Retriever x Collie who was being rehomed due to a change of family circumstances. His ideal home would be one where an experienced owner could continue with his agility training. Hector is currently still with

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Frankie Campbell-Watson
Image February 5, 2020 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

FRANKIE is a really lovely boy. He is 18mths old, has been recently neutered and has just arrived from Ireland. He is a little hand shy but not fearful. He is very friendly with other dogs and travels well in a car. Kaz, his fosterer, said that Molly told him off a couple of times

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Milly
Image February 5, 2020 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

BEAUTIFUL MILLY HAS A BRILLIANT HOME She was an absolute delight from the word go. HISTORY FRAN (now Milly) is a labrador cross aged about 4 yrs and she had recently had puppies when she came into IRR care. Sandie said “she is really a lot prettier than her photos”. “She is lovely, quiet, housetrained

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Fleur
Image February 5, 2020 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

FLEUR is about a year old and was surreneder to the pound by her owner, with no reason given. This could have meant instant death for her but, thankfully, we heard about her and were able to release her. She was then fostered in Ireland by Sandie, during which time she was spayed.  Sandie found her to

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Eddie Turner
Image February 5, 2020 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2017 Roll of Honour David Brown

GOODBYE TO OUR GORGEOUS BOY (20.4.2017) It came as quite a shock to us at IRR hearing about poor Eddie as he had always seemed like the kind of dog who would go on forever, bless him. Emma and Alan gave our lovely boy a wonderful life and a peaceful, dignified ending for which we thank

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Echo Holder
Image February 5, 2020 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

ECHO is a 2yr old neutered male. He is extremely people friendly. Unfortunately, he seems to have some dental problems which we will be addressing for him. It could be that some wonderful person has literally given this beautiful dog a kick in the teeth:((( Jan, who is fostering him initially says Although it is

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Dylan Phillips
Image February 5, 2020 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

We heard that DYLAN (Golden Retriever) and JAKE (small Retriever X) had become homeless because of a change in family circumstances. Pauline, their fosterer, who went across the Severn Bridge to get them from a Pound near Newport, said “They are both nicely behaved, very friendly dogs. Dylan especially was very pleased to meet our

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Dazzle James
Image February 5, 2020 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2016 Roll of Honour David Brown

GOODBYE TO LOVELY DAZZLE Waiting at the Bridge, Di and Alan have had to say “goodbye” to their lovely Dazzle. He passed away peacefully on  Friday, 23rd September 2016 with his heartbroken humans by his side. The vet had tried all the options for him but Dazzle had continued to go downhill to the point he no

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Dawn Morgan
Image February 5, 2020 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2013 Roll of Honour David Brown

GOODBYE TO OUR PRINCESS (2010) Kate says “Three weeks ago, my father came to stay and this seemed to unsettle Dawn considerably, especially through the night and it didn’t stop after a few nights it carried on every night.  We started to let her stay in the lounge overnight just to see if she would be happier

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Sheppey Pope
Image February 3, 2020 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2015 Roll of Honour David Brown

SHEPPEY WENT TO SLEEP 13.7.2015 Barbara and her Mum, Rene, have told us of their sadness after their lovely and very special Sheppey went to sleep on 13th July. Andy and Val who fostered Sheppey had kept in contact with Barbara and Rene and were extremely saddened to hear she had gone to Rainbow Bridge. They knew what

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Casper & Lady
Image February 3, 2020 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

A HAPPY RETIREMENT ON THE ISLE OF MAN CASPER and LADY are both neutered and are 9 and 10yrs old respectively.   Sadly, their heartbroken owner has to rehome them, due to a change of circumstances.  This means he has to move into an apartment, which would be totally unsuitable for them.   They have lived together all

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Carly Harris
February 3, 2020 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2018 Roll of Honour David Brown

CARLY BROUGHT US SO MUCH JOY AND LOVE (24.4.2018 ) On Saturday, 28 April 2018, Sue wrote to tell us “I am just updating you on Carly who Steve and I adopted in 2007.  Unfortunately, her heart was letting her down and she passed over the Bridge last Tuesday 24th April.   She had gradually

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Murphy Clark
Image February 3, 2020 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2013 Roll of Honour David Brown

HE IS SORELY MISSED (JANUARY 2013) Sadly, our Murphy passed away recently aged 8. Since he’s been with us he had a total of 5 operations to remove various lumps. The last one turned out to be a tumor and sadly he didn’t recover.   He was a amazing dog and he even starred in

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Bailey
Image February 3, 2020 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

BAILEY, once called BRETT, is a lovely boy who is about 7yrs or 8yrs old. He was filthy when he arrived so he must have been thrown out to fend for himself, possibly after his loving owner died. He needed a couple of baths to get him clean but now he looks wonderful thanks to

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Bess Heyer
Image February 3, 2020 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2013 Roll of Honour David Brown

OUR BESS HAS GONE TO A BETTER PLACE  Sadly, Bess has gone to Rainbow Bridge. She was never an easy dog because of her dreadful past and her ongoing ailments so few people would have been prepared or able to cope with her but she was loved to bits by Diana and her young “brother”Walter and will

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Zach Worsley
Image February 3, 2020 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2017 Roll of Honour,Sponsor Rainbow David Brown

IT WAS VERY SAD NEWS (19.11.2017) Lorraine told us “Sadly, yesterday, another much-loved IRR boy gained his wings. Zach was adopted by a dear, dear friend of mine along with his brother Burt 10 years ago. They were known as the Belfast boys before they made the journey to the UK but were very soon

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Belle Bookham
Image February 3, 2020 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2019 Roll of Honour David Brown

GOODBYE BEAUTIFUL BELLE (16-1-2019) On Friday, January 18th, Sharon wrote to say, “I have to tell you that our adored furry legend, Belle, passed away on Wednesday, at home, surrounded by her family. We are all heartbroken. We adopted her from you in February 2007 but, even though we rescued her, she rescued us too

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Diesel Barrell
Image February 3, 2020 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

DIESEL, once called ASH, is one of the biggest puppies and has very, very fluffy black hair. He has stunning deep blue eyes, a white tip to his tail, white toes and white flash on his chest, and a white chin. He has beautiful markings, really symmetrical. He looks as if he will be a

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Jessie Morley
Image February 3, 2020 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2019 Roll of Honour David Brown

WONDERFUL MEMORIES (25.9.2019) A devastated Jo wrote to us on Thursday, 26th September, to say “It is with a heavy heart that I write to let you know that Jessie (formerly Annie) left us yesterday. Jessie gave so much to our family and we can’t thank IRR enough for matching us with our perfect dog.

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Alphie Furlonger
Image February 3, 2020 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2019 Roll of Honour David Brown

REALLY SAD NEWS (March 2019) A devastated Sean told us today (Mon, 25th March 2019) their gorgeous, dark golden Alphie had crossed Rainbow Bridge. He said “Just over 12 years ago, we collected Alphie from you and gave him his forever home. It is with much sadness that I have to tell you he is

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Stevie Phipps
Image January 17, 2020 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2019 Roll of Honour,Sponsor Rainbow David Brown

FAREWELL ADORABLE STEVIE WONDER (3.4.2019) On 3.4.2019, we heard the words from Alison that we had all been dreading “Stevie’s health problems finally got the better of him and we had to make the hardest of decisions. We are just lost without him. Run free sweet boy and be at peace”.  Andy told Alison, “He was

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Digby Reader-Hoer
Image June 3, 2019 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2016 Roll of Honour,Sponsor Dogs,Sponsor Rainbow David Brown

OUR HANDSOME, WONDERFUL BOY HAS GONE (1.12.2016) Fly with the angels to Rainbow Bridge sweet boy and give your sister Cleo a cuddle from us xxxxxxxxxxx TRACEY REMEMBERS THEIR FINAL GOODBYE TO A WONDERFUL BOY   On Thursday 1st December 2016, we said a final goodbye to our wonderful Digby. Our lovely vet, Paul, came

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Millie McAvoy
Image April 4, 2019 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2017 Roll of Honour David Brown

GOODBYE TO OUR BRAVE LITTLE LADY (28.9.2017) Dear little Millie was such a determined and brave girl. She struggled and had been fighting all the odds for months but, finally, it was her time and she went peacefully to sleep on Thursday 28th September in the arms of her devoted humans and with her sisters

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Henry Cooper
Image November 11, 2018 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2018 Roll of Honour David Brown

DEVASTATING NEWS (31.7.2018) On Tuesday 31st July, we received the devastating news that Maria and Martin’s handsome and lovable Henry had passed peacefully over the Rainbow Bridge. Earlier in the day, Maria had warned us that Henry was not well. She said he had not really been right for a couple of weeks but she

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Louis Phillips
Image August 18, 2018 2007 Profiles,2008 Non Golden Successes,2018 Roll of Honour David Brown

GOODBYE TO OUR VERY SPECIAL NAUGHTY BOY (27.7.2018) At 8pm of Friday 27th July, Joan had to say a tearful “goodbye” to our very special boy, Louis. He had been starting to struggle with his walking and, despite trying various painkillers and anti-inflammatories, nothing really did the trick. He was also, intermittently, having upset tummies,

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Daisy Long
Image December 30, 2017 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2017 Roll of Honour David Brown

GOODBYE TO OUR PERFECT GIRL (13.11.2017) Sadly, Maggie and Ray lost Daisy suddenly on the 13th November. They had been to the vets that day as her breathing was not very good. Daisy had an enlarged heart but she had been fine on medication. When they saw the vet that day, it was also found

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Charlie Long
Image November 21, 2017 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2012 Roll of Honour David Brown

VERY SAD NEWS (7.10.2012) We were all very sorry to hear that the very beautiful Charlie went to Rainbow Bridge on 7th October. She was much loved and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Tribute to Charlie 9th October 2012 My lovely Naughty Charlie went to the bridge Sunday 07.10.12 very suddenly

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Merlin Coldicott
Image January 4, 2017 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2016 Roll of Honour David Brown

OUR WONDERFUL MERLIN HAS GONE (16.12.2016) On Friday 16th December, Lorna wrote to us with the news we all dread hearing. She told us “My heart is broken into tiny pieces. Merlin has gone. He just had nothing left and saying goodbye was all I had left to do for him. I’m so sorry to

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Foxy Smith
Image December 12, 2014 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2014 Roll of Honour David Brown

FOXY IS AT PEACE (28.11.2014) Joan, her fosterer, told us “We have just received the news we were dreading.  We are so sad here as we were very fond of Foxy and loved having her to stay with Josh and on her own after we lost him. Foxy had a wonderful home with Julia, Dave and

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Jimmy Tooke
January 23, 2014 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2008 Roll of Honour,Forever Foster Dog,Sponsor Rainbow David Brown

OUR BELOVED JIMMY HAS GONE TO THE BRIDGE Poor Jimmy had begun to struggle recently and, on Wednesday 12th March 2008, his Mum, Sally, and his vets made the heartbreaking decision to put him gently to sleep to save him from suffering. She told us “It is with great regret that I have to tell everybody

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Bonnie & Becky Brown
Image October 12, 2013 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles,2013 Roll of Honour David Brown

GOODBYE LOVELY LADIES It is with great sadness that we heard about Bonnie and Becky. They were wonderful dogs who had the worst ever start but thanks to the love and care of their fosterer, Sandra, and then having their wonderful 6 years with Rosie and family, they became healthy, happy and whole again. In

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Woody
Image March 4, 2013 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

The very handsome WOODY was about 3yrs old when rescued. He is a very big Labrador. We were looking for a very EXPERIENCED home with NO CATS and NO CHILDREN but he could live very happily with another dog especially if that happens to be a girlfriend like Bella (his foster sister). We insisted that

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Tyler Bottomley
Image March 4, 2013 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

Tyler as a stray who ended up in the Pound was originally called TAYLOR and was estimated to be somewhere in the region of 2 to 3 years old. He had been recently neutered. The description of him from the people at the Pound was “Taylor is a very well cared for long haired Lab!!!!!!!!

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Samson
Image March 4, 2013 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

SAMSON was a very frightened boy when he was found and was initially fostered in Ireland. He crawled everywhere on his belly and was terrified of adults. The only time he behaved normally was around children whom he, instinctively, trusted and loved. It was the express wish of his Irish fosterers that he should be

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Rowan Ward
Image March 4, 2013 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

One of Kaleigh’s babies, ROWAN is a sweet, playful black and tan puppy, now almost six weeks old. His tan markings are perfectly symmetrical and he has a shortish coat. He is named after a tree, like his brothers Cedar and Ash whilst his sisters were all named after flowers. He is one of the

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Rusty
Image March 4, 2013 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

When this wee lad came from Ireland, he was called QUINCEY and was about 4 months old. He was found wandering near a very busy road. He is a delightful little chap who was first fostered in Ireland before being transported to the UK. UPDATE FROM ROSA (FOSTERER) Quincy is just a lovely puppy. He

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Phoebe Fox
March 4, 2013 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

PHOEBE is 7 years old and has been spayed. She is very lively for her age, craves company and attention and is very affectionate. Due to a change in circumstances, her owner now has to work and Phoebe is suffering badly because of being alone. From her previous owner:- I used to have cats and

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Phoebe Sipos
March 4, 2013 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

PHOEBE is anywhere between 3 and 5 and is now spayed. She wasn’t originally house-trained (and could pee for Ireland) according to Sandie who also said. “Her teeth are very clean but she has an air of maturity about her”. She was kept in a shed and was recently liberated when she came to IRR.

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Bailey
Image March 4, 2013 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

He is a very unusual looking golden retriever. Originally called Patrick he was 1-1.5 yrs old when rescued. He was subsequently neutered. He was, at first, in foster with Sandie, in Ireland, who said, “When he arrived he was a dishevelled, nervous wreck. He cleaned up well and has settled really well. He’s been getting

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Cookie Cooper
Image March 4, 2013 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

Another of Kaleigh’s beautiful babies but who was Dad? It was a mystery as ORCHID was a little black puppy with an inch long white strip on her chest. She has very wavy ears and a longer coat than Poppy. She has beautiful deep blue eyes. She has always been slightly smaller than the others

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Bonnie Nicholls
Image March 4, 2013 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

Bonnie, once called Mandy, was a 19 month old, spayed, pure bred Labrador when she was surrendered to us. When she was 16mths old, her owner had an accident and could no longer manage her. She was clearly very much loved. We re-homed Bonnie but, sadly, she blotted her copybook and had to come back into our

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Lily Darby
Image March 4, 2013 2007 Non Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

Another of Kaleigh’s beautiful babies, LILY is a very pale yellow puppy, now almost six weeks old, who looks like a Labrador. As her mum is a Golden Retriever, she is probably a Retriever x Labrador. Her ears are very pretty, they are pale with a darker edge all the way round. She is very

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Kaleigh Williamson
Image March 4, 2013 2007 Golden Successes,2007 Profiles David Brown

KALEIGH’S HISTORY Kaleigh, then called Lily, was picked up as a stray in Ireland, and came across with Foxy and Louis. She was in a terrible state, filthy, smelly, with a horrible matted coat. Jan, who met the transport, was kind enough to bath her before sending her to Andy and Val and amazingly, under

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