Category: 2008 Profiles
Category: 2008 Profiles
Molly Vinter
RIP Molly (was Misty), 6 July 2021 Molly’s mum said, “We got Molly from IRR in Feb 2008, she was approximately 1 year plus, so she was over 14 when passing over the rainbow bridge. The novelty never wore off with Molly, every single day we adored her, she had a great life with us
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Sad News 4 May 2021 Daisy’s mum, Anne, said, “On Saturday we celebrated Daisy’s 13th Gotcha Day. Sunday morning we went to Rock beach where she had a lovely swim and didn’t want to leave the sea. However, on returning home she wouldn’t eat and went downhill yesterday so today we went to the vets
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Issy Bowler
A VERY SAD FAREWELL (5.11.2020) On 6th November, a devastated Di told Pauline, “Issy has been having acupuncture and laser with a local holistic vet as she became severely lame on her left back leg. We had just decided, as she was not responding and was losing weight, that something more sinister was happening and she
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Millie
MAY is approximately 12 months old and was rescued from Inistioge Puppy Rescue 6 months ago. She used to escape over her family’s 2 ft wall which is why she was surrendered to Sandie who said, “She’s a lovely girl, very affectionate and extremely pretty. She is great with children and loves to sleep with
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GOODBYE BEAUTIFUL MOLLI (11.6.2018) On Monday 25th June 2018, a distraught Debbie told us “It has taken me 2 weeks to be able to type this email to you. Our beautiful Molli has gone to Rainbow Bridge. It was on Monday 11th June 2018. We had her for 10 years, 1 month and 5 days
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Tara is a black and white Springer Spaniel who was going to be 3 yrs old in January 2009. She is neutered and microchipped and was successfully rehomed in Ireland. She is very affectionate and loyal to people. She never strays very far away from you. She has plenty of energy and loves her long
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Summer
Summer is a 10yr old spayed, Golden Retriever from Cornwall whose elderly lady owner became ill and her family were unable to look after her properly, as they all work very long hours. They were devastated to see her go but wanted what was best for the adorable Summer. She is very fit and healthy
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Cyril Grove-Hemmings
HE WENT FROM PILLAR TO POST BEFORE FINDING HIS PERFECT FOREVER HOME CYRIL once called STEEL is a handsome Golden Retriever who was 7yrs on 2nd May 2008 but, due to lack of exercise, he is rather overweight. He is fully housetrained, knows some basic commands and is excellent with children. He does pull a
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Scamp Bishop
FIRST REPORT ON SCAMP In 2008, Scamp was a 6 year old Golden Retriever. He was an ex stud dog and the beau of Creamy (now Heidi) and Sandy (now Abigail). He went into foster with Joanne who reported that he had settled in very well. She also said he was very placid and gentle
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Abigail McAvoy
GONE TO BE WITH HER BELOVED MUM FOREVER (26.8.2019) Terry tells us, “It was in the early hours of Monday 26th August that Abigail went to be with her beloved Mum. It was a very sad day but Abi had made her decision. The vet came out at around 12.30am and it was obvious that
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Samson Latreille
OUR LOVELY SPECIAL FRIEND HAS GONE (11.12.2014) A totally distraught Denise and Gerry broke the very sad news to us and we are all devastated for them too. They did all they could for him but, in the end, there was only one huge act of love left for them to undertake. In Denise’s words
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Summer Orr
ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN ANGEL (11.12. 2015) Karen told us the dreadful news that their beautiful Summer was gone. She told us: “Summer passed away on Friday 11th December. She had a stroke in September and had been having problems since then. On Tuesday, she became ill and they opened her up to find tumours on
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Monty
When MONTY arrived in IRR care, he was called RYAN and was about 3-4 yrs old. He was neutered and great with other dogs. He initially stayed with Sandie who said “He is totally calm and chilled out about everything. He was a little nervous if approached suddenly to begin with but has got used
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Ruby McGroaty
FIRST REPORT RUBY is a Golden Retriever whose exact age was unknown when she came into IRR care in 2008 but she was estimated to be around 12 years old. Ruby was fostered by Simon and his family. Simon said. “Very little is known of Ruby’s background as she was found wandering the streets and
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Reilly Morgan
OUR BEAUTIFUL BOY IS AT REST (16.3.2015) From Maureen & Terry Morgan who were privileged to give Reilly his forever home. Maureen says “Our beautiful boy and dear friend was put to rest on Monday 16th March 2015. Reilly came to us needing socialization but was the most lovable big softy ever. Over the 7
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Rapha Jordan
EARLY DAYS In 2008, RAPHA (short for Raphael) was a 2 year old pure bred, very handsome, male Golden Retriever who was unclaimed from the Pound. He was microchipped but registered to the breeder whom the Pound contacted and she, apparently, said that she didn’t want him to go back to the owner as he
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Ozzie Brogden
OZZIE ON ARRIVAL OZZIE is a very well bred, lovely natured, Golden Retriever. He is neutered and will be 6yrs on 5th July 2008. He has quite a curly light golden coat. He has always lived with Cisco but their owner is emigrating and cannot take them with her. The two boys seem to be
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Old Sam Cannon
WE WILL ALL MISS OLD SAM It is with great sadness we report that Lorraine’s much loved 15 yr old rescued Golden Retriever Sammy has recently gone to Rainbow Bridge. This endearing and incredibly stubborn geriatric reprobate puppy became such a very special & unique much loved member of the enviable ‘Cannon Clan’ in his
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Morgan Shimwell
SAD NEWS (October 2013) My beautiful old boy Morgan passed away in September. He arrived from yourselves on 8th March 2008 aged about 8 years and was my constant companion from then on. I had recently been diagnosed with osteo-arthritis in my neck and was off work for a few months shortly after Morgan arrived,
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Monty Bissett
MONTY WAS DESTINED TO STAY AS A FOREVER FOSTER DOG In the words of Sandie Bissett (the Founder & Ireland Co-ordinator of Irish Retriever Rescue). “I was alerted to a stray Golden Retriever the day before I was to leave Dublin for our Annual Reunion so I had to arrange foster care for him whilst
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Monty Reade
In 2008, MONTY was about 6mths old. He is a Labrador type puppy with a wonderful temperament. Tess, a very kind lady well known for rescuing animals, got a phone call to say that he was going to be taken to the pound (and almost certain death) if she didn’t come and get him immediately.
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Molly Bissett
FOREVER FOSTER DOG Sandie said. “Molly came to us as a 7-year-old Golden Retriever. She was surrendered to me by her owner as an alternative to having her put to sleep. I was told by the previous owner that Molly had been incontinent all of her life and he had taken her to the Veterinary
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Millie Franklin
In 2008, beautiful MILLIE was a 9mth old spayed Labrador bitch who was no longer wanted by her family. She went into foster with Jane and family in Worcestershire. INITIAL REPORT Jane says “Millie only arrived 48 hours ago and has settled in very well. She is very sweet natured but seems quite strong willed
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Lea
INITIAL REPORT LEA then called MIA was fostered by Andy and Val in the Midlands. She is a lovely gentle girl of about 5 years old. She’s a very easy dog to keep, who’s absolutely no trouble at all. She’s very affectionate with people and loves children especially, she’s also fine with other dogs, and
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Maxi Gallacher
SLEEP PEACEFULLY LOVELY BOY (6.4.2019) On Saturday, 6th April, a very sad Ros told us “I’m writing to tell you that, sadly Maxi, aged 14yrs, passed away today after he was found to have a tumour. We thought we had lost him a year ago (from a bad case of pancreatitis) but, thanks to some
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Luca (who became) Dray
IT WAS BAD NEWS THEN GOOD Unfortunately, poor Luca needed a new home again after the unexpected arrival of a human baby but he fell firmly on all four paws when he went to live with Val, John and Chance who all love him to bits EARLY HISTORY In 2008, LUCA, a Golden Retriever Cross,
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Levi Herring
GOODBYE DARLING BOY 20.7.2015 A heartbroken Nicky found it hard to even say the dreadful words “Our darling Levi sadly passed to the Bridge this evening. Run free my darling boy you were so loved and will be greatly missed by us all xxx” HISTORY and FIRST REPORT Levi is a labrador cross under 2
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Leroy Rowe?????
Denise & Phil Rowe ……. Bideford, Devon INITIALLY FOSTERED IN NORFOLK BY JACKIE Leroy arrived from Ireland on Saturday 9 November. He was found as a stray and taken into the Vets, where he was handed over to IRR. Leroy is only around 12 weeks old, and is a Lab X. This young man has
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Leah Smith
LOVELY LEAH HAS GONE TO RAINBOW BRIDGE (NOVEMBER 2014) A devastated Rosemary tells us Leah has gone to Rainbow Bridge. She said ” Very sadly I have to tell you that I lost my lovely Leah last week. She had been slowing right down but then I think she had a little stroke which caused
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Josh Cornally
JOSHI IS AT PEACE AT RAINBOW BRIDGE (26 July 2009) Sadly, shortly after his adoption, Joshi developed epilepsy. Kay and Steve and their vets did all they could but, in the end, they had to say a tearful goodbye to their beloved boy. Fly with the angels dear Joshi. We at IRR extend our heartfelt
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Jez Yeandle
OUR BEAUTIFUL BOY IS GONE (2005? – 16/07/2014) June and Rob are still reeling from the sudden loss of their beloved Jez. June says “Life is so empty without him as everywhere we went he came too. This was a picture of us all in our new home the week before Jezzie went over Rainbow
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Jake O’Connor
JAKE SURPRISED US ALL When he came into IRR care in 2008, we could see JAKE was about 3years old and a Retriever Cross. He was neutered and micro-chipped and was house trained. He was fine to be left but would bark for the first few minutes that you left him. He then settled and
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Honey Cummings
SADLY, HONEY WENT TO RAINBOW BRIDGE (November 6th 2009) Hannah said. “Honey was the loveliest dog who always loved a hug and her walks. She was there all the time but was a little bit sneaky. She stole grampy’s Belgium chocolates and ham when we took her camping but I never told her off because
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POOR HONEY NEEDED REHOMING AGAIN. She is a chocolate Labrador Cross. In 2008, she was aged between 3yrs and 4yrs and was spayed. She needed to be rehomed because of the arrival of a new baby and health and hygiene issues. Her current owner said ” Honey is a great character and is very loving.
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Harry Russell
HAPPY HARRY GONE TO RAINBOW BRIDGE (11.3.2016) Edna told us “Harry, who was 15yrs, had been slowing down and was diagnosed with Spondylitis two years ago. Suddenly on Friday, when it was time to walk home after his usual day in the shop with Lucy, he refused to stand up. When I did get him
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Harry Hull
In 2008, HARRY was a 6yr old neutered male Golden Retriever. Due to a change in family circumstances, his distraught owner had had to seek a new home for him and his Flatcoat friend. He is a very friendly chap and a very handsome one. He went into foster with Sylvia in Hertfordshire. Sylvia said
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Harley Edwards
GOODBYE HANDSOME BOY (18.5.2015) Owen has told us the very sad news that on Monday 18th May 2015 his handsome boy went to Rainbow Bridge. They did everything together and Harley was Owen’s shadow. He is going to leave a very big hole in Owen’s heart. HISTORY Harley is probably now coming up to 3yrs
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Hayley Piggott
HAYLEY and her companion, Flora, unfortunately, needed to be rehomed and both went to stay with Sandie, where they proved to be excellent with all her dogs. We had originally hoped to rehome them together but we had to split them into 2 nearby homes for fostering. Hayley went into foster with Sally in Berkshire.
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Bono Sell
GOODBYE TO OUR DARLING BOY In Carrie Ann’s own words “Bono passed on February 17th from a tumour that came on very quickly. He had what we thought was a pulled muscle in the November and it was downhill from there. We are, as you can imagine, heartbroken still. He was best friend to all
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Freya Bromage
FREYA was about 18mths old and a stray who nobody claimed from the Pound. She was spayed by us in Ireland. RELEASED IN MEMORY OF LADY Maura paid Freya’s release fee from Dunboyne pound in memory of Lady, her friend’s dog who died earlier this year aged 15. Maura said ” I knew Lady for
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Ferdie Jefferey
HAPPY 6th BIRTHDAY – 6th June 2013 It was 6 years ago today that a litter of three delightful Crossbreed puppies were found with their gorgeous Black Labrador Mum under the car where mum had chosen for them to be born. They were given the names Melody, Maya and Freddie but are now known as
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Freddie Tooke
FREDDIE PASSED PEACEFULLY OVER RAINBOW BRIDGE. Dear old Freddie’s time with Sally was, sadly, all too short. Sally, Freddie’s forever fosterer said ” I am so sad and shocked to have to tell you all that dear sweet gentle Freddie was put to sleep on Wednesday 5 November at around 11am. His legs gave out completely
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Flora Hirst
FLORA and her companion, Hayley, unfortunately, needed to be rehomed and both went to stay with Sandie, where they proved to be excellent with all her dogs. We had originally hoped to rehome them together but we had to split them into 2 nearby homes for fostering. The lovely Flora was in foster with Rosa
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Finn
FINBAR (derived from Fionnbharr, an old Irish word, meaning “fair-headed one”) is a crossbreed, possibly Golden Retriever x English Setter who was about 8 months old when he was found wandering the streets in Ireland. He was then neutered. Finbar went to be fostered in Manchester after being picked up from the transport by Maria
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Eddie Langham
In 2008, when rescued,Eddie was a very small Retriever whose age was estimated between 1 and 2 years. FIRST REPORT Eddie was fostered by Andy in the Midlands. He’s full of fun, but is remarkably well behaved for a young Goldie. He’s house trained, can be left on his own and loves meeting other dogs
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Doolie Chalmers
DOOLIE THE FOOLIE, OUR GOODBYE TO AN AMAZING BOY (January 2017) Our Doolie and Rudy, both such handsome boys. SAYING GOODBYE Martin muses ”Saying “goodbye” is the hardest thing you ever have to do to your best friend. Your head says it’s for the best but your heart questions it. Was it really time? Just
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Derry Lane
THE HARDEST, SADDEST NEWS EVER (16.9.2019) Jed writes “It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to inform you that Derry, who has been a huge and loving part of our family for the past 11 years, has passed away to the Rainbow Bridge. We rehomed Derry in early 2008 and it really
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Heidi Henshaw
OUR LOVELY HEIDI HAS GONE (3.1.2015) A completely heartbroken Barbara told us “Heidi was put to sleep as she lay in my arms this morning. I am absolutely devastated. Fortunately she wasn’t suffering for long. The first sign that anything was amiss was on Tuesday night when she coughed up a blood clot. Outwardly, she
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HEARTBREAKING NEWS HEARING ABOUT CONAN’S SUDDEN DEPARTURE (2.10.08) Conan died on the evening of 2nd October. He had two massive seizures and didn’t recover. Helen was in shock and totally heartbroken. His time with her was all too short but he was extremely happy there. We have a secret, you and I, That no one
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Cisco Brogden
CISCO is a very well bred, lovely natured, housetrained Golden Retriever. He was neutered and was going to be 7yrs on 15th June 2008. He is slightly bigger than Ozzie and has a straighter coat and broader face. He has always lived with Ozzie but their owner was emigrating and could not take them with
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SADLY, CHLOE’S HAPPINESS WAS SHORT LIVED (29/09/2008) Chloe had been off her food for a couple of days and had been lethargic then collapsed early in the morning. The vet came out to see her but the news wasn’t good. She had a large mass so was gently given sleep. Debbie says “Her picture brings
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Charlie Acott
In 2008, Charlie was a three-year-old old male Golden Retriever Cross who was neutered, vaccinated and house trained. He gets on well with other dogs, people and children alike. He is a lovely dog but he is very active. His original owner was unable to keep him when she moved house. He was taken in
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GO FLY WITH THE ANGELS LOVELY GIRL (7.01.2009) Cassie may have only been with us for a few days but it seemed as though she had been our dog for ever. She wiggled into our lives with a big beam on her face and we were hooked. The next day she worked her magic on
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Buster Warr
In 2008, BUSTER was an 8 month old Labrador who was neutered in Ireland. He is a lovely boy and seems to be very well behaved except for barking loudly at strange dogs. He lived with a Husky dog but they didn’t get on and then his owner had a change of circumstances so he
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Bunny Tomey
TWO OLDER SISTERS NEEDED A HOME Bunny and her sister Honey were two beautiful sisters both aged 10 years when they were rescued. These lovely Golden ladies came to IRR when their owner died in November. Their non-malignant lumps and bumps were removed whilst staying with Sandie in Ireland. It was found that Honey bossed
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Buddy Tooke
GREATLY MISSED BY EVERYONE WHO KNEW HIM (2002 – 15/01/2014) Buddy was a gentle, fun-loving dog who was always smiling. Everybody who met him loved him and he is still greatly missed by Sally, Graham and all his little friends. Despite thinking they were starting to get on top of his ongoing condition, Buddy suddenly
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OUR BEAUTIFUL BOY HAD GONE TO RAINBOW BRIDGE (24.9.2010) Ange says “It is with great sadness that I have to tell you that I had to have Brodie put to sleep on 24th September. I collected Brodie from Potters Bar on 1st June 2008 and the words that came to me immediately were ‘what a
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Brucie Killington
GOODBYE TO OUR VERY SPECIAL BOY (21.7.2017) Diane tells us “John and I are feeling rather low as we lost our wonderful Brucie on the 21st July, a day before our son’s birthday. Brucie had a nasty lump on his right side which was getting quite large. Luckily, it did not bother him as he
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Bruce Forrest
GOODBYE TO A TRUE GENTLEMAN (27 July 2015) Barbara, Colin and Alexander are trying to come to terms with the loss of their lovely boy. She tells us ” We are very sorry to have to tell you that, sadly, Bruce passed away last weekend. We are devastated at his passing and will mourn him
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Bingley Vince
Originally called BOSS, he was roughly 18 months old when he came into IRR care. Someone contacted Sandie about a Golden Retriever cross Labrador who was being abused by his owner. He was being hit and his legs were tied together. Naturally Sandie said that we would take him but, when she arrived to pick
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Bobby Bunnell
A VERY HANDSOME CANINE WRECKING BALL When rescued BOBBY was about a year old and looked very handsome with his dark curly coat. Andy, who collected him from the transport, described him as “Mind of a puppy in half a tonne of Goldie, a canine wrecking ball, but great fun.” He is currently living in
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Bob Yeats
When rescued, BOB was about 3 years old and was neutered in Ireland. He was surrendered as his owner “could no longer care for him.” Sandie says he’s such a lovely boy and very good. He certainly loves his cuddles. FIRST UPDATE ON BOB Bob was fostered by Jane in the Midlands. Jane says, “Bob
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Ben Ward
UPDATE ON BEN WHEN IN FOSTER 18.2.2009 Ben is now in Poole, Dorset. Debbie, his fosterer says,”He ideally needs to be with someone who is home most of the day as we think he comes from a home where his folks were around every day. They were retired and probably only went out a couple
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Ben Purdy
BEN’S UNSETTLING EARLY HISTORY. In 2008, Ben was 4 years old. He was neutered at a very early age and was microchipped (complete with thermometer built-in). His present owner, who was devastated at having to give him up due to being relocated with his job, told us “He is great with children as he has
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Angel Smith
A SPECIAL FAMILY IS TOGETHER AGAIN (19.12.2014) The news that we have all been dreading came today. Our hearts go out to Aileen who told us “My beautiful guardian Angel went to heaven this morning in her favourite spot in front of the Christmas tree. Run free sweetheart, you brought us all much joy and
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VERY SAD NEWS (26 June 2014) Aileen told us: ” My beloved Miss Allie went to the Bridge this morning. Allie and her sister Angel rescued me in January 2008 and helped me find a path through a very difficult time. Allie won the Best in Show prize at the 2008 IRR Reunion, has been
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Abigail Anderson
NOW GONE TO BE REUNITED WITH HER BEST FRIEND, ELLA (7.8.2019) Judy told us “We had to have Abi put to sleep yesterday. She’d been becoming less mobile and had to be lifted to go outside for a wee etc. She missed Ella a lot and really didn’t like being on her own at all.
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