Hope Rescue

WHAT A WAY TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL DOG DAY
Today is officially National Dog Day, and to celebrate we have chosen this beautiful photo of recently adopted Wendy the Newfoundland. She came in to our care after being seized by a Local Authority under the Animal Welfare Act. She had clearly been used breeding and had very recently had puppies. Her coat was a mess and she had to be shaved right back, and she also had a skin infection and ear problems.
Thanks to the wonderful care of the rescue centre team, and the amazing donations towards her vet care from our supporters her life has now been transformed. This photo says it all.

STRAY DOG FOUND Chihuahua x, male, approx 5 years old. Found Ystradowen Lane
Currently doing his 7 days at Hope Rescue, Llanharan.... If this is your dog please call the centre on 01443 226659.
If he is not claimed he will pass into the ownership and care of Hope Rescue.
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Prettiest bitch class is starting at Barking Mad 2018

Thank you so much to everyone who came along to our fun dog show on Saturday. We all had a fab time despite the drizzle.
Take a look through our album of pics from the day and see if you can spot your pooch.
If you've caught the dog show bug - why not join us tomorrow (Saturday 25 August) at Llancaiach Fawr Manor in Nelson for our Barking Mad fun dog show? The biggest and best event in the Hope Rescue calendar.
... More info at https://www.facebook.com/events/238556277 8336966/
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*STRAY DOG FOUND*
Female – Staffie-x approx 8 years old years old Found: Penywaun Currently doing her 7 days at Hope Rescue, Llanharan... If this is your dog, please call the Centre on 01443 226659 (proof of ownership is required) If she is not claimed, she will move into the ownership and care of Hope Rescue after 7 days.
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BOARDING KENNELS AT THE HOPE RESCUE CENTRE
After a very busy summer holidays we now have vacancies again from 2nd September onwards. Xmas and October half-term are booking up fast so book now to avoid disappointment. The dogs are cared for by our experienced welfare team, walked daily in our private 18-acre woodland and can have off-lead exercise in our secure dog-friendly paddocks. We can also cater for any medical or dietary requirements.
For more information, go to http://www.hoperescue.org.uk/dog-boarding -hope-rescue or call 01443 226659

HAPPILY HOMED RALPHIE UPDATE
"I think he's landed to be fair and he's settled in lovely and both his Nannies love him!! Ralphie is butties with the cats and Ivy greets him every morning with a little purr and rubs against him. He's absolutely mental in the nights even when he's had his walk but we clip his lead on and then comes and cwtches on the sofa. Last night he come and jumped on the bed and I had a bit of quilt the size of a stamp cos he was stretched out between us taking all the bed! He hasn't worked out what personal space is yet lol".

SNUFFLEMAT SPECIAL OFFER - JUST A TENNER AT BARKING MAD TOMORROW
Pick up a Handmade by Hope Snufflemat for the special event price of just £10 at our Barking Mad event tomorrow - that's £2 cheaper than our online store #bargain!
Snufflemats are an interactive food-based enrichment puzzle for dogs. They are an ideal slow feeder, great for pets with restricted exercise and can be used for behaviour modification training.
... Simply sprinkle dry food or treats into the mat and allow your dog to enjoy snuffling and hunting amongst the soft fleece strands.
Can be used for: Attentive play Working for food Having fun Mental stimulation Boredom busting
DID YOU KNOW? Dogs' noses have three million olfactory cells and their sense of smell is 60x stronger than a humans.
Hope Rescue snufflemats are handmade so each one is unique. They have a flexible plastic backing which means you can just pop it into the washing machine to keep it clean.
Or you can get yours today at https://hope-rescue.myshopify.com/collect i…/handmade-by-hope
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RIVER ARRIVES AT HOPE RESCUE
River was spotted being thrown from a car in Torfaen last Friday. Thankfully some concerned locals managed to catch him and and hold him until the dog warden arrived. The poor boy was covered in fleas, underweight, had a dose of tapeworm and a severe limp on his back left leg.
This afternoon he was welcomed by the caring staff team at Hope Rescue and he's already settled well into one of our cosy kennels.
... He's had x-rays at the vets who have diagnosed severe osteoarthritis and congenital hip dysplasia, so he has been prescribed pain medication to keep him comfortable.
We've named him River as he was found in Torfaen with means 'Grey River' in old Welsh.
The current estimate for his vet treatment including x-rays and surgery is £1,750 which will be covered by Hope Rescue as the local authority budget only covers basic care. Hope Rescue is committed to caring for every unclaimed stray from Torfaen County (as well as Bridgend, RCT, Merthyr and the west end of the Vale of Glamorgan). We receive no core Government funding and therefore we would really appreciate your support to help us to care for River.
We are higely thankful to the amazing community from the 'Dog's of Torfaen' Facebook group who have already raised over £1200 to cover River's vet bils and get him on the road to recovery. Their compassion and generosity has really touched the team at Hope Rescue.
Any funds raised over and above River's final treatment bill will be allocated to our 'Healthy Hounds' fund which allows us to provide urgent vet treatment for stray dogs in need.
If you would like to make a donation to his care at https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/saver iver
Thank you to everyone who has supported River so far, we will keep you updated on his progress.
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AMAZING NEWS FOR COCO AND A THANK YOU
Today was a big day for Coco and we have been on pins waiting for news. She had been at the vets all day. First she had her x-rays to see if she had any more tumours - and the good news is she didn't! She then had two tumours removed, both of which had burst. The poor girl also had most of her broken tail amputated. Further skin scrapes revealed she had demodectic mange. Her ears are still sore so she has more treatment for them. But over...all this is fantastic news and so much better than we hoped for. She is back on her foster couch tired but happy. Happy tears all round at the centre today!
Thank you so much to everyone who donated towards her vet costs. Our ethos is to take every single stray from the 5 Local Authorities we help, irrespective of age, breed or medical condition. We never know who is going to walk through the door next. This week it has included both Coco and River, both abandoned in a terrible condition with huge vet bills. Your support has been incredible though and we genuinely couldn't do what we do without you.
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*STRAY DOG FOUND*
Male – Rottie approx 5 years old years old Found: Penrhys Currently doing his 7 days at Hope Rescue, Llanharan... If this is your dog, please call the Centre on 01443 226659 (proof of ownership is required) If he is not claimed, he will move into the ownership and care of Hope Rescue after 7 days.
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*STRAY DOG FOUND*
Male – Labrador x Ridgeback 11 years old years old Found: Porth Currently doing his 7 days at Hope Rescue, Llanharan... If this is your dog, please call the Centre on 01443 226659 (proof of ownership is required) If he is not claimed, he will move into the ownership and care of Hope Rescue after 7 days.
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A BAN ON THIRD PARTY PUPPY SALES
The Government has announced proposals to ban the sale of puppies and kittens by third party sellers such as pet shops in England. A huge well done in particular to the #LucysLaw campaign team for all their hard work. We are hopeful Welsh Government will follow suit and the proposals will extend to Wales.
This is great news for the fight against puppy farming. Hopefully the next step will be to regulate animal sanctuaries to ensure unscrupu...lous dealers don't just set up as rescues.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-45266357#