2006 Parade of Rescue Dogs
ELLIE DAGGER NUGGET HYDE Sadly, Nugget wasn’t well enough to attend the Reunion this year. CHANCE ELLIS (missing from the group pics but very much at the show). Chance is a 3yr old Retriever/Collie. He was fostered by Gemma in Suffolk and then adopted by Sue Ellis who says “He has made a total change to our lives. He is so full of life and energy. His obedience work is coming on but still has tendencies to do a runner in the ring when there is so much open space but at least now he doesn't go far. Given time, as he gets older, I'm sure this will sort itself out. He is such a character and a pleasure to live with.” Chance was certainly not an easy dog but Sue has done brilliantly with him so he was, unanimously, awarded the IRR OBEDIENCE DOG 2007. Well done Sue and Chance. TWINKLE ASTOR Twinkle is an 9yr old golden retriever, owned by Christine Astor. She was originally a successful brood bitch for one of the top breeders in Ireland but she was rehomed after spaying. She, immediately, had to have several lumps removed but, fortunately, she now enjoys good health again. Twinkle was fostered, amongst many others, by Denise and Phil in the Midlands. CASEY FLYNN Casey is a 7yr old golden retriever owned by Gwen Flynn. He was originally called Sam and came to us with his brother, Ben. They had lived in a small yard all their lives and were left tied up in the yard when their owners moved house. Sam was bullied by his brother Ben so we decided to separate them. He was fostered by Andy who said he found a corner in the bedroom and had to be enticed to come out. Andy never managed to walk him outside the house. Casey went to another fosterer where there was another dog to try to give him a bit of confidence but they, too, only managed to walk him twice. He didn't like going in and out of doors, wouldn't go near a lead and grumbled if you tried to cuddle him. However, 6 months after his rescue, Andy was amazed to see him at the first reunion and two years on, although he still has a few worries, he now loves his walks and cuddles and gives Gwen a big smile every morning. CALLAN GRIST Callan is about 2 yrs old now and is a retriever possibly crossed with a Staffie. He came over as a tiny pup with his brother Connor. Steve says “Callan is starting to show signs of calming down now, he loves other dogs although still submits to them at first, is great with kids and can be off the lead in a pub garden and left to play with them (once over the initial excitement), we live in the country so he is rarely on the lead, although that means he pulls at first when he is.” FLYNN HARTLEY Flynn is a 6yr old retriever cross. He was fostered by Pauline for several months as he was in an appalling state when he came over from Ireland. We believe, because of his injuries, that he was used by gypsies as the gentle bait to tease the aggressive fighting dogs. He was covered in bites when found and he was very thin and had no hair on his tummy when he was adopted. He is now very large and is a very loving boy who is adored by Christine and family. He is absolutely wonderful with the grandchildren despite his appalling beginnings and they all think he is a lovely boy. EDDIE REGULA Eddie is 2yr old and was supposed to be a Labrador cross. He came over from Ireland with his sister Gracie as a tiny puppy. We all expected them to be Labrador sized but they have stayed small. However, what he lacks in stature, Eddie more than makes up for in personality. He is one of the 7 dogs owned and loved by Denise and Phil.
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