Category: 2010 Profiles
Category: 2010 Profiles
Jack Bailey
Remembering Jack We have found it extremely difficult to think about what to write about our precious boy, Jack. The heartache is so strong. He’s our first family dog, having to say goodbye is the hardest thing we ever had to do. Even with Oscar padding around, our home seems so very empty. Jack has touched the
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Sammy Beresford
Sad News 5th June 2021 Sam’s mum and dad told us, “Our beloved Sammy collapsed and died on Saturday 5th June 2021 in the garden he helped to landscape. He had been out to check his peemail that morning but decided by lunchtime that he wanted to be reunited with many of his old pals.
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Kerry Sherwin
Sad News March 2021 Kerry’s mum, Jacqueline, said: “Our beautiful ‘Kerry-gold’ crossed over the bridge in March 2021. She was 14 years old, and we’d have to pleasure of having her in our lives for 10 years. I remember the day we met so clearly. We went to visit her at her foster mum, Jane,
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Sparky Flake
10 August 2020, The saddest news Sparky’s mum, Kathy said: “I am sorry to announce that we had to say goodbye to Sparky on Monday 10th August. Sparky was the brightest boy I’ve ever known, so eager to learn new tricks. He came to us with some behavior issues, but we worked on them until
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FLY FREE NOW CHLOE 15 July 2010 Annie & Chloe came to IRR in the Spring and soon settled in with their forever fosterers who already had a younger dog but this did not present any problem and they respected her space and accepted her as leader of the pack. They were given gentle exercise and were introduced to their fosterer’s friends and
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Willow Ashwood
Very Sad News: January 2014 Patrick wrote to say “I wanted to let you know my lovely Willow passed away today, 15th January, aged 14. I adopted Willow from IRR when she was 10yrs old and have been truly blessed to know and love her for these past too few years”. MY DAD (from Willow)
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Wally
ANOTHER RESCUE NEEDING HELP BECAUSE OF TRAGIC CIRCUMSTANCES Due to terminal illness, very old friends of IRR, unfortunately, had to rehome all their rescued animals . The dogs remained in Ireland with their owners until we were able to find loving homes for them all. Wally was a 2-3 year old neutered tan Lurcher. He
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Vinny
HELPING OUT AGAIN Sandie finds the word “no” hard to say when a dog is in trouble so, naturally, she couldn’t resist helping with the re-homing of Vinny, an 8 yr old liver and white Springer Spaniel who was living in Ireland. He was not trained as a hunting dog and was only kept specifically
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A GORGEOUS PUPPY Vikki, as she was originally called, was a 6 month old female Golden Labrador who was surrendered because her owners did not have the time to look after her. Like any pup of her age, she is lively and boisterous and needs lots of play, exercise, love, attention and training. She is
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Susie Sims
A GOLDEN RETRIEVER IN DISGUISE Susie, the Labrador, was 3yrs old in January 2010. We had been expecting a Golden Retriever but she turned out to be a gorgeous creamy coloured Labrador instead. She was microchipped and we had her spayed. Her fosterer in Ireland said of her “Susie has arrived at our house. She
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Smudge Bolton
A TRUE GOLDEN ANGEL (NOVEMBER 2014) Andy tells us “I am sorry to say we lost poor old Smudge a few weeks ago, thankfully it was very quick, and she didn’t suffer. She is very much missed and we are forever grateful to IRR for bringing her into our lives”. We know Val and Andy
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Shelley Childs
A PITIFUL LITTLE BUNDLE Shelley was just 9 weeks old when she came into our care. Sadly, she was born blind. At first, she was a pitiful sight but we soon discovered she was not going to be a victim. Sandie says, apparently, she is a very smart girl whose other senses seem to be
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Andy Spalding
SANDY FROM HIS HEARTBROKEN IRISH RESCUER “Well, my boy Sandy is loaded up and ready to go. He’s such a lovely dog and I will miss him terribly. It breaks my heart to think that someone just left him in a Pound. I can’t understand it but I’m just very grateful that you are taking
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Finlay Jones
TAKEN FAR TOO SOON (7.12.2019) Lorraine posted on Facebook: “Sad, sad news. As some of you will already know, last night Rainbow Bridge gained another angel. Yvette has asked me to post this news as she’s not yet strong enough. The infamous Fin (cuddle-monster) Jones wasn’t himself on Wednesday but seemed to improve Thursday and
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Ryan Love
REPORT FROM HIS FOSTERER What a lovely boy. Great with dogs, cats (he will chase cats if they run, to start with, but only as a game-he wants to catch up with them. He’s absolutely fine with ours and just ignores them after an initial sniff) and children. We have children of 18 years, 15
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Ross Tuck
SUCH SAD NEWS Jane said”It is with great sadness that we need to tell you that our Ross died very suddenly on Sunday 23rd June 2013. Eric and I can’t believe how quickly his health changed in the matter of hours. We rushed him to emergency vets who acted promptly and diagnosed internal bleeding. A
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Ross Acott
A GUN-SHY BABY Ross was a 9 month old neutered Golden Retriever puppy who was fostered in Norfolk by Jackie & Ron. Ross had been bought as a puppy to be used as a Gundog but, unfortunately, he failed as he was found to be extremely gun shy and was, then, surrendered to us for
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Wolfie
Rommie is a very handsome 3yr old Retriever cross who is neutered, fully vaccinated and wormed. He lived in kennels in Romania with a female companion for several months after being rescued by ROLDA. FIRST REPORT FROM BELINDA Rommie has finally arrived after his very long journey and is behaving beautifully so far! He has
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Rocky Scrivener
CLEARLY AN IMPOSTER Rocky was a 6 year old neutered Boxer boy who we were asked to help to rehome as a favour. He had lived with another dog, Piper the Golden Reriever, and cats (not that he was overly keen on them) but the owner had, reluctantly, had to give up all his animals
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Riley McEveney
In 2010, Riley was a one year old neutered Golden Retriever x Labrador. He had been brought up with children and another dog (his Golden Retriever mum). He was originally called Jazz and was about to be surrendered to the Pound for “attacking” his mother when Sandie was alerted to him. We suspected it was
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Rex and Brandy
TWO OLDIES NEEDING A HOME Rex and Brandy were 17 years and 10 years old respectively. They were surrendered because their owner died and the family couldn’t control them. They needed a loving home where they could live out the rest of their days in some comfort. Both dogs were examined by a local vet.
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Elias Guy
ELIAS IS FLYING HIGH WITH THE ANGELS NOW (17.7.2017) On Monday 17th July, Lucy shared her very sad news with us “My beloved Elias was put to sleep today. He was 11 and a half and, although he was diagnosed with an inoperable bladder tumour in December 2016, he did really well until the last
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ANOTHER OF THE RESCUES NEEDING A NEW HOME Due to a tragic terminal illness, very old friends of IRR, unfortunately, have to rehome all their rescued animals. The dogs were going to remain in Ireland with their owners until we were able to find them a loving home. Pippa was a 4 year old, spayed black Lab
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Piper
Piper is a 2.5 year old female Golden Retriever and was a family pet before being surrendered to IRR. She was fostered in the West Midlands with Simon and his family. INITIAL ASSESSMENT Simon said. Piper arrived with us after travelling in luxury in the boot of Andy’s estate car; he also transported her long
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Penny Sale
PENNY NEEDED RE-HOMING AGAIN Penny is a Labrador who went to her last owners in April 2008 when she was approximately 4 years old. They didn’t know very much about her history except that she came from the countryside, was being confined to a shed and had had at least one litter of puppies. She
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Ozzy Clark
SANDIE JUST HAD TO HELP HIM Ozzy is a Lurcher who was, probably, about 8-10 years of age. He is a really sweet boy, has a nice temperament and gets on well with other dogs. Ozzy has been neutered. Ozzy was rescued by Sandie in Ireland when she was asked for help by her vets
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Nemo Casey
THE SADDEST NEWS (APRIL 2018) Sadly, Nemo has crossed over Rainbow Bridge. Understandably, Maddy and Kevin are distraught and are finding it hard to bear. We think Nemo may easily have been 12yrs or 13yrs which is a good age considering his terrible start in life and it is a testament to the love and
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Molly Mitchell
The delightful Molly was found roaming the streets. She is a Golden Retriever who could have been anywhere between 6 and 10yrs of age but is, most likely, older rather than younger. According to Sandie, she was very timid but is a total sweetheart and is an absolute saint who gets on fine with other
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Meg Hainsworth
THE SADDEST NEWS (28.2.2014) We have received the very sad news from Meg’s family that their beloved Meg went to Rainbow Bridge suddenly after a short illness. She will be greatly missed by her family and everyone who knew her. MEG’S STORY Sandie said. “Meg is proving to be a little sweetheart and has manners
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Marley was rehomed because he was too lively for the family and jumped up and scratched the children. We felt he needed a home without children and with someone there all day. He has now been castrated. FOSTER REPORT Gemma said: “Marley the 6 month old GR bounced into our house and made himself at
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Maisie Dracup
ANOTHER ROMMIE RESCUE Roxy is Carmen’s litter sister and is much smaller and a lot hairier than her sibling. She is a crossbreed who was about 1yr old on arrival. She has a Pet Passport so is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and de-fleaded. REPORT FROM KERRY Kerry, a fosterer for ROLDA, who lives in Somerset, said
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Magic Ward
OUR BELOVED MAG WAS PUT TO SLEEP (1st DECEMBER 2014) A devastated Lin told Belinda ” It is with much sadness that I tell you our beloved Mag was put to sleep yesterday (1.12.2014). She had gone blind and had dementia so, together with Clare, the lovely vet, that dreaded decision was made. Mag and
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Lina Jarvis
Lina is a female 4yr old, medium size, spayed Springer Spaniel x Collie. She is being rehomed due to her present owner’s illness and subsequent hospitalisation as is her friend Chance. Lina is a happy lively dog, who is friendly with other dogs. She ignores the 4 cats and 2 dogs that she is living
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Lance
Lance is a 3 year old Golden Retriever who was given to IRR following a change in family circumstances. He was fostered in the West Midlands with Simon and his family. INITIAL ASSESSMENT Simon said. “During the first few days Lance was very eager to please but this was tinged with certain amount of insecurity
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Kobe
Kobe is a small Golden Retriever aged around two. He cannot be rehomed with cats or small animals. He was fostered by Wendy and family in Nottinghamshire. Wendy said. “We collected Kobe on Friday and travelled home with him laying nicely in the back of the car. He bounded out and spent a good ten
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Odin
JD is a 17 month old male Golden Retriever. This is what his heartbroken family have to say about him: “With deep regret we need to rehome our male Golden Retriever, JD. He is neutered, chipped, and up-to-date on his jabs. He is an absolutely beautiful big boy, with a deep golden coat. He is
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Holly Thompson
SLEEP TIGHT PRINCESS HOLLY (4th JULY 2014) The day has come that we have all been dreading and it was time to say “goodbye” to one very amazing and very special lady. A heartbroken Di told us “Yesterday evening (4th July) we had to say goodbye to Princess Holly. Her quality of life had been
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Heidi Wey
EARLY DAYS Heidi was a 3 year old spayed bitch who is micro-chipped, vaccinated and wormed. Her very sad owner said “She has the sweetest temperament just as a Goldie should have. She is fed on Hills food and has no health issues other than having one fit following a stressful situation but we were
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Keeley
A VERY PRETTY CROSSBREED GIRL In 2010, Hayley (as she was called then) was approximately 18 months old and Retriever x Collie. She was fostered in Bristol. Her fosterer said “Hayley is a very sweet girl who is great with other dogs and children, but untested with cats. As a youngster, Hayley is looking for
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Harry Woodley
REPORT FROM JACKIE Harry was four and a half years old in 2010 and a neutered Golden Retriever who was being fostered in Norfolk by Jackie & Ron. She said “Harry, what a beautiful boy he is, and soo affectionate. He was a little shy of Bridie, my female Golden Retriever who is the same
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LENDING A HELPING HAND Due to terminal illness, very old friends of IRR, unfortunately, have to rehome all their rescued animals . The plan was for the dogs to remain in Ireland with their owners until we managed to find a loving home for them. ORIGINAL HISTORIES Hannah had been found wandering in the countryside
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Ella Anderson
GOODBYE TO A LOVELY LADY (2007 – 10. 10. 2018) Judy says “Our lovely, gentle Ella had a rough start to life, and didn’t ever really get over it. She was always eager to please, and if either of our other dogs were told off for any reason, she thought she was the one in
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GOODBYE TO A DEAR OLD CHAP We were extremely sad to hear that the very handsome Seamus was given sleep on Friday 2 August 2013. This older gentleman was adored by Lynda and family and will be very much missed by them, his doggy pal, Poppy and everyone who knew and loved him. In the
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Freddie Whincup
OUR FABULOUS FREDDIE HAS GONE (20.10.2016) A heartbroken Val has been in touch with Jenny to say their fabulous IRR dog, Freddie, went to the Bridge today. Freddie was Jenny and Julie’s first foster dog and he was very special to them too. A lovely lad, they will always remember him fondly. They were delighted
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Mollie Westray
ANOTHER ROMMIE LADY Mollie, who was originally called Doly was about 18 months old when she arrived in the UK having travelled from Romania with Nemo. Both dogs were then fostered fostered in Somerset. FIRST FOSTERER REPORT Belinda said “Doly is a very happy little girl and is a bit smaller than our Millie. Like
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Cody
REPORT FROM SANDIE Cody was surrendered to me due to a change in family circumstances and now lives in the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland. He’s 2 years old and has very quickly settled into family life with Yvonne, Eugene and their 3 Golden Retrievers. He particularly enjoys his daily walks in the forest, his behaviour
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Chance Jarvis
KENNELLED IN WALES (MARCH 2010) Due to a change of circumstances with his second fosterer, Chance went to kennels in Mid Glamorgan where he was doing exceptionally well and, we are happy to say, the old lovely Chance was now back. Luke says of him “His temperament is fantastic. He is not a mad border
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Cassie Hadley
EARLY DAYS In 2010, Cassie was a Golden Retriever who was approximately 5 years old, neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. She was fostered by Jane and her family. FIRST REPORT Cassie arrived a few days ago from Ireland where she was found as a stray and was very matted and smelt awful. She has since been
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Bella Dracup
A VERY CUTE LITTLE ROMMIE LADY Carmen is a tiny Crossbreed who was about 1yr old. She had a Pet Passport so was spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and de-fleaded. She arrived with her sister, Roxy, who went to be fostered by Kerry for ROLDA in the Somerset area. Both girls needed to be cat and child
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Barney Smith
VERY SAD NEWS (24.2. 2016) Caroline tells us “I wanted to let you know my dear Barney was put to sleep this morning. His poor old legs finally gave way and there was no other choice, the vet came to my house so he wasn’t stressed at all and he was very peaceful. With time
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Sad News, June 2014 Buddy’s mum said, “We adopted Buddy 12 Feb 2010, he passed with a tumour in his muzzle that had spread to his brain, in June 2014. Buddy was an escape artist, therefore never off lead but so very placid in the house. He didn’t even bark at the window cleaner, opening
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Bonnie
Bonnie is a young GR, with a very curly coat which gives her the appearance of having been crossed with a sheep! She was fostered by Jane and family in Kidderminster. INITIAL ASSESSMENT Jane said. “Bonnie has been with us for approx 48hrs and for a puppy she has been very good, very excitable though,
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Bonnie Moore
BONNIE HAS GONE TO RAINBOW BRIDGE (4.10.2016) We were all extremely sad to hear that adorable Bonnie had gone to Rainbow Bridge. Considering all the original problems she had when she first came to IRR’s attention, to reach the age of 12yrs and keep in reasonably good health was not far short of a miracle
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Louis
Bobby is a 15 month old neutered Golden Retriever who was surrendered to Sandie because he was too much of a handful for his owners. FIRST REPORT FROM SIMON Bobby has a lovely temperament and is relatively calm for a dog who is still essentially a puppy but has a very waggy tail. When I
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Bobby Braund
GOODBYE TO A LOVELY OLD GUY (7.7.2015) It is with great sadness that John told us of the loss of his beloved Bobby after 5 wonderful years together. They said “goodbye” on 7th July and John is missing his old friend terribly. Walk with the angels now, Bobby, and rest in peace, dear sweet boy.
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Bingo Snoad
GOODBYE TO OUR VERY SPECIAL BOY (13.1.2019) Kevin told us, “It is with great sadness that, after nine happy years, we had to say goodbye to Bingo today. Only one month ago, during a routine visit to the vet, they noticed that his lymph nodes were very enlarged and that he had developed a worryingly
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Bella Halls
REPORT FROM ROMANIA According to the people at ROLDA, Bela was a medium sized, medium haired Crossbreed. She was approximately 3 years old and was one of 3 siblings. She has a sister (Ada) and brother (Toto). She is people friendly and good with dogs/bitches and seems okay with cats but has only been tested
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Barney Knight
TRAGEDY STRUCK in May 2013 A totally devastated Shelley has contacted us to say their beautiful boy collapsed and was suddenly taken from them on 2nd May. Barney had a wonderful home where he was very much loved and it is a total tragedy that he didn’t get the chance of the good, long life
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Archie
ARCHIE ON ARRIVAL Archie was 13 months old and neutered. He gets on very well with kids and previously lived with 3 children aged 7 and 3 and an 18 month old toddler. Archie was very gentle and careful with them. His previous owners in Scotland sadly took the decision to rehome him because he
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Bertie Tolhurst
OUR BELOVED BERTIE HAS GONE 2003 – 23/2/2013 Bertie came into our lives in September 2010 at the IRR Reunion. He looked like a retriever, but had shorter legs, and he had a crooked lip, looking as though he was half-smiling all the time. We don’t know how old he was but, although initially thought
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Dinky Simpson
ANOTHER ROMMIE SUCCESSFULLY REHOMED EARLY DAYS Originally called Ada, Dinky was a medium sized, medium haired Crossbreed who was spayed, vaccinated etc and had her Pet Passport. She was approximately 3 years old and is one of 3 siblings. She and her brother (Toto) arrived in the UK on 16.6.2010 with their other sister (Bela)
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