Category: 2008 Non Golden Successes
Category: 2008 Non Golden Successes
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Nikki Wickens
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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McKenzie Seal
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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Louis Phillips
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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