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Sam

Hello, I’m Springer Sam! I’ve been adopted through NWESSR and now I live in Lancashire with my new Mum and Dad.

Mum works from home and I like to sleep under her desk by the side of her feet whilst she is working. I’m very happy about this because it means I’m not on my own all day.

I love my walks, especially when there’s water to go in! We go to lots of different places, which is a Springer’s idea of heaven, and for a special treat we go to a secure field where I can run about off the lead.

My Mum and Dad love me to bits and give me lots of affection and I think I’m a very lucky Springer!

 

Coco

his is Coco, an adorable liver/white girl who is here with NWESSR looking for her forever home.

 

Coco is two years nine months old and is here because her previous owner has had changes in her family life, which means Coco is not having the time spent with her that they think she needs. 

 

Coco is happy to be around extended family dogs and has lived with an older dog in her previous home.

 

She tends to be a little shy around new dogs, but does not seem to have an issue with cats and birds. She loves her long walks and will respond to her name when called, particularly enjoying off lead walks.

 

Coco has lived with children 6-16 years and enjoys sharing the family sofa being nice and close. She travels in the car and gets excited when shoes go on and it’s time for a walk. 

 

This happy girl needs a new home with someone who will enjoy long walks with Coco, having lots of companionable times, a coffee shared with a doggy puppuccino – so many things Coco will enjoy.

 

If you think you can be that person to give Coco her forever home then please visit https://www.englishspringerrescue.co.uk/vetting-form/ where you can find out more about adopting a Springer and a link to our online application form.

 

Miko

Introducing Miko, a very young male dog of one year and two months. He has come into NWESSR through absolutely no fault of his own.

 

This cute young Springer is Liver/white, he has bundles of energy, he wants to walk, play and learn and now needs an owner who will enjoy doing just that with him. Training him eg. recall work will need to be continued.

 

Miko’s previous owners were unable to spend the time exercising and training him, they were not aware how much exercise and stimulation Springers needed.

 

He has no experience of children. He is ok with dogs he meets outside of the home and may be able to live with another dog. Any time spent with Miko in the past has been a little chaotic, he will benefit from a home with a routine, as all young Springers he does demand attention.

 

He will travel in the car short distances and has visited residential kennels three times. He walks at present on a figure of eight lead, he is only let off lead in an enclosed area at the moment, as his recall needs work.

This lovely boy needs a home where he can have love in his life with long interesting walks, playtime and fun which Springers love so much. 

 

If you can give Miko the home he needs please visit https://www.englishspringerrescue.co.uk/vetting-form/

 

Fernando

Hello folks, it’s Fernando here – remember me? Well here I am, living my best life in my new home. It didn’t take long for me to find my forever family.

I live with my new Mum and Dad and my big brother Snoopy (the handsome one on the right). Snoopy and I are besties!

I’m only 9 months old and I’ve got a lot to learn. At the moment we are working on my recall, which is great fun because it means I get lots of treats. I’m getting better and will be able to go off the lead soon.

A lady from NWESSR called to check on my progress and my parents told her that I’m getting on really well and it feels like I’m part of the family.

Far be it for me to blow my own trumpet but they are clearly besotted with me and feel that they have been so lucky to adopt me. I’m so happy, love and licks, Fernando.

Milly

Milly Hickmott NEWSSR 4293.That’s me walking also I now have a playmate called Jedi he also is a springer I was picked up on the 01/05/2013 from NWESSR when I was nine months old and went to live in Suffolk it was nice there going for walks and playing ball with Jedi that’s me sharing a bed with Jedi the he’s the black and white one.

In June 2014 we attended the NEWSSR fun day and Jedi came 1st in the best condition dog all breeds and I got special they must have known then that I would attack Jedi and I shacked when there was fireworks or even a storm coming and dribble a lot but the rest of the time I would have fun then in 2015 we all moved to Spain it was loverly I was still horrible to Jedi but he didn’t care that much by now he was used to it, I enjoyed the many days sun bathing outside and the walks also in the winter you was allowed on the beach and I could have a swim and over the years it was really nice with Jedi as my companion.

That was me and Jedi after our wash and cut for xmas on Boxing Day we went for a walk and swim on new years eve I was playing a game of tug the stick with Jedi and on the 01/01/2024 I didn’t eat much and by the time I got to see Pancho our vet I wasn’t eating and couldn’t get up he did a scan and found lots of masses and one attached to my liver and that day I walked over the rainbow bridge. Thank you NEWSSR for finding me my forever home

 

Baxter

My handsome friend Baxter (approaching his 14th birthday) has sadly joined my previous best friend Dylan up at the Rainbow Bridge. He left last week, when a stroke meant that his already poorly back legs resulted in them not working at all. My rule is always “no suffering” and so it was time.

 

Baxter was a very different boy to Dylan, who was a springer who could be aloof and chose his friends on his terms. Baxter was friends with everybody, human or canine. His total love and friendship were absolutely unconditional.

 

We were only together for just over two years’ but it seemed to me to be much longer. He was such a gentle dog, utterly selfless in his affection for all. Except cats. Baxter was not into cats and his elderly bones became young again when he set off in pursuit of one. 

 

He became a firm favourite with all my friends, especially when I was confined to hospital last year. He had lots of friends who wanted to take him for a walk.

I shall remember him running across the cliffs in Devon in 2021. He laughed as he ran about, enjoying the freedom so much. 

 

I was blessed by NWESSR to be allowed to look after his retirement. It was a privilege to spoil him in his later years and he will never be forgotten, not just by me but many others. He left us in absolute Baxter style, in total dignity and serenity having eaten his final bag of treats as he slipped into sleep.  

 

Thanks Baxter for being my best friend. Enjoy that Rainbow Bridge freedom.

 

Trevor.

 

Henry

Here is handsome Henry, a one year old liver/white Springer who had come to NWESSR through no fault of his own.

Due to Henry’s owners having a change in their working life Henry spends six to seven hours a day alone. They have decided they will rehome him as this is not what they want for him.

Henry is used to having a one hour walk in the morning, he enjoys being off lead in the field and is comfortable around livestock as he has always lived in the countryside and has grown up around birds and different livestock.

In the evening he will have another walk. If he is on the lead his owners find he walks best on a slip rope over the nose.  He has been whistle trained and will respond to this when he is out and playing with his much treasured ball.

Henry has not lived with children and only had experience with a three year old who he was happy to accept a stroke from. His owners have described Henry as cuddly, lovable and one who cannot resist a tummy tickle. 

A home for Henry will need someone who will enjoy continuing his training as he grows and someone who will enjoy long active walks with an activity fun time thrown in the mix.

If you think this handsome boy is for you please visit https://www.englishspringerrescue.co.uk/vetting-form/

Luna and Nelly

These two gorgeous girls have come to NWESSR through no fault of their own. Nelly is the younger sister of the two and does depend on her elder sister Luna, as they have always lived together.

The girls have to find a new home due to a big change in the family circumstances, which has changed the original idea of them being working dogs, as this is now no longer the case.

Luna and Nelly have spent their lives outside in kennels, they see the family children of the home on a regular basis but having spent their lives living outside it’s not like living in a warm cosy home in front of the fire, which they will likely enjoy going forward.

Nelly is a stunning three and a half year old, liver and white in colour with the most appealing eyes. She will need work on her recall and readjustment to the new routine as any dog who has a change of ownership, each home is individual and they all need that settling in time.

Luna is a pretty girl of six years, liver and white in colour. She is good on the lead and she loves to walk and enjoys time off lead having dog fun sniffing and enjoying the countryside. She will play with her toys and retrieve them.

 Nelly and Luna are such a close pair having spent a long together and because Nelly tends to depend on Luna as the older sister, it would be best for them if they can go to a new home together.

If you could give Luna and Nelly a loving home with long walks and enjoy spending time with them please visit https://www.englishspringerrescue.co.uk/vetting-form/

Luna

6 year old Luna was the second NWESSR dog to come into my life.

 

What times we had!  She never got to feel comfortable with other dogs, so our walks were often at odd times off the day (or night) so we had the woods or fields to ourselves.  She became comfortable with other animals so we spent much time in various bits of the New Forest.

 

With people, Luna was very wary of strangers so the trick was to develop an introduction routine so she knew who her friends were. I was amazed how well she would recognise them in the distance when on the lead locally. But then she was a Springer and  also loved scent work, chasing balls, swimming and generally messing about.

 

During the pandemic she made a special friend of Theo – a young neighbour of mine – and when the rules allowed, she played with him and generally cheered up the neighbourhood. And he learned how to get her to obey commands and she was always fascinated by him.

 

Many people will remember Luna and it was lucky we came together for the all too short time we had, and it was six happy years until a quick final illness brought it to a close.

 

Thanks to NWESSR for what you do.

Milo

Hello! My name is Milo, I’m a year old this month and I’m a lucky boy to have found a new home, thanks to NWESSR.

 

My hobbies are running about in mud and big puddles, having my photo taken, making friends, getting my hair dried and making as much mischief as I can!

 

Everyone I meet loves me, my family adore me and I’m living my best life now!