Pocket play small bouncy balls are small, brightly coloured and very popular with children.
They can be bought in numbers for children’s parties etc. But they are dangerous if a dog picks one up
Please be vigilant when out walking and do not let children play with them around your dog.
An adopted NWESSR dog, spent yesterday at the vets being xrayed and scanned, as it was feared he
may have swallowed one, which he found in the grass.
✍️ Postcard from Otto ✍️
“I just wanted to say hello again and thank you!
It was my birthday this week and I am a big, sensible (ha, ha!) six now. (Mum says I am not so sensible when I spring up to get apples off the tree!) 🍏🍎🍏
I have been in my new home for 2 years and am very, very happy here – I enjoy lots of lovely long walks and get plenty of cuddles 🥰
I am just back from my holiday in the Outer Hebrides – I loved it there, running free on the beaches. 🏴The Scots called me a “bonnie” dog (which I think means rather handsome!)
I love hearing stories of homes you have found for my fellow Springer Spaniels and how you also help make them better if they need treatment.
Thank you NWESSR for all you do!”
One year ago I swapped palaces and have had an eventful time bringing my new staff up to standard. It is still a work in progress as even this update is a week late because my butler went away for the weekend and left me with the under-butler for my gotcha day.
Anyway, let me tell you about the last year. The summer was great I was getting to know my way around the palace and grounds. I spent time explaining to my staff what was expected of them. I designated the local park as Royal but allowed others to continue to use it as I am humble at heart and like company when I walk.
In the autumn my staff took me to a private hospital, and I had a sleep but woke up with a scar on my tummy, the butler said it was a necessary procedure whatever that means. Anyway, I took a few weeks off my hectic schedule to recuperate.
Unfortunately, after my recuperative I realised that my staff were not performing to standard, so I took them to see Jan @DogWerx for some training. This worked incredibly well, and they are now trained to the whistle, 2 peeps and they look for instruction, lots of peeps or using the “come” command and they run over and sit by me. Whilst they are good, I do have to demonstrate this on a daily basis to make sure they remember the commands. The one peep ‘stop’ command is still work in progress.
Having mastered recall and attention I now allow my staff off lead in the local woods. They are doing well but only manage 5 miles of walking per day, so I must run around to make up the distance. However, they are proficient at laying scent trails which I humour them by following and searching for treats.
My staff are well behaved in cafes and pubs which make life easier. I took them away to the Lake District at Christmas and they were very well behaved. So much so that I took them back in February. In June I booked a cottage in Devon with 3 acres of paddock for them to explore. Heading home I stopped in the New Forest where they became extremely excited and wanted to explore; however, I kept them on a long line because the wild ponies.
All in all, this has been an excited year. I have settled into my new palace well; the local shop keepers show their respect for me with treats and my Royal park and woodland provide excellent access to exercise. The staff are shaping up nicely and with continued training will have jobs for life.
Thank you NWESSR for managing my move so well and for finding such a suitable palace with attentive and trainable staff 😁🏰🏰😁
Sirius is a handsome 6-year-old liver and white Springer Spaniel, looking
for a home where he can truly relax and enjoy being a dog.
He thrives on human interaction and forms strong bonds with those around
him. Sirius is affectionate, gentle, and happiest when close to his people.
He settles well in a home environment and is friendly with visitors, often
carrying one of his 2 beloved soft toys for reassurance, when he feels
unsure or excited.
Sirius is intelligent, active, and strives hard to please. He really enjoys
gundog-style activities, retrieval games, scent work, and learning new
skills. He responds especially well to kind, reward-based training using
toys, food, clickers, and whistles.
Sirius has had some difficult experiences with other dogs after being
attacked on two separate occasions, which understandably left him feeling
worried around unfamiliar dogs while out walking. With patient training and
support, he has made excellent progress and is now able to socialise with
other dogs in controlled environments and at the park.
Sirius has been taught to walk well on the lead, but if something exciting
catches his attention he can be strong. His recall is improving well with
whistle training, although this remains a work in progress.
Sirius needs a patient, experienced home, willing to continue guiding him
with kindness, consistency, and understanding. Sometimes he can become a bit
overwhelmed if life becomes too busy or demanding too quickly, so he needs
adopters who can give him both structure and plenty of downtime. With the
right people around him, Sirius will truly flourish.
Sirius would be happiest in an adult-only, pet-free home with adopters who
can offer him mental stimulation, companionship, and a steady routine.
Kennel life does not suit Sirius, he needs to live alongside people who
appreciate his affectionate nature, intelligence, and huge potential.
To find out more about adopting from NWESSR and make an online application please click on the application form button below.
Lottie is a lovely nine year old girl who is looking for a new home. Lottie was adopted from NWESSR when she was just two and has spent the last seven years living happily with her owner but sadly, he has now passed away and poor Lottie is once again needing someone to love her.
Lottie has lived with another dog and she is fine with dogs she knows, she ignores any other dogs she meets. She hasn’t lived with children. She enjoys her walks and has good recall, although she doesn’t wander far from her owner.
Lottie loves to play, especially with her ball and likes to retrieve. In the evening she has a little play, dropping her ball under furniture and asking you to join in and get the ball for her. She loves a tummy tickle and enjoys a cuddle.
Before coming to NWESSR as a young dog, Lottie had been through a lot of disruption in her previous life, this has caused her to be somewhat nervous in strange situations and it will take time for her to settle down and learn to trust.
We are looking for a loving, undemanding home, with someone who has the time and understanding to give this lovely little girl the space she needs, allow her to relax and let her delightful personality shine again.
If you would like to be Lotties’ forever person, please complete an online application by clicking on the application button below.
✍️ A message from Olivia ✍️
Hello everybody! I am Olivia and I want to tell you about my new forever home.
My family are doing very well. I have taught them to throw my ball 🥎 lots and lots especially on our walks.
I wake them every morning by banging my tail on their bed and supervise mum filling my garden pool. Being a tad overweight they tend to hold back in the treats but, if I tilt my head to the left and flop my tongue out they melt at my cuteness and I get the treat 🤣
The little people pop in after school and entertain me by jumping on the trampoline, but I am encouraging more ball play 👍
My dad is a music teacher and I sit in the music room to wangle cuddles and adoration from the students, some who bring me toys 🤗 The music relaxes me so, when I am not chasing mum round the garden with my new ball I can chill in the music room, dreaming of good times ahead once I have mum and dad fully trained 🎶🎵🎶
I am one lucky girl and mum tells me they are lucky to have me. Of course they are 😁
Olivia xxx
To say that Arlo has been through some tough times would probably be the understatement of the year, but having gone from pillar to post recently, we are now happy to report that he is in his forever home – at last 🤎
Arlo spent some time in Springer School, learning to trust again and regain his confidence. He was a firm favourite with all our volunteers who worked so hard to help him on his way to a new home, and everyone was delighted when we found the right family, who bonded with him and decided they would like to adopt him.
Arlo still finds the world a scary place at times, but with the patience and understanding of his new family, he’s slowly but surely coming out of his shell.
Well done to everyone who helped him, his dog walkers and trainer, his new family, but most of all – well done Arlo 👏👏👏
Bella is a lovely, lively, eleven year old who is looking for her forever home.
She is a very active girl who needs lots of exercise and mental stimulation to keep her happy.
At the moment Bella is walked twice a day for around 45 minutes but ideally she would benefit from longer walks and the opportunity to run off lead in a safe, secure area, to burn off her surplus energy. She also needs plenty of mental stimulation with sniffing games, retrieval and recall to treats.
Bella can be a little anxious at times when she meets other dogs, however we believe with the right handling this can be alleviated.
As with all NWESSR dogs who are over 10 years old at the time of adoption, Bella qualifies for our support with vets bills.
If you think you could make Bella the happiest dog in the world please click on the application button below to find out more about the adoption process and complete an online form application.
💜🩷💜 Meet Emily – A Special Girl Looking for Her Forever Home 💜🩷💜
Emily, is nearly 12yrs old but looks and acts like a 5yr old. She is such a loveable character and the easiest of dogs to live with.
Emily came to NWESSR as her lady owner died and then her male owner was diagnosed with cancer.
Soon after Emily arrived we discovered she had a mass in her abdomen. It was removed and thankfully it turned out to be benign. Emily is a strong character and has bounced back remarkably well.
Emily is very bright with a mischievous streak, a true “paragon of virtue”. She is incredibly sweet, affectionate and loves a cuddle. Around the home, Emily is calm and beautifully behaved.
Outside she is a proper little live wire who loves to run, explore and make the most of every walk. Never venturing too far and always keeping her person in sight. She has a gentle temperament and gets on well with children and other dogs .
Emily has wanted to ingratiate herself with whoever she was with at the time, she just wants her own person/people. She really is a one-in-a-million girl, Whoever is lucky enough to welcome Emily into their home will gain an incredibly loyal, loving, and devoted friend.
As with all NWESSR dogs who are over 10yrs at he time of adoption, Emily qualifies for NWESSR’s support with any vets bills.
You can read more about our adoption process and apply to adopt by clicking on the application button below.
NWESSR have been asked to help to find a new home for Mylo, who is only 4 years old, sadly, his owner has passed away and although they love him very much, the owners family are unable to take care of him.
Mylo is an active, loving little boy who enjoys playing with a ball, which he will bring for you to throw for him He has a lovely nature and is happy and well cared for. People who meet him say he is a stunning boy, with a loving character and good temperament. He answers to his name when called, travels well in the car and is always ready to play. He has lived with another Springer and could possibly live with a friendly female dog.
Mylo will be a great addition to his new family, who will enjoy fun walks, teaching him new tricks and perhaps visiting their local coffee shop together.
As a young Springer, Mylo will need lots of exercise, mental stimulation and more socialisation, as he is a little nervous with other dogs at present, although he mostly ignores them on walks.
If you think you could make Mylo the happiest dog in the world please click on the application button below to find out more about the adoption process and complete an online form application.
