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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/

Harvey

Introducing Harvey, a stunning Liver/White male of one year and three months.

 

Harvey is coming to NWESSR through no fault of his own, his current owners have had a change to their working circumstances, no longer work from home and don’t have the time to exercise, train or give Harvey the stimulation he needs.

 

Harvey has lived with children aged 10 – 18 years. They are the ones who seem to play ball with him and have the interaction.

 

He does not go off the lead at present, due to his owner hiring a field and letting him off to find and he did not come back. He was only Interested in chasing birds as all Springers are!

 

Poor Harvey is now confined to one lead walk per day at night. He will benefit from some training so he can enjoy his walks in the countryside, with time off lead to enjoy a good run around and have doggy fun.

He will on occasion let you take a toy from him but this doesn’t happen often.

 

Harvey will need to be in a cat free home and needs to be the only dog. He needs someone who can continue to train him, give him lots of walks, socialise him and have playtime with mental stimulation.

He is not really left alone at present,  so this will need to be introduced slowly.

 

Harvey is a lovely boy who likes to do tricks for treats. He will be a great dog to spend your time with walking, playing and having fun.

 

If you’d like to apply to adopt Harvey, or another NWESSR springer, please visit https://www.englishspringerrescue.co.uk/vetting-form/

Be Hoover’s Valentine!

Hoover’s looking especially handsome for Valentine’s Day this year having recently had a haircut!  He sends his love to everyone for a Happy Valentine’s Day – most of all to those of you who have already so generously responded to his appeal.  Thank you.

He may be 13 years old and not as steady on his paws as he used to be, but he’s still a happy and affectionate boy.  If you haven’t already come across Hoover, then you can see from his story below that it costs NWESSR around £6,500 per year to provide his long-term care.

Hoover would be absolutely thrilled if you could send him a little Valentine’s Day surprise – if you can, please click on the DONATE button below.

This is Hoover’s story:

Hoover is a relatively healthy 13-year-old lad with a passion for life, country walks, and his own personal space.  Unfortunately, through no fault of his own, Hoover has been rehomed four times since we first met him 11 years ago!  

It isn’t fair on Hoover to keep uprooting him to try out new homes, so the decision has been made to let him stay in the kennels in Lancashire where he is very settled – enjoying his bracing daily walks, ball games and the very understanding staff there.

This is an unusual course of action for NWESSR but is definitely the best option for Hoover.  

However, this situation calls for much more funding than our regular rehomed dogs, and we are desperately looking for sponsors to help us cover the costs of his long-term care which is about £6,500 per year.

Keeping Hoover in kennels is not cheap: 

Kennel Cost

£5,475.00

Special Food

£750..00

Worm/Flea

£212.00

Vaccination

£70.00

Grooming

£60.00

Total

£6,567.00

 

This is a huge demand on our funds and we really need your help.

If only 150 people signed up for regular monthly donations of £4, this would cover his costs and you will know that you have helped Hoover live out his days safely.

To donate click on the DONATE BUTTON HERE
Thank you.

 

Jasper

Jasper is 2 years old with a lively, springy personality.  He can get excited when new people visit.  One day when he was 13 months old, due to being a  bit excited and barking at a visitor, he was put in the garage to help him calm down.  He actually found he liked it in there and since January 2023 he has slept in the car in there.  Clearly this is not ideal as poor Jasper is missing out on social interaction.  He misses the company of his owner and it can cause anxiety at times.  She is a carer for an elderly mother and she is worried that Jasper with his natural exuberance may knock her over.  Jasper is not very good at giving things up and if over excited can nip.  NWESSR are going to help him with that.

He quite likes chasing birds but has never caught one.  He never has never lived with a cat but he does see them when is out on his lead.

If you have a treat for him when out walking he won’t pull on his lead and will stay by your side.  He will usually come back when called, unless he is distracted by a really good scent.

It would be nice for him to live in a home and learn new things.  Preferably with no children as he has not encountered them.  Jasper loves playing search in the garden and likes to play with a rope ball and Kong.

 

Can you help keep Beck and Bane together?

Beck and Bane are very bonded 7 year old litter brothers who have lived together all of their lives, They were originally trained as gundogs but have always lived in the house as companion animals and have not worked for a few years.  They have lived happily with children and another dog. Given other commitments, their owner has sadly concluded that  Bane and Beck need a new home with more time to spend with them.  They are strong dogs and have a tendency to pull on the lead, but are good off the lead and once they get to know you will stay close to you. 

The current cost of living crisis makes it more challenging for NWESSR to find homes for pairs of dogs, but we would hate to separate Bane and Beck. If you can offer them an active home together and have  lots of time for fun and walks with  them, please apply mentioning Bane and Beck in your application.

Bailey

Bailey is 1yr 10 months, the first year of his life was fine and he was happy. But then his world was turned upside down when a baby arrived. At this crucial stage in his life, he now had to compete for attention and his owners no longer had the time to train and exercise him. Understandably Bailey was unhappy with this new situation and struggled to make sense of it. Bailey was left with friends for a week or so, to give the new parents space. Shortly afterwards he was neutered for medical reasons, due to an undescended testicle. All these changes really unsettled poor Bailey. Having been house trained, at around this point, he seemed to be anxious  and started urinating in the house.  While this behaviour is less pronounced now, when confronted with new people in the home, who make him scared, he can wee. To get attention, even if that might be negative, he started to take things he should not have, particularly things related to the baby, i.e a sock or the baby’s toys. He could be stubborn, when he didn’t want to give then up, but as he is food/treat motivated they can be used as a swop. In a new situation recently, Bailey was getting excitable and seeking attention, he grabbed at clothes and on one occasion caused bruising. Bailey would prefer new owners who are around a lot, as he was been left for 6 hours which is not acceptable and sometimes showed his dismay by being destructive. Bailey needs to feel part of the pack, so it would be preferable not to shut him in a room behind a solid door, but instead use a baby gate if necessary. He is quite alert to noises and will bark. Bailey would benefit from being completely ignored if he does this and rewarded with a “good boy”, whenever he is quiet, so that he realises what action gets him the preferred attention.

Bailey  has not lived with a dog but has stayed with an older terrier bitch  with whom he got on fine. Outside of the home he generally likes other dogs though he can be  wary of bigger dogs, especially black labs having been attacked on one occasion. He has lived happily with a young cat who was in the home just before he arrived. He seems not bothered by or interested in birds  or livestock.

Like many young springers, Bailey pulls on the lead, especially at the start of a walk, so a new owner will need to work on this. Off lead his recall is quite good and while he runs ahead, he generally checks back when called. A new owner will need to continue to establish this.

Bailey is an affectionate boy. He needs an active but quiet, child free home, with understanding owners, who will have time to give him lots of attention and exercise and earn his trust. It is likely he could live with a dog/cat.

Bailey has missed out on so much so far. Not surprisingly, emotionally he is not as old as stated officially. A sympathetic owner willing to help him rebuild his confidence, will reap the benefits of a great companion for years to come and with the knowledge they have changed Bailey’s life for the better.

Sammy

Sammy is a gorgeous boy of three years old, he has come from a loving home that has had a change in their lifestyle, which leaves little time for Sammy. Now he needs a new start in his life. He has lived with children and been used to visiting children. He does, however, get very excited around new people and is inclined to be boisterous but there is no aggression. Sammy is a typical young Springer who loves to have lots of interaction. He will need help with some training as his recall needs work, so that he can enjoy exercise on his walks lead free in the countryside. Sammy currently pulls on his lead especially at the start of a walk, so some lead training will be required. He likes balls and toys but needs help to learn how to retrieve them. Sammy has been an only dog and is not used to visiting dogs. Outside of the home he is not especially interested in other dogs, but can be a bit wary of and submissive with certain dogs. He has not lived with cats, but barks at and would likely chase them. Sammy needs an active home with people who will have time to give him lots of attention and exercise and work on his limited training and socialise him with other animals. As he is quite nervous and excitable he would be suited to a quiet home.

Milo

Could you be the friend that 3.5yrs Milo is waiting for ?

Milo came to NWESSR after his owner temporarily moved back in with her parents and their two dogs. There was an altercation over a toy and as it is last in first out, young Milo had to leave.

Milo had not had a stable home life and as a result he arrived anxious and afraid of new people and situations. An understanding that Milo’s difficulties are based on fear is vital, he will try his best to avoid confrontation.

In kennels and with our trainer, Milo has made real progress, he shows natural obedience and has really started to enjoy agility. He loves to go out walking with our volunteer dogwalker. A patient, dedicated new owner, willing to carry on with his training, will make all the difference to this young boy.

He would so much love to find a quiet, supportive new home, without other pets or children.

Its plain to see that Milo’s experience of women has been more favourable so far and he does gravitate towards them. This led us to think a female owner would be preferable. However, he has gained confidence with men also whilst with NWESSR and we now believe he just needs someone who will be gentle towards him and help to give him the fresh start he deserves.

If you can offer Milo the home he needs, please visit https://www.englishspringerrescue.co.uk/vetting-form/ where you can find out more about adopting a Springer from NWESSR.