Could you become part of our friendly, welcoming, volunteer family by fostering one of our very special Springers?
We have a number of dogs desperately needing new homes, who are waiting to come into our care. These dogs are often not suited to being placed in a kennel environment and we try to find loving short term foster homes, where they can relax and decompress, while we find them their forever home.
A dog like 5-year-old Bear for instance, who was in a home with multiple pets and not getting the exercise and attention he needed. He was finding everything quite overwhelming and started to take his frustration out on the other dogs, so the owner kept him muzzled, which must have been so distressing for him.
We didn’t have a spare foster home for Bear, so we have had to place him in kennels, when he could have been in a loving foster home while he waited for his perfect forever home.
We are looking for homes with experienced dog lovers who can offer a safe, secure home, preferably within 50 miles of Burnley, Lancashire, for anything from a few days to several weeks.
In return you would have the pleasure of helping a Springer through one of the most difficult times of its life, making him or her feel safe and loved, watching them grow in confidence and preparing them to settle into their forever home. You can help us to find that home by giving us feedback on the dogโs personality, preferences and foibles so that they can be matched to the best possible home.
Fostering also gives you the enjoyment of having a dog, along with the flexibility to take holidays, meet commitments etc. as we would always consult with you on your schedule when asking you to take a dog. We also give you as much information as we have on that dog, before you need to decide to foster him or her.
Some dogs do have behavioural issues, which is why we prefer that you have some experience of owning a dog. We are particularly looking for homes where there are no other pets, but if you have a friendly dog who would accept another dog in your home we would certainly not rule you out. In fact, some of our best foster carers have resident dogs.
This is what some of our lovely foster carers have said:
โ”We started fostering because we wanted to give something back to dogs, but we quickly discovered that fostering has given us so much in return. Weโve learned far more about Spaniels than we ever imagined – despite thinking we already knew everything! Most importantly, we have been truly blessed to watch these wonderful dogs grow in confidence and find themselves again, before going on to suitable placements and happy new homes. It’s an incredibly rewarding experience and one I would recommend to anyone”.
โ”I love the excitement of having a “new” Springer in the family, the reward of knowing you are providing a safe and caring home for a Springer in need and the satisfaction of the feedback from NWESSR when ” your” dog has found its lovely forever home. It’s so wonderful to feel part of the happy ending”.
When you are fostering you will have the full support of the Homing Team, to answer questions and give advice if needed. We will ask you to provide food for the dog, but NWESSR will pay any veterinary fees incurred while the dog is in your care.
If you feel you might like to become part of our close-knit little community here at NWESSR and provide help and comfort to one of our dogs, please either:
o email us at homing@englishspringerrescue.co.uk
o call for an informal chat on 0161 327 1525
o complete the application form here:
Hello lovely humans, my name is Mylo and Iโm bringing you the latest News Headlines from NWESSR โฆ.
I got adopted, and my sister Cassie came too!!!
That wasnโt the plan, but when I met my new family and saw how nice and kind they were, I tentatively put my paw in the air and said โcan my sister come too?โ
Cassie was already on her way to her foster home, but the lovely foster lady said they would turn round and bring her back so we could be adopted together. So Mum and Dad now have to deal with 8 muddy paws, but they know weโre worth it!
Cassie has been on a diet and is looking very trim, Iโve been charging about so much Iโm having to have extra rations! Weโve been to the beach and played in the sea.
We are loving life and very happy, thank you everyone xxxxx
Being a bit of a celebrity I canโt imagine anyone would have forgotten me, but just in case, hereโs a little reminder…..
It was only a couple of months ago that I was in dire straits. A medical problem was causing my eyelashes and surrounding fur to turn inwards and scrape against the delicate surface of my eyes ๐ญ Left untreated, it could have quickly led to severe corneal ulcers, permanent scarring, and vision loss.
To fix it the vet said I needed a very expensive facelift! Thatโs when I got my nickname ‘Jim Kardashian’ ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ
The team quickly got to work and appealed for peopleโs help. Lots and lots of kind and generous Springer lovers donated to my appeal and in JUST ONE DAY managed to raise over ยฃ1,000 to pay for my surgery. Wow !!
So now my scars have all but disappeared and, even though I say so myself, I look like a film star โจ Iโve always been a handsome lad, but now I have lovely big eyes for everyone to admire ๐ I feel so much better and for the first time in ages I can see properly, which is such a relief and has given me lots of confidence – I’ve got a great social life now, and I’m now a regular at our the local pub ๐บ๐บ
I am sending lots of love and enormous gratitude to everyone who helped me, especially to my forever family who cared for me and nursed me back to health. We adore each other and they have made me the happiest Springer in the world!
Five-year old Wilson is not short of admirers amongst the kennel staff ๐ Our dog walkers describe him as “a super happy lad, who absolutely loves his countryside adventures, even when he gets soaked to the bone. Then itโs back to base for a good old fuss and a treat.”
Wilson lived contentedly with his male owner who adored him. Sadly, the family dynamic changed six months ago, when he moved in with a partner and young child. This was a huge change for Wilson who wasnโt finding it easy to fit in. So the decision to rehome him was taken. Wilson needs a child-free home.
Wilson will settle better as an only dog, however, he is quite curious and out on his lead he will allow other dogs to sniff him and he will do the same. Off the lead he is not particularly interested in other dogs, although he has been happy to play with two Labradors. He will need a home with no cats.
Wilson will pull initially, then walks quite well on the lead. His recall is not well established and will need a little improvement.
Lovely Wilson will thrive in a calm home and needs to return to the stability he once enjoyed, where he is given good exercise and mental stimulation. In return he will become your loyal companion.
If you think you can give Wilson the home he deserves, please click on the application button below to find out more about the adoption process and complete an online form application.
Five-year old Max has lived with his present owner for three years, after they gave him a home due to his owner having a terminal illness.
When he arrived, he had few toys and not much training. But now he adores his toys, plays ball and recalls to the whistle. As a Springer, scenting is in his DNA and he puts this to full use on his walks ๐ฅณ
Max is a very sociable dog and loves to take part in family life, a relaxed boy who is always good with people and dogs alike. So it is unfortunate that recently, whilst Max was seeking under decking, his owner startled him by pulling him out and was bitten. This was totally out of character, but due to visits from very young children, they have decided to make the heart-breaking decision to rehome him.
He is a well-loved boy and will need active owners to provide good exercise and mental stimulation.
Max is a fabulous dog, if you think you can give him the home he deserves, please click on the application button below to find out more about the adoption process and complete an online form application.
Hello everyone, Emily here ๐ Well! What a journey I’ve been on….
When I lost my Dad recently I was so sad. Weโd been together for more than 10 years and it was the only home Iโd ever known. Thankfully the people at NWESSR said they would help me find a lovely new home with a kind and caring family ๐
Then they discovered that I had a large mass in my tummy. After some tests at the vets they realised I would have to have a very big operation so I went to live in a wonderful foster home where I could have my operation and recover.
I was feeling ok but just before my op was due I suddenly felt really awful and had to be rushed into the vet. I felt so bad I couldn’t even lift my head. I had to have an emergency splenectomy to save my life ๐ฌ๐ญ
After my operation and a few days in the hospital I felt much better and went back to my foster home. They tried to keep me quiet to “recover” but I wasn’t having any of that – Iโm a Springer, and I was ready to Spring again ๐คฉ๐ฅณ Before long, I had made a miraculous recovery and was soon able to play on the beach with my foster brother Devon.
More foster families came forward to help when we needed them so I always had someone to care for me. Iโve got tears in my little eyes just thinking about the wonderful kindness Iโve had ๐
Now the fantastic news! I have my new home and it is FOREVER!
It’s just me, my Mum and my new brother Henry, who is also a Springer Spaniel. He’s a bit younger than me so I call him my toy boy ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ
My Mum loves me to bits and me and Henry just clicked from the start. My Mum says we are partners in crime!
We have a super garden, full of places to run around, sniff and the best part is that I can tunnel through all the plants and bushes. Mum is forever saying ” get out of there, Emily” but I don’t take much notice because I don’t think she really minds ๐
The three of us go on long walks on the moors every day which I absolutely adore and I love running around there. Mum says I am non-stop, but I keep an eye on her and don’t go too far. I do get a bit impatient if she stops to talk to someone, that’s not what a walk is about, is it?
At home, I have lots of treats and toys to play with and in the evenings we all cuddle up to watch TV. Doggie heaven really! I’m sooo happy.
Thank you to everyone who helped me along the way โ Sam, Richard and Devon; Barbara and Henry; Ron and Kath; the team at NWESSR, and all you lovely fans and followers who’ve been cheering me on and sharing my appeal ๐
And a VERY big, VERY special thanks to everyone who donated to help with my medical costs. There is still time to donate as weโve not reached our target yet, and I still have to see the vet to check my progress, so if you would like to contribute you can do it here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/emily-springer
Good morning Springer fans, my name is Molly and I’ve got great news to share with you all ๐ข๐ข๐ข
I’ve been adopted and have come to live with kind and caring people who have welcomed me into the family, and I couldn’t be happier!
We go on lots of walks together as a family, and I have a dog walker once a week for extra fun! We’re doing something called training, which is great fun as I get to play with a ball when I do well โฝ I can go off the lead and run about in safe places now because I always come back when I’m called. Ohhhhh yes I’m a very good girl ๐๐
I’m making lots of new friends and I feel very happy and grateful to be part of a loving family. I know that lots of people helped me by sharing my appeal so here is a very big THANK YOU from me ๐๐ฅฐ๐
Pocket play small bouncy balls are small, brightly coloured and very popular with children.
They can be bought in numbers for childrenโs 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. Fortunately he seems to have had a lucky escape.
โ๏ธ Postcard from Otto โ๏ธ
“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!) ๐๐๐
I have been in my new home for 2 years and am very, very happy here โ I enjoy lots of lovely long walks and get plenty of cuddles ๐ฅฐ
I am just back from my holiday in the Outer Hebrides โ I loved it there, running free on the beaches. ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟThe Scots called me a โbonnieโ 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 โcomeโ 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 โstopโ 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 ๐๐ฐ๐ฐ๐
