Darcy 4 years old, adopted in October 2022
Having a lovely time living in the countryside and looking forward to some trips out with the local ramblers!
Another happy ending!
Cassie
Hi there. We adopted Cassie back in March and whilst she was a typical Springer juvenile, she was also headstrong, determined and to be honest a tad wild. 🤣
With lots of walks, training sessions interjected with games and fun, she has now learned that ‘team work’ is much more rewarding and fun.
Here are some photos of our fabulous girl, enjoying the great outdoors….as Springers should.
I hope you love them.
Kindest regards.
Jack
Jack – 3 years old – Adopted in December 2022
Young Jack has a lovely new home, where he is learning that it’s safe to settle down and relax. His owner has plenty of time to devote to him and they enjoy lots of lovely long walks in the countryside. Best of all, Jack is now channeling his enormous energy and drive into retrieving balls with astounding speed and enthusiasm! Well done Jack.
Where there’s a will, there’s a way.
As October approaches there is lots to look forward to, not least some leaf chasing when out on blustery dog walks!October is also ‘make a will’ month, where many solicitors and charities offer free will writing services. While writing a will often slips down the ‘to do’ list in favour of more pressing tasks, it is a really easy, affordable thing to do which brings great peace of mind. Making a will, or taking the time to make sure it is up to date, affords control over your estate,ensuring that your loved ones are properly looked after. As well as providing for your family or friends, a will also affords an opportunity to benefit charities close to your heart. North West English Springer Spaniel Rescue are grateful to all of those who have kindly remembered the charity in their will; their generous legacies have allowed us to rescue and rehabilitate many more dogs than we would otherwise have been in a position to help. A gift in a will (also sometimes referred to as a testamentary legacy) can take many forms, it may be a specific sum of money (either a fixed amount or a percentage of the total estate), it may be a specific item of property (for e.g. a particular painting) or it may be residuarylegacy, which means everything left in your estate once all other testamentary gifts have been administered. In addition tosupporting your favourite causes, gifts made to charity in your will may also reduce the inheritance tax incurred by the administration of your estate. As well as allocating your property, your will also represents an important opportunity to ensure that your beloved pets are well cared for if the need arises. Your will provides an opportunity to state who you wish to look after your pets upon your death. This may be a named individual, for example a family member or close friend, however this also may include organisations such as North West English Springer Spaniel Rescue. If you are considering leaving your dog in NWESSRs care in your will, please make sure you contact our Surrenders team (onhoming@englishspringerrescue.co.uk or 07884331017 ) so that we can get all the information we need to ensure that they are well looked after.
October is a great month to take organisations up on their offer of free will writing, however here are a few things to bear in mind when writing a will:
– NWESSR advise that you consult a Solicitors Regulatory Authority registered solicitor if you wish to make a new will or revise an existing one. For solicitors in your areaparticipating in “free wills month” see https://freewillsmonth.org.uk/
– When making a will, it is important to be very clear as to what you wish to leave to whom. i.e., my home, 17 Coleridge Way, Ambridge, to my daughter, Emily Smith of 5 Davenham Close, Walford.
– a will must be signed and witnessed by two witnesses, neither of whom can benefit under the will.
– Should you wish to kindly remember a charity such as NWESSR in your will, again they need to be clearly identified with their full name, registered address and charity commission number, for e.g., North West English Springer Spaniel Rescue, 73 Elton Road Sandbach, Cheshire CW11 3NF, Charity Number 1076924.
– When writing your will, you must appoint an executor; this is the person who will administer your will after you pass. That could be a friend or family member, or a professional like a solicitor, although that will likely come at a cost.
Theo
This gorgeous young boy is Theo, not yet 2 years old, who’s looking for a home with owners who have the time, patience and skills to go back to basics and help him reach his full potential.
Theo’s start in life with an elderly lady was wholly inappropriate for a lively Springer puppy. No training, socialisation or proper exercise and long days spent in a cage means that, although he has made good progress so far, he still has some things to learn. Theo certainly deserves a new start in an experienced home.
Theo’s foster carers say, “Theo has really settled in well in a short space of time and is a pleasure to look after. He is walking much better on a Walk Your Dog With Love Harness, although his walking to heel still requires some work, we’ve had him out running in the fields on his training (long) lead and his recall is quite consistent. He’s a lovely dog with a lovely temperament and he’ll make someone a wonderful companion. Whoever it is, they’ll be lucky to have him”.
A new owner will need to spend time familiarising Theo with other dogs he meets when out on his lead, as lack of early socialisation, means he doesn’t know what to expect, and continue to teach him not to pull on his lead. His recall is already improving and he’s learning to be less exuberant when playing ball! Not surprisingly, he can be anxious when faced with new situations, but will adapt when encouraged in a calm, confident manner. Theo travels well in the car and has had experience of living in a home with another dog and cats.
Have you got what it takes to make Theo’s life happy and fulfilled, and in return be rewarded with a very special companion? If so, visit our website at https://www.englishspringerrescue.co.uk/vetting-form/ and if you meet the criteria complete our online vetting form, mentioning Theo in your application.
Whisper
The Clock is Ticking for Whisper!
Whisper is a lively 8 year old male Springer, currently in short term foster care. As his carer is due to get married and go on honeymoon, time is of the essence and we must get him settled in a new home within the next three weeks. Poor Whisper came to NWESSR as a victim of sad circumstances, not of his own making, and we are determined to make sure his next home is his forever home. Could this be with you?
Whisper is a delightful dog who enjoys spending time in the garden and loves his walks. He’s happy playing with balls and retrieving, and, once a bond is established, his recall is good. He has lived in multidog households, but would also prosper as an only dog or with another steady dog. Whisper needs a confident owner who will provide clear and consistent boundaries, and lots of praise when he succeeds. Most importantly — Whisper needs an active home with plenty of exercise!
If you believe you’re the right match for Whisper, and are able to offer him a home straight away, please complete a vetting form, mentioning WHISPER in your application.
If you can provide this and would like to find out more, please visit https://www.englishspringerrescue.co.uk/vetting-form/ and if you meet the criteria please complete our online form, mentioning Whisper in your application.”
