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Robbie & Glennie Male Lurchers

They are the most superb boys.

From the very first night Robbie crawled into the crook of my arm, in bed, did a very satisfied loud ‘yawn’ and snuggled with his nose in the crook of my neck, breathing soft warm air into me. That has continued nightly. So precious! Whereas Glenny is the most empathic creature..or even human for that matter, that I’ve ever met.

He knows and feels so deeply. He must have been a therapist in his last life..rushes to ‘heal’ anyone who needs it.

When you gave me these two boys you gave me the greatest of gifts. I’ll always be so grateful. Its incredible how you can change peoples’ lives like this.

Alfie Male Collie x

Hello to all my friends at Waggy Tails

It’s Alfie here – remember me?

Well, I’ve settled in at my forever home so quickly and already I’ve had lots of wonderful adventures. My new family keep telling me that I’m a good boy and are very kind. I’ve learned really quickly to go to bed at night when they tell me to, and I don’t bark at night, so I know they will get some sleep too. Also, when it’s their dinner time I sit quietly on my bed nearby so they can eat in peace – they really seem to appreciate it when I do that, but they do eat very slowly whereas I can finish my dinner in a couple of minutes.

My new family take me out every morning for a long walk with my new best friend Harvey, and the other day when they weren’t looking, I stole his big dog biscuit. That wasn’t very kind of me, so I won’t do it again. Harvey didn’t seem to mind though. I’ve made lots of doggy friends and they were all so eager to meet me. Their humans were too and some of them gave me treats. I go out again in the afternoon, and if I’m lucky I get to paddle in the River Mude, which is just down the lane from my new home.

I’ve been out in the car, which I like quite a lot now, although I was a bit nervous at first. I’ve been to the toy store which my family call a pet shop. They very kindly bought me some new blankets, some toys and most important of all some food. I have my own special cupboard for all my bits and pieces, including a huge pile of lovely towels to dry me off when I come home from a walk all wet and muddy. My new family do seem to use their washing machine a lot though.

I’ve been to meet my new Vet who gave me a clean bill of health. She also gave me an injection which she called a booster – hope that doesn’t happen too often! All the staff at the Vets were lovely and came out from behind the desk to say hello and give me a treat.

My next big adventure is I’m going to start a 6-week training course at The Friendly Dog Club at Barton on Sea – the name sounds alright so I’m sure it will be fine. I would like to run around off my lead, so my new family are going to arrange for me to go to a secure field near to a place called Brockenhurst wherever that is. Once I’ve mastered the idea of coming back when I’m called then they tell me I can run around off my lead at the field near my new home. So, I had better concentrate at the training course and make sure I don’t mess up.

My family tell me that I’m quite clever really as I know so many words – I know what to do when they tell me words such as sit, down, leave, bed, paw, walk, stay, and wait. I must admit that sometimes I still pull on the lead, particularly when I see a doggy friend that I want to go and have a chat with. I know I shouldn’t, but I just forget sometimes because I’m so excited and happy.

All in all, I like this forever home and on balance I think I’ll stay!

With a big woof and a paw to you all.

Alfie.

Buddy Male Lurcher

Buddy is a 4 year old Lurcher.

When Buddy first came in to us, he was very nervous and distrusting of humans. Over time, Buddy has become a very friendly and playful boy. He very much enjoys his one-to-one time and is learning how to show affection in his own special way!

He loves nothing more than a speedy sprint around our field and will happily play fetch with a football or tennis ball until he is tired out. Treats are also a favourite of his.

Buddy is good and attentive when out on a walk and walks nicely on a lead. Owing to his lack of socialisation when younger, he can be a bit vocal when he sees other dogs out on a walk, but with further input and more socialisation this can be addressed.

As a Lurcher, Buddy has a very strong prey drive and is interested by small wildlife when out walking and small pets in the house. Therefore, Buddy would be suited to a house where he is the only dog without other pets or animals.

Pearl Female French Bulldog

Pearl is a beautiful 5 year old French Bulldog. She came into Waggy Tails Rescue in March 2020 due to a change in her family’s circumstances.

When she arrived she had a terrible skin condition and very infected ears and was also having a false pregnancy. The skin and ear infections were long standing issues and were the cause of her crumpled ear.

Treatment was started immediately and Pearl went into a foster home soon after she arrived. The treatment is on going and Pearl is now looking fabulous but it will be a life long battle to keep her well.

In July 2020 she was adopted and she has settled happily into her forever home along side a very bossy cat. Pearl is a real clown who loves to play especially with her football, she loves cuddles, getting muddy and sleeping in the sun shine.…read more

Lilly Female Rottweiler cross

Meet Lily!

Lily is a beautiful 7-year-old Rottweiler-Staffie cross with a sharp mind, a soft heart, and a love for sunshine. She’s a clever girl who thrives on learning new things and enjoys engaging with people who can keep her brain as busy as her paws. If there’s a new trick to try or a puzzle to solve, Lily is all in!

She’s a true sun-worshipper and can often be found stretched out in the garden, soaking up the rays. Cuddles are another of her favorite things—once she trusts you, she’s all about affection and connection.

Lily has been with us at Waggy Tails for six years after coming from the pound, so her early life is a bit of a mystery. While she walks well on the lead and gets on well enough with other dogs out and about, she doesn’t do well off-lead and struggles with social play, so careful management around other dogs is a must.

She can find home life overwhelming at times, so she’ll need a patient and experienced adopter who can help her settle in gradually. Lily can be destructive when bored or stressed, so it’s important to give her plenty of mental stimulation and a calm, structured environment.

Lily may have her quirks—like putting the brakes on during walks when she’s not feeling it—but with the right person, she has so much love and potential to give. She’s waiting for someone who sees the bright, intelligent, sunbathing sweetheart behind the tough exterior.

Toby Male Jack Russell

We first met Toby, a Jack Russell at Waggy Tails over 3 years ago after attending the introductory session at West Parley. He chose us. Correction, he chose my partner Paul. It was love at first sight. However, It was touch and go for a while as we nearly didn’t get Toby. Understandably, Waggy Tails hoped to match Toby with owners who had previous Jack Russell experience. We had none but like most wannabe mums and dads, we had oodles of unconditional love and patience to give. We all connected even more on the second visit and we saw Toby as the right fit for us and our lifestyle. Needless to say, We were elated when Waggy Tails approved the union.

I won’t lie, the initial months were difficult. Toby didn’t get a good start in life and so naturally he had a few confidence issues to resolve but through self-education, talking to other Jack Russell owners and building the trust with Toby, we are all in a very much better place nowadays but it is still very much a work-in-progress.

Toby is a daddy’s boy and the bond between them is unbreakable. They read each other very well and frankly I’m in awe of their relationship.

its been a real education for all three of us, he is teaching us patience, assertiveness and empathy and we are teaching him that not all of the chairs in our house are his and that horses are not big dogs.

Toby is highly intelligent, very entertaining and constantly puts smiles on our faces.He loves cuddles, digging up the New Forest and is a very competent climber of fallen trees. He also has an uncanny knack of wrapping us around his little paws! We believe he is loving life right now.

Toby is a very welcome and much loved addition to our home. He is simply one in a million and undoubtedly the best decision we ever made when we chose to share our lives with him. Home is simply a brighter place where Toby is.

We just wanted to say a huge “Thank You” to Waggy Tails who do such a sterling job in finding forever homes for rescued pets and for seeing the potential in us to be suitable guardians for Toby.

Jacqueline, Paul and Toby

Hercules Male Crossbreed

‘Well this weekend it’s a year since we adopted Hercules from you. Can’t lie its been hard at times and he has left us pulling our hair out, but in the end its been well worth it we love him to bits and he loves us. He still has his moments but not so often, we just remind him of his boundaries and make him feel so wanted that he forgets about being naughty. He has become a very loving dog although still not very obedient but that’s him and most of the time he makes us laugh so would like to thank you all at Waggy Tails for having him and making us happy too. Keep up the good work xxx Kisses from Hercules too xxxxxxx’ Jayne