Special Appeal

“Pound to Sanctuary”

I don’t mean to be ungrateful, but I’m living in a concrete cell
They said they'd find a home for me, but when, oh when, pray tell
This place is really heaven, after some of the places I’ve known
But my only one desire, is to have a place called “home”!

Every now and then someone passes, they peer between the bars
I try to look my best for them, and not show them my scars
A key in a lock is turning, I sit still quietly and hold my breath
Is this my ticket out of here, or does it only mean my death?

One of my cellmates won a reprieve, smiling faces take him away
The hours tick by, the night draws in, the end of another long day
Before I sleep I hear voices outside, they write upon my chart
In large black letters “Put to Sleep”, my fate, my bleeding heart.

She came for me with a harness, gently passed it over my head
I followed her out into the sunshine, and went wherever she led
She bent down, gazed into my eyes, and held me by the chin
She stroked me ever so softly, and told me my life would now begin!

She’d found me a dog loving family, they take care of my every need
They are patient, kind and fun to be with, a wonderful home indeed
I’m now living in the lap of luxury, it’s a tale with a happy end
But I couldn’t just leave it there, for I’ve left behind a dear friend.

If you read this and can’t offer him a home, consider offering a brief respite
Because he’s sitting in a cell like I was, and it might just be his last night
The rescue will pay his expenses, he says "you won’t even know he’s there"
Please search your soul, think about it, and let them know if you care.

Written by an ex-pound inmate
(Sharon Reynolds for Rescue Remedies)

Could you foster a dog in your home for only 3 weeks or more? This would mean that we could move a known dog (tried & tested) into your home and that dog would benefit from having a home life and more attention. We can then use that free space to save another dog’s life.

We are a London based dog rescue and are always looking fosterers. We are a special rescue for Fell/Patterdale Terriers, Lakeland & Irish Terriers and help other terriers, especially Jack Russells and Staffordshire Bull Terriers. We also actively help cross breeds, ex-kennel dogs or older dogs.

The criteria we look for are:

Ideally dog experience, to be aware of dogs needs
Active people to ensure dog gets 2x daily walks
Secure garden
Transport to collect or deliver a dog
Tolerant of toilet training/settling issues - often features in a new home.

Please contact us via our website if you think you can help. Thank you.

gosh thats a tear jerker, I only wish I had room to foster I would love to help any dog xx

I wish I lived near to the place to help, but with no transport its not for me. I don't do good byes anyway.

My babes from a concrete cell too, I,m off to buy her a winter coat now.

Who is going to foster?

Hi there

Just to give you an update. We have quite a number of rescue dogs in kennels at this time of year - all awaiting a foster home.

Please, please, please get in touch by going to our website and completing our Foster Questionnaire at: [link removed] and returning it to [removed]if you are able to help us.

Even if you can only take a dog for 3 weeks, it gives that dog some much needed TLC out of a cold damp kennel.

Thank you

We are still looking for fosterers for our dogs and we currently have a large number of dogs in kennels that could do with the comforts of a home life. Please get in touch if you can help.

We would like to make a very serious appeal for foster homes. We currently have over 30 dogs in kennels and we need to reduce our numbers to 6 by the 15th July! Our kennels need their runs back for their summer boarding business so we have to get our dogs homed or into foster care fast.

If you live within an approx 1 hour drive of Croydon, Gatwick or Farnham and can foster a dog please, please, please, please get in touch.

Our foster form can be found on our live forum on our website.

Thank you!

I would love to help, Im in scoltand though..

I did fill out all the forms....but got told No because I live in Birmingham....sorry can not help

I had a look and fell in love with the little bitch on there site, the wee JRT bitch thats had the opp on her hip....

That must be our Ruby - she is now recovering in a lovely foster home and doing well.