Staffie Support

Staffie Support sending £200 to poundie organisation Homeless Hounds to help Staffies

Jo — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:41:08 +0000

Thanks to everyone’s kind donations and the fantastic support from Lucky 13 Tattoo in Leicester recently raising £680 for Staffie Support, we’ve recently had more funds available and this has meant we’ve been able to send a £200 donation (we’re calling them mini-grants) to a UK poundie organisation, Homeless Hounds.

Homeless Hounds is charitable organisation working primarily with a stray dog kennel in the North West. They deal with large numbers of Staffordshire Bull Terriers and Staffie crosses (along with other breeds) and their volunteers and trustees work incredibly hard to save as many as they can.

We’ve sent this donation to help fund their work, especially since they’ve recently received large vets bills for dogs in their care. We hope the funds we have raised will help them to continue helping many Staffies and finding them great rescue spaces across the UK.

If you don’t already know Homeless Hounds please do visit their website and find out more about them and give them your support. They are working so hard and they’ve recently had to deal with quite a few dogs that have ‘slipped through the net’ and been put to sleep by their local pound, and although this is incredibly upsetting and disheartening they continue to fight for the dogs that they can help.

“Homeless-Hounds are a group of dedicated people who believe that the unnecessary destruction of healthy dogs is both immoral and unacceptable.

We work primarily with a kennels in the North West to save the lives of stray and abandoned dogs by finding them places of safety and transporting them there.

We work closely with rescues across the country who take our dogs when they have space and we have a dedicated team of foster families who look after dogs when a space for them can’t be found. Once a space is found we use kind volunteers to help us transport these dogs to safety.

Often abandoned dogs are ill or injured and we need to care for them until they are well enough to move on. Vets fees and caring for these dogs cost a lot of money so we are always looking for people to help with our fundraising because without funds we cannot save these dogs lives.”

- Visit www.homeless-hounds.co.uk to find out more about their work
- Sign up as a volunteer at Rescue Helpers Unite now and help Homeless Hounds and other poundie organisations to save more Staffies

Fantastic total of £680 raised by Lucky 13 Tattoo to help the UK’s Staffies!

Jo — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 13:21:40 +0000

As we posted earlier this month, on Friday (13th April) Lucky 13 Tattoo in Leicester held a special ’13′ fundraising day for Staffie Support.

The day was a fantastic success and the total raised was £680!

WOW!

We’d like to say a HUGE thank you to every at Lucky 13 – you are stars! The event was very well organised and professionally handled, and we’re incredibly grateful for your support.

And also thanks so much to everyone who got inked to help the Staffies, or bought an art print or took part in our raffle.

You’ve done a truly wonderful thing and thanks to all of you more Staffies will avoid euthanisation and being stuck in the pound after being abandoned by their owners.

If you’d like to get updates on future events or how we use funds raised to help Staffies don’t forget to subscribe by RSS, on Facebook or on Twitter. Thanks!

Meet Charlie – a 4yr old Staffie left with fighting injuries and now abandoned by his owner

Jo — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:18:15 +0000

Poor Charlie was posted on Rescue Helpers Unite yesterday.

Safe and Sound, an organisation that finds refuge for dogs from Local Authority pounds, are currently keeping him in boarding kennels until a rescue space can be secured.

Below is a copy of his appeal. If you can help with a donation towards his care or know a good rescue that could offer backup and safely rehome him, please get in touch with Safe and Sound asap.

CHARLIE – Owner no longer wants. Signed over.

4yr old approx, entire staffie male. Cleft palate and Cryptorchid (undescended testicle which needs to be removed). FULLY VACCINATED – 2nd vax done today.

(Update: The vet who gave Charlie his 2nd vax this morning is almost certain that Charlie does not in fact have a cleft lip and suspects in is actually an old fighting injury.)

Poor Charlie was traded on facebook sometime last week and sold to a family with THREE children under 5.

A few days after he arrived, it became clear he was not comfortable around the youngest child, a 10 month old baby that has just started walking. Charlie would growl in the baby’s presence so it was decided that he couldn’t stay and he was put back up on facebook looking for his second home in a week or they would PTS!

The new owner said he was fine with the other two children (aged 2 and 5, just not the baby) and he had reportedly come from another home with a 5 year old. She says he seemed fine around other dogs while out on walks, though she did not let him off the lead.

We had to step in last night and get the family to sign him over to the pound, to stop him being placed into yet another unchecked home with yet more under 5s and no rescue back up in place. Fortunately he was just down the road from the pound we already work with so he has been taken there, where believe it or not, he will be safer than if we’d left him to the facebook traders.

The pound have advised that the council will not pay for this boy’s stay, they are certain he would be deemed unrehomeable due to his medical conditions and would be PTS We will therefore need to raise money to pay for his boarding at the pound ourselves as we will not let that happen to him! We think he’s rather beautiful!

If anyone can contribute towards his boarding, donations can be sent via Paypal to: adlersparker@aol.com

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Update:

The vet who gave Charlie his 2nd vax this morning is almost certain that Charlie does not in fact have a cleft lip and suspects in is actually an old fighting injury.

Despite this, Charlie seemed dog friendly while at the vets, he met quite a few dogs there and was perfectly happy to be around them. The pound will dog test him properly for us once he has settled in.

Visit Safe and Sound’s website:
http://www.safe-and-sound.org/

Staffie fundraising walk up Mount Snowdon, July (not Staffie Support)

Jo — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:29:21 +0000

As we mentioned in our last blog post, we’ve recently been contacted by Tara at ‘Snowdon Staffie Fundraisers’ to ask if we can help promote some Staffie events, and of course we are happy to help

“Adam, Tara and their dog Casper will be walking up Mount Snowdon this summer, in order to raise much needed funds for two Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue Groups.”

Little Angels Staffie Rescue (rescuing Staffies on behalf of Doris Banham Dog Rescue) and Leicester SBT Rescue.”

“The event is scheduled for Thursday 5th July, however, this could change +/- a day, if the weather is too cold and wet. ”

“This is for Casper’s benefit as we want him to enjoy the walk as much as possible!”

“All proceeds will be placed into the Snowdon Fundraiser account.”

“Visit our Facebook Event Page to keep updated with the latest news!”

If you’re in the area please go along and support this good cause and help these rescues to help more Staffies!

Find out more at:

www.thesugarshelf.co.uk/snowdonfundraiser

www.facebook.com/snowonstaffiefundraiser

Copied from Snowdon Fundraisers website:

“WHY?

Each year in the UK, 11,000 dogs are put to sleep, simply because they are unwanted and there is no one to care for them.

Almost 9,000 of these are Staffordshire Bull Terriers!

This problem arises from overbreeding!

The puppies are dumped once they are no longer cute bundles of fluff. Sadly, many fall into the wrong hands and are used in dog fights.

If this site stops one person from irresponsibly breeding their dog, we have suceeded.

As many of you will have seen, Staffordshire Bull Terriers have recently been under fire and have received a great deal of bad press. Anyone who owns a Staffie or knows one well, will know they are the most loving and loyal dogs around.

It is important that we keep this image alive and promote the good side of these dogs.

With ANY breed, if the dog is brought up by an incompetent owner, they can (not WILL) become aggressive, particularly if this behaviour is encouraged!

Staffies are often used as status symbols for their ‘fear factor’, but many of us know they are more likely to ‘lick you to death’ rather than savage you.

It is this misconception that has led to the Staffordshire Bull Terrier rising to the top of the ‘Most Unwanted Breed’ list. With SO MANY Staffies being given up, dumped or taken from inappropriate owners (primarily those suspected of engaging in dog fighting), the rescues who take care of these dogs are in desperate need of funds to continue their fabulous work!

These organisations do not receive any Government funding and rely on the generosity of people like You and I. Many of these rescue charities do not have kennels to hold the dogs, they rely on volunteers to ‘foster’ the dogs whilst they find their forever home. This incurs costs such as feeding the dogs and vet bills, so your donations are appreciated greatly.

If you are unable to donate money, they are always grateful for help in the form of blankets, quilts, toys etc that can be given to the dogs. (For other items please visit the websites themselves to view lists of items needed)

We aim to raise a minimum of £100 for each rescue to help towards the costs of caring for these dogs. Any amount, even as little as 50p is appreciated by the rescues as every penny counts.”

Staffie Rescue Stall at Yeovil Showground Bootsale, Somerset on 15th April (not Staffie Support)

Jo — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:16:57 +0000

We’ve recently been contacted by Tara at ‘Snowdon Staffie Fundraisers’ to ask if we can help promote some Staffie events, and of course we are happy to help

“I am currently fundraising for Little Angels Staffie Rescue (rescuing Staffies on behalf of Doris Banham Dog Rescue) and Leicester SBT Rescue.”

“We are holding a stall at Yeovil Showground Bootsale, Somerset on 15th April 2012 to coincide with National Pet Week.”

If you’re in the area please go along and support this good cause and help these rescues to help more Staffies!

Find out more at:

www.thesugarshelf.co.uk/snowdonfundraiser

www.facebook.com/snowonstaffiefundraiser

Copied from Snowdon Fundraisers website:

“WHY?

Each year in the UK, 11,000 dogs are put to sleep, simply because they are unwanted and there is no one to care for them.

Almost 9,000 of these are Staffordshire Bull Terriers!

This problem arises from overbreeding!

The puppies are dumped once they are no longer cute bundles of fluff. Sadly, many fall into the wrong hands and are used in dog fights.

If this site stops one person from irresponsibly breeding their dog, we have suceeded.

It is important that we keep this image alive and promote the good side of these dogs.

With ANY breed, if the dog is brought up by an incompetent owner, they can (not WILL) become aggressive, particularly if this behaviour is encouraged!

Staffies are often used as status symbols for their ‘fear factor’, but many of us know they are more likely to ‘lick you to death’ rather than savage you.

We aim to raise a minimum of £100 for each rescue to help towards the costs of caring for these dogs. Any amount, even as little as 50p is appreciated by the rescues as every penny counts.”

(More event news coming up in a seperate post – a fundraising walk up Mount Snowden in July)

13th April Tattoo Fundraiser at Lucky 13, Leicester

Jo — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 17:51:34 +0000

The kind folks at Lucky 13 Tattoo in Leicester are holding a fundraising day for Staffie Support on Friday 13th April, at their shop – 192 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester (LE2 8GE)

We’re thrilled that Lucky 13 have offered to do this to help us help Staffies and we’re so grateful to them (thank you guys!).

Spaces are limited so call the studio on 01162 700 558 to avoid disappointment on the day.

If you’re in the area or know anyone nearby who might like to get inked and help Staffies at the same time, please share this page and spread the word!

“We at Lucky 13 Tattoo, are supporting Staffie Support by tattooing number 13 tattoos for the incredible bargain of £13!

Please understand that only the designs on the sheets in the studio will be tattooed. This is so our artists can do as many tattoos as possible. No alternatives will be done and people are limited to a maximum of 2 tattoos. This is an opportunity to have a small tattoo to support the charity not a cheap way of finishing your existing work.

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The number 13 is extremely provident in tattoo culture and is a sacred number to some religions. It is the number of the rebel! Get yours done and help the most noble of breeds, the staffie!”

- www.wearelucky13.com

- Lucky 13 on Facebook

- Facebook event page for the ’13 Day’ (don’t forget to ‘like’ it!)

- Lucky 13 on Twitter @Lucky_13_Lesta

192 Clarendon Park Road, Leicester LE28GE 01162700558

SUPER URGENT! Less than 24 hours left for friendly 18 month old Staffie girl, Gyspy

Jo — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:23:48 +0000

This is incredibly urgent. If you can help or know anyone that can PLEASE post on Gypsy’s thread on Rescue Helpers Unite (login required, or post in Guest Area if you’d rather not register)

Gypsy is a female Staffie currently in the care of a Local Authority pound, approx. 18 months old and described as “a very sweet natured girl…Loves cuddles”

IF YOU KNOW A RESCUE THAT CAN HELP OR CAN OFFER A SECURE HOME FOR HER, PLEASE, PLEASE DON’T HESITATE TO POST ON RHU.

Gypsy is at very serious risk of being killed tomorrow (30th March 2012)

Post on RHU if you can help.

URGENT 17 year old Staffie boy needs rescue placement

Jo — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:38:26 +0000

There’s always a large number of Staffies in urgent need of rescue backup (and usually at serious risk of euthanisation), but every now and then an even sadder case occurs such as this – a 17 year old dog abandoned by his owner and now at risk of being put to sleep.

Mutley’s info was posted on Rescue Helpers Unite 2 weeks ago and his appeal is getting more and more urgent as the days roll by. There’s been no offers of rescue backup yet but ourselves (Staffie Support) and All Dogs Matter have both offered to contribute to his neutering costs if rescue backup can be found.

This old boy deserves to live out his last years in a comfortable home with owners that care. If you can help in any way at all please log on to RHU and post on his thread in the poundies needing backup section, or contact All Dogs Matter.

(Perhaps you know a rescue who can help, would like to donate to keep him alive or know someone who would be able to adopt Mutley? Please contact ADM and FAST!)

AND PLEASE CROSSPOST TO HELP MUTLEY

Copy of original post on RHU:

C314/11 “Mutley”

White/Tan SBTX Male Entire 17 years old Avail fm 4.3.12 NCF 1st vax 25.02.12.

Owner is known to Dog warden ..always let out to stray…didn’t claim him back this time, and enough is enough. Past his time and OK to go now..but is very urgent that we get him out quickly ..otherwise may go to be PTS.

Good bodily condition. Good with people and cats! Can be snappy with some dogs..needs to go to home where he is the only dog…for best placement. Likes treats, not really into toys. Lovely older chap! Doesn’t respond to any commands though. ??deaf?? Clean in his kennel! Loves company and cuddles!!

Still very active for his age you really wouldn’t think that he was 17 years old!!!! Really sweet old boy ..despite his aversion to some dogs (but manageable) …could be because he feels vulnerable in his senior years and cant see/hear as well as he used to

Your donations in action – Lucy, 2 year old Staffie in the pound, spay costs paid

Jo — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 19:07:47 +0000

Back in November we saw Lucy, a 2 year old female Staffie, posted on Rescue Helpers Unite.

She had previously been bred from but was now at risk of euthanasia in the pound.

We offered to pay for her spay using kind donations received from Staffie Supporters.

She got an offer of rescue backup with Forest Dog Rescue, a registered charity based in Worcestershire, and we recently sent off £115 for her spay after hearing back from the rescue.

Original post on Rescue Helpers Unite:

“She is a beautiful loving 2 year old staff girl, she has been bred from and is micro chip but the usual story She is dark Brindle and white. She is very friendly. The pounds she is with fully assess there dogs so we know she is brilliant with people and children and she has not been cat tested.

Lucy likes nothing more than a roll over for her Tummy rubbed as you can see in her photo’s

HER TIME IS UP IN THE POUNDS AND SHE NEEDS AN URGENT SPACE TO SAVE HER LIFE. PLEASE CAN ANY RESCUE OFFER HER A SPACE/ OR RBU FOR A FOSTER”

Thank you to all the Staffie Supporters that contributed to helping Lucy and to Forest Dog Rescue for rehabilitating and rehoming her

Ivan ex-poundie Staffie desperately needs a foster home or forever home

Jo — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:00:55 +0000

Meet Ivan, an ex-poundie Staffordshire Bull Terrier in URGENT need of a foster home (with rescue backup) or forever home. He’s not doing well in kennels and needs out asap.

If you can help at all please contact www.helpinghandsdogrescue.piczo.com

IVAN
SBT (White with black markings)
Male
Entire. Will be neutered prior to rehoming.
5 years old approx.

Hello my name is Ivan. I am a 5 year old white staffordshire bull terrier. I ended up with Helping Hands after finding myself on death row in a dog pound. I don’t understand why noone came to claim me.

Apparently I’m a wonderful example of my breed – a typical, active, sociable staffie. I love humans and everyone tells me I’m really great company. I am fine with other dogs when I’m out and about. The staff here say I’m a bit of a ladies man… I have been out on walks with several of the lady dogs at the kennels & quite liked them, so I could possibly live with a female dog. Having said that, I do love getting all the attention, so I’d be just as happy being the only dog in my house.

Although it isn’t known if I have lived with children before, I have been very good with the children at the kennels, so I could probably live with dog-savvy children over the age of 8, provided my new owner understands the responsibility involved in having a dog and children.

I am a busy young man so I’m looking for an active home where I can get involved in the family’s activities and have lots of stimulation and exercise. I will need at least an hour’s off lead exercise every day in a safe enclosed space. Ideally I would like an owner who is at home most of the day, as I can get a little lonely if I’m on my own for too long. I do have some basic training in place, but I would love to go to training classes so I can brush up on my doggie manners. I have not been cat tested, so it’s not known whether I am safe to live with cats or small furries.

Can any rescue help this gorgeous baby boy back on his feet? He is so very miserable in kennels. A good foster home could transform him.

If you can help at all please contact www.helpinghandsdogrescue.piczo.com