Rochdale Dog Rescue try to prevent dogs being put to sleep at the end of their required 7 day stay. We work closely with one pound who provide us with photographs and essential information about the dogs coming in to their care so that we can contact responsible rescues around the country to find safe rescue spaces for these dogs.
The dogs featured here are currently in the pound or in boarding and urgently need rescue spaces. They cannot leave before the stated put to sleep date (unless signed over) in case their owner comes forward. Unfortunately, the majority of dogs are not claimed so we have to find placements within 7 days otherwise they are to be put to sleep.
Few people realise that many healthy dogs, through no fault of their own, are being destroyed if not claimed within the week.
Rochdale Dog Rescue will only use rescues that have a clear and adhered to neutering/spaying policy. They must also vaccinate, worm, flea treat and health check. Beyond this, they need to offer an assessment of the dog's temperament before homing, carry out homechecks, and ideally follow ups. The dogs that we are dealing with have already lost at least one home, we want to ensure that they have the best chance of lifetime homes when we seek rescue spaces, hence the criteria. Good rescue spaces are not easy to come by and you can help by informing us of a rescue that fits this criteria and that may help.
We DO NOT rehome pound dogs directly to the public, but we can inform you of the rescue a dog has been moved to if you are interested in a specific dog.
6 DOGS NOW IN EMERGENCY BOARDING WITH 4 DOGS IN THE POUND DUE TO BE PUT TO SLEEP, PLEASE HELP!
Unfortunately the number of Bull Breed type dogs that we have had to board so far this year has been a massive drain on our resources and we are struggling to find the funds for emergency boarding.
PLEASE IF YOU ARE A RESCUE, CONSIDER GIVING ONE A CHANCE AND OFFERING A SPACE.
Funding additional boarding kennel spaces is only possible through your donations, and we desperately need to find rescue spaces to ensure the safety of dogs arriving at the pound daily. If you can help with a donation please use our Paypal or Nochex links below or via the Help a Poundie page which has more details.
If you know of a reputable rescue that meets our criteria please contact us. Thank you!
The following dogs need rescue places urgently
If you are a rescue and can offer any of these dogs a space please telephone Coryn on 07939 489363
No. 2347: JEM SPECIAL APPEAL - JEM NEEDS YOUR HELP! Shar Pei, Male, approximately 3-4 years old. He is fawn in colour and is medium in size. Poor Jem is in a very bad condition, he is severely emaciated and food passes straight through him, he also has bad eyes and skin. Jem had served his 7 days at another pound and has now come into our care where he can start to get better and receive some TLC. Despite what he has been through Jem remains a friendly, calm and trusting lad. Jem has undergone blood tests at the vets on Monday 29th June which have come back clear, and his gunky eyes, bad skin and terrible condition are all due to a lack of food... Jem will continue to receive whatever treatment he may need along with a good diet whilst in our care to enable him to return to full health if possible. We are running an appeal for Jem in order to raise funds to help with his boarding and vet's fees - if you would like to help in any way please click on the Paypal button below, stating any donation as "Jems Appeal". He has his own page where you can follow his progress....
Jems Page Thank you to everyone who got Jem to the safety of Emergency Boarding on Friday 26th June 2009.
No. 2211: ARWEN (Spayed, KC and Fully Vaccinated) Arwen needs a rescue space. Boxer/Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross, female, approximately 1-2 years old. She is brindle in colour with some white markings. Arwen is small to medium in size and she has nearly no tail (she appears to have been born like this). She has a very, very loving temperament and she adores children. Arwen is a fragile and very special girl - just look at that gorgeous face, who could resist those big brown eyes! Arwen enjoys a good fuss and is a quick learner which should make any ongoing training an easy task - we think she would make a great agility dog. Thank you to some very kind and caring people helping with the boarding fees, we have been able to save Arwen! She was moved to emergency boarding on Friday 17th April 2009. Although she is now "safe" we cannot afford to board her for long so she still desperately needs a rescue space.
No. 2265: DAVID (Neutered and First Vaccinated) David needs a rescue space. Cross Breed, male, approximately 2-3 years old. He is tan in colour with some white markings. David has a smooth coat and he is medium in size. He is a very gentle friendly happy and waggy lad who will politely shake a paw in return for a treat! David also gets on with other dogs. Thank you to some very kind and caring people helping with the boarding fees, we have been able to save David! He was moved to emergency boarding on Wednesday 13th May 2009. Although he is now "safe" we cannot afford to board him for long so he still desperately needs a rescue space.
No. 2294: BONO (Neutered) Bono needs a rescue space. Staffordshire Bull Terrier, male, approximately 4 years old. He is brindle in colour with a white chest and toes. Bono is a small and chunky lad who seems to have alot to say about his situation! He is always happy to 'talk' to you and have his tummy tickled. He is an active and very friendly boy with a wonderful character - he loves fuss and attention bless him! Thank you to some very kind and caring people helping with the boarding fees, we have been able to save Bono! He was moved to emergency boarding on Thursday 4th June 2009. Although he is now "safe" we cannot afford to board him for long so he still desperately needs a rescue space.
No. 2338: ROYAL Royal needs a rescue space. Akita, male, approximately 4 years old. He is fawn in colour with a black mask. He appears to be in a good condition and he is medium to large in size. Royal is a handsome softy, a real teddy bear who is very friendly and steady. Thank you to some very kind and caring people helping with the boarding fees, we have been able to save Royal! He was moved to emergency boarding on Wednesday 1st July 2009. Although he is now "safe" we cannot afford to board him for long so he still desperately needs a rescue space.
No. 2348: MIDAS Midas needs a rescue space. German Shepherd, male, approximately 14 months old. He is black and tan in colour with a standard coat and he appears to be in a good condition. Midas is a very friendly and quite steady boy who is a little on the timid side due to his current circumstances. He will be put to sleep on Tuesday 7th July 2009 if he is not claimed, a rescue space is not secured for him or if funds are not available for emergency boarding.
No. 2349: GLEN Glen needs a rescue space. Staffordshire Bull Terrier, male, approximately 3 years old. He is tan in colour and smallish in size. Glen is a lovely friendly and quite bouncy boy who loves to give kisses! He also appears to be good with other dogs. He will be put to sleep on Tuesday 7th July 2009 if he is not claimed, a rescue space is not secured for him or if funds are not available for emergency boarding.
No. 2356: JESS Jess needs a rescue space. Staffie Cross, female, approximately 18 months old. She is brindle in colour with white markings and she is small to medium in size. Jess is a lovely friendly and bouncy girl. Jess was recently rehomed, her previous owners have confirmed she has lived with cats and children. Jess is also good with other dogs and she is housetrained. She will be put to sleep on Thursday 9th July 2009 if she is not claimed, a rescue space is not secured for her or if funds are not available for emergency boarding.
No. 2360: TARNE Tarne needs a rescue space. Staffordshire Bull Terrier, male, approximately 4 years old. He is brindle in colour with white markings and he is small to medium in size. Tarne is a typical happy friendly bouncy staffie lad who adores people! He also appears to be good with other dogs. He will be put to sleep on Friday 10th July 2009 if he is not claimed, a rescue space is not secured for him or if funds are not available for emergency boarding.
Your help is urgently needed to help a poundie...
Here's why...
In order to ensure that a dog is safe at the end of its 7 day stay in the pound we sometimes have to use the option of emergency boarding kennels. These cost £4 per dog per day. If a poundie runs out of time and a rescue space has not been secured at the end of the 7 days, we aim to move them to these emergency kennels whilst work continues to find a rehoming centre that can offer a place from which the dog can be assessed and rehomed.
Rochdale Dog Rescue is not assisted by any government funding and relies heavily on the support of you, the public. All donations made go directly to the care of the dogs. The continued need for this essential safety net for dogs who run out of time in the pound is a major strain on the finances of the rescue, and donations do not come anywhere near the amount we have to pay out. As a result of the current Bull Breed Crisis the numbers of dogs coming through the pound remains constant. With many rescues closing their doors to Bull Breed types, the safety of emergency boarding is vital, but we can only continue to offer this safety net with your help.
You can make a donation by clicking on the Nochex banner below. This will open a new window to the secure Nochex payment option.
Or choose the Paypal button if you prefer this method. Please note that the Paypal link will not open a new window, and will take you directly to the secure Paypal login.
The above dogs are looking for rescue spaces NOT homes as they have been picked up as strays and are unassessed but please see our NON POUNDIES page where you will find details of dogs that ARE looking for homes.
Would you like to help Rochdale Dog Rescue but are not in a position to foster or transport? Then could you help a dog whose time in the pound is up or one of our foster dogs in need of veterinary care?
Despite all the fantastic efforts of our volunteers sometimes time runs out before a rescue space can be found or transport organised. These dogs have to be moved to emergency boarding kennels at a cost of £4 per day.
Occasionally a dog needs essential veterinary treatment before it can move on.
The following dogs have rescue places if not claimed...
but may still need transport help. Please look
HERE
to see the specific transport needs to get the following dogs to their rescue spaces.
No. 2341: SAXON SAFE: Saxon has a rescue space secured. Cross Breed, male, approximately 18 months old. He is black in colour with white markings on his chest, legs and nose and brindle on his legs and face. Saxon is medium in size with a smoothish coat and lovely prick ears. He is a very friendly lad who seems to be OK with other dogs. Currently in Emergency Boarding he wil be going to a rescue in South Wales on Tuesday 7th July.
No. 2351: PARKY SAFE: Parky has a rescue space secured. Retriever/Collie Cross, male, approximately 3 years old. He is red in colour with a semi-coat and he is medium in size. Parky is a very friendly and steady lad. It appears as though poor Parky has been in the wars as he has stitches to the inside and outside of his mouth. He will be going to a rescue in Leicestershire on Tuesday 7th July 2009 if he is not claimed.
No. 2354: LILY SAFE: Lily has a rescue space secured. Border Collie, female, approximately 4 years old. She is black and white in colour with a long coat and she is medium in size. Lily is a friendly girl who is just a little timid at present due to her circumstances. She will be going to a rescue in Northamptonshire on Thursday 9th July 2009 if she is not claimed.
No. 2358: AERO SAFE: Aero has a rescue space secured. Jack Russell Terrier, male, approximately 3-4 years old. He is tri-coloured with a rough coat and he is very small in size. Aero is a very friendly and steady little chap who seems OK with other dogs. He will be going to a rescue in South Yorkshire on Friday 10th July 2009 if he is not claimed.
If you have a car and a few spare hours, please take a look at our
Transport
page to find out what being a volunteer transporter entails, and to see if you could join this group of essential volunteers.
You can also help the urgent dogs above in the following ways:
~ Let us know of a rescue that can offer one of our 'urgent' dogs a place.
The rescue must have a policy of homechecking potential homes, vaccinating, neutering and microchipping the dogs, and must offer life-time support should the dog ever need to come back into the care of a rescue.
~ Let us know of any experienced dog fosterers.
If we know about the dog's background, or it is a young puppy we will consider a foster home either short term or long term until a permanent home is found.
~ Tell other people about this site.
The more people who know what is happening in dog pounds around the UK, the more we can hope to make a difference.
To contact us please go to the
Contact
page, where you will find telephone numbers and a contact form.
