Apr 25, 2020 | News
It’s like the Marie Celeste……
..or Flannon flaming Isle. That’ll take a few of us back. Whilst there is no chance of an untouched meal around here, an over-toppled chair would not look out of place.
A walk around the blocks last night doing checks revealed how fantastic you lot are. I was like a pea on a drum, rattling around with just one packet of biscuits. Rows of empty kennels, like missing teeth in a smile. Frankly, it was horrible and we desperately miss some of the usual suspects, the characters, the boomerang dogs, the family. It makes one realise how tough it must be for families that are separated by this hateful thing. Just as well dogs don’t do Facetime or I would never be off the phone.
Two Poole racers ended up at a vets down south, you might have heard. Thankfully, their euthanasia was prevented by a few phone calls and a Staffie rescue have them safe. The dust-up may prevent the more unscrupulous in the game from trying that move up here. We have excellent contacts and thanks to you guys, we are ready to step up.
It is a bit unnerving to have so many gone, but the staff and I are so grateful to you all. Rogart went out a few days ago, this dog has touched a nerve with us. Best behaviour big lad. Baby Belle and Stilton are packing excitedly. The brother and sister are off on their first-ever holiday at the grand age of 10. They had to be prised from my hands like a toddler’s toy. Oh, and Denahi has gone off too. It really gladdens the heart to know so many are in homes. It must be a paradise for some of them.
James blew it. Again! I must find out how many times he has done this, he must hold the record. We have plenty left by the way, just in case. Anyone up for Spot and Dot? Brenais, Skye?
Through your generosity, the strain has been eased.
Thank you, everybody.
Thank you
Apr 24, 2020 | News
Thanks to the generosity of our fantastic followers we actually have a few spare kennels. If any of our owners are in trouble (hospital, strict isolation, NHS workers etc) and need the dogs out and safe please ring me.
We have two in already due to this crisis.
Tia dogs only obviously and genuine situations, please.
Deb
Apr 21, 2020 | News
We are seeing a few straws in the wind regarding some trainers throwing in the towel. One guy we have known for years, he has stoutly defended us from the day we started. He has stood between a freezer and a rival trainers dumped racer on countless occasions. If he quits the industry we will be honour bound to help him and that is what we will do. Payback time for Tia.
Understandably, we are getting our house in order. Should this happen, we would be hit with some thirty racers and that is just the start. No-one is advertising dogs for sale on Data, something we have never seen before. What lunatic would buy them anyway? It is unrealistic to believe that all of these tracks will survive this crisis and thanks to our fantastic fosters, volunteers, staff and generous well-wishers we are in a fairly sound position to deal with this situation.
We still have too many in kennels Some of these should be getting a taste of their future lives and getting to grips with sofas, learning that eating the remote control is not a good way to endear yourself or that plate glass windows are more than a match when pursuing next doors cat!
Every kennel has a backlog of dogs that aren’t going anywhere. Velcro dogs is a name that is banded about, it’s true, overlooked through age perhaps or in Tia’s case too many to choose from. So it’s a special plea to our backroom supporters.  If you can help out for a few weeks by fostering these dogs, please give me a ring. It’ll push a few on towards their permanent families. Some of the overlooked are as follows.
Dot and Spot need to be out of here together. Stanton, Skye (not yet two) Mora who raced twice in one day and then got dumped and for pities sake could someone give Denahi, coming up 9yrs old, a chance, he has been here over two years. Arthur, Hubble and Kamil also heading for 2 years (although their prey drive is challenging) they still need a chance, over thirty to choose from.
Tia is looking to our previous adopters in this case or as we put it, the old and the bold, the backroom lot. Please give me a ring and we’ll go from there.
Deb@tia
Apr 12, 2020 | News
Thanks to the generosity of our fantastic followers we actually have a few spare kennels. If any of our owners are in trouble (hospital, strict isolation, NHS workers, etc) and need their dogs out and safe please ring me.
We have two in already due to this crisis. Tia dogs only obviously and genuine situations please.
Apr 9, 2020 | News
Tia shops and the farm may be closed, but you can still purchase your dog essentials by clicking here and purchasing through our ebay page. Whether it’s “Bag ’em” poo bags, Treats 2 sit 4, collars, leads, harnesses, tea towels or even Tia Rescue baseball hats, you can make a purchase from the safety and comfort of your own home knowing it will be dispatched directly to your door. No queuing or social distancing necessary!
You’ll also be making a difference to Tia, and with our shops closed we need your support now more than ever.
