Bauer

Bauer has been here just over a year. One of the Mcmanus dogs left to fester for 2 years in kennels when his career was over. 106 races he totted up! He’s covered all over his body in scars. Apparently he used to kennel dogs together without muzzles, the vet was forever stitching them up I was told.

Bauer is a nervous wreck, catching him in the paddocks has been challenging. He will only come in when he feels safe. He still to this day won’t come off his bed for his night time treat.

A few days ago, something lovely happened.

I haven’t been in the kennels for a couple weeks, not by choice I may add. I went in to let them all out again on the evening. He always goes out with Ida…

She was very pleased to see me, and the next thing I knew Bauer was hovering for a fuss too…he wanted a stroke and a cuddle and very nearly a snog.

You can sponsor Bauer here – for just £4.50 per month, you can help towards paying for his food, any vet care, and anything else he needs whilst he is here.

Rehoming

Henry and Del

At 6 years old, finding a home for these two gorgeous boys is a top priority. They have given enough of their best years to the racing game, and now deserve to be living their best lives.

Henry is a small black boy with the prettiest face. In fact, he’s so petite, we had to sneak back to the car when he wasn’t looking, to fetch the harness normally reserved for the girls!

Del meanwhile, is a big, strapping 34kg blue lad.

Both are easy going, laid back and as gentle as they come. Henry & Del loved being out with our volunteers. They were super friendly and affectionate, walked beautifully on their leads and enjoyed plenty of sniffs! Del is quietly confident & self assured whereas Henry “checks in” with you a little bit more. Both boys looked with interest when they saw a collie but did nothing more, even when the collie dared to bark at them!

Maura

Little Miss Maura landed well & truly on her paws when she went to live with one of our experienced foster families and their two hounds a few months ago.

Maura is a dog who didn’t find kennel life easy, but for whom the outside world was also a scary place. Maura can be timid & unsure around people she doesn’t know but, in foster she has literally blossomed… and gone from scaredy cat to total lovebug who will now gently nudge her way to the front of the queue for affection! And whilst the outside world is still a scary place, Maura loves nothing more than playing with her toys, snoozing with her brothers and snuggling up with her Dad to take “selfies”!

Maura would be happiest in an adult only home in a quiet or rural location, as she is frightened by loud noises and busy places. Maura will be at the Tia walk at Cannon Hall this Sunday if anyone would like to come and say “hello”.

Reeves