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Some of the dogs who found homes in 2007

 

Tigga and Millie are two lovely wiry terrier x's that were given a home by Lillian. Lillian brought them to visit us recently and she says they have transformed her life  

 

Abi & Zassi  are 2 female terriers who went to their new home in September 2007. They settled in so quickly that on their 1st night they decided a bed was perfect after several weeks of being in kennels and that's where they've slept since! 

 

Ronja is a 9 month old Collie X. She was re-homed in June 2007. She has gone to live in Sweden up in the north 300 km above the polar circle. They are doing great!

 

 

 

Lana went to live with the Morris family in Ballydehob in May 2007. Sinead fell in love with her after seeing her on the website. She has gone to a lovely home and settled in well with the family and their other dog.

 

 

 

Murphy is a 3 yr old Bichon Frise, he was re-homed May 2007 to a family in Kinsale where he is pampered to death! 

 

 

 

Timothy seen here with his puppy, Lucy who he brought back for a visit. He was a bit nervous of dogs but the pup is so placid he has built up a lot of confidence with dogs.

 

 

 

Some of the dogs who found homes in 2006

Blaze with his new family who say he is a wonderful dog and is very happy, fit and loved.

 

 

 

 
LABRADOR X ROTTI  pup homed with a family who had a nother dog from us 3 yrs ago.
 
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COCO seen here with his new owner. coco homed.jpg (31725 bytes)
Janine & Keith who adopted two pups to keep each other company.
 
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 Chloe, who is very fond of animals, adopted  Oscar, one of our older dogs. He has settled in well at his new home. 
 

 

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Mark & a friend who came to choose a second dog,  having adopted another puppy from us in April.
 

 

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Lucy, very happy in Sweden with her new owners, the Helleburgs Lucy in Sweden.jpg (79231 bytes)
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TWIGGY: has gone to live with the Scanlon family and is doing really well. twiggyowner.jpg (55345 bytes)
TWINKLE: has gone to be a companion to another westie in Midleton. twinkle&owner.jpg (79678 bytes)
RODDY: has filled a void in Bridget's life after her other dog died.
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BASIL: has gone to be a playmate to a staffi pup. They are getting on like a house on fire. basil&owner.jpg (35070 bytes)
BONO: has gone to live with 5 other dogs which will suit him perfectly as he hates to be alone. Bonorehomed.jpg (33530 bytes)
 
LAYLA:  has gone to live with the Grey family.  She has improved immensely from her original condition
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emilywoods&lucky.jpg (23043 bytes) One of our supporters, Emily Woods, with Lucky who is still looking for a loving home
babs with McCarthys.jpg (39317 bytes) Babs was recently rehomed to the McCarthys who have given her a lovely home
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TEDDY now called Scruffy who has gone to be a constant companion to Gavin who fell in love with him after seeing him on our web site.
 

 

chesterdeparting.jpg (24814 bytes) Chester has moved to Wales with the Rogers family - they were looking specifically to give a loving home to a rescue dog!
georgieatmcshanes.jpg (12278 bytes) Georgie has gone to live in Castletownbere with the McShane's who have 3 young children to keep him on his toes!  
sparkysdeparture.jpg (21331 bytes) Sparky has gone to live with Mary O'Brien, who was looking for a real pet of a dog which Sparky really is. 
sparky and owner.jpg (25656 bytes)SPARKY: Has gone to live with firefighter Ger.
pupwithsexton's.jpg (33055 bytes)LUCKY: A puppy from an unwanted litter of five has gone to live with the Sexton family and their elderly dog.
TYSON: A Pom x who has gone to be a companion to Finnoula.
 

This pup's mother  was a stray that gave birth to a litter of pups in someone's garden.  He now has a happy home at the Tracey's,

 
Lady Pippa are 2 lovely gentle, quiet, female collies. They are mother and daughter and came to us when their elderly owner died.  These dogs have been together all their lives and we were looking for a home where they could continue to enjoy each others company.

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The great news is that the Ryan family from Cork have now adopted Lady and Pippa and will give them the loving home that the two dogs so deserve. Click here for more images of Lady and Pippa with their new family

12th October - Bella has found a new home with a family who have recently lost their dog. She will be making new friends with the family's other dog, a King Charles Spaniel x Shihtzu
   
heidi.jpg (59688 bytes) Heidi, a lurcher bitch,  had been found wandering in Cork city and was rescued by the WCAWG. She has now found a fantastic home in Berkshire with Linda and Peter Humphries who are part of the Greyhounds R Us group. (Peter is the group's webmaster) She shares her home with Elliot, a Scottie, and Chrissie, a greyhound.

Remember Luka ? Found abandoned in a terrible state, he now has a new life in Dorset, England.. click here to find out more 

 

Scooby was rehomed to Karin in Sweden. This is what she wrote recently "Today itīs -25 °C outside (colder than in your freezer) and Scoobs must wear his black fleece socks even at short walks. They are a little too  big for him and after a while his paws looks like duck feet. People smile and he is so embarrassed...
Here's Scooby on his sofa, warming up after his walk!

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April 2004 - Click here for update on Logan

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March 2004 - Hiccups has found a lovely home with a family who recently lost their dog. Here he is with son, Tommy

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February 2004 - Blackie has been rehomed to a family near Stroud in England. He is settling in really well with 4 horses as companions. His new owners are thrilled with him.

February 2004 - The Vaughans visited and fell in love with Christie. They are keen walkers so Christie will get lots of exercise.
25th Sept - Jaspar the Pom  left to join his new family in Cardiff... He travelled over  with Remi of ASH Animal Rescue who transports dogs to new homes in Britain. New owner Janet Burcham said " Just thought you might like to know that Jaspar's first night with us went very well. Everybody in our family loves him to bits. We are all thrilled to bits to have Jaspar, and will take good care of him."

Update Christmas 2003 ... We received a Christmas card from Jaspar. His new owner told us that the family adored their little Pom and that only that day, Jaspar had helped himself to a box of Celebrations chocolates. The only evidence was empty sweet wrappers in his bed!