Our Rescue Dog Residents - 2010:

The Endangered Dogs Defence & Rescue Ltd is not able to rehome all of its rescue dogs and some with ‘special needs’ have become our ‘long term residents’ having a home with us for the rest of their days (some, not all, are listed below).

Not all rescue dogs are appealing, some are still hoping on a home, some old, some have behavioural problems which make them particularly difficult to rehome, and others may have been mistreated.

We have also cared for many dogs registered under the strict terms and conditions as laid down by the Dangerous Dogs Act legislation. For them life is bleak enough, never knowing the freedom to run without leash and muzzle restrictions, stigmatized and turned away unwanted and rejected.

You could help support one of the dogs listed below by sending a small ‘Gift Parcel’
please post to;

EDDR (state Dog’s Name), Post Office Box 1544, London W7 2ZB (Don’t forget your details so that we can acknowledge safe receipt.)

Our special thanks to the T.R.P.D Pet Craft Project members and their kind donations received by the rescue dogs below and those re-homed.

Maybe you would be interested in sponsoring a ‘special dog’ – we plan to offer our own ‘Sponsor a Special Dog’ option soon, please email us for details.

Lego: I’m an active 13 -15yr old cross Staffie x Terrier. I’m a right handful & give everyone a run for their money! The only time I ever sit still is to chew on my favourite toys, like my stuffed kongs. I don’t get on with other dogs & have been in and out of kennels all my life. I don't like my front legs being touched as this scares me and makes me shake a lot. I like soft bedding, dental chew bones & rawhide sticks.

Toby: I am a Shepherd cross neutered male. I have quite a selection of behavioural problems due to a poor upbringing and some horrible past encounters where i was chained out in a back garden during fireworks night-this was the worst experience for me, prior to coming to the safety of EDDR. I am very lively, energetic and love to play with some other dogs but not all. I enjoy long walks and have been undertaking training and socialisation to help me.

I have a food intolerance and need a specific diet, I hope to find a good home if someone experienced will give me a chance. I am very frightened of fireworks/bangs and need a lot of help to get through these times of year.

I'm not used to traffic and don't much like cycles but I do love a good game with all types of sturdy toys and puzzles to keep me occupied. I also like big chew bones and a warm bed.

Toby loves giant black 'Kongs' as long as it is stuffed!

Freddie:

I'm a Staffordshire Bull Terrier and about 12 years of age. I ended up in a stray dogs kennels as no one wanted me, my tail was amputated whilst in kennels as I chased it and it was infected and exploded. I was lucky to get a rescue place, a lady came to foster me to get me out of kennels as i was so unhappy, but she soon found out that i had quite a few problems-the main one being that i can't stop chasing my tail. With my age and constant tail chasing and barking there wasn't much hope for me, Amanda and Eugene at Endangered Dogs took me in to see if they could help with my problems.

It's taken nine months on the road to recover but they never gave up on me, i can never be rehomed as my day has to be managed-i can't cope with any attention from people, i love people and i'm fond of walks with my doggie friends too, but i've chased my tail for years and it's a hard habit to break, as soon as i get excited i start and then i don't know how to stop-i would spin until exhausted and collapsed, but lucky for me they've worked out what sets me off and how to help calm me down, i also take natural remedies to help me.

I love walks off lead through the field and chews they really help to relax me.

Amy is approximately six years of age and has no doubt suffered sustained heavy physical abuse inflicted from a person(s), she would dive to the floor and tremble when you even raised your arm to scratch your head, having been around bull breeds for over twenty years-we know that Amy has been broken mentally, in our opinion, the abuse would have been from a young age, prolonged and particularly heavy.

Amy has never shown any aggression and will slowly begin to trust you once she realises she isn’t going to be hurt, she has improved greatly and gained lots of confidence, meeting new people and other dogs, she has been spayed, fully inoculated, micro chipped and also had a dental whilst with us.

Amy will especially cling to one person and follow them everywhere, she enjoys clicker training (with the quieter clicker) but finds the one to one attention difficult to cope with, it seems too much for her to concentrate and she can quickly become overwhelmed, she lacks confidence but this is something we are slowly re-building over time. Running with her doggie friend and lots of treats as she has a very good appetite is her favourite pastime as is just sitting next you with her body pressed onto your leg, she likes to be reminded that she is now safe.

Amy Appeal Update - Rescue dog Amy continues to improve, thank you for your continued support!

BigBoy: His name suits him! BigBoy was also abandoned and ended up in the local authority dog pound, the Dog Warden contacted us and asked if we could take him to prevent him being put to sleep. Arrangements were made with the help of Brendan who has American Bulldogs. BigBoy then came to the EDDR and he is not able to be rehomed due to a general lack of socialisation in the past; he is typical of a 'yard dog' and still looks to passing vans for food. BigBoy is wary of raised voices and arms, he dislikes any baton shaped object and ducks to the ground, EDDR is working with him to overcome these fears. He has made many improvements and is now more familiar with moving vehicles, bikes etc realising that it’s not a game to try and chase them and meeting lots of new people, he loves people and will be best friends with anyone who has a few Bonio’s going spare.

BigBoy is staying with the EDDR and due to be neutered shortly, he is oversexed and it is hoped that neutering will help with this problem. BigBoy’s favourite is porridge stuffed kong for breakfast and a large chew in the afternoon. He has his eye on a giant sized knotted chew bone.

Blondie (aka Pagan) : Blondie is a Retriever cross, originally purchased from a Pet Shop at Christmas time, he was taken back in the New Year as the owner thought he didn’t look like a Retriever, was thin ('runty') and had ‘dangly’ or disformed legs, the owner was given a refund, Blondie went back to the pet shop and waited, he was then sold at a discount to his next buyer. Blondie lived with his second owner for almost a year but due to their work commitments he didn’t get much time and wasn’t doing too well.

He was brought to us and we soon discovered that he was under socialised, lacking in any confidence, pent up, hyperactive, another ‘Tarzan’ of the dog world he would throw himself into other dogs in a crude desperate attempt to make friends. Blondie also suffers from food intolerances, pictured here following his operation after he became ill; a small piece of dog toy was discovered in his stomach having been swallowed at some point. He does still love his toys to keep him occupied. Blondie has been neutered and chipped by EDDR.

Rodney: Rodney was found wandering by the Local Dog Warden, with wounds and still bleeding, he was taken to the local kennels and treated by the vet. No one ever came forward to claim him, he had suffered a single penetrating puncture to his shoulder, another one of similar size to the other side of his body, his penis was sliced along the length of it and his abdomen was also cut in a long straight line. Rodney is uncomfortable when approached head on and will lay flat down and tremble when first entering a room if he has been left alone, it has taken some time to reduce the intensity of this behaviour which became apparent once in his foster home. He continues to make progress slowly.

A behaviourist carried out a detailed examination and assessment. Rodney is a Bull Terrier x, he adores people once he gets to know them and has been good mixing with some other dogs. Rodney is under the care of the EDDR, he has been receiving lots of TLC and has recovered from his wounds. He was in isolation until he recovered from Kennel Cough. Has been neutered, fully vaccinated and micro chipped. Rodney has been doing very well with his training and was in an EDDR foster home where he was able to stay, but his foster home was not able to keep him long term due to personal illness, Rodney is back with EDDR, it has been a long road to recovery for him.

He is very lucky to be alive and his injuries have not resulted in any long term physical damage. Rodney is neutered, chipped and vaccinated. Rodney is currently being fostered in Cornwall for the Summer!

Nellie:

Nellie is an American Bulldog, she came into rescue with her unwanted brothers and sisters. Nellie was the last one (someone has to be last) in the litter to find a home which then had to be cancelled as Nellie became ill with a condition where she couldn't stop bleeding, following several veterinary examinations and tests the cause of the bleeding was eventually discovered and Nellie was diagnosed with a severe case of Lungworm infection, which is potentially fatal if not treated in time.

Nellie has stayed with EDDR and is still undergoing a treatment program and monitoring. Nellie has been spayed, chipped and fully vaccinated by EDDR, she loves sturdy chew bones, if you would like to support Nellie-please send in a small donation towards her lungworm treatment.

Dobey:

The Captain, Dobey is a 4 year old Doberman/Rottweiler mix. Originally from a scrap yard, where he had to sleep out rough and find scraps to stay alive, Dobey had quite a lot of catching up to do having never been out into the world. He has been great with helping other rescue dogs as he seems to put them at ease and is especially good with rescued pups, although where he gained his cool dog teaching skills is a mystery!

Dobey is a big lad who doesn't cope with traffic and built up areas. He does love his blankets and some soft bedding!

Sweetie:

Collie X Shepherd, six years. Sweetie doesn't do built up areas or traffic.

Now best friends with Blondie! Sweetie is affectionate and is pictured here waiting on a kong being thrown-she adores them.

Please also visit our 'how you can help' page.

Doggie Wish List - 2010:

Large rawhide chew bones, chocolate flavoured nylabones
Dental chews, we go through a lot of these
Sturdy toys all shapes and types

Giant/Large sized flexi lead
Strong plain leather collars (18-22 inches)

Ear cleaner
Mild coat shampoo/conditioner

Blankets/bedding especially for winter – can collect in some areas

Synoquin joint tablets, loading or maintenance strength

Cod Liver Oil tablets
Garlic tablets for the ones who avoid it in their meals

Rescue Remedy-BACH

Giant Black Kongs as ours are worn out.

As some of our dogs are in kennels-durable large chews are very important to them.

Canine CD – music to help calm-donated CD received - thank you!

Dog heat pads - EDDR has received a very kind donation of 6 large electric heat pads - thank you!

Or maybe you could make a small donation using PayPal or by sending EDDR a cheque.

If you wish to make a donation on line please click here to use PayPal our email address is: mail@endangereddogs.co.uk

All donations are gratefully received and go directly towards helping a dog.