9 staffie dogs running out of time on death row

[Caroline]

Are there any rescues or private homes who can take a staffy or staffy cross please?

Doris Banham Dog Rescue (http://dogsos.co.uk/) are trying to get 9 staffy type dogs off death row. Time is running very short. Doris Banham are totally full up and can't accomodate them, but their volunteers can transport them anywhere in the country.

Full story and details at: rescuepet.org

Please help if you can

[debutante]

up for these little dogs

[thewondersquirrel]

Up for the pups.

Hope they find homes soon.

[heidi]

I really hope they find good homes. It's so sad that so many Staffies end up in rescue centres. The ones I know are really lovely dogs.

[bramblesmum]

I wish i could will ask all friends tomorrow good luck little ones

[gemmamarygold]

No room at the inn I'm afraid. I'd love to have added another staffy to our pack but we just don't have the space.

[johnstubbs]

I have emails offering a foster home to any of thwm which are dog friendly as I have 3 other, to try and buy them a bit of time, can anyone else do the same, I have also posted this on other dog forums, could anyone who is a member of a dog forum also do the same, they more people who know about these poor dogs the better.

Sheli

[Cheryl Walmsley]

are these dogs on dogpages?

[Caroline]

Sheli,

I don't think they are dog friendly unfortunately. Because they are in a pound and not a rescue centre, they haven't been fully assessed.

Any fosters would have to eaither have no other dogs or to be sure they can keep the foster staffie seperate, at least at first.

Many thanks to all who have tried to help. I know Trudie has had some offers in the last 24 hours and we are trying to work out a solution for each of the dogs.

Please keep the offers of help coming in, because there are still at least 5 dogs without somewhere to go yet.

[johnstubbs]

aww no that a shame, I have put this on 2 dog forum I go on a staffy one and a Lurcher one, I also googled staffordshire rescues and have email a couple. I would love winston, I cried at his sad face, I want give him such a cuddle

Sheli

p.s just had a thought Paul O'Grady loves this breed maybe try and contact his people.

[jackiedo]

will homers need to pay the kennel fee?

[Caroline]

No - the rescue is asking for foster homes and rescue places. No fees involved and transport can be arranged. For fosters, the dogs would be rehomed on from the foster home, or the fosterer can later arrange to adopt if things are working out well and they want to keep the dog.

Are you able to help?

[Caroline]

Aug 16, 2008 11:44:53 GMT 1 johnstubbs said:

aww no that a shame, I have put this on 2 dog forum I go on a staffy one and a Lurcher one, I also googled staffordshire rescues and have email a couple. I would love winston, I cried at his sad face, I want give him such a cuddle

Sheli

Thanks for emailing them Sheli - you're a star! Winston touched my heart too. Poor lad has clearly been beaten up and is so traumatised he is emotionally numb. Apparently he just stands there, looking sad and not wagging his tail. Fortunately, I just heard that a lady with a boarding kennel is going to take him. Apparently she really looks after her dogs and gives them a really nice time. Hopefully Winston will get his spirit back with good care and a lot of love.

[johnstubbs]

Aug 16, 2008 12:21:37 GMT 1 Caroline said:

Aug 16, 2008 11:44:53 GMT 1 johnstubbs said:

aww no that a shame, I have put this on 2 dog forum I go on a staffy one and a Lurcher one, I also googled staffordshire rescues and have email a couple. I would love winston, I cried at his sad face, I want give him such a cuddle

Sheli

Thanks for emailing them Sheli - you're a star! Winston touched my heart too. Poor lad has clearly been beaten up and is so traumatised he is emotionally numb. Apparently he just stands there, looking sad and not wagging his tail. Fortunately, I just heard that a lady with a boarding kennel is going to take him. Apparently she really looks after her dogs and gives them a really nice time. Hopefully Winston will get his spirit back with good care and a lot of love.

Its not a problem, I own a staffy and know how amazing they are. I am so pleased Winston is ok, I am sure with some TLC he will learn to love and be happy again. I really hope the rest find homes too. Sadly this is the future of this breed beacuse of over breeding, I wish there was more that could be done.

Sheli

[maxim]

I have emailed, may beable to take one on.