Animal Shelters/Pet Rescue Centers......
Discussion
Just been reading the "Living Without Pet Insurance" Thread, and it suddenly lit bulb in my head 
that reminded me that I am looking for a Dog, but I have no idea where to find them.
Not wanting to pay 'Puppy' prices (my boss's dog had a litter of German Shepherds recently, each one sold for £300+. F*ck....That.
)
But I remember when I was a nipper (god I sound like my ageing Dad
) visiting the Wood Green Animal Shelters that can be found around East Anglia. The one I used to visit regular was near Royston but I can't for the life of me remember the name, and there is also one at Godmanchester, near Huntingdon just off the A14.
But, they aren't much use to me living here in cold wet, and foggy Scotland.
I've searched Google and ended up trawling through pages and pages about some phsycopathic halfwit doctor in some remote American settlement who has worked out the reasons behind animal abuse and the ways to combat it. And then some more about authors who think they know what they are talking about, just about got themselves published at some small time, dodgy run-by-a-gangster-as-a-legitimate-business-so-as-to-hide-money-gained-through-prositution/drugs-etc publishing house, and have had such an ego boost, have decided to build a web page and tell the world that they can think up shite and put it on paper!
So now it's time to turn to my trusty life advisor, PHLand.
Where in scotland can I find a rescue center that I can 'rescue' a dog from?
Don't want a Puppy, they may be cute, but cuteness is usually followed by shite, and I don't have time for shite! Also don't have time to train it, hence the reason for getting a rescue dog, or a ex Seeing Dog. And I don't mean a dog that has gone blind
Anyone able to offer any assistance?!
Cheers
Stuart!
that reminded me that I am looking for a Dog, but I have no idea where to find them. Not wanting to pay 'Puppy' prices (my boss's dog had a litter of German Shepherds recently, each one sold for £300+. F*ck....That.
) But I remember when I was a nipper (god I sound like my ageing Dad
) visiting the Wood Green Animal Shelters that can be found around East Anglia. The one I used to visit regular was near Royston but I can't for the life of me remember the name, and there is also one at Godmanchester, near Huntingdon just off the A14. But, they aren't much use to me living here in cold wet, and foggy Scotland.
I've searched Google and ended up trawling through pages and pages about some phsycopathic halfwit doctor in some remote American settlement who has worked out the reasons behind animal abuse and the ways to combat it. And then some more about authors who think they know what they are talking about, just about got themselves published at some small time, dodgy run-by-a-gangster-as-a-legitimate-business-so-as-to-hide-money-gained-through-prositution/drugs-etc publishing house, and have had such an ego boost, have decided to build a web page and tell the world that they can think up shite and put it on paper!
So now it's time to turn to my trusty life advisor, PHLand.
Where in scotland can I find a rescue center that I can 'rescue' a dog from?
Don't want a Puppy, they may be cute, but cuteness is usually followed by shite, and I don't have time for shite! Also don't have time to train it, hence the reason for getting a rescue dog, or a ex Seeing Dog. And I don't mean a dog that has gone blind
Anyone able to offer any assistance?!
Cheers
Stuart!
Of absolutely no help what so ever, but can strongly recommend Wood Green Animal shelter - got my three cats from them and have been wonderful. Helpful, generous and keen to follow up on placements. Nice people too... But, they are in Cambridgeshire so of no help there at all...
www.woodgreen.org.uk/index2.htm
What you can do is call them and ask. They take / transfer animals within the charities wherever possible. So chances are they know of a place in Scotland.
Cheers,
Paul
www.woodgreen.org.uk/index2.htm
What you can do is call them and ask. They take / transfer animals within the charities wherever possible. So chances are they know of a place in Scotland.
Cheers,
Paul
Might be worth trying the National Canine Defence League - they've got centres in West Calder and Dumfries (although the latter is evidently due to close shortly, so may not have too many dogs left to choose from?)
www.ncdl.org.uk/rehomingcentres.asp?structureid=33 for a map of where they are.
Let us know how you get on!
www.ncdl.org.uk/rehomingcentres.asp?structureid=33 for a map of where they are.
Let us know how you get on!
ers next door 
The GF's cousin needs a home for their 4 month old Lab/Collie cross, the stupid tw@ts bought a dog whilst living in the 5th floor of a high rise. Going for a pee means a ride in the lift and they didn't realise it would be so much hassle.......durrrr
IF you want it, she's yours, in Leeds though so probably not.
Anyway, there should be loads of rescue centres somewhere near you just look in the Yellow pages or try www.yell.com.
Good luck and good on ya for rescueing, it amazes me how many people go out and spend £250 plus on a puppy when the rescue centres are bursting at the seams.
We've got 2 rescue dogs BTW, both from the NCDL, love em to bits.
IF you want it, she's yours, in Leeds though so probably not.
Anyway, there should be loads of rescue centres somewhere near you just look in the Yellow pages or try www.yell.com.
Good luck and good on ya for rescueing, it amazes me how many people go out and spend £250 plus on a puppy when the rescue centres are bursting at the seams.
We've got 2 rescue dogs BTW, both from the NCDL, love em to bits.
Our cat came from Arthurshiel Rescue Centre in St. Boswells. A search would find their website. They have a lot of dogs. Call and speak to Shona. She and her husband Tom run it. Nicer people you would seldom meet. He is a dog trainer. The famous spaniel "Useless" on the TV programme was one of Tom's dogs. They have a real need to find homes for dogs as they are about the only Rescue in the Scottish Borders and consequently are inundated. If you call Shona tell her that "Ali G" (our cat) sent you. He was hand reared by Shona from 4 days old as an abandoned kitten, living in her house, so she is very fond of him. That gives you an idea of the dedication they have, and I am always keen to promote their cause. Despite the problem of numbers they will only give out an animal if they are utterly convinced it is going to the right home, so do not be deterred by the grilling !! Good luck, and well done for taking the rescue route for your pet.
Seems that the Dumfries and Galloway NCDL centre is relocating, but don't have anywhere yet. Hmm, Helpfull!
Dave, sounds appealing, but 4 months is too young. Sorry mate. Hope you get her a nice home soon though.
I notice your all praising the Rescue route. I wouldn't go any other way. A famous slogan used by the NCDL for years is "A Dog is for life, not just for christmas". Dogs deserve a life as well, being (this is a harsh word) imprisoned in an animal shelter for years on end isn't a nice way to live. Though I have to say that all the staff at these centres are truely dedicated to giving these animals the best lives that they can, given the confines of the environment in which they live, which should be commended
As dave said, these centres are bursting at the seems, if I take one dog away from one centre, thats one dog less for the staff to look after, and more time they can spend looking after those dogs that have been so badly mistreated that they can't be rehomed until of course, some other spoilt 8 year old decides that she doesn't like the dog daddy bought her for christmas, so it ends up in the hands of Wood Green/Battersea/NCDL
Such a shame....
Dave, sounds appealing, but 4 months is too young. Sorry mate.
Hope you get her a nice home soon though. I notice your all praising the Rescue route. I wouldn't go any other way. A famous slogan used by the NCDL for years is "A Dog is for life, not just for christmas". Dogs deserve a life as well, being (this is a harsh word) imprisoned in an animal shelter for years on end isn't a nice way to live. Though I have to say that all the staff at these centres are truely dedicated to giving these animals the best lives that they can, given the confines of the environment in which they live, which should be commended
As dave said, these centres are bursting at the seems, if I take one dog away from one centre, thats one dog less for the staff to look after, and more time they can spend looking after those dogs that have been so badly mistreated that they can't be rehomed
until of course, some other spoilt 8 year old decides that she doesn't like the dog daddy bought her for christmas, so it ends up in the hands of Wood Green/Battersea/NCDL Such a shame....
I have re-homed two dogs both from rescue centres.
I also sponser a dog that cannot be re-homed due to personality defects through the NCDL (hopefully this charitible work will come good during the personnal tax return holiday).
As the NCDL won't put any healthy dog down there are lots of dogs that cannot simply be re-homed due to having being treated to badly or being bad with men / women / children et al, The NCDL ask for sponsers for these guys so as they can keep them and look after them without it effecting their other charitable work.
I also sponser a dog that cannot be re-homed due to personality defects through the NCDL (hopefully this charitible work will come good during the personnal tax return holiday).
As the NCDL won't put any healthy dog down there are lots of dogs that cannot simply be re-homed due to having being treated to badly or being bad with men / women / children et al, The NCDL ask for sponsers for these guys so as they can keep them and look after them without it effecting their other charitable work.
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