The Halfway Dog House

01/02/2025

👀 MONTLY VET BILL.

please help if you can.

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🐶Adrian Lyons
11-04-48
20202860

01/02/2025

Still numbers left to win this amazing prize

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01/02/2025

Here is an update of what’s been happening at Halfway Dog House, what dogs are available & what we are in desperate need of. 🙏

I’ll start with the sad things, move on to the depressing things & then cheer you up with positive things.

Sad things that happened this month, we lost big Bruno to rainbow bridge, his joints just being far too gone due to old age. He was the happiest big lump & I’m privileged to have had him in my family if only for a short time. Next was finding a dead dog on the beach & all the drama that went with it. 😢 We have asked to have both these dogs cremated & returned in a scatter tube so we can lay them to rest properly.

The bit that no one ever likes to discuss money….🤦‍♀️ I should really say the lack of money tho. We hate coming on with the begging bowl out but without support we can’t rescue dogs in need. We are self funded, ALL our money comes from supporters hence why we have to ask every month. So please what ever you can afford means so much.
Even donating the price of that coffee or pint you were going to buy today would amazing. 🤩

If your prefer to buy something then we have an Amazon wish list with treats and dog food on it both of which we are running low on now. We try to always give the dogs in kennels a few long lasting treats throughout the day to break the boredom when we are unable to be with them.

Now on to the happier things, all the materials we were able to order for our new kennels & runs arrived and we have made start on getting them up. These will be much better for dogs in our care, allowing even more room & warmer kennel space. We will be posting a list shortly of the bits and bobs we will still need to complete this.

But finally the best news of the month, is that 5 pups, 5 dogs found there forever homes and our long term resident of Millie is away on foster with the view to adopt.

While rescue is hard work, maddening & down right heart breaking at times. It’s worth it when you look at photos like this off Millie cosy and happy.

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🐶Adrian Lyons
11-04-48
20202860

01/02/2025

So this should really go without saying but some people just don’t understand it yet. Every rescue knows their own dogs better than anyone.
Just because you message liking the look of a dog or the sound of a dog doesn’t necessarily mean they’re a suitable match for you or your circumstances.
There will also maybe be people better suited to the dog 🐶
Do not be coming on to the page yapping and making up stories because we wouldn’t give you the dog you wanted. We try to match each dog with each individual application so no that might not mean you get matched with a dog you wanted.
If you have low fences or don’t have a secure garden that will limit you greatly.
If you live in a small flat with only stairs to access a garden then you’re not going to be suited to a young puppy or large breed dog.
We make these decisions based on the dogs to get them their forever homes, we aren’t going to lose sleep at night if we hurt your feelings for saying no!
Each application is different so it’s absolutely not a “one size fits all” thing and massively depends on the experience of the individual too!

We LOVE saying YES and have done so where others said no!

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31/01/2025

🤷‍♀️ How is little Sweep still here?!?!?

I am honestly completely shocked and surprised that no one has offered him a forever home yet. 😢

He is 9 weeks old, super cute, a rottie x standard bully and loves everyone he meets.

Sweep has been loved, well socialised around humans and daily life in a home, socialised with dogs of various sizes and is doing well with toilet training. He has been wormed regularly, vaccinated and now just needs his forever home.

Being so Sweep can live with children with dog savvy parents and could even be taught to live along side cats if proper inductions where carries out.

Before you apply we ask that you please consider ALL the things, Have you time for a puppy? Can you afford a puppy? Are you willing to train a puppy? Are you willing to give him or her as much time as is needed to settle Etc

Please also note that rehoming fees will apply. If you’re not in position to rehome a dog please consider supporting us by buying something from our Amazon wish list-rescue dog deserve a treat or two. 😋

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30/01/2025

⭐️This is the gorgeous Pepper who has been surrendered to us due to a change in circumstances and as you can see, she has very bad cherry eye in both eyes. 😢

She is booked into the vet to have these fixed and also be spayed at the same time this week.

If you can contribute to the cost of this we would be very grateful. 🙏 Our current vet bill is over £2000+ with our last appeal raising just £80.

Please see our links below.

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http://PayPal.me/halfwaydoghouse

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🐶Adrian Lyons
11-04-48
20202860

30/01/2025

⭐️FOSTER APPEAL FOR BRUNO

Bruno is a french bull dog who is around 3 years old. He loves his cuddles and likes to have all the attention while your with him.

He is booked into the vets next week for a check up, microchip, vaccination and to be neutered so we would love a home for him to recover in. 🏡

Should you wish to apply then please PM the page for more information.

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30/01/2025

⭐️REHOMING APPEAL SWEEP AND SOO

They are 9 week old, super cute, rottie x standard bully.

Both Soo & her brother Sweep been loved, well socialised around humans and daily life in a home, wormed regularly and are ready for their forever home now.

Both have received their first vaccination and are microchipped.

They are well socialised with other dogs, settle well at night, and will make the perfect family pet. Being so young they could even be taught to live along side cats.

Before you apply we ask that you please consider ALL the things, Have you time for a puppy? Can you afford a puppy? Are you willing to train a puppy? Are you willing to give him or her as much time as is needed to settle Etc

Please also note that rehoming fees will apply. If you’re not in position to rehome a dog please consider supporting us by buying something from our Amazon wish list-rescue dog deserve a treat or two. 😋

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https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/DB9WIR9L2QDZ?ref_=wl_share

29/01/2025

UPDATE AS PROMISED ON DEAD DOG FOUND ON BEACH.

A lot of you have been asking for an update on this boy understandably.

We were contacted by a few people who claim to know who owned the dog but they did not wish to reveal the owners name.

What we do know thanks to a “friend of the family” is that he was called Ronson. He is chipped to a breeder and the chip has never been updated.

Ronson was around 3 years old and apparently a well loved family pet who they just felt they couldn’t keep anymore due to the ban. It is claimed he was humanly euthanised and then buried on the beach with the storm then washing him up.
Is this true?? We don’t know as the person who seemed to know most about this has now stopped contacting us unfortunately 😢

Where does that leave us….Ronson is being cremated tomorrow by our vets, so he can finally be at peace and we will leave in their capable hands.

🪦 Rest in peace big man 🐶❤️

29/01/2025

‼️‼️Southern Ireland XL bully type owners please be aware you have two days to secure an exemption for your XL bully! They will be at risk of seizure or being put to sleep if you don’t have a valid exemption completed! ‼️‼️

⚠️ Urgent: For ALL XL Bully Owners

If you own an XL Bully you MUST register for a Certificate of Exemption BEFORE the 1st February 2025.

The certificate means you can keep your XL Bully at a particular location until the end of their natural life.

Visit link to find out what you need to do ➡️ https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/e5d55-xl-bully-ban-ireland/

❗️NEUTERING
If your XL Bully (male or female) is not neutered you MUST book a neutering appointment BEFORE the 1st of February 2025. Please make sure you have booked your neutering appointment with your vet.

If you live in the Dublin area the DSPCA Mobile Vet Clinic can support owners of XL bullies to neuter your dog but you must register before the 1st of February to confirm eligibility.

Register with the DSPCA Mobile Vet Clinic ➡️ https://www.dspca.ie/mobile-vet-clinic/

29/01/2025

⭐️Sweep is only one left from the litter. All his brothers and sister are off to their new homes and they he don’t understand why no one has picked him. He is 9 week old, super cute, rottie x standard bully. He has been loved, well socialised around humans and daily life in a home, wormed regularly and is ready for his forever home now. He has received his first vaccination and is microchipped. Sweep is well socialised with other dogs, settles well at night, and will make the perfect family pet. Before you apply we ask that you please consider ALL the things, Have you time for a puppy? Can you afford a puppy? Are you willing to train a puppy? Are you willing to give him or her as much time as is needed to settle Etc Please also note that rehoming fees will apply. If you’re not in position to rehome a dog please consider supporting us by buying something from our Amazon wish list-rescue dog deserve a treat or two. 😋🐶💜 https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/DB9WIR9L2QDZ?ref_=wl_share

28/01/2025

Would you like the chance to have one of these absolutely incredible portraits of your beloved pet 👩‍🎨

Chloe Simms Portraiture has kindly donated a hand drawn portrait to be won, all to raise money for The Halfway Doghouse❤️

As you know we are a family run rescue who really need help right now, so please help us help all of the incredible dogs in our care🤞🏻

You can purchase a number/numbers from
1-100 £2 per number via the PayPal link below 👇🏻

[email protected] ( friends & family)

Please comment paid along with your chosen number/numbers and good luck 🙊

Please be mindful to check the comments before you pick a number as it may already be taken and not updated as of yet ☺️

Caitlin is organising this fundraiser so you will see her name in comments replying to you 💕

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26/01/2025

Please be aware that the following post may be disturbing or triggering for some people.

What we saw tonight was totally heartbreaking and someone, somewhere has to be missing this boy. Going by his condition he was loved at some stage recently.

We will release photos tomorrow once he has been scanned by our vets and update with any further information.

Not one of the nicer sides of dog rescue. 😢

The body of a large dog, possibly an XL bully type dog, has been recovered from the beach at White Park Bay.

The body of the large breed dog, believed to weigh up to 50 kilos, was found earlier today and has since been taken into the care of local rescue Halfway Dog House.

Appealing for any potential owner to come forward, an official from the Halfway Dog House said they will be taking the sadly demised animal to the vets to ascertain if he is chipped.

“We’re going to take him our usual vets at Firmount in Antrim who are brilliant and hopefully, they’ll be able to tell us how this big guy died.

“If he’s chipped we should be able to track down the owner too and find out what happened to the dog.

“There wasn’t anything blatantly obvious wrong with the dog who was covered sand but appeared to have a grey or merle coloured coat.

“When he was first found he had a large, gold-looking chain around his neck but by the time we got there, the chain had disappeared but someone is bound to know who he is and who he belonged to.

“We just couldn’t leave him there - that just would not be fair or decent on him.”

Copy by Paul Higgins

26/01/2025

Well done Cathy Moran!!
Winning name ARCHIE💕💕🐾

24/01/2025

⭐️REHOMING APPEAL FOR SCAMPI & SWEEP

These little guys are the only 2 left from the litter. All their brothers and their sister are off to their new homes tomorrow and they just don’t understand why no one has picked them.

There are 8 week old, super cute, rottie x standard bully.

These pups have been loved, well socialised around humans and daily life in a home, wormed regularly and will be ready for their forever homes from tomorrow. They will have received their first vaccination and be microchipped.

Before you apply we ask that you please consider ALL the things, Have you time for a puppy? Can you afford a puppy? Are you willing to train a puppy? Are you willing to give him or her as much time as is needed to settle Etc

Please also note that rehoming fees will apply.

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24/01/2025

ALL SOLD
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Let's fill another name card towards the care of the dogs💕

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