Orla’s Barking Mad Foster

18/12/2023

Anyone missing this poor little 1 found in the Newtownhamiltion area please get in contact with myself of the Pets Lost and Found Co. Armagh please either to get them home or a safe place to stay

17/12 AF

Anyone recognise this wee 1? Found Newtownhamilton area (B)

10/12/2023

🐶❤️URGENTLY NEED FOSTER HOMES❤️🐶

can you offer a dog a foster home for the next month or two -Adoption applications also welcome -pm us leaving details of family life other pets etc
FOSTERING SAVES TWO LIVES ❤️❤️🐶🐶

06/12/2023

The perfect distance to start reactive work.

10 metres ?
20 metres ?
35 metres ?
95 metres ?

I am often asked how far away should a reactive dog be from a trigger to start changing their emotional response.
It CANNOT be measured by metres.

It is measured by your dogs emotional state.
Your dogs body language IS the key to finding a perfect starting point.....no matter what your dogs trigger is.

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06/12/2023

Poor Nova these breeds are fantastic pets people assume they need a lot of excerise, but a quick 20-30min walk and a good run and they just want to laz about all day.
She deserves her forever home after 2 years in rescue!!😔if there is any kind person who could offer this girl a lovely comfy bed she will reward you with more love than you could ever imagine. Just contact All about Greyhounds Rehoming NI

05/12/2023

Never a dull moment with these cheeky divils 🤦‍♀️😂🐾💖🥰

04/12/2023

Taken from “The friendly pet nurse”

Recently there has been a few incidents we’ve been made aware of due to owners carelessness and dogs being off lead 🤦‍♀️

You need to realise that just because your wee dog is friendly and wouldn’t harm another dog, you may approach an on lead dog who is reactive and when your dog approaches they may not be greeted so kindly!

It is up to you to advocate for your dog and keep them safe! Be a responsible owner! Do not make assumptions and keep your dog on a lead for everyone’s safety! 🥰

❤️

02/12/2023

This is happening all over the north and south of Ireland stop breeding puppy’s when there are a massive number ending up in rescue centres due to neglect and numerous other serious issues, it’s just soul destroying 💔❤️‍🩹💔❤️‍🩹

02/12/2023

I’ve owned this cross before years ago, they are an amazing dog & will make someone a very loyal & intelligent little shadow, 💖💙🐾🐾

These four beautiful babies, are seeking their loving forever homes. Northern and Southern Ireland only. Pepper,Percy, Pepsi and Parker are 11 week old Rottweiler x German Shepherd. They can live with kids, dogs and other animals. They will grow to be large as adults. They will require all basic puppy training and would be best with someone home most of the time initally to help them settle in. A home with another dog is preferred, but not essential. If you are interested in reading more about them or to apply, click on the link:
https://www.petadoptionwebsite.com/rescue/paws-and-people

02/12/2023

Patience and time take it all nice and slow 👌🥰

Too much too soon WILL cause issues.
It is a really common occurrence with newly adopted dogs.

Congratulations on your new dog.
I know you want to take them to the beach, the pet store and your café....however can I ask for a few minutes so I can explain just what your dog has gone through.....and why you need to take the next few weeks SLOW.
Your new dog has had it's whole world turned upside down.
They don't know you.
They don't know if they can trust you.
They don't know if they are with you for an hour or forever.
They may have been in various scary places.
Other houses, rescues, the pound and likely ALL of these in the past few days or weeks.
Your dog has stress hormones surging through their brain, they are STRESSED....they need to decompress, they need STABILITY in their environment and from you.
They need time with you and their new environment.
They need to know that the tree outside may rustle against the house and that's OK.
They need to know that those normal creaky noises in your house are OK and that at 3.45 the neighbours bang their door shut.
They need to know when it rains that tapping sound is OK.
They need to know that when the door opens they won't be moved somewhere else again.
They need to trust that YOU are safe even when you have had a bad day, you will still give them food and that they can close their eyes around you.
You know what your good intentions are with your new dog, your dog however has NO idea what is happening.....only that everything has changed and it is scary.
They do NOT need other new environments yet. Take it SLOW.
Dogs that have just been adopted need TIME. There is no need to rush out the next day and take them to all the places you want to go with them.....They need the opposite.
Let them decompress, let them inspect a new area of your house or yard every day or two. Walk them up and down outside your house for a few days (and only there), let them sniff, and sniff some more. Let them p*e freely.....it may be boring for you, but not for your dog. They need to know what is happening around them and they learn that through their nose, eyes and ears.
They NEED this.
They need to learn to TRUST you.
The long walks can wait, the café will still be there in a few weeks and you can visit the pet shop alone until they are ready.
Your bond together is the MOST important thing to concentrate on right now.
You will never regret taking it slow and it can save your dog and yourself from making the very same mistakes that can lead to people rehoming in the first place.
All the very best with your new dog.

02/12/2023

01/12/2023

Yeppp that’s me all over 🤦‍♀️😂🐾💖💖💖

I talk to my dog like…🐾💜💜

01/12/2023

I’ve been saying this for years, patience and understanding are what they need 🐾💖💙🐾

This week I wrote about a study that found that 34% of dog guardians in Denmark say their dog has a behaviour issue. One question I've had about the study is whether these results apply more to dogs who have been rehomed and the answer is no. The study used a representative sample, so that 34% is an accurate number for dog guardians in Denmark as a whole. The scientists did look at the age of acquisition of the dog, i.e. whether acquired as a puppy, young dog, or adult dog, and that made no difference to the likelihood of having a behaviour problem. You can read the full post on my blog or substack, and sign up to make sure you get future posts.

01/12/2023

01/12/2023

3 spoiled girls Thanks Mel & Dog leap animal charity & all involved yous are all amazing

30/11/2023

1st time she’s lay on the floor from she has arrived ☺️ comfort levels are definitely improving in leaps and bounds 💖

30/11/2023

3 of them just crack me up!!🤣
3 Best Girls anyone could have 🐾🐾🐾💖💖💖 (fire to be lit 🤦‍♀️)

30/11/2023

Update new home confirmed 😊

FOSTER/NEW HOME needed for this wee angel.
She was found dumped in the country emaciated and wounds on her wee body. Fosters cannot keep her due to landlord issues.
She's around 8months old

She's doing so well now and is a lovely natured girl, needs to gain confidence wearing a lead but will get there. Is good with other calmer dogs.

Can anyone offer this wee lady a space?

29/11/2023

Our very 1st rescue foster dog arrived a few weeks back it’s amazing how resilient these animals are what 7months of kindness, compassion & love can accomplish is amazing this gorgeous girl deserves it all after her start in life. Dog leap animal charity yous are amazing 🥰🐾💖🐶

25/11/2023

Fact!!

18/11/2023

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

16/11/2023

🤣🤣 I’m not the only looney out there then 🤣🤣 I feel a little better now 🫣🤦‍♀️😂

15/11/2023

14/11/2023

The newest addition our foster girl Miss Bess the Lurcher X🐾💖🐶 this girl is amazing after all she’s been through the love she has to give is next to none!! Dogs are amazing how resilient and forgiving they are she has every right to hate the world but she’s the complete opposite amazing amazing gentle giant!!