Anyone heard of this rescue?

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Just browsing google, lost my three year old collie on Friday still numb but know I can't be without a dog.

Was thinking a spaniel as had them before and love the breed, would prefer a pup as got the six month old labxcollie and the 8year collie (and the 14 year old ckc that just keeps going :D)

Thoughts on any recuse to look at will be welcome
 
Slightlyconfused said:
http://www.pupsneedinghomes.co.uk/index.html

Just browsing google, lost my three year old collie on Friday still numb but know I can't be without a dog.

Was thinking a spaniel as had them before and love the breed, would prefer a pup as got the six month old labxcollie and the 8year collie (and the 14 year old ckc that just keeps going :D)

Thoughts on any recuse to look at will be welcome
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Personally, I wouldn't use them, there are a few things that I would want to have checked out first. I don't see a charity number anywhere (not sure if it's necessary, but I like to see a rescue as being a registered charity) - and I also think it's a bit suspicious that they ask for a "minimum suggested donation of £200" but expect you to spay/neuter at your own cost? That's very unusual in the rescues that I have looked into. Importing 'rescues' from Ireland is also makes me think twice, there are so many dogs in need of a good home in this country. (As a caveat, I'll add that they may very well be a good rescue, but from having a quick look at their website, I would personally steer clear. )

Whereabouts are you? People offered me lots of suggestions for Scotland/NE England not so long ago.
 
numptynoelle said:
Personally, I wouldn't use them, there are a few things that I would want to have checked out first. I don't see a charity number anywhere (not sure if it's necessary, but I like to see a rescue as being a registered charity) - and I also think it's a bit suspicious that they ask for a "minimum suggested donation of £200" but expect you to spay/neuter at your own cost? That's very unusual in the rescues that I have looked into. Importing 'rescues' from Ireland is also makes me think twice, there are so many dogs in need of a good home in this country. (As a caveat, I'll add that they may very well be a good rescue, but from having a quick look at their website, I would personally steer clear. )

Whereabouts are you? People offered me lots of suggestions for Scotland/NE England not so long ago.
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Thank you, I'm in beds/herts and bucks borders.
 
Slightlyconfused, I am so so sorry to see that you lost your three year old collie last week - not surprising you are in shock still. x x
 
So sorry to hear of your loss, can make it all seem very out of kilter even when you still have other dogs :(

I don't know that rescue in a different area, but looks fairly standard to me, decent application questions, homecheck & neutering/spaying dogs that are old enough. Would see if they contract you to return dog to them if it circumstances change anytime in future. they have a FB page so perhaps you can try to get a feel for them, if they appear supportive to adopters & ask questions.

Many small rescues aren't registered charities probably because they don't meet the criteria or income needed to be one. I'm sure rescue our lurcher came from isn't but its long established

If they're homing puppies its not that unusual that they go out on a contract to neuter/spay at certain age (often 6months or as per vets advice) and it to be at adopters expense. Tbh that would be same situation if buying a puppy from a breeder & chances are would've paid more than the adoption fee/donation . I've noticed it does tend to be slightly higher adoption fees in south probably as vets cost more that way.
 
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If you wanted another collie i know of a rescue where they have a litter a few weeks old, pm me if interested
 
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