PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND ONLY APPLY IF YOU CAN OFFER A HOME TO BOTH DOGS AS A PAIR - YOU WILL NEED EASY CLEAN FLOORS AS THEY ARE NOT HOUSETRAINED
Flynn is a 13yr old male westie and Harriet is a 15yr old terrier cross female, they are both neutered, microchipped, flea and worm treated. In agreement with our vets we have chosen not to vaccinate at their ages but they have had full bloods checked which are all good and both have had extensive dentals with many teeth removed. They have a clean bill of health given their ages and will be rehomed with 5 weeks free pet insurance.
Flynn and Harriet found themselves in a sad situation, they have always lived together in the same home and been very much loved but sadly as their owners got older, one needed to go into residential care and then some time later the remaining owner passed away. Sadly as we see in lots of situations like this where people are struggling to care for themselves, they had also struggled with the care of the dogs and when they were removed by the police and taken to a local vets they were in a real state.
Both dogs were filthy and matted, they were running with fleas and whilst Flynn just had a dirty saliva stained coat poor Harriet had an open wound and skin infection where she had been chewing at herself. Both dogs had severe dental disease and badly overgrown nails, with poor Flynn having 4 nails curled round and growing into his pad which was so painful for him. On arrival we immediately groomed them and clipped their nails then got them to our vets for their dental work. Now recovered they are feeling so much better and have been doing brilliantly.
Flynn is a very typical westie in many ways, he is generally a happy quite sociable boy, he can find his voice at times but isnt a particularly vocal boy but whilst he is ok with a little stoke and a fuss he will not tolerate being manhandled around his legs or feet, having his mouth checked etc by either an owner or vet, he will try and bite if you try to touch his feet etc so clipping his embedded nails was a challenge. He was however pretty good being groomed.
Harriet is a sweet girl, she is much more amenable being handled, groomed etc and poses no issue, she is incredibly bonded to Flynn and looks for him all the time, she may have some early dementia as she can sometimes appear a little "lost" but other times she is as bright as a button and has certainly improved massively since arriving with us
Both dogs are loving their food now their mouths feel so much more comfortable for them, they also have joint supplements and salmon oil for their coats which are massively improved.
Flynn is a sprighly lad for his age, he loves a good walk and a run around in our paddock, Harriet is slower and doesnt need to go as far as she is that bit older but she is happy to stay at home without stressing while Flynn enjoys more exercise. They both sleep downstairs together at night without a sound and are fine to be left for a few hours during the daytime. They walk ok on the lead and travel ok in the car too.
They are in foster with lots of other dogs here which Flynn can find a bit overwhelming at times but mostly they are absolutely fine with other smaller sized dogs and could share their home with another gentle similar sized dog or or, they have met dog savvy cats and seemed ok with them. They are best homed without resident children but are fine with respectful visiting children and were pleased to have a fuss from grandchildren recently.
Flynn and Harriet will need a patient home with a nice enclosed garden as they are not housetrained (probably due to the conditions they had been living in previously and not having access to being let out) This hasnt really improved much in their weeks here so new owners do need to be 100% prepared for this and if you have a carpeted home this just won't work.
Being fostered in Swadlincote, South Derbyshire but can be rehomed further afield subject to home check and adoption donation of £150 for the pair (finding the right, committed forever home is more important than an adoption donation)
If you have the experience, time and commitment to give these two their retirement they deserve please email us telling us all about your home offer in detail along with your FULL ADDRESS and contact number to wonkypetsrescue@gmail.com