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The South Downs Half Marathon for Give a Dog a Home

11/6/2018

One of our fabulous adopters is running the South Downs Half Trail Marathon on June 16th to raise money for Give a Dog a Home!
Please help her climb those hills with whatever you can spare...

Click here to view the fundraiser

"This summer on June 16th, I have decided to undertake the challenge of running the South Downs Trail Half Marathon. It is all off road with a total climb of 1,500ft! I thought this would be a good opportunity to try to raise some money for Give a Dog a Home. This is a small group of volunteers which rescues and homes dogs in South East England. Many of the dogs were found on the streets, either as puppies or abandoned pets, and are longing for a loving home of their own. Every penny raised goes towards not only vaccinations and homing costs but also projects to spay and neuter dogs on the streets. You can be assured that unlike the larger charities, every penny helps a dog in distress.

They are especially short of funds this summer so any donations they receive really does help them and makes a massive difference. I used this group to get my dog Indy from a pound in Romania and hopefully the pictures on this page show what a difference this has made to her life.

Thank you for visiting my page. I am aiming to raise £100, please dig deep for this great group and to help get me up those hills."

Harper's Sponsored Walk

1/6/2018

Hi there!
My name is Harper,
I'm a two year old Greek Shepherd cross from Greece. I was fortunate to have been rescued from the streets of Athens & I was bought over to the UK by Give a Dog a Home. They found me a foster home then a home. When I had to move on from there I had a couple of different homes but Give a Dog a Home constantly stood by me, even when I went walk about for a couple of days. They found me my mummy, daddy & my younger brother Thorn. I have been to Dog School, on my first holiday & I'm loving me new life.

Without Give a Dog a Home I can't imagine what path would have lay ahead of me. So I am going to do the 15 mile Wirral Coastal sponsored walk on Sunday 24th June to raise some pounds for hounds like me through Give a Dog a Home. If you can spare anything at all to support this fabulous cause I would be extremely grateful.

Love 'n' licks Harper xXx

Thank you Kristy-Lee for such a heartwarming testimonial!

22/5/2018

A sweet success story from Kristy-Lee and family, who adopted Izzy in 2017:

"We made the decision late in the summer of 2017 that we would get another dog to join our home along with our beloved Tilly who we adopted some four years before. We've always had two dogs and the timing seemed just right, so after much research we found GaDaH - for us having adopted a dog already from Greece it was a no-brainer to adopt another pup from a country that is over-run with strays and loving humans desperately trying to help as many furbabies as possible. We kept an eye on the website and it wasn't long before we noticed our Izzy (previously known as Isla) from Romania. She had already stolen our heart and we hadn't even met her! We went through a nice straight-forward pre-adoption process with Lynne - after a home visit and a rather wonderful chat we were collecting our new furbaby in a matter of weeks!

Now the excitement really began! Collection of Izzy was easy, made all the easier by being there with the every supportive Jackie (GaDaH team member), the drive home was a breeze with Jackie! She met our Tilly (our Greek adopted girl), the meeting was deliberately short and sweet, just enough for a quick greeting before settling down to sleep for the night.

The fun began the very next day..... the first few weeks and months were a wonderful experience, my daughter, my mum and I have had great fun teaching Izzy basic commands, recall, housetraining and have now moved firmly onto more complex training like search and find (humans, objects, treats etc.). It hasn't all been plain sailing, Izz went through a couple of "disobedient" phases - the first was a refusal to actually walk went we took her out for walks! But with patience we overcame that one! It also took Tilly a little while to get used to the interloper that had joined us - so lots of reassurance was needed for her and now we have two dogs that completely love each other are are firm friends! Izzy has absolutely no vices whatsoever, she's amazing! She is now estimated to be over a year old and is such a fun-loving and balanced girl.

Izzy is affectionately known as "Izzy-Whizzy" in our house - she loves running, jumping, tumbling about the garden and on walks - she is a complete delight - her little tail never stops wagging (no exaggeration there!) and I'm pretty sure she has a permanent smile on her face! She has filled our lives with such joy! I have no hesitation in recommending adopting a dog from a "foreign" country/ Dogs are dogs - it doesn't matter what language we speak - however I will always think that dogs that come to the U.K from abroad are extra special. "

For more testimonials, click here.

VOLUNTEERS DESPERATELY NEEDED!

16/5/2018

We are trying our best to raise much-needed funds for our dogs and will be having stalls at various events this summer, stretching right along the South Coast. We will need manpower to help run these and will be very appreciative of any help. Please look at the list below and email kareygadah@gmail.com if you are available to volunteer.
Thank you!

Please Sponsor Natalie as she Falls with Style for Give a Dog a Home

1/5/2018

We would all go that extra mile for our four-legged friends, but Natalie is taking it one step (or should that be leap?!) further and jumping out of a plane to raise funds for dog rescue.
Now, jumping out of a perfectly good plane is frankly a little whacky and not something we would ask our supporters to do! But please consider sponsoring Natalie as she takes one big leap for dogkind, it would really make the world of difference for dogs in need.
Thank you so much to Natalie for her incredible bravery. The flight (or, more accurately, falling with style) will take place on the 23rd of May.

Puppies looking for homes!

8/4/2018

Three of our spring puppies are still looking for homes: Cherry, Blossom and Primrose. 🌸 They are ready to travel this month so we are looking to find foster or, even better, forever homes for them quickly!

These puppies are super dogs with so much potential. After their humble start to life, dumped outside like garbage in the dead of winter, they have all blossomed into beautiful, friendly and cuddly puppies!

Cherry, Blossom and Primrose are all likely to be medium-size when fully grown and are so lucky to have been living in their rescuer's home, already learning how to be domestic dogs. They will make fabulous forever friends! Could you offer one of these pups a place in your heart?

For more information on each pup and to apply, please visit:
www.giveadogahome.org.uk/cherry
www.giveadogahome.org.uk/blossom-2
www.giveadogahome.org.uk/primrose

Please sponsor Toby, Aida or Ben

4/4/2018

Every once in a while, we rescue a dog that needs a little more TLC than the others. Occasionally this is due to illness, but usually they need more help than expected to adapt to life in a home.

We currently have three of these special dogs under our care and, in order to keep up with the rising costs, we are asking if you would be willing to set up a regular donation, however small. This would make a real difference to the lives of these dogs, who would stand no chance of happiness without the care they are currently receiving.
We will be creating a 'Regular Suppawters' group in the future to give the opportunity to learn more about international dog rescue, visit the foster dogs and get involved in transports.

To read about our three dogs in need of extra suppawt, please visit our Sponsorship page.

We would be so very grateful for your contribution, big or small!

If you are interested in setting up a regular donation to sponsor one of our special foster dogs and make a real difference to their lives, please message us on Facebook or via email.

Carol Ashworth Rescue Dogs Training...

12/3/2018

31st March at South Harting Community Hall, GU31 5LB

Using the large community hall, Carol Ashworth's team at Walkabout Group will be giving everyone the chance to bring their dog into the hall, one at a time and discuss each particular dogs needs. Numbers will be limited and there will be plenty of refreshments for you but the idea is for us all to learn from each other.

Once we have met every dog then we will bring them in and working independently we will show you what to practice and some of the methods we have found useful.

We plan to run these sessions once every four weeks and you are welcome to attend so you can top up your training at a discounted price for a course of 4 lessons. Our trainers will be on hand to advise and support you as you practice the methods shown

Walkabout group has been established over 21 years and has continuously made adjustments to the methods used as better ways have been found to help our dogs. We have years of experience working with all types of dogs from fearful and reactive through to the noisy and shouting type. Having lived with them we know how difficult they can be but also how rewarding too.

Booking is strongly advised to secure your place. £30per dog for the first session and your place is secure on receipt of your application form and payment.

For more information, or to book a place, please visit www.thewalkaboutway.co.uk

Reunion walk set for 7th of April

7/3/2018

It's almost time again for our Reunion Dog Walk (and also an important and vital fundraiser) held twice a year with all the proceeds going to Give A Dog A Home UK:

Saturday 7 April 2018 at 1.30 pm. (Registration starting at 12.45 pm)
Seven Sisters Car Park, Cuckmere Haven, East Sussex BN25 4AD

We hope you can join us. We are looking forward to catching up with old friends and new!

FURTHER DETAILS
Entry £5 per dog
or can be done as a sponsored walk (email lynnegadah@gmail.com for form)

An opportunity to meet Give A Dog A Home UK volunteers and both fostered and adopted rescue dogs. We will have a stall table set up on the grass at the start of the walk with information, merchandise, tombola and raffle prizes.
REGISTRATION OPEN FROM 12:45 PM ON THE DAY.

We request dogs are kept on lead for the walk and that you of course pick up after your dog. There is a dog waste bin at the start of the walk (next to the gate which takes you onto the walk from the lower car park - it is situated on the edge of the adjoining field behind a hedge very close by!)

CAR PARKING & FACILITIES
There is an upper and lower Car Park (on LHS and RHS of the road respectively). Car parking is Pay & Display. There is both a Cafe and Toilets at the location.

BEACH WALK TRAIL DETAILS
It is a relatively easy, flat walk to the beach and back via the easy access trail (approx 1-1.5hrs at gentle pace). View at:
http://www.sevensisters.org.uk/content/page/779/SSCP_leaflet.pdf

HOW TO GET THERE
The Seven Sisters Country Park is situated at Exceat on the A259. The car park is Pay and Display. Trains leave London Victoria for Lewes, where you change for Seaford. From Seaford take the number 12, 12A or 13 bus.

Note: There will be a football match running at the Amex stadium near Brighton on this date. Therefore please leave with plenty of extra time and anticipate much traffic, or take the alternative coastal route (A259)

MORE INFORMATION
Go to www.sevensisters.org.uk/
All details will also be listed in an upcoming event on our Facebook page, please join the discussion boards for all the latest updates and indicate if you are ‘Going’.

Paisley - A Success Story!

18/2/2018

We were so delighted to receive this wonderful success story from Anna and Nick, who adopted Paisley in December 2015. Thank you for giving Paisley such a happy home!

"The transformation in Paisley, even over the first few months of having him, has been wonderful. From the first day at home, when he dropped his toy elephant in the living room and retreated back into his crate, we could see that he would be a very sweet and loving boy. We weren’t wrong! Just over two years later, it is amazing to think that the dog who confidently explores each new walking spot was once scared of walking out of the garden gate. He does take a little while to accept new people, and will probably always be wary of strangers who try to interact with him, but once someone is in his ‘gang’ they are always greeted with a frenzy of affection and excitement. Paisley loves curling up next to someone on the sofa, playing any type of game possible and leaping like a kangaroo on his walks. He has also proven to be very quick with his training (he has the Kennel Club Good Citizen award) and, apart from a weakness for stealing things from the bin, he is an obedient boy.

Paisley has been on holiday to the South Coast, where we learnt that he loves digging in the sand but doesn’t like waves that are bigger than a few inches! We also took him to Wales, where he demonstrated his stamina on five hour coastal walks, followed by running and chasing on the beaches.

Paisley has settled in to domestic life incredibly well. It is hard to imagine that he spent most of his first year in life as a stray and then living in a shelter. Despite his nervousness he has taken a lot in his stride and his resilience is quite impressive. He is a very sweet boy who creates a lot of laughter and joy and we are so pleased that we adopted him.

Thank you for letting us adopt Paisley!"