Our 2016 CHRISTMAS TREAT FUND is now open!
It gives us great enjoyment on your behalf to be able to buy extra treats for the dogs in kennels over the Christmas period and your contribution however small ads up.
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Dobes Blog
We found Zak (his original name was Max but we didn’t think it suited him) as a 14 month old young Dobermann along with a few others at the Rescue Centre run by Val Griffiths in Shropshire. I eagerly made arrangements to go and see a few dogs, but Zak was the main interest.
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Sat Sept, 22nd saw the whole day packed with fun for everyone to enjoy, showcasing traditions such as maypole dancing and a tug of war with teams from the local public houses, battling it out with a team from the Met. Police in the end it was the Police who reigned supreme, and stood on an Olympic style podium to receive their gold medals.
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This condition presents mostly in Dobermans although other large breeds can be affected, particularly Great Danes. The fact that its presentation is so breed-related suggests that there is a genetic predisposition, although the basic genetics of this syndrome have not been clearly understood yet. It is also postulated that selection for –large- size has also had an influence as it tends to present only in large breed dogs.
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Charlie’s Antics: When Charlie adopted me back in April 2010 he had 2-acres in which to run free and did not really need any other form of exercise, which was fortunate because I was beginning to have leg problems.
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Well we are a year on from picking up our gorgeous girly Honey. Life and sole of our family. She has always been here as far as she is concerned.
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Zac has now been rehomed – thanks for your interest!
Zac is a 3 year old Doberman who has been given up to Many Tears Rescue due to a change in his owners’ personal circumstances.
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A huge thank you to Christie, employee of the month at Animal Friends Pet Insurance who received £1500 to donate to the charity of her choosing – namely us! Donations like this help keep our organisation going, as we are totally manned by volunteer staff.
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Cleopatra (red collar) is approx 4 years old and Anthony (green collar) is approx 8 years old. This lovely pair were thrown away, found wandering the streets and ended up in the pound.
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Dog owners, and Dobermann owners in particular – as it is one of the predisposed breeds – may notice this little organ for the first time when they visit their Vet due to a skin complaint, typically appearing in middle age (2-6 years) . The majority of cases of hypothyroidism, which means under-active thyroid, occur due to changes in the gland.
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For many owners a car journey with their beloved dog becomes the journey from hell, with whining, trying to go under seats, barking, or even vomiting. Some dogs do suffer from motion sickness. The problem may well be excitement, anxiety, fear or most commonly a bad experience partially created by the owner.
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In an almost unbelievable turn of events, the Android Market is hosting sales of a new video game called DOG WARS. It is basically a game that involves training/feeding a dog in preparation for dog fights where the player can win virtual money.
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