Ralph really is a super, happy and very obedient boy who will make somebody a pet that is a joy to own. He's clever, easily trained, loves company, enjoys a game and desperately needs that special home that can give him what he needs. He is wary of strangers, particularly men because of his past, but once he knows you he is a big cuddly softie! He is young and fit and although he has suffered some hair loss recently, this is only down to stress and normally has no ongoing health problems. He can live with other female dogs, but is not keen on other males. I would not recommend he live with young children or cats. PLEASE give Ralph a second look. When the right person comes into his life he will be a wonderfully loyal boy who his owner will never want to lose.
BATTERSEA DOGS AND CATS HOME HAVE ASKED FOR OUR HELP FOR THIS LOVELY SHAR PEI CROSS
DRU
Came to Battersea as a stray after being found wandering the streets of London . He has been in the home now for five months and for some reason everybody just walks past his kennel. He's a very active young boy with loads of character and quite a few shar pei traits.a little stubborn, selectively deaf, intelligent and in need of lots of love. The more you give this boy, the more you'll get back. He would not do well with other dogs or young children because he can be possessive of toys, but teenagers could be considered. He needs a home with experienced doggie people who are sensible and responsible. With this boy in the right home he will surprise and delight his owners. He needs and deserves a second chance.
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These Dogs Need Homes
Please, please be sure when you apply to rescue a dog you are either in a stable relationship or you have discussed what would happen to the animal should you break up. It really isn't fair to abandon an animal because your own life is experiencing difficulties. A dog is your companion and friend and when you adopt it is for life. You wouldn't adopt a child and then want to give it back, would you?
This is Ralph...
Ralph is a beautiful dilute who has now had entropian surgery as well as being castrated. He has had a rough time in his short life, being passed from pillar to post and unable to bond because of circumstances that were not his fault. When he first meets people, he WILL test them, so an experienced Shar Pei home is probably best, unless you feel you have enough dog experience to harness this young lad and make him your own?
He has been living with other dogs, but is quite dominant, so needs to be with 'girlies' who will put him in his place or a very submissive male. His original breeder has probably done more for him, than any breeder who I have ever met and he is being re-trained as I write this. He really is a fine example of the breed and just needs patience and love to become the loving pet I know he wants to be.
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Most rescue dogs have problems of some sort...
Is YOUR heart big and patient enough to take one of these dogs on ?
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THINK BEFORE YOU BUY...
In recent months more and more dogs are coming in to us with varying hereditary problems. ALL of these dogs come with Kennel club registrations and none would be accepted back by the breeder.
The average price paid for these dogs was £1000.00.
It is important that the buyer realise that having a kennel club registration is no guarantee of the health or temperament of a dog.
The Kennel Club is a business. It is NOT a welfare organisation. Breeders are NOT checked. NO BODY visits to see what conditions the dogs are kept in. ANYBODY can register a litter with the Kennel Club if they are prepared to pay to do so. The Kennel Club have no powers to prevent irresponsible breeding. Registration only means that you can show your dog in the show ring; it is NOT a guarantee as to the well being of a pup.
The recent case in the media of over 200 starving, dehydrated Yorkshire Terriers kept in a windowless shed in the most appalling conditions, only found when the 'breeder' died, is testament to this, as was a similar situation with a Labrador breeder last year.
Both Breeders were KC registered!
If you want to buy a puppy, there are certain things you should ask and see before you even consider parting with your cash.
Ask to see BOTH parents. If a dog was brought in for stud ask for the name of the stud dog and make contact with the owner. If the dog shows aggression to you, do NOT buy the pup.
Ask to see the full litter with its mum. Check that the bitch is looking healthy and is comfortable with you visiting her young and that the litter looks healthy.
You have the right to choose your puppy. Make sure the pup you choose is bright, sociable, interested in its surroundings and playful.
Do not take a pup that has mucky eyes, a snotty nose or is listless.
Ask about hereditary conditions such as Amyloidosis, Shar Pei fever, swollen hock syndrome and Demodectic mange. If necessary get the breeder to put in writing that, to the best of their knowledge that neither the Dam nor the Sire carries any of these conditions.
Ask if, in the event of a serious health or temperament problem, they will take the puppy back?
Ask if you can contact owners of puppies previously bred by the breeder, to attest to the temperaments and health of the dogs that have been bred.
Take your new puppy to your vet within the first few days and have it checked.
By following these simple steps, you will help to reduce the number of dogs that are given up to rescues
A good breeder will vet you thoroughly; you have the right to do the same.
We are hearing more and more often of dogs being stolen. It is a cruel and heartbreaking trend.
To help protect your dog, get it microchipped and Neutered.
A neutered animal CAN NOT be stolen for puppy farming and helps protect your pet.
If you ALWAYS have a collar on your dogs with a tag stating that they are neutered, they are less likely to be stolen.
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Please do not ask us to return calls to a mobile.
We rely solely on donation and can not afford huge telephone bills.
THANK YOU
Please register for adoption or fostering.
You will find the forms to download on our 'please help page'.
Please Do it today
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Our Organisation asks for a ten pound registration fee before people go on the
list to adopt a dog.
WHY?
Well, a lot of our dogs
come to us with various health problems and many need operations. It would be
unfair of us to knowingly allow someone to adopt a dog, aware that it should
undergo surgery.
The registration fee means there is always
some money available.
The other monies we rely upon is Donation, but sadly we have discovered that some people, once receiving a rescue dog from us, just don't
want to cough up!
It is very strange that these same people, when
asked why a donation isn't forthcoming, nearly always become abusive and
nasty???
They don't care that without the donations, we
would eventually be unable to rescue any more dogs.
It's a case of 'I've got my dog, who cares about
the rest?'
WELL
WE DO
!
Please, when you apply to adopt you must not only
take into consideration the yearly jabs, dog food, insurance etc; but also that
you WILL be expected to give a reasonable donation.
Most other 'rescue' organisations CHARGE
you for an animal.
We
Don't..So don't let us down...Please.
Please contact Roma if you can help. See our "Please Help" section for
details and forms.
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How can you help?
Well there are several ways. You can help by letting us know when a dog is in need. You can help us transport animals. You can help us raise funds. You can help us by giving your time and expertise about the breed.
There are so many ways you can help and we too can help you. We will find good loving homes, We will take responsibility for veterinary care for fostered dogs, (where funds are available) We will make the phone calls, co-ordinate the rescue, find understanding foster homes for behavioural problems so they can be re-trained and we will make sure these wonderful sensitive dogs get homed with people who will love them for the rest of their lives.
We have no committees. No axes to grind. No politics.
We just CARE.
Please feel free to contact us with any enquiries. We look forward to hearing from anyone interested in helping us.
Ralph is a beautiful dilute who has now had entropian surgery as well as being castrated. He has had a rough time in his short life, being passed from pillar to post and unable to bond because of circumstances that were not his fault. When he first meets people, he WILL test them, so an experienced Shar Pei home is probably best, unless you feel you have enough dog experience to harness this young lad and make him your own? 
