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Friends Of Shar-Pei-RescueKendo.....by his mum
You were Merlinscave Spellcaster and you came into the world on the 8 th December 2003, and we christened you Kendo. Your breeder had had an accident when her French bulldog had mated with her Shar pei and so before you we had little Onyx, a brindle coloured cross whom unfortunately died in Grace's arms in November at about 3 months old. The breeder offered us the pick of the litter and Grace chose you. You were the grumpiest puppy of all of them and didn't like being picked up or cuddled but you also didn't need to have your eyes tacked up. We brought you home when you were about 5 weeks old and you were sick in the car in the way back. You really weren't easy, you had a strong will and a mind of your own but you were soon house trained and settled into the family routine. I worried that I shouldn't have allowed the girls to have you because I knew as teenagers they would grow up and leave home and you would be left with me. With my busy job and being away from home a lot I felt really sorry for you. And the novelty did wear off a bit although you were always well loved darling. I used to wish you were a bit more affectionate but you were very much your own man and just didn't want a lot of physical contact, so sad that you were getting to like it a bit more when you got older.We kind of gave up really on the training, we couldn't ever let you off the lead because you ran away and wouldn't come back, we tried all sorts of training methods but nothing really worked. You were such a good boy though, We shared many happy moments – walking on Purdown and at ‘Nuff Mills' where you used to have a paddle in the river. You were terrible at the vets, it was a nightmare, every trip to the vets was awful and I usually ended up in tears.You couldn't resist a chocolate bone from Pets at Home and I probably gave you far too many. You made lots of Shar Pei noises, snorts, snores and sneezes; the funniest thing was how you used to sneeze when you were excited usually all over someone's feet. You used to slobber a lot but never really licked people. I got so exasperated with you at times especially when I was caring for you on my own, it was hard work and I thought about putting you up for rescue – that's when I got in touch with Roma who gave me a right bollocking for being such an irresponsible dog owner and she was quite right, I loved you so much and I wanted you to be happy. We muddled along following Roma's advice and we managed Ok didn't we. I was away a lot but you were always there to greet me, always forgave me for leaving you. You used to give me such a warm welcome, you used to run round in circles and gave me your toys. You only liked soft cuddly toys and mostly you just tore them apart and took out the stuffing so most of the ones which we have left are just empty bits of cloth. You used to throw things as well – especially bits of chewed up rawhide, one day you through it so hard you made a bruise of Grace's leg. You treated each one of us differently. Grace was the person you did rough play with, Amber you thought you were ahead of in the pecking order so you did used to go in her bedroom. Amber looked after you when I went away and often took you out for walks. Amber loved you very much and was very sad that she wasn't here to say goodbye.
Oh Kenny, I couldn't have put you through all that and I couldn't have afforded it anyway, you would have hated living at the vets as well. She took you away to sedate you and we heard the Shar pei yelp and we knew it was you, but the vet brought you back and said she was sorry and it was just that she had held your collar – we all know you didn't like having your collar felt. We had you with us for another ten minutes, we told you how much we loves you and that we would see you all again soon, we told you that Pucheen would be there to welcome you at the Rainbow bridge – that you would meet Molly our old cat who you never knew. I said that I knew my mum would look after you as she always loved dogs and you'd met Penny and Flossie, my old dogs. Then I took you to the door and the vet led you away.
My personal belief is that they come back to us in spirit; that their will to protect and stay by us is so strong that once they have adjusted to life on the other side, they return to help keep us safe. I knew Kendo well. He was a grumpy, a little overweight, stupidly loveable boy who Nina was convinced would have a punch up with my lot…but he didn't? I'll always remember the joy him and his mum shared when I persuaded her to let him run off lead with my boys and girls on the levels and his embarrassment when he got a little too enthusiastic and tripped over his own feet and ended up in a ball! I remember when he stayed that at first he slept on the landing. He watched silently as ours came in and settled onto the bed and after a little encouragement, crept in beside me and slept in the basket next to my head. He used to growl when I oiled his nose, snapped once when I grabbed his collar and really tried to eat me when I had to hold him very tight to have his nails clipped…but he didn't bear grudges, and I think he actually liked me. When I stood still or sat down, he'd come and sit on my feet and let me rub his ears. Despite his demeanor , I think he looked forward to coming to see us and his existence forged a friendship with his mum that I value very much. I know he's gone home…he's far too lazy to chase ghost rabbits for very long and even though Nina may only sense him, I'll see him trotting up the path with her when she next visits. Our dogs do not ask much of us. I know Nina felt guilty when she had to leave him; but he loved her..that was enough!
Dirty Dawg'z Daycare is a privately run professional daycare centre located in East Kilbride. We have 24 large custom built runs, an open plan play area and all dogs get at least 2 walks daily. We offer daily, weekly & hourly rates and we board our client's dogs in our own home. We are approved by Dog's Trust and SSPCA and work with Roma Brooks being the area contact for Shar Pei Rescue & Welfare UK in Scotland. It's not unusual for our clients to pop in for a coffee & a chat if they're passing. We also have excellent vets who we have a great relationship with. We can provide grooming with local groomers and can have your pet supplies delivered for your convenience. Please check out our website and testimonials. Come along and meet Maisie, Suri, Nuala & Phoebe. We run various charity events throughout the year raising much needed funds for Shar Pei Rescue & Welfare UK and Boxer Welfare Scotland.
We would like to thank Toby and his Mum & Dad for their generous donation from the guests at their wedding. They decided to donate a portion of their wedding gift money to the rescue. We can not thank them enough and wish them a long and happy life together.
SHAR PEI FRIENDLY VETS Please do tell any vet reccommended here where you saw their details. I have recently visited a vet in Somerset called The Polden Hills Veterinary Centre. I was given the full tour (available to anybody wishing to register) and not only is it wonderfully set out, but I realised I had a connection with one of the vets running the practice, as he used to work at Chase. This is truly a shar pei friendly vets and I was also pleased to learn that for any breed registering that they are not familiar with, they will immediately bone up on it, so that not just the medical care is administered, but the emotional support is also there. Both vets live above the premises, so any animal unfortunate enough to have to stay the night is moved upstairs with them. This means that your pet is never left alone and everything needed is on hand. John and Margaret understand animals and have a loving, hands on approach to veterinary care. They are open to suggestions and allow those who want to stay with their pet both before the operation and post operative the opportunity to do so.
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Like most Shar Pei owners, finding a Shar Pei friendly vet is worth its weight in gold. Thankfully we found Cobie Loubser at Chase veterinary practice and for those in our area we can definitely recommend him. All the vets at Chase have shown enormous kindness to our rescues. Naomi and Mark also deserve a mention because their professionalism and patience with dogs that have often never been handled by a vet, has been second to none. All our rescues have been treated with the same warmth and that goes for the Shar Peis who are scared and difficult, the real sweeties and the ones who we start apologising for before we even get through the door! Cobie and his staff have had to deal with Entropion operations (his skill at this particular operation is second to none) Hernia's, Skin problems, neutering, thyroid complaints and sadly euthanasia and he has treated all our dogs with the kindness and respect they deserve. As a rescue, we can not recommend him and his staff enough. The Chase Veterinary Group 89-91, Seaside Road Eastbourne . Tel: 01323 639331 Arcacia Villas, 337 Seaside Road , Eastbourne . Tel: 01323 412673 85 Green Street , Old Town , Eastbourne . Tel: 01323 749961 Please do say who recommended you.
Damson House Veterinary Clinic, 82 Damson Lane, Solihull, West Midlands, TEL: 0121 711 3775
The Village Vets, Liverpool road, Buckley, Flintshire TEL: 01244 548 866
Greenfield Veterinary Surgery ,New Shop Parade Greendfield Holywell Flintshire the vets name is Alina Grecko ,the nurse Michelle 01352 715450 Here is what one satisfied customer said: My vet does a fantastic job and I'm so grateful she opened a new practice in our village .
Taverham Veterinary Practice, Fir Covert Road,Taverham, Norwich NR8 6HT , Tel:01603 867330 email: enquiries@taverhamvets.co.uk , Mr R A H Bannock MA VetMB MRCVS.
Chris Mann, Handy Hill, Chesterfield, S410DZ Tel: 01246 222232 Taylor Vets
Smithy House, East Kilbride Road
The Old Village Surgery These are absolutely brilliant vets who always fit you in when you need an appointment - I have used them for about 20 years now and would not use any other practice. The practice is also VERY Shar Pei ( and Boxer) friendly . All the staff and the girls in reception are lovely.
******************************************************************* Shar-Pei-Rescue has come on in leaps and bounds but couldn't cope without the help of various interested parties who support our work. Despite what people think, having more than one dog does have its benefits. Leaving a dog alone can be for some, very traumatic, but with another animal in the house these problems invariably just disappear. A dog knows how to play with another dog and exercise becomes a doddle when dogs have been scooting around the garden all day, chasing each other! So thank you everyone who helps to support the rescue and this picture of such happy dogs, shows how more than one dog can be a joy for you and your family.
Battersea dogs home. 4 Battersea Park Road, London SW8 4AA Tel:020 7622 3626 Raystede Centre For Animal Welfare. The Broyle, Ringmer, East Sussex BN8 5AJ PDSA Head Office. Whitechapel Way, Priorslee, Telford, Shropshire TF2 9PQ Anna. West Highland Terrier Rescue. Tel: 01273 500 978 www.californiasharpeirescue.com (California Shar Pei Rescue, USA) www.rainrescue.co.uk (Rain Rescue Kennals) www.poochpawtraits.com (Fantastic pet portraits) www.dogs-puppies.dogs-central.com www.husky-holiday.com (Dog Sledding Adventures) www.AllElementsltd.com (Natural Health Supplies) www.silverdaleseaford.co.uk (4 Star Pet friendly Guest house in Sussex) www.completedogsguide.com (Contains info on all breeds incl Shar Pei) www.blueprintleisure.co.uk (Suppliers of our logo clothing)
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I know you were ‘portly' as Roma described you but I used to look down at your broad back when I was letting you out and used to feel secure. This week the window cleaners came and asked where you were and got really upset when I told them you weren't here anymore; remember how you used to run up and down barking at them when they were cleaning the windows? The window used to be more of a mess where your hot breath had touched it on the inside that I used to wonder whether it is was really worth paying to have them cleaned. Your nails ripped the settee to pieces as well and you used to spend hours at the window looking out. You used to look really funny with the net curtain draped over your head – like a bride. It's snowing now and the house is so quiet without you, it's snowing on your ashes in the garden, outside the kennel we bought for you which you never went in and your puppy marky is still there on the grass. You tried so hard on that last morning for things to be normal, you struggled down the steps and I gave you your treat when you came in but you left it on the rug, but I put it on the garden with your remains in case you get hungry. 
you soon grew out of chewing things, you had a fantastic relationship with the cats and I always thought you were a very polite boy.In 2007 I was ill for a long time with cancer; you and I were on our own a lot. I used to come home every day during those grueling seven weeks and lie down and you would come and lie near the door to my room – you would never come in and lie on my bed, even in your last few days you wouldn't do that even though I begged you to. My visitors used to come and you would sit by my side and protect me, Simon came in his lovely suit and went away covered in Shar Pei hair because you were molting. You used to molt spectacularly at least twice a year, it used to go on forever, and no matter how sharp my business suits they were always covered in hair. The dry cleaners refused to clean my coat once because it was so covered in your hair! Then there was the day when the district nurse came and I was lying on my bed unable to move but you wouldn't let her out of the house! 
Those last few days just don't make sense. I woke early on 11 th to hear you pacing around outside my room; this was unusual as I usually had to wake you up. There was really something wrong and your back end was all hunched up, you wouldn't sit down and kept trying to go under the table in my office. You had been fine the night before, all day you wouldn't sit down and just stood there, at time falling asleep on your feet. Grace came and we touched your tummy and you screamed in pain. You wouldn't eat or drink, after a day of sitting with you I managed to get you to drink some water from the palm of my hand, it was the first time you had ever really licked me and started when you licked my arm. But you were very frightened and didn't want to come too close. Grace came after work and we could see you weren't well, then you just keeled over and went down heavy on the landing, I hoped this was because you were tired from standing up all day. We took you to the vets and by this time it was out of hours.We had the usual performance and you kicked off big time, I managed to muzzle you and they said they would have to sedate you, you stayed there all night and I went to London the following day with frequent updates, they x-rayed you but couldn't find anything, the vet said you were less grumpy and had been doing some really smelly farts but they also found you had a heart murmur, but they didn't know if this was significant or not. On Thursday we brought you home, still groggy from the sedative. You tried so hard to walk, but it was like you were a zombie. I let you out in the garden and you would just stand there looking as though you didn't know where you were. You were struggling with the steps into the garden so I took you out for a short walk but there was obviously still something wrong especially with your back legs. You were having real trouble being able to put one leg in front of the other. You managed to eat a small bit of cooked chicken and you managed to sleep but in a funny hunched position and not the relaxed spread out way you normally did. 
I rang the vets on the evening of Friday 13 th to see if it was possible you were still sedated but they said it couldn't be that and that you should be back to normal. You tried so hard to respond to all the usual things. On the morning of 14 th I took you for another little walk but it was a bad as ever, your poos were very lose and very smelly. Then you suddenly yelped out in pain when you were just sitting on the landing and this was just not like you at all. I knew then that I had to get you to the vets. We got Grace on the way and at one point I braked too hard and you fell off the seat. Grace was angry as usual because she couldn't bear to think there was anything wrong with you.At the vets you tried to sit down but you were moving you back legs all the time and there was clearly something wrong. The vet was very kind but we had the usual performance with the muzzle although this time you weren't trying to bite anyone just in pain and very frightened. They didn't know what was wrong with you but she could see the way that you were hunched at the back that there was something not right. She said it was possibly something spinal but to find out we would need to admit you and give you an MRI 
which would have cost a four figure sum. 
That's the last we saw of you until your ashes came home in a box. You ‘laid in state' in the dining room until Amber got back from Belgium and last Sunday we scattered your ashes in the garden – which is where we came in I guess.I miss you so much sometimes I think you have come back but I'm not sure yet. I miss you so much, I guess I will always wonder if we did the right thing or if we had waited you might have been alright on Monday. Miss you. Miss you miss you. 
The pain of losing our four legged friends gets easier as time passes but we never forget them. 
Dirty Dawgz Daycare 
Shar Pei Rescue and Welfare would like to thank Kerrie Strong at Battersea dogs home for all her help and concern for Shar Pei’s who end up in her care. She does a fantastic job assessing these dogs and is always willing to co-operate in finding the dogs in her charge, good homes. Kerrie has her own Shar Pei who she rescued herself from Battersea and understands some of the problems this breed suffer when placed in kennels. She is able to recognise that this particular breed is intelligent and very sensitive and often react badly when they are removed from their families, even if the dog has been abandoned. Sometimes, in the most difficult of circumstances, she has run the gauntlet to save and rehome a dog. So many dogs owe their lives and the chance of a new life to this caring, dedicated young woman. Thanks Kerrie, you’re a star!
