Diesel Dog’s Diaries

14/11/2025

11/11/2025

PLEASE SHARE FOR LEXI💖 This girl so deserves her special forever home. Lexi came to us with another dog while pregnant with 8 puppies. The other dog and all of the puppies were adopted years ago - Lexi was left behind💔 She is located in Mildenhall, Suffolk.

09/11/2025

Good afternoon to all of my ADORING fans!

You are NOT going to believe the kind of day I had yesterday… I went to the field TWICE! Yep, twice in one day! I’m only telling you about it now as I’ve been asleep since getting back to kennels!

And guess what? I even paddled in the pond. Well… my front feet anyway. Totally intentional, definitely didn’t slip. I mean you obviously don’t stay this handsome by going all the way in🙄

Oh, and Maya? She was furious when I told her. Hasn’t spoken to me since. Sorry Maya, can’t help it if I’m the adventurous one in the friendship🤷‍♂️

Love you more than yesterday,
Sonny Sunshine xx🩵

07/11/2025

Give a rescue dog the greatest gift this Christmas - safety & security. Without your help, our small rescue won't survive another year...

07/11/2025

The purest form of happiness💗

06/11/2025

WE DESPERATELY NEED YOUR HELP‼️

Unless something changes, in less than 12 months the German Shepherd Dog Welfare Fund will run out of money. If that happens, the majority of our dogs will have no other option than euthanasia.

Right now, 54 dogs are in our care. Hundreds more have been rehomed and rely on us for full rescue backup should their circumstances ever change. What will they do should they ever need us? Will they have to be euthanised too?

Around half of the dogs currently with us are sanctuary dogs. They cannot be rehomed. Some have court orders, others have bite histories or extreme behavioural issues that make them unsuitable for adoption - they could never feel safe or be safe in a home.

Many have experienced such trauma that they only trust a tiny handful of people - and forming new bonds is extremely difficult and stressful for them.

Even the dogs that can be rehomed have been waiting for years. They’ve been overlooked time and time again. Other rescues are full, and rescue as a whole is in crisis. So who else would take them in if we cease to exist? This isn't a criticism of anyone else - it's the heartbreaking reality of rescue today.

We've launched a Crowdfunder to try and cover just our kennel costs for December( https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/gsdwfchristmas ).

£17,000 for just one month - and that doesn t even include vet bills, or the extra costs that always arise.

We need your support now more than ever. If you can donate, no matter how small, please do. Every pound truly makes a difference.

And if you can't donate, please share this post or even start your own fundraiser to share with your friends & family for us through our Crowdfunder page using this link: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/gsdwfchristmas/multiply

We are fighting to stay afloat - for the dogs who have no one else to fight for them.

If nothing changes and we run out of money, the best case scenario is that ‘only’ 30 dogs are euthanised? The thought sickens us. But realistically? If we go down, nearly all of our dogs will have to go with us.

We cannot stress how utterly devastating and heartbreaking this situation is. We will fight with everything we have to avoid this a but without your help? We will run out of options.

We are begging you, please help us change our fate. Please help us keep our doors open❤️

Donate now: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/gsdwfchristmas

Thank you for taking the time to read this🫶

03/11/2025

Hello all, he’s back!

Miss me? Of course you did – how could you not?! Sorry you’ve been deprived of your daily dose of me lately… my human’s been absolutely useless, apparently she does other things than typing my posts (cons of having paws, can’t do it my self and ya just can’t get the staff these days🙄). Honestly, I don’t know how she sleeps at night. You’ve got my full permission to file official complaints for her withholding my handsomeness.

Anyway, while she’s been slacking, I’ve been living my best life – long walks, loads of cuddles, and would you believe it… some of my fans have even sent me gifts! Clearly, the people know how to treat a superstar.

Off to complain some more at the human - maybe Maya will join me? Wish me luck!

Love you more than yesterday, Sonny Sunshine xx🩵

31/10/2025

Nala Bears adoption requirements ⬇️
- able to travel to Mildenhall, Suffolk for as many pre adoption visits as Nala needs to feel comfortable. We do not believe in rehoming dogs with strangers.
- An adult only home, Nala is very bouncy and has no experience of children
- Nala would be happy living with a male dog, or equally as happy as your only pet. No cats.
- A secure garden ideally with 6ft fences as Nala is an excellent jumper!
- Extra info: Nala walks beautifully on a harness, she has good recall and travels excellently!

31/10/2025

Good morning all, Sonny Sunshine here!

I’ve got LOADS of exciting news to share with you all… but let’s start with just one piece this week hehe😉

Did you know that the lovely people who look after me also care for 53 other German Shepherds just like me? Yep, you heard that right - 53! It’s not easy (or cheap!) looking after all of us and keeping as all this gorgeous… I mean we’re talking £17,000 a month kind of expensive!

To help cover December’s kennel fees, the humans have launched a special Christmas Crowdfunder!🎄
You can check it out here:
👉 https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/gsdwfchristmas
(Or click the link in our bio!)

And here’s the best bit… you can even create your own mini fundraiser to support us! 🥰
Just click “Start fundraising for this cause” on our Crowdfunder page or use this link:
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/gsdwfchristmas/multiply

Maybe you could do a wagathon with your furry pals, a sponsored walk, a fun run, or even a fun festive challenge - anything that’ll make your friends and family smile while helping our wonderful charity!

We’re so grateful for every bit of support you give us 🫶

Love you more than yesterday,
Sonny Sunshine xx🩵

31/10/2025

Preferences in dogs.

Humans accept that likes and dislikes are part of individuality - even when they seem irrational or highly specific. Dogs are no different. They form preferences based on experience, environment, and emotional safety. Yet in many training contexts, these preferences are dismissed or overridden in favour of compliance.

Yes, dogs can be trained to perform a wide range of behaviours - often to meet human expectations. But recognising and respecting their individual likes and dislikes is fundamental to ethical practice.

Preference is not a problem to solve; it’s a signal to understand❤️



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