Boycie’s Bridge Dog Rescue

26/03/2025

Please come along and support us , we'll be in the library with our world famous tombola!! Come and meet the team and a few cute pooches !!
Bring yourselves and your pennies and win a bottle of something lovely x

24/03/2025

Please contact Mandy at Petwelfare Staffordfare if you can help.
01785665888 or text 07977375454

24/03/2025

How about a Happy Monday post?

Remember Marjorie? - the first few photos are the reminder of how Marjorie came in to us. Poor girl was in such a state. She had a terrible worm burden too and was very depressed. Her little ears butchered and had clearly had a rough life.

But then, she joined the Boycie’s family! It’s just been onwards and upwards ever since.
The last few photos are the most recent, Marj is looking amazing!

She’s obviously feeling amazing too as her funny character has come out, making her wonderful Foster’s laugh every day. She’s cheeky, funny and very loving.

The hard work and perseverance has all been done by her fosters. She’s gained weight safely and gradually, with good nutrition and quality food, gentle exercise, building muscle back up and lots of love, warmth and comfort.
It may seem like the basics for any dog, but sadly many don’t get even the basics - it’s very sad to see.

Marjorie has her spay booked for May, then she will be ready for adoption!
She’s done so well and we are all very proud of her. She’s a favourite with everyone who meets her, a very sweet soul ❤️❤️

Enjoy the photos of a healthy and happy Marj xx

23/03/2025

22/03/2025

Thanks again to our wonderful friend Keely of Hillcroft Bark for giving foster boy Chip his pamper and spruce up.

I’m sure you’ll all agree, Chip looks very, very handsome…and certainly looks amazing for his grand old age of 15years old!

Keely is always there for us, not only grooming but supporting rescue in any way she can, including fundraising too. She’s a huge asset to us and we are always grateful, as are all the Boycie’s dogs she takes care of! ❤️

16/03/2025

15/03/2025

We are looking for an adopter for this sweet little lady Elsie.

Elsie is 7 years old and has found herself in need of a new home as, sadly, her owner has moved into a care setting.
She has been a much loved dog and has not been left for any time alone as her owner was retired.
Therefore Elsie will need someone around most of the day. For a small dog though, 7 years is young, so she will need an active home, who will be able to walk her every day and let her enjoy plenty of fresh air and adventure.

Elsie has not lived with children so will need a child free environment.
She is also quite vocal when walking, towards other dogs. She is quite particular which dogs are allowed to be friends and which aren’t! So she will need a dog free home.
Elsie has previously been around cats with no issues, so with slow and careful introduction, she may be able to live with cats.

Elsie is a Maltese cross chihuahua. She will need regular grooming at home and visit a groomer regularly.

Elsie is a very sweet natured little dog who will be a great companion and friend.
If you feel you could offer your home to her, please fill in a
Foster/ adoption application on our website.

**PLEASE NOTE**
‼️Applicants must be within 30 miles travel distance, as we insist on in-person home checks‼️
A set minimum adoption fee will be required.

15/03/2025

Boycie’s Boy Reggie is on his holidays!
He’s gone off glamping for a few days and is absolutely loving it.

With a huge field all to himself to be free and his favourite people to share it with, he’s living his very best life!
❤️❤️

15/03/2025

When Marvin came to us, one of a litter we rehomed (came to us very undersocialised and In need of lots of training, around 16 weeks old) he was a little scrap of a lad!

Emma, who was a previous adopter I knew after she adopted through Petwelfare Stafford, came forward for him.

Knowing her previous sighthound experience and her patience, we were really excited for him!

That was over 3 years ago….and look at him now. What a handsome, well rounded, good boy. Just shows what the right family means to these rescue dogs. Salukis are notoriously hard to home as they are not for the faint hearted…but he landed right on his feet and is a much loved member of the family.
❤️❤️

13/03/2025

A muzzle doesn’t tell you a dog’s story. It doesn’t tell you about their joy, their playfulness, or how deeply they’re loved.

It doesn’t tell you if they’re nervous around strangers, still learning about the world, or simply being kept safe from eating something harmful on a walk.

But here’s what a muzzle does tell you 👇

It tells you that their guardian is prioritising safety… safety for their dog and for those around them. It tells you their guardian understands that dogs, just like humans, can have boundaries and big feelings. It tells you their guardian is proactive, thoughtful, and responsible.

Muzzles are a safety measure, not a label.

They can prevent a dog from scavenging something dangerous, reduce stress at the vet, and provide comfort post surgery. For some dogs, muzzles mean they get to explore the world safely and enjoy more freedom… not less.

The stigma around muzzles often stems from fear or misunderstanding. People assume a muzzled dog is ‘dangerous,’ but the truth is, muzzles are no different from seatbelts or helmets… they’re protective, practical, and sometimes essential.

So, next time you see a dog in a muzzle, see beyond the muzzle. See a loved, cared for dog with a guardian doing their absolute best. 💕🫶

13/03/2025

DOUBLE TROUBLE
The challenges of raising two puppies together.

The problem behaviours that are commonly seen in dogs that are raised together is often mistakenly called “litter mate syndrome”, but these behaviours are not specific to dogs from the same litter and can occur with any 2 dogs that are raised together.

The problems that may develop have nothing to do with sharing similar DNA or coming from the same litter, but depends on how the pups are raised and how their environment is managed.

Problem behaviour is usually a combination of relational dynamics, poor socialisation, habituation, a lack of separate experiences and no individual resilience or self-confidence building.

Many people believe it’s a great idea to get two pups at the same time. They’ll be able to keep each other company when left alone, they won’t be bored; they’ll have each other to play with; they will always have a friend; both children in the family can have one; the breeder said it’s a good idea, you just couldn’t bear to leave the other one behind….and more, but this can lead to long term problems if there is no awareness of how to prevent potential problems.

Relying on the relationship between the dogs to fill the missing pieces of responsible pet parenting is setting the stage for the development of problem behaviours.

Although sibling pairs or 2 pups together may come with unique challenges, pups raised together can absolutely form healthy human bonds and develop into well-adjusted, confident dogs as long as their care givers are aware of what could go wrong and are prepared to put in the work to raise them.

12/03/2025

Not dog related but please take note. Feeding the Deer is really dangerous for them. If you care about them, watch from a distance and let them stay wild and natural

🚨 Please do not feed the deer in our country parks

We’re getting more reports of people feeding deer from their cars and in nearby housing estates and it’s causing serious problems.

Deer are getting stuck in fences and football nets, and they’re losing their natural fear of cars. When they start associating cars with food, they’re more likely to run into roads, leading to collisions.

Last year alone, rangers were called to over 164 deer collisions on Cannock Chase.

Feeding deer also makes them dependent on humans and vulnerable to poachers. Their stomachs aren’t designed for human food, which can make them seriously ill.

With spring here, you might spot baby deer (fawns). If you do, don’t touch or move them. Their mothers will return, but only if they don’t smell human scent on their young.

Help us protect these beautiful animals. Don't feed or approach the deer and keep your dogs away.

If you hit a deer or see one injured on the road, call 999. To report a dead deer on the roadside, call 101 so a warden can be sent out.

Photo credit: John Kraujalis

11/03/2025

I’m sure you all remember Bryn arriving a few weeks ago.

After being dumped at the vets, gravely ill, it was touch and go he would survive.
However, with great care and compassion from vets at dovecote_referrals and Wonky Pets Rescue he made it and went to stay with our foster Danny.

He’s been fabulous since, he’s definitely a young and boisterous Bully, he’s very excitable, he’s full of mischief but he’s lovely!

It’s very clear he’s had no training, socialisation or routine and he’s started to really enjoy having a good routine and plenty of exercise in place.

He’s gradually socialising more and learning about the world and he’s enjoying every minute.

He is very much a cheeky boy and we have him booked in for castration at the end of the month, which will help
Him focus more on his training and eventual calm some of his more amorous traits 😆.

Bryn is textbook, a dog who was likely purchased by someone who had no idea what they were taking on.
These olde tyme Bulldogs are bred to be more athletic and healthy, they need more exercise, more enrichment and lots of socialisation from an early age.

It’s imperative that you research about the breed before taking them on, puppies or rescue dogs. Bulldog types have the cutest faces, they’re gorgeous looking but they deserve the right home for them and aren’t suited to everyone.

Thankfully Bryn was saved by a group effort within rescue. He was literally a matter of hours from death if a space couldn’t be found. Bryn is a lucky lad, many aren’t.

If you’re considering getting a dog, please consider a reputable rescue, rescue really do save lives every day!
If you do decide on a puppy, please research the breed thoroughly, research the breeder and their reputation.
Don’t rush in to it, it’s a huge mistake to let your excitement persuade you to rush into such a life changing decision.

Ensure you can afford good insurance and food etc, cost everything out and read the small print…some breeds cost a lot more to insure than others!

These days, homeless dogs live in a lottery. There’s not anywhere near enough rescue spaces for them all. A simple health problems, behaviour issue or as simple as being too big, too old, the wrong colour or wrong breed, can easily sign their death sentence.

We are trying so hard to save as many as we can. All of us in rescue are trying.
But we need your help, help us to help them. Dogs like Bryn don’t deserve to be in his predicament at such a young age.

Thanks for reading and for all your support. Bryn is very grateful, as are all the Boycie’s dogs.

11/03/2025

3 years has flown by since Pheobe came to us.
The first photo is her last home. Scars from fighting with the resident dog, living outside…Pheobe needed help.
She went to live with Lisa and Lauren, who have been devoted to her since.
Holidays are the norm for Pheobe now and to see her enjoying the view in this lovely weather has made my day!

What a different life she now has ❤️