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It Could Only Happen In Animal Rescue Animal rescue can be a difficult environment but there are so many funny stories and we hope to brin

30/06/2025

You know that feeling when you just know it's going to one of those days? I walked into the office today and it hit me, straight between the eyes. And as always, I wasn't wrong.

My favourite of the nine "I don't wants" this morning has to be for the eight year old dog, who is a lovely dog. Love him to bits, great dog, had him since a pup, he's wonderful, been good with everyone, smashing dog....but.....yesterday their child fell over in the kitchen and was crying loudly. Mom rushes to child and dog nips her on the back of the leg. Of course now dog can't be trusted and has to be rehomed.

I had to mention the weather, the dogs age, the sudden action of the child falling and screaming out and mom's, understandable reaction. "Can I suggest you just take time to reflect", I said. Time will tell .........

30/06/2025

Let’s start the week off with the never ending list of “useful” advice constantly being sought on groups on FB 🤔🙄.

We are in our 70s and have a three year old full blooded ************ and we throw the ball for him at least three hours a day on and off and my husband walks in 3 to 4 miles a day.

20/06/2025

Good grief, does nobody read posts these days?

Here’s Bobby, he’s three and looking for a new home at our centre. www.icohiar.com

And then the comments start, how old is Bobby? where is he? etc etc 🤨🙄🤭

12/06/2025

Hello, I see that Tex on your website is reserved, could you tell me what reserved means please?

And so in my best "non sarcastic" manner I replied.

If the use is as an adjective it means -
slow to reveal emotion or opinions:
"he is a reserved, almost taciturn man"
kept specially for a particular person:
"a reserved seat"

However, in this case it's used as a verb
reserved (past tense) · reserved (past participle)
retain for future use:
"roll out half the dough and reserve the other half"
(reserve something for)
use or engage in something only in or at (a particular circumstance or time):
"Japanese food has been presented as expensive and reserved for special occasions"
(in church use) retain (a portion of the consecrated elements) after Mass for communion of the sick or as a focus for devotion.
retain or hold (a right or entitlement), especially by formal or legal stipulation:
"the editor reserves the right to edit letters"
arrange for (a room, seat, ticket, etc.) to be kept for the use of a particular person:
"a place was reserved for her in the front row"
refrain from delivering (a judgement or decision) without due consideration or evidence:
"I'll reserve my views on his ability until he's played again"

They seemed suitably impressed, I think I answered the question :-)

11/06/2025

Todays winner "rescued" a dog 2 hours ago but has already decided they can't keep the dog. Why? You may well ask!

06/06/2025

Hello, yes, I see. What's that you've had your dog for just a couple of weeks? I see.

And he's just a few weeks old? Okay. Oh no, gosh. He barked aggressively at you last night and so you need to rehome him? I see. You clearly gave a lot of thought to adopting a pup didn't you?

04/06/2025

Must apologise to folks who seem to get annoyed by social media posts that aim to find homes for dogs that they don’t see/respond to fast enough so someone else reserves a dog before them.

I might put in a complaint to the Lottery folks that other people keep winning 🤔🙄😉🤭

26/05/2025

We must apologise to some of our "customers" for selfishly having a couple of days away and so not answering emails or messages instantly. Reminding us that you are doing us a favour is very much appreciated ;-)

16/04/2025

One of those, “Well not heard that before” days

Hello, we’re thinking of adopting an older dog. The reason for an older one is because if we don’t like it, we won’t have live it with it for too long”

Truth is stranger than fiction

10/04/2025

I do like a request for a work experience placement to take effect from the 18th March or perhaps today they seem unsure, but my favourite bit is "I am keen to gain practical work experience in your industry area because I want to"

Seems a good enough reason I suppose....🤭

30/03/2025

Todays Special Award goes to the chap who feels he knows more about a dog for rehoming based simply on his online photo than the rescue who has cared for him for months. A rescue who has assessed his behaviour and the approach required for a successful adoption based on his background, behaviour and many, many years of collective experience. Silly rescue, of course “The camera never lies does it?” 🤔🙄🥴

28/03/2025

Following several phone calls recently we've installed a hi-tech phone systems to assist those people ringing regarding their situation on our waiting list

Hello, if you are calling about an animal you need to rehome, please press 1

If you have completed our request form to relinquish your animal to us, please press 1

If you are ringing to ask how long it will be before we contact you to discuss, please press 1

Did you receive the automated email reply, What Happens Next? If so please press 1

Did you read the automated reply, What Happens Next? If yes, well read it again and that will tell you. If not well read it now and that will tell you

Thank you, your call is important to us

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