July News

This rescue lark is never-ending, isn’t it?  So we’ve had yet another busy month.

The good news is that Kim’s Home has managed to get some dogs out of the pound and off either to rescue or into homes.  Sparky, a 14 year old GWP cross went to a lovely home in Oxfordshire.  2 elderly Jack Russells terriers, Jack and Jill, brother and sister, have gone to Hollyhedge sanctuary from where they will be rehomed.   Kim’s Home supporters contributed to vet costs for a lurcher called Jazz.  She is now in rescue and will be moving to a foster home when she’s had her vaccinations.

In a couple of weeks we shall be welcoming an elderly Whippet cross who is stuck in a northern pound.  If she is healthy, she will be rehomed by GRWE.  But, if she’s elderly and frail, she will join us at Kim’s Home.

Still to be sorted at the pound is Xena, a tiny, friendly, bouncy, 12 year old Staffie who has lingered unwanted for a long time.   Surely someone can offer this beautiful girl a home for her last years? 

And then there’s Casper, a 9 year old terrier, who has a mouth full of rotting teeth and who needs dental work before anyone would consider re-homing him.  There is an appeal for him on Facebook.  Please contribute if you can.

Molly, the 13 year old rough coated lurcher, still needs a permanent home.  She is enjoying life in foster but can’t stay forever.  She is cat-friendly.

And Laurie, the Deerhound/Saluki, who we are fostering for GRWE, is still here.  He is now a model citizen and has calmed down a lot.  He is very bright and will give his new people a lot of pleasure – where are you????  Here he is:

We have also taken in Nell this month.  She is a young Saluki who was being sold on Gumtree for a very small price.  Fortunately I got there before the working homes, thanks to alerts from Saluki-loving friends.  She is terrified of men to the point where she will wee and poo if one approaches.  So she’s going to be a long job.  At Kim’s Home she is very happy, playful and affectionate. She loves running free and playing with the other young dogs.

All the Kim’s Home residents are doing fantastically well on their raw diet.  Many, many thanks to Martin Player, our generous butcher, and to Lisa of Raw2Door for the wonderful food they are getting. 

Kim’s Home hit the headlines this month and we featured on the front page and centrefold of the South Wales Echo.  The article was not totally accurate but I am assured that all publicity is good publicity….hmmmm.  Anyway here it is:

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/meet-cardiff-woman-who-turned-4802083

One of the most exciting and scary things to happen in July was that I actually got to go away.  My son was getting married in Chicago and I really wanted to be there. So my lovely daughter volunteered to look after the dogs and my amazing friend, Caroline (Cardiff Canine Citizens) offered to help walk them.  I was away only 3 days (most of that time spent on planes) and it worked out beautifully.  All the dogs behaved. No-one was too freaked out.  In fact they were perfectly happy.  I don’t know – you devote your entire life and income to looking after these dogs and they hardly notice when you go away.  There’s gratitude for you!!!  I did get a fantastic welcome when I got back though.  I asked Francesca how she found living my life for 3 days and she replied: “it was sheer drudgery!”  Yep, that about sums it up.  But I guess the dogs are all worth it.

Thank you to those who continue to support Kim’s Home.  I just wish there were more of you.  This is an expensive activity.  The vet’s bills are the biggest expense.  If you can help in any way, we would be very grateful.  Details on how to donate are here: http://www.kimshome.org.uk/sponsor-donate/

Best wishes from all at Kim’s Home