Letter from Kerry & family

Hi Sarah and Paul and all the beautiful animals at Wiccaweys!

I wanted to send you a letter to let you know how our gorgeous boy Kerry is 

getting on. It's been a few years now since we adopted him from you on the 
03/04/2010 and we are so unbelievably happy. We can't thank you enough for 
giving us such a fabulous gift. 

Kerry means the world to us! I apologise for not sending anything to you sooner, 
I am constantly looking on the website at all the girls and boys you're helping, 
and keep telling myself to let you know how Kerry is and what he is up to.
There's so much to tell you about him, I don't know where to start. He loves to 
be with you, wherever you go I can assure you Kerry will not be far behind, he 
will follow you everywhere (even if that means trying to join you on a trip to 
the bathroom). Of an evening, when every one is tucked up in their beds you will 
find Kerry situated perfectly on the landing, with a view of everyone's doors, 
so that he can keep watch over us. 

Kerry is so smart, if you ask him where one of us are, he will run straight over 
to said person and sit down in front of them, it even works if you ask him where 
the cats are! We sometimes think that he forgets he is a dog as, on our long 
walks around the farmers fields everyday, if he sees a squirrel he will run at 
full speed towards it and even end up in the tree himself! He also loves to try 
and play with the rabbits, but he's not quick enough to catch them, silly boy! 
When we get back from our walks he likes to relax on his bed, which funnily 
enough is an old single duvet which he seems to love! Although sometimes he does 
have to share it with the cats, but he doesn't seem to mind, and if does that's 
when he tries to join us on the sofa. 

In the short time that we've had him there's been a few trips to the vets. Which 
Kerry is not very fond of! He's not keen on having his temperature taken at all. 
Don't worry none of the vet trips have been serious, mainly health checks and 
vaccinations except for one trip to the vet which we were worried about, 
unfortunately a lump had formed in his gum on one of his teeth, but not to worry 
the tooth and lump were removed and the lump was found to be benign (phew!)  

Kerry likes to play with everyone he meets, and he has even made friends with a 
few springer spaniels. When they see each other the tails start wagging like 
mad! 

We feel so blessed to have Kerry in our lives and we thank you so much for 
rescuing him! Our family would not be complete without him!

I will be sure to update you again soon but for now Kerry is looking for someone 
to take him out for a run around the park :) 

Thank you so much again! Please find photos of our beautiful boy attached!

Regards

Martin, David and Hannah James 

Letter from Elsie & family

Hi Paul and Sarah,

We adopted Elsie, previously known as Venus, two years ago. She is exactly what you said she would be...a bossy girlie. She bosses my other 3 dogs around and she has got them wrapped round her little finger!   Elsie is a clever collie, she is good at obedience, agility and has competed at flyball too.

She is a lovely dog and we wouldn't be without her. Thanks to you guys, you do an amazing job and I wondered what would have happened to her if you hadn't of rescued her from Ireland.

When we came to see Elsie she had a brother with her called Apollo, I would love to know how he is doing, I often think about him.

Many Thanks again.  

 

Daisy, Adam and Elsie x x

 

 

 

Letter from Zippy & family

Hi Sarah and Paul
Hoping you are both well. Its been three years ago this week since we adopted our gorgeous boy Zippy from you and we love him more with each day that passes.....he's just perfect! He still trains weekly at Harlequin Agility, which he thinks is his second home! I have just registered him with the Kennel Club and he did his KC agility comp last weekend, I'm so proud of him. He rolled a couple of poles, but managed to get an 11th place in the combined 1-3 agility , not bad out of nearly 100 dogs!! He really is a smart fella who loves his job...I just need to run faster!!!! Watch this space 'Wiccaweys Zippy' is on the circuit! Will keep you posted. Thanks again to you both for allowing us the privilege of having one of your special collie's in our life.
Take care both
All our love
Sharon, Craig and Zippy xxx

Letter from Jed and family

Hi Sarah and Paul,  

It has been nearly two years since we adopted Jed and we just thought we would drop you a line to let you know how he is.  He loves going on holiday up to Whitby and Mablethorpe and playing with his ball in the sea.  In the Summer he enjoys laying in our paddling pool to cool off and we have sent you a picture of him playing in the Autumn leaves in our local park.  Where we live is quite rural, so he gets to go on long walks over the fields and hills, running with us, chasing rabbits and squirrels and playing with his ball.  (He has got a big collection of footballs - which are his favourite toys).  I (Scarlett) have had a poem published at school.  It's called, 'Jed' and I thought you might like to read it below.

JED

When I was little, I was loved and adored,

But as I grew older, I soon got ignored.

Unloved and uncared for, no food and no bed,

No walkies, no water, just beaten instead.

Thrown out with the rubbish, kicked and abused,

Screamed at and lonely, blue and confused.

Picked up by the warden, took to the pound,

Not long left for living, seven days....counting down!

Then on the fifth day, who's this at the door?

The Wiccaweys Rescue, I stare in awe!

They nurse me and love me, and build up my trust,

Ready for rehoming, with a family to fuss.

I now have a bed, I'm loved and adored,

I'm cuddled and cherished, and NEVER ignored!

I've toys a plenty, I love to chase balls,

Ready for walkies, whenever you call!

I'm part of a family, my new name is Jed,

Three children adore me, I'm happy and fed.

My forever home is now here with you,

I really believe that wishes come true!

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I had to make some parts of the poem up  but I thought it turned out quite well, so did my teacher.

There is a picture of Jed opening a Christmas present (he loves Christmas especially his Turkey dinner).   When we have ice-cream as a treat Jed has his own vanilla cornet which makes people laugh when we are on holiday.  He is very much a part of our family and comes everywhere with us.  He knows all his commands, 'sit', 'stay',' wait' 'come', 'paw' and ,'roll-over'.  Traffic still stresses him out at times (as do high-pitched sounds especially tv remotes, the  microwave and the hoover).  He gets lots of fuss and love and our Grandad spoils him rotten!  (It's a good job he goes on so many walks or he would be huge).  He is always ready to greet us when we get home from school and we're sure he can tell the time!!!

Hope you are both keeping well, we often look at your website.

Lots of love  XXXXXXX

Scarlett (11), Oliver (14) and Alice (8)

The Heatons

Letter from Pepper and family

Hi Sarah and Paul,

 

We’ve had our dear little Pepper for just over a year now as we collected her on 12th March, and we’re making her birthday the anniversary, so now she’s two!  And anything but ‘terrible two’s’ because she’s a cuddly little darling who loves everyone.  I’ve attached a couple of photos including a sneak preview of next year’s Christmas card!

 

Things are set to change in our household because mum will be going into a residential nursing home soon (she’s nearly 98) and I know they’ll miss each other.  Thankfully it’s a lovely place which welcomes dogs coming to visit, and we know that Pepper will enjoy all the fuss she’s bound to get. 

 

I hope everything is going well with you and look forward to seeing you again in the summer.

 

Hugs and best wishes,

 

Pepper & Mum.

 

 

Letter from Tigger and family

Hallo to Wiccaweys. This is Tigger woofing. I have been with my people now for exactly two years and I am sending you a photograph of me in my kitchen with one of my smaller chews! I still share the house with my ‘sister’ Katie, the Collie/Jack Russell Cross. She is still very bossy and quite a bit cleverer than me, but I make it up with my clumsy loving nature, my big smile, and my handsome eyes. People in the village stop to talk to me and they often say to my Mum and Dad “What is he?”. They say I am a Bearded Collie and I am (almost). Katie and I love to play tug a war with a big piece of rope. We growl a lot at each other, but we are great pals really. Katie is a bit pushy and she tries to get everywhere first, but I usually wait at doors for everyone to go through before me. I have never learned how to open a door that is ajar, so I’m often found waiting behind open doors waiting to come in. People say I have a “lovely nature”, whatever that is. When my Mum and Dad are away (like on holiday abroad or something) I go to stay with my fosterer Helen. This is brill, because she has acres of garden and there are other dogs to chase and be chased by. Usually though I like my routines, such as cuddles in the morning, meals at the right times, lying next to Mum or Dad’s computer, ball in the garden after dinner, and walks around the village. I also like it when they take us to the beach and I can run lots. Katie barks at the ducks (we have lots of ducks in our village) and other dogs in gardens half a mile away. I sometimes join in with my special “woof,woof” in my very deep voice. (I never go “woof”, always “woof, woof”. I don’t know why).  The neighbours don’t seem to mind as they always talk to me when they pass by the garden gate. I can still get a bit excitable when I meet other dogs when I’m out walking. I did have some “special training” so I don’t do it much, but when I see active dogs like black Labradors or terriers it brings out the “jump and lunge” in me. However, when I meet quieter dogs I’m “very well behaved” and I get a treat. Anyway, I’m now three and a half and a very happy dog. Thank you Wiccaweys for finding me a home where they love me. Woofs and licks, Tigger (Tiggy, Tigs Tigglewoof)

Letter from Lassie and family

Hi Sarah and Paul

Thanks for all your help and advise on Saturday when Margaret and lassie adopted 
each other. I have posted the lead back to you that you kindly lent us for the 
journey home. I enclose a few snaps of lassie settling in with Margaret. She was 
very well behaved during the journey and seemed thirsty when we arrived but soon 
settled and has eaten well ever since. She has a day bed in the kitchen also a 
night bed in the bedroom, she also has her own chair in the lounge but tried to 
claim the sofa a couple of times before being relegated to her chair. They are 
great company for each other and are able to share their time together in a 
wonderful garden.

Thanks again

Alan Evans