Rainbow Bridge: BRINDLE Staffordshire Bull Terrier Male

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2013-11-08 13:45 Paula Griffin's Mum

Wilf, I'm sure will be smiling down from Rainbow Bridge, it was Wilf's story that promted me to bake a huge bread pudding sell it at work & donate the money to Pawprints, they in turn put that money to help towards Ridley & my goodness look at Ridley now, 55254, good on you Wilf you special Angel, you helped Ridley :) xx

2013-07-27 13:43 Pawprints Dog RescueJD

Yes Ridley is 55254. We do have paypal Nora the address is rugbypawprints@hotmail.com - thank you :)

2013-07-27 13:21 R.

NORA - Your Commetn, 'I think Wilf would be delighted to know that another staffies plight has been highlighted because of the awareness brought about by his, and I think it honours his memory'..... I Do Aswell. Much Love To Angel Wilf! :)

2013-07-27 12:21 Nora

Is Ridley 55254

2013-07-27 09:17 Nora

Pawprints, do you have a PayPal account for donations

2013-07-27 08:51 Nora

Thank you Christie for the links, have read them through, very informative and sad x

Pounds are only supported by the local councils to house dogs for 7 days, then they have to pay themselves or get funding or a rescue space elsewhere, or euthanise them, and they are overloaded and struggling

Last edited: 2013-07-27 09:20:04 by Nora

2013-07-26 17:59 Shereen

aw Paula Griffin's Mum that is lovely ,you can help dear Ridley can benefit Thank you!x

2013-07-26 17:42 Nora

Lol, no not really, can crochet and knit though

2013-07-26 17:34 Paula Griffin's Mum

You're very welcome Pawprints, I wish it could have been more, but it will be next time, I promise, in honour of Wilf. Poor Ridley, there really is no need for them to suffer like this, we don't have loads of money, we have debt & struggle month to month, but we'd put Griffin's needs before ours everytime, I will get my thinking cap on & do some more fundraising for you xx

Nora, are you any good a baking ;-) xx

2013-07-26 16:54 Nora

I think Wilf would be delighted to know that another staffies plight has been highlighted because of the awareness brought about by his, and I think it honours his memory

Well done Paula griffin's mum :)

Last edited: 2013-07-26 16:56:20 by Nora

2013-07-26 16:12 Pawprints Dog RescueJD

Thank you so much Paula Griffin's Mum - we have just rescued an abandoned dog (staffy) that is covered in sores, has a major flea allergy and also ringworm - we called him Ridley (because he is literally riddled) and the money you so kindly donated will be going to help his treatment. Thank you xxx

Last edited: 2013-07-26 16:13:51 by JD

2013-07-26 14:44 R.

SUE - The Only Reason I Was Talking About Other Dogs On Wilfs Page Is 'Cause They're Staffies. Just T Rise The Awarness That Another Staffie/x's Is In The Same Predicament As Poor Wilf Was.

Wasn't Try To Offend Anyone.

Sorry.

2013-07-26 12:58 Paula Griffin's Mum

just in the middle of donating £16 to Pawprints in memory of beautiful, special Angel Wilf xxx

2013-07-26 12:42 B30

Guys I know that you're just discussing the plight of the other dogs but please can I politely ask that this page not be turned into a chat page about other found dogs. It would be nice if it could be kept for messages and the memory of poor dear Wilf.

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2013-07-26 11:35 R.

I've Just Saw He's On Here, I'm Now Following Him... & Left A Comment For The Person That Said He Wouldn't Be PTS.

& I'd Do Anything To Keep A Healthy Dog Alive. Actually I'd Do Anything For Animals! :)

X

2013-07-26 11:18 Nora

R he is now on Doglost ID 55228, think he is safe at the moment, but I have shared and will being keeping tabs on him.
I was on about the details put up by the person that listed him, they clearly stated that he will probably be put to sleep within a week if not claimed, you were very right to be shocked, I know I was, it is good that you saw him and drew our attention to this poor lad, keep up the good work x

2013-07-26 11:04 R.

NORA - It Was Me That Wrote That Comment On The Site I Told You To Have A Look At (If That's What Your On About). It Says Abouve That He Will Get PTS Within A Week If Not Claimed. :(

& Essshhhhh, Had Me Goin All This Time Thinkin That Was Your Name! ;)

2013-07-26 10:23 Nora

On now, they send me another form to register ( little secret for R, Nora is my collie)

Last edited: 2013-07-26 10:25:51 by Nora

2013-07-26 09:43 Nora

I thought a animal had 14 days in which to be found a rescue space, or the owner found.
I also thought Manchester and cheshire dogs home was a rescue......i need to look into this further, the info from someone that he will probably be put to sleep within a week is not good enough, who wrote that? And do they know that? is it a assumption, or a scare tactic? I cannot get any further information from that site as they will not let me register because I am outside the UK ( I am in Canterbury Kent)

Last edited: 2013-07-26 10:12:42 by Nora

2013-07-26 09:43 Paula Griffin's Mum

I will have a look later, when I can muster the strength :( - but for now I must do some work! I got up a little earlier this morning & made a bread pudding to take in to work, have asked for donations & whatever I make I will donate in Wilf's memory to Pawprints, I'll let you know later how much I raised, it won't be loads but it's a start, I will always fundraise where I can to help charities such as Pawprints, try to buy these poor pound dogs some time xxx

2013-07-26 09:40 Nora

I expect not many people know about him, so post him on Facebook, twitter about him, and let as many know as you can....I will be posting him up with a status something like , can anyone please help this poor boy, will be put to sleep within a week unless some one claims him

2013-07-26 08:15 Carol

How can we campaign to keep that poor dog from being PTS xxx

2013-07-25 22:34 R.

Makes Me Feel SICK! Poor Little Baby! :'(

If I Could, I'd Go Down There & Get ALL The Dogs Out Of That 'Kennels' 'Cause TBH It Doesn't Seem Like They Give Two Flyin Hoots About The Poor Dogs In There!

2013-07-25 22:06 Nora

R yes I had a look...saw where he is to, very shocked, to be PTS WITHIN A WEEK! Surely not, he was only found yesterday.

Last edited: 2013-07-25 22:20:33 by Nora

2013-07-25 16:36 R.

http://www.nationalpetregister.org/fp/51178.htm

Look At Where This Dog's Been Taken (What A Suprise) & Read The Bit Info On It... DISCRASFUL!

2013-07-25 16:08 R.

Asked My Family To Keep Them, Also The Local Pet Shop. :).

Hopefully Have A Few Soon.

2013-07-25 16:07 R.

Ohh, Okay.

I Have My First Stamp Anyways! ;)

2013-07-25 11:11 Nora

I think they are grateful for what they can get

2013-07-25 09:35 R.

Okay. :) I'm Goin To See My Mam Soon So I'll Get Her To Keep Some For Me Aswell.

Is There A Certain Number Of Stamps You Need TO Get Or Not?

X

2013-07-25 07:41 Nora

Thanks R x
They ask that people leave a 1 inch border around the stamps and you can send them to

Room for one more
Unit 2d
Gainsborough Trd estate
Stourbridge
DY9 7ND

2013-07-24 22:08 R.

Ohhh, I Shall Get My Gran To Keep Some For Me. :).

& Thanks, Will You Post It On Here Please.

X

2013-07-24 21:52 Nora

Any used postage stamps, I will get the address x

2013-07-24 21:35 R.

HaHaHa! :D

It's Been Un-Pinked Now.

& Is It Any Stamps? & Where Do You Take Them When You've Collected A Bunch Of Them?

2013-07-24 18:07 Nora

It wasn't me lol.

Just popped on here to say 'one for one more staffie rescue' collect used stamps to raise money for staffie rescue

Last edited: 2013-07-24 18:39:52 by Nora

2013-07-24 11:00 R.

Why Has My Comment Below Been 'Pinked'?

2013-07-23 22:03 R.

My Dog Doesn't Like Other Dogs When They Come Darting Across To Him, I Think He Gets A Bit Scared 'Cause He Does Doughnuts & Starts To Bark. & I Keep Him On A Short Lead Until The Other Dog/s Goes (Which Would Probably Make Him Look Like One Of Those Staffies That Are Aggressive)

But In All Fairness, They Should Have Their Dog/s On A Leader Until They Know How The Other Dog Would React Or Until There Is No Other Dogs Around.

& I Strongly Argee With You When You Say 'People Do Attribute Certain Behaviours To Certain Breeds', There Was This Lass In The Shop Yesterday With A Chihuahua & This Old Woman Was Pesterin The Dog (Stroking & Stroking It) & It Started Growlin At Her... But If That Was A Staffy, It Would Be A 'Bad, Aggressive Dog' :/

2013-07-23 21:36 Nora

I have a springer spaniel, who, although he loves people, doesn't like other dogs, and people let their off the lead dogs, go bounding up to him, to make friends, I am holding him tight, shouting please call your dog, they are surprised because thy think he is a cute funny springer.....he also has a bright orange harness which says "no dogs" as a warning, people don't realise male springers can be aggressive towards other dogs, people do attribute certain behaviours to certain breeds....often wrongly.
R, you need a green friendly harness for your staff lol and a t shirt with responsible staffie owner printed on it

2013-07-23 19:17 R.

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2013-07-22 14:42 R.

Thank You. :)

2013-07-22 13:01 Nora

Ok will follow up on your lads page as well

2013-07-22 11:09 R.

NORA - Will You Look On 54742 Please, I've Left A Comment For You. (Not Sure If It's Too Late Or Not Though, Only Just Saw Your Comment A Few Mins Ago)

2013-07-22 11:05 R.

I Realised I Should Of Just Left It As 'Animal Farm' 'Cause I'm Sure Thery Have Horrible Lives There Aswell.

I Mean, I'm Not A Vegetarian But I'd Want The Animal To Have A Nice Life, Ect.

Hate The Thought Of Any Animal Being Ill Treated! & Microchipping Is A Good Idea TBH, Stops Things Like What Happened To Poor Angel Wilf. :(

2013-07-22 08:35 Nora

Got this a bit wrong, Wales is from that date rest of UK is from April 2016

2013-07-22 07:17 Nora

Dogs trust have set aside £6 million to offer free chipping at 18 centres throughout the country, also dog chipping will be compulsory from 1st march 2015

2013-07-22 06:54 Nora

a lot of animals have a rotten life on "animal farms" as well......although it is changing now with more people aware, and demanding meat produced in better condtions, so things CAN be changed, I have been a vegetarian most of my life and people used to give me a hard time over it...now I am quite trendy lol

2013-07-21 21:12 R.

**Puppy Farms**

2013-07-21 21:09 R.

I Think It's An Absolute Discrase What The Do To The Poor Dogs On Animal Farms!... It's The People That Want Locked In A Cage 24/7 Fed On The Very Minimum & Hardly Get Any Water!

There's Some Sick IllMinded People In This World!

In My Opinion, Staffies Are Just As Good A Pet That A Poodle, Ect.

If They're Brought Up Correctly There's No Fault In Them.

Just As I've Said Before, Poodles & Other Breeds Can Be Just As Bad (If Not Worse) That A Staffie!

2013-07-21 15:59 Nora

That's ok, I knew that anyway, seen lots of pictures on Marc the vets, pup aid FB, just breeding machines, pups taken from them then shut in a dark cage, fed just enough to keep them alive, emaciated and ill, beaten If they don't produce, and killed or dumped when they can't breed any longer....people are largely ignorant of what is going on, people need to know.
Saw loads of staffs with their families at the local boot fair early this morning, some with two staffs, families with young children too, dogs looked healthy and happy, proves they make good family dogs.
I will never buy a pup ever again, I will always adopt from now on.

Last edited: 2013-07-21 16:08:13 by Nora

2013-07-21 11:45 R.

Haa! It's Okay. :)

2013-07-21 01:12 Carol

R yes it was u that said that oooops sorry Nora :-)) xxx

2013-07-20 19:20 R.

CAROL - I'm Glad I Have Aswell! :)

He's Lush, I've Had Him 3 Years & I Couldn't See Myself Without Him Now.

& It Was Me That Said They Were Locked In Cages (On Puppy Farms)... They Do & It's Absolutely Horrendous!

2013-07-20 18:40 Carol

R that's awful , glad you had him/her , people are thoughtless and cruel when getting a dog just to give away because you don't want it anymore ,it is a life you are messing with ,
Nora I didn't realise they locked dogs in cages 24/7 on puppy farms OMG that's barbaric makes you want to cry xxxxx

2013-07-20 15:14 R.

NORA - I Know A Few People Like That (Not Wanting A Staffie 'Cause They Have Kids) The Reason I Got My Staffy Was Because The Lass Had A Baby & Didn't Want The Dog Around It. :/.

To Be Honest, I'm So Glad She Got Rid Of Him 'Cause I Would Of Never Of Had Him If She Didn't & Do You Know What It Is, He's Outstanding! The Only Thing I Could Say About Him Is That He's Easily Scared When People Shout & Argue When He's There.. Other Than That I Couldn't Fault Him In Any Way!

It's The Bad Owners Of Staffies That Give Them A Bad Name, Not The Dog Itself & My Heart Sinks When I Hear Of A Staffy Getting PTS Because It's Bitten (Which Is Down To Their Owner) In My Opinion, No Dog Bites Out Of It's Own Free Will, It Has To Be Taught To Do So.

I Also Think Puppy Farm Should Be Banned All Over The World! I've Seen Some Of The Videos On YouTube Of Them & That's Just Absolute Cruelty!!! Some Humans Need Locked In A Cage All Day & Night... See How They Feel!

I'd Rather Live In A World Full Of Animals Than Humans, 'Cause The Way This World Is Turning Out Is An Utter Discrase!

2013-07-20 12:17 Nora

People need to be educated about puppy farming as well, another evil trade that needs stopping.

2013-07-20 11:48 Nora

As we know good part of the staffie problem is fear of the dogs because of the bad press caused by idiots who use them as muscle dogs ( look at me staff, I'm 'ard I am) they dump the ones that are too soft, then go on to try and ruin the next poor dog.
So people look at a staffie and think can't have one of those it will eat my kids....their image needs changing desperately.

Last edited: 2013-07-20 11:49:52 by Nora

2013-07-20 11:24 Nora

There are lots of little things each one of us can do to help, lots of little things can make a difference, from little acorns big trees grow, we can channel our anger and disgust into actions.
Anyone that has Facebook you may have seen the petitions going around, sign then share, there is Marc the vets pup aid
Bruce forsyths get scanning
And Alfie's law, which about making tougher animal abuse laws.
Take any opportunity to educate people, friends, family, neighbours, explaining about puppy farming or the dangers of free to a good home ads to one person may mean they explain it to someone else and so on, like the ripples on a pond when you throw a stone in, those ripples get bigger and bigger.
I do lots of little things as well, buy a extra tin of dog food or treats and put them in the rescue centre box at the supermarket, I sponsor dog trust dogs, I make the most of my Facebook by sharing posts from room for one more staffie, protecting preloved border collies, and a few others, I don't care if my friends and family are fed up with me, tough lol, they are starting to get the message though.
Even being a helper on Doglost you can contribute meaningfully, even just signing up give you the opportunity to print posters, share on FB, twitter, or email dogs lost or found.
But don't get too down guys, you may be surprised at how things are beginning to change, slowly but surely, lets do our bit to help it gain pace.
And if you can't foster a dog, maybe you know someone that can.

2013-07-20 10:08 R.

CAROL - Same Here!

It's Disgusting How Some People Go On & It Needs Stopped!

2013-07-20 02:06 Carol

I agree R and Rottie I feel ashamed to be human xxx

2013-07-19 20:06 R.

ROTTIE - I See What Your Saying, People Breeding Dogs Just For Money Is Wrong! They Don't See The Down Side Of It... In Cases The Dogs Get Pushed Into Kennels. :(

&& When I Get My House Sorted I Would LOVE To Take Every Single Dog That's In Danger Of Being PTS! It's Not Their Fault That Stupid Obnoxious People Throw The Poor BAbies Into Kennels 'Cause They No Longer Want Them Or That Their Over Breed & No Longer Feel The Need To Keep Them.

Makes Me SICK!!!

My Heart Sincerely Goes Out To Every Single Animal That's Ever Been Abandonded, Abuse, Throw Into A Kennel 'Cause They're No Longer Wanted, Ect. Poor Babies Only Ever Want To Be Loved, Unfortunately There Is Most Definatly, Without A Doubt HORRIBLE People In This World Not Caring How The Animal Feels!

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2013-07-19 16:01 rottie

i am afraid the world is not a very fair place when it comes to dogs and animals in general, there are many fosters who do fantastic work,there are also many people that get dogs from welfares but this is out numbered by a long way by people who are either to irresponsible to neuter their pets or want the money from breeding them.so there is always going to be this problem until PEOPLE STOP BREEDING DOGS IRRESPONSIBLY !!!!!!!! AND CATS sorry puss cats you also get a rough deal at the hands of us humans. R. are you in a position that you could foster, if so i am sure if you contacted your local shelter they would give you details of dogs that may be in danger of being PTS due to space, unfortuatly there are lots of them!

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2013-07-19 14:40 R.

In All Fairness, NO Dog Should Be Put To Sleep Just Because Of The Lack Of Kennel Spaces.

Is There Not Adopters Out There That Could Of Put Him Up For A While?

Poor Lad!

2013-07-19 13:00 Carol

Oh goodness Wilf just look at the people on here that love you I am glad I sounded off in a way as its generated all this love for you , you dear boy xxxxxxx

Last edited: 2013-07-19 13:02:58 by Carol

2013-07-18 15:59 digbysmum

I am lost for words. This is totally heartbreaking. Poor, poor unwanted Wilf - how sad that a rescue space couldn't be found for you. I am so, so sorry. Run free at the bridge, beautiful boy xxxx

2013-07-18 13:28 Unknown

Nora. You are right of course. The dog I walk is a Border Collie, but fortunately the owner has has previous experience with the breed. Wilf? You must have a big :-) smkile on your face, and been "Blown away" b y all the lovely things that people are saying about you. I do hope something will be done about the breeding of Staffies, so you did not die in vain. Run free (((HUGS)))XXX

2013-07-18 13:23 Unknown

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2013-07-18 12:32 troggie984

I have been lucky enough to have had Staffies in my life for 30 years. They are the most wonderful, loving breed of dog you could wish for. Everyone of them has been a sheer joy and pleasure and I have loved them all deerly and they in turn loved us all very much. My daughter is 30 this year and I shall never forget how my then two staffies Sam and Bonnie greated her when we came home from hospital. They loved her till the day they went to the Bridge.

I am so sorry Wilf that "we, the human race" let you down. You should have had a home were you were loved and pampered, one of the family. Such a tragic and senseless waste of life. RIP Sweetheart.XX

2013-07-18 11:48 Meru

This is so very, very sad - RIP darling Wilf - run happy and free over the Bridge sweetheart xxx - so sorry we humans let you down

2013-07-18 10:38 Nora

Pawprints dog rescue have a auction page, pick up only if anyone is local and interested

2013-07-18 10:19 Nora

Pawprints are you on Facebook, found two pawprints rescues, are you one of them?

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2013-07-18 10:11 Nora

Lots of staffie rescues on Facebook asking for help, room for one more staffie, desperately need fosterers, wish I could help out there, but have already agreed to be a fosterer for preloved border collies when we get back from France, lots of these beautiful dogs in shelters and being dumped, because people get them as cute fluffy pups then cannot cope with them, intelligent, boisterous, active dogs, don't have a collie unless you know what your letting yourself in for!
But we can still support staffie rescue in other ways, perhaps we can all promise to do something today for staffies, however small it may seem, refer to Angus's post here, in memory of Wilf xxxxx RIP handsome boy.
I can't foster, but I can like and share on FB, donate and educate people

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2013-07-18 07:30 Unknown

I would never buy a dog from a breeder either, when thnere are so many looking for homes at rescue centres. One family I know has had two dogs from a dogs home in the Midlands. They have been lovely dogs. I am a volunteer dog walker, and the dog I walk had 3 homes by the time it was about 4. She is now happily settled with her fourth owner thankfully. Sending ((((((HUGS)))))) to Wilfx

2013-07-18 00:00 Nanni Byron

Horrendous !!! this is an awful world we live in.

2013-07-17 22:57 Carol

I think our little Wilf is smiling down from above and feeling loved and cared about and it may be a little too late but at least we care xxxx

2013-07-17 22:49 Jo

Timmy's Mummy - I couldn't agree more with you! I am mum to our 3rd rescue dog and while there are still homeless dogs in shelters i would never dream of 'buying' one from a breeder. Our current dog had 3 previous owners by the age of 1 when we got her, we have worked really hard with her during the year we have had her to try to correct all the behaviour problems she came with. With some exception I think breeding should be banned for 5 years until the HUGE problem of shelters bursting at the seams with unwanted puppy's and dogs are under some sort of control. Poor little Wilf, he didn't deserve to be neglected like this... RIP x x x

2013-07-17 20:49 R.

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2013-07-17 20:42 mathers22

So sad RIP Wilf xx

2013-07-17 20:32 DogLostClaire Gresty - Area Co-ordinator & Police Liaison - North West

There is nothing I can say that hasnt been said already.
Poor Wilf, you did not deserve this, yet another one let down!
Run free you gorgeous boy xxx

2013-07-17 20:06 Timmy's Mummy

The last thing I want now is a dog, however, rather than see this lovely boy pts I would have had him, even if it was just as a foster mother. If no home could have been found then I would have kept him and loved him. This sad sad tale is very upsetting. Too many breeders of all dogs, puppies everywhere!! ITS A CRUEL CRUEL WORLD and I am sick to death of animals suffering because of greedy breeders. DO NOT BUY FROM BREEDERS!!! Lets put them out of business, if you want a dog go to the dogs home where the dogs are so grateful to be homed and loved, what does a pedigree puppy know about been unloved and cast aside? All my dogs have been rescue mongrel dogs including one that the RSPCA was going to pts because he couldn't be 'house trained', he is the best dog I have ever had and I did train him eventually! He's old, lame and almost blind and deaf, his medication costs me a fortune but I keep him going and treat him gently. Poor Wilf, God bless you xxx P.S. Now I am crying.

2013-07-17 19:23 Unknown

Max. I am certain that Wilf is having fun at the bridge. A dear friend of mine has often seen her late Staffie happily at play in spirit, the dog has also been seen by others too. Angus. As for people saying we will let her have "Just one litter" is irresponsible. Some people I have spoken to say it makes them better pets. This is a fallacy, because they soon forget amyway: thius was also said by top vets. Of course a lot of breeds can be what you would call nasty, however I would think (Unless a medical reason of course) that this is most probably down to how the dog is being treated, and irresponsible ownership. RIP+ "Angel Wilf" Run freex

2013-07-17 18:00 DogLostMax - Area Co-ordinator - Cornwall & Area Volunteer - Durham & Ireland

This is just so heartbreaking. I really hope he is having a good time at the bridge.
Shame on people who just get trophy dogs.
I wish the government could pass a law banning the breeding of all dogs for at least a year.

2013-07-17 16:49 Vizsla55

Sweet dreams little Wilf, run free and have fun at the bridge. Sleep tight wee one. xxx

2013-07-17 16:34 DogLostMillypod (Chris) - Administrative Volunteer

Run free at Rainbow Bridge little one:((

2013-07-17 16:23 R.

RIP Little Man! :'(

Run Free & Have The Life You've Always Deserved! :)

Sleep Tight Angel.

XxXxX

2013-07-17 16:19 DogLostAngus

I have now moved 'Wilf' to the bridge
Help all you can the plight of the staffies - donate a £1 - put something in the next online auction and next time you hear someone say 'I'm just going to let her have one litter ' try to help educate them to the problem

Carol & Nora thank you for taking the time to look at the problem and for your latest posts x

2013-07-17 16:17 R.

NORA - That's What I Was Saying To Angus, Why Don't People Look Around ALL Of The Dogs Instead Of Just Passing The Ones That Don't Stand Out.

The Ones That 'Don't Stand Out' Might Be The Best Dog In The Kennel!

I Have To Say, I'd Rather Have A Staffy Than A Little Fluffy Dog. They're So Loyal & Would Love Nothing Better Than A Cuddle On The Sofa With You. :) Just Like The 'Cute Fluffy Dog'... Then Again, The 'Cute Fluffy Dog' Could Be 'Nasty' Just Like Staffies Get Named To Be.

Any Dog Can Be Nasty Towards People & Other Animals If They Get Brought Up To Be... Like I Said, It's Their Owners That Need Punished NOT The Poor Dogs!

Last edited: 2013-07-17 16:20:42 by R.

2013-07-17 13:18 Unknown

Nora. You are absolutely right. Some people dont look any further than how cute, or pretty the dog is. Best to study the breeds, and select one which suits your lifestyle. I knew of one dog (Border Collie) who was left on its own all day, whilst owners were at work, and wondered why the dog chewed carpets, furniture etc. Eventually they "Saw the light", and rehomed the dog to a retired relative. Result? One very happy dog.

2013-07-17 13:11 Unknown

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2013-07-17 07:49 Nora

I had no idea of the scale of the problem until I started looking at staffie rescues yesterday on Facebook, all of them full to the brim, with requests everyday from people who are desperate for spaces, even Room for one more staffie rescue were overburdened, although they kindly offered to take a look and cross post ( thank you guys) they are desperate for fosterers and people to adopt, it is heartbreaking, I have cavalier rescue on my Facebook and support protecting preloved border collies, and whenever they post one up especially the cavvies, it is a clamour of comments such as.....oooooo I want, sooo cute, I'm in love, gorgeous ...you get the gist.
Poor staffies, bad press, bad owners, as as Angus said they are not cute and fluffy, they are not given a chance, they are bypassed for the cuties

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2013-07-17 07:13 Nora

Carol that is what got to me, whereas a lot of people will look at him I think aargh staffie no thank you, all I can see is a dog saying with his eyes....someone please love me.....I am not a staffie owner, but have known staffies, all of them had good owners, and were lovely dogs.
Same here pawprints.

Last edited: 2013-07-17 07:25:02 by Nora

2013-07-16 23:31 Carol

Thanks janiejewel1649 Wilf is the name of a dyer sweet elderly man in my village who has the same trusting eyes as dear little Wilf , paw prints I am sorry I sounded off earlier but it's his trusting pleading eyes that got to me and he was terribly let down . Bless you Wilf lots of hugs sent to you wherever you are , xxxxxxx

2013-07-16 22:20 R.

JANIEJEWEL1649 - Mine Is Exactly The Same! :D

The Little Bugger Would Have Me There All Day Rubbing His Belly If He Could! Gotta Love Them Though! :)

ANGUS - I See What Your Saying, But I'd Take The Time To Look At ALL Of The Dog... Not Just Walk By Them.

If I Was To Walk Into A Kennel, I'd Want To Take Them All Home With Me! It's Such A Shame That People Get Dogs & No Longer Want Them Or That They're Badly Treat, Ect.

This World Is SO Disheveled To Be Honest, People Need To Start Looking At The Owners & See That It's THEM That Need Thrown Into A Kennel & Left NOT The Poor Innocent Dogs!

It's Just Like When You Hear About People Making Dogs Fight, The Dog Doesn't Want To... They Just Want To Impress Their Owners & Possibly Think Their Owners Will Love Them More! Makes Me Sick To My Stomach, There Are Some Obnoxious People In This World & They Need Sorting Out!!!

2013-07-16 21:31 DogLostAngus

ANGUS - Could I Ask, Why Is It Harder To Re-Home Brindle & White Staffies?

This is the most common staffy / staffy cross colour and when you walk through a pound of 30 dogs and over half of them are brindle and white staffies, nothing stands out & nothing says adopt me where as a small fluffy dog , big dog or a white dog will catch the eye - I've been visiting the pound for 4 years and often people are looking with a view to adopt they just walk by these kennels - its so sad to see these dogs overlooked but it happens every day - I am sure that it happens in many kennels accross the country - certainly the three that I have regular contact with experience this.

2013-07-16 21:06 Unknown

R I agree with all you say. My sister had a staffie female for 14 years, and she was no trouble at all. She loved nothing better than a "Tummy tickle", until your arm ached. so pleased the other two dogs have rescue spaces. Hope the petition works.

2013-07-16 20:44 Nora

Wahoo! Well done x

2013-07-16 20:24 Sharon Wormald

Rescue space secured for the other 2 dogs

2013-07-16 18:43 R.

Staffies Are Lovely Dogs, I Have One Myself & He's No Bother!

Wish People Could See Past The Name Of Them 'Cause They Really Are Lovely. :)

I Don't Appricitae Them 'Owners' That Bring Staffies Up Wrongly & Give Them A Bad Name!! Poor Babies.

They Can Be Just As Loyal & Well Behaved As A Labrador Or A Poodle If They're Brought Up Correctly... If Not Better!

As Have Pit Bulls Got A Bad Name... Which I Think Is WRONG! It's Not The Dogs, But Their 'Owners'. The Owner Wants Put Down, Not Innocent Dogs.

ANGUS - Could I Ask, Why Is It Harder To Re-Home Brindle & White Staffies?

2013-07-16 18:02 jobadger

Sleep tight gorgeous...... xx

2013-07-16 17:54 Nora

Laws need changing definitely, there are HM e petitions on Facebook that can be signed, ones I have recently signed are Marc the vets puppy farm petition, Alfie's law and Bruce forsyths compulsory chip checking....check them out
As someone wise recently told me " together we can make a difference"

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2013-07-16 16:58 rottie

what a handsome boy, until the law changes to stop people from breeding cats and dogs we are always going to have this problem,i think yes people with the correct facilities and knowledge should be allowed to breed but only for breeds that we are not already over run with,needs to be in a much more controlled way, but as long as people keep giving these people money they will keep doing it,these poor animals are getting a really rough deal all down to human beings yet again, i often feel ashamed to be part of the human race, it is only knowing of kind people such as doglost lost and our brilliant welfares that give me hope.When you know someone is getting or wanting a new dog /cat make them consider the welfares, doesnt alsways make you a very popular person as people dont always want to hear the harsh truth of how many healthy dogs are pts each day just because there is no where for them to go and the welfare are full to bursting.

2013-07-16 15:12 Nora

He won't have died in vain if we can take something from this and use it to try and make a difference, even if we can only make a small contribution wether by donation or our time, every little helps.

2013-07-16 15:01 Unknown

PS Too many staffies being bred too.

2013-07-16 14:59 Unknown

Carol. Thanks for giving this poor chap a name. Wilf is the name of a good friend of mine who is passionate about dogs. Angus. You are absolutely right. Too many staffues being bred, and sometimes they are obtained by young men (Normall) for a status symbol, when they realize they are usually "Softies" they then abandon them We have had a staffie in the family so I do have some knowledge of the breed. Think they are sometimes known as "The nannies of the dog world" because they are good with children. Also I wish more people wojuld have their pets neutered/castrated etc. Even on here you sometimes see a missing/found dog "Just had pups" Why, when there are so many unwanted animals already. Please do nt blame the rescue ce ntre or the rspca etc. It is not their fault. RIP+ Wilf God blessx Have fun at the bridge with your pals A~~~Candle~~~burns for Wilf:-(

2013-07-16 14:14 Carol

Well wilf you didn't die in vain , it is likely this wont happen again if the right sex was given in the first place poor little guy xxx

2013-07-16 13:56 Nora

Have found him and posted to my Facebook, poor lad, thinking of who I can send this on to now, what a shame about the other one....sadly staffies are so misunderstood, because so many have bad owners, it has given this breed a bad name, they can be wonderful family dogs in the right hands.

2013-07-16 13:55 Paula Griffin's Mum

So sad, RIP little man, we’ll light a candle for you tonight xxx

Next time I bake cakes for work I’ll ask for donations and send the proceeds to Pawprints, hope in some small way it helps Pawprints buy these pound dogs some time…

2013-07-16 13:42 Sharon Wormald

In reply to Nora.One of the dogs is not posted on here as the owner is aware and has been aware throughout that their dog is in pound.The other is doglost ID 54464...both have been cross posted across social networking sites.If any rescues can help please contact pdrescue@hotmail.com

2013-07-16 12:55 Unknown

RIP at the bridge.........so sorry xxxx

2013-07-16 11:18 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

I could not have said it better Angus...Tx to kind individuals like Paw prints,Angus and many others that take the time to post on doglost...this gives the dogs a chance...not all can be found rescue places but an awful lot have been rehomed via our members and their contacts that might otherwise have been another statistic...we all need to be working together...

2013-07-16 11:06 DogLostAngus

I would like to add a few words to those who have posted harsh comments on this dogs page, visiting the pound is a harrowing task - seeing all the little faces looking up at you hopeful and expectant as you go to take the photographs and the dogs details - PAWPRINTS rescue volunteers have gained the trust of the local pound and are allowed access to the pound to take photographs and publish details on doglost - many pounds do not allow access to ANY members of the public and these stories go along unnoticed as no one knows there were 8 brindle and white staffies picked up this week by (unnamed) district council dog wardens.

Please check the details before you start crisitizing those who make a REAL DIFFERENCE to these poor souls - sadly I know from 4 years of weekly pound visits they CANNOT all be saved - this dog was listed on 01/07/2013 at 21.47pm - date stamped by the automatic admin post ( this will go when the page turns blue) and the registration date at the top these cannot be change - poor lad just didn't get any posts here on doglost but was shared on facebook and twitter extensively by pawprints as they do with EVERY dog they try to help.

Sad fact most rescues are full to the brim and staffies especially brindle and whites are so difficult to rehome - believe me I see it every week too and it breaks my heart.

Rather than bashing those that DO make a difference - why not lobby your local vets / rspca / council for free neutering vouchers and educate people on the real hard heartbreak of the crisis of overbreeding in staffies

2013-07-16 10:59 Nora

With the information that was given, conclusions were drawn, which with further information were the wrong conclusions.
JD and Sharon, i understand and appreciate your comments and the wonderful work that paw prints rescue does, carry on with the good work, I agree you shouldn't take the pounds blame for its decisions, they should communicate more
Are the other 2 dogs listed here, what is there ID no, can they be bumped as urgent, it would be sad if another healthy dog is PTS

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2013-07-16 10:12 R.

Poor Boy Could Have Had Longer For Someone To Give Him A Loving Home!!

RIP Little Man. :'(

2013-07-16 10:08 Sharon Wormald

Pawprints have both Twitter and Facebook groups were dogs details are circulated...we work with other rescues and organisations.There are 2 further dogs at the pound at present who need immediate rescue space..their details are on our facebook page as well as being criss posted.To date we have save over 250 dogs

2013-07-16 10:01 Pawprints Dog RescueJD

Firstly, I will point out that the dog was found on 30th June and listed on here on the 1st July. In response to some of the comments on here I would like to clarify a few points. Firstly, a pound has no obligation to even list a dog on doglost. It is simply reported to local dog warden of where dog is found either by the finder or the pound themselves. The pound that this dog was in are a pts pound. Most are. This is the pound's decision, not Pawprints. We supply feed to the pound to keep these dogs alive for longer than the required seven days in order to help find owners and in the event that an owner is not found, the dog is put onto rescue sites for assistance. Sadly, ALL of the rescues in the UK are full to over flowing due to irresponsible ownership. Yes the dog was listed as the wrong sex because we were given the information from the pound. As soon as we discovered THE POUNDS error, it was rectified. Sadly, we cannot be at the pound on a daily basis as all of us are simply volunteers and have our own jobs to attend so we rely on the info being correct. We try to get photographs of the dogs as soon as physically possible. We have volunteers who kindly put posters up in the areas where these dogs are found in the hope that an owner can be found. It is crossposted across facebook and listed on local fb sites. We work closely with the dog wardens for each area we cover and as soon as an owner is found, the wardens notify us. In the event that an owner will not collect their dog from pound, which happens more commonly than people realise, we then start trying to find rescue space. I have no idea which sites you frequent Nora, but this dog was posted on the ones that DO make a difference that only rescuers are allowed on - not members of the public - simply because with the best of intentions, these people have no idea what life is like in the real world of rescue. These are linked to nearly all of the reputable rescues across the UK. We have pulled dogs from this pound and transported them ourselves, at our cost, to Scotland, Cornwall, Kent, Essex, Wales - wherever a space was available. To say that PAWPRINTS are putting dogs to sleep is absolutely ridiculous. We have never put a healthy dog to sleep as a rescue! We have put three to sleep on vets advice, after we have pulled from pound - one due to severe emaciation, one due to severe lung damage and the other due to widespread cancer. We cannot be held responsible for dogs that are pts by the POUND that has no association with Pawprints. Quite frankly, your comments are unjustified, mis-directed and totally uncalled for.

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2013-07-16 08:32 Carol

His name will be Wilf at least he won't die nameless RIP Wilf sweetheart someone somewhere loved you, now the angels do, god bless WIlf xxxx

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2013-07-16 00:05 Pawprints Dog RescueBella

Unfortunately no one came to collect this boy and no rescue space could be found in time. RIP boy, so sorry we failed you.