Rudozem Street Dog Rescue

24th July

The vet came yet again to try and sedate Teddy for castration. Once again, Teddy did not go to sleep and again we refused to have him castrated while he was still awake or able to feel pain. He said he would try again next week but we told him enough is enough and that it is totally unfair to keep putting Teddy through this. Teddy does need dental work and four teeth have to be removed. We are reluctant to send him to the vets university for this to be done as they weren't exactly gentle when Kerry took Tia. I think it would be better for Teddy if we can find someone to foster or adopt him in another country so that he can have the work done there.

24th July

Just got back from the rounds. Managed to find Hercules in the same place that we found him the other night. He wasn't there the first time we drove that way so he must hide in that general area. Tony was able to feed him and stroke him. He has always refused to come anywhere near me but tonight he actually took two bonios from me. The third time that i tried, there was too much going on around him and he looked very agitated.It was quite nerve wracking being so close to him while I could see he wasn't happy. We are certain now that he is the old karakachan that we used to see about 15 km away on a mountain road. He confirmed it by trying to attack a car that drove too slowly past him tonight. 2 years ago I was on a bus going along the mountain road and the driver told me to watch what happened if he drove slowly past a karakachan that was guarding a flock. The dog flew at the bus aggresively. The driver told me that nobody could stop their car anywhere near the dog. This is where we saw the shepherd with the older dog and three younger ones, earlier in the year and there is now only one younger dog. At least we know that tonight Hercules has had a good feed and again he recognised and came to Tony.

25th July

The vet has been today and given 28 dogs and pups their first vaccination and micro chip. Tess had her 2nd injection which she couldn't have before as she wasn't well. He also had to give our own two dogs and cats their anuual boosters so it was a busy day. Tony spotted Hercules earlier today when he went to a shop in the centre. He called Hercules over to him and fed him. We have just had good news that piipin who was being fostered in Holland, has now been adopted.

The ulcer on Blossoms eye has now healed up and she is doing fine.

We saw a video of a news report today about a man from Rudozem who has been attacked by dogs. At the end of the report it states that the mayor of Rudozem says he has the street dog problem under control and that the isolator in Kurdzhali captures and neuters them. There was no mention of a registered foundation (RSDR) in his town that has taken over 120 dogs off the streets. He also fails to mention that the dog responsible for the attack is still loose in a factory yard along with two other guard dogs and could quite easily attack again.

Rumours are now going around the town that the "English family" are to blame for the dog attack as they reckon we took the dogs puppies away and that made it mad. They seem to miss the point that the dog who attacked the man was male and that the man had already been attacked and was in hopital when we took the abandoned pups from the factory where the guards dogs are. The problem is that if we cause a fuss over it then the isolator will be called out to collect all the dogs they can find and despite the fact that dogs should be vaccinated neutered and returned to where they are caught, the dogs are never seen again.

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Rudozem Street Dog Rescue

Registered Foundation No: 175647065

email: streetdogrescue@gmail.com

http://www.streetdogrescue.com

Latest News from Diane

15th July

We found Hercules again tonight. As soon as the van stopped and we got out, he ran off but ran down to the school. Tony managed to coax him for food, so he has been fed again. We then went to try and get some pups that were up a mountain at the side of the road. Luke and his friend Lubo, managed to get up there and did eventually catch three of the pups. It wasn't easy as the pups aren't used to people and it was quite dangerous. there are still more pups up there but we had to leave it as it was getting dark. The police arrived and asked what we were doing. someone had called them to say we were causing problems. Kerry explained to them that we were getting pups from the mountain. they were very pleasant and asked if we were the ones with the charity and told us to just carry on.

Videos of Mountain Rescue

A mother dog in the forest

Luke and Lubo on a Rescue Mission Part 1

Luke and Lubo on a Rescue Mission Part 2

Luke and Lubo on a Rescue Mission Part 3

19th July

we were out looking for Hercules this evening to feed him but couldn't find him anywhere. We then had a phonecall from Kerry at 9pm to say she had seen him, so we went straight away. Hercules actually looked pleased to see Tony for the first time. He was still very jumpy and backed away if Kerry or I went near him. Tony fed him and Hercules even gave a tail wag and allowed tony to touch him for the first time. He seemed to be limping on one of his front legs but it would take more trust before Tony could look at his leg. It was a big breakthrough.

Photo:  "Tonight i had one of those moments where all is right with the world. I had just finnished feeding Hercules and gave him some Bonios, i stood up said goodnight and as i turned to walk away he took a few steps and nudged my hand, i knelt down and stroked him. For those few seconds my heart lept my throat dried up my eyes welled up. What more can i say." From Tony

22nd July

We haven't seen Hercules for the past three days but still keep going out looking for him.

We were driving back along the mountain road from Smolian to Rudozem and a mother dog and pup were walking in the middle of the road. It is a very windey road with lots of blind bends. We jumped out and tried to coax them to the side of the road with food. the mother dog was very timid and wouldn't come near us. The pup wouldn't let her get any of the food and she was very thin. We made the hard decision to take the pup before it got killed. further down the road we came across another pup that was limping but heading in the same direction. It was obviously being left behind as she couldn't keep up. We managed to get her aswell. Tommy and cindy have been moved into one of the other puppy pens with other pups and the two new pups are in the pen that they were in.

Both pups were sick on the journey home. It was a good job that Micky was sick as he brought up a green plastic carrier bag. Damson is favouring both legs on her right side. Her front paw seems to be swolen but there are no obvious serious injuries.

Left Photo:  Mother dog with one of her pups.   Right Photo:  New pups found on the way home from Smolian.

Damson on the left, Micky on thr right.  Damson limps on her front and back leg on her right side.  Micky was sick and brought up a green plastic bag. Both are very thin.

23rd July

Although I have said it on other posts, I have to say again that it is wrong and dangerous to assume that Hercules is gentle. He is a karakachan and has spent all his life as a guarding dog. These dogs are used for guarding flocks because they are quite capable of protecting the flocks from wolves and even bears. They are usually not socialised and will attack any person or any animal that goes anywhere near them or their flock. It is usual that they can only ever be approached by one person and that is the shepherd or their master who they have known from being young. I am not saying that Karakachans can't make brilliant family pets but they would have to be socialised while young. People here know not to approach them as any karachan you see anywhere round here is going to be a working guard dog, not a pet. Hercules is not a dog that will be used to ever having hugs and cuddles from anyone. Don't get me wrong, my heart breaks for this dog, especially knowing that the one person he was loyal to has replaced him with a younger dog and driven him away. Maybe one day he will transfer that trust and loyalty to Tony but we have to be extremely careful. Even if we eventually have room for him and Tony is able to get him home, we cannot afford to take chances or make assumptions about him. He could quite easily kill the other dogs or attack someone else in the family. We will continue trying to do our best for Hercules. At the moment we are going out four times a day to look for him with the last check being at 9 pm when it is getting dark. I hope this explains why apart from having no room, we are unable to take Hercules in at the moment. Nobody hopes more than me and Tony, that eventually we will gain his trust and be able to take him off the streets.

We have taken dogs off the streets that have taken months before we could get anywhere near them. Sadie is one such dog. My worry is that if different authorities become aware of Hercules and the local municipality become aware of him and the attention that he is causing, then they will contact one of the isolators to come and dart him and take him away. His only fate then would be torture and a painfull and undignified death.

13th July

The vet didn't turn up to neuter Teddy, today so we are still waiting for him to be done.

We were driving around town in a thunderstorm looking for Hercules and after not finding him, started to head home. I spotted him on the way back, across from the school. He was going to run off when the van pulled up but Tony shouted to him and it appeared as though he recognised him. He took some coaxing but eventually came for food and took biscuits from Tony. While I was doing a video, I saw a car drive down to the school and then drive off again. I then heard crying and went down to the school where I found two little kittens next to the box that they had just been dumped in. They were so scared that they just cowered and trembled in the wet grass. Because we are so short of space and there is the risk that the dogs could hurt or kill the kittens, usually we would not bring any home unless they were ill. These babies did not have a clue where they were and could have ended up on the road. At least kittens born on the streets, have their mother and grow up knowing their own territory. I couldn't leave them in the terrified state they were in, so I have brought them home.

Blossom is doing really well and is so playfull.

14th July

Just rescued another 5 pups. A neighbour told us about them and showed us where they were. They were outside a cement works which has closed down. There is no one about to feed the dogs so the mother dog has abandoned the pups and gone elsewhere. None of them are used to contact with people so it was a struggle to catch them. There are two boys and three girls.

There was no sign of Hercules today but we have noticed that he tends to stay off the streets when it is hot and come out when it is stormy or raining.

Blossom is doing really well. The two kittens we found yesterday are very scared and hiss as soon as they see anyone. They will soon come round with love and patience.

The vet came today to castrate Teddy. There were problems with the anaesthetic and Teddy did not go to sleep so he wasn't castrated. The vet will come again next week with a different anaesthetic.

Vaccination Donations Appeal

We now have over 23 puppies and dogs needing their vaccinations.  RSDR do not have a lot of funds and ask if you help by donating towards vaccinations for our dogs.

The following 23 dogs / puppies are needing vaccinations:

Tilly, Kiki, Hana, Milly, Sandi, Todd, Keegan, Buddy, Sasha, Tasha, Destiny, Luca, Breanne, Tommy, Cindy.

5 new pups were just rescued (14/07/2010) - Thor, Mac, Jodi, Summer and Chloe

Vaccination Donations so far: Teddy, Freddy, Tammy

Please press here to go to our Online Shop to donate for one of the pups vaccinations.

The winners of the Photo Competition for RSDR www.streetdogrescue.com

1. Most Original Place – Photo Entry No. 3 by Julie Lewis: . The Ha’Penny Bridge in Dublin is a great set for the red T-Shirt and the lady that wears it

2. Most Funniest photo – The photo that lost out to Nikita’s baby girl picture as being the cutest made it as the funniest photo: Photo Entry No. 1 by Ineke Kleij. The dog with the T-Shirt (Bubba)

3. Most scenic – Scene from Mt. Archer View, Photo Entry 5 by Anita Parsons.

4. Most Cutest – A tough call between photo No.1 by Ineke Kleij (the lovely dog in the T-shirt) and photo No. 3 by Nikita Rowles.
And the winner is” Photo No. 3 by Nikita Rowles. What a cute baby!!

I am delighted and honoured to have been given the opportunity to be a judge!! Thanks guys.

Thomas Janak, Wild Time Radio

We would like to thank Thomas Janak for judging the Photo Competition.  Thomas is the host of radio show Wildtime, "An Animal rights / world conservation" radio show on Digital FM.  If you would like to learn more or listen to Wild Time online every friday night, please visit:   http://www.wildtimeradio.blogspot.com/

9th July - News from Diane

Blossom the kitten seems to be doing ok. Two lovely people e mailed this morning, one to say antibiotic paste is on its way and another to say nutri gel is ordered. Thank you Judy and Sally.

Photo:  Blossom playing with Dianes wristband

Freddy is now well enough to go in the puppy pen with the smaller pups. He spent his first night in there with them last night and all went well.

More good news is that Sandi's eyes appear to have cleared up. There is now no sign of the cloudiness at all.

11th July - News from Diane

Yesterday when we went out doing the rounds there were only 2 dogs about from the pack of 15 which were near a village out of town.  We don't know what has happened to the others. Sashkos sister was about but ran off when we went to feed her. We still haven't been able to get her pups and so far haven't seen any of them. Luke saw the karakachan yesterday and today so we know he is still about. By the time Luke let us know and we got to where he was, the dog had run off. One of the young dogs that used to be with Tess, comes up for food that we leave out but runs off as soon as she spots anyone. We think she is pregnant.

There have always been a lot of cats about but at the moment there seem to be a lot more than usual and many kittens. Some people do put scraps out for the street cats but with so many of them fighting for it, there isn't enough for them all. We have been feeding a lot more cats over the last few weeks.

Photo:  there are so many cats about at the moment that we have been feeding more than usual over the last few weeks.

Photo:  one of many kittens on the streets.

Photo:  There were more cats and kittens on the pavement. In three years, we have never seen so many cats and kittens about.

We couldn't even photograph the number of cats we see each time we do the rounds. Wherever there is a bin, there are cats and many more that live in the wood pile that you see here. We must see close to a hundred cats whenever we do the rounds.  The cats seem to be tolerated apart from a few sick individuals who cut their tails off, but the main victims of the cruelty are the dogs so we have to build the shelter for them first.  Eventually when we do have a shelter we would have to have a separate building or large shed for the cats.

If anyone could help us reach our goal for our shelter, please go to the website  www.streetdogrescue.com 

Please note:  We will be able to accept cheques soon, so if anyone who would like to send us a cheque, please email: streetdogrescue@gmail.com for details.

Other News:

Marc the Vet made a mention of Julie & Heathers swim for the RSDR on his blog.  Fantastic news and thank you to Marc.

The blog is available at:  http://www.marcthevet.com/2010/06/please-help-rudozem-street-dogs-build-their-new-shelter/  

If anyone would like to sponsor Julie and Heather for their swim, please visit:  http://www.streetdogrescue.com/julieandheather.htm

Julie also with the help of her friends Sue, Johnny and Joe held a Tabletop stall at a local dog show.

They Held a 'guess the name of the dog' event at a local show on Sunday....and used actual names of the dogs that had been rescued by RSDR and offered a choice of two prizes.   Thank you Julie, Sue, Johnny and Joe for helping the RSDR.

I myself (Anita), got asked to do an interview by the local paper, "The Morning Bulletin" about the Mountain walk I am doing on October 17 for the RSDR. 

If you would like to read the article or sponsor me in my walk, please visit: http://www.anitaparsons.webs.com/

Photo Competition

If anyone has some last minute entries for the photo competition you still have a chance to get some photos in by 5pm Monday 12 July 2010 (UK Time), please email your photo into: streetdogrescue@gmail.com

Please go to:  http://www.streetdogrescue.com/eventsandprizedraws.htm  for more details on entering the competition.

Winners will be announced on Tuesday 13th July 2010.

Kind Regards

Anita Parsons

RSDR Secretary

Rudozem Street Dog Rescue

Registered Foundation No: 175647065

email: streetdogrescue@gmail.com

http://www.streetdogrescue.com

Latest News from Diane

24th June

The six husky pups, Pippin, Willow, Khan, Trixie and William all left us today to go to Holland. It was very hard to say goodbye to them but hopefully once we see pictures of them with their new families, it will help ease the heartache. The dogs are due to arrive in Holland on sunday.

Photos of the dogs being loaded to go to Holland.

This morning we got up to find that Tilly and Hana had dug under their fence and were in the pen with Jessie the husky. They were all running and playing so happily so we have left them in there with her.

We have noticed that Sandi, the little pup that we recently took in, appears to be going blind in one eye. The worry is that with her being so young, it could be progressive retinal atrophy which would mean that she could be totally blind before she is 6 months old. We will get the vet to look at her but with lack of vet specialists there is probably little that can be done in Bulgaria.

25th June

Kerry and Kosta just found another little pup in the road in a village way out of town. He was so hungry he was eating fallen cherries. He has been fed and will soon have a bath. He is being kept away from the other pups at the moment as the hair appears to be thininning on his face. Hopefully it will be flea allergic ...dermatitis and will soon clear up once treated. We have called him Freddy.

Photo of Freddy eating (left) and photo of Freddy with a very bad case of dermatitis.  This is why we desperately always need
Advocate for the dogs.  Advocate helps with skin problems, internal worms, fleas, and lice.  If anyone can donate towards

Advocate, please go to our Online Shop and press on Flea / Worm Treatment Donations.

30th June

All the dogs arrived safely in Holland on Sunday. Nanuk was to be fostered but on meeting him, the foster family decided that were going to adopt Nanuk and his sister Crow. Only Pippin is in foster and she is with Monica, one of our team members. We have had updates on all the dogs and they are all doing really well.

30th June

A man has just been up to the house and asked if we could take 2 pups. He has the mother who is a little dog with only 3 legs. We often see her as she follows him and his horse everywhere they go. He says he loves the mother and would never part with her and wouldn't put the pups on the street but can't afford to keep them. Tony has gone to collect the pups now.

Photo:  Tommy (left) and Cindy (right).

2nd July

Freddy is doing much better. His skin doesn't look as sore and he wants to play all the time which is a good sign.

Sadie is doing really well. She spends most of the day with Matty, Heather and Brownie and should be joining them permanently soon.

The team in Holland are busy trying to re-home Simba (now called Levi) after his owner has received warnings from the police over his barking. His picture is in the photos on the group.

Photo:  Simba now Levi.

We would appreciate any help by people crossposting this and the sponsor appeal pics. None of the pups on the pics have sponsors and most of the other pups only have one sponsor. Sponsorship is 9 euros a month and runs for 12 months. We need at least two sponsors for each pup or dog to cover costs of feed, milk, worming, monthly flea control and any medical costs that arise.

More photos of the dogs on our facebook Group at:  http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=42308661624

Rudozem Street Dog Rescue

Registered Foundation No: 175647065

email: streetdogrescue@gmail.com

http://www.streetdogrescue.com

Hello everyone,

Fetch

RSDR have been published in the Youth Kennel Club magazine "Fetch", in the UK, in the June Edition.

It is a wonderful article that tells about the Street Dogs in Bulgaria and the great work Diane & Tony are
doing in the RSDR and our need for a dog shelter.  Please view the article below:

Thank you to Youth Kennel Club for publishing an article about the RSDR and for Julie Lewis for telling YKC about RSDR.

http://www.ykc.org.uk/interact/fetch  

Lush

Lush Products in the UK, have also donated 2 lovely gift boxes of their products also to Julie in the UK. 
This is wonderful, and will be used in our next Raffle.  We would like to thank Lush for their generous donation.

http://www.lush.co.uk/

Lush sell Fresh handmade cosmetics globally around the world, and with their green environment policy also strongly
support animal charities and is against Animal Testing. 

Please have a look at the Lush http://www.lush.com/  website and choose your country to view products in your area.

Facebook News from Diane

22nd June

Sadie is still doing well and getting stronger each day.

There has been a karakachan roaming about recently. We don't see it every day and the dog is very wary. Two days ago it did go and eat some food that Tony put down for it. We looked for him or her yesterday and last night but there was no sign. Kerry informed us that she saw it yesterday, lay in the road eating somebody's hen. We are all keeping a look out for it so that at least we can feed it. We do however have to be very careful as karakachans by nature do not take kindly to strangers. It is different if they are well socialised as pups, but the ones here are used for guarding flocks.

We were outside not long ago, fitting collars for all the dogs that are leaving us for adoption on Thursday.

We heard a pup crying across the road and saw a baby trying to get under the fence from the field. At a glance we thought it was Tasha and couldn't understand how on earth she had got out. Luke took off after the pup which was running back across the field and Tony and I checked and all our pups were still in pens where they should be, including Tasha. Luke got the little girl pup and brought her back. She was very dehydrated but looked much better after puppy milk and food. It is a mystery how she got there but she was trying to get under the fence to cross the road to our house. We have called her Destiny.

Kind Regards

Anita Parsons

Fundraising & Media Co-ordinator

Rudozem Street Dog Rescue

Registered Foundation No: 175647065

email: streetdogrescue@gmail.com

http://www.streetdogrescue.com

Hi everyone,

Many people will know Wolfy.  He is the cowering scared dog on our RSDR logo and photo on the Website. 

Diane and Tony first saw Wolfy in the town centre.  He was so scared it broke their hearts.  That was in 2008.  Diane and Tony took him home, and he lived with them for 6 months before he was ready for adoption. He went to his new home in April 2009.   (Read below for Wolfys story by Diane Rowles)

On the weekend I received a wonderful update from Chantal (Wolfys Mum).  Wolfy is doing extremely well and has been going to dog training classes.  Chantal has sent a lovely video of Wolfy with his friend Nilou.

(on the video - Wolfy is the lighter coloured dog).

If you can't see the above video, please press this link to view video:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQzOdi0JKlw

This is Wolfys Story by Diane Rowles:

8 October 2008

One day, while in the town centre, we spotted a very thin, frightened dog, cowering on a grass verge away from other dogs and people. I slowly approached the dog and held my hand out to it. It broke my heart to see the poor thing wince and cower even further. After a few minutes though, he had his head in my arms. I could feel every one of his ribs and backbones. L ater that night, I just couldn't stop thinking about him. At 12:00pm I decided I had to try and find him again. Kerry came with me and we found him at 2:00am. We gave him some food with the intention of checking and feeding him every day. Sadly, we were unable to find him for several days and then my youngest son spotted him and stayed with him until we could go and get him in the van. We brought him straight home. He was so weak that his legs kept giving way on him. We fed him, wormed him and treated him for fleas and over the next few days, introduced him to the other dogs and cats. He is very Wolf looking, hence the name Wolfy and his behaviour was unlike most domestic dogs or even street dogs. He has now been with us for just over 3 weeks. Since he has shed his coat it is clear to see just how thin he is despite 3 weeks of feeding. At least now, he doesn't cower, he pushes for a fuss and has the strength to run and play with the other dogs, without collapsing. It is usually me or Kerry that he comes to all the time for cuddles and yet he must regard Tony as the pack leader as when Tony goes anywhere, he gets very agitated and cries until he returns. I am sure he will continue to do well and put on weight. Update 2009 - Wolfy has now been adopted. He has changed into such a beautiful dog and now has a loving family and his own doggy pal.

Rudozem Street Dog Rescue

Registered Foundation No: 175647065

email: streetdogrescue@gmail.com

http://www.streetdogrescue.com

15th June

Two more cans of puppy milk have arrived this afternoon. thank you to all who donated towards it and to julie for getting and posting them.

Liam found another pup this morning. He was sat on some steps eating a snack when the pup ran up and tried to grab his food. The poor little girl was so hungry. He shared his food with her then carried her home. It appears that she is Sandi's sister. We bathed her straight away and the two of them are together in our bedroom. We have called the new pup Milly.

Photo Above:  Sandi and Milly

After being nervous of Sadie, Liam decided he would sleep in his bedroom with her last night. He informed me today that she had very slowly gone up to him, put her paws on his knee and licked his face.

17th June

Wet Nose Day is coming up in a few weeks time!!  This event will take place online or offline anywhere in the world.   If you would like to show your support of the RSDR - Wear a RSDR T-shirt or Wristband ON THE 9TH JULY!!    WEAR ONE to work, at home, shopping, at a friends place, out for lunch....EVERYWHERE!! - All on the 9th July --- RSDR Wet Nose Day!! Please show your support of the RSDR by going to OUR ONLINE SHOP --- 10% OFF T-SHIRTS AND WRISTBANDS ON OUR ONLINE SHOP!!! ---- Then take a photo of you, your friends or Animals in your RSDR Shirt or Wristband and Enter our Free Photo Competition to win a prize which will be judged on the 12th July!! Please go to the following link for more details on entering. (Scroll down to Wet Nose Day!!)

http://www.streetdogrescue.com/eventsandprizedraws.htm 

18th June

Sadie is doing great. Jumping on Liam's bed and putting her head on him and very gently jumps up at us and wraps her paws around us. It is great that she has gained so much confidence and is being so loving.

ROLF HARRIS AUCTION  -  ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT!!  BID NOW

Rolf Harris, famous Australian Folk Singer and Artist met with our wonderful Julie Lewis in the UK. Julie managed to get him to sign a RSDR T-Shirt. If you would like to own this wonderful t-shirt from this famous celebrity, please support the RSDR by placing a bid on the Below Ebay Link.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190405425428  

All monies raised will go towards building a Dog shelter for the RSDR  

Other Items we have on Sale at Ebay Below:

'Canicross' walking belt/harness (specially made to your own dogs measurements).

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Shih Tzu dog breed key ring

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Sheltie dog breed key ring

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Boxer dog mobile phone charm

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190407205806&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT 

Men's silver bracelet chunky

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Rudozem Street Dog Rescue

Registered Foundation No: 175647065

email: streetdogrescue@gmail.com

http://www.streetdogrescue.com

14th June

Didn't go out on the final rounds until after 9 pm. As we were driving through all the side streets I just saw paws on the other side of a big bin. It was Sadie. She was pleased to see us. for the first time ever she let Tony give her a proper fuss and then she snuggled her head into me when I sat down on the kerb. She has gone from not letting us anywhere near, to letting us just touch her head but a growl if you made any other move and then tonight she must have decided she needed help and it was her way of asking for it. Liam was with us and said if lily could sleep with Luke then Sadie could go in his room. She rolled over for Tony and when he picked her up she just whimpered. She is now in Liam's bedroom which unfortunately is very hot so it isn't ideal. Liam has decided he doesn't quite trust her and is more than likely going to sleep at his friends house. It is going to be a problem sorting all the dogs out while we let her out as she will have to go through the living room with four other dogs and a cat and as yet we don't know how they or her will react. If we can somehow manage until the 24th then she can go in the cellar room where William and Trixie are.

(Facebook News from Diane)

Photo:  Sandi going with Tony....  and now at home with Diane.

Video below:

If you can't see the video below, please press this link:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zn_KwqQXl2U

Video:  Tonight Sadie decided she needed help so we brought her home. No growling no snarling just a little whimper as i picked her up and put her in the van. She let me give her a real fuss,buried her head in Dianes arms and chest, rolled over for me to rub her belly, all on the backstreets of Rudozem, so we said come on girl lets go home.

Rudozem Street Dog Rescue

Registered Foundation No: 175647065

email: streetdogrescue@gmail.com

http://www.streetdogrescue.com

Sandi is much better and has started eating.  She hasn't been to the toilet since yesterday so we don't know yet if she is still passing blood. The vet came early this morning and was pleased with the improvement in her. He gave her and Tess another antibiotic injection. He thinks that Tess's cough might possibly be from lungworm. The tablets that she has had since she has been with us are just for roundworm and tapeworm.  Another reason why we need advocate pipettes as they also treat lungworm and help prevent heart worm.

Photo of Sandi when found..                       Photo of Tess on Kerrys Lap.

We haven't seen Sadie for two days. We still don't know where she was for the six days that we didn't see her so all we can do is keep looking.

(News from Diane on Facebook - 14 June 2010)

APPEAL FOR ADVOCATE DONATIONS!!!

Hi everyone, Can you help with donations towards Advocate!!  We need this urgently.   The vet came earlier today and gave Tess another injection and also one to Sandi...Sandi seems to be doing a lot better but the Vet is worried about Tess. He thinks she might have Lungworm? Advocate for the dogs treats lungworm and we do not currently have any!! Is anyone able to help with donations towards Advocate at all...we have some on order, but we need more to help all the dogs with worming / flea treatments.... We are hoping the Advocate will help Tess.

Please if you can donate towards 1 month for 8 euros or 3 months for 22 euros for 1 dog, it will help all the dogs be healthy from worms and fleas....

Please go to our online shop to donate towards advocate on the link below:

http://www.freewebstore.org/RSDRWebstore/Flea__Worm_Treatments_-_Donations/cat218193_211616.aspx

or make a donation on our donate / help page. http://www.streetdogrescue.com/donatehelp.htm

(Please note:  Donations can be made in any currency through paypal or direct deposit to our bank account).

We are also desperate for any other worming tablets that treat the usual roundworm and tapeworm if anyone could send us any, it would help a lot.  Please email streetdogrescue@gmail.com  if you need our address. Thank you.

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Kind Regards

Anita Parsons

Fundraising & Media Co-ordinator

Rudozem Street Dog Rescue

Registered Foundation No: 175647065

email: streetdogrescue@gmail.com

http://www.streetdogrescue.com

11th June

We found Sadie last night after she has been nowhere to be found for the past 6 days. The poor girl was looking very weak and exhausted. She was very hungry. She had some food and we gave her some water and she then wandered off. It is heart breaking to know that even if we could catch her, we can't do any more for her just yet.

PHOTO ABOVE:  Sadie looks even worse than when we last saw her 6 days ago. She is thin, weak and exhausted and most likely now she is pregnant. Today and tonight we looked and couldn't find her. We now have 40 dogs at the house. By the time we have room for Sadie, it could be too late. Each day that we don't see her we don't know if she is dead or alive or if she has been hurt or abused. It is a living hell for her and the same for us having to leave her. We NEED a shelter. Please help by crossposting. Donations can be made through the website http://www.streetdogrescue.com

Lily came to Liam's rescue yesterday. The boys and some of their friends were down at the river and as usual Lily had followed them.  A man was walking his German Shepherd "security' dog and it was off the lead. The dog ran at Liam aggressively. The man shouted at Liam to stand still, which he did but the dog went for him anyway.  It had grabbed his shirt and was shaking him around when Lily just charged into the dog. The dog let go of Liam to go after Lily.  Lily ran off with the dog chasing her but found the boys soon after and she was unhurt. This is the 2nd time that Lily has protected one of us. The first time was when Einstein came running across a field to attack Kerry. lily heard him and just as he jumped over the fence at Kerry, she charged into him. Unfortunately many people deliberately make their dogs aggressive to use them as guard dogs. They aren't properly trained and very often the owners are then unable to control them. This was also the case with Einstein. When he does go back, the owner is unable to even get a collar on him. I do know that we are very grateful to Lily.

Photo above of Heroine Lily.  Lily is one of many dogs available for adoption.  She would make someone such a loving pet.  She is very affectionate, loyal and protective.

Rudozem Street Dog Rescue

Registered Foundation No: 175647065

email: streetdogrescue@gmail.com

http://www.streetdogrescue.com

Three more little pups were rescued today by RSDR as they were wandering the streets.  Whilst catching the pups, Tony and the boys were near the busiest cafe in Rudozem and there would have been 20 to 30 people outside drinking their coffees, watching.  But all they did was laugh at Tony and the Boys, because the pups were so scared they didn't want to be caught.  This is the mentality here in Rudozem, Bulgaria. Unfortunately, locals don't care about street dogs and wouldn't bother to try and help them at all.

The three pups are now at home with RSDR. The 3 pups are little girls and are very scared.  There was no room to put them anywhere at all in the existing pens outside and and inside the house was already full.  The pups are too big to go in with the other pups, and Diane & Tony wanted them to be on their own for awhile, so they could get used to people. 

Tony and Luke went to the shops  to purchase more fencing wire and wood to build another pen in the backyard.  This leaves less room for the dogs for exercise.   There is nowhere for them to go otherwise.

PHOTO:  Puppy pen finished. Well done to Tony, Liam and Luke and their friends Harry and Nicky, who all built this pen. Not bad going to think these pups were running about the road this morning and are now safe.

The new pups are now called, Tilly, Kiki and Hana

This is one of the reasons why we are so desperate to raise money for a dog shelter.  We have no room left to save any more pups let alone older street dogs about to give birth. 

RSDR have so far raised € 1,690.00 towards the dog shelter, but we still have a long way to go for our target of € 13,000 to purchase land.

If you could help us at all, please go to our website  http://www.streetdogrescue.com  and give a small donation on our Shelter Widget on the home page to help us reach this goal.  We desperately need somewhere before winter this year, as a lot of street dogs die in the colder months.

Some good news.  Julie our fundraising Co-Ordinator in the UK, managed to get a signed RSDR T-Shirt by famous Artist Rolf Harris.  For those that don't know Rolf Harris is a legend with his folk songs and paintings and is extremely popular.  We will be auctioning off the T-shirt in the coming future, so please sign up as a member to our website, and you will be notified when the Auction starts.

APPEAL FOR ADVOCATE!!!    We need to purchase over 60 packages of Advocate for the dogs.!!!    Advocate is very important for the dogs as it kills fleas, prevents heartworm, hookworm, roundworm and whipworm and controls mange and lice with monthly topical application.

Please help donate towards the purchase of Advocate for one (1) dog for either 1 month for € 8.00 or 3 months for € 22.00.

Please visit our Online webstore at the below link to donate towards purchasing this:

http://www.freewebstore.org/RSDRWebstore/Flea__Worm_Treatments_-_Donations/cat218193_211616.aspx

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Kind Regards

Anita Parsons

Fundraising & Media Co-ordinator

Rudozem Street Dog Rescue

Registered Foundation No: 175647065

email: streetdogrescue@gmail.com

http://www.streetdogrescue.com

URGENT!!! PLEASE HELP - PLEASE DONATE FOR PUPPY MILK!!!

We are needing Puppy milk to help young pups saved by the RSDR.

RSDR have taken in a lot of puppies lately that are not weaned off their mothers milk. Please donate towards purchasing Sherleys Puppy milk which is specially formulated to replicate the mot...her's natural milk as closely as possible which will aid in help in weaning or orphaned pups and kittens. Please visit our online webstore to donate towards the puppy milk and our UK shop will purchase the milk and send to Bulgaria. We need this urgently!! Thank you to everyone who donates for this.

Please visit our online shop at this link  to donate to puppy milk:

http://www.freewebstore.org/RSDRWebstore/-Puppy_Milk__Donations/cat218193_303764.aspx

If you do not wish to go through our shop and wish to do a direct deposit.   Our bank Details are on our Donate / Help page at this link:
http://www.streetdogrescue.com/donatehelp.htm

Please note: The delivery address on the shop system will still show as your own address. Please do not be alarmed about this. This is a donation towards puppy milk and our UK shop will purchase this and deliver it to Bulgaria.

Nederlands Site: 

http://www.streetdogrescue.com/nl/puppy_milk.html

DRINGEND****DONEER PUPPY MELK ******HELPT U?

Wij hebben dringend behoefte aan puppy melk voor de jonge pups die zijn gered door de RSDR. Er zijn de laatste tijd veel pups door de RSDR opgevangen die nog spenen. Zij kunnen nog geen vast voedsel eten. Wilt u doneren om Sherleys puppy milk te kunnen kopen? Dit is speciale melk die qua ingrediënten de echte moeder melk het meest benaderd. Deze melk is het beste voedsel voor puppy’s en kittens die wees zijn of die om wat voor reden ook te vroeg van hun moeder worden gescheiden. Ga naar onze online webstore www.streetdogrescue.com en doneer puppy melk. Deze melk is echt dringend nodig!

De RSDR winkel in Engeland koopt de melk daar en stuurt het naar Bulgarije. Vast bedankt voor uw donatie.

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Kind Regards

Anita Parsons

RSDR Shop

Rudozem Street Dog Rescue

Registered Foundation No: 175647065

email: streetdogrescue@gmail.com

http://www.streetdogrescue.com

Facebook News from Diane  -  6th June

I arrived home last night after visiting my mum for a week.  It was a busy week for Tony and the kids. So many more dogs keep turning up in the centre.

Photo:  Sadie being followed by other dogs.

They have been feeding Sadie every day who is being followed by many males as she is in season. Unfortunately even if we do manage to get her, we have nowhere that we can put her.

Teddy, the collie who has been trying to get in our gate was brought in by Tony after he was attacked and injured by another dog. Teddy struggles to eat. He has most of his top teeth missing and his bottom teeth need attention. He is in the kitchen but plays out with Matty, Khan, Willow and Heather.

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Photo: Teddy above safe now in the RSDR house.

Tony and Kerry have been feeding the pack of 15 dogs. one of the pups had its leg broken when it was tiny. The leg now is useless and is just hanging. The pup is too big to go in any of the pens so until one of the pens or rooms is empty we have nowhere to put it. it looks like the leg should be amputated.

Photo:  Amber

Tony brought home Amber after he found her in the centre looking terrified. There was another very small dog which he was unable to catch. Yesterday a lady turned up to claim Amber who we now know is called Betty. The lady comes from another town and had been visiting friends in Rudozem. The two dogs are always taken out on leads but her friends let the dogs out on their own and the dogs panicked. The little dog is still missing. Betty was so happy to be reunited with her owner who was in tears. We are still looking for the little dog and hope to be able to reunite her with it. On Friday another two pups were found at the landfill and Tony brought them home.

Today we saw a dog (one of sashkos sisters) in the middle of the road with two tiny pups. We grabbed the pups and the mum ran up the mountain where we could hear other pups. We knew it wouldn't be long before her other pups tried to follow her down or even fell. It was a tough decision to take the pups from their mum but if we had left them, they wouldn't last long. Kerry and I went up the mountain to get them. Kerry went up the last bit of the way and found another two pups. It was quite a scarey rescue as the way up was steeper than it looks on the video. We now have the pups. one boy and three girls.

Photo Above: Diane and Kerry with 2 of the Pups rescued from the mountain.

Video 1

VIDEO:  (If you can't view the video above press on this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac5kqBvZIx0  )

VIDEO 2

(If you can't view the above video press on the following link  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PudxBkz3bKc  )

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Rudozem Street Dog Rescue

Registered Foundation No: 175647065

email: streetdogrescue@gmail.com

http://www.streetdogrescue.com

Rudozem Street Dog Rescue are holding a Wet Nose Day on the 9th July in celebration of UK Animal Week and to raise money for their much needed Dog Shelter.

RSDR is a non-profit foundation run by an english family, the "Rowles family" , who rescue Street Dogs in Bulgaria and find them loving homes in an adoption scheme set up in Holland.

Bulgaria has many street dogs who are often subjected to the most horrendous cruelty. They are kicked, beaten and shot on a regular basis for no other reason than that it provides certain individuals with amusement. Many of these dogs are injured, in pain, or starving and in the winter there is a high chance that they will freeze to death.

There are 30 council run dog shelters across Bulgaria. These shelters are more often than not, places of torture run by sick individuals. This is one of the reasons why RSDR are striving to open their own shelter.

Dogs are often left with no food and water. For some,the only thing they can eat, is the dogs that have already died. These places are the last stop for so many animals. One isolator reported killing over 47,725 dogs in just one,two week period. To cut down on costs, they are often beaten to death or just left to starve.

Since moving to Bulgaria in 2007, The Rowles family have rescued many of these dogs with sometimes having as many as 40 dogs and pups staying with them in their family home at at time.   However with struggling to to accommodate them all and harrassment by dog hating locals whom want the english family out of town.  RSDR desperately need to raise enough money for a dog shelter.

In Celebration of UK Animal Week, RSDR are holding a Wet Nose Day on the 9th July 2010! to help raise money for their dog shelter to help dogs like Matty in the RSDR Poster.  (If you would like to know Mattys story, please read below).

If you would like to help, please purchase one of our RSDR T-Shirts or wristbands at our Online shop and show your support of RSDR,  by wearing your RSDR T-Shirt or Wristband proudly on the 9th July for our Wet Nose Day!!  www.streetdogrescue.com

FOR A LIMITED TIME - THESE ITEMS WILL BE ON SALE!! 

ON SALE  -  10% OFF  -  RSDR T-Shirts normally € 16.00 each  are now €  14.40 each  (colours:  Black or White).

ON SALE  -  10% OFF  -  RSDR Wristbands normally € 6.50 each are now € 5.85 each

All prices include shipping worldwide.  All currencies accepted through Paypal.  (Our online shop will convert to your currency!!)

WIN PRIZES!!   -    Enter our Free Photo Competition!!

RULES: Photos must include a Person wearing a RSDR T-shirt or Wristband.

Maximum 5 photo entries per person.   Competition is open to all members, and the RSDR team.

All entries must be emailed to  streetdogrescue@gmail.com

Please include your Name, Address, and a short description of each photo. Photos will be published on website.

Categories photos will be judged on:

1. Most Original Place

2. Most funniest photo

3. Most Scenic

The Photo competition will be independently judged by Radio Host of Wild Time, Thomas Janak http://www.wildtimeonline.blogspot.com

Competition judged on the 12th July 2010!

Matty's Story by Diane Rowles

We were horrified when Luke came home one day and showed us pictures he had taken of a dog with an extremely matted coat. He had been unable to approach the dog as it was growling and went off in the other direction. We went out several times a day to try and find him. Weeks later, Tony and the boys did find him but the dog hid under a van. At any approach he would growl and threaten them. He did seem less threatened by females and after days of me patiently sitting on the road trying to coax him with food, we were able to catch him and bring him home. Matty was extremely aggressive and untrusting. It was quite a struggle to get his coat clipped. The poor dog was in so much pain as his legs were all matted together and all his claws were over grown.

Matty decided that he likes and trusts two human beings but anyone else, he will bite. Even family members that he sees every day, cannot touch him. We since found out that he spent 6 months at the isolator (shelter) in Smolian before somehow finding himself on the streets of Rudozem. I visited the isolator and was shown the “cell” where Matty was kept. It was a small concrete pen with nothing at all to lie on. The pens are hosed down with cold water with the dogs still in them. The dogs do not get out and are fed on bones and if they are lucky they get a stock cube in some water. Matty was castrated whilst at the isolator. It is little wonder that he doesn’t trust people as we have heard reports of the dogs being castrated whilst still awake. To this day we do not know how he survived his time at the isolator, we are just glad that he did and that he is safe and loved for the rest of his days.

 If you would like to make a donation to our Dog Shelter widget on the home page of our website please visit:  www.streetdogrescue.com/ 

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Kind Regards

Anita Parsons

Fundraising & Media Co-ordinator

Rudozem Street Dog Rescue

Registered Foundation No: 175647065

email: streetdogrescue@gmail.com

http://www.streetdogrescue.com

Luke was on a rescue mission today. He was in the centre when a young boy ran to him and asked for help. He said a man was beating up his puppy. He took Luke inside an apartment block and there was the guy kicking hell out of the young boys puppy. Luke slammed the guy against the wall and told him never to lay a finger on any other dog, he then grabbed the pup and gave it back to the boy. the pup was ok but shaken. The guy actually said sorry to Luke, tried to put his arm round him and said 'I wont do it again my friend". Luke shrugged him off and said youre no friend of mine. It might have been a bit silly of luke to go up against a grown man but when it comes to animals his heart rules his head.

Teddy the collie is howling outside for someone to go and see him. the poor dog is drooling constantly. He obviously has problems with his teeth. His bottom molars are extremely large and bad looking and it looks like his gums are receeding. He really does need help. We are going to see if he will fit in with Khan, Heather and Willow and Matty will have to go in the downstairs hallway for now, if it works out.

If you can give a small donation to help us raise money for a Dog Shelter, please visit our website.  http://www.streetdogrescue.com 

News from Diane Rowles

27th May

Sadie, the very thin x german shepherd let both Tony and I stroke her tonight. She is difficult to find during the day so we go and feed her at 9pm every night and she seems to be in the same area.

A lovely collie dog keeps trying to get in the gate but sadly we just don't have any room for him until some of the other dogs go. The poor boy was thrown out on the streets when his owner decided he didn't want him anymore.

Tess has started coughing again so the vet is coming out to give her another antibiotic injection. It is doubtful that she will be able to have her 2nd vaccination just yet.

VIDEO:  Feeding Sadie in the town centre.  If you can't view the video above
please press on the following link:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LIMCw0_uuY

Photo Above:  Teddy the Collie that has been hanging around the house.  We do not have any room for
any more adult dogs in the house, as we are so overcrowded.  This is one of the reasons,

why we so desperately need a shelter.  If anyone could please give a donation to our Shelter Widget on the home page of our website at http://www.streetdogrescue.com it would help a lot.

Photo of Tess above.  She has not been well and is starting to cough a lot.  The vet is coming to see her again to have another antibiotic shot.

http://www.streetdogrescue.com

From Diane on Facebook

25th May

Keegan is doing well and is now out in the smaller of the puppy pens with Buddy.

We have been trying for weeks to feed a very thin German Shepherd cross. Every time she saw us she would run off. She now seems to have settled in the town centre. A couple of days ago, Tony managed to sneak up and put food next to her while she was sleeping. As soon as she woke up she ate it.

Photo:  Of the dog eating the food Tony left beside her

Yesterday she seemed to recognise him and wagged her tail and went for food. We couldn't find her earlier today but found her this evening and fed her.

Photo:  The female dog, who Tony has named Sadie, recognised Tony and finally came up to him.

One of Sashko's sisters has given birth and is wandering round the centre looking for scraps. We have never been able to get close to her or the other sister. We are trying to find out where she has had her pups so that we can keep an eye on them.

Please do not forget about the great items up for sale on Ebay -  auction finishes in 4 days time!   so check out the items. 

Please go to http://www.streetdogrescue.com/ebayitemsforsale.htm  

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Kind Regards

Anita Parsons

Fundraising & Media Co-ordinator

Rudozem Street Dog Rescue

Registered Foundation No: 175647065

email: streetdogrescue@gmail.com

http://www.streetdogrescue.com

Our Lovely Julie Lewis, has put some fantastic items that were donated to the RSDR at Crufts, up for sale on Ebay!!!

If anyone is interested in purchasing one of these items.  Please visit the following Links and make a bid.

All monies raised go to the Rudozem Street Dog Resue Foundation www.streetdogrescue.com

ITEM 1  -  A cool polo shirt for your dog. The item is pale blue with a white collar and trim to the sleeves and has a dog logo.

The shirt is in soft jersey fabric. There are no fastenings, you just pop it over their head and legs.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190398612911&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

ITEM 2  -  Dog Biscuit/Chew/Food Tin

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190398569159&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

ITEM 3  -  Bone Shaped Dog Bowl

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190398570704&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

ITEM 4  -  Muddy Paws Collapsible Dog Bowl

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190398572564&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

ITEM 5  -  "Taz Lab" - Collapsible Dog Bowl

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190398575543&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

ITEM 6  -  Personalised Pet ID tag

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190398583263&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

ITEM 7  -  K9 Bridle/Dog halti style

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190398587152&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

ITEM 8  -  Afghan Hound - 'motif' clock

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190398592197&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

ITEM 9  -  Contemporary dog print

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190398603129&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

ITEM 10  -  Dog outfits/coats/jacket

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190398608104&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

ITEM 11  -  Dog outfits/coats/jacket

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190398610366&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT