SUCCESS STORIES

All of our adoptions are success stories - this page has been created for the owners of our rescues who wish to submit their own special story of their rescue. If you wish your rescue to appear on this page - please email with a photo and description.

	Fionn Fionn was adopted from the rescue in March 2009 - and the owners have not stopped once! They sadly lost their 15.5 year Old Wire, Cal, in February and they couldn't be without a Wire in the house. It was love at first sight with Fionn - He is a delight, full of energy and has brought life back into their house. Although not entirely used to walking on lead - he is coming along. He is very friendly towards other dogs and assumes they all want to play! He is due to meet some more family members soon, including Betty the Irish Terrier! So far Fionn has been to Ireland in April, to meet the extended family. He was thoroughly spoilt and enjoyed running along the sandy beaches. He is now going through the steps to get his doggie passport, so hopefully a trip to France at the end of the summer in on the books. Both he and his new family are happy their paths crossed - we wish them well.

	Jasper After searching for a fox terrier in need of a new home, his new owners adopted 'Japser' in June 08. His previous owners had to move to America, for work reasons, and were unable to take him with them. When they initially phoned Sue Davison, she said that she had only just had a call about a dog in need of a new home in a place called 'Lye' in the West Midlands and did they know it..... well as luck would have it they only live 10 minutes away from Lye so the husband went down during his lunch break. The husband fell in love with him as soon as he saw him and when he took his wife down on the evening - she loved him too! They were able to take him there and then and haven't looked back since. Jasper took about a week or so to settle in as he was crying at night, but they soon got him into a familiar routine and he is very settled in now. He loves going for walks in the nearby Clent Hills and adores car journeys where he can just watch the world go by out of the window. Everyone who meets him loves him, and if the wife has had a bad day at work, he always cheers her up the moment she walks in the door as he is so happy to see her. He has made their little family complete and they love him with all of their heart.
	Paddy Paddy came to the rescue as a Battersea Stray - he came to the rescue completely blind, scared and underweight. With the generous help of our supporters - money was raised for Paddy's eye surgery. This has been a success - and although his vision has not been restored fully - he can see! And this has turned a shy frightened dog into a bouncy, confident, loving boy. He was adopted on Easter Sunday 2009 - his new family are besotted with him. They love him dearly and report that he is a wonderful companion - and very naughty! Just as he should be. The family want to thank everyone that has helped with his operation - they are continuing the treatment and report that he continues to enjoy life to the full. You can see his photo on the Fox Terrier walks and Fun days - he is always game for a social get together! Thank you again to the following donors: Miss Alberta Brusi; Mrs S Campbell; Ms Barbara Dagger; Ms Karen Hanton; Miss U Hewins; Ms Alison Hurst; Sylvia, Ami,George & Asta Kroon; The Mcdermott family; Jan Perkins & family; Ms Jackie Sullivan - along with the volunteers from the rescue - you will be in the hearts of Paddy and his family always.
	Sally Sally is a 6 year old female fox terrier adopted last year. She has had a bad start in life and was given up as the owner was unfit to care for her. Her new owners couldn't get her out of the kitchen for the first few days and had a challenge getting her to trust them. But she has made a wonderful recovery and is no longer a timid shy dog. Instead she rules the house and has been known to put a few dogs in their place in the park! She loves going for walks in the woods and going for a swim. Generally the more filthy the water - the happier she becomes. She also loves to roll in unmentionable items - usually just before a long car ride - her owners have suffered many a stinky car journey. She also loves to dig and bury items and in this photo she has just buried a treat. She is very pleased with herself. Sally now has her own blog (http://sallyfoxterrier.blogspot.com). Please stop by to see how with love, patience and understanding, a troubled rescue can blossom into a lovely wiry terrier.

If you have adopted a dog from the Fox Terrier Rescue and would like them to appear on this page please email diana@shonalona.co.uk with the details and a photo.

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The Rescue has been rehoming dogs for almost 30 years, and we have included a small sample of dogs we have rehomed - some with story attached some without - but all very loved!

This is Bruce in his garden

Casper - a 5yr old Welshie with very large companion

Dax running with his Lurcher friend

Eric taking a break during a visit to a Museum - nearly 9 and still jumping and playing - and loves what his owner calls 'biting with teeth' - play bites. His real love is chasing Badgers - which no one will let him do!

Jenny in her new garden

Jimmy in his new garden with his new ball

Patch - a classic Fox terrier - aged 9

If you would like to offer a Fox Terrier a permanent and loving home, please complete the form on the Adoptables page.

Although we list the dogs as soon as possible, we sometimes have dogs that are not shown on the website. So please email the Questionnaire and we will keep it on file and notify you if a suitable dog becomes available.

Thank you

Wilf - has agreed with the cat to dislike eachother - has learnt new and creative ways to escape from his boundaries - challenging owners to think more 'creatively' - still manages to use his terrier charm to be called adorable and very loveable.