Author: Sue

18 month old Leyla has been a great mum to her pups and now they have all been homed we are looking for a mum for Leyla.  Those of you looking for a small dog, don’t wait !

Muppet is 4yrs old, vaccinated, chipped and sterilised and has all her papers. This is a very affectionate and lovely dog and she needs a home urgently!

Muppet needs a fenced garden above all else as she is at present with a lovely lady who adores her but because her land backs onto a river and is unable to be fenced, Muppet runs off to visit neighbouring farms, crossing roads on the way. She does no harm except to round up a few cows as is in her nature as a Beauceron, but it’s worrying and not really acceptable. However Muppet would be very happy to remain in an enclosed garden with frequent walks and lots of love and attention and we would like to stress that she is actually a VERY obedient dog in all respects! She is fine off the lead if you are with her and will come to call or whistle no trouble

– she only goes off on her own if she’s bored and left to her own devices. She loves other dogs and older children who can play ball with her (not little ones so much as they scare her with loud noises etc) and she’s not bad with cats as she was brought up with them as a puppy. We know Muppet’s history from being a rescue puppy so can track back through her four years for those who would like to know all about her. She’s a delight we’re told and but for the problem with not being able to contain her whilst her present owner is otherwise occupied working in her office at home – Muppet would not be needing a new home as she’s adorable. So, please contact us if you would like to go and meet Muppet and we will put you in touch with the lady who has her and can tell you all about her or please call us on 05 65 69 12 26 or email on :- doglinks.fr@gmail.com for all the background on this wonderful dog who will be a delight for some lucky person.

More kittens – real beauties these, call Graham Berry on 0565 31 49 72

Loulou, a beautiful Blue Roan (no less !) 4 year old Spaniel is looking for a new home as her owner has moved to Java (again, no less !) and could not take her.  A sweet little dog, she is vaccinated, sterilised and passported.  Great with children, not fazed by anything and will let you know when you have callers.  Different coloured eyes which adds to her charm !

Beautiful Lady Benno !  This is a photo of the beautiful  two year old Benno just three minutes after she had been left for an ‘away hour’ at Poorpaws to see how she would react.  Well, every picture tells a story !  I just cannot emphasise enough what a gorgeous girl she is.  Quite shy at first, loves playing with a ball and gets on with everyone.  Not an aggressive bone in her darling body.  She is MUCH smaller than a labrador ( spaniel size) and was taken in by a kind person when she turned up obviously very recently having had puppies.  The lady had Benno sterilised, chipped and vaccinated but sadly is off to Australia very soon and cannot take Benno.  This is an ideal dog for anyone – please someone adopt her soon before I fall totally and impossibly in love !

There is a French saying which, translated means  ” have I got ‘pigeon’ stamped on my forehead ?”.  This means “do you think  am stupid/gullible or what ?!”  There seem to be increasing cases of English people taking dogs from other Brits whilst said Brit “just has to pop back to England for a week”.  Inevitably nothing more is heard and the poor ‘pigeon’ is left with a dog they don’t want/cannot afford.  This is the case of Tressor a 7 year old Border/German shepherd.  A very kind lady agreed to look after Tressor for someone  of whom she only knew the christian name and had no means of contact.  I know, I know !!

Little Albert arrived in a nearby village a week or so ago with an old rope round his neck. He spent days and days going from house to house seeking food and affection. He is being cared for temporarily until he can come to Poorpaws but wouldn’t it be great if he could go directly to a new home ? All attempts have been made to find out where he comes from but to no avail. A small dog, about the size of a Jack Russell, Albert (I just thought he looks like an Albert !) has proved to be fine with cats, other dogs, chickens and geese ! He is about 6 years old, seems to be blind in one eye and will very shortly be vaccinated and neutered. A lovely little chap who deserves to find a happy home.

Gorgeous Gumbo was dumped on me – almost literally – at the Montaigu market by a lady who begged me to take him.  Gumbo belonged to her handicapped sister who lives in a small house without a garden.  A great life for a puppy !  I looked at the poor dog emaciated, flea-ridden and frightened (Gumbo, not me !) and how could I refuse?  I was rewarded by Gumbo peeing, pooing and puking in the car on the way home but once he realised he had a garden to play in he transformed into a normal seven month dog and ran round happily making friends with all the others.  So, with a little education and affection Gumbo will be great I’m sure. Not sure what mix he is but looks to me as if there is a mix of Golden Retriever and Brittany Spaniel……. perhaps ?! He will be neutered, chipped and vaccinated just as soon as I can get to the vet.

Adopted!

This fine fellow is called Little Ted.  At two and a half years old the poor boy finds himself in need of a new home through no fault of his own and time is running out fast.  Due to personal problems his owner has to return to the UK, very soon.  LT is reported to have a very good temperament,  great with children and most other animals, though chickens and cats should perhaps beware!  If you can offer Little Ted a home please contact Ross on 0565211589.

This fabulous English Setter is just four months old and he and his brother are both looking for good homes with people who understand the breed.

Blacky (original !!) is a beautiful Cocker Spaniel.  Just two years old, vaccinated and neutered

Don’t let their sad little faces fool you – these chap are full of beans.  At about four years old they are brothers who find themselves homeless due to the death of their owner.  Great ratters !

Fredy is a two year old Fox Terrier who is very well educated and a very faithful little lad.

This is two year old Milou, a lovely little boy who was very frightened when taken into care.  Much improved he is a friendly little boy but we wouldn’t want him to go to a family where there are young children just in case.

ADOPTED!

Another little Fifi, under two years old, very friendly.

The lovely Gus is just four moths old and was found hunting for food around some dustbins.  He has a really super character, gentle yet fun.

Four year old beautiful Bonnie was rescued from the SPA at Toulouse and taken to live in a wonderful environment in the Dordogne.  Sadly Bonnie (chipped, sterilised and vaccinated)

These little pups are the result of an ‘accident’ between a Flat coated Retriever (Dad) and a Boxer (Mum). Here they are at five weeks. The black and white – female – on the left and the boy on the right are looking for homes and will be ready to go mid-August. They are situated up near Caen and if you are interested please call Paul on 0233668885.

We don’t usually home kittens, leaving that to Chats du Quercy or Ami des Chats, however this mum and her six babes were literally dumped on us and we need to find homes for  them all as our resident 20 or so cats are totally miffed at the interlopers !!’

Dear little Sissi is with us due to the kindness of our vets.  She was taken to be put down as her owner has a terminal illness and can no longer look after her.  Even though she is no longer as young as she was (9 years old)  Sissi has a lot left in her yet and is a very easy going little dog.  The vets asked me if I could possibly find a place for her and even though I had vowed not to take any more for the time being, already having 14 who will never be adopted, how could I say no ?  I couldn’t, (a ) because our vets are so good to me and (b ) because they are all so cute !!!  Sissi is sterilised, vaccinated and chipped and would make a wonderful companion for an elderly (or not so elderly !) couple as she doesn’t ask for much, just a lot of love and good care.

At under two years old, little Fifi already finds herself alone, her owner having gone into a retirement home.  She is a darling and, as you see, is very good at smiling for the camera !!  Fifi is a little timid at first but very quickly makes friends.  She is sterilied, chipped and vaccinated.

RESERVED!

Gina is one adorable pup !  Taken from an unhappy home she bears no grudges and just loves EVERYONE !  Goodness knows who her parents are but we think she will be about a middle size lady.  3 months old, vaccinated and chipped, Gina has her bags packed and is ready to go !

Calès is a fantastic boy who is at the moment at the refuge in Cahors.  He bonded well with one of the volunteers there and was coming on a treat.  Sadly the volunteer has left and Calès is seriously unhappy.  At about two years old Calès needs a home where he will have plenty of exercise and space to run about.  For more info on Calès speak  the Refuge Canin Lotois on 0565226632.

Benno is a beautiful 2 or 3 year old spaniel cross who has obviously had a hard time.  She turned up at a house in a sorry state, evidently recently having had pups.  She was very timid and wary but with the love an affection given to her, has turned into a lovely girl.  Brilliant in the car but not keen at being left alone.  In foster care at the moment Benno needs to find a home soon as her foster carer is off to Australia in the near future.  If you can help Benno, please call Carolyn on 0565362009.

ADOPTED!

Titou is a beautiful Border Collie of ten years old.  His owner has died and he is now alone at the farmhouse being fed and walked daily by an elderly relative.  Obviously this situation cannot go on and we are looking for a kind home for Titou who has only ever known being the constant companion of his owner and who is now so sad.  A well behaved loving dog who only needs regular meals, a garden and the love he has known up to now.

Bouba is 6yrs old and VERY stressed! This beautiful dog was left tied to a railway track! He’s a young setter cross (possibly spaniel) whose owners were tracked down because he’s chipped (250269200053140)and he is now also vaccinated. It turns out he has been passed from one owner to the next (stolen) and has had a terribly confusing time. His owners basically now no longer want him back because the lady of the house is pregnant and doesn’t want him around any more! This poor dog knows he’s been abandoned and cries and cries and barks and barks – this level of stress will eventually bring him down as it will make him ill…. This boy needs to get out very quickly to a loving home and why not, he’s so beautiful and settles down immediately he has your attention and feels a kind touch. Some dogs ‘manage’ the stress, chaos and confinement of the refuge and some don’t…. Bouba will not and needs help!

This poor boy has had a really rough time lately and at about 10 years old we are hoping that someone out there can offer him a home.  I know not all of you are after puppies !  His owner gave him on to a very uncertain future and he has been wandering  picking up food and affection where he can.  He is in fine fettle,  no problem with other dogs or cats and would make a great companion.  His owner just doesn’t want to know so it will be a life at the SPA unless a home is found.

Four ‘beeyootiful’ puppies of just two months.  Three Brittany Spaniel crosses and a little black lab female cross.  Regulars to this website will know that I cannot resist anything with Brittany Spaniel, they are just such lovely, intelligent, faithful dogs.  There are two females and one male and all will be vaccinated and chipped before leaving Poorpaws.

Willow is a female border collie who has just turned one year old. I have no idea why she has been abandoned, but chances are that her owners just didn’t understand the border character. She is typical of her breed; bright, lively, eager to please, playful. All in all just a lovely girl. Having only just arrived, Willow is in no danger at all; but she is very bored as collies hate inactivity. She is sharing her cage with another female and passed our cat test with flying colours. She is young enough to train, and, being a collie, will be keen to learn. Please can someone find a place in their home for Willow.

URGENT!!!

ADOPTED!

Folie was found by a Poorpaws supporter out walking her own Poorpaws.  She (Folie) had obviously been travelling a long way as she was very thin and limping.  With the most beautiful Bambi eyes and colouring Folie is the size and similar in shape to a Whippet, ideal for someone looking for a small dog. She also runs and jumps like a baby deer or hare. About just a year old Folie is so sweet and gentle.  Vaccinated and (by the time this goes to press) sterilised.

This very rarely happen to Poorpaws !  We have been asked to help to home four of these beautiful Coton de Tulear puppies who will be ready to go at the end of May.  This breed are ideal for those who want small and pretty.  Lovely characters.  They will go quickly !

Regulars to the website will know that I work very closely with Danielle, a voluntary SPA Inspector. Danielle investigates cruelty cases (as well as doing kennelling, rehoming and dog education ). She was recently called to investigate a case and left with these poor babes under her arm. About two or three years old, the poor things were in a disgusting state, living in disgusting conditions. It never ceases to amaze me how quickly dogs forgive bad treatment and these dogs are now happily running around in a large park at Danielles. I went to visit them and if I didn’t know their history I would never have guessed what they have been through. They will be cleaned up, shampooed and set and soon looking for new homes. We think they are Yorkshire Terrier mixed with something equally smallish.

Annie’s son Geordie has now gone to a smashing home and we are hoping that Annie will soon find happiness now. At about six years old (or as our vet called her, “six ans hors tax” !) Annie has been sterilised and is fully vaccinated. She will make a great companion for any household WITHOUT A CAT !!

Three year old Archie was left with us last winter by people who promised to pay for his keep and come back for him in April.  Yeah, right.  Archie has been abandoned so is now up for adoption.   A Belgian Sheherd X (we think !) Archie is full of energy and fine with female dogs.

OK all you Jack Russell fans, here is the nearest thing to a JR that we have had for a very long time.  Flora has all the JR characteristics including the ability to bounce up and down on her back legs like a rubber ball.  She is crossed, we think, with a Pinscher, so is a very small young lady of about a year old.

Matthew.  This is Matthew.  Matthew is not a dog.  Matthew is a cat.  Matthew is a cat with a bucket full of love to give, in fact so much that he is driving me mad !!  The other fifteen plus cats here at Poorpaws all get on quietly with their own lives.  They have cosy places to sleep and plenty to eat.  They are all neutered and generally seem happy with life.  Then there is Matthew !  Matthew want to be with me ALL  THE  TIME !  He wants to be on my lap when I’m eating, he wants to be on my shoulder any time I am sitting down, he head butts me for a cuddle when I’m on the computer and he cries outside the bedroom door at night.  I’m afraid I don’t have that much time to give to him what with work and the dogs.  So PLEASE will someone with the time and inclination for full time cuddling (or an elderly relative in residence who likes cats) adopt him from me ?

ALL  HOMED!

One female, four male – look at the darling brown one, quite unusual !  These pups will be ready to go, chipped, vaccinated and wormed, from 14th May.  Both parents are known and are excellent working farm dogs.  So,  as I always say, Border Collies are dogs who need to have mental stimulation as well lots of good loving care so sign up for your nearest agility class !!  More than happy to sleep outside and great playmates for children.

You won’t be able to tell from these photos, but Fausto is one of the soppiest, most affectiionate, loveable dogs ever.  On the slightly larger than medium side, Fausto is just one year old (so won’t be growing any more) and is just one adorable og.  Gets on fine with other dogs and would love a home where there are children to play with.

ADOPTED!

This is little Toto (who ”aint in Kansas anymore’ !) She is an absolute delight, just under three years old, very loving and just adores being with children. Due to tragic circumstances Toto is going to be with out a home from 12th April and azlthough she can come to Poorpaws, it really would be less traumatic for her to go straight to a new home. Knee high to a butterfly Toto has love the size of an elephant to give.

ADOPTED!

Geordie has grown some since the photos were taken of him with his mum ! A real little character, Geordie just loves to play and is getting bored here at Poorpaws where we only have adults at the moment so poor Geordie keeps getting put smartly in his place ! He is now nearly four months old and is chipped and vaccinated.

Leo the boxer – well nearly all boxer ! – is eight months old and a very sociable fellow. Found as a puppy his owner find now that he needs a bit more fun and frolics than she can give him so would like him to go to a home where long regular walks are the order of the day. We think he looks just great !

Don’t like cats ?  Don’t want cats in your garden digging up and peeing on your plants ?  Then Carrie is for you !!  An adorable, loving, affectionate, obedient lady who gets on well with other dogs,  Carrie DOES  NOT  LIKE  CATS !!!  She will wiggle to you on her tummy, she will roll over in front of you for a tummy rub, she will come when called but SHE  WILL  NOT  PUT  UP  WITH  CATS !!  Sterilised and vaccinated.