I'll speak with Jan this afternoon...I know  Ann, one of her posse, lives in Surrey.
ps As for on the mend...I will be when I finished anti-biotics for a wound infection. Me oh my what I'd give to walk the pack with my OH.

Jan is in Essex, however  transport is not a problem. She has " disciples" nationwide, plus she goes to the enth degree to accomodate  good forever homes. She reckons the Jack-a-poo is more poo than Jack...if that makes sense. Obviously the Paterdale is a Patterdale (such characters) and the Staffie is white. White always sends alarm bells ringing, but thats a personal issue related to dogs who aren't supposed to be white ie Danes/Boxers etc.
Maybe I should ring her tomorrow and ask if I can post her telephone number on an open board. She doesn't "do" tinternet which is a shame; she's the oracle of all things homeopathic.

Wonderful news - be happy Jade and live life to the full. xxxx

Rehomed

I think the world and his son felt sick when they read that: I certainly did.  Recieved it via email and then the same person sent this...sooooo who's telling the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.



Updated RSPCA statement in response to Mail On Sunday inaccurate & biased
report

Animal cruelty, neglect and suffering are at unprecedented levels in
modern times.

We rehome thousands of animals, but the number of people rehoming
animals do not keep up with the numbers of irresponsible owners.

It is simply not true that the RSPCA 'routinely' puts down healthy
animals. We do need to put animals to sleep when it is in their
interests. Nobody who works for the RSPCA wants to have to put
rehomeable animals to sleep, but it is a sad reality of the work that
we do.

Although the trend is in decline, the RSPCA sometimes has to put some
rehomeable animals to sleep simply because they cannot be found good
homes. While there continues to be too many animals being bred, and we
continue to take in more animals than there are willing rehomers, we
will continue to have this dilemma.

This is not unique to the RSPCA, and many animal charities are forced
to make hard decisions like this.

All euthanasia decisions are made by a veterinary surgeon in the best
interests of the individual animal. The vet does - and should - take
into account how much that animal's previous mistreatment means it is
suffering, how much we can help prevent that suffering in other ways
and whether there will be people willing to give it a home - and there
are sadly a limited number of people who rehome a pet from us, despite
there being thousands looking for homes.

In October of this year Gavin Grant, CEO of the RSPCA issued a stark
warning that animal rescue charities are being overwhelmed with
animals in dire need, stretching them to breaking point - all at a
time when giving to all charities is under real pressure.

The simple fact the RSPCA, like many other animal charities, is
stretched to breaking point. That is why we have called for emergency
help from the nation's animal lovers.

RSPCA chief executive Gavin Grant said: "The recession may be over but
these are very dark times for its silent victims - the animals. They
have never needed our help so desperately. Indeed we have taken
measures to reduce bureaucracy whilst maintaining and seeking to boost
levels of expenditure on our inspectors and front line animal welfare
work"

"Preventing cruelty and helping the animals most in need are the
RSPCA's absolute priorities but the number of abused and abandoned
animals is soaring.

At the same time, we have more animal abusers to investigate,
prosecute and hopefully prevent from hurting animals than anyone can
remember.

We also have this about the two ex members of staff who have gone to the
Mail:

Please be aware of the fact that Dawn Aubrey-Ward is a disgruntled
former employee of the RSPCA who was subject to a disciplinary
investigation for alleged theft of animals. She left the organisation
with matters still pending.

There were also police concerns drawn to the RSPCA's attention of
irregularities relating to her possession of firearms and some welfare
concerns regarding animals under her care during her working time for
us

Also please be aware that as a member of the Countryside Alliance,
Angela Egan-Ravenscroft is part of an organisation that seeks the
return of bloodsports and is unlikely to have a positive opinion of
the RSPCA

Klare Kennett
RSPCA acting head of press



Updated RSPCA statement in response to Mail On Sunday inaccurate & biased
report

Animal cruelty, neglect and suffering are at unprecedented levels in
modern times.

We rehome thousands of animals, but the number of people rehoming
animals do not keep up with the numbers of irresponsible owners.

It is simply not true that the RSPCA 'routinely' puts down healthy
animals. We do need to put animals to sleep when it is in their
interests. Nobody who works for the RSPCA wants to have to put
rehomeable animals to sleep, but it is a sad reality of the work that
we do.

Although the trend is in decline, the RSPCA sometimes has to put some
rehomeable animals to sleep simply because they cannot be found good
homes. While there continues to be too many animals being bred, and we
continue to take in more animals than there are willing rehomers, we
will continue to have this dilemma.

This is not unique to the RSPCA, and many animal charities are forced
to make hard decisions like this.

All euthanasia decisions are made by a veterinary surgeon in the best
interests of the individual animal. The vet does - and should - take
into account how much that animal's previous mistreatment means it is
suffering, how much we can help prevent that suffering in other ways
and whether there will be people willing to give it a home - and there
are sadly a limited number of people who rehome a pet from us, despite
there being thousands looking for homes.

In October of this year Gavin Grant, CEO of the RSPCA issued a stark
warning that animal rescue charities are being overwhelmed with
animals in dire need, stretching them to breaking point - all at a
time when giving to all charities is under real pressure.

The simple fact the RSPCA, like many other animal charities, is
stretched to breaking point. That is why we have called for emergency
help from the nation's animal lovers.

RSPCA chief executive Gavin Grant said: "The recession may be over but
these are very dark times for its silent victims - the animals. They
have never needed our help so desperately. Indeed we have taken
measures to reduce bureaucracy whilst maintaining and seeking to boost
levels of expenditure on our inspectors and front line animal welfare
work"

"Preventing cruelty and helping the animals most in need are the
RSPCA's absolute priorities but the number of abused and abandoned
animals is soaring.

At the same time, we have more animal abusers to investigate,
prosecute and hopefully prevent from hurting animals than anyone can
remember.

We also have this about the two ex members of staff who have gone to the
Mail:

Please be aware of the fact that Dawn Aubrey-Ward is a disgruntled
former employee of the RSPCA who was subject to a disciplinary
investigation for alleged theft of animals. She left the organisation
with matters still pending.

There were also police concerns drawn to the RSPCA's attention of
irregularities relating to her possession of firearms and some welfare
concerns regarding animals under her care during her working time for
us

Also please be aware that as a member of the Countryside Alliance,
Angela Egan-Ravenscroft is part of an organisation that seeks the
return of bloodsports and is unlikely to have a positive opinion of
the RSPCA

Klare Kennett
RSPCA acting head of press