 Get Twitter buttons |
Canterbury
DOG GOES UNDER THE KNIFE FOR PLASTIC SURGERY
Boyce the St. Bernard from Kent has a facelift as excess skin folds left him blind
Sam Davis and Boyce pre surgery Canine carer and Boyce after surgery
A St. Bernard called Boyce is now one of a handful of dogs in Britain to have received a facelift. Boyce was not checked-in for vanity purposes nor was he looking to knock a few years off his face – in fact he suffered from excess skin folds which left him blind.
Boyce is being cared for by Dogs Trust Canterbury, Dogs Trust veterinary director Paula Boyden comments:
“This condition is often seen in Shar Peis and is quite unusual for a St. Bernard to suffer this badly. Prior to his facelift Boyce would have suffered terribly with sore eyes caused by the constant rubbing of skin folds on his eyeballs.
The operation took place by removing a section of skin on the top of his head, so his skin could be ‘lifted’ and stitched back together meaning his vision was restored. Resorting to a facelift demonstrates the severity of the poor dog’s condition and we’re delighted that Boyce will now be able to lead a happy and healthy life.”
The big and bouncy dog has recently recovered from his first facelift, but it doesn’t stop there for Boyce, who is scheduled in for further plastic surgery to improve his quality of life:
Dogs Trust Canterbury manager Adam Levy says:
“Boyce’s next operation will reshape his eyelids to further improve his eyesight and reduce the pain and discomfort. He’s a tough lad who bounces back quickly and is receiving lots of love and care from our dedicated canine carers. Despite his veterinary ordeal, Boyce is a happy chappy and once he’s fully recovered will available for rehoming.”
If you think you can offer Boyce or any of his canine chums at Dogs Trust Canterbury please contact the centre at Radfall Road, Chestfield, Nr Whitstable, Kent, CT53ER or call 01227 792 505
Dogs Trust Canterbury has Harry Potter fever with its very own ‘Red Head’ Weasley family!
In light of the soon-to-be released Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, seven ginger pureblood boxer puppies at Dogs Trust Canterbury have been named after the seven pureblood children characters in the Weasley family featured in Harry Potter the Deathly Hallows:
Like the Weasley family in Harry Potter movies all these bouncy boxers are purebloods/breeds who would do anything for their friends. They are all special in their own way and will bring a bit of magic to their new families.
Group photo (from left to right )
Bill is like his character counterpart is a bit of a ladies’ man and has lots of female canine companions at the Rehoming Centre! He attracts only the most beautiful of hairy hounds! (4years old)
Percy like Percy in the film has an independent streak and knows his own mind. (3years old)
Charlie like his dragon expert counterpart is a wise dog, he’s very intelligent, a group leader and the other Boxers in the gang look up to him as he’s excellent at showing the younger pups especially, the doggy ropes! (5 years old)
Fred & George like the Harry Potter characters are two mischievous puppies with hearts of gold; they’re always finding trouble with the best intentions and are quite a handful! (4 months old)
Ginny the puppy is also the youngest in the litter and is a fast learner; she’ll be a high achiever when she grows up – like her counterpart! (3 months old)
Ron like JK’s character is fiercely loyal and will be your best friend for life. (5 years old)
Background on the dogs
The three puppies come from the same litter and it’s likely that the adult dogs are all related – cousins and brothers and sister etc. All dogs are looking for loving, active family homes with owners that will be willing to spend lots of time training and working with the Boxers. They’ll make loyal canine companions.
f you’re interested in Rehoming one of the Hairy Potter Dogs please call 01227 792 505 or visit the Rehoming Centre at: Dogs Trust Canterbury, Radfall Road, Chestfield, Nr Whitstable, Kent CT5 3ER
f you’re interested in Rehoming one of the Hairy Potter Dogs please call 01227 792 505 or visit the Rehoming Centre at: Dogs Trust Canterbury, Radfall Road, Chestfield, Nr Whitstable, Kent CT5 3ER
DOGS TRUST CANTERBURY IS ‘BARKING AT THE MOON’
Late night opening is introduced for visitors
Dogs Trust Canterbury is introducing new late night opening for visitors in an effort to drive more dog-lovers to come and visit the many mutts at the rehoming centre who are all looking for a loving home.
Dogs Trust hope the extended hours will give those dogs who are more lively in the evening a chance to shine as not all dogs show themselves best during the day.Ssome may bark with the lark and others howl with the owl.
From Spring to late September Dogs Trust Canterbury will be open until 8pm every Thursday evening. Staff are hoping that the flexible hours will help to showcase the dogs in a new light. Trials piloted in two rehoming centres have seen approximately an extra dog a week rehomed over a six month period which means the scheme could see an extra 500 dogs rehomed from Dogs Trust rehoming centres throughout the year.
Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre Manager, Adam Levy explains: “We have dogs of all ages, shapes and sizes here - pedigrees and crossbreeds - and they’re all searching for their perfect match. We have lovely little Luna, a three- year -old English Springer Spaniel, who by name and nature shines her brightest at night. She is a polite fun loving pooch who would make the perfect pet in the right home”.
Adam adds “We are also looking for a retirement home for spritely old timer -Woody, an eleven-year-old poodle cross who takes a while to find his paws but becomes a perky pooch in the evening. We hope that late night opening will not only give special dogs like Woody a chance to shine but will provide late night pet browsing for visitors who work during the day”.
If you can give these cracking canines the loving home they deserve please call the Dogs Trust Canterbury Rehoming Centre on 01227 792 505 or visit the centre at Radfall Road, Chesterfield, Nr Whitstable, Canterbury, Kent, CT5 3ER.
Dogs Trust is the UK’s largest dog welfare charity and cares for over 16,000 stray and abandoned dogs each year through its network of 17 Rehoming Centres nationwide.
For more information about the charity’s work please visit www.dogstrust.org.uk
OPEN EVENING FOR HANGDOG HOUNDS
Dogs Trust Canterbury will open its doors on Thursday 17th March between 6-7pm to launch the new Home from Home scheme – an initiative that asks those dotty about dogs to take a hound that’s been living in kennels for over a year into their home for several months.
Some of the Rehoming Centre’s most deserving dogs have been in kennels for a long time now and staff are hoping that a sojourn in the home of a devoted dog lover will be just what the hangdog hounds need.
Dogs Trust Canterbury Manager Adam Levy explains:
“Our kennels are innovatively designed to ensure the dogs are in the best environment possible. Most of our happy hounds enjoy kennel life and quickly find homes – there are some that sadly never settle down and it these dogs that are overlooked and will benefit from the Home from Home scheme.”
Residents of Kent! Do you fit the following criteria?
Do you want to help Dogs Trust Canterbury train their dogs in the home environment?
Would you like to learn more about dog training?
Have dog training experience and revel in the opportunity to turn a dog’s life around through positive training methods?
If yes then the canny canines at Dogs Trust Canterbury need you!
Please contact the Rehoming Centre on 01127 792505 or visit them at: Radfall Road, Chestfield, Nr Whitstable, Kent, CT53ER
| Debbie Connolly Bites Back |
| Jane Common - Getting Around With The Hound |
| Kate Bendix - Taking Itch Out Of Your Bitch |
| Subscribe to our newsletter and you'll receive regular emails keeping you up to date on our latest news, special offers and exclusive member only deals! |
