Mum was contacted yesterday by a distressed lady who is very worried about the safety and well being of two collies advertised on the awful preloved site. She would love to help these two dogs but the owner has refused to let them go to rescue despite the fact they are advertised 'free to a good home'. The only way she can help is if there is somewhere local they can go in the first instance while we find them a permanent foster placement. There are ways to get these two dogs out of their awful situation but we need somewhere to put them. So do we have anyone in Stoke on Trent who would be in a position to take 2 rescued collies for short term foster (a week to 10 days maybe) while we find them somewhere permanent to be fostered. They are mother & son, both in a bit of a state, nervous, entire and unvaccinated. If you can help please contact Mum via the website http://www.bordercolliesinneed.co.uk/

Sorry if you have already seen this on the other blog but we felt it was worth repeating. We are going to see Aunty Su, Uncle Marc and Poppy later they are coming to stay for a while. We haven't seen Poppy for a little while so it will be great fun! Mum is going to do some training with her while she's here :)

Mum had a great time in London but has come back with a terrible cold and hacking cough! We are trying to make her relax and take things easy but she even managed to co ordinate a collie rescue whilst she was away!

We really missed her but Dad spoiled us with lots of chews and bones so it wasn't too bad. The good news is that little orphan Annie has now got a lovely new home with a very kind lady who will love her and take good care of her. Meg is still looking and so is Tip.

Also looking for homes (although not via Border Collies In Need) are two Lab x girls both easy going and laid back, aged around 5 years. Also two Staff x Collies. Please get in touch if you think you might be able to help any of them and Mum will pass you onto the people concerned.

Mum is such a soft touch, she has offered to take some kittens from one of our animal rescuer friends. They are coming to stay for a little while before being re homed. Wonder what Mab cat will think about that!!!

Mum has been trying to rescue dogs from the free ads all week, the situation is getting really really bad. Please people don't give your pets away for free, they are worth so much more of your care and respect. If you can't keep them take them to a rescue who will look after them, find them good homes, do checks to make sure they will be okay and if anything goes wrong will take back your pet until a safe suitable place can be found.

Pets are not disposable!!!!! We are living, breathing creatures, we feel pain, stress and anxiety just like you do.

Aunty Su will be having all her hair shaved off on Saturday to raise money for Border Collies In Need, we were worried she might have a cold head so we sent her a hat to keep her warm.

We think it really suits her!!!!