Heidi, a Cypriot rescue, found her forever home with Janet and Paul Burridge in local Warfield. They lost their last dog Mandy, and also a Pine Ridge rescue, in January after 13 wonderful years, to cancer. Heidi, besides being the spit of Mandy has filled the void.

Janet told us that everyone who meets Heidi just falls in love with her and they could not believe how well she “fitted” into their home and lifestyle. Janet is a dog walker so Heidi has the company of other dogs 5 days a week – the weekends are family times.

Bella went to her forever home with Deborah Webb in June. Deborah says that she has settled in beautifully. Bella, also known as “Her Ladyship”, slept on the bed from day 1 – and now gets under the duvet too! (The UK is much colder than Cyprus).

Deborah also said that our Open Day is a great family (kids and dogs) day out.

The Byrne family lost Kato and Pippa after 12/13 years. Maria says that she had a special bond with Pippa who would follow her everywhere. Katy was adorable, a little nervous, but loved everyone he met – just wanting petting. Bella – their new dog – they describe as adorable, a very loving little dog who is settling well. She is a quick learner and eager to please.

The picture shows Bella has definitely made herself “at home”!

Moira Howie sent this email:

Dear Connie and Team,

We didn’t make your Open Day this year but hope it went well. It is with a broken heart I write to let you know about the happy life one of your dogs spent with us.

Eleven years ago we walked through your gates and you bought out Sambar. Simply the best Greyhound ever! She was an absolute joy and enriched our lives enormously. Sambar became a well-travelled dog: cars, trains, boats and even a helicopter – she took it all in her stride. She went to work with her Dad where she learnt to “meet and greet” customers. A role she continued on a part time basis at the National Trust up to month ago.

Last year at your Companion Dog Show she came 2nd in the pedigree veteran’s class but she was always a 1st to us. Like many greyhounds “owning” a sofa was the pinnacle of her career! She never complained but bone cancer was diagnosed following an x-ray for lameness and from there our girl just couldn’t get comfortable. We took  the heart-breaking decision today goodbye. On 17th of August the vet came to our house and she went to rainbow Bridge in her Dad’s arms.

Thank you to Sambar for sharing her life with us and to Pine Ridge for making this possible.”

Brenda Messina sent this lovely picture of Bailey, a 13 month old chocolate Labrador. They gave him a home in July.

Clare David came to see us in July and gave a home to Bluebell. She is looking very laid back in this picture with Bobby, a visiting Pug.

Lizz Griffiths and her excited children came to us in August and gave a home to Jester, a little Cypriot dog. “He is such a cheeky little chap and has settled into family life so well. My girls all adore him and I think the feeling is mutual. Thank you so much for enabling him to be part of our family, I can’t imagine life without him!”