A WARM WELCOME
TO PAWS2FREEDOM
ABOUT US
Thank you so much for taking a kind interest in our dogs and rescue projects.
Whether you are a new visitor or already part of our lovely Paws2Freedom family we are delighted to see you as we could not do what we do without our kind and much treasured supporters.
We thought that maybe you would like to know a little bit more about us…
ABOUT US
Thank you so much for taking a kind interest in our dogs and rescue projects.
We are delighted to have you as part of our lovely Paws2Freedom family as we could not do what we do without our kind and much treasured supporters.
We thought that maybe you would like to know a little bit more about us:
HOW CAN I DONATE?
As you can probably imagine, a small charity like ours is entirely dependent upon donations in order to survive.
Your kind support is so very much appreciated and absolutely vital for us to continue our rescue work, advance our therapy dog service and provide the food and care all the furry paws need.
If you would like to find out more about all the different ways to donate please follow the link below.
OUR FEATURED FOSTER to ADOPT DOGS are HONEY and ANGEL
Sometimes two rescue dogs find each other before they find their family. That is exactly what happened with Honey and Angel…
OUR FEATURED FOSTER DOG is RON
Ron had a loving family home, but sadly circumstances changed. His family have made the incredibly difficult and selfless decision to let him go.
HOW CAN I DONATE?
As you can probably imagine, a small charity like ours is entirely dependent upon donations in order to survive.
Your kind support is so very much appreciated and absolutely vital for us to continue our rescue work, advance our therapy dog service and provide the food and care all the furry paws need.
To find out more about all the different ways to donate just follow the link below.
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🐾 ROCCO – URGENT FOREVER FOSTER NEEDED 🐾
Cornwall • Devon • Devon/Somerset border
Rocco is an older Frenchie boy who desperately needs someone prepared to look past a difficult history and see the lovely little chap underneath it all.
❤️ ROCCO'S STORY:
Rocco’s past is a bit of a sad one.
His current family bought him through Gumtree and knowing very little about where he had come from. It was only afterwards that they discovered he had originally belonged to a rescue and should never have been sold on at all. However, a previous adopter had sadly sold him through Gumtree for profit instead of returning him to the rescue.
The original rescue was contacted at the time and agreed that Rocco could remain with his new family, but sadly they are not now in a position to take him back or offer the help he needs.
Rocco has been part of his current family for several years and is very settled with the people he knows. nfortunately, he also has a bite history and a recent incident involving the family’s toddler has left everyone in a very difficult position. The little girl reached for Rocco’s chew and he bit her arm, breaking the skin. Even though not a really severe bite, the parents responsibly took her to hospital to have the injury checked, which meant the incident had to be reported. The police have allowed Rocco to remain where he is, while a suitable placement is found, but another incident could have much more serious consequences. For everyone’s safety, Rocco is therefore currently being kept separately from the family and living in an outbuilding.
We are not yet in a position to bring him into our sanctuary ourselves and with everything we are currently funding, we simply cannot afford another dog in rehabilitation kennels for potentially several months. So we really do need to find this boy the right foster home to save his life.
🐶 ABOUT ROCCO:
Breed: French Bulldog
Sex: Male
Age: Around 10 years old
Size: Around 14.5 kg
Neutered: Yes
Microchipped: Yes
House trained: Yes
Rocco is actually a pretty settled little chap in everyday life. His family describe him as loving once he knows and trusts you. He likes being around his people but also values his own space and is quite happy snoozing away in his bed for much of the day.
He enjoys his walks, parks and beaches, travels well in the car and has coped well with several house moves.
DOGS:
Rocco can live happily with another dog and has done so for years. He currently has a close relationship with the family’s other dog and previously lived with another Frenchie, too.
What he doesn’t enjoy is unfamiliar dogs charging into his space. If another dog comes bundling over or things become too excitable, he may react defensively. He seems much happier with calm, familiar dogs, so we would certainly consider a home with the right canine companion following careful introductions.
CATS: Not tested
OTHER ANIMALS: Not tested
BEHAVIOUR:
Rocco does have a bite history and we will of course be completely open about this with anyone seriously interested in helping him. His difficulties appear to be mainly connected with certain types of handling, being startled, feeling crowded or having his personal space interfered with.
There have been previous incidents involving people he knows, other people and veterinary staff, as well as the recent incident involving his chew.
But this is not a dog who spends his day looking for trouble. Once Rocco knows somebody and understands that they will respect his boundaries, his family say incidents are uncommon. He simply needs someone who understands that loving a dog doesn’t always mean touching and cuddling them whenever we want to.
Rocco needs somebody who can read him, listen when he says “I’m uncomfortable”, give him space and allow a relationship to grow naturally.
He must live in a completely child-free home.
HEALTH:
Rocco has some ongoing eye issues which require occasional eye drops. He appears to be partially sighted and may also be partially deaf, which understandably make sudden approaches or unexpected handling more worrying for him. His rehoming information also records previous eye surgery which resolved an eye ulcer.
Rocco finds veterinary examinations particularly difficult and needs sedation for proper examinations.
Full details of his medical history will of course be discussed with anyone seriously considering fostering him.
🏡 IDEAL HOME:
Rocco doesn't need somebody to “fix” him. He needs somebody to understand him. We are looking for a calm, experienced adult-only home with someone who is comfortable giving a dog plenty of personal space and allowing trust to develop slowly.
A quieter home without lots of coming and going would suit him beautifully.
His foster would need to be willing to work closely with Paws2Freedom, follow our behaviour guidance and keep in regular contact with us with updates on how Rocco is settling and progressing.
And importantly, you would not be taking this on alone. Rocco would come under our Paws2Freedom Sanctuary Scheme, where we will:
❤️ cover his veterinary bills
❤️ provide behavioural help and support
❤️ work alongside his foster as he settles
❤️ remain involved for the rest of Rocco’s life
What we need from his foster is patience, communication and a genuine willingness to become part of Rocco’s little support team.
CURRENT LOCATION:
Rocco is currently living in another part of the UK, but the forever foster home we are looking for must be based in either Cornwall, Devon or along the Devon–Somerset border. This is important, because Rocco will remain a Paws2Freedom sanctuary dog and we need his foster family to be close enough for us to provide ongoing hands-on support.
Behind Rocco’s history is simply an older boy who likes his walks, his bed, being near the people he trusts and having his little bit of personal space. Right now he is living apart from the family he knows while everyone desperately tries to keep him safe.
Rocco has already been passed around enough in his life. We would dearly love his next move to be his last!
‼️Rocco is still living with his family at the moment, but sadly time is running out. If we cannot find him a suitable, experienced foster home, euthanasia may ultimately be the only option left for this older boy.
We have not met or personally assessed Rocco; everything we currently know is based on information provided by his family, his veterinary records and other reports.
His foster will therefore need to come into this with an open mind, be prepared for the possibility that we may learn more about Rocco once he is in our care and be willing to work closely with us as we get to know him properly.
If you can give Rocco the love and understanding he needs, please complete our foster form as a first step. Fostering is free, but our usual vetting process applies.
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🐾 BOW! ... THE HOSPITAL PUPDATE WE’VE BEEN DREAMING OF! 🐾
We wanted to share this little video from happier times earlier this year because today, for the first time since Bow’s surgery, it feels like we can really begin to hope that there may be many more happy times ahead.
After being given the guarded prognosis that Bow would most likely never regain mobility in her hind legs or control of her bladder, our little fighter has done what Bow seems to do best… She has surprised everyone. AGAIN! Over the last few days, Bow has slowly regained some feeling and reflexes in her hind legs and paws… and her bladder function is starting to return too!! 🎉
We honestly cannot tell you how this news felt. There have been lots of happy tears! Everyone is in awe of this determined little girl and her forever-foster mum Linda is absolutely over the moon! We still have to be realistic. Bow isn't back to her old self and nobody can tell us yet how much mobility she will ultimately regain. There is a long road of rehabilitation ahead.
But suddenly there is so much more hope. And tomorrow… BOW IS COMING HOME!!! ❤️
Linda already has her crate and puppy pen lovingly prepared and is counting the hours until her girl is back where she belongs. And we cannot WAIT to make that journey to Bristol tomorrow and it will feel very different from the heartbreaking journey that took her there.
Bow, you extraordinary little fighter… YOU ROCK, GIRL!!! Come home and let the next chapter begin. Linda and all of us will be right beside you for every tiny wobble, every little victory and every step of the long rehabilitation journey ahead.
One day at a time. One little miracle at a time ❤️🐾x
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🐾 26.08. BOW – LANGFORD PUPDATE 🐾
Our darling girl continues to do well in hospital. She’s eating and drinking, taking her oral meds and has settled nicely. Even getting used to having her bladder expressed and of course lapping up ALL the attention! Most importantly, so far there are no signs of the spinal cord complication we’ve been so frightened of 🙏
Bow will most likely stay at Langford for another two days before hopefully coming home. There are still no reflexes in her hind legs and her prognosis remains guarded. We simply won’t know what mobility she may regain until around four weeks after surgery.For now she’s stable, comfortable and surrounded by people who adore her.
One day at a time, little Bow ❤️🐾x
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