Hi guys does anyone remember the sponsored walk we did last year for Rain? :D

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh148/Albertandtilly/sponsored%20dog%20walk/86.jpg

We managed to raise over a £1000 which was amazing.

Well a year has nearly passed since the last walk so i think it is time to have another go.

So his year the walk will be held Sunday 8th March 09 at Rothervalley Country Park. We will aim to meet at 11am for a 11.15am start to the walk.
If we could meet at the Crystal peaks side car park located

http://maps.google.com/maps/mm?ie=UTF8&hl=en&ll=53.334256,-1.328487&spn=0.046743,0.1157&z=13

If you look at the map you will see Rother vally and a roundabout leading onto meadowgate Lane, just before the roundabout there is a car park on the left, you can park in there and that will be our meeting point.
We will then have a nice 30-45min stroll before reaching the picnic area where we can have a break. There is a cafe where you can purchase refreshments and we will provide water and treats for the dogs. I shall also make some yummies for anyone who would like some.
When everyone is ready we can set off and do the last half of the walk.

Anyone is welcome to join the walk with or without a dog :). We just ask that you either collect sponsorship or make a one of donation of £7 which is enough to kennel one dog for one day.

Please email me at rr_sponsoredwalk09@yahoo.co.uk for a sponsorship form and walkers guide or for further details. If needed i can post forms to people if you provide me with your address.

Right now the boring bit. From a health and safety perspective we need to remember that there will be alot of dogs and humans all together in one place. Last year was great we had no problems due to everyone being very responsible, and thinking of others.
If you wish to run your dog off lead during the walk the off leaders will walk ahead at the front of the group. It will be the responsibility of the owner to maintain control of their dog (s) at all times. Those that choose to remain in the on-lead group behind are not to be pestered by off lead dogs - this is a must (some of the dogs may be nervous, aggressive or uncomfortable around off leaders), nor are any members of the general public who are using the park at the time to be bothered.

were you guys in the paper last year Adz?

Have sent you a message Mrs Adz

Great! Loved this last year, so me and Evie will be there!

Have emptied my inbox sorry squeaky :P

Jarvis i wondered if you would be able to design me a poster? The ones you have done for Rotherham dogs is so good, i was hoping you could do something to advertise the walk for us :D if you can't no bother xx

I will be on a plane coming back from Zimbabwe :( but good luck to you all

Adz - you didn't answer my question!

Sorry strix :P we weren't but it would be good if we could this year. I need to do a writeup for the Rain website and have asked Jarvis if she could do some posters to distribute and it would be great if someone could look at publicity for me :D you volunterring :hihi:

Was it really a year ago? It was a bit too damp for Sophie and whilst I know she is more than capable of walking much further, I don't think I'll risk it again, just in case. :)

However, I'll join in and either bring along a substitute or two or I could pick up one of RR's residents to have a jaunt out, provided I can sort out a dog guard.

crates are available to loan for Rain Rescue dogs ;)

That sounds like so much fun, but my dog likes to just randomly bark at other dogs which could be quite annoying if it happened throughout the walk! :( If I had a normal dog I'd do it!
Although on the other hand it might make her better around other dogs is she sees lots at once.
But then on the other other hand, she might try and start fights with them all and then I might get attacked by a bunch of dogs that she's annoyed. :( She likes to run up to big dogs and bark at them, then run behind me. I think she must think she's helping my fear of big dogs, or she thinks it's funny!

If any other abnormal dogs are going, then maybe we'll go coz then she might blend in, haha!

Also my dog is scared of the geese at rother valley. She doesn't bark at them and run and hide behind me though which is good, coz they scare me too!

It sounds like everybody is sensible Mandie, and Rother Valley is a really big park, so if you find she's more comfortable just walking with one or two others then I'm sure Adz will get you all organised :)

Sorry strix :P we weren't but it would be good if we could this year. I need to do a writeup for the Rain website and have asked Jarvis if she could do some posters to distribute and it would be great if someone could look at publicity for me :D you volunterring :hihi:Well I was thinking of chasing up the bloke who said he'd do some logo printing for us - maybe tabards with their company logo one side and Rain Rescue's logo on the other - which should look good out on the walk and in any publicity pics, as well as being useful for other events such as can rattling days. Four or six should do it shouldn't it? (if his offer still stands)

Yes no problem Adz, I'll knock up a poster for you! I'll PM you about it:)

Was it really a year ago? It was a bit too damp for Sophie and whilst I know she is more than capable of walking much further, I don't think I'll risk it again, just in case. :)

However, I'll join in and either bring along a substitute or two or I could pick up one of RR's residents to have a jaunt out, provided I can sort out a dog guard.

Please come fishy i am sure we can find you a dog :) if not a rain one then a SDR dog if any are able to go out on outtings or i am sure sis would lend you a replacement :hihi:

I love Sophie :love: but your right it was to damp for her.

And yes it was a year ago lol

That sounds like so much fun, but my dog likes to just randomly bark at other dogs which could be quite annoying if it happened throughout the walk! :( If I had a normal dog I'd do it!
Although on the other hand it might make her better around other dogs is she sees lots at once.
But then on the other other hand, she might try and start fights with them all and then I might get attacked by a bunch of dogs that she's annoyed. :( She likes to run up to big dogs and bark at them, then run behind me. I think she must think she's helping my fear of big dogs, or she thinks it's funny!

If any other abnormal dogs are going, then maybe we'll go coz then she might blend in, haha!

Also my dog is scared of the geese at rother valley. She doesn't bark at them and run and hide behind me though which is good, coz they scare me too!

Mandie you will be fine and everyone on the walk tend to be a dog savy owner who understands and will not judge you or your little monkey:hihi: in fact we may be able to help:thumbsup:
Please come along i am sure you will be fine :)

Well I was thinking of chasing up the bloke who said he'd do some logo printing for us - maybe tabards with their company logo one side and Rain Rescue's logo on the other - which should look good out on the walk and in any publicity pics, as well as being useful for other events such as can rattling days. Four or six should do it shouldn't it? (if his offer still stands)

That sounds brilliant i looked into getting some sash's done last year but they were to expensive so if you could get these it would be great :D

i need to try and see if we can get a paper to follow the event and come and take some pics and do a writeup, i am not sure how to go about it though so if anyone has any ideas :thumbsup:

Yes no problem Adz, I'll knock up a poster for you! I'll PM you about it:)

You are wonderful Jarvis thanks so much :D

Just ring the star and tell them what you're up to, what Rain Rescue does to rescue and rehome dogs and how much you raised last year etc :thumbsup:

Actually - best check that RainRescue is okay with the publicity :blush: things like this can lead to us being overwhelmed with people trying to dump their pets on us :(

I shall check with her but i am sure i can remember her suggesting it to be honest. Thanks strix

I'll see if the offer of logo clothing still stands then :)

Brilliant let me know x

I think the advertising thing would be great.

Plus - the money coming in is so needed - I was only totting up funds spent already this week
We have
Jake - the staffy that came to us 50% of his proper weight - bill currently stands at £360 - donations in so far £18
Reggie - been in boarding for nearly 4 months @ £140 per month thankfully was castrated or would have been another £100 on top, vac'd flead, microchipped, coat, chews, bones - and transport - (phew daren't add that one up), went to a FANTASTIC new home this weekend, and we didn't ask for a donation . We were just so pleased he got a good home

Transport of 3 dogs last week - paid out £45
bought some wormers £145
boarding for between 3 and 5 dogs over the last week
transport costs expected this week - around £150 + to get 5 dogs to safe rescue places
Vet fees for the new Nougat to be castrated - around £100 + chip, flea, worm (food donated free by fosterer)
Stamps for posting the new flyers out - £50 cos they large envelopes

It all adds up doesn't it - and thats just a weeks worth.
So thank you everyone who is thinking of raising money towards our funds - we always desperately need it - no matter how much people do volunteer for free - there's always some bill we can't manage to get for nothing.

Hopefully now that the new RSPCA centre is well and truly open - this should take some of the pressure off small rescues like us - I know me for one will be loosing my job if I have another day of phone calls like today trying to get these dogs transported half way around the country - but at least they will be safe and it will take a bit of pressure off the council spaces.

I think the advertising thing would be great.

Plus - the money coming in is so needed - I was only totting up funds spent already this week
We have
Jake - the staffy that came to us 50% of his proper weight - bill currently stands at £360 - donations in so far £18
Reggie - been in boarding for nearly 4 months @ £140 per month thankfully was castrated or would have been another £100 on top, vac'd flead, microchipped, coat, chews, bones - and transport - (phew daren't add that one up), went to a FANTASTIC new home this weekend, and we didn't ask for a donation . We were just so pleased he got a good home

Transport of 3 dogs last week - paid out £45
bought some wormers £145
boarding for between 3 and 5 dogs over the last week
transport costs expected this week - around £150 + to get 5 dogs to safe rescue places
Vet fees for the new Nougat to be castrated - around £100 + chip, flea, worm (food donated free by fosterer)
Stamps for posting the new flyers out - £50 cos they large envelopes

It all adds up doesn't it - and thats just a weeks worth.
So thank you everyone who is thinking of raising money towards our funds - we always desperately need it - no matter how much people do volunteer for free - there's always some bill we can't manage to get for nothing.

Hopefully now that the new RSPCA centre is well and truly open - this should take some of the pressure off small rescues like us - I know me for one will be loosing my job if I have another day of phone calls like today trying to get these dogs transported half way around the country - but at least they will be safe and it will take a bit of pressure off the council spaces.

I don't know how you do all this and work, have a family and your own animals :( i for one couldn't. This is why i for one want to try and raise some money, so we can the pressure slightly and know that there are some funds to help dogs that need it. I really hope we can do as well as last year Rain :)

Ha - thanks Adz - as u know - i get stressed out but
there really just isn't anyone else to help - Dawn does a great job from Sheffield helping out with them - and that saves loads - but other than that - hardly any rescues are taking out of the Sheffield Council Stray kennels.

We really need to get more people involved to ease the burden of this problem that Sheffield has.

My problem is like you - once that you see those eyes and think they are going to be put to sleep just because there is no room for them - it does me in and I can't sleep

Why should they have to die just cos they are a staffy and nobody wants them, and nobody is highlighting that they are there looking for a home. Once I have seen them - it cracks me up to think about loosing them - and so will do all that I can to try to get other local groups to help ease the burden too.

Plus - don't forget - the volunteers that do volunteer are really great and I really believe that the Sheffield Forum Pet Section is really pulling together to help with it all until eventually - we may make a difference to those to come. Every single bit of help that people do towards this - does make a difference, and if everyone does just the bit they can - its not quite as bad is it.

Well Jarviscocker is doing the poster and i have had a preview and it is amazing i am so pleased, i can't wait to get it put up around and about.

Can you print one for Woodhouse Pantry please Adz? donations in their tin seem to be up since they've had the postcards there :thumbsup:

Yep no probs at all Strix anywhere else in woodhouse where you think it may be beneficial? Or other suggestions where you may have put posters etc.

Deffo the library too

If you're at Crystal Peaks, you could ask Sainsbury's and Wilcos if they'll put them on staff notice boards (they can't have them up in the shop)

Hehe Adz, I won't be short of dogs don't worry. I could bring dozens! I'm just thinking of the ones that don't get out much - I need to rope in more two-leggeds to help!

I've had a sneak preview at Jarvis's new flyer for the walk.

Its really brilliant and i'm sure you will all be amazed - but will have to wait and see till Adz and Jarvis finalise it.

Here's to lots of pennies raised.

I'm on with it! I've got some 'proper' work to do at the mo, but as soon as I've got that out of the way I should be able to get the poster done by the end of the week.

Fishpole i think you should have at least 6 dogs tied round your waist lol you could be a human sled!!!

Jarvis how dare you do proper work lol you are now employed to solely undertake Rainrescue publicity please :P :D, thanks again it really is appreciate.

Put me down for the sponsored walk and send me a sponsor sheet please. :D

Adz, you have no idea how much I would love to just do stuff like yours all the time! But hubby makes me do proper work, he's so mean!

Put me down for the sponsored walk and send me a sponsor sheet please. :D

Yep no worries have pm'ed you to :D

Adz, you have no idea how much I would love to just do stuff like yours all the time! But hubby makes me do proper work, he's so mean!

Hmmm i shall have to tell hubby off and make him feel guilty for being horrid to you :D :o

I'd love to come on the walk, i'll have to see how I am nearer the time though.

I can put posters up this side of town (north)

hi Beans i can email it to you or hopefully it will be on the Rain site so people can download it and display it.

alternatively i can drop some round to you or post some, just let me know. Thanks very much for the support.

If it's on the Rain site I can print it off and laminate it thats fine :)

Great i shall post once it is online and let you know and hadn't considered laminating a great idea which i shall have to copy lol

Hi guys the walk is getting nearer the poster is completed thanks to Jarviscocker :D and the sponsor forms are being sent out. If you would like to advertise the walk for us a copy of the poster is here http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh148/Albertandtilly/Sponsored%20walk%2009/Poster.jpg

or you can email for a copy rr_sponsoredwalk0@yahoo.co.uk

As for the sponsor form you can get a copy here (4 pages)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh148/Albertandtilly/Sponsored%20walk%2009/SponsorPage1.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh148/Albertandtilly/Sponsored%20walk%2009/SponsorPage2.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh148/Albertandtilly/Sponsored%20walk%2009/SponsorPage3.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh148/Albertandtilly/Sponsored%20walk%2009/SponsorPage4.jpg

If you do plan to take part could you let me know at some point please so i can keep track of numbers and the money.

Thanks guys would be great if some of you would be able to join us :D

Helen
x

Have just emailed my previous fosters new parents to see if i can get any of them to come along. Be so lovely to see some of my babies again, shame not all of them will be able to make it though.

Have just emailed my previous fosters new parents to see if i can get any of them to come along. Be so lovely to see some of my babies again, shame not all of them will be able to make it though.

Thats great Spottie thanks so much. I have just created a facebook event as well :)

All looking good then Mrs Adz - I hope its going well

I will do a mail shot to my in box and see if we can drum up some more walkers that way too. I know that Geerarffe and Ricky's new dad are also druming up some people which should be good.

Anyone fancy doing an article to the Star about it? Maybe it would bring us some donations even if people couldn't do the walk - please remember to point out that donations can be made to the charity via the website and we can claim Gift Aid if the people have paid tax during this year which adds an extra .28p in every pound that we receive.

Might have to see if I can make it... could be some fun pics to be had with all those doggies :)

I can help walk a poochie if I can get a lift?

Emailed for a sponsor form. Sounds like a good day out and will do mine the world of good to walk round with a load of other pooches! Can't wait

Emailed for a sponsor form. Sounds like a good day out and will do mine the world of good to walk round with a load of other pooches! Can't wait

Wonderful thank you i shall get them emailed to tonight :D we shall look forward to seeing you on the day x

Look forward to seeing you all again - Peaches - bringing some of your 2 legged friends too?

If anyone needs a dog to walk - i'm sure we can find something in kennels that would love the attention

I am doing a mail shot tonight to some of the hundreds in my in box - lets hope it works

Rain i had about 4 emails from people who have seen posters and one would like a dog as she walks a friends dog but has not got her own.

ok - send her over -
We posted to the south yorkshire vets at the weekend I think - lets hope we get more interest from it too.

Thank you i shall let her know and pass your email on to her. Oh and Betty is comging this afternoon :D

oh brilliant - i will keep my fingers crossed - take it all nice and slow xxxx
good luck Betty

Rain, my 2 are in manchester with a friend who has cancer, they are keeping him company, plus they are pretty anti social little buggers :rolleyes:

They are not they are lovely peaches, seemed happy and chatty to me when i came round.
Just had a thought though do you mean the hairless ones and not the kiddie winkles?????

lol! I could be talking about either or :hihi:

we would like to come 2 adults 1 dog :) will print a sponser form off look forward to it.

we would like to come 2 adults 1 dog :) will print a sponser form off look forward to it.

That's Brill Kitty and thank you very much we shall look forward to seeing you on the day :D

I have sent emails out to everyone I know this last couple of weeks - mind you i think most people have me listed as junk mail (damn)

Hope everyone is coming - and starting to get some sponsorers or coughing up if they are throwing in a lame excuse.

We have managed to take 4 dogs out of the pound today to safety down south - thats 4 lives that will now have the benefit of total health checks and be spayed and then responsibly rehomed. We managed to transport them cos my o/h took the day off work and took them down for me. I have been trying to get them moved all week but no joy - and we almost lost those rescue spaces - transport is just so hard to organise and arrange - with volunteers not always able to drive.

Thanks to Paul once again for offering to go this weekend - he's been so good with driving for us.

See you all in a couple of weeks then....

Hello,

I'll be coming, hopefully with 2 friends & their pooches :thumbsup:

I'd love to walk a couple of dogs from the rescue place if I'm able to??
Can someone let me know how I'd go about doing it please?

I am used to doggies and their ways, just not got one of my own at the minute as I work too much.

hia
thanks for coming and supporting us - I will bring something from the kennels for you to walk as long as whats in is well enough to come. At the moment we have just Minnie in kennels - who is just recovering from Kennel cough - but hopefully she may be ok by next weekend. Would you send me a pm if you are still going Saturday Night just to let me know you would like a dog to walk - and I will make sure we find something.

If ever you want to come over to the kennels to walk when you are free - drop me a line too

if i can get lit can i come, can only bring my lab

Ok, that's brilliant thanks! I'll def PM you on Sat to confirm and yes, I will probably be able to call in from time to time and walk a dog or 2.Can't guarantee I'll want to give them back though! :lol:

Can you let me know exactly where you're at?

We will be there and had confirmation one of my fosters will be coming if anyone can remeber Billy.
Chewie is looking forward to it her first outing as our official adopted dog.
Adz i have set up an on line sponsership form for people not nearby but can you forward me one so i can get some from work????

Spottie go back a page and they are on this thread just copy and paste and away you go. If you cannot do it send me your email and i will forward one on. Thanks luv x

On last years walk someone did us all a name label, which was great for introductions. Could we get those done again do you think? Not sure who did them but it was a great idea.

Katieb did them last year Jarvis but i do not think she is coming as have not heard anything from her and i know she is very busy.

Your right they were good though. We also have alot of people coming who are not off SF so i could bring stickers and if people wanted to write their name that would be nice.

It was just a thought but I think it worked really well last year, people recognised the user name and started chatting, bit of an ice breaker.

Jarvis are you bringing any treats? We could see if anyone would like to buy before people head off? I do hehe

I wasn't going to bring any Adz, as I didn't want people thinking I was coming for my own benefit. I will bring some leaflets and cards with me and am happy to talk to anyone if they are interested. I can take orders on the day too if anyone would like to do that. :thumbsup:

ah ok no prob will order some from you x

If I get time before Sunday I'll make some training treats. Evie has ran out anyway and they are the best way of getting her back if she decides to go selectively deaf! People can try them out them. I may, if I get time too bring some samples to dish out.

Just a reminder - everyone the walk is on Sunday at 11am at Rothervalley but don't forget it does not start at the main entrance. We are meeting on the crystal peaks side near Direct cars.
It doesn't matter if you haven't got sponsorship just come along and you can make a small donation on the day as every little bit helps Rain to keep helping our poundies in Sheffield and other nearby areas.

If you need any info that is not on this thread or any of the links PM me or email at rr_sponsoredwalk09@yahoo.co.uk. I am working this afternoon so i may not reply until this evening but i will check my email and messages tonight and tomorrow.

I am looking forward to seeing everyone on Sunday and Albert is tuning his voice in ready for tom to greet you all!!!

Thanks guys

Really looking forward to it, see you all on Sunday!

Yay see you then x

is there anything more specific about where the meet is? We are planning on coming and am not that familiar with rother valley will that entrance be signposted? :)

I didn't think I would find the meeting place last year but it's really easy. Do you know where Direct Cards is, past Crystal Peaks? When you get to the traffic lights, if Direct Cars is on your left, turn left at the lights, follow that road all the way along to until you get to a T junction, then turn left again. The car park where we are meeting is a little way up and on the right, I think theres a parking signpost.

Thanks for that Jarvis - i didn't know where that entrance was either. So - if coming from the sheffield parkway, see Direct Cars on the lhs, do you turn left at the direct cars road - and then drive past their entrance?

We are aiming to be there a bit early - but i gotta go pick some dogs up for a walk first - should be fun - i will prob. get there as u have all done. eeek

Yep thats right Rain, drive past the entrance to Direct Cars (this will be on your right) go all the way along that road until you get to a T junction and then turn left there.

Just been stuffing your envelopes with the help of Evie, who can't decide where to sit on the sofa, so I have to keep moving them, and Spangle who is trying desperately to get in the envelope box, and is sat in the middle of the ones done! pets eh!

Rain, we'll have to talk further tomorrow, but if we can fit a couple of dogs in my car, I'll take your residents and you can just follow me.

ok - i have just bought a van - - needs crating and someone gone off with some of my crates. people have taken so many over the years - i am just left with large ones. but am going to get as many in my van as we can - you could load up whatever wont fit in the van that we will have a walker for. I think i will have about 7 in kennels by tomorrow night

thanks for the offer - i can get lost anywhere

Our Angus is all geared up and ready to go. Although he did say to point out that Sunday is normally his lie in day, so it's an extra special effort:hihi:

gl guys i am on my way back from zimbabwe, so sadly won't be there.

Thanks for the directions Jarvis and if anyone is still not sure look on the first page of this thread there is a map and directions.

Squeaky i am sorry we are ruining Angus's lie in tell him his Auntie Helen will bring him a really nice treat if he can drag his hairy little bottom down to Rothervalley - See you Sun xx

Fishpole thanks for coming x

On a personal note i have a Tilly with a bandaged foot who may not be walking but if she isn't she will be Daddy's little helper and i have pulled my back so i am walking but not dog walking grrrrr!!! And it is probably going to rain lol but we will still be there and i will be smiling.

We had rain last year so its not fair! Oh well, fingers crossed it stays dry for the walk at least. It can do what it like in the afternoon as me and Evie will no doubt be asleep on the sofa!

We had rain last year so its not fair! Oh well, fingers crossed it stays dry for the walk at least. It can do what it like in the afternoon as me and Evie will no doubt be asleep on the sofa!

My thoughts exactly :D

Pheww I am exhausted already Sandy been up since 6.30am shes so excited see you there:hihi:

Well the sun is shining at the moment over this side and i have everything crossed in the hope it stays like this :D.

Have already had tears and drama this morning with my little Tilly and a poorly leg so excuse me if i am a bit frazzled :(.

Don't forget everyone we are at the crystal peaks entrance near direct cars not the main entrance where you have to pay.

see you later :thumbsup:

We're exhausted! Kitty, I think Sandy wore Evie out with the play they had. ;) It was lovely to meet everyone and put faces to names. Hope the dogs enjoyed their doggie treats too. :thumbsup:

Can't wait to hear what the total raised is, hope we top last years

Off for a snooze now

Well im shattered have you ever tryed lifting a 39kg dog into the bath?????

Chewie enjoyed every minute but boy did she get filthy but all clean as a whistle now chilling out watching tv.

Lovely to chat to everyone and fingers crossed we raised lots of money

Hi guys thanks to everyone who came along despite the rain i think we had a good time.

Albert is asleep on the sofa wrapped up with Tilly laying on top of him they are zonked.
I haven't even managed to get Albert in the bath think i may just brush everything of him later tonight.

I also have my fingers crossed that we raise some much needed cash Rain need it more than ever with quite a few dogs in boarding. We got £150 in cash from just a few people today so i am quite hopeful that we will have raised a good few quid.
Thanks again everyone and great to see everyone and doggles of coursexx

Thanks everyone for turning out - it was a lovely day and little Minnie fell fast asleep in the back of the van going home - it was a shame to put her back in the lonely kennel after she had been so good.

I am going to try to load the pics up - it looks amazing how many where there and so great of everyone to come and also show us the dogs that they have taken on and hey presto - rescue dogs aint that bad after all are they.

My big Homer had obviously been gulping down puddles and cake - he has just brought up half of Rother Valley I think, and now is feeling a little quezy so gone for some shut-eye.

I really was amazed to see some of the dogs that have passed through Rain's hands - but none so brilliant to see than Billy - who had gone from being on deaths door, into Auntie Kays foster home, where we thought he had gone home to die. The fantastic specimen of a rottie that we met today - was a brilliant example of the breed and his lovely new family home. Pity dogs like that don't hit the papers isn't it.

Billy had been starved and abused for probably most of his short life. When we got him from Cliff Kennels in December 2007 - he had no hair on his back, was all skin and bone and couldn't hardly lift his head up to eat. Now - in a perfect family setting - it makes it worth while and is what rescue is all about.

Thank you -
(ps all donations if made via the Rain Rescue website - send an email to admin@rainrescue.co.uk saying who is paying it in, and how much and mark the title Sponsor Money - then we can let Adz know. If donated via Charity Choice we receive Gift Aid on the Charitable donations which is an extra 28p for every pound that we raise.

watch this space

There's something really satisfying about a snoring dog on the sofa..... Sandy had a great time and loved her play with Evie.

Hope we raised a few pounds for the not so lucky dogs, good to chat to a few of you.

Sunday a good stroll, snoring dog and sofa lovely :D

There's something really satisfying about a snoring dog on the sofa..... Sandy had a great time and loved her play with Evie.

Hope we raised a few pounds for the not so lucky dogs, good to chat to a few of you.

Sunday a good stroll, snoring dog and sofa lovely :D

Let me know if you ever fancy a walk with the pair of them. We don't live that far from each other. They got on really well, Evie totally ignores a lot of dogs, but she seemed to really like Sandy.

Yep forgot to say it was great seeing dogs that had come out of the pound like dolly and George, Yogi who was ben, Sid the whippie who i think went home with Tillys coat lol. And of course billy who i remember hearing about. So nice to see dogs doing what dogs should be doing - having a great time x

Brude's snoring loudly in his faux sheepskin basket from Lotti :D

He wasn't impressed with being lured upstairs, and flatly refused to get in the shower - so went in with a towel wrapped round him so he couldn't struggle :P

I lost him briefly, and when I found him, he was cantering about with a small black dog with pricked up ears - from a distance it looked like Clive!

When I approached him he just stood still and pretended he wasn't doing anything, but when I asked if he thought it was Clive he wagged his tail sheepishly and looked embarrassed :hihi:

It was really great to put a couple of faces to names, and lovely to see so many dogs enjoying the British weather :D

The carpark was empty when we got back!

Sorry we hung about after everyone had gone and to be honest i thought you had left already and that we had missed you. Glad you and Brude had a good time though.

Mr Strix dropped us off and went shopping, so we were pretty untraceable with no car left in the carpark ;)

We had a great time though :)

I'd like to thank everyone for today. I didn't expect an easy time walking with a dog anxious of others, but was impressed with the respect that everyone paid to each other, dogs and owners alike.

I know this was a fund raising event for Rain Rescue but I have to say thank you for helping Sox too, he appreciated it. He had a really great day and whilst he had a few moments, he proved that he is generally a lovely and easy dog to be with. His manners around people are excellent and he just needs some polish on his doggy etiquette.

My friends brought their dogs along, one of them is extremely dominant and unpredictable around other dogs and without the respect that was shown today, it may not have been as pleasant and educational as it was for them.

Sponsored dog walks aren't only about raising funds, they're a blessing in many ways.

I hope this one raised much more than last year, it was definately worth it for Sox!

Ahhh, it was you with sox was it? :)

He looked really confused as to why none of the dogs were barking or kicking off :hihi:
I hope it did him the power of good :thumbsup:

Yep, that was me, keeping my adrenaline down and maintaining a low profile just in case. It's amazing how a dog can be tarred with a brush that really isn't deserving and that's a kennel life for you.:( The little aggression he showed could easily be ironed out with some consistency.

My heart was bursting when we got back to the kennels and he put his head on my lap and did a deep soulful sigh and stared straight into my eyes! There is a fabulously obedient dog desperate for a lot of love there. :cry:

how much time does anybody have to work with him?

it may be worth doing a thread looking for bomb-proof dogs who's owners would be willing to walk with you to help train him

Well done Fishpole and Sox i must say i was very impressed with how well he coped and like you say with consistency he would continue to improve and get over his fears.

I think Rain mentioned doing a special on him on the site what do you think?? It may raise his profile a bit and hopefully the right home will find him.

I am so pleased that the friends who came with you had a good time although i am conscious that i didn't really get to speak to everyone so i hope they don't think we are rude and ignorant, we are very grateful for their contribution and support.

I would have liked a chance to chat properly to you Adz, but there were lots of people there who deserved your attention more ;)

... so if you and your fuzzies fancy a walk locally some time in the near future... :thumbsup:

how much time does anybody have to work with him?

it may be worth doing a thread looking for bomb-proof dogs who's owners would be willing to walk with you to help train him

How bomb proof would they need to be? Just a normal bomb or a WMD.

I would have liked a chance to chat properly to you Adz, but there were lots of people there who deserved your attention more ;)

... so if you and your fuzzies fancy a walk locally some time in the near future... :thumbsup:

Hello glad you haven't taken offence :D to be honest was a bit stressed and unable to talk to anyone :o

Walk idea :thumbsup:

Text me when suits you then - as we're less tied down with other commitments ;)

how much time does anybody have to work with him?

it may be worth doing a thread looking for bomb-proof dogs who's owners would be willing to walk with you to help train him

I've thought quite a bit since Sunday.

I know several dogs that would be suited to walking with him but sadly it's down to time both for me and the owners of the other dogs. It might be a different matter if we were all around the corner.

The thing is that he doesn't actually need an awful lot of work and the regular dog walkers are very fond of him as it is, because he's not really that much of a problem. Whilst he was out with us Sunday, someone was very disappointed at not being able to take him out.

Quite a few people know him and understand that it's no big deal, but to a prospective owner, he doesn't have much appeal in the looks department and if he does a barky thing at other dogs whilst they're trying him out, it can be off putting.

It's brilliant that the dogs are lucky to be walked as often as they are but there will undoubtedly be different ways of handling. That is something that simply can't be avoided. What Sox really needs is a home with the regularity and consistency that it brings.

Adz, yep he does need a higher profile. I believe he's going to be having his own Facebook page soon - whatever that means! :rolleyes: I need to have a chat with Rain, I'm also rather worried that she might have caught my profile in the numerous photos she took. :hihi:

Hehe don't worry we have one pic of the walkers and that is it no other pics to go up of people :hihi: you need not fear we will not be able to view your beautiful mug :o.

Fishpole it would be worth putting it on the rain site they do get alot of hits everyday :D you never know worth a try aye email admin@rainrescue.co.uk if you are interested and it will get picked up. The weblady who does the site is lovely and i am sure she can help.

I am so pleased that the friends who came with you had a good time although i am conscious that i didn't really get to speak to everyone so i hope they don't think we are rude and ignorant, we are very grateful for their contribution and support.

I wasn't one of the people with Fishpole but I'd never met any of the people there before and I thought the whole atmosphere was really good and friendly & not a hint of rudeness or ignorance to be found! :)

Minne really was lovely and as good as gold and it was a pleasure to be involved :thumbsup:

Must apologise for my late arrival though...in hindsight I should have read the directions on the thread a bit better before sailing into the wrong car-park and wondering if no-one had turned up!:blush:

Thanks for a lovely day.

I'd never met any of the people there before ....



Uurm....apart from the 3 people I brought with me that is! (... I'm not at my quickest at this time of night!)

I too had a lovely day and can't thank Adz enough for being bothered to organise it. Sometimes once you commit to something, it seems a great deal but really - once you break it down - its not that bad - and Sunday was a perfect example of that.

It was fantastic to see so many of the dogs that we had all seen on the rain pages - and to be with great owners - who loved them and put up with the fact that they were just normal dogs - who needed helping - thats all.

Whitebull you are so right, wasn't it a nice friendly atmosphere - so many nice people - asking for nothing, but enjoying the day out with the dog - I even managed to forget the snow.

I loved your friends' little fluff ball even though I know he was a pain in the butt for her, but I think she now realises she is fighting with a big problem, he is the boss, and I hope she will manage to find someone local to be able to help her through it.

I am looking forward to the next social event that Adz organises - and she may be pulling in a few people to help her too if you are up for it?

Fishpole - I fell for old Sox - he's just a wize old guy - been there, seen it and putting up with his situation . He is already on our site here

http://www.rainrescue.co.uk/sheffield-dogs-2.htm
(and you don't look bad either)

We have set Sox up with his own Youtube - will get a link up - 2 mins

Yogi wants to say a big thank you to all the kind people and soggy doggys who turned out to help dogs just like him:)

and an extra big waggy wiggly thanks to everyone who gave him luffly cuddles and snogs :love:

I wasn't one of the people with Fishpole but I'd never met any of the people there before and I thought the whole atmosphere was really good and friendly & not a hint of rudeness or ignorance to be found! :)

Minne really was lovely and as good as gold and it was a pleasure to be involved :thumbsup:

Must apologise for my late arrival though...in hindsight I should have read the directions on the thread a bit better before sailing into the wrong car-park and wondering if no-one had turned up!:blush:

Thanks for a lovely day.

Hello :D are you the lovely lady that walked Minnie?

Thanks so much for coming i am glad you had a good time and i shall let you know about anything else i can scheme up in case you fancy another completely dog mad time :o :hihi:

:Yogi wants to say a big thank you to all the kind people and soggy doggys who turned out to help dogs just like him:)

and an extra big waggy wiggly thanks to everyone who gave him luffly cuddles and snogs :love:

Oh i do love Yoggi bear :love: and he does give great cuddles, and apologies to his daddy for letting him lick me but i just couldn't resist his charm :hihi:
Thanks so much for coming x

I too had a lovely day and can't thank Adz enough for being bothered to organise it. Sometimes once you commit to something, it seems a great deal but really - once you break it down - its not that bad - and Sunday was a perfect example of that.

It was fantastic to see so many of the dogs that we had all seen on the rain pages - and to be with great owners - who loved them and put up with the fact that they were just normal dogs - who needed helping - thats all.

Whitebull you are so right, wasn't it a nice friendly atmosphere - so many nice people - asking for nothing, but enjoying the day out with the dog - I even managed to forget the snow.

I loved your friends' little fluff ball even though I know he was a pain in the butt for her, but I think she now realises she is fighting with a big problem, he is the boss, and I hope she will manage to find someone local to be able to help her through it.

I am looking forward to the next social event that Adz organises - and she may be pulling in a few people to help her too if you are up for it?

Fishpole - I fell for old Sox - he's just a wize old guy - been there, seen it and putting up with his situation . He is already on our site here

http://www.rainrescue.co.uk/sheffield-dogs-2.htm
(and you don't look bad either)

We have set Sox up with his own Youtube - will get a link up - 2 mins

Oh Fishpole i hadn't realised you got snapped :o tis not to bad though lol, it could have been a closeup :o

Yes that was me with little Minnie :)

Adz, were you the kind person who brought some water over when we were stood under the shelter??

I'd love to be involved in future events please! Let me know of anything up and coming and if I'm not working (I do shifts and some weekends) I'll help out in any which way.:thumbsup:

Yes Rain, Bob is lovely but certainly the boss!! Think he'll be finding himself in doggy training lessons very soon!

Whitebull i am the lady who had the water in the purple bowl and we had a chat at the end when i took your money of you :D. I think your friend (she had a saluki/lurcher type dog black and tan i think - see i can remember dogs lol not people) used to work with Mr Adz's mum hows that for coincidence aye!!

Thanks for walking little Minnie i know she had a great time and flaked in her crate all the way home although i don't think she was right impressed at having to go back to kennels bless her :(.

I shall definately let you know about future events i am currently planning something and am waiting to hear back from the council so watch this space :thumbsup:
Thanks so much x

I thought it was you but thought I'd better make sure :D

Yes I remember my friend saying she used to work with one of the ladies there. Didn't know it was Mr Adz's Mum though, fancy that!

I know, I was thinking about Minnie back in the kennels all afternoon, poor soul. At least she had a nice day though.

Hope to hear from you soon then :) x

Hehe don't worry we have one pic of the walkers and that is it no other pics to go up of people :hihi: you need not fear we will not be able to view your beautiful mug :o.

Ah you see, I knew I might have some cause for concern on account of Rain being able to make this comment.

We have set Sox up with his own Youtube - will get a link up - 2 mins

Thanks for setting him up on your site Rain. He also has his own Facebook thingy now too apparently.

http://www.facebook.com/photo_search.php?oid=56159046308&view=user#/group.php?gid=56159046308

Adz, you were almost as worried this year as you were last. It's best to just organise the outing, lay the ground rules and then stop worrying because everything else is out of your control. I can understand why the acting world is associated with the saying "never work with children or animals" because nothing will ever go according to plan, but they always work out brilliantly in the end - somehow! It was another great event and you should congratulate yourself on it being so successful.