BESS WAS VERA

Good afternoon,
Bess continues to live her best life. Here she is enjoying the sea at Anglesey, and on the day of our rescue, 2 years and 9 months previously. What a privilege it has been.
Many thanks and a happy new year,
Geoff and Joanne.

KOBE WAS MACADAMIAN

Little Kobe has settled in so well. Still very shy around humans but is completely attached to his adoptive sister Zola (MT slumber).
We’ve always wondered why certain dogs needed a resident dog but understand completely now. He’d have been lost without her and it’s really helping with the transition to a normal life.
Kobe is a beautiful boy and changes as each day passes. Thank you so much for letting us adopt him.

WILLOW WAS OCTOBER

We adopted Willow, MT (October) from you on the 30th November.
She has a happy ending, she loves her new life and we adore her!
It has been and continues to be a journey, the change in her from a timid frightened, scared of outside little dog to a blossoming, happy, tail wagging, body bending , beautiful loving cuddle monster.
We go to an agility class once a week and she is doing brilliantly and loves it!
A couple of pictures in her new home.
Thank you Many Tears.
Grace and Clinton
Plus her new Brother Decker.

TILLY WAS PINOT

Hello everyone. I’m Tilly. I was Pinot, but now I’mTilly. I somehow like that name much better. I just wanted to let you know how I’m getting on. I’m still only 2, and life hasn’t always been all that good for me – and right up to the day before Christmas 2023, I was still living with my dog and human friends at Many Tears Animal Rescue. Then suddenly, I was whisked away by a man and a lady who have shown me nothing but love and affection so far. They took me back to their house and I finally realise how nice it is to be cared for and loved.
My first night was a bit unsettling, and I might have been a little bit frightened in my new home, but my new mum got up and stayed with me all night. OK, she slept on the settee, and I was able to settle down and sleep beside her on a nice comfy towel on the floor. Then my new dad got up and came into the living room, so I barked at first – then I realised it was that nice man who has been doing nothing but showing me love and affection, and I’m starting to realise that I am now in a nice house with nice people.
I think my new mum and dad thought I was a very quiet dog, but I showed them that I could make a noise with the best of them!! These two humans are starting to grow on me, and I’m beginning to think that I will really like to be part of their family. They have given me a lovely travel kennel which is like a cosy den for me. When I’m not in there, they have given me a really big (for me) basket, which I’m sure will last me for a long time. They thoughtfully put loads of comfy blankets on it for me to lay on. Don’t tell anyone, but I hid what was left of a nice chewy dental bone under a sheet in my new basket. I don’t think mum and dad knew I did that, but I wanted to chew the rest of it a bit later – so it is safe in there for now!
Squeaky toys?! Well, I’ve got a couple now. They are fantastic! One looks like a blue frog, and it keeps squeaking when I bite down on it. It really is fun! I like it whenever I go up to either of my new mum and dad because they stroke me, pat me and say funny words to me that I don’t always understand – but I’m starting to understand a few words a bit! They keep giving me treats when I do things good – especially in the garden!!! They also have this funny clicky sounding thing that tells them (and me I guess) when I do good things! They must have heard that I like my tummy tickled, because that is what they do when I roll on my back. I love that.
I went for a short walk with my mum last night. I think I might like exploring my new neighbourhood, and I’ve been told that I might go for a longer one later. Can’t wait!! Whilst everyone at Many Tears Animal Rescue have always been good to me, I am really glad that these two nice people have come along yesterday and offered me a nice loving home!

BELLA WAS DELTA

Hello All I’m into my second year in my forever home in rural Kent after spending a short time with my kind foster carer Nicky. I now have the home you all wanted for me - a quiet and peaceful retirement. I was very frightened to start with but gradually settled in and learnt how to live in a home with the help of my lab friends Poppy and Ted (both rescues).
I slimmed down ( had to lose 5 kilo!) and was soon able to enjoy country walks through the fields and woodland outside my home. A true lab I can now chase a rabbit and flush a pheasant with the best of them! I’m a true “foodie” and love my tasty dinners.
Autumn is my favourite time with blackberries for picking and apples to find on our walks. When not out and about I enjoy snuggling up with my lab friends or snoozing in front of the log burner.
Thank you to all at Many Tears for helping me to find my family and the life I always deserved.
Happy Christmas to everyone.
Bella (now 9 years old)

CHARLIE

Just wanted to say it’s been 2 years (Dec 2021 ) since Charlie was adopted from Many Tears. Since then he’s been living life to the full and is doing really well as you can see in the photos. Now he’s boss dog to his brother Chester and sister Primrose. What a happy chappy he his. Just want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and good luck to all the dogs up there in finding their new homes Stephen and Janine

GLITZ

Glitz here - I have been in my new home for four weeks now so I thought I should write and let you know how I am getting on.
I was super scared when I was put into a strange car and driven away from Many Tears; I just froze in the back and hoped if I didn't move they would forget about me. After a little while it got dark outside which made me feel a bit safer and the other dog in the car - who I now know is River - seems quite happy and relaxed so I decided to lay down and I must have fallen asleep because the next thing I remember I was being carried into the house in the crate. I wasn't very keen on that so as soon as the door was opened I jumped out and ran off to find somewhere to hide.
In a minute I found a quiet room with a bed next to a radiator with a big fluffy blanket in it so I dived in there, hid in the blanket and hoped no-one would find me. Nobody came but in a few minutes someone called my name and I could smell dinner!! I was very hungry but much too scared to go and eat; then when River had finished her dinner they all went into another room and left my dinner on the floor in the kitchen so as soon as I was sure they had gone I crept out and ate and then dashed back to my 'safe place' and stayed there all night.
Early the next morning I could hear River and one of the humans in the kitchen and as I watched them they opened the outside door and disappeared. After a night's sleep and with a full tummy I was feeling braver so I decided to follow them and see where they were .. and then I found it - the garden - and I just love it, I go out there as much as I can, every time the door is opened I dash out and run about up and down the lawn and the path it's such good fun!! We share our garden with a hedgehog, 2 squirrels, a mole, a 'passing through' fox, lots of birds - Oh and a pesky cat from over the back but she doesn't stay long when River and I go out - so there are always lots of interesting smells to investigate.
Since then life has got a little easier each day, there is lots to learn and try to understand but I am now happy to eat at the same time as River and am getting the hang of being clean in the house and going out when I need to. I spend some time with the family but still like to go to my safe place when I need a bit of 'down time' or want a nap. I get up with J and River in the mornings now and am curious about where they go before breakfast. River wears a lead and they go through the gate and down the drive. I have tried to go with them but J says I have to be happy to walk on a lead before I can join them on their 'walk'. She says we can start to practice after Christmas if I want to but its up to me to decide when I want to try so we will see.
And that's it folks, I have sent you a couple of photographs and will write in the spring to let you know how I am progressing. Love to all my kennel friends
Glitz

ANNIE WAS CUCUMBER

We adopted little Annie(Cucumber) on 27th October. Fabulous addition to our family. She was only 13 weeks when we drove from Bristol to collect her in Wales. Initially she was very quiet and withdrawn and needing constant physical contact. Now she is 20 weeks and loving life and still incredibly affectionate. Rosie, our cockapoo has to put up with constant playing and biting and she has given her a new lease of life. My daughter’s spaniel is 18 months and she gives him a run for his money two days a week
We love her dearly. Best decision ever.
Thank you Many Tears.

MINNIE WAS TRINKET

Would just like to update you how trinket now Minnie is getting on she is such a sweet girl still a bit timid her safe place is the sofa but getting braver more each day potty training coming along she sleeps next to me and is clean overnight likes to have a play with me from her safe place,very attached to me already she is a very loving girl she loves her 2 sisters and cuddles up with them and had her first play next to me on the sofa

DEWEY WAS MINTY

We picked up Minty 6 Nov 23 and she was pretty frightened and had not long had puppies when she arrived at many tears and still had milk
. We was told she could be food possessive. We now call her Dewey and at sometime in her life had a home. Toilet trained in 2 days, eats her meals with the other dogs and always polite and even lays side by side when they all have tasty chews. Walks off the lead but alway keeps an eye on where I am.
Our DDB loves her and from day one looked after her even sleeping downstairs with her which is her preferred place on a sofa. From being scared if the lead to super excited.
Our vet said her bottom has landed in butter which I think says it all
One very happy Spaniel and owner's. Only downside is she love chewing slipper and will sneak off with them, we are 3 down so far. She is lovely so thank you all for looking after her till she arrived in her new forever home.

WYNNE WAS WISDOM

We have had Wynne (MT Wisdom) since April after picking her up from her wonderful fosterer Pauline. She is a bundle of fun but does have her scaredy times like a typical rescue. Her big sister Maggie has been amazing with her and they enjoy their zoomies. Wynne is convinced that everyone she meets wants to make a fuss of her. Thank you Many Tears this is the 3rd dog we have had from you.
Kind Regards P Fisher

GRACIE WAS GRACE

I thought you might be interested to hear how Gracie (was Grace) is getting on since she came to live with me in August. She was very nervous when she first arrived and decided that the bottom stair was her safe space - she slept there and spent most of the day there at first. Gradually she became more relaxed and enjoyed coming in to the garden. I quickly discovered how good she is at retrieving a ball and bringing it back, dropping it at my feet without any training.
We then moved on to walks in the great outdoors which she loved so eventually I tried letting her off the lead. It was a revelation to her - she ran and ran, always looping back to make sure I was still there and as soon as I called her she came back. Now she is making up for three and half years of presumably being shut in a kennel - for every mile I walk she does about 5 and she is as fast as a greyhound. You can practically see the smile on her face as she comes racing towards you. And she is a true labrador - loves puddles, the muddier the better and the sea was a revelation.
She is completely devoted to me but she is still nervous of other people, especially men. My son and son-in-law are both devastated that she doesn't love them - yet - I'm sure that will come as she realises that she is quite safe with them.
Thank you Many Tears for allowing me to have Gracie who I hope will bring me many years of joy.
Jill Hood


HATTIE WAS HARRIET AND HERBIE WAS DERBY

Hi Many Tears,
We are Hattie, previously known as Harriet (Labrador) and Herbie previously known as Derby (Bernese Mountain). We wanted to let you know we’re so happy to be living life to the full with our new mum and here’s a picture of us in the summer having fun! Thank you for helping me find a new and happy life. Love Hattie and Herbie xxx Kind regards Mrs Sue Simmonds