Not biased or anything Stephen but I think Scooby makes for a great mascot for Shak and as you pointed out the pounds don't have the time for the 'unpredicatble' dogs, one growl or one snap at someone and then it's the death sentence, and as I posted previously we need 100 more rescues like Shak, so if your new project is to buy a farm with stables for kennels and fields with long grass and a beach near by for more big dogs, can I put myself forward for a job  

If only it was that easy Diane x

i am sorry but now that i have started to work closer with the dogs this is not the case with me i and jamie work hard at turning a dog around with full assesments and finding that perfect home.

Ha Ha I don't mean the dogs, I mean being able to AFFORD a farm  

Whilst the kennel staff, wardens and myself have every admiration for Shak, what they have achieved with Scooby & Kai is just brilliant, its clear they are shining in your care.  

However, Im very concerned with the comments in relation to dogs being pts, neither Scooby or Kai were under threat of destruction.....it was the pound that requested our help in finding these two dog rescue spaces.  They saw past the behavioural issues they had presented and they recognized that these dogs had something in them

Yes there are times when dogs are pts, but very few I may add.  Since the start of 2009, 8 dogs have been pts, 3 of those were OAPs and suffered with ill health, 1 was with owners consent after he had attacked her own dog and young children.  The other 4 were pts for unpredictable aggressive behaviour.  When pts is considered, there is consult with wardens, ourselves but final decision is with the vet.  We all take pts very seriously and its certainly not done a whim.  The finger of blame is always pointed at the pounds when dogs are pts, with the amount of strays being received at the pounds they sometimes have no other option.  Its about time the blame was laid at the door of those directly responsible........THE OWNERS!

What is needed is more specialised rescues like Shak, general rescues are no good for dogs with aggression/behavioural issues. They just dont have the expertise or the time.

Sorry for side tracking this thread.

Lets say we agree to differ, but less of the politics, lets put our money where our mouth is and sponsor a fantastic bike ride around the world without (stabilisers) and help this fantastic rescue who help dogs who have previously been written off.

Believe me, I am no stranger to politics in rescue, and at the end of the day its dogs that suffer. SHAK was formed for a reason, to help the dogs no one else would, and its aim remains that. We all have to pull together, at the end of the day thats the only way we can all help.

Anyway onto Scooby, another great day, He went out with Jasmine and Tanja today. Think Tanja was a bit apprehensive, but he was a total gentleman. She has promised to put her view of the day on here later.

i just new he wa a ladies man lol putting on his charms.

Any more pics Stephen?

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