"It's A Dog's Life"..... SHAK (Safe Homes And Kindness): Poorly Otto.....

Friday, 6 May 2011

Poorly Otto.....

Today was one of those days full of anxiety as Otto was at the vets to get a growth removed from his mouth. We are hoping it is Benin, but has been sent away for tests to confirm. I must thank Jonathon at Moorview vets for turning what was supposed to be a routine consult into the operation that was needed at such short notice, and also for Mike for taking him there in the first place.

Otto was a good boy throughout, and is staying with me overnight as he recovers from his anaesthetic. His live in girlfriend Meg is certainly missing him, and was very quiet today without him.

Another operation means that once again I have to appeal for help with the cost. The way things are today I know money is tight, but we appreciate every penny you kindly donate. Anyone wishing to donate towards Otto's vet bill, can by the following methods:

Cheque (Payable to SHAK) and sent to:
SHAK
Wildwood Cottage.
3a Stead Lane,
Bedlington,
Northumberland.
NE22 5LT

PayPal: Payable to shak@shak.org.uk

Or directly to Moorview Vets (Please state you wish to make a payment of the SHAK account.)
Moorview Vets.
Station Road,
Backworth,

Tyne And Wear
NE27 0AA
0191 256 6990

Thank you in advance for your support.

IMPORTANT STATEMENT APRIL 2018

A Statement From SHAK.....

One of the drawbacks of gaining followers through Facebook, the press and other forms of media is the demand for our expertise is growing beyond a level that is manageable or even acceptable. We are a victim of our own success and with constantly running with around 70 dogs in our care, being such a small charity we are always stretched beyond our limit.

Therefore I think it is important for me to explain exactly where we get our dogs from and who we will deal with. For the past 12 years we have dealt very closely with vets taking destruction cases, local councils taking strays and a few recognised partnered charities that we have built up strong relationships with. Today this is still the case.

As I mentioned space and resources are very short resulting us being unable to take dogs from members of the public and due to time we are ubable to deal with the publuc in any way. Likewise we are not looking to extend our pool of partnered charities or organisations, so can not take dogs from groups we have never worked with before.

It is not out of ignorance, but due to concentrating our time on our own dogs that no unsolicited emails, phonecalls or Facebook messages will be returned.

Thank you for understanding and for all of your support.

And What We Do.....

Celebrating its 10th anniversary on June 19th 2016, SHAK has come a long way since its founder Stephen Wylie uttered those fateful words ‘never again...’ after the shock death of his dog and best friend Shak.

The hundreds of dogs whose lives have been changed because of that loss is testament to a dog that had a lasting imprint on everyone he met.....

Today the registered charity has approximately 70 dogs in
its care, offering sanctuary to the ones that really need it or a place to simply become a dog again for others.

Working only with destruction cases from vets, strays and
dogs from our trusted charity partners, SHAK does not take in dogs from members of the public. Likewise we are not a rehoming centre, although we do offer the opportunity for people to apply for our Forever Foster project.

We concentrate all of our time, energy and resources directly into the well being of our dogs, enriching lives that others had written off.....

Change Lives

Friday, 6 May 2011

Poorly Otto.....