"It's A Dog's Life"..... SHAK (Safe Homes And Kindness): Haden Fights Back.....

Wednesday, 22 May 2013

Haden Fights Back.....

It was a horrific weekend as Haden endured a heavy set of fits that started off quite well spaced out but got dramatically worse. Haden was diagnosed with epilepsy a few months ago, but his attacks were very few and far between. They made up for it this weekend. When I rushed him to vets at 3.30am I honestly didn't think I'd see him again.

I'm delighted to say that I picked Haden up this dinnertime, and although he is still clearly groggy from all the medication and sedation he's had, its great to have him home. I often wonder how he lost his front leg and if the fits are related to his disability somehow. I guess I'll never know, but I do know that he's a fighter, and I'm proud to be his foster Dad.

Thanks to Adam and Alnorthumbria Vets for looking after Haden when he really needed it, I just hope he doesn't need you again.

Anyone wishing to contribute towards Haden's vets bill can by the usual cheque to Wildwood Cottage, 3a Stead Lane, Bedlington NE22 5LT, paypal to shak@shak.org.uk or by paying it off vets bill directly at Alnorthumbria, Alnwick 01665 510999

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

Wednesday, 22 May 2013

Haden Fights Back.....