To see her photograph of smiling Dolly loving her new forever home, you wouldn’t know she had not had the easiest start in life.Dolly was given up by her owners earlier this year arriving at Mayhew matted, underweight and as the staff soon discovered, heavily pregnant. The team quickly realised that what Dolly needed was a calm, peaceful environment to birth and mother her pups. Luckily, one of Mayhew’s experienced foster carers was able to provide that for Dolly and the nine pups she gave birth to.

Her foster said:

“Dolly is a wonderful girl.  She had a sad history and then became the most loving and attentive mum to her pups; we are so thankful to Mayhew for saving her and selecting us as her foster home. Fostering her was an absolute pleasure, and we are so thrilled that she’s now off to start the life she truly deserves in her lovely new home.”

Thanks to the loving care and support from the team at Mayhew, both at the Home and with her foster, delightful Dolly and all of her youngsters have all been adopted.A very happy girl, Dolly brings joy to everyone that meets her. She is very affectionate and loving and craves human company. We knew she needed a home where she’d be able to spend her evenings snuggled up on the sofa with her owners – and that’s exactly what she’s found. When her new family met Dolly, it was love at first sight – and the feeling is obviously mutual! Dolly adores sleeping with her new friend Crystal, who is also another Standard Poodle rescue.

Her new owner, Charles said: ” We were very surprised and pleased at the way Dolly has settled in within hours of arriving at her new home. She and Crystal, who is 10, get on very well and both make sure they get their fair share of cuddles.

Dolly has found the large garden a big bonus and she and Crystal have short games of chase. Both dogs have their own baskets and are quite happy to go to bed at night, so long as the goodnight is accompanied by two dog biscuits each!

We had been told about Dolly’s previous problems, but so far, we have seen no sign of those, just a happy dog, with a waggy tail, who appears to have a permanent smile on her face. We fell in in love with her the first day we met her she has returned that love magnificently. ”

It’s been a happy ending for Dolly and her pups, who have all found loving homes.

Neutering services

However, Mayhew is seeing an increase in unwanted litters of puppies and kittens, as well as an increase in dogs and cats who have not been neutered. Neutering is one of the most responsible and kindest actions you can provide for your pet. It improves your pet’s health by reducing or eliminating the risk of certain cancers and other diseases. Your pet is also less likely to develop unwanted behaviours such as the need to escape, roam, spray or fight with other dogs or cats. It also reduces the numbers of unwanted litters which means fewer animals are given up to rescues.

Mayhew’s recommended ages for neutering are from nine weeks of age for male and female cats and from twelve weeks of age for male and female dogs.

Mayhew offers free neutering services to eligible pet owners. Find out more about how to get your pet neutered here.