Irish Setter Rescue

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We are a Rescue Group for Irish Setters, founded in 1968 and operating throughout the British Isles - you will find us listed in the Kennel Club Rescue Directory and likewise publications. We became a Registered Charity in August 2008 - The Irish Setter Rescue Group Charitable Trust - 1125317

We depend on donations to run our rescue, not financially supported by any Breed Club or Society, so we have to raise all our own funds. The Rescue is run by The Trustees, a Management Group of up to 12 people plus our wonderful and much valued volunteers. we are also fortunate to get lots of support and help from Irish Setter owners all over the country - help that we need and appreciate very much. We are pleased to work with other rescue organisations who need help with rehoming any of our breed.

Our remit is to take in any Irish Setter in need of our help - to get veterinary treatment for them when necessary, to rehome them in suitable, loving homes and to monitor their progress in their new homes until we are satisfied that all is well and both dog and owners are happy. We require the owners of the setters we re-home to continue to keep in touch with the Rescue throughout the lifetime of the Setter we give them, so that we can help and advise the owners should problems arise at any time. Also should it become necessary, we take back into our care any of the dogs we place, at any time throughout the lifetime of the dog, until they are too old or too ill to be re-homed when we would discuss with the owner the best course of action to be taken in the best interest of the setter.

All the Setters who come into our care are kennelled either at Ladybird Kennels in Ingatestone Essex or at Rockmeadow Kennels in Huntingdon, Cambs. The owners of the Kennels, are Cynthia Reed at Ladybird who is a Trustee of the Charity, she and husband Peter are members of Working Group and own Irish, English & Gordon Setters. John Magee at Rockmeadow owns 7 Irish Setters and has been in the Breed for many years. The Rescue Setters get care and attention in both kennels, special diets, visits to the vets, bathing and grooming are all taken care of.

Latest News

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UPDATE ON MONTY. AUGUST 23rd 2010.

Monty went to his foster home on Saturday. We are all so surprised how well he has settled into living in a house. We are waiting for an appointment at the vets to get a referral for Monty to go and see Noel Fitzpatrick. We will keep you updated about what is happening. So many kind people have expressed an interest in what is happening to Monty. We are very grateful to the kind people who have so generously sent in donations to help with Monty's vet bills. This money is being carefully put aside in the Monty Fund. Pauline and John Dent from Yorkshire very kindly did a Car Boot Sale last Saturday for the Monty Fund, we are very grateful. Monty will send a letter to anyone who donates to help him have the operations he needs.

MONTY making himself at home in his Foster Home.

MONTY - SEE HOW SMALL HE IS.

UPDATE ON MONTY AUGUST 23RD 2010.

MONTY WENT TO HIS NEW FOSTER HOME LAST SATURDAY. HE HAS SETTLED IN BETTER THAN ANYONE COULD HAVE WISHED FOR. WE HAVE AN APPOINTMENT WITH A VET ON MONDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER TO GET A REFERRAL TO SEE NOEL FITZPATRICK. ROS AND HER FAMILY ARE LEARNING SUCH A LOT ABOUT MONTY. WE WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED ABOUT THE PROGRESS. A FEW VERY KIND PEOPLE HAVE SENT IN DONATIONS TO HELP WITH MONTY'S VETERINARY BILLS - PAULINE & JOHN DENT FROM YORKSHIRE KINDLY HAD A CAR BOOT SALE IN AID OF MONTY LAST SATURDAY, WE ARE VERY GRATEFUL FOR THIS HELP AS HIS SURGERY, IF WE ARE ABLE TO GET HELP FOR HIM, WILL BE VERY EXPENSIVE. ALL DONATION WE RECEIVE FOR MONTY ARE CAREFULLY PUT ASIDE FOR HIS TREATMENT. MONTY WILL WRITE A THANK-YOU LETTER FOR ALL DONATIONS WE RECEIVE.

UPDATE ON MONTY August 2nd 2010.

Monty's x-Rays were sent to an orthopedic vet practice and we received a copy of the Report they wrote. This report was written purely from the x-rays they had of Monty's legs, taken when he was under anaesthetic. That vet had never seen Monty and even though I offered to send very clear pictures of him showing his front legs clearly, they did not want the pictures and never requested that we take Monty to see them. Lots of 'vet speak' in the report but the conclusion was as follows....................That we watch his weight, restrict his exercise and administer pain killers if necessary, if that did not work surgery may be considered!! Not what we want for Monty, if he can be helped we want that help for him now - he is 5/6 years old and we don't want to wait until he is too old. We are hoping to be able to see Noel Fitzpatrick (many of you who contacted us have suggested we do this) So the updated information is that we have Monty's x-rays and the report from the Orthopedic Vet and the next step is to make contact with Noel Fitzpatrick. There is a tentative offer of a foster home for Monty where there are no other dogs and he would have his own garden to potter around in. We do not know at present if this will work- the people involved will have to go an see Monty. I will keep you updated about Monty.

UPDATE JULY 10th.

Monty came through his Op with flying colours on Tuesday, he has been castrated and had some bad and worn teeth removed and the remainder cleaned. X-rays were taken of his poor legs and we now await the verdict from the Orthopaedic vet to find out if anything can be done to help him. We have a new picture of him taken when we visited the Kennels. The Rescue would like to thank everyone who has shown concern for Monty and his future. Please be assured that Monty, even if nothing can be done, and we will explore every avenue, will not be PTS. Although a few kind people have offered a home for Monty, unfortunately all of them already own male dogs and as we have been told that Monty was used at stud (unbelievable) therefore we need a home without other male dogs. Rescue would also like to thank those who have so kindly offered financial help to go towards Monty's costs.

UPDATE ON MONTY. (we have had so many people inquiring about Monty that we will issue reports as things progress)

On Tuesday July 6th Monty is going into the vets to be castrated and have his teeth seen to. The vet will X-ray Monty's legs and hips whilst he is asleep. These X-rays will be sent to a specialist Orthopaedic vet who will study the X-rays to see whether there is any operation that can be done to help Monty. Depending on the results and of course the costs involved, we will be needing a home for Monty so that if surgery is possible and is affordable by the Rescue, Monty will be in a home where he can have careful nursing after the operation/s. A couple of the Trustees and one of our volunteers have seen Monty at the kennels - he does have some mobility and can even run, although we feel that if he were to be re-homed where there are other dogs he would do his best to try to keep up with them and exhaust himself in the process. He needs a home where he can be the only one or maybe with an older quiet spayed bitch for company. Anyone interested to re-home Monty in a home as described above should contact the Rescue on 01787 248143 or email,info@irishsetterrescue.org.uk>

CAN ANYONE HELP MONTY?

My name is Monty I am 6 years old and I am homeless. I know that I am not good looking - my disability and my size (a little bigger than a Spaniel) is off putting to some people. But Hey it's not my fault, I was born like this. Me and the others, ten in all, have not had a good life and now our owner no longer wants us. Two of the older "girls" have travelled to the U.K. and 7 more are still in Ireland to be 'working dogs'. I have heard that some dogs actually live in houses like people, have soft beds to sleep on, get wonderful tasty food, all they can eat, and get cuddles,attention and lots of love, I have not experienced this at all. I would try so hard to learn different ways and be a good dog if only someone will take pity on me and save my life, because if I don't find a home the man in the white coat will come with his big needle.......................HELP! Please phone 01787 248143 or email <info@irishsetterrescue.org.uk> if you can help me.

MONTY

MONTY

HAVE A LOOK AT OUR NEW CAR STICKER - details see SETTER SHOP

CAR STICKER FOR RESCUE

WHAT SOME OF THE GANG GOT UP TO IN 2009 - 2010.

WE HAVE SOME WONDERFUL PEOPLE CARING FOR OUR SETTERS - WE WOULD LIKE TO SAY A VERY BIG 'THANK YOU' TO OUR OWNERS FOR THE LOVE AND CARE THEY GIVE TO OUR DOGS AND FOR THEIR CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH THE RESCUE AND SENDING US THE GREAT PICTURES OF THEIR BELOVED SETTERS.

JUNO - Who won all the prizes

Rusty Mills having a nap!

Erin trying to catch the snow!

HANDSOME LOUIS THE STAR OF HIS HOME.

OUR STUNNING YOUNGSTER GABE POSING FOR THE CAMERA

KASEY AT THE "GROOMERS"!!