Midlands and Northern Rhodesian Ridgeback Club

Ridgeback Rescue

Latest News

24.01.2012	Picture of Leo added to the re-homing page
22.01.2012	Brian Firth We are overwhelmed by the number of cards of condolence we've received and we thank you all, your kindness and sympathy during our time of loss has given us much comfort. We are heartbroken and our only consolation is that his suffering has ended.  It is good to know that so many of you remembered Brian as a gentleman. Sheila & Ian Firth
14.01.2012	Marni  Just Look at that Little Face! Pictures of Johnson, Reds and Marni added to the Re-homing Page.
12.01.2012	Harvey has found a new home!
10.01.2012	Shaka and Jasper have found new homes! Details of Reds, Johnson, Sasha, Tilley, Dillon & Rudi, Bonnie, Riot, Harvey and Leo added to the Re-homing page.
29.12.2011	It is with great sadness that we received the news from France of the death of Brian Firth. Brian, alongside his wife Sheila, served as a committee member for many years, eventually becoming vice chairman. Indeed, the whole of the Firth Family worked tirelessly for the club, which was very much appreciated by all. We are sure that club members will join with us in offering our heartfelt condolences to Sheila and Ian at this difficult time.
29.12.2011	Jack and Molly's Story added to the Rescue Success Page
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You may detect from the many blank spaces on the Re-Homing Page that we are awaiting a lot of photographs! It would be extremely helpful if owners trying to re-home their dogs could provide a photo of the dog needing re-homing. Details on the Re-Homing Page

Roxy has found her new home Others are still looking, more here

It is a sad fact that there are Ridgebacks that need re-homing and their number is increasing each year.

The reasons for parting are many ranging from the genuine such as the death of an owner, to the absurd, "he's too big and boisterous"! (he is a Ridgeback after all!)

The Midlands & Northern Ridgeback Rescue are asked to re-home both dogs and bitches from as young as four months to the oldies of twelve and thirteen years. Our rescue co-ordinator, Janice, works tirelessly to find them permanent homes matching dogs and prospective owners to ensure, to the best of our abilities, that it will be the last time the dog has to go through the trauma of being "passed on".

Sadly, despite the best efforts of all Ridgeback Clubs, the number of Ridgebacks that are in need of re-homing continues to grow. Profits from all our rescue events together with all donations are utilised in aiding the rescue of these unfortunate dogs.

RESCUE APPEAL UPDATE -  11th March 2010 Over the last year, despite a lot of dogs needing kennelling and medical attention, rescue funds have remained on a pretty even keel. Once again, this has been due, in no small part, to the efforts of our friends and supporters all of whom we thank unreservedly. Of late the number of dogs in need of re-homing has increased dramatically, as no doubt will the associated expenses. It would be greatly appreciated if those friends and supporters who have helped in past years, are able to  continue in their efforts to provide funds for the unfortunate dogs that need our help. Of course anyone else who would like to involve themselves would be most welcome. If you would like to help, or indeed have an interest in re-homing a Ridgeback, please go to the Re-Homing Page for further details. Thank You

"Please...  Can You Help Me?"

For further details and photographs of some of the dogs that need re-homing please go to our Re-Homing Page

Our sincerest thanks to everybody who has contributed both their money and their time in raising funds for Ridgeback Rescue.

For further information on the breed and the club, please visit the general web site of the
Midlands & Northern Rhodesian Ridgeback Club