Jouals Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Can anyone offer a home to a desperate English Setter? Nikou is aged about 6 years. He has been at the refuge in Cahors for 5 months, another abandoned hunting dog. Life there does not suit him at all and his health is suffering as a consequence. He needs to get out very soon...He is a lovely dog in need of lots of TLC. He will need extra care because he has some problems with hip dysplasia, but would make a lovely companion in the right home. If you might be able to offer this lovely boy a home, please contact:Refuge d'Englendières, Cahors tel: 05 65 22 66 32.[IMG]http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt101/Jouals/Rescue/Nikou3.jpg[/IMG]Jouals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suein56 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Just bumping Nikou up to the top.Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jouals Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 Thanks SueHe is one of those dogs who really cannot support being in a refuge. (Not that any of them can!) His health is definitely deteriorating. I hope we can find him a home or foster home very soon in case they end up having to have him pts!!Dogs at the refuge in Cahors are microchipped or tattooed, vaccinated and wormed. The cost of a dog there is only €80. I am sure he would make someone a very special dog with some patience and TLC.Jouals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Streason Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Have previously had a rescue English Setter (and currently have a Gordon Setter).English Setters are fabulous dogs but they do have a mind of their own. Friendly, faithful and all the good things are there in abundance along with disobediance (not so much willfull disobediance rather "yeah - only when I'm ready") and cunning and gluttony. I think the title counter-surfing was invented for setters.A setter is definitely not a dog for a weak willed owner but I would have another like a shot (If I needed a dog - which I dont at present.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jouals Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 Yes, anyone who knows the breed knows that English Setters are great dogs and once settled into a good home, with firm but kind handling, they make great companions. We had a rescue English Setter from Battersea who was completely untrained and scatty when we first got her at c age 3. But after some training, she turned into the most obedient and delightful dog. We never could understand how anyone could have dumped her (Battersea did not know her history) - she was so gentle and friendly from day 1. She too was very stressed (even with the high quality of care Battersea provide) and had only been there 18 days. We finally said goodbye to her earlier this year after 11 very happy years.Back to Nikou and some further information about him:He is not castrated. He is almost certainly an abandoned hunting dog who will need someone patient who understands this type of dog. BUT with the right handling and lots of TLC, he will make a wonderful dog for someone. He really is very unhappy at the refuge after 5 long months there and is becoming thinner and losing form with the stress of it all.For the right owners I have been told a reduction in the fee of €80 will be made. Plus covoiturage could be arranged for someone further away. He could also be fostered if someone feels they can offer him that. [IMG]http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt101/Jouals/Rescue/Nikou4.jpg[/IMG]Jouals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jouals Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 Just to remind everyone - poor NIKOU is still waiting for a new home!!Jouals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jouals Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 If anyone is looking for an English Setter - please don't forget NIKOU!! Still waiting for a loving home....Jouals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 What happened to the fotos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jouals Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 Thanks Woolybanana - a blimp with Photobucket! They are back on now. Jouals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jouals Posted September 27, 2009 Author Share Posted September 27, 2009 NIKOU is still looking for a home- here is a new photo of him taken today. We (volunteers) took him and another dog to a charity vide grenier where we had a stand for the refuge. He was so happy to get out of the refuge for the day - to be brushed, and made a fuss of for a few hours! He must have known a home once - he knows the command for sit and gives his paw!Jouals[IMG]http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt101/Jouals/Rescue/100_2769.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jouals Posted October 15, 2009 Author Share Posted October 15, 2009 For anyone in the Cahors area who might be interested in seeing NIKOU (yes, he is still there) - there is an Open Day at the Refuge Canin Lotois this Sunday (18 October) from 10 am to 6 pm. All welcome - even if you just want to come along and give your support. The address:Zone Industrielle d'Englandières, Cahors(on the D911 between Cahors and Mercuès)Tel: 05 65 22 66 32Jouals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jouals Posted October 16, 2009 Author Share Posted October 16, 2009 Don't forget NIKOU. I met one of the ladies from the refuge yesterday and she told me he loves to come and sit in the office if he can - he is a gentle soul. Of course, he needs special care and attention with his hip problem - so no long distance walking for him. But with the right care, he will make a special friend for someone. Come and see him this Sunday!Jouals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jouals Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 NIKOU is still waiting for a new home! He would make someone a very loving companion. If you are interested or know anyone who might be, please don't hesitate to get in touch. He can certainly go for walks, I took him out the other day, and he was so pleased to get out for some fresh air - it is heart-breaking to put him back in his cage afterwards. In fact it will be better for his health if he can get out walking more and settle in with a new family to care for him very soon (particularly with winter round the corner - those cages are not heated!).[IMG]http://i602.photobucket.com/albums/tt101/Jouals/Rescue/100_2888.jpg[/IMG]Jouals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jouals Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 Yes, NIKOU is still at the refuge waiting for a home. The refuge is currently full to bulging - so if you or anyone you know might be able to give him a home, please get in touch. Fostering is also a possibility.The Refuge in Cahors will soon be looking for temporary foster homes for several dogs as some work is to be carried out to improve the conditions there. The work will be done in 3 stages and anyone who might be able to help by fostering a dog for 3 or 4 weeks, please get in touch. Contact details for the Refuge are further up the posting.Jouals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Framboise Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I'm thinking of Nikou, hoping there is someone out there for him. Someone must have room in their heart for this gentle old soul surely? [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJT Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 This dog has haunted me since I first saw the thread, I cannot believe he is still there, he is a beautiful dog. I would love to have him but it just isn't possible. Fingers crossed someone notices him soon.[:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jouals Posted December 4, 2009 Author Share Posted December 4, 2009 HELP - The Refuge at Cahors are about to do some renovation work and need foster families from 14 December to 14 January for 12 dogs - if anyone in the Cahors area can help (or knows anyone who can help) - please contact the Refuge:Refuge Canin du LotZone Industrielle d'Englandières, Cahors(on the D911 between Cahors and Mercuès)Tel: 05 65 22 66 32This includes NIKOU by the way - he is still there!JoualsPS - The Refuge will have a stand at the Christmas Market in Mercuès this Sunday (6 Dec) - come and see us there if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jouals Posted December 29, 2009 Author Share Posted December 29, 2009 GOOD NEWS!!!!!I can report that NIKOU was re-homed about 15 days ago by a very nice French couple who live in the country and have plenty of room for such a dog. I hear that so far so good and we are all keeping our fingers crossed that it works out for him. The couple have had an English Setter before, so are used to the breed. They know all about his health problems and he will hopefully be settling in to a nice warm and loving new home!!!Jouals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
val douest Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Wonderful news! Nikou was one of those dogs whose face I couldn't get out of my mind, and I so hoped he would find a good home. We'll certainly keep our fingers crossed that he settles in well and soon becomes part of the family.Val Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suein56 Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 [quote user="Jouals"]GOOD NEWS!!!!!I can report that NIKOU was re-homed about 15 days ago by a very nice French couple ... I hear that so far so good and we are all keeping our fingers crossed that it works out for him. [/quote]Splendid news indeed! For me Nikou has such an appealing demeanour in general with such a wise expression on his face. Good Luck to him in his new home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 That's marvellous and such a beautiful, gentle looking dog. What good people. [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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