Dogs Currently Looking For Homes

TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ANY OF THE DOGS OR TO ARRANGE TO MEET THEM, PLEASE CALL JANE ON 07977 555238 

Phoebe

3 Year Old Phoebe is thought to be a German Shepherd cross Collie. She is very friendly and good with other dogs and cats. She would like to live in a calm environment. Phoebe is lucky enough to be staying in a foster home in Buckingham. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee 

Bronx

Bronx is a 2 year old Rhodesian Ridgeback cross looking for a new home. There is a rescue space for him at Wellidogs from 3rd June but he needs somewhere to stay until then if anyone is able to offer him a foster home. He is incredibly friendly and good with people & other dogs, not good with cats. He has met 4 little dogs and they all got on really well, however due to the size difference he was unable to stay with them. Bronx is currently staying at the Sanctuary

Marty

1 Year old Marty needs a new home, or foster home as soon as possible. He is good with other dogs and very friendly. He needs a patient home where with someone who can work on his training. Adoption subject to homecheck and adoption fee

These two dogs are both greyhound crosses, mother and son, 4 years and 16 months respectively, good with dogs, good with cats as live with a cat, good with kids. They are lucky enough to be staying in a foster home in Brackley & are looking for a forever home together. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee

Skipper

Skipper is thought to be around 2-3 years old. Very affectionate, he has had a rough time judging by the sores & bald patches that are just starting to heal but still is incredibly loving. He is good with people & other dogs. Here is a little video of Skipperhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAAez54bjkE &http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_gy2Qi0Bi4. Skipper is lucky enough to be staying in a foster home in Northamptonshire. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee

Carly

I’m Carly, I lost my humans and went to a place where there were lot of other dogs who also couldn’t find their humans. Then a lovely lady let me go to stay at her Sanctuary with my best friend Marcus, there are lots of lovely people who come to take Marcus & me for walks but I would really love to find a family who I could go and live with and who will teach me how to behave how humans expect. Here is a short video of Carlyhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNJ5I9riJtI. Adoption subject to home check & adoption fee

Hannah

2 Year old Hannah is a gorgeous little Staffie. She is very good on lead & in the car. She is very friendly & good with people but needs to be the only animal as she's not good with other dogs or cats.Hannah is lucky enough to be staying in a foster home in Daventry. Adoption subject to home check & adoption fee

Marcus

Marcus here, I am 3 and staying at a lovely Sanctuary after I lost my humans and went to stay at a place where lots of other dogs had also lost their humans. The lovely people who walk me all say that I am delightful and well behaved. I like to have lots of fuss and I like to play with other dogs too, I would really like to live in a home where someone will give me lots of love. Marcus is currently staying at the Sanctuary. Here is a short video of Marcus with his best friend Carlyhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNJ5I9riJtI. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee

Dolly

Sweet Dolly is about 2.5 yrs old; spayed, vaccinated, chipped. Lovely affectionate Staffie x, seems fine with other dogs but not trusted with cats. Nothing is known about her former life. She does need a calm environment with no children or other pets where she can readjust to family life with someone who is willing to work with her to overcome her issues. Here is a short video of Dolly http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdmRyQZWceg Adoption subject to homecheck & adoption fee.

Dolce

This beautiful street dog, Dolce has been rescued from Northern Italy & will be travelling to England over Easter. She is approx 6/7, good with other dogs, we don't know if she likes cats or not & she will be looking for a new forever home when she arrives. Adoption subject to homecheck & adoption fee.

Marley

Hi, I am Marley & I am around 18 months old. I was saved from being PTS in the pound & would really like to come & live with a family that I can grow up with. If you think that you would like me to live with your family, please let Jane know! Marley is currently at the santuary. Adoption subject to homecheck & adoption fee

Sooty on arrival!

Sooty after his initial trim!

Sooty is an adult Shih Tzu, he is around 7 & arrived into the care of the Algernon Trust recently. When he arrived, his fur was so badly matted he had to have the mats cut out under sedation and even had a harness matted into his fur. He has some behavioural issues so is staying in an experienced foster home where he is receiving training to prepare him for a forever home. He is making significant progress and we're very grateful to Sooty's fosterer as we're sure Sooty is! Sooty is now able to be handled carefully & is also fully integrated into the home, living happily with the foster carers own dogs & cat. Due to his issues, Sooty cannot be homed with children. The behavioural support will be provided in Sootys forever home. Sooty is staying in a foster home in Northamtpon. Adoption subject to home check & adoption fee

Sooty now!

Rescue Pet of the Year 2013

This competition is in aid of the Algernon Trust Animal Sanctuary to help raise much needed funds.

THE ANIMAL SANCTUARY WAS SET UP OVER TWENTY YEARS AGO WHEN THE FOUNDER JANE SHEPHERD MOVED TO WHITTLEBURY NEAR TOWCESTER. IN 1991 JANE ARRIVED WITH JUST FIVE FERAL CATS, ONE FOX AND ONE RABBIT. TODAY THERE ARE USUALLY AT LEAST SIXTY CATS, TWELVE DOGS, PLUS FOXES AND ASSORTED POULTRY IN THE TRUSTS CARE.  JANE ALSO PROVIDES A WILDLIFE RESCUE SERVICE 24HOURS A DAY 52 WEEKS A YEAR. THE TRUST RE-HOMES CATS AND DOGS WHERE POSSIBLE BUT MANY OF THE CATS JANE TAKES IN ARE SICK AND/OR ELDERLY WHO NEED TO REMAIN AT THE SANCTUARY FOR THE REST OF THEIR DAYS. CURRENTLY THERE ARE OVER THIRTY RESIDENTS. THE TRUST HAS BECOME AS MUCH A HOSPICE AND RETIREMENT HOME FOR CATS AS A RE-HOMING CENTRE, AND CARING FOR SICK AND ELDERLY FELINE FRIENDS PUTS AN ENORMOUS STRAIN ON THE TRUSTS FINANCES.  ANIMALS ARE TAKEN IN FROM A WIDE AREA NOT JUST FROM NORTHAMPTON SHIRE AND ADJACENT COUNTIES BUT FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY.  THE TRUST HAS A STRICT “NO KILL” POLICY AND JANE HAS NO AGE RESTRICTION AND HAS TAKEN IN CATS OVER 20 YEARS OLD.  ALL ANIMALS ARE NEUTERED AND MICRO CHIPPED BEFORE BEING REHOMED.

Entry is open to all rescue animals, large or small, from anywhere in the UK.

The winner will receive a trophy, certificate & tasty treat. along with a fantastic hamper provided by Costa.

The cost to enter is £2.50 per pet.

Email you entries to: thealgernontrust@gmail.com with the entry cost paid by paypal (please select gift option).

Please include a picture of each pet along with their name, your name and contact details, and a short story about each pet (no more than 100 words)

Closing date for entries is 9pm Sunday 21st July 2013

Voting will be available from Sunday 4th August 2013 via our facebook page: www.facebook.com/algernontrust

Voting will close at 9pm Sunday 29th September 2013

The winners will be announced on 13th October 2013 at the Algernon Trust Autumn Fair at the Reading Room, Whittlebury, Northamptonshire, and posted on the Algernon Trust website and Facebook page.

Competition Rules!

Competition entry is open to any rescue animal, from anywhere in the UK.

There will be one winner and two runners up.

How to enter;

To enter simply email your entry to thealgernontrust@gmail.com and send entry cost of £2.50 per entry by paypal using the same email address (please select the gift option). Please ensure that your entry and your payment can be correlated. 

Postal entries can be sent to 6 Pargeter Close, Greatworth, Banbury, Oxon, OX17 2DS along with a cheque for £2.50 per entry  made payable to Algernon Trust (please enclose an SAE if you would like your photo returned)

Entries must be received by 9pm on Sunday 21^st July 2013

How to vote

Voting will be available via our facebook page www.facebook.com/algernontrust from Sunday 4th August. 

A ‘like’ of the picture in the competition album on our facebook page will constitute a vote.  Likes on the picture in any other location will not count as a vote. (It is suggested that to ask for votes for your favourite entry you copy & paste the link to the photo in our album rather than sharing the picture)

Voting will close at 9pm Sunday 29^th September 2013

The three entries showing the most likes on the photos in the competition album on  our facebook page at the closing time will win!

There will be one overall winner with the most likes and two runners up.


Rules;

Entries made without payment will not be entered into the competition.

If an entry fee cannot be correlated to the entry photo then the photo will not be entered into the competition.

Postal entries will only be returned if an SAE is enclosed with the entry.

Entries received after the closing date will not be entered into the competition.

‘Likes’ on entries anywhere other than on the photo in our competition album on our facebook page will not count.

‘Likes’ received after the closing time will not count.

The winner and two runners up will be announced on 13^th October 2013 at the Algernon Trust Autumn Fair.

Strays Prayer

Dear God, please send me somebody who'll care!

I'm tired of running, I'm sick with despair.

My body is aching, it's so racked with pain,

and dear God I pray, as I run in the rain.

That someone will love me and give me a home,

a warm cozy bed and a big juicy bone.

... My last owner tied me all day in the yard

Sometimes with no water, and god that was hard.

So I chewed my leash, and God I ran away.

To rummage in garbage and live as a stray.

But now God, I'm tired and hungry and cold,

and I'm so afraid that I'll never grow old.

They've chased me with sticks and hit me with stones,

while I run the streets just looking for bones!

I'm not really bad, God, please help if you can,

or I have become just a "Victim of Man!"

I'm wormy dear God and I'm ridden with fleas,

and all that I want is an Owner to please!

If you find one for me God, I'll try to be good,

and I won't chew their shoes, and I'll do as I should.

I'll love them, protect them and try to obey....

when they tell me to sit, to lie down or to stay!

I don't think I'll make it too long on my own,

cause I'm getting so weak and I'm so all alone.

Each night as I sleep in the bushes I cry,

cause I'm so afraid God, that I'm gonna die.

And I've got so much love and devotion to give,

that I should be given a new chance to Live!

So dear God, please answer my prayer,

and send me someone who will REALLY care..

That is, Dear God, if YOU'RE REALLY there!

Spring Fair Sunday 12th May 2013 1-4 pm

Sunday 12th May 1-4pm - Reading Room, Whittlebury NN12 8XJ

Please come along and support us, Algernon Trust Rescue & Rehoming Sanctuary

The Animal Sanctuary was set up over twenty years ago when the founder Jane Shepherd moved to Whittlebury near Towcester. In 1991 Jane arrived with just five feral cats, one fox and one rabbit. Today there are usually at least sixty cats, twelve dogs, plus foxes and assorted poultry in the Trusts care.  Jane also provides a wildlife rescue service 24hours a day 52 weeks a year. The Trust re-homes cats and dogs where possible but many of the cats Jane takes in are sick and/or elderly who need to remain at the Sanctuary for the rest of their days. Currently there are over thirty residents. The Trust has become as much a hospice and retirement home for cats as a re-homing centre, and caring for sick and elderly feline friends puts an enormous strain on the Trusts finances.  Animals are taken in from a wide area not just from Northampton shire and adjacent counties but from all over the country.  The Trust has a strict “no kill” policy and Jane has no age restriction and has taken in cats over 20 years old.  All animals are neutered and micro chipped before being rehomed.

Please help us to raise funds to continue our work helping domestic animals and wildlife

We will have stalls, childrens games, refreshments will be available incuding vegetarian & vegan options.

We have new merchandise available for the fair including the launch of our new wristbands & car stickers which will both be available for £2 each.

We will be launching our new competition & you can find the details first at the fair!

Following our new registered charity status you will now be able to gift aid your donations if you are a UK tax payer & we will have the forms available.

We shall have the dogs from the Sanctuary popping along to say hello throughout the afternoon too!

Please do bring a cake for our cake stall if you are able!  If anyone is free to help set up we will be there from 11am, help packing away after would also be much appreciated!

You can remind yourself by joining our facebook event! https://www.facebook.com/events/443049815764356/

We look forward to seeing you there!

www.algernontrust.org.uk

Cats Currently Looking for Forever Homes

TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ANY OF THE CATS OR TO ARRANGE TO MEET THEM, PLEASE CALL JANE ON 07977 555238

WE HAVE MANY MORE CATS NEEDING HOMES AT THE SANCTUARY

Tom & Jerry

Tom & Jerry are 18 month old brothers looking for their forever home. Tom and Jerry are absolutely fantastic and a pair of angels! They settled straight into their foster home. They are getting on well with the fosters own cats, although a little hissing with one of them. Tom is very affectionate and friendly, everytime anyone sits down he jumps on their lap for fuss and cuddles and is happy to share a lap with the fosterers own cat! Tom is very sociable,outgoing and curious. Jerry is a lot more shy than Tom, he likes fuss but will not sit on you but near you, he is not very sociable but gets on well with other cats. It was noticed that a dog barking on TV scared them both & caused them to dive behind the sofa, so a home without dogs would most likely suit them. They need to stay together as they snuggle up together and would be lost without each other. They are very good with children. They are lucky enough to be staying in a foster home in Daventry. Adoption subject to home check & adoption fee

Babe

Babe arrived at the Sanctuary yesterday, she is 14 years old and a bit bewildered at the Sanctuary. She would appreciate a quiet home with no children. It is a bit much for her at the Sanctuary so it would be great if she could go to a foster home whilst she finds her new forever home.

Pippa

Pippa is only about 18 months old, possibly younger. She is very sweet, affectionate and good with other cats. She came in as a stray from Milton Keynes with 3 kittens and deserves a lovely home. Adoption subject to home check & adoption fee.

Domino

Domino is a 4 yr old spayed female, friendly but not in your face. Fine with other cats, she is staying at the Sanctuary & looking for a forever home. Adoption subject to homecheck & adoption fee.

Obo

Obo, is black & 7mths old. Found dumped outside vets with other cats. All had dreadful flu and very thin, now back to full health. Very loving they never stop purring. Obo would like to be homed with another young cat & is lucky enough to be living with a fosterer in Daventry. Adoption subject to homecheck & adoption fee.

Everdon

Everdon is a tabby boy. Believed to be 6/7years. Came in as a stray 1st Dec 2012 He is very loving although does tend to ‘pad’ somewhat. Will cope with a very quiet dog but does not seem that keen on other cats. He is lucky enough to be staying with a foster carer in Daventry. Adoption subject to homecheck & adoption fee.

Ginny

Ginny is around 2 yrs old, very loving would love to be the focus of attention.  Adoption subject to home check & adoption fee.

Lady

12 year old Lady is looking for a new home, she has previously lived with 2 young dogs until her owners emigrated recently.  Lady is currently staying at the Sanctuary.  Adoption subject to home check & adoption fee.

Dogs Currently Looking For Homes

TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ANY OF THE DOGS OR TO ARRANGE TO MEET THEM, PLEASE CALL JANE ON 07977 555238 

Abby

One year old Abby has just arrived at the Sanctuary after being saved from being PTS. She is friendly & good with people & other dogs. Abby is staying at the Sanctuary. Adoption subject to homecheck & adoption fee. 

Myrtle

Myrtle is around 4 months old, she was abandoned & brought to the UK from Italy just after Easter. She is very affectionate & picking up house training quickly. She is staying with another dog currently & seems to like the canine company. She is lucky enough to be staying in a foster home in Banbury. Adoption subject to home check & adoption fee.

Hugo

Hugo is a 4 month old Jack Russell. He is looking for a new home with no young children. He is good with other dogs, not sure about cats. Hugo is lucky enough to be staying in a foster home near Milton Keynes. Adoption subject to home check & adoption fee.

Ben

Ben is a 7 year old labrador.  He has been living with a very elderly lady, he has not been outside of her house or garden so not socialised with other dogs or cats, although very friendly with people. He has no road sense & also has a food allergy which means he can't eat beef. He has been offered an emergency foster home to allow us to get him to safety and we will be able to establish if he is dog & cat friendly.

Alfie

Alfie is a 5 year old SharPei cross Staffie. He has recently come into the care of the Trust after he was saved from being put to sleep at the eleventh hour. Alfie is friendly & good with other dogs, he has previously lived with children, although it is not known how he is with cats. Alfie is lucky enough to be staying in a foster home in Billingshurst, West Sussex. Adoption subject to homecheck & adoption fee.

Carly

Carly has recently arrived at the Sanctuary after being saved from being PTS. She is thought to be around 1, she is a friendly girl, good with people & other dogs. Adoption subject to homecheck and adoption fee. 

Charlie

8 Month Old Charlie is looking for a new home due to a relationship break up. He knows some basic commands & is good on the lead but does need more work on his training. He is good with other dogs & enjoys the company of other dogs, he hasn't experienced cats. He is quite bouncy so children over 8 only. Adoption subject to home check & adoption fee.

Hannah

2 Year old Hannah is a gorgeous little Staffie.  She is very good on lead & in the car.  She is very friendly & good with people but needs to be the only animal as she's not good with other dogs or cats.  Adoption subject to home check & adoption fee.

Marcus

Marcus has recently arrived at the Sanctuary after being saved from being PTS. He is thought to be around 3 years old & was taken to the pound with Carlie, good with people & other dogs. Adoption subject to home check & adoption fee 

Logan & Raven

Logan & Raven are the victims of a marriage breakdown & are looking for a new home. Logan (taller dog) is 4; neutered, vaccinated, chipped, good dogs, kids, cats. Believed to be Saluki x greyhound. Raven is a Whippet cross, around a year old. She is good with other dogs, cats & children. Raven will be spayed prior to adoption Logan & Raven would like to be able to stay together in their forever home, in the meantime they are lucky enough to be staying in a foster home in Northamptonshire. Adoption subject to home check & adoption fee.

Dolce

This beautiful street dog, Dolce has been rescued from Northern Italy & will be travelling to England over Easter. She is approx 6/7, good with other dogs, we don't know if she likes cats or not & she will be looking for a new forever home when she arrives. Adoption subject to homecheck & adoption fee.

Meg

Meg recently came into the care of The Algernon Trust severely under weight & with a broken tooth. After much TLC in foster care, her condition is considerably improved and she is now looking for her forever home. She would like not to share her humans with any other pets & would really like to live in a quieter environment. Meg is lucky enough to be staying in a foster home in Daventry. Adoption subject to homecheck & adoption fee. 

Marley

Hi, I am Marley & I am around 18 months old. I was saved from being PTS in the pound & would really like to come & live with a family that I can grow up with. If you think that you would like me to live with your family, please let Jane know! Marley is currently at the santuary. Adoption subject to homecheck & adoption fee

Dolly

Sweet Dolly is about 2.5 yrs old; spayed, vaccinated, chipped. Lovely affectionate Staffie x, seems fine with other dogs but not trusted with cats. Nothing is known about her former life. She does need a calm environment with no children or other pets where she can readjust to family life with someone who is willing to work with her to overcome her issues. Adoption subject to homecheck & adoption fee.

Sooty on arrival!

Sooty now!

Sooty is an adult Shih Tzu, he arrived into the care of the Algernon Trust recently. When he arrived, his fur was so badly matted he had to have the mats cut out under sedation and even had a harness matted into his fur. He has some behavioural issues so is staying in an experienced foster home where he is receiving training to prepare him for a forever home. He is making significant progress and we're very grateful to Sooty's fosterer as we're sure Sooty is! His new home will need to have the patience to continue to work with Sooty.

Skip

URGENT FOSTER APPEAL Skip is an unclaimed stray & we are only able to help if someone is able to offer a foster home for him. He is thought to be only around 9 months old. Very friendly & playful, it is unlikely that he has spent much if any time in a home environment. He is unassessed so will need a pet & child free environment - if you can help, please call Jane on 07977 555238
UPDATE: FOSTER HOME OFFERED TO SKIP

Skipper

URGENT FOSTER APPEAL Skipper is an unclaimed stray & we are only able to help if someone is able to offer a foster home for him. He is thought to be around 6-8 years old. Very affectionate, he has had a rough time judging by the sores & bald patches that are just starting to heal but still is incredibly loving. He is unassessed so will need a pet & child free environment, here is a little video of Skipperhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_gy2Qi0Bi4 - if you can help, please call Jane on 07977 555238
UPDATE: SKIPPER WILL COME INTO THE CARE OF THE ALGERNON TRUST WHO WILL FUND HIS KENNELS UNTIL A FOSTER HOME OR SPACE AT SANCTUARY BECOMES FREE.

Riley

6 Year Old Riley needs a new home, he's not good with all dogs and definitely not good with cats but very friendly and affectionate to people. He is currently staying in kennels & needs to be removed from there by Saturday so needs either a forever home or a foster home where he can stay until he finds his forever home please