Purchase our Calendars & Cards

2014 Calendars & Cards

All proceeds help us to feed and look after the many animals in our care.

If you have any queries or need any further information, please call

Jane on 07977 555238 or Sarah on 01327 341826

2014 Calendar

SALE - NOW £2.50 plus postage

Our fabulous 2014 calendar has a month per page with plenty of room to make notes and add those important appointments and birthdays etc. Each page has a beautiful photograph of one of the many cats, dogs and foxes we have rescued. All photos have been taken by either Jane or Trust volunteers. The calendar is dedicated to Melvin Shepherd who sadly passed away on 21st September.

Postage costs:  1 up to 6 calendars - 2nd class £2.60 or 1st class £3.00

Cards

£1.00 each or £3.50 for a pack of 5 (1 of each design) plus postage

Our beautiful cards are five lovely photographs of foxes taken by Trust volunteer Rod Prime. The cards have been sponsored by Jane in memory of her husband Melvin.  Cards are blank inside for your own message so they can be used for any occasion.

Postage costs: single card 60p, 2 cards up to 1 pack 90p, 2 to 3 packs £1.20

4 to 6 packs £1.60

Please pay via PayPal to:

donate@algernontrust.org.uk

Please make sure that you include your name, address and contact number

as well as the details of your order on the payment page.

or via your secure on-line banking to:

Algernon Trust, Account No: 02701081 Sort Code: 40-35-04

Please email us your name, address, contact number, date of payment and order

details to: Sarah c/o Algernon Trust, email: sbdesign@talk21.com

or by cheque made payable to: Algernon Trust,

posted to us with your name, address, contact number and details of your order to:

Sarah c/o Algernon Trust, Linshire Farm, Whittlebury, Northants NN12 8XN

Calendars and cards can also be collected/purchased from the sanctuary,

please call Jane or Sarah before your visit to place your order.

Calendars and cards can also be purchased from MK Vet group branch in Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, who are also accepting donations of items for our Chritsmas appeal.

If you would like to add a donation to your order, that would be fantastic too

and very much appreciated.

Thank You x

Cats & Kittens Looking For Homes (December 2013)

For further information about adopting or fostering any of these cats / kittens,
please contact Jane on 07977 555238 / 01327 858238
or Sarah on 01327 341826

Please note that all adoptions are subject to a home check and an adoption fee

 Tamsin

Tamsin is very friendly and approximately 19 months old. She came to us from Milton Keynes as a stray with two kittens who have since been re homed. She is neutered and chipped. She is alright with other cats but would probably prefer to be the only cat. She gets a bit carried away when being fussed so she is not suitable to live with young children. Tamsin is currently staying at the Trust. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee. 

Dolly

Dolly is very pretty and full of beans, very playful and boisterous. She can get a bit carried away out of enthusiasm and attention seeking rather than any sort of aggression. As soon as you open the door she is there looking for attention. She tends to keep away from the other cats but does not show them any aggression. She is not suitable to live with young children. She is neutered and chipped and currently staying at the Trust. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.

 Snowy

Snowy is a very handsome pure white male who is approximately 1 - 1 1/2 years old. He is very playful and loves to be fussed. He can be a bit scratchy, which may be due to abuse or could just be in desperation to play, but for this reason he cannot be homed with young children.  He is neutered and micro-chipped and currently staying in Daventry. If you are interested in Snowy, please call Sarah on 01327 341826. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee. 

Maud has been adopted with Daisy 1

Maud is a very sweet pretty grey and white female. She has only just come into our care and is still very shy, so she is currently being assessed. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.

Purdie (was Bertie)

Purdie is a lovely black and white female born in 2003.  She is very friendly, loves laps and sleeping on the bed. She is fine with children and does not seem at all bothered by other cats, but we are not sure how she is with dogs. She will make someone a wonderful companion. She is neutered, fully vaccinated and will be micro chipped. Purdie is currently staying in a foster home in Daventry. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.

  Nut & Bolt

Nut and Bolt were found scared and abandoned with their mother. Nut is a pretty female tortoiseshell and Bolt is a handsome black and white male. Both are feral and have been neutered. They are looking for an outside home together on a farm / stable. They must have a secure place to be shut in for at least 2 weeks prior to releasing. They are currently staying in a foster home near Daventry. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.

   Giggs & Eric

Giggs and Eric are both very affectionate and loving 3 year old black and white females! They are reluctantly having to be re homed as their present owners moved to live on a narrow boat and both cats have fallen into the water numerous times. Luckily the owners were there, heard them fall in and were able to get them out, but they are terrified that the worst may happen. Both cats are neutered, chipped and vaccinated. They need to be re homed together and are not used to young children. Please call Sarah on 01327 341826 if you can offer them a safe home. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.

Jaz & Beanie still need a home

Jaz (Jasmine) and Beanie are both 18 months old. Jaz is a beautiful pure white female and Beanie is an adorable black female. They are neutered, vaccinated and micro-chipped. Both girls are very friendly, playful, affectionate cats who need to be re-homed together. They are both very good with dogs and other cats. Jaz and Beanie are currently staying in a foster home in Banbury. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.

Ruby & Maisie have been adopted

Ruby is a very beautiful tortoiseshell and white neutered female born in March 2012, and Maisie is her gorgeous tabby daughter born in July 2013. They need to be re homed as their owners lost their home and could no longer take care of them. We need to find them a home together as they love to play with each other. They are adorable very affectionate and friendly cats. Ruby and Maisie are currently staying in a foster home near Daventry. Please call Sarah on 01327 341826. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.

Diva

Diva is a lovely black and white female about 19 weeks old. She has been diagnosed with possible food intolerance and is currently on a restricted diet. She is quite nervous and small for her age, so a home without young children would be preferred. She is neutered and chipped. Diva is currently staying in a foster home near Daventry with Molly. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.

Caspar is reserved

Caspar is a beautiful white male kitten born August 2013. He has blue eyes and he is not deaf as some white cats are. He is the sweetest kitten you could hope for and is very loving. He tends to suckle your clothes while padding! He is alright with quiet dogs and with other cats. Caspar is currently staying in a foster home near Daventry. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee. Kittens cannot be re-homed alone unless there is already a young cat there to play with.

Harvey

Harvey is a lovely black and white short haired male. We do not know very much about him and we are currently assessing him, but he seems very sweet though a little shy at first.  Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.

Minnie & Jessie

Minnie is a very pretty tortoiseshell cat who is approximately 11 years old.
She has been used to being  a house cat for the last few years. Sadly her owner has died and she needs to find a quiet home with her companion Jessie who is a very beautiful 12 year old rough collie. They are currently staying in a foster home in Banbury. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.

Hetty

Hetty is very affectionate but not very keen on other cats.  She is very sweet and would prefer to be the only cat and have her human's full undivided attention! She is neutered and chipped and currently staying in a foster home near Daventry. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.

Ginny is reserved

Ginny is a very beautiful semi long haired ginger tabby approximately 1 year old. She came in as a stray found between Newnham and Badby. She is very friendly but tends to chew you when being very loving, so only suitable with older children used to cats. Ginny is not that keen on other cats but shows no aggression towards them. She is chipped and neutered and is currently staying at the Trust. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.

Mac, Bobby & (Hattie is reserved)

Mac, Bobby and Hattie are brothers and sister, born on the 11th August. Mac is a ginger  tabby and white, Bobby is a ginger tabby and Hattie is a very pretty tortoiseshell and white. They are all chipped and will have to be neutered at 5 months old. They are currently staying in a foster home near Towcester. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee. 

Mila & Boo

Mila and Boo are both 1 1/2 year old black and white females. They are looking for a home together and are not used to young children. They are neutered, chipped and vaccinated. Mila and Boo are currently staying at the Trust. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.

Harley & Felix have been adopted

Harley and Felix (Felicia) are black and white sisters, who are nearly 6 months old. They are neutered, vaccinated and chipped. They are very sweet and playful little girls. Harley and Felix are currently staying at the Trust. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee. 

Daisy 1 has been adopted with Maud

Daisy (1) is a very pretty grey and cream female who was sadly abandoned by her owners. She is very sweet but still quite shy as she has only been in our care for a few days. She is fine with other cats. Daisy is currently being assessed and is staying at the Trust. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.

Daisy 2

Daisy (2) has just come into our care, she is a lovely black and white neutered female approximately 2 years old.  Sadly she has been badly treated and kicked so she spits and hisses. She needs a very patient person to adopt or foster her to help her to trust people again and not be afraid of them. For this reason she cannot be re-homed with children. Daisy is currently being assessed and is staying at the Trust. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.

Crate Or Not To Crate

To Crate Or Not To Crate

I always promote crating of dogs. Why? For lots of reasons. From your dogs point of view it is more like the place they would choose for themselves. Dogs in the wild would sleep in a hollow in the ground or an outcrop of rock or anywhere where they would be protected on three sides (and above) with one side to look out of to see any approaching danger. Dogs will normally lie against or under something in the home. Crates (or cages) are invaluable. They are brilliant for travelling. They help enormously with stressed and anxious dogs. Both prevention and cure and also with house training. They are a sanctuary when the dog wants some peace and quiet away from the kids or visitors or to take refuge from thunder for example. It should never be used as a punishment or used for excessive lengths of time.  

Crate training can be done at any age, though it may take a little longer with an older dog. It has to be done gradually. The crate needs to be big enough for your dog to lie flat out in and high enough for it to stand or sit up in. It shouldn’t be too much bigger than this especially if it’s to help with house training. They are made from a variety of materials from metal and plastic to fabric ones. The crate needs to be away from draughts and out of direct sunlight and not against a radiator. It’s best to cover in up with a blanket or something leaving the front uncovered. You can move the crate from room to room Put the dog’s bed in there, make sure it’s his only bed, feed him in the crate and place his toys in there, just inside the door initially. Once he starts to go in to get his food etc you can gradually move them further in so he has to enter the crate. The door is left open at this stage. He will soon choose to go in there to sleep, when he is comfortable with this you can bolt the door quietly behind him when he is asleep. When he wakes don’t open the door immediately give him a second or two. Then, as long as he is comfortable with it leave it a little bit longer each time. You need to be in the same room as the dog initially so you are always there when he wakes. Then you can leave the room for a short time and working up to leaving the house for a minute or two, gradually increasing the time left, until he is happy and feels safe in there. 

Linda Bettles

Canine Behaviourist 

01296 733747 or 07749240471

lindashearman@btinternet.com

Linda kindly supports the dogs in the care of the Algernon Trust and also offers a private service to people in need of advice with their dogs.

Christmas Greetings 2013

Instead of sending Christmas cards, add your family Christmas message on our blog & help us raise funds at the same time!  Send your donation by paypal to thealgernontrust@gmail.com along with your message & a picture if you wish! 

Merry Christmas to everyone at the Algernon Trust, volunteers & supporters with love from Al, Lisa & Sam, Rosie & Tia xx 

Dogs & Puppies Looking For Homes (November 2013)

For further information about adopting any of these dogs, please contact 
Jane on 07977 555238 / 01327 858238

Please note that all adoptions are subject to a home check and an adoption fee

Kia

Kia is a 2 year old German Shepherd cross Rottweiler. She was saved from being put to sleep in the pound. She is very friendly and affectionate, and is good with other dogs, but not cats. She is very obedient and knows all of her basic commands. Kia is currently staying at kennels near Spalding, but urgently needs a foster home or permanent home. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.

Millie

Millie is a very sweet 9 month old Carpathian Shepherd who came into our care after being rescued from the streets of Romania. She is good with other dogs and is currently staying in a foster home in Bicester. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.

Marty

Marty is only 1 year old and is a very friendly and playful young Staffie who is also good with other dogs. He is currently staying at kennels near Spalding, but urgently needs a foster home or permanent home. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.

Jessie & Minnie

Jessie is a very beautiful 12 year old Rough Collie. Sadly her owner has passed away and she needs to find a quiet home with her companion Minnie, a pretty tortoiseshell cat who is around 11 years old and has spent the last few years as a house cat. They are currently staying in a foster home in Banbury. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.

Sabre

Sabre has just come into our care. He is a very handsome 4 ½ year old German Shepherd. He is neutered, vaccinated and good with children. He is nervous of small dogs as he was attacked by a jack russell and is not good with cats. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.

Toby

Lovely Toby is only 11 months old, he was an unclaimed stray in the pound and although his owners were located and aware of Toby's whereabouts they sadly did not claim him. Toby is a very friendly affectionate boy, good with children and seems to be alright with other dogs.  Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.

Shadow

Shadow is a male German Shepherd cross approximately 18 months old. He is a lovely boy who will make a very loyal and lively companion. He is currently staying in a foster home and is getting acquainted with their cat. He is very intelligent and obedient, responding well to basic commands. He can live with children. 
Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.  

Izzie

Izzy is a very sweet 10 month old Staffie who has come into our care from the pound having been saved from being put to sleep. She is a lively playful girl and does need some work on her training. She would be best suited as an only animal as she is not too good with other dogs and not to be homed with cats. She is currently staying in kennels near Spalding, but urgently needs a foster home or permanent home. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.

Skipper

Skipper is thought to be around 2-3 years old and is a very affectionate Staffie. He has had a rough time judging by the sores and bald patches that were on him when he came into our care. Remarkably he is still an incredibly loving little dog. He is good with people and other dogs but probably not cats. Ideally he would prefer to be the only animal. He is currently staying in a foster home in Northamptonshire. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.

Holly & Penny

Holly is a 14 year old Spaniel and Penny is a 4-5 year old Boxer cross. They are both neutered, vaccinated and chipped. Their current owner is having to work long hours and feels that it is unfair to leave them on their own for such long periods of time, so a loving new homes is needed for them together. Adoption subject to home check and  adoption fee.

Luke

Luke was an unclaimed stray in the pound who has been saved from being put to sleep. He is a handsome 7 month old male Blue Brindle Staffie cross. He is very friendly and good with other dogs and has been alright with the cats at the Trust. Luke does need some work on his training and needs to live with a confident dog or be the only dog. He is currently staying in kennels near Spalding, but urgently needs a foster home or permanent home. Adoption subject to a home check and adoption fee.

Dolly

Dolly is a very sweet and affectionate 2 1/2 year old Staffie cross.  She is alright with other dogs but not cats. 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 on her training. She is very agile and would make an excellent agility dog or would enjoy playing fly ball. Dolly is currently staying at the Trust but desperately needs a foster home while she finds her permanent home. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.

Archie

Archie is a very handsome 3 year old who is good with children and other dogs. He knows his basic commands and is well behaved and very friendly.  He arrived at the Trust because his family could no longer keep him. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.

Amber

Amber is a 12 month old Collie cross. She is a lovely friendly dog, who gets on with cats and other dogs, and responds to commands so can be left off the lead. Amber urgently needs a permanent home with someone very special to care for her as she is blind. This does not bother her as she soon gets to know her way around. Adoption subject to home check and  adoption fee.

Hannah

Hannah is a gorgeous 2 year old little Staffie. She is very good on the lead and in the car. She is very friendly and good with people but needs to be the only animal as she is not good with other dogs or cats. Hannah is currently staying in kennels near Spalding but urgently needs a foster home while she finds her permanent  home. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.  

Billy

Billy is a 3 year old Staffie, he was an unclaimed stray, saved from being put to sleep in the pound.  He is a lovely friendly chap, who does pull a bit on the lead but knows basic commands and is very well behaved. He is alright with other dogs, but probably not cats. Billy is currently staying in kennels near Spalding but urgently needs a foster home while he finds his permanent home. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.

Tania

Tania will be coming into our care at the end of November after being rescued from the streets of Romania. She is a beautiful 6 1/2 years old Shepherd cross, very loveable and an absolute softie. She is neutered, vaccinated and chipped. Tania will be staying in a foster home until she finds her permanent home.

Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.  

Marcus

Marcus is a 3 year old Staffie cross, who is delightful and very well behaved. 
He likes to have lots of fuss and loves to play with other dogs. He would love a home where he gets lots of attention and excercise, but he is not suitable to be homed with young children. Marcus is currently staying in kennels near Spalding but urgently needs a foster home while he finds his permanent home.
Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.  

Dolce

Dolce is a beautiful street dog rescued from Northern Italy. She is approx
6-7 years old. She is very affectionate, loves people and is good with other dogs, but we don't know how she is with cats. She is currently staying in a foster home in Oxford. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee. 

Chuckie

Chuckie was an unclaimed stray in the pound who was saved from being put to sleep. He is a 2-3 year old male Staffie cross.. He is friendly and said to be good with other dogs but not cats. Chuckie needs a home with someone who is prepared to work on his training. He is currently staying in kennels near Spalding but urgently needs a foster home while he finds his permanent home. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.  

Sampson

Sampson is a playful and affectionate crossbreed, around 8 years old. He is looking for a home where he can be loved and have lots of fuss. He is a strong boy but is eager to please and would be a faithful companion to the right person. He is currently at the Trust but needs a foster home while he finds a permanent home. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.  

Niki

  

Bosley

Niki & Bosley

Niki is a female 12 year old German Shepherd and possibly Akita cross, and Bosley is a male 9 year old Rottweiler, who are looking for a home together. Both dogs are good with children, cats and other dogs. They have come into our care due to their owner being evicted and are currently staying in kennels near Spalding, but urgently need a foster home while they find their permanent home. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.  

Bo

Bo is a 4 month old male collie cross, who is good with other dogs and cats. He is almost house trained, very responsive to basic commands and is quick and eager to learn. He is a very obedient fantastic dog. He is currently staying in a foster home near Daventry. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.

Tirry (right)

Tirry

Young Tirry is around 1 year old and came into our care after being rescued from the streets of Romania. It is thought she is good with other dogs and is currently staying in a foster home near Banbury while she finds her permanent home. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.

Silver

Silver is just over 1 year old. He is a lovely little boy who is good on his lead, very loving and great with children. He is very friendly and likes a fuss from everyone. Silver needs to be the only dog but can live with cats. He urgently needs a foster home while he finds his permanent home. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.

Reggie

Reggie has just come into our care, he is a 2 years old Staffie who is good with cats and children but not other dogs. He urgently needs a foster home or permanent home. Adoption subject to home check and adoption fee.

Monty

Monty is a Boxer cross Labrador who has recently come into our care having been rescued from being put to sleep. He is very thin and currently being assessed at the Trust, so more information to follow. He will need a foster home while he finds his permanent home. Adoption subject to home check and  adoption fee.