LEICESTERSHIRE STAFFORDSHIRE BULLTERRIER RESCUE

A SERVICE FOR STAFFORDS IN NEED

Are you able to provide a home for a Staffordshire Bull Terrier who is in need of your help,or do you know of someone who can?

We desperately need foster homes, particularly for the old and infirm who ask for DO more than a kind word and a warm hearth,

Or please lend your support by making a contribution or donation which will be greatly appreciated by those in need.

General information.

At least three thousand Staffordshire Bull Terriers are abused (physically or mentally), dumped, or given away each year.  That's approximately the number of dogs that go through the 15 or so Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rescue groups in Britain every 12 months - and if you add the hundreds that go through other organisations, including the RSPCA and Battersea Dogs Home, that yearly figure grows close to 5000.  Small, young dogs are fairly easy to re-home. Older or larger dogs are not.  Some dogs are rescued as a result of information given on cruelty (tied to kennels for years, hobbled, beaten, kicked, starved etc) but most are simply strays or unwanted.  Staffordshire Bull Terriers are amongst the 10 most popular dogs in Britain. Which means they suffer from "fadism". (Want it now, don't want to be bothered with it later).  S.B.T's look cute and cuddly. Physically  they're extremely
strong and very muscular.  They are terriers, which means they are usually fun loving, scatty and excitable. If teased they can become very difficult to handle.  They prefer the company of people to the company of dogs.  They do not always integrate with other animals in a home.  The Kennel Club Breed Description says they love people. Particularly children.  Staffordshire's are good humoured dogs, with a great sense of fun.  They are great "grunters" often using moans, grunts, growls and groans to communicate.  They adore their owners and can be territorial - which sometimes means they will snarl at other dogs, telling them to stay clear.  They are pushy dogs, particularly where laps are concerned.  Their overwhelming characteristics are "cuddliness", strength, excitability, and love for and trust in human beings.An ideal home is one where they are the only pet. Staffordshire Bull Terriers are the exuberant rascals of the dog world - always energetic and ready for mischief. You'll either love this in them - or it'll drive you crazy!