Current Status: Homed
Carl's Story: Carl was found abandoned and unclaimed within a London council pound. Rescue Remedies offered a Rescue place saving his life. Carl is now neutered, chipped, and fully vaccinated. Carl was in boarding kennels near Gatwick whilst awaiting his new family.
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Carl's progress through our Rescue is below.
We work with our dogs, who often reveal a different picture and positive skills as they build trust.
Original Referral information: Carl was found stray with a broken leg and skull fracture. There was evidence of previous skull fractures and damage. Carl has a scar right around his jaw which shows he has been wired up and used for a bait dog. Carl is not aggressive and has a very submission temperament. This would have been firstly why he was chosen in a dog fighting ring to be baited. It is also a further result of the assaults he has suffered by his charges and hyped dogs. He only ever offers love.
Carl is being treated by his vet weekly for his leg...the Tibia was broken supported with a ridged bandage to protect and provide stability and support.
Carl came into our Rescue on the 21st July 2021
Clint (Carl) DDB x Staffie DofB 08.05.19 Cheam
Re: Carl Staffie x DofB 08.05.19 Gatwick Kenns
Everyone at RR who has encountered Carl has fallen for him. He is a bundle of love. His past is behind, his future will be filled with love and fun and joy. And he is a joy. He is so happy in the company of people. He snuggles up as close as he can get, with the biggest, happiest smile. He loves going out for a walk, exploring, sniffing, grateful for your time and attention. Carl seems good around other dogs, I think he just wants to play. He is desperate to be recovered so he can run and play- not long now big boy.
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Re: Carl Staffie x DofB 08.05.19 Gatwick Kenns
Carl is one of the those dogs that makes you feel truly humble. Despite the appalling way in which humans have treated he still had the capacity to forgive, trust and love. As Anne says Carl is the happiest boy and just wants to cuddles and love. We could all learn a lesson from this amazing boy and I'm sure there is going to be a long line of volunteers waiting to spend time with him whilst he is with us.
Like Anne I can't wait to be able to see this boy fully healed and enjoying life to the full
Like Anne I can't wait to be able to see this boy fully healed and enjoying life to the full
Re: Carl DDB x Staffie DofB 08.05.19 Gatwick Kenns
Such beautiful photos of an amazing dog
I am so looking forward to meeting you Carl, so happy that you are here with us, safe now and only love and kindness for you sweet boy
I am so looking forward to meeting you Carl, so happy that you are here with us, safe now and only love and kindness for you sweet boy
Re: Carl DDB x Staffie DofB 08.05.19 Gatwick Kenns
Carl was,a very good boy today. He patiently waited for me to tie on his boot to cover his bandage and off he went for a walk.
Like everyone has said he has a wonderful friendly nature which given his life so far is amazing and shows what a fantastic character he is.
Like everyone has said he has a wonderful friendly nature which given his life so far is amazing and shows what a fantastic character he is.
Re: Carl DDB x Staffie DofB 08.05.19 Gatwick Kenns
poor baby .
Onward and upwards beautiful boy , you’re in safe hands with RR. You will only know love and cuddles from now on
Onward and upwards beautiful boy , you’re in safe hands with RR. You will only know love and cuddles from now on
Re: Carl DDB x Staffie DofB 08.05.19 Gatwick Kenns
I met Carl today and yes, I fell for him too! No surprises there, he is just the most adorable, good natured boy you could meet. We had a little amble about, and I found him very connected,responsive and willing to please, bless his heart. Not a bad bone in his body, and I just hate whoever did this to him. He was not reactive to any of the dogs surprisingly, after what has happened to him. On return to his kennel, I faffed around trying to get the dreaded cone back on for ages, and he just sat looking up at me with his big soppy face He will get a lovely home because he is a smasher!
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Re: Carl DDB x Staffie DofB 08.05.19 Gatwick Kenns
Carl visits his vets every week and is welcomed like the celebrity he is. Yesterday his bandage was removed and his wounds cleaned and the decision made to leave the bandage off and allow the air to complete the healing on his wounds.
He still must adorn his buster collar at all times when not CLOSELY supervised. The times he has been getting at his bandage/ wounds is when walked off buster collar and concentration lapses by the walkers. He also is a contortionist and has demonstrated he can actually attend to his bandage if he getting in just the right position!... Hence the bandage now removed and we're going for faster healing and 2x daily cleaning.
His fracture (Tibia back left) is still fragile so whilst he needs to pass weight through his leg helps the healing he must not jump down on to for the next few weeks.
Such a love bug. Very occasionally he gets worried by certain people a little of his past comes back...
He still must adorn his buster collar at all times when not CLOSELY supervised. The times he has been getting at his bandage/ wounds is when walked off buster collar and concentration lapses by the walkers. He also is a contortionist and has demonstrated he can actually attend to his bandage if he getting in just the right position!... Hence the bandage now removed and we're going for faster healing and 2x daily cleaning.
His fracture (Tibia back left) is still fragile so whilst he needs to pass weight through his leg helps the healing he must not jump down on to for the next few weeks.
Such a love bug. Very occasionally he gets worried by certain people a little of his past comes back...
Re: Carl DDB x Staffie DofB 08.05.19 Gatwick Kenns
I had an enthusiastic and friendly welcome again from the gorgeous Carl today. He is such a cuddly bear, I could hug him and hug him
Carl was very excited to get out of his kennel and dragged me to the car park. He was pully for a while, and I was trying to slow him down, being mindful of his leg. After a bit, he calmed down and walked nicely. He hasn't had much lead training and can be very strong but he is so sweet, he does listen and I managed to get him to walk more slowly most of the time. He is limping a bit and when we stopped for more cuddles, he held his leg up a few times, so i think he is getting used to using it again, but needs to take it slowly. Back in his kennel, I waited (all of 10 seconds) while he ate his food, before putting his cone back on. No guardiness over food and he didn't mind me being there. After, he was straight on his back, for tummy rubs. He is just the most darling dog
Carl was very excited to get out of his kennel and dragged me to the car park. He was pully for a while, and I was trying to slow him down, being mindful of his leg. After a bit, he calmed down and walked nicely. He hasn't had much lead training and can be very strong but he is so sweet, he does listen and I managed to get him to walk more slowly most of the time. He is limping a bit and when we stopped for more cuddles, he held his leg up a few times, so i think he is getting used to using it again, but needs to take it slowly. Back in his kennel, I waited (all of 10 seconds) while he ate his food, before putting his cone back on. No guardiness over food and he didn't mind me being there. After, he was straight on his back, for tummy rubs. He is just the most darling dog
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Re: Carl DDB x Staffie DofB 08.05.19 Gatwick Kenns
Anne introduced me to this loveable, bouncy boy today, despite his injuries we headed out for a brisk walk down the lanes. Carl is full of life and has a happy go lucky vibe about him- his big smile says it all. We finished our walk with cuddles, he will be one of my regular walks.