Pets Corner

We know how much many of you love your pets and feel sure that you would like to share some of the pleasure they give you with others, so here's your opportunity. Please send us your stories, anecdotes, photos (in fact just about anything to do with pets) to: pets@leigh-on-sea.com and we will post as many of them as possible on the site.

If you have any pet questions (or answers to pet questions already published) or if you are looking for a home for a pet or can offer a home, please also contact us at pets@leigh-on-sea.com and we will publish the details in this section. We can also post details of any missing (or found) pets that we have been notified of.

Winston Hi pet people

This is Winston my 12 week old labradoodle.

We have just had our first outing together at Edwards Hall Fields in Eastwood which was very successful. However I would like to take him to puppy classes for socialising with other puppies and to brush up on basic training methods.

Can you recommend a good local class that we could attend, I am home all day as I am retired so any time would be suitable for me.

Many thanks
Jenny (jenny.ayling@sky.com)

How's this for a handsome chap ? His name is Taz and can often be seen cycling through the woods at Belfairs. He is a rotti ridgeback cross and favourite hobbies are eating, sleeping and trying to catch squirrels.

We are looking for a partner to keep him company during his latter years. ?

Stuart Van Looy (e-mail:svanlooy@hotmail.com)

Taz
Taz

Hi,
We have nine week old staff and would like to take him to socialization classes. Does anyone know of somewhere not too far from Canvey Island that they could recommend.
Thanks
Emma.Carmichael@abbey.com

Missing from Theobalds Road, Bobby a Silver stripey Bengal cross male cat, 3 years old, very friendly. He is microchipped and was last seen Friday 13th July wearing a black collar.
Contact 07899 996618

Bobby
Bobby

Cosmo Just a quick note and to add a picture of our newly acquired Cocker Spaniel puppy Cosmo.
He is able to be walked from next week and would love to meet other friendly dogs to "show him the ropes"
I will be taking him to acek9 for puppy obedience as soon as a space comes available.
Thanks
Paul & Cosmo

I have recently purchased a Shar Pei and he is an adorable little thing. I have tried in a number of book shops to buy a manual for his breed to no avail. He has been moulting for 5 or six weeks and looks really patchy. Is this normal he is 5 months old? Thank you
r.catterall1@btinternet.com

Hi
Just come across your website when trying to find doggie info about Leigh.
We are coming to visit relatives over the bank holiday weekend and are trying to find out where we can walk our 7 month old Hungarian Viszla near Leigh or surrounding area. She is very energetic and really needs to run free. she is well behaved and will return on command- she also loves the water!
If anyone could let me know any good walks, places to go for the day where we can take the dog, pubs etc which are dog friendly in Leigh or near by that would be great.
Many thanks
Louise, Olly and Tangle (gonefishing4today@tiscali.co.uk)

LATINO COCKATIEL

Just bought one and need some help. Yesterday she loved me and let me hold her etc. Today she won't let me near her. Any advice?
Thanks.
DEBBIE (Debbie.Porter@celebration.fl.us)

BEWARE!

I feel that I must write to tell you that on Saturday 3^rd February my dog (19 month old red setter) was attacked by what we think is a cross breed. The woman (assumed owner) was walking out with two dogs one Labrador off lead and the cross breed on lead. Our dog was off lead playing with the lab, when she ran past the other dog and it lashed out viciously and bit a hole in her side. We had to take her to an emergency appointment at the vet where they kept her in and had to give her a general anaesthetic and clean up the wound, which required 8 stitches. My husband was walking her at the time, and didn't get the other woman's details, as his primary concern was to get her back to the car and to the vets. He was about 15 minutes from where the car was parked.

Obviously this is most inappropriate and our dog has under gone a lot of stress, and will no doubt become anxious when around other dogs. She is not allowed to do any off lead exercise for at least 14 days whilst her stitches are in, and in addition to that I will be missing 2 dog training sessions, which are not cheap, and neither was the vet bill.

I wondered if you could place this on the site for people to be aware of this other dog, and also if the woman in mention reads it and comes forward to pay for the vet bill.

Faith Horsley (contact via leigh-on-sea.com)

In response to this item we received the following mail:

I live in Australia where there are a number of dog attacks each year. Although I do feel for you being a pet owner myself however, you did mention that your dog was off the lead as was her other dog the lab but the dog that actually bit yours was still on a lead, making me think that she knew the dog could be unpredictable. Although if this is the case she should put the said dog in a muzzle but on the other hand the dog was on a lead whereas yours was running around all over the place playing with the other dog. Your dog probably went too close to the lady and the other dog being pissed off that it couldn’t join in the fun lashed out. Let’s face it if it had really wanted to go to town the attack would not have finished with just one bite. Maybe look a bit closer to home as to who wasn’t controlling their dog appropriately that day.

LOST CAT

Male short hair cat. Mainly black back and around the ears, black tail, white belly and legs. He also has a very distinctive black “mole” on his right nostril. Green-eyed. 14years old.

Last seen walking towards homes in Leigh-on-Sea, off Leigh Broadway during the early evening. He has been very unwell of late and has recently suffered from two strokes. It may be that he has forgotten his way home or has been hurt.

He answer’s to the name of “Maano”.

He has been with me since he was a kitten and it is distressing to think he may be lost, hurt or injured. Please help me to find him.

If anyone has recently acquired or been offered or seen a cat fitting this description please contact Maliha on 07944711676 or 01702478568 or email mppurewal@yahoo.co.uk

Any information leading to his safe return would be most appreciated.

Hi my name is Yasmin,

I have a Chinese Shar Pei, he is 3 years old and he has been moulting for over 5 weeks now but he usually only moults for about 3 weeks to get his new coat.

Do you know when he will stop? Will he ever stop because I'm fed up of the dog hairs.

Please email me at (yaz_bone@hotmail.co.uk)
Many thanx Yasmin.

p.s.-have you got any tips on how to make my dog stop moulting

Hi Leigh Dog Folk
Just thought I would introduce myself to you all as a client suggested to me. My name is Julie Hindle I am a Trainer, Behaviourist and Groomer of 18 years standing. I have just opened a new Centre encorporating all 3 of these areas in one spot, 'ACE K9', it is on the London Road so the location is easy to find. 1303 London Rd, Tel: 01702 470222
I would love to meet any of you dog lovers, even if it's just to say hi, come and check out ACE K9. Training, Behaviour and Grooming Centre.
The photo below is 'ACE' the face of the Training Side, he is only 9weeks and is a German Shepherd X Northern Inuit. Come and meet him.
I look forward to meeting you all.
Julie www.acepet.net

9 week old Ace

Here is a picture of Harry my 5 year old black labrador retreiver. He is known by a lot of the dogs over two tree island and of course their owners. He is a very friendly dog and lives for his walkies. He is usually accompanied, 50 or so yards behind, by Jenny an 11 year old rescued Yorkshire terrier. Don't forget to say hello to Harry when you see him.

Say hello to Harry

Hi
I wonder if anyone could help.
I have two Latino cockatiels. They are about 7 years old and I am not sure if they are male or female (although we called them Punch & Judy). Unfortunately, due to a change in circumstances, I can no longer give them the time and attention they need and I am looking for a good home for them.
I have moved house quite alot over the last few years and they have become wary of leaving their cage. They do sit on the top of their cage and walk about the room but because they do not fly much their wings are weak. They could really do with someone who lets them out more and I am sure their wings would get stronger.
They used to sit on my hand, feed from my hand and fly about most of the day but because I no longer have the time for them they have become very wary. When I moved to my last house Judy started to pull out some of her feathers. I took her to the vets who treated her for mites just as a precaution. Once she had settled down she stopped doing it but the feathers have never grown back.
They have a large cage (big enough for 3 cockatiels) with plenty of toys, a ladder and perches. The top opens up, and there is perch at the top, which they love to sit on. They seem to enjoy it when I put their cage in the garden (although I don't get much time these days).
I would really love to give them to a good home, someone with more time. If you think you may be able to help or know of anyone who might want them please could you contact me on matt.carjam@dsl.pipex.com

Lost, 9 month old grey male cat, answers to the name of Flintstone. Last seen in Oakleigh Park Drive, Leigh-on-Sea in early December 2004. Light grey coat with white collar and nametag. Microchipped. Reward if found. Please call Sarah on 07005-204408 with any information.

Hi,
Myself and my husband are looking for a companion Jack Russell Bitch Puppy for our other dog. We live in Leigh and would like to know if anyone knows of any good breeders in the area. I am from Dublin and in my view Leigh is the perfect place for dog walking, you have Hadleigh Castle, 2 Tree Island and of course the seafron. But our dogs favourite is her daily swim at Chalkwell Pool near the bridge.
Thank you for your help.
Cara (cara.riley@newsint.co.uk)

Hi,
If you could post this on your website I would be most grateful. I am looking for the right home for my cockatiels, as i have started working full-time and they are tame and enjoy being out of their cage a lot. They do not necessarily need to go to the same home as they are both males and therefore there is a lot of rivalry.
I have a three year old cockatiel called Sydney who is very tame with loads of personality and thinks he is human. He enjoys human contact and needs a loving owner with a lot of time on his/her hands. My other cockatiel is six months old and is very playful and enjoys other birds company a lot. He might adjust very well to an avairy or an owner with other cockatiels. He is mostly tame but just needs a bit of extra training sometimes.
Please contact me if you are interested.
Caroline (chandlercaroline@hotmail.com)

Can anyone help me please. I am about to retire and would like to offer a home to a small dog. Please contact me at: cherie.phillipson@virgin.net

He’s just over 17 weeks old and is delightful! We went for our first walk along the sea wall on Saturday and first venture into Belfairs Wood the Saturday before. We take him out to play every morning to Chalkwell Park where he’s made quite a few friends already!
Thank you!
Joanne

Hi
Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Service
May I recommend Roger Johnson and his company "Pet Patrol" (01702 510550) or e-mail petpatrol@ukonline.co.uk, to anyone who is seeking a reliable pet sitter or walker.
Roger offers and a dog walking service and an in-home pet care service while you are away, which means that your pets can be looked after in the familiar surroundings of their own home. He began walking our spaniel in July 2000 on the days I work and has not once let us down. He is honest and reliable and the animals love him.
Thanks
Liz

Many people stop me and ask me about my dog Bessie who is a Chinese Shar Pei.
Due to the interest and the fact that she has become a local celebrity I have dedicated a website to her.
For anyone that is interested the site is: http://thebess.tripod.com. Please visit!
Carly

Hi
As the owner of a beautiful Italian Spinone who frequently takes her for a walk over Leigh marshes and TTI (two tree island) can I thank Liz for her kind words on a wonderful breed of dog.
I have had "Cara" for three years since retiring from work and every day she grows more and more delightful, a definite character with an intelligent and enquiring mind.
This is the first time I have had this breed and would thank a friend of mine a (police dog handler) who recommended it, they are a working gundog breed described as an HPR (hunting, pointing, retriever) and have all the traits of most gundogs being hard working, friendly and eager to please. An added bonus is that they are beautiful to look at.
They are a big dog average weight 30/45kg and with an appetite to match, they can be "vocal' but because of their intelligence are easily trained.
For more information I can recommend the website below.
http://www.italianspinone.co.uk/
Norman

Does anyone know of a good dog trainer in the Leigh or Southend area. My 4 month old Weimaraner Jasmine is easily excited and even though I can manage her now - I'm not sure that I will be able to when she is fully grown !! Also - if anyone has any tips on how to stop dogs barking I would appreciate it.
Thanks,
Jenny
jenny.evans@aon.co.uk

Here is a picture of the leigh-on-sea.com webmaster's own dog Charlie.
Charlie is a 7 year old Salt & Pepper coloured Miniature Schnauzer who enjoys walks on The Belton Hills and Two Tree Island where he meets up with lots of his friends.

Miniature Schnauzers have a wonderful placid temperament, are great with children, good guard dogs (although their bark is much worse than their bite!) and best of all they don't moult.