Forget Me Not Reading Rescues

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A huge thank you to these lovely ladies for their generous donation to the rescue! 🐾❤️ Thanks to your kindness, we were able to cover Teddy's operation — and I'm so happy to say he's now had it done and is on the road to recovery! He's on 6 weeks of crate rest now, so please keep him in your thoughts while he heals.

Funny enough, it turns out one of you (hi to the lady on the far left! 👋) actually knew me all the way back at the start of my nursing career, when I was just 17 years old! What a small world.

Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts — Teddy thanks you too! 🐶

🐾 **URGENT: CODY NEEDS AN EXPERIENCED HOME** 🐾

Cody is a 4.5-year-old rescue dog from Romania, and he's running out of time. He is currently at risk of euthanasia and desperately needs a safe, experienced home to go to.

Let's be upfront and honest, because Cody deserves an honest chance at the right home: Cody has bitten in the past. He has strong guardian tendencies, particularly around his owner, and he does not get on with male dogs. He is a highly intelligent dog, and we believe his intelligence combined with his fierce loyalty is part of what's driving these behaviours — he adores his person, and that bond seems to fuel his guarding instincts.

This is why Cody is not a dog for a first-time owner, or a home with existing male dogs without careful, gradual, professionally supported introductions. He needs someone who understands guarding behaviour, who has the time and patience to build trust slowly, and who won't be afraid of the work involved.

But here's the other side of Cody: he has massive potential. Dogs like him, given structure, clear boundaries, and the right guidance, can absolutely thrive and become the most devoted companions you'll ever have. His intelligence means he's capable of learning quickly with the right handling — this isn't a lost cause, it's a dog who needs the right match.

Kennels are simply not a good long-term environment for a dog like Cody. He needs the stability, routine and one-to-one bond that only a home can give him — the longer he waits, the harder this becomes for him.

Cody is a much-loved part of our rescue family. We have known him throughout his time here in the UK, and we are fully committed to supporting whoever takes him on. **Our rescue will fully fund all of Cody's needs** — this isn't a case of finding a home and stepping away, we will be with you every step of the way.

**Cody's details:**
🐕 4.5 years old
⚖️ 35-40kg
✂️ Castrated
💉 Fully vaccinated
🌍 Originally from Romania
⚠️ Not suitable for homes with male dogs (without expert-led introduction)
🏠 Requires an experienced, confident handler
💰 All needs fully funded by the rescue

If you have genuine experience with guarding breeds or behaviourally complex dogs, and you're looking for a dog to invest real time and understanding into, please get in touch. Cody's life depends on finding the right person, and we know that person is out there.

📧 **Email us:** [email protected]
💬 **Or message us on Messenger**

Please share — even if you can't take him, someone in your network might be exactly who he needs. 💜

Yesterday, something very small happened… but it reminded me of something very big.

Two little brothers came to our Forget Me Not Dogs travelling tombola. Between them they had just £2 to spend on tickets.

The older brother won a prize. The younger brother didn’t.

The little one had his heart set on a helicopter game, but of course he hadn’t won it. Without a second’s hesitation, his big brother gave up his own prize so that his little brother could have the one he wanted.

My heart absolutely melted.

Of course, we couldn’t let such kindness go unnoticed, so we made sure the older brother went home with a prize too.

There is a quote often attributed to actions like this that has stayed with me throughout my life:

“Show me the child until he is seven, and I will show you the man.”

When I lose faith in humanity… when social media is full of anger, cruelty and people trying to tear each other down… it is moments like this that remind me not to give up.

Children like this.

And, of course… the dogs.

If we pause for just a moment and really look, kindness is still all around us. It doesn’t always make the headlines, but it quietly changes lives every single day.

I have no idea who this wonderful little boy is, but I have no doubt he will grow into a kind, compassionate man who will make the world a better place.

Thank you, little one, for reminding me that hope is never lost. ❤️

What a truly fantastic day we had today at the St Luke’s Care Home Fete! 💙🐾

Not only did we raise money for our Forget Me Not dogs, but we were also incredibly proud to support Olly’s Work, founded by Olly Stephens’ parents following the tragic loss of their son.

Their mission is simple but incredibly powerful: to promote hope and happiness while preventing hate and harm. They work tirelessly to educate young people about the dangers of knife crime, online safety, exploitation and the importance of making positive choices, helping children understand that every choice has consequences. They are also fundraising to bring the Ben Kinsella Trust’s interactive Choices and Consequences exhibition to Reading, giving local young people a unique opportunity to learn how to stay safe both online and in the real world.

One of the highlights of the day was seeing Destiny, our sanctuary dog, arrive with her wonderful foster dad and her friend Holly. This was a huge milestone for Destiny. She has never really ventured out into the outside world, so today was a very big deal for her. Dressed in her smart new harness and lead, she took it all in her stride and happily accepted lots of fuss, cuddles and gentle strokes from everyone she met. We couldn’t have been prouder of her.

There was singing, dancing, laughter, delicious food and a wonderful community spirit throughout the day. Two very special little girls were delighted to win our travelling tombola and proudly wandered off wearing their colourful umbrella sun hats – they looked absolutely fabulous! ☂️💕

St Luke’s Care Home is very much part of the community we are passionate about supporting, and today reminded us just how important those community connections are.

Please take a moment to follow Olly’s Parents Work on Instagram and support the incredible work they are doing to make our communities safer for young people. Every conversation, every share and every act of kindness helps.

https://www.instagram.com/ollyswork?igsh=MWZmampxNWEyZWZjeg==

Thank you to everyone at St Luke’s Care Home for inviting us and making us feel so welcome. We had such an enjoyable day, met some wonderful people and came home with full hearts and hope for the future of all our dogs.

I have added pictures of Cookie who always visits us at our events with his lovely owner Nannette ! Cookie is such a special little girl and I love her 💜💜💜💜

Look at the difference already… 💜🐾

Just look at these three photos. They tell the story far better than words ever could.

This little dog suffered the unimaginable, with both front legs broken. Thanks to your incredible support, life-saving surgery was possible, and now the healing can begin.

There is still a long road ahead. The little dog isn’t walking properly yet, and recovery will take time, patience and specialist veterinary care. But every day brings another small step forward.

The wounds are healing well, the dressings have become smaller, and there are encouraging signs of progress. It may not seem like much to some, but to us, every tiny improvement is something to celebrate.

Thank you to every single person who donated, shared our appeal, or kept this little dog in your thoughts. You have given this little dog the chance of a future.

We know there will be ups and downs, but we remain hopeful. One day, we hope to share the moment this brave little dog takes those first confident steps. Until then, we’ll keep believing and keep fighting alongside the incredible veterinary team who saved this little dog’s life. ❤️🐾

If you have Instagram, please hop over and follow Benji’s rescue journey. ❤️

Benji spent over a year in kennels. Like so many larger dogs, he was overlooked time and time again. We knew his nervous system was overwhelmed by everything he had been through, and that helping him heal would take months—perhaps even years. But we also knew there was an incredible dog waiting to shine.

Then along came his foster family…

There are foster parents… and then there are Benji’s foster parents. 💜

They haven’t just given him a roof over his head. They have completely embraced his journey. Every day they have invested time, patience, training, enrichment, understanding and unconditional love. They have learnt alongside him, celebrated every tiny success and never expected perfection.

I can honestly say they now look like professional dog trainers! The transformation they have achieved is beyond anything we ever dared hope for. We are finally seeing the confident, happy, funny dog we always believed was there.

Benji’s story reminds us of something so important…

Rescuing a dog isn’t about expecting them to fit into your life.

It’s about fitting your life around theirs.

A rescue dog doesn’t owe us anything. They don’t arrive knowing how to live in our world. They need time, kindness, patience and people willing to meet them where they are.

If you can’t do that, then please don’t rescue a dog.

To Benji’s incredible foster family… thank you. You haven’t just changed Benji’s life—you’ve shown everyone what rescue, commitment and love truly look like.

Please give Benji’s Instagram page a follow and cheer him on. Every step forward is a victory, and we couldn’t be prouder of him. 🐾💜

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ODEN HAS A FOSTER HOME

🚨 EMERGENCY FOSTER NEEDED – ODEN 🚨

This is Oden, a 10-year-old German Shepherd who urgently needs an emergency foster home following the sad death of his owner.

A qualified trainer assessed Oden this evening and found him to be friendly with people, fit and healthy, and calm on a short walk, showing no reaction to other dogs while out.

Oden has always lived as an only dog, so we are looking for an adult-only home with no other pets and no children where he can settle and feel secure.

At the moment, a kind neighbour is making sure he is fed, but Oden urgently needs somewhere safe to stay while we find him the right forever home.

If you feel you could offer Oden an emergency foster home, please message us at [email protected].

Please share this post. Let’s work together to find Oden the safe and loving place he deserves. 🐾💜

We are here on Saturday. Please come down and see us. We will have our famous Tombolla and continuing to raise awareness about our dogs 💜💜💜