Lakeland Terrier Club Welfare

Lakeland Terrier Rescue
        Official Kennel Club Registered Breed Club

In the most part, Lakelands are happy go lucky family pets who fit into everyday life with no problems. Being terriers they may not be the most obedient type of dog but their cheeky character endears them to most people. Basic training and good socialising generally produces well rounded, much loved family pets that live long and healthy lives However, Carol our Secretary does sometimes get calls for help from Lakeland owners whose circumstances have changed and their dog no longer fits into their new life. The reasons are varying such as a home move, relationship splits and sadly, owners dying. The plight of the Lakeland is our concern and we make no reprisals or recriminations, if a Lakeland needs a new home we will do our utmost to help. Some of these enquiries concern terriers of "Lakeland type", often referred to and sold as "Lakelands" and sometimes known as "Patterdale" or more properly "Fell Terriers". Unfortunately, whilst we appreciate these dogs are in need of a good home and we as dog lovers are concerned for their welfare, we cannot commit ourselves to helping anything other than pedigree, Kennel Club registered Lakelands. The Lakeland Terrier Club was founded in 1932 to promote, develop and protect the pure bred Lakeland and that is what we must pursue. Breeder/exhibitors are sometimes seeking happy retirement homes for healthy show dogs who would benefit from being a special pet. Carol has also had calls asking for help on some behavioural issues which hopefully have been addressed but sometimes bad habits are difficult to reverse and owners have some hard decisions to make - we may be able to advise here too, a new home is not always the answer. In a nutshell: Our concern and committed help and advice is available for ALL Kennel Club registered Lakelands. Where a dog MUST be re-homed urgently we can usually find a temporary kennel whilst being assessed and waiting for a new home. If a dog can remain with its current family whilst a new home is sought then it is best for all concerned. If a dog has serious behavioural traits i.e. aggression, we can offer advise and re-assurance towards the best solution. If you are interested in re-homing a Lakeland, please get in touch with our Secretary Carol Ockwell on 0161-975 7937 or Elaine Baldwin on 01302 742095 , or Janette Callon on 01524 35493, who will give you all the information on the current situation We can't promise immediate results - good things sometimes take time. click this link for re-homing scheme guidelines Donations to our Welfare Fund are always appreciated.