Testimonials

Tofu is good, we’re working on his nervousness (both around dogs and people). We’ve been taking him on walks with my friend and her dogs and he’s been doing really well with them. He’s also learnt ‘sit’ and we’ve started some recall training with him on a long lead. He’s still not a massive fan of other people but we’re trying at the moment to have interactions with the same people again and again so he can get used to them slowly.

I wanted to say thank you for bringing this gorgeous bundle of love, non stop licks and kisses and fun into my life. I will forever be grateful thank you. If I didn’t think both my cat, Tom and Cassie (Cassata) would pack up and leave me I’d be adopting another gorgeous pooch!

Aisa’s settled in well, she’s a star. Trying hard to please. She knows her name when it suits her. Still very foody. Seems happy enough, obviously would like more food, more walks, more cuddles, more, more, more. She’s a lot “easier” than Sylvie! We got her a 50m training lead to give her a run, she just stands there as if to say “I know I’m still attached!” She has been off lead a couple of times for games of chase when there have been no distractions.

Olive is doing great. She has settled in really well with us, we love her to bits, she has been on three holidays with us. One in a lodge and two in our caravan. She is a spoiled little girl.

It’s amazing how quickly she settled in and we couldn’t be happier with her. She’s very much part of the family. Thanks again for all ROLDA’s help.

Martha (we call her Marty) is doing very well. She is one sassy pocket rocket. I’ve never known a dog with such short legs move so fast. She has settled in really well. She loves my friend's Border Terrier and when they get together they go mad. We stayed in a B&B in the Lakes last month and Marty was great. She loves coming up into Derbyshire walking with us and is off-lead when it is appropriate to do so. She is still a bit shouty when strangers come to the house but soon settles down once she realises they are OK. All in all Marty is a great family dog.

I will never forget the night we brought Lila home. She was absolutely terrified, a complete shell of a dog, and we quickly realised it was going to take a long time for her to truly trust us. With a lot of love, patience and some help from our behaviourist, we now have a very happy and healthy girl living her best life. Although we still have a way to go, her confidence has improved so much. She’s learned A LOT of tricks and is also settling in well at daycare. She loves to run around with other dogs and is always up for a good game of tug. We will be eternally grateful to ROLDA for saving her and bringing her to us. She has brought an immeasurable amount of joy into our lives and we really couldn’t have asked for a more wonderful dog.

She is doing really well. She’s such a sweet girl. We absolutely adore her. It’s like she’s been with us forever.

I was very excited and nervous when I went to collect Dave, now Ruben, from the pick up point. I watched the other doggies meet their new “parents” and I could hardly breathe! Then out he came, the sweetest little puppy in the world (I guess we all say that!).
We spent time getting to know each other and he was a right little monkey, into everything, doing “puppy” stuff! He has a special “look at me” walk when he wants to get another dog's attention which is very funny to watch! But I still had to get to the bottom of his “not being quite right”. I am truly grateful to have him in my life and that I have been able to help him. He is still a cheeky monkey and has so much character. The dogs he meets have a hard time keeping up with him and everyone comments how lovely and handsome he is! I always get asked where he came from so I tell everyone I meet about ROLDA. It makes me very proud to be Ruben’s “mum”. He especially loves going for walks in the woods, playing in the snow, playing with his grey mouse and most importantly loves his food. Thank you ROLDA for entrusting me with this little man and for the smooth process of adopting him. I love him to bits, and I’m pretty sure he loves me!

Trevor is a gorgeous little terror. We love him. He’s doing great and settled really well.

She’s doing well for the most part. She’s still guarding a little & likes to play quite roughly, so we keep her on a leash around children. She’s very intelligent & has taken to training beautifully, but when she gets too excited that all goes out of the window!! She loves to use her voice (and boy, what a voice for such a small dog!) They call her Ruffnut now!

She’s absolutely fine and lovely, and although still a little bit shy and not quite sure what she’s supposed to do, probably not helped by being almost completely deaf, she loves a cuddle and does a very pretty welcoming dance when we come home.