LCGB Leonberger Rescue and Welfare

 *** OUR ONLINE FUN DOG SHOW ON FACEBOOK IS NOW OPEN TO ENTRIES *** 

The fun classes FOR ALL BREEDS (not just leonbergers) are as follows: 

Veteran                
Rainbow Bridge  
Cutest All breed puppy  
Best action shot  
Dirtiest dog …

We would like to give a warm welcome to our new website visitors and facebook group members and a thank you to everyone for your support. 

Us as a team are asking for your help. 
We have never really…

** REPORTS OF STOLEN DOGS ** 

Hedingham, Bulmer, Colne and surrounding areas in Essex.  

Please be vigilant as there are a few local reports of dogs being "STOLEN" locally around the Hedingham and nearby areas in Essex and…

A Vet has urged dog owners and walkers to be  vigilant after treating a dog who had become unwell after eating from a bag of rotten meat. 
With reports of similar events happening in recent days. 

A vet at…

Autumn is here and a gentle reminder for you all.  

Please keep your four legged friends  away from conkers as they're toxic to dogs , however, serious cases of illness are rare. 

Conkers contain a chemical called aesculin…

Whenever possible JoJo and Russ from our rescue and welfare team will take one or both of their Leo's with them when doing a homecheck so a family can get an idea of what it would be like to have…

*** BLUE-GREEN ALGAE *** 

We love to see our dogs having fun in lakes and rivers and it's the perfect way for them to cool off in the summer, but please be aware of the dangers of some algae…

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The importance of not leaving dogs in cars and also the prevention of heatstroke and knowing the signs, symptoms and treatment. 

Keep your dogs cool ? 

With all this lovely hot…

*** WARNING TO ALL DOG OWNERS AND WALKERS IN THE BURSLEM/STOKE ON TRENT/STAFFORDSHIRE AREA *** 

Warning to dog owners as black puddings stuffed with razor blades, glass and tablets are found in Stoke-on-Trent 

Police are investigating after photos…

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we are writing this tribute to a very special boy Troy who we rehomed just last March. Sadly Troy has been taken far too soon due to osteosarcoma. We would like to…

To anyone who is thinking of giving a Leonberger their forever home or would consider fostering a Leonberger, please send us an email at lcgbwelfare@aol.co.uk and one of our team will send you a questionnaire to complete and return.

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*** Walking dogs on hot days *** 

Place your foot on the Tarmac/Asphalt path or road for 5 seconds, if it is too hot for you, it's also hot for your dog's feet!  

Keep in mind that asphalt…