Finding Forever Homes For Fric And Frac

BlueEyes · Post by **BlueEyes** » Mon 15 Dec 2014 2:34 pm

We have been hoping for forever homes for almost 4 months now. Our chances in North Cyprus look pretty bleak. We are now looking to raise funds to be re-homed in either Ireland or the UK. We are in the process of finding out exactly what costs are involved and will post in due course. Likewise we have been in contact with Rottweilers For Adoption In Ireland (they are on facebook) and other groups to find a definite offer to house us. Any new owner will receive help towards the costs to transport us. A http://www.gofundme.com/ittcfo account has been set up and a link to our PayPal https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr…. Thank you for supporting us.

BlueEyes · Post by **BlueEyes** » Wed 24 Dec 2014 2:09 pm

Owl Lady · Post by **Owl Lady** » Wed 24 Dec 2014 8:10 pm

Hi, I do hope we are able to rehome these two beautiful, big, but gentle dogs in the UK. It looks hopeless here. Hope they enjoyed the treats that were given by Hope 4 Pets on Sunday.

BlueEyes · Post by **BlueEyes** » Wed 24 Dec 2014 9:09 pm

Yes, I am resigned to re-homing them in the UK. I trully believe they will be better off there. I handed out a few goodies on Monday and will do again so tomorrow after work if the Vet is open.

Owl Lady · Post by **Owl Lady** » Fri 26 Dec 2014 7:25 am

Did you get to see them yesterday? Hope your Christmas was OK!

BlueEyes · Post by **BlueEyes** » Fri 26 Dec 2014 12:25 pm

Unfortunately I was working on Christmas Day. I will go see them tonight.

BlueEyes · Post by **BlueEyes** » Sat 27 Dec 2014 2:17 pm

Fric and Frac https://www.facebook.com/fricand.frac.1 have received a definite offer of a "Forever Home".

Fric and Frac have been "homeless" and searching for forever homes summertime. Their chances in North Cyprus have been bleak. Now we need your help to raise funds to transport and re-home them. We are aiming to complete their required vaccinations and blood tests in time to re-home them in late January. A http://www.gofundme.com/ittcfo account has been set up and a link to our PayPal https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?c ... ZWC6DB6XA8

Please help by donating to give Fric and Frac a second chance. Many thanks BlueEyes.

PS. Anyone wanting to donate in person to help us avoid paying admin charges to GoFundMe and PayPal can do do so by private messaging me.

Owl Lady · Post by **Owl Lady** » Sun 28 Dec 2014 9:55 am

FANTASTIC NEWS! When you have more details of costs involved to get these two to a forever home can you post. Are you able to say on here, who is hoping to rehome them? Did you get to see them over Christmas?

BlueEyes · Post by **BlueEyes** » Sun 28 Dec 2014 10:07 pm

I managed to see Fric and Frac on yesterday but was unable to walk them as it was raining.

The lady who wants to take on fric and Frac is called Yvonne Sherwood and she is the founder and administrator of rottweilers for adoption in Ireland. She lives in Galway, Ireland. She has asked us To contact Galway SPCA for personal references for Bartley Finnerty their inspector and his partner Yvonne Sherwood.

This is the mesage Yvonne sent me:

Rottweilers for Adoption in Ireland Ergun Xmas surprise for you , if you can arrange for fric and frac to come to me. I will guarantee that they will either find five star home or stay with me for life. Happy Xmas x x

I will start getting prices for transportation, blood tests, EU passport and estimated kennel fees.

I can also confirm we have recieved the first donation via PayPal for £100.

Regards BlueEyes

BlueEyes · Post by **BlueEyes** » Tue 30 Dec 2014 7:27 am

Update: So far £181.84* (£175.77 net) has been raised to get Fric and Frac to their forever homes.

Owl Lady · Post by **Owl Lady** » Tue 30 Dec 2014 8:14 am

Have just Googled Galway SPCA and it seems to be a very well run organisation, in business for around 20 years. They must be doing something right! Hope they will be able to rehome these two. Hopefully will see you in the New Year!

BlueEyes · Post by **BlueEyes** » Tue 30 Dec 2014 9:04 pm

Yes I have had a couple of people check them out. All looks well. I am arranging their travel route. my main priorities now are to complete their vaccinations and raise sufficient funds in time for them to travel in about 4 weeks time. See you next year..... he says with 26 hours to go lol xx

rowan · Post by **rowan** » Wed 31 Dec 2014 6:59 am

any idea of what the total cost will be yet?

BlueEyes · Post by **BlueEyes** » Wed 31 Dec 2014 8:13 am

The best quote I have received that is achievable is £2600*. I have asked the lady providing the forever home to contribute half of this. Therefore, I will also need to raise £1300.

In the last 48 hours I have raised £110 and she has raised a further £90.

I am also waiting on a further larger donation to clear at the bank.

All donations how ever received will be recorded on the gofundme account so everyone can keep track. Donations contributed by the forever owner will be identified as RottAdoptIreland.

I will post daily on our progress.

I hope this helps, but if you have any further questions please do not hesitate to ask.

Together we will give Fric and Frac the second chance they deserve.

Regards

rowan · Post by **rowan** » Thu 01 Jan 2015 7:52 pm

where are they at the moment please

Owl Lady · Post by **Owl Lady** » Thu 01 Jan 2015 8:05 pm

They are at Petline (Niyazi) in Catalkoy and it is costing 50tl per day to board them both.

BlueEyes · Post by **BlueEyes** » Fri 02 Jan 2015 10:17 am

Total donations received in the last 96 hours is £741* Let us keep sharing, re-tweeting, following and donating to help Fric and Frac reach their forever homes in Galway, Ireland. Many thanks and Happy New Year.

BlueEyes · Post by **BlueEyes** » Fri 02 Jan 2015 10:13 pm

Thank you Cally for your generous donation towards helping Fric and Frac reach their forever homes in Galway.

BlueEyes · Post by **BlueEyes** » Sat 03 Jan 2015 9:05 am

Thank you "Anonymous friend of Fric and Frac" for your generous donation. The campaign to re-home Fric and Frac in Galway, Ireland has now reached £1111* in donations. Thank you everyone.

Owl Lady · Post by **Owl Lady** » Sat 03 Jan 2015 9:21 am

Great new, looks like we will make the target and they will get their forever home at last! They deserve it after what they have been through.

BlueEyes · Post by **BlueEyes** » Sun 04 Jan 2015 9:38 am

Total donations received in the last 6 days is £1231* Let us keep sharing, re-tweeting, following and donating to help Fric and Frac reach their forever homes in Galway, Ireland. Many thanks for your donations and support for this cause.

Here are a couple of links I think will help you have a better understanding of the work being done to help Fric and Frac reach their forever homes:

This first one is a community page set up Yvonne Sherwood, the lady taking on Fric and Frac. The page contains up to date pics and videos of the dogs and the efforts both parties are making to help the dogs.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hope-for ... 43?fref=nf

The second link is for the group Yvonne founded to help rottweilers get adopted in Ireland which demonstrates the work she does in Galway for the many rescue dogs she helps.

https://www.facebook.com/IrishRottweile ... on?fref=ts

Owl Lady · Post by **Owl Lady** » Sun 04 Jan 2015 10:44 am

Just watched the recent videos and although they are still excited to see you, they have calmed down a lot. I recommend people view the web sites, as it shows the amount of interest shown in these two. Please help to get them to their forever homes, as soon as possible.

BlueEyes · Post by **BlueEyes** » Mon 05 Jan 2015 5:06 pm

Total donations received in the last week is £1253* Donating even £1 will help towards to getting Fric and Frac to their forever homes in Galway, Ireland. Many thanks for your donations and support for this cause.

Fric & Frac: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hope-for ... 5812478043

PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?c ... ZWC6DB6XA8

GoFundMe http://gofund.me/ittcfo

Owl Lady · Post by **Owl Lady** » Tue 06 Jan 2015 4:45 pm

Just read the message on gofundme PLEASE don't leave Frac behind they wouldn't survive with out each other, they are super glued to each other!!!

BlueEyes · Post by **BlueEyes** » Tue 06 Jan 2015 6:40 pm

Yes folks we have almost raised half of the quoted amount required to take Fric and Frac to Galway, Ireland. Of course I say it tongue in cheek when I say Frac could get left behind. Fric will be going no where until the money is raised for Frac to go too.

Post by **Soner** » Wed 07 Jan 2015 9:58 am

BlueEyes, you said early in your postings that lady providing the forever home would be providing other half of cost. So, you have pretty much accomplished your goal, right?

BlueEyes · Post by **BlueEyes** » Wed 07 Jan 2015 11:04 am

Hi Soner,

This is the second attempt to reply to your question. The first one disappeared when I hit the submit button

To date "We" have raised £1012* and Rottweilers for Adoption in Ireland (this is the facebook group the forever owner runs) has raised £273* (*Gross amount before any deductions from PayPal and GoFundMe.Com).

Yes I have nearly reached raising half of the amount required to send Fric and Frac to Ireland. In a perfect world both parties should contribute equally. If the new owner cannot raise sufficient funds this should not result in Fric and Frac remaining homeless. It is my commitment is to find new homes for Fric and Frac and therefore until the end of this month I will continue trying to raise the required funds.

If by the end of the month there remains a shortfall I have made arrangements to loan the remaining amount. This of course will require paying back.

Fric and Frac will have completed all the necessary blood tests and vaccinations by the end of this month and will be able to travel then.

I hope this clarifies my position, but if there are any further questions please do not hesitate to ask.

Regards BlueEyes.

BlueEyes · Post by **BlueEyes** » Thu 08 Jan 2015 2:38 pm

sally4670 · Post by **sally4670** » Fri 09 Jan 2015 7:20 am

Blue eyes. After there blood test don't they have to wait a while before they can go ? I think 3 months. Will they stay where they are now ? it must be expensive for you. is noone willing to foster them until they can go ? Then they could get used to home living ready for there new home. Just an idea.

BlueEyes · Post by **BlueEyes** » Fri 09 Jan 2015 8:04 am

Hi Sally, Fric and Frac will have completed the required waiting period for Rabies by the end of this month. They will remain where they are now. Yes it is an expensive option but I have had no offers of fostering since I started to take care of them in September. I am hope to speak to the courier over the weekend to try and get a confirmed date for their travel. Fortunately, the lady who wants to take on Fric and Frac is experienced with "problem dogs". She and her partner work for Galway SPCA. They have a 3 acre premise where the dogs will be staying. Fric and Frac are having a special area to themselves until they can be confidently released to mix with her other pets.

Total donations: £1328* Fric is going to Galway, Ireland. Now let us get Frac there too !

BlueEyes · Post by **BlueEyes** » Sat 10 Jan 2015 2:25 pm

Total donations: £1474* Fric is going to Galway, Ireland. Now let's Frac there too! Happy Birthday pressie included xx

BlueEyes · Post by **BlueEyes** » Sun 11 Jan 2015 9:37 pm

Total donations: £1524* Fric is going to Galway, Ireland. Now let's raise the other £1076 to Frac there too!

BlueEyes · Post by **BlueEyes** » Wed 14 Jan 2015 1:57 pm

Total donations: £1707* Fric is going to Galway, Ireland. Now let's raise the other £893 to Frac there too!

Owl Lady · Post by **Owl Lady** » Wed 14 Jan 2015 2:01 pm

Blue Eyes hasn't done a runner with the money!!He is sick in bed nursing a virus, hence no postings!. Hurry up and get better, the terrible two will be missing you.

BlueEyes · Post by **BlueEyes** » Wed 14 Jan 2015 2:30 pm

On my way back from the hospital I popped in to see them and give them 3 toys purchased by our Irish friends, I beat you by posting first £1707* raised We now require £893 to get them both to Ireland. * Gross amount including commissions to PayPal and GoFundMe.Com

Cally · Post by **Cally** » Wed 14 Jan 2015 2:50 pm

This has been an amazing fundraiser by BlueEyes for these beautiful dogs Fric & Frac lets give one more almighty push to get them nearer to their forever homes.

I donated direct so avoided the commissions these online sites take.

Owl Lady · Post by **Owl Lady** » Wed 14 Jan 2015 3:01 pm

Thanks so much Cally, I am sure between us we will raise the amount. These are two beautiful dogs that deserve a better future than the life they've had.

BlueEyes · Post by **BlueEyes** » Thu 15 Jan 2015 9:25 am

Total donations: £1787* We have enough for one to go to Ireland, but we desperately need donations for them both to go.

Owl Lady · Post by **Owl Lady** » Thu 15 Jan 2015 3:01 pm

It's creeping up another £25 thank you Ernie.

Marions · Post by **Marions** » Thu 15 Jan 2015 4:52 pm

What happened to this 50/50 thing which was spoken about weeks ago. So suddenly that offer is not possible and you need money for both. Seems a bit unfair. I believe also you are appealing for monies until the end of the month only.

BlueEyes · Post by **BlueEyes** » Thu 15 Jan 2015 6:59 pm

Firstly, I thought I had already answered this same question when posed by Soner?

Secondly, I also answered the same questions you posed on Facebook too, but you did not answer my question.

For the benefit of all the forum users I will explain once more.

Yes, ideally a 50/50 arrangement would have been perfect. Tell me what would you do if the other party cannot match the amount you raise? If I were to wait until the other party raised an equal amount it could take months in which time the cost will rise due to kennelling and vet costs. If the dogs remain in kennels they will think it is their home. They are already showing signs of boredom and are not exercised nearly enough.

Who is it unfair on? Myself? You do not hear me complaining. I only want what is in the best interest of Fric and Frac and in my opinion that is the offer recieved in Ireland. The lady who has offerred to take them on and her partner both work for Galway SPCA and they themselves take on and train "problem" dogs particularily Rottweillers.

Is it unfair on the KibKom forum members? It is a personal choice whether to donate or not and I respect that. I update on the forum for the benefit of those who have donated so that they are aware what progress I have made.

Is it unfair on those people who have not donated or helped in any way? No, because it is their decision and I respect that and they should respect my decision too.

No where have I said I am only collecting until the end of the month. However, this would be the most ideal time for Fric and Frac to travel for a number of reasons.

The weather is getting colder which will hinder travelling as the dogs will have to travel by road and ferry too. The earlier they get there the easier it will be for them to settle in and adjust to the weather conditions.

The dogs will have completed all their vaccinations, blood testing and rabies jabs by the end of the month.

The budget and quotes I were given were on the assumption the dogs travelled by the end of January.

Every day beyond the end of January will incurr more Kennelling costs and vaccinations while they remain here. In case anyone suggests Fostering, please bear in mind in over 4 months I have not recieved ONE offer from anyone to do so.

If sufficient funds are not raised by the end of the month, I have already arranged to take on a personal loan to pay for any shortfall. I will not be asking anyone to help me repay a loan to pay for somebody else's dogs to be given a second chance.

I am very grateful to everyone who has helped me because I could not have kept them off the street without your help.

My only gripe is there are very few "real" animal lovers in North Cyprus and they spend more time "infighting" and being negative when they should be collective and making a difference for those animals desperately in need of OUR help.

If anyone has any questions please feel free to ask me. I am very approachable. Just ask anyone who has actually met me on this forum or elsewhere.

Deep in my heart I want to believe this line of questioning is to evoke debate and not a personal vendetta.

Thank you for hearing me out.

Cally · Post by **Cally** » Thu 15 Jan 2015 7:32 pm

I am so sorry to hear you have had to defend yourself in this way.

I personally follow the story of Fric & Frac & am not sure why you have had to do so, but for those of negative mind sets I would like to say the topic is clearly titled & you do not have to open the thread.

You have clearly explained each stage in their lives & there are contributions being made from Galway/Ireland with them all going into one pot.

Thus the total is what has been achieved so far & will go towards their journey to Ireland & hopefully a forever home.

I think you are doing a marvellous job & the only thanks will be from 2 very grateful dogs.

Owl Lady · Post by **Owl Lady** » Thu 15 Jan 2015 10:13 pm

Thank you to the last two donors, there are some animal lovers out there. Thanks to Blue Eyes for your lengthy and I thought unnecessary explanation, but hopefully people will now understand what you have been doing for the past 4/5 months. I just hope we can raise the necessary amount without you having to resort to a personal loan. Many thanks to their original owner for zero contributions, I feel so angry!!!!

BlueEyes · Post by **BlueEyes** » Fri 16 Jan 2015 11:16 am

For Information Only: I/We/Them only have £708 more to raise.

Owl Lady · Post by **Owl Lady** » Fri 16 Jan 2015 9:54 pm

Thank you so much, to those who have donated within the past 24 hrs. Between us we will get both these dogs to their forever home in Galway!!

paddywack · Post by **paddywack** » Fri 16 Jan 2015 10:55 pm

Owl Lady wrote:Thank you so much, to those who have donated within the past 24 hrs. Between us we will get both these dogs to their forever home in Galway!!

Who knows may be able to go and see them.

Owl Lady · Post by **Owl Lady** » Sat 17 Jan 2015 7:29 am

Are you going to organise a coach trip??

BlueEyes · Post by **BlueEyes** » Sat 17 Jan 2015 9:22 am

For Information Only: I/We/Them only have £653* more to raise.

Owl Lady · Post by **Owl Lady** » Sat 17 Jan 2015 11:01 am

Thanks Blue Eyes for the update and to the very recent donors!

rowan · Post by **rowan** » Sat 17 Jan 2015 11:45 am

sorry, I know this info must be here somewhere, but how does anyone donate?

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