Sheila Atter

Canine journalist and Cesky Terrier addict

[Sheila Atter @cesky2000]

@PhilSledge Mine have their own sofa! Spoilt? No, they do allow me to share it occasionally.

[John Crace @JohnJCrace]

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[Dogs On The Streets @dotslondon]

Please, we are desperate. We have been inundated over the past few weeks with services ,clients London ambulance service, emergency services reaching out to us for help because everywhere just closes their door or say NO!!
we don’t want to have to say no but we are really heading that way because unfortunately there are other expenses to run a charity. Anything you can do would be so supportive.

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[Sheila Atter @cesky2000]

@Hudsonweather Not seen a single bee here in the Lincolnshire Wolds this year

[Sheila Atter @cesky2000]

@PhilSledge Hector

[Sheila Atter @cesky2000]

@PhilSledge Hector

#teamridley #ceskyterrier

[Sheila Atter @cesky2000]

@PhilSledge Yes! Although my granddaughter did make Hector a birthday cake - dog safe, of course

[Sheila Atter @cesky2000]

@PhilSledge Anika

[Sheila Atter @cesky2000]

@PhilSledge He did share it with his house mate Cilla and next-door neighbour Penny, but there wasn't any left for me!

(Mashed potato and sweet potato 'icing' covering a meat loaf 'cake '.

[Sheila Atter @cesky2000]

@PhilSledge A little light refreshment!

[Sheila Atter @cesky2000]

@peter_levy Such an emotional subject and so sensitively handled. Thank you.

[Sheila Atter @cesky2000]

@PhilSledge Hector

[Dogs On The Streets @dotslondon]

This is raw. This is real. And we need you.

Right now, dogs in our care depend on us for everything , safety, shelter, medical care… survival.

But we’re at a breaking point.
Our sanctuary needs security.
We urgently need CCTV in place to keep these dogs safe.

We have a new kennel block ready to go in…. but we can’t install it without a concrete base, electric, and plumbing.
And here’s the truth —
We REFUSE to take money away from vet care / foster care and other overheads to cover these costs.
That fund is for saving lives. For emergencies. For the dogs who need treatment to make it through another day.
So this is where we ask you , please don’t scroll past.
🙏 £1. Just £1.
It might feel small to you, but right
now it means everything to them.
If enough people care, we can:
✔ Secure the sanctuary
✔ Install the kennel block
✔ Continue giving these dogs the safe space they deserve
Without this fundraiser… we cannot move forward.

Please help us give them a future.
👉 Donate, share, tag someone who can help.

https://t.co/0zybxqdDwS

Because they have no one else to ask.🧡

[Dogs 4 Rescue @Dogs4Rescue]

The team took Heidi for her first day out at the beach 🏝️ Heidi has been at our rescue for over a year and we’re desperate to find her a home. We know she will make someone the most loyal companion.

Please SHARE to help us find Heidi her special person 🙏💜🐶

[Dogs On The Streets @dotslondon]

🚨 URGENT APPEAL 🚨
Please, please, please… even £1 will make a difference. 🙏

We urgently need to install a CCTV system at our other sanctuary to help keep our dogs safe.
There are reasons for this that we can’t discuss publicly right now, but protecting the animals in our care is our absolute priority.

The full system will cost £4,000. We know that sounds like a lot, but the company helping us has been incredibly generous and is going above and beyond providing additional cameras, warning signs, and even a TV screen system so we can properly monitor the sanctuary.

Every donation, no matter how small, brings us closer to making this happen and ensuring our dogs are protected. 🐶
If you can spare £1, £2, or anything at all, it will truly help.

And if you can’t donate right now, please share this post so it reaches someone who can.

Together we can keep our sanctuary and the dogs who depend on us safe.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. 🧡

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[Dogs On The Streets @dotslondon]

Today was a very humbling day for all of us at Dogs on the Streets.

Firstly, I want to say a huge thank you to @Marion1Garnett for inviting us back again this year to the Animal Fair in Ealing .
Your support truly means so much to our small charity.

I’d also like to apologise to anyone who listened to my talk today… yes, I did end up in tears. The reason is simple , I care deeply about this charity and the dogs & humans we help, and right now we are facing an extreme financial crisis.

When you are passionate about something like this, your day doesn’t end at 5pm. It’s 24/7. It’s sleepless nights, constant worry, and many tears. Some days I feel like I’m failing the very dogs we are trying so hard to help .
The thought that we might have to close keeps me awake at night.
We are a very small charity run by volunteers, and currently we have 81 dogs in our care across two sanctuaries.
Every penny we raise goes directly to the dogs, which means we simply don’t have the financial resources to employ staff to help with things like fundraising or grant applications.
I am mentally and physically exhausted, and if I’m honest, I probably spend 70% of my day crying right now.
But what keeps us going are the dogs and the incredible people who came to speak to me after the talk today. Your kindness and support meant more than I can ever explain. You brought the tears again, but this time they were tears of gratitude.

Right now we need help more than ever.

If anyone has ideas for fundraising, experience with grant applications, or time to volunteer and support our small team, please reach out to us. Your support could make the difference between us continuing our work… or having to close our doors.

The saddest thought I had while leaving the Animal Fair today was that we might not be back next year 🧡

[Sheila Atter @cesky2000]

@PhilSledge Hector

[Dogs On The Streets @dotslondon]

We’re so sorry for the recent silence. The past few weeks have been incredibly difficult for us at Dogs on the Street.
Unfortunately, we’ve experienced a serious and unexpected financial setback involving outstanding funds owed to us by a local authority. As this matter is now in the hands of our legal team, we’re unable to share further details at this time.
What we can say is that the situation has placed enormous strain on our charity. Without a resolution very soon, we may not be able to continue operating beyond March. This is heartbreaking for us, especially knowing how many vulnerable dogs and owners rely on our support.
If you are in a position to donate or share our appeal, your support would mean more than we can express. Every contribution, no matter the size, will help us fight to keep Dogs on the Street going during this incredibly challenging time.
Thank you for standing with us. We truly couldn’t do this without you. Thank you so much @KmcLegal for helping us with this matter 🧡

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[Dogs On The Streets @dotslondon]

🚨 EMERGENCY AFTER EMERGENCY.

Today we received a call from a doctor at a hospital in London.
A patient had attended needing urgent, life-saving treatment. The doctor told us, in no uncertain terms,
If they leave the hospital, they will die.
But the patient was trying to leave.
Not because they didn’t want treatment.
Not because they didn’t understand the risk.
They was trying to get home to their dog.
Their dog is alone in the house. No food. No plan. No one else. Just waiting at the door for a human who might not come back.

The doctor called us and said the only way this patient will agree to stay and accept treatment is if someone can promise her that her dog will be safe.
So we stepped in.
We are collecting her dog.
We are bringing them into our care.
We are making sure that while they receive life saving treatment their dog doesn’t sit alone, confused and hungry, wondering why their world has disappeared.

This is what people don’t see.
The bond.
The fear.
The impossible choices.
No one should have to choose between life-saving medical care and the animal they love.

Tonight, because we were there, she can stay in that hospital bed and receive the treatment that will save their life. And the dog will be safe with us.
Relief. Exhaustion. Heartbreak. Hope.

This is why we do what we do.
If you support what we do , if you believe no one should face a crisis alone , please stand with us.
We are dealing with emergency after emergency currently, and we cannot keep doing it without you.

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