Trip to Sunnyside Kennels
This afternoon, we went to Sunnyside Kennels near Wolverhampton to donate food and blankets.
Part of Birmingham Dogs Home, Sunnyside take a different approach to some other dog charities, such as the Dogs Trust, over the Christmas period. They remain open for rehoming right up to Christmas Eve, with General Manager Simon Price making the point that they continue to take stray dogs right throughout the year.
It’s something of a dillema for dog shelters: do they aim to discourage people giving dogs as Christmas presents, by closing for rehoming and by taking in no new dogs, or do they continue rehoming in order to make room for other dogs? Sunnyside’s Simon Price makes a convincing argument that their home check procedures and £70 fee are sufficient deterrent to irresponsible owners.
December 25th, 2005 at 4:39 pm
That is very nice of you to donate food and blankets, not very many people realize that dogs need that kind of stuff and would apreciate it if you would donate them, not that they would know. I agree with the fine that the Sunyside’s Simon dog shelter has made. I hope you apreciate my comment!
December 28th, 2005 at 10:40 am
We also went to Sunnyside on Xmas Eve with toys and treats for all the dogs. We also came away putting a deposit down on a dog!!!! Not the intention at all (nahhhh, course not!).
Hopefully ‘Millie’ will be a great addition to our family which already consists of a rescue X-lab which we also had from Sunnyside 6 years ago!
February 14th, 2006 at 9:04 am
I went to sunnyside kennels aweek ago. We lost our dog at christmas week, she was 12 years old and a wonderful dog. so we went to sunnyside tentativley to see if there was a dog to suit our family, our house was not a home without the fun of having a dog as we missed ours so much. there were a lot of dogs there all different colours shapes and sizes, they were so well cared for and the whole place was spottlessly clean. I would congratulate the staff for the way they look after the dogs. and the amout of love and attention theyn heap on them. so if you are thinking about a dog and have considered carefully the commitment go to sunnyside you may find the very dog for your family we did were picking her up today
February 14th, 2006 at 2:22 pm
I also go to see all the wonderful dogs at sunnyside… my old rotty recently passed away and we are looking for the perfect replacement! we have seen some beautiful dogs, especially dog of the week, a rotty(x). we intend to take a trip tomorrow to see the dogs and give some blankets to the kennels. while i’m there, I intend to find the perfect dog… to anyone who is 50/50 thinking about giving a dog a second chance then go ahead if you have space and can offer the dog the love that it needs. wish me luck that dog of the week is still there for me!
October 28th, 2006 at 10:45 am
My 4 year old daughter and i also went to visit Sunnyside today. We went to find our perfect dog too, as we had been thinking about getting a dog for some time, so after a lot of thought we went to visit the dogs. The staff were so freindly and the animal husbandry was second to none! I would advise that any family thinking of getting a dog to think carefully about the responsibility that comes with a dog, and to also take young children to vist too. My daughter wanted a dog and when she visted she was scared stiff! Because of this we have decided to put off having a dog until she is a little older. I will continue to visit and donate what i can until we can go and pick out our new best friend!
November 5th, 2006 at 10:38 am
Yesterday my family and I visited Sunnyside Kennels. We lost our Greyhound “Sandy” in July, he was 16 years old. We felt it was time to have another dog to make our family complete again. Sandy was a rescue dog and was a handful at times, but became a welcomed member of our family and was loved by all of us. I have never been to the kennels before. It was modern, very clean and the dogs had little coats on to keep them warm, toys to play and the staff were wonderful, answered any questions we had. We needed a smaller type dog this time, one that would be able to sit on my lap or by our children in the car to travel to Wales on a regular basis from our home. We fell in love with all of the animals but knew we could only provide a home for one. We were particually taken by a little lady who had had an operation, she was friendly and lovely. The staff let us take her for a walk and we have decided to offer her a home with us. We cannot wait to have her, to love and care for. Thank you for letting us have her and for helping us to find a new member of our family. We are looking forward to taking her for walks, introducting her our friends and family, taking her to our caravan every month, playing with her on the beach and spoiling her in general. We look forward to the home visit, which we believe is very important. It is nice to know that the kennels vet and check every new owner.
best wishes The Cartwrights from Wombourne.
December 31st, 2006 at 8:34 pm
hiya,
im alicia.. me and my family visited sunny side , getting the address from a friend who had just brought a little jack russle and said they had a boxer dog . We have already got a boxer dog, roxy and when we seen Buster we fell in love ! Hes one year old but very skinny . He has got kennle cough wich we have got tables for but our dog roxy dosent get along with other dogs at all she is very jelous! so when we brough buster home we were worried , as in 2005 we had a boxer for a week , harry, lovely big stong white boxer dog . Roxy bit his ear and he bleed! Buster gets along well with Roxy , they follow each other around and cuddle up next to each other on the sofa…… wich they shouldent do ! but oh well. Buster is getting fatter already and we have only had him for 3 days … when we first got him he was droopy.. not as exited as he is not and was quite happy on his own … now he responds to his new name buster,he loves lots and lots of fuss and he is use to us all now . Buster followed me upstairs today.. me not knowing the cats were up[ here , first time they have met buster chased the cats but when i sed no he understood and went off. we are going to take him to training classes soon, roxy was a show dog she she dident need any training at all.
So wish us look
love Alicia, Buster and Roxy .. woof!
January 24th, 2007 at 3:45 pm
Owners name: chris stevenson
Pets name: buster
Breed: staffordshire bullterrier DOG
Features: Red, white chest, small, muscely
contact number: 07773308951
Area: darlaston/wednesbury
date went missing: 18th january
February 10th, 2007 at 5:41 pm
Ive been to Sunnyside kennals a number of times, i have had a dog from there before which was a lovely jack russel but unfortunatly she wasnt the dog for us because of numerous reasons.I went to the kennals after a couple of times but havnt seen the one for us(me and my family) I went today and still didnt see anything but we are not giving up! So we are going again in the week wish me good luck!
love from Chloe Jones aged 12 and determined to get a dog!
February 15th, 2007 at 7:29 pm
Today I went to sunnyside kennals it was soe fun we relley wonteed a Dog my Mom and Dad siad wean we have got the money for one thay will get me one.I now wich Dog I wont if he is still there My frend has got a yocshire teire I went to see him it is cold smug he is relly cuet we love it that is why we came to sunnyside kennles it has some reley cuit Dogs.
My frends dog is only 8 months old.
March 19th, 2007 at 10:06 pm
i went to sunny side kennels on the 10th march and came home with a lovly jrt who was brillint with my 4 month old daughter the only problem was he needs loads of love but to all who like jrt hes a lovly dog and i cryed when i toke him back
April 6th, 2007 at 4:58 pm
I havent been to sunnyside yet but we are going quite soon to look for a little jack russell, so wish me luck.
My mom and dad used to have a dog when i was little her name was sally, but she tore all the carpets up so we had to give her up
So this time were getting a smaller dog hopefully trained.
April 7th, 2007 at 8:17 am
Hi Serena,
If you’re planning to get a dog - any dog - you must be prepared to train the dog. Dogs are a wonderful addition to your life but they’re a responsibility too. You can’t hope they’ll be trained before you get them and you can’t give up on them at the first sign of trouble.
I hope you do find a dog at Sunnyside and that you train him or her. If you do, you’ll have many happy years with the dog.
Matthew.
April 8th, 2007 at 5:51 pm
Well, I went there yesterday and found a beautifull cross staffie. Shes 2 years old and shes already house trained, shes very loyal and i fell in love with her the second i saw her
April 24th, 2007 at 3:46 pm
we had a border collie x puppy from sunnyside end of july 06 age 7 weeks would love to get in touch with people who also had one of the other 4 sisters and exchange photos . there where 5 sisters that had to be hand reared after being dumped in birmingham then sent to sunnyside to be rehomed .sunnyside gave them the birthday 6 6 06
May 5th, 2007 at 8:59 pm
friday i put down a deposit on a dog (bitch) that had come in as a stray the day before but im scared that the owner is going to come and reclaim the dog and i will be heart broken she is lovely and looks like she has been used as a breeding dog and as soon as she had puppies i think they threw her out but she is a lovely begal x and i love her to bits
Spanna 12 yrs old
May 10th, 2007 at 6:16 pm
I have a little jack russel it is 9 weeks, next week he is having it’s injectons. Then I will be taking him to sunny side kennels in it’s exercise bit. My dog patch says ”ruff it means hi’
May 11th, 2007 at 7:09 pm
i hav a dog called patch. he is 9 weeks old and is having a lovely time i am joshua sister. from nadeyne
May 31st, 2007 at 12:09 pm
my dog pach is scared of worck’s if you cold give me some ivose i wold be happy to bring him to sunny side.Then pepole can see him he is scaed of other dogs and cars but soon he will grow out of it.i will check back evry day.It wold be lovely if you cold give me some ivece love from joshua age 7.
name:joshua cotterill
dog breed:male or dog
type of dog:jack russel
age:12 weeck’s on friday
name of dog:pach
July 14th, 2007 at 10:03 am
We had a dog from suunnyside many years ago . He is a collie x named ben . When we first had him he was very scared and timid , but now he’s like a little puppy again even though he’s about 7 or 8 . He loves to play with our two young boy’s , and our other dog who is a bitch and think’s she’s the boss . we was lucky realy because i think he had some basic house training , or was just scared he was going to get beat up again , but now he has got a great life and fully trained , soft as a brush . thanx sunnyside keep up the good work
August 21st, 2007 at 11:52 am
i hope all of sunnysides staff and co enjoy working there i want to when im older work there or have work experience there
it is a very good place to be
luv anna
September 11th, 2007 at 10:49 pm
About 18 months ago I became the lucky owner of a precious little westie that we named Betty.She is my constant companion and I love her to bits.
I suffer from depression occasionally but having Betty means that I have to think about someone other than myself. We go out twice a day, one of the best things to do when I feel a bit down then she always does something that makes me smile.
My Husband wasn’t too keen on having a dog but now he loves Betty just as much as I do, she is a star.
September 23rd, 2007 at 3:57 pm
i want to employ saturday staff and the wolverhampton one plz….i really don’t mind picking up the mucky side…..
October 14th, 2007 at 8:41 pm
I went about a munth ago somewere really cute we went lookin 4 a springa spanuel we found one but he had eperleptic fits it wasnt very well it had a fit 4 2 hours i loved him but we had to take him back i really miss him and hope his ok and with someone who loves him alot like me i have a new dog a colly cross with a jackrussle he is a durable he has 1 blue eye 1 brown eye called brodie from shannon………
October 18th, 2007 at 7:37 am
hi we are commited christians and spiritually dedicated we are both disabled and would love to dedicate our time to working with animALS we already do voluntary work with the homeless and needy we would also be willing to rehome the animals that noone wants for thier own reasons plz get in touch we would love to make a difference luv jay and donna
December 5th, 2007 at 6:50 pm
Well what can I say Sunnyside are brilliant, last xmas I found a stay dog who was too ill to take to down the local police station, i kept the dog a couple of days and after many phone calls to diffrent places SUNNYSIDE where the only ones that helped. The staff gave me excellent advice on what to do and then accepted the dog because it needed urgent treatment, Sunnyside were brilliant and kept me updated daily how the dog was, the owner turned up for the dog and sunnyside completed a house check before they would allow it back home, i cant thank SUNNYSIDE enough please spare a thought for all the dedicated team who work there, helping animals daily they deserve all the support going so everyone make donations if you can to support there excellent work.
January 3rd, 2008 at 12:41 am
I took on a 10 week old weimaraner from Sunnyside after MANY many visits. The staff were always welcoming and allowed me to look at any dog which took my eye. The facilities were always immaculate and the staff were knowledgeable and with the dogs interests at heart. I would urge anyone who is looking for a dog to take on a dog from there or other rescue and not pay a breeder, to fund their egos or encourage back street money making. Donate what you can - blankets, food, toys and your love. XX
January 8th, 2008 at 10:02 pm
hii all, my names kayleigh and i am 18 years old, sunnyside kennels is an absolutely lovely place for dogs that have been taken in because they are lost or homeless. I had my dog from there when i was 7 years old and when he was 7, he was very well looked after n maintained, i am 18 years old now and he is still happy as any dog could ever be, he has always been a reli nice faithful dog and a good part of the family and i think sunny side kennels were something to thank for that :), lv kayleigh x
January 28th, 2008 at 8:53 pm
i few years ago our dog went missing for about three months! one day we got a letter from sunnyside kennels saying they had her, it was a good job we had her chipped, sunnyside is a lovely place, very clean and tidy a good place for any animal, very spacious! thankyou sunnyside if it wasnt for you we would probably not have a dog back at home with us, currently she is pregnant and due in about 3 weeks, so that should be good! we are now looking for a new puppy and will definitely take a look at sunnyside for one! thank you very much!!
January 31st, 2008 at 9:16 pm
hi everyone,my name is hannah and im 8 years old and i love the dogs at sunnyside kennels i love going there because the dogs are cute and you get to walk them for free,thats the best bit.there are really really cute dogs and puppies there and you fall in love with them arrr love ya dogs and pups at sunnyside hope you get a nice home love from hannah lloyd
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February 16th, 2008 at 11:39 pm
hey my names sophie and i had a dog about 7weeks ago from sunnyside its a fluffy cute rotti puppi and i was luking for a staff but asoon as i seen this pup i fell in love awww cute hope all the dogs and pups gt a luvin family and a nice home xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx luv ya …sophie..
February 25th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
hi my friend has been looking all over for a dog for her family. her jack russel past away suddenly and she has been to numerous rescue homes in staffordshire, and a lovley man from a pet welfare happened to mention you, as i am her taxi driver it would be much appreciated if you could let me know whereabouts you are and if you have any dogs that need rescuing. thankyou
March 18th, 2008 at 5:22 pm
I had a little patterdale/jack russell from sunnyside kennels feburary 11th 2004. we had her put down 11th March. It was sooooo upsetting for everyone. she was a gorgeous little dog. I am hoping to get another one in a few months time. x x x x x
April 22nd, 2008 at 9:31 pm
hello i was wondering wat the prices were at the sunniside kennels could someone please tell me i will thank u coz i really want a dog and i just want 2 know the pricesanybody who can help ur the best
May 5th, 2008 at 4:52 pm
Hey ive been going to sunnyside for a few weeks looking at one dog in particualr, a staffie x who is ten months old, the staff at sunnyside never got tired of answering any questions i had or letting me and my partner walk the dog we were interested in.
We finally decided that this was the dog for us and put down a deposit, im due to pick our new dog up thursday all being the house check goes well.
Im nervous that the garden isnt exactly immaculate though we have thoughly checked all fences are secure and high enough… can anyone tell me what the home check actually consists of and the requirements as i dont want anything to go wrong and prevent us rehoming the dog we’ve fallen in love with.
Thank you
rachael,