Mable Needs a Home!

THIS lovely dog is looking for a home where she can be a beloved family pet, after a being found alone and frightened, tied to a fence in Liverpool.

Deb Hughes, Communications Officer, says:- "Poor Mable was left alone and frightened, tied to a railing on a busy road. Luckily, a kind member of the public found her and brought her into our rescue. We scanned her to see if she was microchipped, as we always do. It was heart breaking when her chip came back as:- 'Puppy Number 9.' It seems that this lovely dog has never had a name or a loving home. She has 1 of those now, as we've named her Mabel. We're now looking for the forever home that she deserves after her sad start in life. It looks like Mabel has been used for breeding, then abandoned after just having puppies."

Mabel is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross, and is around 18 months old. Since she's been at Freshfields, Mabel has blossomed into a very friendly and affectionate girl who loves to snuggle up on the sofa. She has been spending the last couple of weeks in a foster home with a member of the Kennels team, where she is slowly getting used to a home environment. With a routine and regular encouragement, she's a quick learner, and is enjoying being loved and cared for!

When she's out and about Mabel is keen to meet new people and dogs; she is sociable with dogs though does need some confidence building when it comes to socialising, as she doesn't seem to know what to do!

Mabel can be a bit over enthusiastic and a little 'mouthy' when she is playing, which is quite typical of the breed! An ideal home for Mable would be 1 where any children in the home are aged 16+. She does try to chase cats so she would need her home to be cat free. Te centre says that they would consider a home with another dog, providing introductions go well at the rescue.

If you are interested in welcoming Mabel into your heart and home, please go to:- .Freshfields.Org.UK and check out Mabel's profile. You can download and complete Freshfield's Dog Adoption Application Form by downloaded from:- Freshfields.Org.UK.

•   Breed / Type - Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross.
   

•   Sex - Female.
   

•   Age - 18 Months.
   

•  Colour - Tan and white.
   

•   Vaccinated - Yes.
   

•   Neutered - Yes.
   

•   Used to Kids - 16+.
   

•   Used to Cats - No.
   

•   Used to Dogs - Yes.

Mabel came into our care when she was found tied to a fence in the Liverpool area. Luckily, a passer by found her and brought her into the rescue. The rescue then discovered that she had been living in the homeless community and had seemingly been abandoned after just having puppies.

Since being in our care, Mabel has shown herself to be a very friendly girl who loves to snuggle up on the sofa. She has been spending the last couple of weeks in a foster home with a member of the kennels team, where she is slowly getting used to a home environment. She does need a bit of work on her toilet training, as the rescue says they don't think she's been shown where to go. They added that she is getting the hang of it though and with a routine and regular encouragement. The center says she will learn quickly.

When she's out and about she is keen to meet new people and dogs; she is sociable with dogs though does need some confidence building when it comes to socialising, as she doesn't seem to know what to do!

During her time in foster, Mabel has shown that she doesn't like to be left alone. The rescue thinks that after a couple of months in a new home she will be able to work on this, however any potential home will need to be aware that this will take time.

She can be a little mouthy when she is playing, typical of the breed! Due to this, any children in the home would need to be aged 16+. She does try to chase cats so she would need her home to be cat free. The rescue would consider a home with another dog, providing introductions go well at the rescue.

Thank you for reading about beautiful Mabel! If you are interested in adopting her please download and complete the Dog Adoption Application Form by clicking onto:- Freshfields.Org.UK and check out Mabel's profile. You can download and complete Freshfield's Dog Adoption Application Form by downloaded from:- Freshfields.Org.UK.

•   Breed / Type - Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross.
   

•   Sex - Female.
   

•   Age - 18 Months.
   

•   Colour - Tan and white.
   

•   Vaccinated - Yes.
   

•   Neutered - Yes.
   

•   Used to Kids - 16+.
   

•   Used to Cats - No.
   

•   Used to Dogs - Yes.

Trooper would really appreciate a quiet, calm environment with no children, and a patient owner who will help her to settle in and grow in confidence.

Deb added:- "If you can change Mabel's life, we'd love to hear from you today. Please call us on:- 01519311604 or contact:- Kennels@Freshfields.Org.UK"

For more information on Freshfields' work, check out:- Freshfields.Org.UK, or call Deb Hughes on:- 07956216106.

Chase star Paul Sinha and American comedy Legend Rich Hall will play this year's Southport Comedy Festival!

THE organisers of the Southport Comedy Festival are delighted to announce 2 more fantastic names for this year's Southport Comedy Festival in association with Halliwell Jones BMW.

Multi award winning comedians Paul Sinha and Rich Hall will be bringing their latest shows to the festival this October.

Star of TV and radio Paul Sinha will be returning to the festival for a ninth year with a brand new show Pauly Bengali on:- Thursday 12 October 2023.

Paul's 2022 show was 1 of the best reviewed shows at the 2022 Edinburgh Festival. Expect nothing less this year from:- '1 of our most thoughtful and enjoyable comedians' (The Times).

Best known as:- 'The Sinnerman' on ITV's The Chase. Paul is a Rose d'Or Award winner for radio comedy, and Chortle Award winner and Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee for his stand up. Paul is a familiar voice on radio appearing on:- 'Just A Minute,' 'The News Quiz' and 'Fighting Talk.' On television, Paul has appeared on:- 'QI, Would I Lie to You?' and 'Taskmaster.'

Comedy legend American stand up Rich Hall will be closing the 17 day comedy Event, on:- Sunday, 15 October 2023, with his latest show:- 'Shot From Cannons.'

Fresh on the heels of his critically acclaimed memoirs:- 'Nailing It.' Montana's transatlantic messenger returns with new rants, knife edge observations, thrilling musical interludes and an ever formidable knack for laughs on the fly.

Rich Hall has fronted the hugely successful BBC 4 documentaries:- Rich Hall's 'Red Menace,' Rich Hall's 'Working for the American Dream,' Rich Hall's 'Countrier Than You,' Rich Hall's 'Presidential Grudge Match,' Rich Hall's 'California Stars,' Rich Hall's 'You Can Go to Hell,' 'I'm Going to Texas,' and Rich Hall's 'Inventing the Indian.'

In addition, he has appeared on:- 'BBC One's QI,' 'Live at the Apollo' and 'Have I Got News for You.' He wrote and starred in his own reoccurring BBC Radio 4 show Rich Hall's '(US Election) Breakdown' and has penned articles for The Guardian and The Sunday Times.

Rich and Paul join an already star studded line up of comedians for this year's festival which will be held once again in a luxury heated and seated marquee courtesy of Elite Marquees, at Victoria Park.

Irish funnymen and festival favourites Jason Byrne and Jimeoin, world famous Prankster and Lee Nelson Creator Simon Brodkin, star of:- 'I'm a Celebrity' Seann Walsh:- 'Phoenix Nights' Clinton Baptiste, King of the 1 liner and star of:- 'Mock the Week' Gary Delaney and Comedian, podcaster and movie star Tom Davis are already on sale with more shows to be announced.

Keep an eye on the festival website or join the mailing list to find out first who will be making Southport Smile this October.  The Southport Comedy Festival would also like to thank all the businesses who keep Southport Smiling year after year, check out their logos on their website:- SouthportComedyFestival.Com.

Show details:-

• Paul Sinha - Pauly Bengali. This show will be held on:- Thursday, 12 October 2023, at the Southport Comedy Festival Under Canvas, at Victoria Park, Southport. Please be aware that an age restriction will be in place:- 16+ PG. Doors open at:- 7:00pm, with start time:- 8:00pm.
   

• Rich Hall - Shot From Cannons. This show will be held on:- Sunday, 15 October 2023, at the Southport Comedy Festival Under Canvas, at Victoria Park, Southport. Please be aware that an age restriction will be in place:- 16+ PG. Doors open at:- 7:00pm, with start time:- 8:00pm.