Thank you Chick, that's really kind. I feel awkward about accepting money and not being able to be seen to be honest, IYSWIM so shortly I'm going to ask Poplar Farm Kennels, the rescue I help at, if they wouldn't mind accepting any donations offered to the poundies I rescue on my behalf, via their Paypal or the PFK rescue account.
That way they can be able to vouch for the fact that X was received for so and so dog and see and confirm that it goes to the intended recipient, be that a rescue or to the person who drives the dog to the rescue in order to cover their fuel costs. Fuel's so bloody expensive now that folk can no longer offer to cover transport runs at their own expense, but not owning a car myself I tend not to realise HOW expensive it is.
Anyhow, I'm babbling, I'll ask PFK for their help and get back to you... meantime thank you very much.
At the same time I'll ask more about Charlie, Elibean, whom I'm more than sure Dave and Rachel at PFK would put a reserve upon for you when all the home visit and meet-up-with-Charlie-at-PFK stuff is out of the way. Certainly it would be better to wait til September - tbh, knowing Dave, I think he'd insist upon it wrt the building work. PFK will very often take back a dog of theirs when the owner goes on hols but yours would be very soon after Charlie had moved in this year if you were to adopt within the next few weeks, which would be of some concern to us.
For my part I can tell you that he's a lovely boy and steady and sweet natured. You saw on his thread that he'd gone on an 8 mile sponsored walk for PFK? Well, he was in the hands of my younger daughter for that walk, who was 13 at the time. He was as good as gold!
I'd advise that you drop Dave an email with a completed questionnaire C&Ped into it (questionnaire is on the website) and ask if you might come and visit Charlie. :) The questionnaire is scary even for me and wants to know all but the colour of your knickers but PLEASE don't be deterred... at least it shows that Dave and Rachel really want the best for their dogs and are trying to cover all eventualities for the sake of their new owners! Once you've got that over with you'll find them approachable and dedicated (albeit as mad as cheese, bless 'em!).
Tip: When visiting PFK, bring cake. Dog will appreciate a piece and Dave will be your best friend!!! :)
Will be back later to follow up, pm me if I can help in any way, have just been asked to help with finding rescue for two seperate dogs by 2 seperate MNers.
And I thought I was accused of putting people off of coming onto Doghouse and asking for help too!
(Note to self: Must try harder!).