- Name – Fred
- Age – 5
- Sex – Male
- Location – Cheshire
21st March 2026
Well Frank has had quite the adventure since being in foster.
Sadly he had to move foster home recently. Sometimes the dynamics in a foster home just don’t gel, and all family members and other animals to consider. Sadly for all involved Fred wasn’t settling as we hoped, although he had beautifully in the first few days and was coming on in leaps and bounds. The decision was made by all that Fred could be happier in a different environment, which, thankfully he is.
We thank his first foster family for being part of his journey with us and look forward to working with them again with a new foster placement.
So Fred moved; and boy has he got his paws under the table, on the bed, on the sofa and anywhere else he can place them.
We know that Fred and Wilma probably spent a lot of time outside at their previous home, he’s really enjoying being a sofa surfer.
He’s loving having some basset siblings (both BRNGB hounds) to play with and is enjoying going hiking and racing around the freedom field.
He’s been to the vet, which he was a very good boy at, even having his nails trimmed. His vaccinations have been completed and he has now been neutered.
We’ve been uming and ahing about whether or not he misses Wilma, as they did come in as a “bonded” pair. However, both (Wilma has her own page) have settled really well, and apart from the first couple of days have not appeared to miss each other at all. We wouldn’t normally split a bonded pair, we would foster them as a pair and see how they are together. However Fred and Wilma couldn’t stay together and risk having an accidental litter.
As they are both blossoming in their own way without each other, we are not looking to put them back together at this time. We will of course keep monitoring this as the weeks pass, but they cannot be back together for at least 6 weeks after Fred’s surgery as Wilma hasn’t been spayed yet.
You’re doing so well Fred, keep up the good work.
25th February 2026
Welcome to the BRNGB family, Fred & Wilma ❤️
Fred and Wilma joined us at the weekend. We don’t have a photo of them together just yet — and you’ll understand why when you read on! (Above is Wilma, below is Fred.)
Fred is around 5 years old and Wilma is 4. They are a very bonded pair and have previously had a litter together, so for now they’ve had to be separated as they are both entire. As soon as it is safe to do so, they will be reunited.
Fred is off to the vets today for his health check and to be booked in for his castration. Even once this is done, he can remain fertile for around six weeks, so their reunion won’t be happening just yet.
Wilma visited the vets yesterday. She’s a tiny little dot at just 18.5kg! The way she inhales her food is quite alarming, so she now has a slow feeder to help her. She has infections in both her eyes and ears, and medication has been prescribed. She will also need some dental work, including extractions.
Wilma can’t be spayed at the moment as she is currently experiencing a phantom pregnancy. She’ll be back at the vets in two weeks for a check-up on her eyes, ears, and to see if the phantom pregnancy has resolved.
Both dogs arrived very dirty and smelly and enjoyed a long soak in the bath — Fred’s bath water had to be changed three times! 🛁
Fred appears to be toilet trained (aside from some marking), but Wilma is struggling a little in this area at the moment.
Fred has a wish list (linked below). Wilma is currently borrowing items from her foster family, but if she needs anything further, we’ll let you know.
Both Fred and Wilma will require surgery before they can be reunited, alongside Wilma’s current medication and upcoming dental treatment. We’ll know more about Fred’s health after today’s vet visit.
However you choose to support us, we are always incredibly grateful.
Welcome to BRNGB, Fred and Wilma ❤️🐶