Doncaster Things to Do

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SO THIS IS CHRISTMAS.

Meet Toby! Toby is a good dog. He is a family pet. Totally trained and housebroken. He is great to walk and is very gentle on a lead. Toby seems to be an interesting mix between a Lurcher (definitely) and something taller like an Irish Wolfhound. I estimate his age at about 6-7 years old. He is loyal to his family and loves them very much. He is gentle and enjoys just being petted and lying on the rug in his home.

So what did the family do this year for Toby? They put him in the car on December 19th and let him out on the side of a busy road. Goodbye Toby.

Toby entered the system. Someone rang the Dog Warden. Dog Warden catches Toby and drops him off at Mount Pleasant. The Whiteheads, the nice family who run Mt. Pleasant check him over and discover he is chipped! They ring the owners and tell them the good news. They don’t seem very interested and get off the phone. They have not been in contact since. Probably playing with the new puppy they bought for Christmas.

Lucky for Toby he was not hit by a car or attacked by other dogs. Many in the same shelter with Toby tonight are not so lucky. Toby is in a dark cage in the ‘Lower Block’ opposite an immature and vicious Rottweiler. Most dogs here have no names. I found Toby yesterday - he seemed scared and disoriented. Many here are in the first few days. He let me take him for a walk yesterday, but just kept looking at me and being frightened. This is a very large full male dog. When we walked across a field, he looked around and began to cry. He was looking for his family.

Today I got a flicker or recognition from Toby when I went to get him out of his enclosure, He lets me pet him now and even wagged his tail when I left. My next visit will be when the grace period is up for holding Toby for his wonderful owners. He will be ready for adoption and I will walk him again so he can learn trust of other people. He needs to be more charming if he is going to attract attention of a prospective new owner.

Merry Christmas Toby.

Lakeside is the place to be if you want to go ice skating, swimming, football go to see a film, go shopping and a football match (Doncaster Rovers).

I recommend going to the Lakeside Village for shopping as clothes and other useless stuff is cheap as chips!

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MOUNT PLEASANT DOGS HOME.

Mount Pleasant is a temporary and loving home for Dogs that really need help. Many have no name and are brought here by Dog Wardens from 3 towns, including Wakefield where I live. Others are brought here when their owners have passed away or have gone into Retirement Homes that do not allow these loving family pets. In the 4 years that I have been going to walk dogs on the weekends, every healthy dog has found a new home.

It is family run and they even have a quarantine and hospital area. Badly injured dogs or very ill ones are often returned to full health. New dogs are generally very scared and some will not even come out of their beds for days. After a week or 2 they realise that no one will hurt them (any more), they will be fed everyday and every human is nice to them. I have seen dogs frozen in fear become sociable again on my next visit.

The home is surrounded by farmer’s fields and you can pick up a lead and a dog and walk for miles. Some are so well trained, they can be let off the lead and chase balls or sticks for you. The first dog I ever trusted off the lead was Bailey (pictured). This was followed by Chip (pictured). I was able to help both go to new and loving homes. Please come for a visit! The dogs would love to see you.

Run by David and Kathryn Whitehead
Open 12:00 - 16:30 everyday except Tuesdays. Appointments can be made for other times.

** Donations greatfully accepted **

Wakefield Rd, Hampole, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, DN6 7EX

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Roche Abbey was founded in 1147. It was of the Cistercian order of monks, The fine gothic transepts of the monastery still survive to their original height. There are also good bridges and water courses to be seen amongst the ruins.

In the care of English Heritage

Admission Charge -
Adults £3.00

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Brodsworth Hall is a masterpiece of Victorian design, built in 1859 to replace an older hall. It was designed in Italianate style with the lavish splendour of all that goes with the 1860's fashion. It still retains much of its originality, and is one of the finest examples of Victorian country houses in the UK.

In the care of English Heritage
Admission charge -
Adults - £6.50

Donny Rovers still has a stand and a ground, despite everything.

It is rumoured to be the biggest playing area in the league, when Rovers are in the league.

Will this record disappear as the new sports centre is built and Rovers move?

Conisbrough Castle is a real treat - there's the ruins to climb on and explore and they've recently reroofed the Keep and put interesting exhibits in it. Great views from the top!

And its got a really nice tea room

The grouns around the abbey were transformed by Capability Brown in the 18th Century to turn the beautiful valley into a peaceful romantic setting incorporating the ruins..