Happy 6th birthday brother. Hope to met you again one day. Love and kisses Ruby x x

Happy 5th birthday yesterday brother. I missed you at the dog show this October. Love and kisses from your sister Ruby x x

Happy birthday 4th birthday brother. It was lovely to meet you at the dog show. I must apologise for my sister Olive - fancy getting into bed with you after she'd only known you for 5 minutes, I don't know where she gets her morals from! Hope to meet again one day. Love and kisses Ruby.

Hi daddysboy2 - how is sticky getting on - i am so pleased
he has found a special home - he is so special to me because I bred him . I like to follow all his litter comrades
(including rubie_) Give him a big munch and thank you.

Yes, the smile is most definitely still there and it's great to be greeted by one of his huge grins (though it's best to try and dodge "the tail that's a waggin" as that one can smart a bit!?!). We took him on his first walk with the Trust on Sunday at Sutton Park and he had a great time. He figured the object of the game was to pass every other dog walking ahead and get to the front. As we started at the back he didn't achieve this but certainly gave it a go!

So pleased to hear little sticky has a wonderful life - he deserves it. Trust hes still smiling!!!!!!!

Sorry for not having been in touch sooner but I forgot my original password and have now registered again. Thank you for all the lovely comments about Sticky and we have quickly realised why you have a soft spot for him as he is such a darling! You will be pleased to hear he has settled into a routine really quickly and is definitely part of the family. He loves his walks (although food and cuddles may just be top of his list) and has now met many different breed of dogs. The more of the bigger variety he meets the less interested he seems in the smaller kind. He has made a couple of friends who he sees occasionally on his walks but his best mate has to be my Mom's border collie, Ozzy, who he has had a couple of sleep-overs with. Though you would think Ozzy would object as Sticky likes nothing better than to pinch his food and favourite toys! Luckily my family are as smitten with him as we are so he gets away with it the cheeky lad. Thank you for continuing to send him cuddles which I promise we pass on every day. In fact, he has just come in to find me typing this so I will pass them on now.

Is sticky still settled happy and behaving himself?

Please update us on sticky and his new life in a wonderful home.xxxxx

STICKY!! what a ledgend this dog is.. i helped train him. so loving he is.. made me laugh when he smiles and sticks his mouth up n shows his teeth haha glad hes found a home x

How is Sticky getting on - I give him a cuddle everyday.

Glad Sticky is settling in well - he deserves the very best and it sounds as if hes found it. He is a very handsome boy with a lovely smile. Good luck.

Hello Rubie. Thank you for getting in touch as it was lovely to see Sticky's sister and the obvious similarities. Each day we are learning more about this sweet boy and are pleased to see his more playful side emerging. After his stressful period, it is great to see Sticky's coat recovering (which we hope means he is settling as well as he appears to be). It has surprised us how quickly his fur is growing back, and seeing Rubie, looks as though we were correct in thinking that he is going to have a nice white chest. She is a beauty! We are planning to join the training sessions which are starting up in Great Barr at the end of this month (as it is nearer to home) but are hoping to go the Billesley in the meantime. If we don't see you there, we will certainly keep an eye out on the walks as it would be lovely to reunite these two sweeties.

Hello Sticky. So glad you've found a home. We've been following Sticky's story with special interest as his full sister Ruby (Icemaid Rubie - Rubie on Daybreaks site) joined our family 3 months ago. Ruby and Sticky are the only 2 fawn dogs in the litter and look so alike. Ruby is a lively, friendly dog too, and it looks like she and Sticky have another thing in common as she's a daddy's girl! Maybe they'll meet up again at dog training or on one of the walks?

So glad for Sticky. Looks like he has found his forever home. Good Luck lovely boy
Pam
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reading this makes me smile as he is such a gorgeous lovely boy and he has found his home where he will stay and be loved. thank you for having him and giving him the life he deserves. Ina and her three boys Rossi Toby and McKenzie x

Hello ladies, thought I would let you know how Sticky is settling in. He was a dream on the way home and we saw just how much he can wag his tail on exploring the house. He has been a star with his toileting and comes bounding inside looking for his treat, so thank you to whoever taught him that one! On his first walk we passed two little white highland terriers which he barely noticed. The walk seemed to do the trick as he slept most of the evening and night, so much so, that we managed to cook and eat our evening meal without him even noticing!

Good Luck Little Sticky - have you got a new name or are you staying as Sticky Love you so much xxxxxxxx

So happy for you smiler, sending you a big hug. x

oh my beautiful boy I am so happy that you have been chosen, I hope to give you one more cuddle before you go

Sticky - my gorgeous fella - I am sooooo pleased for you that you were reserved today. You deserve it especially because you give us such a lovely grin when we talk to you (anyone who has seen you knows what we are talking about!)

I love this boy sooo much, he has so much to give Please Please someone give him a chance he deserves a forever home.

he has got to have one of the cutest faces ever, i really love him xxx

Sticky spent a fabulous few hours being cuddled by Harlee who is our most wonderful volunteer doing the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme. Thanks Harlee for making him a happy boy today xxx

did not manage to give sticky a cuddle as he is still with his auntie jill having a wonderful time getting to know all the different animals, so i missed out today. xxxx

Gill you are a star for giving him all this extra training to make it easier for him to find his forever home!!! well done Sticky you'll get there in the end. xxx

Sticky is staying with me for a few days to get him used to other breeds, so far, other than my 5 greys and 3 collie crosses, he has met a boisterous dalmation in the park and was fantastic, took him to the Lickey hills yesterday and he met a few spaniels and was great with them once hed had a good sniff, totally ignored the ducks this morning but does like to watch my chickens! still very interested in the cats but getting better, hes now lying at my feet fast asleep. He is going to make someone a wonderful pet, but I think he would prefer the company of an other dog. Please someone give this very affectionate boy the loving home he deserves

oh poor little baby boy, he is such a sweetheart and so lovely and happy to see everyone. don't worry gorgeous lad we shall find you a forever home soon. big hugs and hopefully see you on thursday..xxxxx

Oh poor little sticky - please find a good home - I wish I could have you - you are so special

Oh no can't believe he's back. Hope he's ok x

Why are all these lovely greys being returned. Poor Sticky, you won't be there long. Some loving family will take you to your forever home soon, & it will be forever. xxx Val,Peg & Max.

He is so lovely I am sure he will find the right home soon

oh no another beautifull boy returned ... how sad x

Oh Sticky, I'm so sorry to hear things haven't worked out for, sending you big hugs and kisses.

Oh no another returnee-so very sad to see-poor Sticky xxx

So so sorry to hear this. Hope he finds his forever home soon.

Sticky was returned yesterday.

please don't worry about Leo's tail, my Rossi only has a very small tail left as he broke it in several places wagging it too much and he had to have it amputated, his older brother Kenzie only has 3/4 of a tail as someone managed to trap his tail in a door when he was young and it consequently dropped off, both of them manage absolutely fine and are still the most handsome boys in my eyes. Ina x

Hi! We are so glad we visited the kennels yesterday. After a few sleepless nights with Leo we needed some advice and Ruth and others came up trumps.
Leo went to bed last night with Classic FM, some extra light on, and sporting his new fleecy housecoat. When Karen got up at 6am he was still in bed, not a murmur from him all night. After a quick trip to the garden he then slept on until 8am. He ate all his breakfast (no surprise there!) and we've been out for a walk. It's only one night, but we feel like it's progress.
Leo also went to the vet yesterday and unfortunately it seems he may lose some of his tail. But he's affectionate, mischievous, happy, and eats like a horse! As I type this he's snoozing again by my feet.
Thanks again for the help yesterday.

How is sticky - sorry leo - settling in - I am hoping he is behaving himself?

Good luck Sticky Leo! We will miss your smiles! x

Leo seems to be settling in well, thank you so much for giving this beautiful boy a forever home. I will miss him at the kennels but know he has gone to a lovely home. x

Well, we picked Leo up today and we certainly know he's arrived. He's a real character and so full of life!
He was absolutely fine in the car coming home. We took him straight into the garden where he obliged with a wee. Then he explored the house, showing us that stairs are no problem for him. First thing we had to do was get him off our water bed!
He walked on the lead fine when we took him to New Hall Country Park for his walk. Then a quick visit to 'Pets at Home' which he seemed to love. He demolished his dinner in about 20 seconds and eventually dozed off. Now he's calmed down and seems to be getting used to the strange surroundings.
It's a learning experience for all of us but it's going to be worth it - he's adorable!!

Have a good retirement Leo (you will always be sticky to me)
and keep smiling.

I am so pleased that Leo has found his forever home, I know you shouldnt have favourites but this boy melts my heart. xx

Well done Leo! Such a majestic name it really does suit you, although I also think Sticky is a good name too (but don't pay much attention to me - one of my greys is called Kevin!) Em x

We are delighted to say Sticky is coming to live with us. We had our home visit yesterday and have spent today getting the garden fence sorted. We pick him up on Friday - can't wait now!

Needless to say we will NOT be calling him Sticky! His new name is Leo!

Well done you beautiful boy, I hope I get to see you again before you go to your new home.

good on you sticky - you deserve the best xxxxxx

oh well done lovely boy so happy for you. xxxx

Walked him yesterday and he was a sweetheart, I am so in love!!!

I guarantee this boy will not be hanging around the kennels for long - such a happy friendly boy with beautiful colouring and the most gorgeous 'give me a home' eyes that pierce your heart! Em x

This boy is an absolute sweetheart with eyes that will melt your heart.

Saw him yesterday too, he is beautiful. So friendly. Good luck in finding your well deserved home. xx

he is a gorgeous lad with a happy smiling face and a waggy tail. so very lovely. Ina xxx

What a handsome lad!!!!

oh he is gorgeous!! I wish i could accommodate more than two Greys here, I would come and reserve him for sure. I hope you find a loving home soon beautiful boy xx