So lovely to hear Tessa is doing well...Xxx

Tessa is beginning to settle really well. Shes still a little unsure of our laminate flooring but we have been out and sourced a lot of fluffy blankets to help her around the house. Tessa and vera have really made our house a home. Me and my husband adore them. 2 golden girls!

So lovely & so right to take them both xxxx

Lots of love to Tessa and Minty, wishing them lots of happiness in their new home. Xxx

Aww that's great they've gone together :-) xxx

What a beautiful girl x x

So sad for Tessa, she is a very sweet girl. Thinking of John. Xxx

Lots of love and hugs to Tessa.....xxxxx

It is with great sadness that Minty is going to be returned to the kennels this morning. If you could possibly offer this elderly girl a forever home - please give me a call ASAP...... Ruth 077606 17287

Thanks Kate, I'm happy all o.k. at your end.
Love Sylv & John xxxxxxxx

Hi Sylv, sorry to hear Tessa is having problems...Twiggy is still on Propalin, it really works wonders for her incontinent trouble. She and Skip are doing well thank you. Sending your little Tessa my cuddle tonight, hope the Propalin helps. Kate Xxx

On Saturday we spotted a problem with Tessa, so she went to the vet's with Flossie. The vet has placed her on Propalin Syrup, Kate will know were I'm coming from. Hope your Twiggy's well and Skip of course. Sylv xx

Well the lovely Tessa has been with us for some time now, but even after all this time she never fails to amaze. When we first fostered her I did think she was deaf (never answered to her name). But its taken well over 18 months to get her to come close when asked. But if she needed all this time its o.k. But she is so well behaved you wouldn't think you had her here with our other three girls. She attends the Blood Donations with our Flossie and is so laid back.
Hope her past family get to know she is doing well.
Love from Sylv & John xxxxxxxx

Vet says Tessa progressing well and to go back on Friday with Minty (the shorter tailed girl). Well she's seems a lot happier today and eating better.
Tessa as I said is not cat friendly and always wears a muzzle, but as to Sheena she had never shown a sign of this reaction.
I had to take Sheena on my walk on Tuesday ,John was at Daybreaks with Flossie. as I felt it was best not to leave her at home with Tessa & Minty, we met two tiny yorkies and she didn't show a sign of interest!!!!!
Sylv

Thank you to all for your comments, Kate, LindaPaul, Clareb,Foggie & muddypaws will let you all know when I know more. Sylv xxxx Big hug from Kate, myself and all the rest of you lovely people.

Get well soon Tessa. X

Poor Tessa. Hope she will be feeling better very soon. Our 2 girls are awful when they see cats and Lena can get a bit overwrought and bark at her sis but that's where it ends thankfully, though it's easy to see how things escalate. Sending hugs for everyone and hope the stress levels are not to high xx

Hi Sylv and John, so sorry to hear Tessa has had to visit the vet. I do hope she will make a quick recovery....poor lass. Sadly these things happen so quickly don't they? I am sure she is getting lots of tlc, please give her a big hug from me. Sending her my cuddle tonight. Kate. Xxx

You're doing a great job Sylv, hope all is well again soon.x

Hi muddypaws, we have the same reaction with our two girls. Lucy is still very reactive to other dogs and both her and Misty to cats so whenever they are seen our two have a go at each other. Luckily no damage as we always muzzle them when out, mainly to prevent other 'friendly' off-lead dogs who come running up too close from getting hurt. It always sounds so fierce though. In the house they are fine together and even play.

Hi Sylv. Sorry to hear about Tessa....your girls really are in the wars at the moment!! The little devils really do test our love for them at times, dont they!!!! We have the same problem with Davey. If he spots a cat or dog in the park, he will immediately turn on the dog he is walking with, and he shows no recognition of what he has done. Pip and Nell have also done it on occasions too!! l think it may be frustration at seeing another furry...but not being able to get to them. So now, l'm afraid, it's muzzles at all times. Better to be safe than sorry. Hope she and Minty are soon feeling much better. Luv to you all.X.

Our lovely girl is not too well at this time, having been bitten. She has a deep wound to the neck an a couple of smaller ones. Back at the vet on Wed., One thing she has eaten this morning.
Sylv (may bring back memories to her at being at the kennels)

Well with one girl and another, here I go again. Tessa is not cat friendly in any way. But this morning on the walk with the 4 girls, she kicked off (AT A C. A .T) and our Sheena took exception. Which has caused a problem. I think a visit to the vet's on Monday will have to take place. (If you look at the rehoming photo they are together). Sylv

Hi Sylv and John. Happy new year to you all.( And to all at Daybreaks.) I often wonder how you cope with four lovely greys! Angel Lucy often lives up to her nickname of Lucifer...she is such a bundle of energy, especially when she spots other dogs on our walks. We do a good job of waking up the village, for such a little grey she has a huge bark! Larry is now on 3 lots of medication for his heart, he started with water tablets to relieve pressure on his breathing. Misty is dong fine.

Thank you Kate, Sarah, Michelle and Shanesmum xxxxxxxxxxx

Ooh....Sylv and John, so pleased to see Tessa is now a member of the Icemaid Clan! She is a very lucky girl. Xxx

It was so lovely seeing you make it "official" today - well done Tessa xxx

Congratulations to you all, tessa looks really happy :)

Well all, Tessa is now officially ours and a member of The Icemaid Clan. Such a lovely girl. Sylv & John xxxx

This is lovely news - the clan is now just a bit bigger! Very best wishes to all. xx

Hi All, thank you for your lovely comments. I knew I'd do it and of course Tessa worked her charm, she now is going to be a member of The New Icemaid Clan xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Yay so glad you finally got him to give in :)

oh well done tessy you worked your magic and mom and dad fell for it so happy for you all fantastic ending xx

Silv & John this is GREAT news !!! weldone Silv - I wont ask how you did it and welcome to the FFP club xxxx

Thank you Kate & Twiggy. Love to all.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

congratulations to xtra and her family from Larry, Misty and Lucy who knows all about failed foster parents!! xx

Yes!! Well done to Sylv and John at becoming the latest members to join the "Failed Foster Parents Club". So happy for your lovely Tessa. Kate & Twiggy Xxx

Hi michelandbertie, Still working on hubby, how is Bertie and Blade doing will I hope. May be joining the FFP Club??
Love to you all Sylv x

Sorry John I pressed post before I was ready !! I meant to end by saying that for me I thought Fostering would be really great to help as many greys as possible but once Blade had established himself in the pack it was not until I actuallly had the realisation that he maybe going that i realised what a terrible loss to all of us it would be !!! Tessa just looks so at home !!!!! xx

Come on John we are all routing for you to join our club and be the newist menber of the FFP Club ( failed foster parent ) amazing pictures of you all together x

Hi All well hubby still acting up could do with Kai & Danny's mom to come over and sort him. Love to All and Kate, plus Twiggy. Sylv xxxxxxxxxxx
Agree odd numbers unlucky.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Sylv, lovely photos of all your dogs together; it would be brilliant if Tessa could become a permanent member of your family. Xxx

Shall we all come and sort him out for you :) She looks so settled and part of the pack, you should tell him its 2 each and you cant have an odd number. Keep working on him.

Sorry for the lack of comments but Tessa is still a lovely girl and I still have to work on hubby. No 4 to is a no no but I have my ways.
Sylv

The lovely Tessa is visiting the kennels on Saturday if you wish to see what a lovely girl she is.
Never had a problem with the lady and clean in the house, my girls have accepted her.
Sylv & John xxxxx

Happy Birthday Tessa! Xxx

"Tessa, I hads a brilliant party wiv loads of cake and I am sooo tired now. Me case is packed ready to go to me new home in 3 weeks time - counting down now. Big woofs, luv Sparky"xx

Thank you Sparky, well things seem o.k. here. How is your end.
Love Tessa xxx

Sparky says "Happy Birfday to me friend Tessa. Hopes you have a lovely day in your foster home just like me. Big woofs." X

Hi faydad, Hope all goes well with your new addition, and sorry for the loss of Fay. Love to you from The New Icemaid Clan & Extra. x Sylv & John.

Sorry Sylv and John - we were really taken with Tessa but we felt that Jaylo would come put of her depression quicker after the loss of Fay if she had a young excitable 'newbie' to show the ropes to. We think that Tessa would make a fantastic first greyhound for someone as she has all the qualities that make greyhounds such wonderful companions without them having to go through the initial conditioning to domestic life.
So come on someone give this gentle affectionate girl a permanent home

Tessa went back to the kennels on Sunday with the chance of a rehoming, didn't work out for her this time. But has come back home to The New Icemaid Clan and such a lovely girl.
Sylv & John

Thank u Ruth for putting photo's up, but not that good from our end.. She's a lovely girl. gets on well with our girls.(although only Flossie in the phot.) Sylv x

Sorry Sylv for the delay - they are on now :-)

Sorry don't think the phot's have arrived. Sylv

Well Tessa visited the vet's on Mon. evening, things have improved but he thinks a reduced dose when the present course is over will help her and show improvement.
Sylv, John and the New Icemaid Clan and Extra x

Thank you Kate. Speak soon. Hug passed on.
Love to You and Twiggy.
Sylv & John xxx

Hi Sylv, please give Tessa a big hug from me. Xxx

Well another visit to the vet's, who we all a adore. ( But that's for me not any one else) Well Tessa has to go back and see him on Monday, what ever. wish I was going.
The New Icemaid Clan & Extra x

Well Tessa is still a well behaved house guest.
The New Icemaid Clan & Extra

Well Monday Tessa walked as usual and met a staffie, no problem. Today (Tues) went on the canal walk, met a border terrier (which got a bit close as it was running free),but Tessa didn't bother. Later we met a couple of cross dogs and no problems at, but were larger. Shes a lovely girl.
Sylv and The Extra Clan.

Well Kate, she's such a lovely girl and with such a waggy tail, easy to please. We had a tooth brushing morning, Tessa not that happy but went o.k. Takes her treats with 'shake a paw' 60% of the time, getting there.
Hope all is o.k, with you and Twiggy.

Love Sylv and The Extra Clan XXXXX

Hi Sylv, so pleased Tessa is being such a good girl. Xxx

Still extremely well behaved and eating well.Hope to take her soon down the local canal when I walk.
Sylv.

So far we have not met many dogs, so cannot say how she will behave. But on the cat front, not cat friendly, they seem to be prolific around here. Our neighbour who recently moved in has one,hope she does not get to it. Walking excellent on the collar not the harness.
Sylv.

Tessa is still well behaved, had a few grumps from them all as they all like to swop dishes at mealtimes but nothing serious. Tessa walks extremly well with our other three and has so far never attempted to go upstairs. Getting results with her bounciness around treats. Am in the prossess of teaching 'shake a paw' for things. Sylv

Tessa so pleased your doing well keep up the good work xx

Tessa visited the vets last night, all o.k. with chin wound and she has now finished her course of tablets. Yesterday we had a little barking but all were doing it when the thunder came and as usual no one would go outside with the pouring rain, but no accidents in the house they all just waited.
Bouncing around treat time hardly noticeable, so getting there. Tessa lying close by no problem.
Sylv

Thank you Kate.
Hope your all o.k
Love Sylv xx kiss for Twiggy X

Hi Sylv, so very pleased to hear Tessa and The New Icemaid Clan are getting on well together. Xxx

Well the family came for tea on Sunday evening, no problems. All four lay around on the floor, not getting up to the table or even a blink of an eye.
Today all went well with breakfast, all lying here by ones side.
Tessa is a lot calmer. and is now coming to her name.
Have muzzles off at this time, will see how we go. But no problems so far. All have just had a brush no problems, Tessa seemed pleased with the attention.
Sylv and The New Icemaid Clan.

Just for info. Tessa was very well behaved yesterday. We went out for a couple of hours at lunch time and then to my sons BBQ on the evening, all well when we got home. But I do agree with Remit she can be very bouncy where food or snacks are concerned, but working on this. She got into bed with Minty yesterday morning all went well, but later in the day tried to get with in Flossie not such a good idea, nothing serious. Has a very waggly tail. Up date later, family coming for tea will see.
Sylv, John and The New Icemaid Clan X

Lovely new photo of Tessa; glad her first night with you went well. Xxx

Well all went well overnight even with the warm night. Tessa toilets outside, but we do have the doors open all of the day.
She had a small bark if you call it that as she has dropped her bit of pigs ear in the basket,but I took it to say that's mine as all have muzzles on at the moment. Otherwise very well behaved and keeping out of the sun. On the treat side she does like to get in first (I think because she's up against three others she will lose out) ??
The New Icemaid Clan

I had Tessa for the day whilst the kennels were being repainted and she is such a sweet little girl. She got a little bouncy when she was super excited to see us (possibly because we were carrying our lunch) and she jumped up to rest her front paws on Max's back so she could get a better look at our food!

From the few hours that I was looking after her I got the impression that she is a really lovely girl and would make a fantastic addition to any house.

Hi Sylv, it was so lovely to see you and John again today. I do hope all goes well with gorgeous little Tessa and The New Icemaid Clan. Xxx

Well done Suzy for taking on another grey to foster, xx

Well I have to say Tessa arrived home with us an hour or so ago. Met our three girls on neutral ground, and she put my three in their place. But now in home having had drinks and toileting outside she's fine, although like my three a bit on the panting side. No more growling.
The New Icemaid Clan X

Big hug tessa hope your recovery is quick xx

Poor Tessa had to go back to the vets again this afternoon. The wound under her chin is weeping a lot so she has more antibiotics and additional pain relief. She is so stressed at the kennels and keeps trying to escape at every possible opportunity so I have brought her home to keep an eye on her. She has been a bit stressed but has settled now and is currently fast asleep - she is such a lovely little girl.

nipped in to give tessa a quick fuss yesterday although she was still a bit sore she was so fussy and her tail didn,t stop wagging x

Can you tell me how tessa is doing x

How's tessa today is she feeling any better x

Bless her big hugs from Riley and co xx

How is poor Tessa today? Sending you my cuddle today sweetie... x

Sadly Tessa was bitten in the night by her kennel mate so she has had to go to the vets. She is very sore and seems very down. If I had more space at Hospital Boswell, I would be taking her home. :-( If anyone would like to foster her for a while - please let me know. Ruth 0121 782 7702.

Tessa is unreserved as she failed her cat test.

I knew you wouldn't take ling Tessa, enjoy your new home

Great news Tessa, RESERVED! Have a fab time in your new home. Be happy gorgeous x

I hope you find a forever home beautiful little girl!!! I wish I could take you!!!! =( =) xx

Sadly due a change of circumstances Tess has been returned today. She has lived with the family for two years and they are heartbroken at having to return her. They have asked us to give the following comments: Tess is the PERFECT pet, she is fabulous with children, loves to play and walks well with other dogs. Fully housetrained and can be left on her own during the day. She is very adaptable and her owner feels she will settle into a new home very quickly. Tess has brought an immense amoount of happiness to the family and everyone she has met and they will all miss her terribly.

Nice to meet Tessa at training yesterday she is so petite and friendly and clearly loves her mum and sister.

Hi Tessa & owners-

Nice to meet you in Malvern/Bruton park on the weekend.

Hope your leg & chin are ok

Fay & Jaylo's dad

Good girl Tess a very brave thing to do xxx

brave TEssa gave blood today and was soooo good, she is such a sweet little girl, so happy she has got a nice home to go to. :-) xxx

what fab news Tessa, so happy that you have found your forever home...Toby will come for a cuddle and flirt tomorrow :-) xxxx

Another beautiful girl reserved xxxxx Off to a happy home soon xxxxx

Yay, well done Tessa! I just KNEW a sweet little girlie like you would find a forever home really quickly xxx

Lovely news Tessa. We meet you on the Sunday walk although very warm you were great & the small girls who came to cuddle the grey's, loved you. You impressed.
The New Icemaid Clan xx

We met pretty Tessa today at Kingsbury water park. She was so sweet and has such soft fur. It was very busy and soo warm bur she seemed to take it all in her stride and I really hope she finds a home soon. Sending Tessa an e-cuddle. Linda, Paul, Lola & Lena xx

Sounds like she had a wonderful day and would slip easily into forever home/family life xxxxx

Hiya, I have been very lucky and been out for a walk to Kingsbury Water Park today. I went with Auntie Emma, her family and 3 greys Kevin, Sadie and Moomin. I was such a good girl and lay down in the car straightaway on the short journey to the park. On the walk, I met a yorkie, staffie, badger hound, rough collie, border collie, borzoi, saluki and lots of ducks and geese and I was very well behaved with all of them. I walked beautifully on the lead and I had lots of cuddles, especially off the little people who thought I was cute, and I kept turning on my charm to try and get people to take me home - lots of people seemed interested in me, but that's hardly surprising is it? Anyway, I went back to Auntie Emma's house afterwards where I met her 2 British Blue Shorthair cats Monty and Poppy. I didn't notice them at first, but when I did I was very polite and just had a little sniff, but Monty didn't like that and hissed at me :o( I think I will steer of cats in future - they are far too contrary for my liking! Then I had a run in the garden with Kev, Sadie and Moo, and crashed out in the lounge after testing out all of the beds. Oh, and everyone seemed really surprised and happy that I did all my wees and poohs outside - well where else are you meant to do them? Auntie Emma said it was like I'd lived here all my life and, if I'm not mistaken, looked a little bit upset when it was time for me to come back to Daybreaks where my dinner was ready waiting for me (we've got Auntie Ruth trained very well in that respect!) Anyway, I'm now crashed out in my kennel with Sunny who also had a fab day out. I love it at Daybreaks, but from what I've seen today, I think I would really really love a family and home of my own. I love licking people and have got a really waggy tail and I would love to share some of that happiness with my very own family. Love and licks, Tess xxx

Tessa walked alongside my McKenzie and was totally dwarfed by him, she is a little beauty and very well behaved when out walking, a little treasure. xxxx

u look beautiful good luck

She has a beautiful face xxxx