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Timmy
I’m Homed
Good luck Timmy! Saw a video of him running around in the garden with Tilly...they were having a great time. :)) Xxx Do hope all goes well. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on July 15, 2022, 11:00 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Star (Jade)
I’m Homed
Happy birthday star! Xxx
Posted by jetlucy on July 15, 2022, 8:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Timmy
I’m Homed
Yes Ruth and I did take Timmy to his (hopefully new home) for a trail. Tilly and Timmy quickly started where they left off since they last met. Enjoying the garden and each other’s company. Fingers crossed all goes well for him. Timmy has been with us for 4 months, it is a bit of a sad day for our family now that he has possibly landed his forever home. It is of course brilliant for Timmy. I remember when I drove Timmy home for the first time, OMG, what a smelly bottom he had, doing stress farts in the car. They were soooo stinky and I was glad when I arrived home and out of the car. His walks were very chaotic, moving from left to right, in front of me then behind me and pulling so badly. He was so anxious that he would not take my Michelin star dog treats of me during the walk. I first needed to let him destress before I could do any work with him. One thing that was clear from the start he is SOOOO loving and wants to be loved. I have worked hard with him, giving him structure and guidance. We worked on a number of obedience skills, such as walking to heel, stopping at curb, stay when I open door, wait when I give him food. We also played games such as touch, chase, find. He has come such a long way. He is still nervous on the road but it is so much better now. I called Timmy a special needs boy and in away he still is. He was only 26.5kg when he arrived and he would wee frequently in the house. He had a vet check-up but all came back clean. He has now learned where to wee and how to ask to go for a wee. We had to try and find the right food for him, this was trail and error but I think we found it and he has gained weight and looking more healthy now. Timmy remains a very sensitive boy and he is still scared. If I open the lid of the bin he cowers away from it. Loud noises, he does not like and can spook him badly. That is just who Timmy is and from an assessment I did it is likely to be part of his nature. I am so proud of Timmy, he has come such a long way and really come out of his shell. He loves playing with the toys we have. He has found the confidence to invite (through play bow) my other two boys to play. This can get loud and boisterous at times. He is happy to play on his own inside and outside. He loves meeting people he wags so enthusiastically his whole body moves. He can get a bit over excited and start to nibble your arm or hand or even hold your hand in his mouth. Timmy, it has been a privilege to have worked with you and I really hope this is going to work for you. You done so well from where you were and the occasional hick-up. We will all miss you. Although I am sure that Irina will enjoy not having a good morning lick from you at 04.00 or 05.00 in the morning. Enjoy your potential forever home you have such a lovely mum, home and huge garden to play in.
Posted by cloggyerik on July 15, 2022, 3:24 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Timmy
I’m Homed
Please keep everything crossed for Timmy..... Erik who has been fostering Timmy came with me to meet the lovely Hillary who adopted Tilly as she was after another companion. He had such a wonderful time exploring the big garden, dipping his feet in the pond and then went out with the dog walker. You could see the happiness in him. Tilly also has turned from the nervous girl into a very happy and confident lass and loved having a playmate. He has gone out on trial and if all goes well, he has found himself his retirement home! I will keep you posted x
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on July 15, 2022, 2:57 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Django
I’m Homed
I have just collected Django from Fivelands following his castrate today. Bless him - he was behind reception when I got there to collect him as he had been stressing - he is so sweet.....
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on July 15, 2022, 2:54 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Teddy (Tommy)
I’m Homed
Sending my cuddle to Tommy tonight. :)) Ruth took him to be neutered this moring. He is a really lovely lad, happy and friendly. He walks beautifully on the lead and is such a good boy in his kennel. Hoping it won't be long before his special family comes along and takes him home. Many thanks to Richard for picking him up from the vets this afternoon. 🙂 Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on July 14, 2022, 10:55 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Emily (Cristina)
I’m Homed
Really hope she finds her forever home soon. All the other doggys are coming and going and would love for her to find an amazing home, worth the wait!
Posted by LadySVJ on July 14, 2022, 5:59 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Dougie
I’m Homed
Well done Dougie, hope you have many years of happiness in your retirement mr smiler xx
Posted by Greytness on July 14, 2022, 4:17 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Star (Jade)
I’m Homed
Congratulations star, i know you will give your new owners years of fun. Having seen you grow up from 4 months old you have always been such a sweet little lady. Hope you have many more years of enjoyment now you are officially retired xx
Posted by Greytness on July 14, 2022, 4:15 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Sahara (Socki)
I’m Homed
Lovely new name! Xxx :))
Posted by LadyVictoria on July 14, 2022, 10:14 am | 👍 0 Likes
Sahara (Socki)
I’m Homed
Have a lovely life darling girl. I'll miss seeing you in the kitchen run on Sunday but you'll be much better in your new home. x
Posted by BertSkipSamNadieMum on July 13, 2022, 11:24 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Sahara (Socki)
I’m Homed
Dear little Socki, wishing you a very happy new life with your new family! Will miss seeing your pretty face:)) Lots of love Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on July 13, 2022, 9:34 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daybreaks Diary!
I’m Homed
Another insanely hot day today, thankfully the sheets that had been put up in the feeding runs meant it was so much bearable for the inmates. Thanks to the Wednesday walkers who were in quite early the dogs had walks before it got too hot. The rest of the day was spent relaying the dogs in rotation into the runs with the paddling pools, some were less enthusiastic but had a good cool down. We saw the very lovely Socki off to her new home today. Whilst I was doing her homing she decided the best place to go was under the desk! Thanks as always again to the Wednesday walkers and to Kitty for coming in and to Denise who stayed until closing for their help, I really appreciate everything that they do, especially as we were very short of help. Xx Well, it looks like it's going to get even hotter, so please everyone take care of yourselves and your hounds. Xx
Posted by Stevie,Sarah,Willow&Max'smom on July 13, 2022, 9:19 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Ria (Judy)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Wow What a fantastic age, happy birthday for yesterday beautiful girl xxx
Posted by shanishoo on July 13, 2022, 1:48 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Penny
I’m Homed
Brilliant!!!! Xxxx
Posted by shanishoo on July 13, 2022, 1:47 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Ria (Judy)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Happy 14th birthday for yesterday Ria, I know you will have had lots of lovely treats. Jo xx
Posted by LadyVictoria on July 13, 2022, 9:57 am | 👍 0 Likes
Ziggy (Con)
I’m Homed
Con is guaranteed to put a smile on your face when you arrive at the kennels in the morning! He is overjoyed to see you but won't get off his bed until he has had a tummy rub and a big cuddle! :))) Wonderful! Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on July 12, 2022, 11:05 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Molly
I’m Homed
Molly is getting used to being at Daybreaks and is not quite so worried about things. :))) She is a very petite, pretty girl. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on July 12, 2022, 11:00 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Django
I’m Homed
Django is a very shy boy at the moment, he is quiet in his kennel and walks lovely on the lead. He is a tall, handsome lad and very sweet. I had a look at what his name means..."Django is a boy's name of Romani origin meaning "I awake", the "D" is silent" Hope his forever home will soon be his. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on July 12, 2022, 10:56 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Archie (Zavi)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
As it was cooler this morning we were able to take the dogs for short walks. I had the pleasure of taking Zavi. :)) He is a little erratic on the lead and gives a jump every now and again...but with help he will learn. :)) Xxx He is also very scared of Motorbikes and is quite worried when they come past him. Xxx He is an extremely friendly and happy boy who is only two years old and won't be three until November, so just a big puppy who needs some help understanding the big wide world! :)) Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on July 12, 2022, 10:49 pm | 👍 0 Likes