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Al
I’m Homed
Thanks Louisa sounds like you have been having a great time and done a fantastic job ,he sounds absolutely great. We will see you both on Friday as agreed
Posted by Av2013 on March 19, 2014, 10:58 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Nina
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Kayla gosh how upsetting for you all, if I were you I would give Ruth a call I am sure Ruth will give you lots of good advice, thunder shirts do help, or sometimes a companion can also help, good luck I hope nina settles soon.
Posted by michelleandbertie on March 19, 2014, 10:50 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Al
I’m Homed
Hi Av2013. I hope you are having a brilliant holiday and sorry for the lack of updates on Al. He has completely settled in and is fully house trained. I look forward to his wagging tail in the morning and he really enjoys his food and his walks. He has had lots of practice with other dogs of different breeds and is interested in them but he is very good when walked past and praised – he just needs plenty of practice. He is a gentle boy but is extremely affectionate and loves a good cuddle and fuss. I let Al off his lead in an enclosed field and he loved it – it was so lovely seeing him sprinting and having fun. He has been absolutely perfect, beautifully behaved and we have loved every minute with him.
Posted by LouisaLeamington on March 19, 2014, 10:43 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Nina
Over the Rainbow Bridge
some times they just miss a friend may be if you put an old fleece or tee shirt something with your smell on in with her when you leave it will help
Posted by chickman on March 19, 2014, 10:26 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Nina
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi kayla, I used a thunder shirt with daisydog and also ttouch therapy. Both really good. I can lend you her thunder shirt if you would like to borrow it for nina to see if it helps. A nice smelly t shirt of yours in her basket may help too! Auntie Ruth has my contact details so please ask for my email address and I can arrange to post it to you. Daisydog happy to help. X
Posted by missfifi on March 19, 2014, 10:05 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Nina
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Nina has learnt a lot of new things and is brilliant when we are around however, since weve been back at work she seems to be suffering separation anxiety. I know this for certain because i recorded her behaviour on my camera. We have tried to prepare her for us leaving by trying to make her bed a safe place and giving her a kong but the minute i leave she howls non stop. We take it in turns to come back at lunch so the longest shes left for is four hours. We leave radio 4 on but it doesnt make any difference. She doesnt chew or destroy things but cries constantly. Its upsetting knowing shes getting so stressed. We were thinking of trying out a thundershirt, has anyone used these before for their dogs? Any advice or tips will be helpful, thanks x
Posted by kayla on March 19, 2014, 9:30 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Bobby
Over the Rainbow Bridge
So happy for you Bobby such a lovely soul good luck xxx
Posted by blueangel on March 19, 2014, 9:02 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Bandit (Andy)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Bandit is adorable. He follows people wherever they go, he is soooooo nosey, he managed to open the writing bureau to have a look, the downstairs loo is a magnet for him, any cupboard that you open, his head is in there before you get your hand in and the washing machine is fascinating! Missy has told him the rules, but he has taken it all in his stride. They have all settled quietly on the beds now and seem quite happy together. He will make a fantastic companion for someone, he just wants to be loved.
Posted by tripletsmum on March 19, 2014, 5:17 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Bandit (Andy)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I took Bandit to the vets this morning and then this afternoon over to his new foster home after a walk in the park with Norris' owners. At our house he was golden and settled down after investigating everything and then was great at the vets with other breeds. He is just lovely but needs to put on weight which I know will happen very soon x
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on March 19, 2014, 4:48 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Bobby
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Great news bobby we hope this the right home for you you ars such a lovely black boy we all hope it will work for you xxxx
Posted by Tinker'sNan on March 19, 2014, 4:17 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Bobby
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Such great news Bobby. Hope all works out for you at your age you deserve it. Love to you The New Icemaid Clan xxx
Posted by susy on March 19, 2014, 10:03 am | 👍 0 Likes
Bobby
Over the Rainbow Bridge
My prayers I think have been answered! I took Bobby V out to a home yesterday on trial and I have just spoken to his new owner who tells me he is doing really well and 'just perfect' which we already know! He is going to stay on trial for a bit longer just to make sure but I think he is there to stay! 🙂
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on March 19, 2014, 9:37 am | 👍 0 Likes
Boo
I’m Homed
It was lovely to see Boo when she visited the kennels yesterday - she is doing so well..... thank you to Bernie and Mick who are fostering her. If you think you can offer this lovely girl a home, please give us a call!
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on March 19, 2014, 5:32 am | 👍 0 Likes
Bandit (Andy)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Stormin you are so right in your comment. I think we all get caught up in our own disappointment when things don't work out for the dog and they have to come back, we forget that the dogs themselves can't think or react like we do. Sounds like Bandit is readjusting well to kennel life and I am glad things don't seem too bad with his poorly leg. I shall look forward to seeing him again on Friday, he really is a beautiful boy and I hope the right home for him comes along soon because, as much as being at Daybreaks is great, being on your own sofa is better! xx
Posted by Shanesmum on March 18, 2014, 6:31 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lulu
I’m Homed
that was fast Lulu. xx
Posted by Lewisfuggie on March 18, 2014, 6:07 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Bandit (Andy)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
It saddens me to see dogs come back, through no fault of their own. There are plenty of people around the world that are dying to have a dog that can't due to personal reasons. I hope bandit gets a home he deserves. Xxxx
Posted by Jess&Koda on March 18, 2014, 5:46 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Al
I’m Homed
Hi Louisa and Ali hope all is well , we are near the end of our holiday now and look forward to welcoming Ali to our home , can we ask how he had been getting on with you please
Posted by Av2013 on March 18, 2014, 3:39 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Rosie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Well it is `Tuesday and our life has changed dramatically for the better since the arrival of Rosie. She has fitted in so well or should I say we have fitted in so well in the past 2 days to her!!!. She has her own settee and bed and last night was confident enough to sleep in the living room, we got the early morning call at 2.45am to take her a walk!!! Rosie is so loving and as I type this she is fast asleep snuggled up to Tash I can't imagine being any happier than I am now one very proud Dad. She has got a celebrity status in Hollywood with people we didn't know stopping us for a chat so they speak to Rosie, friends and family all love her and she will have the most fantastic retirement with us and it is fully deserved. I was sad to read Bandit being returned I do hope that he finds his for ever home soon, well bye for now will keep you informed on the progress of Rosie but thus far the past 2 days have been truly life changing and wonderful.
Posted by TJ on March 18, 2014, 3:27 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Bandit (Andy)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Although we humans are always sad when a dog is returned from a home the dog him or herself is not on every occasion quite so down in the dumps. Living proof of this today was Bandit who this morning at Daybreaks appeared to be his usual happy bouncy self with no air of melancholy about him whatsoever. We went for a nice walk in Brueton Park (which he always loves to do) and his reported lameness seemed to consist of the ocassional hop while on rough ground(pad on his right hind leg appeared slightly tender) but there was no problem while walking on smooth paths or grass. His behaviour as ever while in the park was perfect. Elvis may not have wanted to return to Heartbreak Hotel but Bandit has no problems with returning to 'Daybreaks Hotel' ! However we are all obviously hoping for that permanent home to arrive soon for this huge character of a dog.
Posted by Stormin on March 18, 2014, 2:57 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Angel (Angie)
I’m Homed
I think it's always worth remembering where these hounds come from, for most of their lives there world is a small one, apart from when they go racing and then taken in a back of a van, most of the time is spent in a relatively small environment. A bird that as spent sometime in a cage won't come out even with the door left open. We have a situation at the moment with Blade, for the last six years he as lived in an urban environment and now finds himself in the country. Most people would think great, but to Blade WTF,very strange smells everywhere, small fury things that pop up out of no where and scare the poo out of you, not to mention big things with horns not to far away, they look very mean. So for the first couple of months he stuck close to Bertie and Bertie did a great job showing him the ropes, and slowly he started to become his own man and explore his new environment and you could see him really beginning to enjoy his new life. Now the crops in the fields have started to appear, so for the next few weeks we are surrounded with bird scarers banging off every half hour or so. Poor old Blade finds them all to much and will hardly come out of the house, given time and space he will come to learn alls ok. Bertie, in the beginning when he was on his bed, half a sleep you could not go to close, he was liable to wake and growl and while raising his head Startled if your face or hand was in range he may of caught it with his teeth, some would then have said he bit me. Which if cause he hadn't, it's his way of saying leave me alone. Michelle was always distressed by this, because with our last boy Charlie she would spend her evenings on the floor using Charlie as a pillow and no way with the Bert, to risky. But now due to time, I can report Michelle is once again spending her evenings on the floor with a four legged cushion. It takes time for us to trust, and let's face it for a lot if us that trust as been misplaced at times, so we can't expect a grey to give us their trust over night, we have to earn it. That takes time. Roy
Posted by michelleandbertie on March 18, 2014, 9:28 am | 👍 0 Likes