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Taz (Cas)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Awww, poor boy. I imagine he would make a perfect family member as he's already had that experience. I imagine it must be very distressing for the humans involved too. Best wishes to all X
Posted by savocat on October 6, 2012, 4:34 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Mannie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Awww, it's great to see a black boy reserved. And what a fantastic "happy chappie" pic that is !! :O)
Posted by savocat on October 6, 2012, 4:32 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Mannie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Well done lovely Mannie - reserved!xx
Posted by Shanesmum on October 6, 2012, 4:16 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Charlie
I’m Homed
Yay Charlie - well done, so happy for you.xx
Posted by Shanesmum on October 6, 2012, 4:15 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Mannie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
well done.Great to see the black boys reserved.
Posted by Deb on October 6, 2012, 3:56 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Taz (Cas)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
What a very handsome boy hope he finds his home soon so sad for everyone.
Posted by Deb on October 6, 2012, 3:55 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Charlie
I’m Homed
Great news for Charlie.
Posted by Deb on October 6, 2012, 3:54 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Carrie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
What a beautiful picture,what soulful eyes.I think your partnership was meant to be.Love to Teddy as well don't want him to feel left out!
Posted by Deb on October 6, 2012, 3:53 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Carrie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
The picture just seems , for me , to capture the crazy mad dog she is , it just her eyes , I know i've said it many times before but her eyes drew me too her and Im so glad they did , Eve will have alot of explaining to do as to why she sent me this nutter
Posted by Jeff on October 6, 2012, 1:39 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Carrie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Jeff, it is a pleasure - it's absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on October 6, 2012, 1:18 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Taz (Cas)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Poor sweetheart, such a shame for him. Let's hope he soon finds a lovely new home, he looks beautiful. x
Posted by Shanesmum on October 6, 2012, 1:15 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Katie
I’m Homed
Took Katie to training today and I was so proud of how she behaved! After saying hello to Frankie in the run, she took a bit of encouragement to hop into the back of the car, but once in she settled down straightaway. All the way there, I could see Katie's little head bobbing up and down as she took in all the sights of this marvellous new world she's dying to explore! I was too busy concentrating on Cornelia in class, but from what I could see, Katie was doing really well for Abby my daughter. Julie had already taught her "here" (which means look at me) and Katie enjoyed demonstrating that she knew how to do as she is asked, of course all this was helped with a little bribery and corruption in the form of lots of cheese! On the way out, the next group were starting to assemble in the car park, including a few non-greys which took Katie by surprise so of course she had to have a little bark at the very scary doggies, but she soon forgot them and jumped straight in the back of the car when asked. No more head bobbing up and down on the way back, far too tired for all that so she just crashed out the whole way home! Because training had involved lots of encounters with fluffy toys, and because Katie had been so good at approaching and looking away when asked, I decided to take her home to meet my cats. She was certainly interested in them but there was no lunging or barking (a la Cornelia!) so with a little time and effort I think she may be cat friendly! Having said that, my cats don't run around or react to greys, so she might be different around cats with different temperaments. Although she can be strong when she wants to be, Katie generally walks beautifully on the lead and loves to have a nose at everything. She's totally wide-eyed with wonder at the exciting new world she's suddenly been exposed to, which of course will be nothing like her upbringing up until now. She really needs somebody, preferably with another grey companion, who can teach her that the world is indeed a fabulously exciting place but also that it doesn't always have to be scary. In return you will be rewarded with a stunningly pretty, switched on and wonderfully loving grey who is desperate to please and will happily lean against you for lots of cuddles, and will attack you with kisses if you let her! I'm unable to make training for the next two weeks, so if anybody can take Katie then I think it would do her the world of good - just let Ruth know if you can help.
Posted by Emma on October 6, 2012, 1:09 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Isla (Cornelia)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Took Cornelia to training today, and what a little smasher she is! A quick sniff hello with Frankie then she jumped straight in the back of the car and lay right down with not a peep 'til we got to training. Luckily it was quite a small group today so it wasn't too scary for her. I couldn't believe how well she responded to the little training she's already had; she immediately looked to me when I said "here" (and of course reinforced that with some cheese), and her little head was whipping back and forth everytime the clicker went off which meant I had to be really on the ball as each time she looked at me when the clicker went off (whether it was meant for her or not!) she had a treat! On the way out, the next group were starting to assemble in the car park, including a few non-greys, and Cornelia just looked at them, but as soon as I said "here" her attention was back on me and she happily trotted off to do a wee with the others! Feeling buoyed by the succesful training session which included her ignoring fluffy toys dogs, I decided to take her back to my house so she could meet my cats. Well, she wasn't quite so responsive to "here" or "leave" in this case - sorry sweetie but you have failed your cat test! Cornelia walks beautifully on the lead but is a strong girl when she wants to be. She's interested in everything, loves to please, will attack you with kisses, loved my kids and will do anything (apart from leave the cats alone) for a piece of cheese! I think with greys it can be easy to do the bare minimum amount of training and still end up with a reasonably well-behaved dog (I'm guilty of this myself too). I'm afraid this approach simply won't cut the mustard with this lovely girl. She is so clever and switched on that she deserves someone who can commit to training her and then enjoy the rewards by watching her develop into a truly exceptional pet. I'm unable to make training for the next two weeks, so if anybody can take Cornelia then I think it would do her the world of good - just let Ruth know if you can help.
Posted by Emma on October 6, 2012, 1:06 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Carrie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Oh WOW thanks Ruth for putting this pic up , It means so much to me
Posted by Jeff on October 6, 2012, 12:57 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Carrie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Just took the most amazing picture of Carrie , I really hope it can be shared on here , at the time I took it I was listening to Welcome Home by Radical Face , brilliant song and fits perfectly
Posted by Jeff on October 6, 2012, 11:48 am | 👍 0 Likes
Jak
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hooray!! working weeks finally over. Daylight walks and more time with my lovely boy xx
Posted by Jak'smom on October 5, 2012, 9:06 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Max
I’m Homed
he is getting sooo cheeky, playing with toys, nicking my slippers, sleeping on the sofa, and we wont mention finding the stuffing inside one of the cushions (haha) he has put on even more weight (not fat tho) and is looking fab with a coat like black ebony - I am so glad I am a failed foster mummy
Posted by topmany on October 5, 2012, 6:36 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Isla (Cornelia)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Cornelia you too should b in your forever home by now. U love to play, especially with your ball n with a bit of training will get used to the strange looking dogs that frighten u. Hope your new home isn't to far away. I also think Katie n Cornelia would love the company of another grey in their new home so they can build confidence with other dogs n have a play mate.
Posted by crackercharlieX on October 5, 2012, 6:13 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Katie
I’m Homed
Katie loves to play on her own n with cornelia. I've been trying a few of the things jools has suggested. She will make a fab playful companion n has been here far to long!
Posted by crackercharlieX on October 5, 2012, 6:08 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Alfie
I’m Homed
Another gorgeous friendly happy boy who loves fuss.
Posted by crackercharlieX on October 5, 2012, 6:04 pm | 👍 0 Likes