RSPCA Rehoming: What Happens?

Smickan

Froglet wrote: »

Well that is just amazing.People slag the RSPCA off so much but they have certainly gone the extra mile to help both you and that beautiful little dog.Did the woman say why she was wanting rid of him?

Thanks for the photo,i am sure it won't be long before he settles in with you all.

We're so grateful to them for helping us



She got rid of him because she had 2 young babies and 1 new one on the way in her family and they wanted to hug him and cling on tightly and he was starting to snap. In 24 hours I'd say he doesn't have a nasty bone in his body, he's so affectionate and happy.

He's got a healthcheck on Monday and we're trying to find a decent dog groomer in Grimsby as his body is long but his face, legs, tail and bum are long and hsi face in particular is causing him some bother cos it keeps going in his eyes.

He's laid next to me as we speak, resting on my hot water bottle He had a restful night, though was awake a fair bit and he's had 4 walks already - 3 yesterday and 1 this morning, he pulls and leads the way but we're getting there! He's fully housetrained though we did catch him about to pee against a door frame, thankfully an 'oi!' was enough and we got him outside to finish.

Started teaching him 'Paw' and 'Sit' today and he's taken really well to it - especially sit and has started doing it 7 times out of 10.

We've had my grandad, postie and neighbour knocking and we're still yet to hear him bark which is unlike our old dog who barked at all strange noises/knocks. He did however start playing this morning with a squeaky toy we bought him from the market as a treat after taking him to be registered over to us last night, I was tugging on one hand and he was tugging on the other and playfully growled which is the only noise we've heard other than a whine.

He's so affectionate, gives kisses and such and he'll fall asleep in your hand if you rub his snout or behind his ears. He's absolutely beautiful and we've already fallen in love with him.

Kimberley

Good on you, one homeless dog rehomed..:D

MrsTinks

YAY well done you and glad Mickey has a happy safe new home

merlinormartin

*3 cheers for the RSPCA* :j... he's beautiful.

Smickan

He really is


We finally had our first bark last night.


2.30am.


Never shot for my life so much!

eyelinerprincess

Aww he's gorgeous! One of my friends adopted a dog from the RSPCA, and she's turned into a right mummy's girl in the space of a week!

Froglet

My mums dog,Patch, that i mentioned in my previous post, won't sleep anywhere else but on the end of her bed.Try as she might,she cannot shift him.He is a hefty dog and she is not that strong,being a pensioner but she loves him to bits after only a week and says she doesn't mind as he obviously needs a lot of love and security after many months in kennels and pretty neglected in his last home also.He is nearly 7 and yet doesn't even know what toys and balls are for.

Smickan

Hello

We've now had Mickey for over 3 months and he's come on a treat, he's an absolute mummy's boy and is happy as larry. We've left him a few times in the kitchen on his own (to get him used to him having to be left on his own in the house) and he does get anxious and chews the washing basket but we're working on it and gradually increasing/decreasing the times so he can learn we are always coming back.

He's up to his proper weight, loves his walks, gets a little grumpy when he's tired but don't we all, he loves everyone, he has two beds (one is a baby's rocking seat - he *loves* to be rocked) and is generally a very happy boy.



Now. We would like another dog [We did have two up till 05 when our lady sadly died] but we're not sure how to go about it. He seems a little 'lost' at times and we think he might like another little friend (and obviously we would to)

We've been ringing the RSPCA to see if anything 'small' came in - pref a Yorkie and this morning the lady rang back saying that they were possibly getting a 2 yr old male westie in, it might not be def as sometimes it changes and they end up not getting the dog in but she'd make some more enquiries and get back to us.

We've only ever had Yorkies but it can't be too different with a Westie We are very concerned as to how they may get on though - if we are successful - how do you socialise two rescue dogs, especially if it ends up like last time and the call back saying 'he's yours if you go down and get him before we do'??

We had Boo before we got Tyson (who sadly died at the end of Jan) and she was as soft as anything and 6 years old and he was a puppy we bought from Mabelthorpe. They absolutely loved each other to bits and were very close, hoping this might happen with the two boys this time if they do.

How are Westie's temprement wise?

Thanks

Willow195

Hey,

In response to your questions about Westies, it really depends on the Westie. My mum has had two Westies from puppies, wee Max passed away almost a year ago and he was as grumpy as westies come. He tolerated other dogs but wasn't really affectionate or playful with them.
Ailsa has just turned two and she is the most sweet, loving and playful dog I've known. Not long after my mum lost Max she got a cocker puppy and Ailsa loves nothing more than playing with her.

Good luck in your search for a playmate for Mickey!

Best wishes

boldaslove

congrats on the new dog (and sorry for your loss). i was laughing at your comment about the 'first bark', we've had that moment with every rescue! the last dog we adopted we weren't convinced he could make any noise at all, he was huge but very timid and the only noise he'd make was panting. he took over a week to bark, he went mental at a passing car out on a walk and i (and passers by) almost leapt out of my skin! he was a big dog so it was more of a roar than a bark!

best of luck to you and your new pooch. i love reading rescue stories