Vet Trip Number 3 and we're done!

So the boys made their final vet trip of the year the other day... well I hope anyway. They have now had all their vaccinations done. Dylan was so good and didn't make a noise... Harley on the other hand was a complete wimp and screamed before she even injected him. But thats poodles for you. Haha. This time Harley did get a small reaction though, which we think was from the vaccination, but he was fine after he'd had a little rest and was back to his normal self after a few hours. They've also been flead, wormed and bathed now so they're all neat and fluffy and ready to a new home, but like always its just a waiting game.


On a brighter note someone may be coming to view the boys soon after they've been homechecked. So fingers crossed the homecheck goes well and of course the viewing. Don't think my boyfriends too happy though, he's grown attached to these 2 more than me and he doesn't even live here, haha. Thats how much of an effect these 2 can have on you. :) 


Lucy, Harley, Dylan and Ginge

Still Here

The boys are still here. Really cannot understand why they have not found a home yet. I'm pretty sure I had posted more recently than what I have but apparently not so I guess I should share the  story of the walk where I learnt how the boys were with children... Pretty sure I've wrote this before because I have serious deja vu. 


Well we went for a walk a couple of weeks ago and a little girl was walking along with her mum. The dogs were yapping away, like they do so I pulled them to the side to let the 2 walk past as I know some people do not like dogs, especially children. Instead the little girl, who was around 7, walked straight over and started petting them and giving them all the fuss in the world. The boys were fine with her and after a while I asked if she wanted to hold Harley, she jumped at the opportunity and picked him up and cuddled him non stop. He didn't moan once and just let her fuss over him, holding him in her arms. She then went on to pick Dylan up who is a little bigger than Harley but he didn't mind at all... The little girl even picked Sally up who, to the girl was quite big and didn't really fit in her arms. Sallys been used to me as I grew up so she didn't care. What I can say though is what I saw in that little girl was me as a child picking a dog up that was way too big for me (Em, my collie cross). Anyway, thats tracking away from the subject. This girl loved dogs and was clearly very dog savvy with a dog at home. We still think the boys would be best in an adult only home, that is calm with maybe older children. Mainly because Harley can be a little grumpy and can get very... moody when being groomed. The problem is as he is not used to being brushed he doesn't like it... especially his tail as I've learnt. But this does not mean they can't be around children, trust me they love them and have lived with them previously. In my opinion it would be fine, as long as the child was dog savvy and understood when to leave a dog alone. I think this is the good time to mention this guide for children about dogs - http://positively.com/2011/05/05/dog-child-safetyguide/.

Right now thats that story, the boys both now eat dry food so don't really need the wet food anymore. We still give it them but its less of a necessity any more. Harley is becoming very greedy and will eat just about anything you put in front of him. Note to self he can't have puppy pouches... they made him sick for some unknown reason. My boyfriend has just being to visit again and is staying for a few weeks much to the boys delight. They absolutely love him and from the minute he was in the door they were both cuddled up to him and fast asleep on him in minutes. Seriously I think they like him more than me. Haha. For now I think thats it. Still need to get round to fleaing and worming these 2 and they're probably due their second vaccinations soon... wow times flown. These poor boys really do need a forever loving home.


Thats all for now, Lucy, Harley, Dylan and Ginge (Sally) 

Dylan - "I'm not crazy!"

I've never really said this

... I've never really mentioned how proud I am of my dog Sally throughout fostering. Sally would have being the only thing that would ever put me off fostering and the fact that she's settled into it great. With Bella she was a little confused and would growl at Bella if she tried to play with her but after that she kinda learnt to accept it. Judy was the one who dominated her. And Holly just ignored her and they'd happily sleep next to her. She loved Shadow and kept trying to play with him and Phoebe... well I think she was a little scared of Phoebes size, haha. But when Phoebe hit her on the head in a play gesture she just gave a confused look and completely ignored her. She ignores the poodles, even when Harley does growl at her due to being jealous but she doesn't growl back or show any signs of agression. So yes it's fair to say how proud I am of her and she does deserve a post of her very own for this. Also having other dogs around has helped fatten her up a bit. After my dog, Em, died in December she didn't eat as much and it would take her over a week to clear a bowl of food but now she's back to her usual eating habits, we think due to the competition haha. She also loves having the poodles leftovers. 


So thought I'd share a little bit about Sally. Sally is a long haired jack russel cross. We got her when she was a puppy from our local kennels and waited a week to find out if her old owners would come forward. They didn't so Sally was all ours, she was a very skinny looking thing, but was well trained. She would sit, stay, come and was so well behaved. Now shes been with us 10 years and the house wouldn't be the same without her. Shes completely nuts and a complete scruff but thats why we love her. And the best bit is she is a total role model for our fosters because shes so well behaved and so calm and quiet... okay, she may bark at dogs outside and the postman but don't all dogs do that? All in all I think fosterings helped her and has definitely got her to socialise more with her own kind, haha. 

Sally and Bella... foster dog no.1

Sally and Holly... foster dog no.3

Sally as a puppy

Sally 10 years later

As for the poodles? There still here, being their cute cuddly selves. Still waiting for their forever home.


Lucy, Harley, Dylan and of course Sally x

I'm Pretty Sure...

I'm pretty sure these boys get closer every day. I'm sure Harley is starting to get less jealous of Dylan and doesn't growl at him when he gives me attention as much now. He's also started getting into moods where he really wants to play with Dylan and goes for his legs which is exactly what my mums poodles do. And they both seem to be cuddled up to each other more now. And occasionally give each other a kiss. Thats why I do hope when the time comes they get a home together cause it will break my heart to separate them. I do think they'd both be fine though. They are total opposites to be honest. Harley is the loud, bossy, bold one and Dylan is the timid, quiet one who just barks when Harley does. Together though they make such a lovely pair.


I do love these twos cuddles so much. Last night Harley curled up next to me in bed and fell fast asleep there. I think they'll need to go to a home who will let them sleep on the bed because thats where they get comfort from. Dylan even wants to go to bed when I'm not around and this morning when I was getting dressed for work looked at me as if to say "Come back to bed". They do seem to get a little cuter and cuddlier every day. I don't understand what more a person could want from this pair. 


Harley and Dylan are eating very well now and Harley has started eating dry biscuits during the day when they are out not just with his tea. They were used to just being fed chappie which is not the best for their health and was the reason for their bad teeth and Dylans anal infection. They are now on healthy dog food, alternating between salmon mousse and chicken and veg dog food. I am trying to get them eating dry biscuits as well as I said by mixing it in. Dylan isn't a big fan but will eat it with wet food. I have tried soaking biscuits up in water first which did work while their gums healed after the dental but they are fine. They like it both ways and yesterday we had 2 empty bowls, although I'm not sure if this is Sally stealing their food after they've finished. Haha. My aim is to continue fattening Harley up because he is a little skinny but he does eat and I think its just the way he his not on their previous lifestyle as Dylan is a healthy weight. I am also giving them dentasticks to get them chewing more and prevent any further gum disease/ dental issues. 

Lucy, Dylan and Harley

Vet Trip Number 2

So Harley and Dylan have been there usual lazy selves. Watching TV, barking along at any animals on. They are 2 crazy boys who just love cuddles and any attention they can get. 

Today I took them to the vets for a checkup and to get their vaccinations done. Dylan behaved so well and didn't even welp when he was injected. Harley on the other hand screeched when they tried to take his bandage off and even squealed at the spray they put on to take it off. The vet told me he didn't like jabs as she had learnt before so took him in the back to do his jab to not associate me with pain. Apparently he was good but he is just a little wimp. 


They will need their second vaccinations in a couple of weeks but hopefully by then they will have gone to a new home. They were both in the Examiner today which will hopefully give them a better chance of finding a home. When the time does come I do hope they get rehomed together because as much as I think they could live in different homes I feel they'd be better together. 


I would also like to say RIP to Joel, one of the lethal white puppies I mentioned a couple of months back. The poor little boy had such a short life but I'm so happy that Lee and the rescue gave him and his brother and sister a chance at life because without them they'd have all been put down. I guess this is more of a reason to stop this wrong breeding. Please visit 
http://lethalwhitesuk.webs.com/ to learn more on this condition and raise awareness on it.


Lucy, Harley and Dylan x

The Vet Trip

So both boys went to the vets yesterday. They had a full dental each and Harley got castrated. Other than Harley being a little sore down below both are doing fine after a good sleep last night. Dylan has had one of his back teeth removed and Harley has had his 2 front teeth removed. Along with this both boys were microchipped. 


Harley is such a bossy little boy, he has what I call little man syndrome, where he thinks he's much bigger than what he his. He can get slightly jealous of not only Sally but also of Dylan. He will growl at Sally if she tries to jump up at me but Sally is too used to dogs in the house now and just ignores him. 


Both boys are the cutest first thing in the morning. They sleep nicely in bed all night then once your awake they come and give you the biggest cuddles and kisses. They are at their most energetic first thing in the morning and that is one of their best features. 


Harley and Dylan are booked in for a check up on Wednesday and to get their first vaccinations. 


Lucy, Harley and Dylan x

All Trimmed and Beautiful

Sorry about the late post again... I blame work haha. So on Wednesday Harley and Dylan went to get groomed by Rebecca. I'm not going to lie Harley hated it. He screamed like a baby having his feet clipped. And Dylan wasn't a big fan either. Due to Harleys hair being knotted he's had to be all shaved, however he does look more like a poodle now with his clipped face and beautiful bushy ears. Dylan has had a lamb trim and looks so cute its unbelievable. His tail has being completely shaved now however it did start like this with just a tuft at the end, we think this may have been done at the vets when he had an anal infection. It doesn't look so bad though and they both look so much more attractive now. So hopefully this will mean they'll get some viewings. 


This brings me to the point of their new owners. They need to realise these two will need to go to groomers regularly and this is not cheap so you must factor in this cost if your considering these two. They need to get used to their feet being clipped even if they do scream, this will stop over time but as they're feet have previously being left they hate it. 


Yesterday they had some more pictures taken of them looking all pretty which are now on the website. 

Anyway at the moment the house is nice and quiet while the 2 of them are at the vets getting the full works - vaccinations, dental, neutering Harley and microchipping them. 

Lucy x