I've been extremely busy the past few weeks and pretty drawn out and exhausted so when I haven't been at work I've pretty much been sleeping on the sofa or being very lazy. I'd say I don't have much to update on but truthfully I do!
The other week Rosie was cat tested and even though shes a hound dog she was brilliant with the cat, she was a little curious until the cat swiped her then she went in hiding so it was all looking up to rehoming Rosie to a home with a cat. Rosie had a viewing with a family where everyone seemed to fall in love with her however a few days later we found out they weren't going to adopt due to family circumstances. So we were back at square one looking at rehoming our Rosie.
Until last week when an older couple contacted about rehoming Rosie as a friend for their 12 year old medium crossbreed. They live by the beach and the lady is retired so home all the time to spend with her. They have a camper van where they go travelling across the country taking their dogs with them so I know all the time is going to be put into her. On top of that they have a 6ft enclosed secure garden so its just what we wanted. So yes after a visit of course they adopted her!! I even had a phone call the same evening saying she was following her new owner around everywhere and although a little lost I'm sure she'll settle fine and I will try visit when I go to see my mum as they are only a half hour drive.
Rosie made a huge impact in our house, at times she did our head in but she did it in such a loving way you had to laugh and then cuddle her. She is a stunning dog and deserved the best home that she eventually got :) So for now we are empty, just me and the terrierists :)
10 February 2015
8 January 2015
What are we Looking For?
So since the last time I posted two people have raised interest in Rosie, unfortunately neither were suitable or felt they were right for her, so thought I'd do this quick post on what we're looking for in a home for Rosie.
Rosie is a foxhound, which maybe something people need to take into consideration before applying to her. There isn't much information on foxhounds on the internet, but one thing that is said is that they 'aren't suitable as pets'. Personally I feel this can't be said about Rosie, maybe thats because she's a bit older and her more energetic days are over. Really Rosie is a full on couch potato. She loves relaxing on the sofa and giving cuddles so she really is looking for a home where she will be treat as a pet. Her breed does mean she will use her nose and if she catches a scent there is a potential for her to run off.
For this reason Rosie needs a home with a high (at least 6ft) securely fenced garden, preferably quite large so she can run and play. For the same reason of her potential prey drive, Rosie can never be let off lead. It would be too much of a risk to her if she did catch scent and ran off as she wouldn't respond to calls if that happened. Her recall isn't brilliant as it is but considerably better than when she first came to us.
I do have a secret love for Rosie and for that reason as well as our strict rehoming process I am waiting for the right home to come along. I don't care if this means I have to say no to several people before the right owner comes along.
Rosie does like having other dogs and if shes been used to working, she will probably feel lonely without them around. However if an owner didn't have a dog it would be okay as long as they rarely left her. She can be left for short periods of time, and likes having the TV on during this time.
Don't think theres much to say, the right home will come along for Rosie... I'm sure of it. For now though she is happily curled up on the armchair, feet twitching away, loving living in a warm house with shelter overhead :)
Rosie is a foxhound, which maybe something people need to take into consideration before applying to her. There isn't much information on foxhounds on the internet, but one thing that is said is that they 'aren't suitable as pets'. Personally I feel this can't be said about Rosie, maybe thats because she's a bit older and her more energetic days are over. Really Rosie is a full on couch potato. She loves relaxing on the sofa and giving cuddles so she really is looking for a home where she will be treat as a pet. Her breed does mean she will use her nose and if she catches a scent there is a potential for her to run off.
For this reason Rosie needs a home with a high (at least 6ft) securely fenced garden, preferably quite large so she can run and play. For the same reason of her potential prey drive, Rosie can never be let off lead. It would be too much of a risk to her if she did catch scent and ran off as she wouldn't respond to calls if that happened. Her recall isn't brilliant as it is but considerably better than when she first came to us.
I do have a secret love for Rosie and for that reason as well as our strict rehoming process I am waiting for the right home to come along. I don't care if this means I have to say no to several people before the right owner comes along.
Rosie does like having other dogs and if shes been used to working, she will probably feel lonely without them around. However if an owner didn't have a dog it would be okay as long as they rarely left her. She can be left for short periods of time, and likes having the TV on during this time.
Don't think theres much to say, the right home will come along for Rosie... I'm sure of it. For now though she is happily curled up on the armchair, feet twitching away, loving living in a warm house with shelter overhead :)
2 January 2015
Happy New Year
Firstly I'd like to apologise for my lack of postings over the past month. The rescue is often very quiet over the Christmas period in terms of rehoming and we all had a small break over Christmas meaning phone calls have not been answered unless its an emergency. A few dogs will be moving on to their new homes for the new year. Unfortunately Rosie is still with us with nobody registering interest in adopting her. New year new home for Rosie we hope.
We all had a lovely Christmas here, Rosie enjoyed her first Christmas in a home as part of a family. She opened her presents in the morning then enjoyed chewing on her Christmas hoof before going to steal a pigs ear out of everybodies gift bag. She is such a little thief but when she gives you her special mischievous look with a tilted head you can't help but love her.
Boxing day brought snow to West Yorkshire and Rosie absolutely loved it. She was constantly running around the garden trying to play rolling around and digging her nose in the snow. She even thought it would give her the height to attempt to jump the fence again but if she knows shes been watched she won't even try. I kind of hope the New Year brings more snow to see the pure joy on Rosies face when the snow is deep.
We all had a lovely Christmas here, Rosie enjoyed her first Christmas in a home as part of a family. She opened her presents in the morning then enjoyed chewing on her Christmas hoof before going to steal a pigs ear out of everybodies gift bag. She is such a little thief but when she gives you her special mischievous look with a tilted head you can't help but love her.
Boxing day brought snow to West Yorkshire and Rosie absolutely loved it. She was constantly running around the garden trying to play rolling around and digging her nose in the snow. She even thought it would give her the height to attempt to jump the fence again but if she knows shes been watched she won't even try. I kind of hope the New Year brings more snow to see the pure joy on Rosies face when the snow is deep.
Rosie is doing very well on the housetraining front, she now only has accidents when she is left, even for the smallest amount of time which we think is due to stress. Rosie loves to go out now which is a change from when she first came and really is an explorer, sniffing absolutely everywhere. New Year started with a fright for Rosie with her fear of fireworks. It was horrible seeing my sweet foster girl trembling and trying to get behind the sofa she was so scared. Tinks joined her though and tried to sit underneath her so they were scared together. Rosie does amaze me, even though her breed suggests she is a hunting dog Rosie is perfect with other dogs, she will just sniff quietly and if they try to play she lets them. She has only had a go at Binx and Sally once when they were trying to eat under her nose, and I can't say I blame her. She didn't bite, just barked at them to go away. Fingers crossed they have learnt their lesson.
So my last message will be to wish everyone a Happy New Year, and please think could you offer a forever home this year, could you be Rosies forever owner, her forever sofa, her companion and could you have her as your own for the rest of her life
Lucy, Tinks, Mr Binx, Sally and Rosie x
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11 December 2014
Eventful Week
Well no doubt quite a few of you saw on facebook about Rosies little run away so I best start with that. Last Saturday Rosie decided to take herself up and over the fence in the garden to go on her own little walk. My dad was in the garden and took his eyes off her for a few minutes, which is all it takes. Since we don't normally have big dogs the back of our garden has a smaller fence of around 5ft. Anyway she took herself off into the fields and dad was out for an hour looking before calling me at work. I am aware someone put on facebook the next day that it was bad how I hadn't informed the rescue but please know as soon as I found out I called Kathy and went straight home to have a look for her myself and to put a post on facebook and Dog Lost. Unfortunately I had no luck and had to go back to work to finish my shift. At 2:30 I got a phone call to tell me a gentleman had Rosie around a 15 minute walk from my house in fields we often walk the dogs so went home from work early to get a wet, mucky and tired dog who was very glad to come back to the home comforts of warmth and food.
I was informed that Rosie was found so quick because Rosie had her tag on with 2 contact numbers and my address on so please please please make sure your dogs are tagged! Rosie is of course microchipped which would mean the vets would be able to inform us but a tag ensured she was never taken to a pound, she was home as soon as I knew. You may be thinking now what to do if you lose your dog? Call all local dog pounds, vets and inform anyone you may see walking their dogs of your lost dog. Contact the microchip company and get your dog on Dog Lost with plenty of details. Post your dog all over facebook, the best group I know of is Yorkshire Animals Lost and Found but obviously post on all your local selling places etc too. Speed is everything and obviously go out looking with plenty of smelly treats. Put a smelly dog blanket on your washing line outside so they can find their way home and your dog will be found... trust me!
So on to a positive note Rosie is home safe and sound. She is none the worse for her adventures, she just had a few scratches and was a bit hungry. Rosie is getting so much better in the house, she has had one accident in the past few days so we are very proud of her! She can now be left longer than 2 hours without having an accident too so the improvements shes made is amazing. This isn't too say in a new home Rosie will not have accidents for the first 2 weeks, every dog takes time to adapt so people do need to know that... not just with Rosie but with any new rescue dog. Rosie will obviously need a home with very high fencing to prevent any more runaway missions but other than that Rosie will love the simple life.
I was informed that Rosie was found so quick because Rosie had her tag on with 2 contact numbers and my address on so please please please make sure your dogs are tagged! Rosie is of course microchipped which would mean the vets would be able to inform us but a tag ensured she was never taken to a pound, she was home as soon as I knew. You may be thinking now what to do if you lose your dog? Call all local dog pounds, vets and inform anyone you may see walking their dogs of your lost dog. Contact the microchip company and get your dog on Dog Lost with plenty of details. Post your dog all over facebook, the best group I know of is Yorkshire Animals Lost and Found but obviously post on all your local selling places etc too. Speed is everything and obviously go out looking with plenty of smelly treats. Put a smelly dog blanket on your washing line outside so they can find their way home and your dog will be found... trust me!
So on to a positive note Rosie is home safe and sound. She is none the worse for her adventures, she just had a few scratches and was a bit hungry. Rosie is getting so much better in the house, she has had one accident in the past few days so we are very proud of her! She can now be left longer than 2 hours without having an accident too so the improvements shes made is amazing. This isn't too say in a new home Rosie will not have accidents for the first 2 weeks, every dog takes time to adapt so people do need to know that... not just with Rosie but with any new rescue dog. Rosie will obviously need a home with very high fencing to prevent any more runaway missions but other than that Rosie will love the simple life.
House Living
Meant to post this on the 28th November but it went as a draft instead :/
For a dog who has only ever known kennel life Rosie is getting much better living inside. Houetraining was proving difficult at first but now she is getting the hang of it and knows to go for a wee when shes outside. Occasionally she still does have the odd accident but its just a case of keeping a careful eye on her. She will normally have an accident if left which could be a part of separation anxiety. Rosie is also a scrounger and loves to pinch food. So far shes had all my threes tea, fish food and likes to help herself to food in the biscuit bin.
Rosie does not like loud noises and doesn't like being outside if traffic is going past. She dislikes fireworks and will not go outside at all if she has heard them at night. She is a very loving dog though, loves it when you first come downstairs in the morning and gives very big cuddles. She is a quiet dog needing the quiet life though. Plenty of love and attention and someone around most of the time. I know it is a long shot but it would be amazing if Rosie got her forever home before Christmas. If not, the advent calendar is full of treats for four dogs including Rosie and I will get her a special treat bag to open on Christmas day. Rosie is not into toys, she doesn't really understand what to do with them but squeaks do get her attention and she loves cardboard boxes.
Rosie did have some proper photos done and as you can see she is a very beautiful dog
For a dog who has only ever known kennel life Rosie is getting much better living inside. Houetraining was proving difficult at first but now she is getting the hang of it and knows to go for a wee when shes outside. Occasionally she still does have the odd accident but its just a case of keeping a careful eye on her. She will normally have an accident if left which could be a part of separation anxiety. Rosie is also a scrounger and loves to pinch food. So far shes had all my threes tea, fish food and likes to help herself to food in the biscuit bin.
Rosie does not like loud noises and doesn't like being outside if traffic is going past. She dislikes fireworks and will not go outside at all if she has heard them at night. She is a very loving dog though, loves it when you first come downstairs in the morning and gives very big cuddles. She is a quiet dog needing the quiet life though. Plenty of love and attention and someone around most of the time. I know it is a long shot but it would be amazing if Rosie got her forever home before Christmas. If not, the advent calendar is full of treats for four dogs including Rosie and I will get her a special treat bag to open on Christmas day. Rosie is not into toys, she doesn't really understand what to do with them but squeaks do get her attention and she loves cardboard boxes.
Rosie did have some proper photos done and as you can see she is a very beautiful dog
15 November 2014
Guess what?
Well guess I should finally get around to posting the good news. After her viewing the last time I posted Candy was rehomed. Her newly retired owners have plenty of experience about dogs and have a jack russel friend so were perfect for her. We all miss her lively attitude in the house but I've spoken to her new owners and shes settled in brilliantly. Been on plenty of off lead walks and interacted with new dogs off lead which I'm happy with.
We do have a new dog, I'm really too tired to post full details though so will copy the email I sent to Kathy. She is a 10 year old Welsh Foxhound and an absolute darling! She really is the sweetest dog needing a loving retirement home.
Rosie spends most of her time curled in bed, looking out of the window and watching the world go by. She would suit a quiet retirement home where she will be given all the love she deserves. Rosie has seen children on walks and has not being bothered by them but I think she'd find it a bit too much living with them. Visiting children would be fine. Rosie loves being on the furniture and likes to surf worktops, so she needs owners who will be observant of this and make sure the kitchen is blocked off from her. Owners can not be houseproud with Rosie! Rosie just needs time and training on the accident front and lots of love and cuddles. She'd be best with a securely fenced garden.
We do have a new dog, I'm really too tired to post full details though so will copy the email I sent to Kathy. She is a 10 year old Welsh Foxhound and an absolute darling! She really is the sweetest dog needing a loving retirement home.
Rosie is not 100% housetrained but we are working on it however I do think it will take some time. Rosie is a quiet dog and very easy to live with. She is good on the lead and does not pull at all, she does get a bit tired on her walks so only needs a couple of short walks a day. Rosie is quite a loving dog, she likes to sneakily jump up and place her big paws on your chest when your trying to do something. She loves lots of cuddles and strokes but isn't in your face about it.She is very gentle and even when she jumps up she does it so gently, she just lets her presence be known. Rosie does not have an aggressive bone in her body and will let anybody go near her and take her food off her. She is brilliant with the other dogs, she just ignores them and doesn't care when they try steal her food. She is starting to come out of her shell and every so often she will prance around trying to play but I don't think she really knows what to do.
Rosie spends most of her time curled in bed, looking out of the window and watching the world go by. She would suit a quiet retirement home where she will be given all the love she deserves. Rosie has seen children on walks and has not being bothered by them but I think she'd find it a bit too much living with them. Visiting children would be fine. Rosie loves being on the furniture and likes to surf worktops, so she needs owners who will be observant of this and make sure the kitchen is blocked off from her. Owners can not be houseproud with Rosie! Rosie just needs time and training on the accident front and lots of love and cuddles. She'd be best with a securely fenced garden.
Rosie has never lived in a home so she is just getting used to home life and it could take some time to housetrain her, unfortunately I think that will make her hard to rehome but she'll be here as long as she needs to be.
4 November 2014
No Change Here
It is very hard to update when I have little to say. Candy is still here and doing well, I don't know what else to add about her except what a brilliant dog she is. I find it very hard when people ask me her difficult traits what to say because I have seen past them. Seen past the pulling on the lead and barking at other dogs. Seen past her trying to chase small furries on the street. I just hope someone else can do the same because for her bad traits, Candy has twice as many better traits. Things I just can't see past... the snuggles she gives, her curling up next to the other dogs, her patting you when she wants attention, her squidgy face etc. etc.
On to some good news Candy does have a viewing later today with an ex foster for the rescue who clearly knows all about dogs and would love another playful active dog to be a friend for her jack russel. So fingers crossed they see all her good traits and bypass the bad ones. No dog is perfect but thats what gives them their character and personality :)
On to some good news Candy does have a viewing later today with an ex foster for the rescue who clearly knows all about dogs and would love another playful active dog to be a friend for her jack russel. So fingers crossed they see all her good traits and bypass the bad ones. No dog is perfect but thats what gives them their character and personality :)
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