progress update: 16th Mar 09
MY NEW HOME by Jack
Continuation :
I have spent lots more time chasing the squirrels and pigeons, but they all get away.
Daddy took me to a big field today. It was muddy grass, cold and wet but it didn’t worry me. When we got home, Daddy rubbed me down as I was a bit grubby. Wasn’t too pleased with that but it was for my good, so I let him do it. My usual routine now is to play with my rope until I get tired and then a rest on Mum’s lap. Here I get a better view of the garden and the squirrels.
Today was something special. Daddy took me to someone called the “Vet”. She was very kind and gave me some treats. I snapped a bit when she was examining me so I had to have a muzzle put on. Not for long though and she said I was fine. I have to take a tablet when I get home. It’s a worming tablet. Huh ! What are they thinking. I don’t have things like that, but I suppose they have to be sure. It was nice. I didn’t let on that I knew the tablet was inside the piece of cheese.
The next thing I had to experience was being left alone in the house. I stayed in my basket by the front door. The postman came but I left the papers alone, which he put through the door. Daddy was very pleased about that and praised me and gave me a treat.
These pigeons I see off, I wonder how they get up in the air. I always fall back down again when I jump up. Maybe it’s some things they flap up and down. I think they call them wings.
Life is tiring. Must have a snooze
Mum’s Son and his lady friend Clare came today. I barked a bit. Funny, they just ignored me. And then Laurence produced a “little liver treat” so that told me he was OK. Clare just sat so I cautiously went to her. She had some treats too. Wow! What nice people so I know they are alright next time.
Daddy took me to the big field today and when we got near the centre he let me off the lead for the first time since I have been with him. I had a great run around and when Daddy called or whistled , I came back to him. He was very pleased and I knew that the treats were in his pocket. It was cold today and there was this white stuff everywhere on the ground which they call frost. When we got home I was so tired after all my running about that I just lay down for a rest and snooze.
And so time went by. Then I had to see a Vet again to have a rabies vaccination. Dad
and Mum want to take me on holiday to another country. And then came the day to have this vaccination tested. I didn’t quite know what the Vet did. It didn’t hurt. Dad said she needed some blood so I was very good and Dad praised me and gave me a treat.
Sometimes now we go to the woods nearby. We have to get thereby car and I like that. The woods are full of different scents, some of which are strange to me. It’s lovely to rummage in the bushes but I don’t let Dad out of my sight and race after him. I also meet lots of new dog friends.
Now I feel much better and know that this is my home for good. I still bark at people but I’m still just a bit nervous of these strange people. Dad tells me they are good people and he always greets them. When he does this I feel better.
My rabies test is OK and soon I will have my Passport. Wow wow ! I feel quite important.
More in the future.
progress update: 13th Dec
progress update: 29th Nov
MY NEW HOME by Jack
My name is Jack.
I’ve been with several humans since I was born but each time something wasn’t quite right. The Animal Rescue took care of me and my last home was with Debbie. Bob lived there and we played every day. He was bigger than me but we romped together and had fun.
Then after only a week, David and Cathy came to see me. I wagged my tail to show I was pleased to see them and as well I could smell some treats in David’s pocket. He said “sit” so I did, knowing a reward was on the way. They really liked me and I liked them, but then they got up and left and I thought, oh dear, left again.
However, not many days later, they appeared again and David brought me a new harness. I’m sorry that I snapped at David’s hand, but I was a bit nervous and worked up. But David forgave me.
They took me to their car and I jumped in straight away. We had a nice drive to the place where I was officially adopted.
Then we went home and I was allowed to look around the room, and then the garden. I then played with some toys which were generously left to me by the previous doggie who, sadly died after being here for fifteen years.
Then I went for my first walk with David and I tried my best not to pull on the lead and always came back when David stopped and called me. I new there was a treat anyway if I obeyed and I showed him that I knew “sit” and “wait” before crossing a road.
In the evening I played ball and let David or Cathy, who are now called “Daddy and Mum” throw it time and time again. When Daddy said “leave” I let him take it.
I had my food and drink and some biscuits were also put there for me. My new Mum had placed a lovely soft cushion with paws on it, so I curled up for a rest.
I forgot to say, they have a flap in the door to the garden. I haven’t quite got the idea of opening it yet. My Daddy, helps me and I am sure when daylight comes, I will get the hang of it.
When I am good, I get praised and get a treat so I try to be very obedient. And now it was time for my first night here. Mum had made another soft bed for me in the bedroom at the foot of their bed. It was so comfortable so I snuggled down and went to sleep soundly as the light went out.
Tomorrow??? I’ll relate when it comes.
progress update: 7th July
Jack has found a new home, he will be moving in at the weekend!
progress update: 6th July
Jack is staying with Claire this weekend who kindly sent in this update:
Takoda thinks he wore Jack out on friday?
I think Helen must have put new batteries in before I came to pick him up then!
He amused himself for two hours solid with a collection of tennis and squeaky balls.
Thankfully one lost it’s squeak before we lost our minds!
This boy loves toys! As I type he is trying to put a ball on the keyboard.
He doesn’t keep a diary like Dooley, he’s more sporty than academic and is more focused on his ball collection than pondering life.
We walked to Hengistbury Head this morning and took the Wick Ferry across the river and back.
He’s had a little adventure on a boat that he can tell Dooley about when he sees him.
He likes to be in front and pulls a bit if Mark gets ahead of us.
He’s been in a smart new harness to keep him in check!
Here is Jack playing with Takoda,
as you can see he gets on well with other dogs!
