Mr Darcy (a.k.a Spike)

Mr Darcy has now been rehomed !!

Well what can I say Helen says that I am totally gorgeous.

I am just over 5 months old and my Mum was half Shar Pei and my Dad part Boxer.

I don’t have the wrinkles that come from my Mum’s side of the family and am very pleased about this as I wouldn’t like to look too old too early.

I love other dogs and people and am enthusiastic and bouncy still very much a puppy in my thinking so I may be best with slightly older children that I won’t knock over in my excitement at meeting them.

I sit politely for my treats, settle down quietly at night and am clean.

Someone who has the time for a good walk a day would be ideal as I have lots of energy.

Missy

Missy has now been rehomed !!

progress update from Bonnie:
This is Missy and she is georgous and sweet natured
She is a 1 year old black and white collie mix female, good off the lead and loves playing with the other dogs we come across on our walks.
She loves the little river in the forest and craves catching her ball.
Missy loves cuddles and is very healthy and has a lovely shiny coat she is submissive and even asks to go outside if she needs the toilet.
I have had no problems having her she is a blessing and will make a family very happy.
I hope she finds a good home. In the meantime I am enjoying spending lots of time with her.

Ralph (a.k.a Fred), Feebee, Betty and Ellie !!

progress update on Fred (a.k.a. Ralph): 13th Mar 10

Hi Helen,

I thought it was about time I gave you an update on Fred, now known as Ralph. Please could you forward this to Angela as I have completely miss placed her email address and let her know she can email me directly if she wants more contact.

Well, when I first saw Fred, Feebie and Betty on line I originally wanted a bitch (as I already had an 8yr old dog ) and thought that Feebie and Betty were gorgeous and therefore didn’t consider Fred as an option. I arranged to have a visit and when Angela welcomed me and Neil in we immediately looked at the girls, picking them up for cuddles, trying to decide which one we wanted to re-home. Half way through the visit I noticed little Fred curled up at my feet, each time I moved my feet he would get up, follow me and lay back down at my feet. I bent down to stroke him and he jumped into my arms and nestled into me, I cradled him on his back like a baby and he was completely relaxed and promptly nodded off. At this point Angela said she thought Fred had chosen me to be his mum. I was worried about how easy it would be to integrate two boys but Angela assured me they would be fine and so the decision was made, Fred moved in 3 days later.

Since he moved in he has been an absolute joy and Angela was of course correct, he is a little bit of a mummy’s boy but has fitted in well with our lives and with Toby’s. He was initially incredibly sick each time he went in the car but quickly grew out of this and now enjoys the variety of walks the New Forest has to offer. Toby, my 8yr old border collie loves him from afar and has helped with Fred’s training by showing him a few moves. Fred has a remarkable capacity to learn, his attention span is phenomenal and at 5 months he has a large repertoire of tricks and commands he understands, I can’t wait to get him into agility and or fly-ball as he is super quick on his incredibly long legs as well.

He is the most loving little thing I have ever met and he has such an endearing little nature, I would never have another dog that didn’t choose me.
Thanks Angela and DAWG Dogs.

April

progress update: 9th Jan 10

Fred, Feebee, Betty and Ellie

have now all been rehomed !!

Betty

Hi everyone,

I hope you all had a great Christmas and new year. I had my first taste of Christmas with my foster family which was lots of fun, we all opened our presents which were hidden under the tree, we then went down the beach and ran around chasing each other. Once we got home there was even more presents from friends and family for us 2 open, we then had Christmas dinner where I got my first taste of human food (I really enjoyed the turkey and gravy). So as you can see I’m doing fine. Going out for walks is now one of my favorite things to do, and I am proud to say that I have great recall of lead and walk nicely on a harness and lead, although I’m still a little unsure around lorries and cars so it helps me to have another calm dog by my side. My foster family tell me every day how beautiful and special I am, and they keep saying the words loyal and loving, it makes them smile so I think they are good words. My foster mum thinks it would be best for me to be homed with an older child and she strongly thinks that an other dog would be best for me, as I have never been on my own and I’m so happy to have my friends boz sprocket and wish to play with. So if you think I’m the dog for you then please call Helen and come and meet me .You know you want to.

Have a great new year.
Betty[boo] x

progress update: 13th Dec 09

Fred, Feebee and Ellie have now been rehomed !!

progress update from Angela: 6th Dec 09

Hi everyone. I thought it was time for an update on the collie pups that I have.

Fred

Fred is the only boy in the bunch, and he is a right little star. He has grown in personality over these past few weeks. He is a very affectionate little boy who enjoys tummy rubs and cuddles as much as he loves his food. Fred loves to interact with his sisters as well as all my dogs and of course any human. He is now 10 weeks old and is ready to go to his new home .

Feebee

Feebee has come on in leaps and bounds and is the joker of the bunch. She is always the first to try anything new. She is a fabulous little girl and will steal anyone’s heart. She does the funniest little dance and bark when she thinks I’m taking too long to get her food but will then sit nicely and wait until its put down for her. Feebee is 10 weeks old now and is ready for her new home

Betty

Betty is the quietest of the bunch, it has taken her the longest to accept that we only want to love and look after her. She is a very gentle pup and would suit a quieter home where she will continue to grow in confidence. Betty loves to play with all the dogs and so maybe another dog to help show her the way would be help for her. She does enjoy cuddles and will play ball with you. Betty is 10 weeks old and is ready for her new home.

As you can read all of the pups are doing great they have come on a long way from the frightened bundles that I picked up from Helen a couple of weeks ago.

Ellie the fourth pup has already gone to her new home and is doing just fine.

All three pups are clean throughout the night and are nearly house trained in the day so come on guys who’s next ??

If you think any of these pups are for you then give Helen a call and don’t miss out on lots of love and kisses as they have so much to give.

Angela

Murray

Murray has now been rehomed !

Murray is a 1 1/2 year old Collie Mix and as you can see from the photos, he is a very attractive looking young man!
He seems fine with other dogs, settles in his crate at night and just loves to play with a tennis ball (which is why he is called Murray after our Andy!).
Think he would be great at flyball or agility.
Ideal young dog past the puppy stage but lots of fun.
Thumbs up from Ozzie although he would like some of his tennis balls back please Murray!!

Jane and Ozzie X

Puppy Party on Wednesday !!

Pets at Home at Branksome, Parkstone are holding a puppy party for puppies and owners to meet and socialise.

Angela and Daryl from DAWGdogs along with staff from Pets at Home will be there to give advice on training, food and anything else that you may want to get help with.

This will held on the Wed the 17th March at 6.00 pm.

Pets at Home will have a goodie bag for all puppies that join us!

Jack ( a.k.a Toby )

progress update: Feb 10

Hi Helen

Just an update about Jack.
As you can see from the photos Jack has settled in really well.
He has turned out to be an absolute sweetheart and everybody loves him and he seems to love everybody too (even the vet!!).
He’s full of beans and races around like a puppy and has decided that the sofa is now his and has his afternoon nap sprawled out legswise!
Hope you like the photos

The Day family!

Tara

Tara has been rehomed

progress update

Tara has really made herself a member of the family. If we aren’t careful we find a large black hot water bottle joins us in bed in the morning!

She and our 15 year old dog, Crackers, are great friends. They curl up together on a bean bag (if there’s room).

She has made lots of new friends in the New Forest: She has met everything from Jack Russells to St Bernards. The ground is now very boggy in places. There are some huge dew ponds. It doesn’t bother Tara. She ploughs through it all. Mind you, she doesn’t like going out in the rain, unless she’s going for a walk!

She had a few social visits to the vet, before she was identichipped. She was particularly popular with the nurse who loves Labradors and the nurse who loves Staffies! Now she can look forward to spaying in April…

Bob

progress update: 31st Jan 10

You and Debbie will be pleased to hear that Tara has quickly made herself at home. She was very keen to fit into our routines. She has found her favourite chair and now feels secure enough to stay in it when we are in other rooms.

She has a new, huge bed. Mind you, we found her joining us under the quilt on her first night!

She thinks that Crackers (our small black & tan mongrel) is lovely. As you know, she is in the height of her season, so keeps offering herself to the poor old chap (he’s a neutered 15!).

She also loves our five year old son. She likes to curl up in the chair with him in the evening. They are great friends. She first met him outside the school gates. Another mother was in tears when she saw his delighted reaction.

She has been introduced to walking in the New Forest. She is very keen to get a move on. A walk that used to last 1 hour only took 45 minutes. Extensions to our routes are required! She learns fast. Despite warnings, she walked too close to a New forest Pony. She jumped away as it tried to give her a kick. She now gives them a wide berth.

Thank you for introducing us. She’s a wonderful dog.

Bob & Lisa Fleming