progress update: 20th July
Sammy will be going to his new home tomorrow!
progress update: 1st July
Thanks to Claire for this update!
You were absolutely spot on about Sammy needing to be around another dog!
His personality changed completely when we brought him back to be with the boys again.
He was quite nervous but he has been affectionate and enjoys being stroked and tickled.
He ate well when he was left alone with no distractions.
He thinks men (well Mark) are lost sheep that need to be rounded up!
Unfortunately he didn’t take advantage of the garden & the nice weather this weekend.
The big wide world was a bit much for him especially as it was windy.
He would make a few brave attempts to go outside but frequently returned to the safety of the crate and was happy to stay there or keep me company in the lounge.
He did have an extremely brave moment on sunday morning when he chased up the garden and back into the house three times in succession the look on his face was hilarious!
Considering his dislike of going outside he was clean in the house.
I have never known a dog hold on so long between calls of nature without an accident.
What has he been used to? we ask ourselves!
I don’t think he knows what to make of dog toys.
The ball I left around for him got a few funny looks but his curiosity must have got the better of him because I later found it in his bed.
He went off it again when he sat on it and it let out a long loud squeak!.
The football also got some attention when he thought I wasn’t looking but given his nervous disposition I removed it just in time to stop him popping it!
Instead he made his own fun by ripping up the newspaper I had put out in case of accidents.
He was delighted when I presented him with his very own cardboard tube and a small box to destroy.
I’ve just finished picking up the bits! (I think he’s into recycling or paper mache)
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Sammy ( centre front ), Flash ( bottom left ), Harley ( top right )
Sammy is about a year old and very affectionate.
He will make a very loyal companion.
He was kept in a very small pen with another puppy for most of his life.
His only contact with people was when he was fed.
As he was not socialised as a puppy he has taken a long time to trust people and get used to new surroundings and everyday objects.
He was very unsure of himself when he was out of his familiar surroundings.
He has made great progress and is beginning to show his real character.
He loves his walks and is very good with other dogs.
He needs a home where there is another dog as he has always been with one and it will give him the confidence that he lacks.
SWAP team have received this very urgent appeal for sweet ‘Dolly’ who was found emaciated and starving and is in need of urgent veterinary care and is also looking for a loving forever home in the UK.