Happy Hounds

Since it opened in 1999, hundreds of dogs have passed through the kennels doors and have gone on to wonderful new homes and families. On this page you will see some of those lucky dogs in their forever homes, and hear how they've settled in and how they've enriched their new families' lives.

Blaze >> Posted: 16th February 2010 Hello girls! These pictures were taken by a woman that attends my class at Camperdown park, she was catching all the dogs playing at the end, and caught Blaze in action. He is TOO friendly now and wants to play with EVERYONE! Making up for lost time?!? Well it seems Blaze may have a new home! Steve has had German Shepherds for years, and is such a soft touch, he loves nothing better than cuddling up with one - not your average 'German Shepherd guy'. His wife wanted a yorkie, so he hasn't had a big dog around for years, but now the little one is 14 and not able to walk far any longer, he said it is his turn. He just loved Blaze as soon as he met him and Blaze liked his food! I had tears streaming down my face yesterday, as I walked away, thinking of all that we have been through in these last months, what a special dog. I know he needs somewhere more calm than all the comings and goings at our place, and he doesn't really like to share me with the other dogs. But I will always hold a nook of my heart that one! One last thing. This week I got a call out about a 3 year old german shepherd, Max, who the couple had adopted from a family who said their newborn was allergic. However they had only had the dog 3 months, and she was already pregnant when they took him on? Anyway the new owners took him on, not realising that he has severe people and dog aggression. He has bitten me twice, and Lorraine once, and they are now terrified, after only having him for two weeks. I went to see them on Thursday, and took Blaze with me. I met Max, and the same thing as Blaze originally did, launching up, lots of barking at me. I ignored him and asked for the lead, and he was calmer away from his new owners. When he met Blaze he launched at him barking and snarling, Blaze turned away and looked at me with a ''what's his problem?'' look. Within about 10 mins I had Max calm, and walked them both together, and then into their house. Max went in a huge huff, he was very confused. I was so proud of Blaze, imagine, the dog that was going to be put to sleep, HELPING another aggressive dog! Anyway, after that Max met us at the park on saturday afternoon, but he was very very stressed out, so I suggested I take him home to work on his trust issues. I really think that he feels he has to look after the world, and his people. He recongnised Blaze again, and that is what helped him get in my van. He too has been fine with the dogs here (avoiding), but he is very very scared of me. I am leaving him too it, eventually he will get hungry and come looking for me! How are things over with you guys? Hope you are having lots of successful rehomings? Best Wishes, Jess and Pack.
>> Posted: 14th February 2010 This is a wee Maltese who has gone to stay with another 3 of our dogs a wee Chihuahua a wee Yorkie and a Border Collie who was scared witless and you want to see them all now, well you can see them in the photo's how happy are they. Can't thank their Mum enough for all the time and effort she has put in.Plus she had two BC and now has two gorgeous kittens.
Oscar, Foley, Blaize, Eddie, Cooper & Finn >> Posted: 13th February 2010 This is Lindsay back for a visit with Oscar Foley and wee Blaize and then Eddie Cooper and Finn her latest addition who are second chancers.Lindsay does obedience and agility with most of her dogs.Then one of Finn on his own he felt he needed to have a lie down. It was lovely to see them all.
Ollie & Polo >> Posted: 13th February 2010 Hi Ena Ollie doing really well now. Went back to walking the two dogs seperately so Ollie saw us as pack leaders and not Polo. Ollie walking so well at heel. Now obeys sit,down,stay,heel,drop,come and paw. Took both dogs over to park this morning together. Ollie's first time off leash. He did brilliantly even with other dogs as distraction. Met my brother with Molly and Harvey (could hear Harvey before we could see him! Typical Bassett Hound!) The four of them had a great time. Ollie's retriever skills are amazing. Has had second obedience class, my wife reports that the other dog owners appear nervous of him but he is so well behaved! Their problem I guess! Here's a couple of photos I took this morning. He just keeps getting bigger and bigger. Caroline is planning on dropping in soon to see you with Ollie and Polo. He is also getting less anxious in the car. We have been taking him on very short trips in the car and increasing the time gradually. Sometimes I need to listen to my own advice that I give clients! Am desperately trying to convince Caroline about your 14 month old lab/rott cross to increase our pack...............................I think she needs a wee "out of the blue" phone call from you....heee heee Kind regards Ewan
Jake >> Posted: 11th February 2010 This is Jake back for a visit with his folks who just dote on him, he is a lovely big lad and so so friendly.
Tori >> Posted: 11th February 2010 This is Tori one of Jess's pups back for a visit, she is gorgeous , that's her a year old now, my how time flies.
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