Hens@HalfMoonLane Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 (edited) We're getting a dog on Saturday , Rolo, we met her on Saturday she's gorgeous. Shes on the second row, third from the left, tan with a pink collar. She'll fill the big hole our last dog left last summer. Not sure what she'll make of the chickens though! http://www.yorkshirerosedogrescue.co.uk/needingahome.htm Edited February 9, 2012 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Oooh everyone's getting doggies!! I've had mine 2 days ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Oh she is lovely, has such a longing look in her eyes which I am sure will change to happy when she comes home to you. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 How exciting! With a little patience, I'm sure she will be fine with the chickens, because they were there first and she'll see them as part of her new pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hens@HalfMoonLane Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 I hope so Mum, our last dog would have gladly eaten them. She's currently with a fosterer who's looked after her really well in her own home. She's extremely affectionate, gets and loves loads of cuddles from the fosterer, I think they will both miss each other. Does anyone have a staffy and how is it with the chickens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Awww what a gorgeous little dog, and a big thumbs up for getting a rescue too No idea about staffies and chickens (they are terriers so probably best to proceed with caution) but if she is 1/2 whippet then she'll likely have a strong prey drive. Just best to introduce them carefully and see how she gets on. My little terrierist would still dearly love to eat our chickens 6 months on from getting her...I'm still living in hope that she is going to call a truce at some point (would like to actually be able to enjoy the garden this summer). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Rolo looks lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Awww look at those eyes! She looks gorgeous, congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loumabel Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww what a sweetie. It is a lovely thing you have done by rescuing her and I am sure she will pay you back with lots of love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan08 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 What a lovely expressive face, she looks lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Congratulations, she looks gorgeous . She's a lucky girl . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Ooh, do you think she is home yet We might get some photos Cathy X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hens@HalfMoonLane Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Yes she came today at lunchtime. She's exactly as described - pleasantly surprised at her understanding of basic commands, the owner and fosterer have obviously put some work in with her. Been for a few walks and she's walked past people and dogs on the lead no problem. Given that she's been allowed all her life to sleep in the bedroom we're not expecting she'll enjoy sleeping in the kitchen but the first few nights we'll put a mattress in and stay with her. So overall we're very happy, so far so good. I'll post some photos as soon as I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hens@HalfMoonLane Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Congratulations, she looks gorgeous . She's a lucky girl . She looks a bit like your dog - what type is it? Same colouring and ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Ah well done for rescuing, congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hens@HalfMoonLane Posted May 13, 2012 Author Share Posted May 13, 2012 Thought I'd share an update on how rolo has settled in (now called may) Firstly she is perfect, I can't believe how lucky we have been, she does all the things any dog owner would hope for; good recall, friendly with dogs and people, doesn't get anxious when being left, affectionate, infact mostly the opposite of our last dog. We had a DNA test on her and she came back half staffie, quarter bull bastiff and quarter keshound. The charity yorkshire Rose dog rescue have been great, they have kept in touch and made sure we were ok. I would definitely recommend anyone who lives in the area to consider using them. Were taking her to their dog show in a few weeks and trying her hide and seek skills as she get plenty of practises at home with my son. However she doesn't look like she would be ok with the chickens unfortunately! But all in all we have been blessed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 That's really good news, I'm very happy for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 That's such good news for everyone, glad she has found her forever home and hope it will work out with th chickens one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 I can't get the photo up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 I can't get the photo up Me neither, but I did notice the OP was Feb this year so it is likely the photo has been removed from the website. Would love to see a pic of her though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hens@HalfMoonLane Posted May 15, 2012 Author Share Posted May 15, 2012 Yes the links broken now, shes under the rehomed section but hard to find in the mass of dogs. I have some lovely photos and will post some up when I get some on Flickr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hens@HalfMoonLane Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 A quick update a year on ..... She is so wonderful, perfect, everything you could wish for. A real family dog and great character. If anyone wants to see what she has been getting up to this year she has her own Facebook page May Bell, a tan staffy in sunglasses at the moment, it's not public so send a friend request. I'm such a staffy fan now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Great news! Have you got photos for us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 she has her own Facebook page May Bell, a tan staffy in sunglasses at the moment, it's not public so send a friend request. I've had a go at finding her but she's not showing up - can you give us a location to help the search? I'd love to see how she's doing . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
