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What sort of dog?

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lougle · 03/05/2015 13:10

We're looking to get a dog. We have 3 children (9, 7, 6), a cat (around 6 years old, who lived with a dog in the past but hasn't for around 3 years) and 4 chickens (securely penned).

Our requirements are that it can live happily with the above and will be good with other dogs when on walks.

We live in a fairly rural village, fields & streams within 3 minutes' walk and a 5 minute walk from our village centre. About 10 minutes by car from our local woods.

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PacificDogwood · 08/05/2015 19:44

lougle, what's for ye won't go by ye Grin

My home check was a farce from start to finish (including the home checker 's dog peeing in my hall Shock), they were not that worried about the exact height of my fences or that I had guinea pigs or an unreasonable number of children - they wanted to ensure that I understood what I was getting in to and possible pitfalls of getting a dog who'd never lived in a house before.

Fingers still crossed here.

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lougle · 08/05/2015 19:49

She took photos of two areas of fencing. I said that I am willing to put 6ft panels in there if necessary.

We'll see. You're very wise PacificDogwood - if he's ours, he's ours, and if he's not, then he needs the home that is right for him.

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lougle · 08/05/2015 20:47

I'm not very good at this suspense lark.

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lougle · 09/05/2015 07:07

I haven't heard anything yet. Do you think that's a bad sign?

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lougle · 09/05/2015 08:52

HE'S OURSSSSSS!

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PacificDogwood · 09/05/2015 08:56

Yes!!

Congratulations!
GrinGrinGrin

When is he coming home?

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lougle · 09/05/2015 09:12

He's going on the ferry tonight, then he'll go onto a holding family when he arrives at the other side. We'll drive up to collect him from his stop point about 30 minutes after he arrives.

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PacificDogwood · 09/05/2015 09:20

Wow, they move quick!!

You know you owe us photos, don't you?! GrinWink

Bubble2bubble · 09/05/2015 09:27

I just told him Grin
Trigger says YAY!

What sort of dog?
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lougle · 09/05/2015 09:42

They already had his arrival to the UK date set - I guess he would have gone to a foster home pending rehoming. However, someone pointed him out to me Wink and I applied for him straight away after some thought.

The timing was perfect, I think Grin

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lougle · 09/05/2015 09:43

Just look at that photo - who couldn't fall in love with him??

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Koalafications · 09/05/2015 10:00

How exciting lougle

Lots of photos when he settles in?

MehsMum · 09/05/2015 10:15

Ah, fab.
I'm a sentimental cow. I love these stories.
Have a happy time with your new dog.

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lougle · 09/05/2015 10:50

Lots of photos!

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moosemama · 09/05/2015 17:51

Oh that's fantastic news! I am so, so pleased for you. Grin

Can't wait to see the photos once he's all settled in with you. Smile

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lougle · 09/05/2015 18:37

He's on his way . I did not just spend £75 at Pets at Home. Oh no.

We will meet him at 10.30 am :)

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tabulahrasa · 09/05/2015 18:40

Yay!!!Grin

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lougle · 09/05/2015 18:41

Just think, a week ago I asked for advice, not even knowing of this rescue. 5 days ago I had Trigger pointed out to me and in a whirlwind of emails, questionnaire, phone calls with the rescue and foster mum, videos, photos and homecheck, here we areGrin

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Bubble2bubble · 09/05/2015 18:46

It was meant to be lougle. :)

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lougle · 09/05/2015 18:49

I agree, naturally. Grin

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Bubble2bubble · 09/05/2015 18:53

Now, who else needs me to find them a dog ? Grin

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lougle · 09/05/2015 18:54

Beau looks a darling!

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Bubble2bubble · 09/05/2015 18:57

An absolute sweetheart.
If I was in the market for a pup I would be totally going for Rolo!

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lougle · 09/05/2015 19:04

My Dad is quite taken with Rolo Smile

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PacificDogwood · 09/05/2015 20:28

What's for ye, won't go by ye! Wink. Told you so Grin

Somebody link to Rolo, please? And Beau?

I have a dog (and only had him for 2 weeks) and the rescue is far to far away from us, but I just love looking at lovely dogs Grin