BOB'S HOMECOMING TO JACKIE'S THE LONG AWAITED PHOTOS

Aileen · Post by **Aileen** » 08 Oct 2008, 22:35

Here are some photos from Jackie of Bob's homecoming. I'll let her tell her story but what a happy lady she is!!! :D :D

jackiem · Post by **jackiem** » 08 Oct 2008, 23:26

The first picture of Bob is a close up looking as though he was being well behaved in the car (he was far too excited to be well-behaved), another one in the car on the way home, then getting to grips with his new toy in the garden and finally trying his luck with his giant rawhide bone in the kitchen.
My poor daughter who was in the back of the car with Bob is black and blue.
I don't think Bob has been allowed to sit with his previous families as he wanders in then wanders out again, then back in, then back out again. I'm getting dizzy! I'm sure he'll be fine when he understands that he is staying here for good.
He has been occupied with his squeaky chicken all night. His tail hasn't stopped wagging and he has rolled over just long enough for two tummy tickles. Everything he does is at high speed (even the humping which has calmed down a bit now).
I can't begin to describe how happy Bob has made me and Malc already.
Thank you for posting the pictures Aileen.
Jackie
xx

benjiesmum · Post by **benjiesmum** » 09 Oct 2008, 05:27

Oh that's wonderful. What lovely pictures. He looks to be a really handsome chap too. So very pleased for you Jackie. He'll certainly keep you busy. :D :D :D

More pics soon I hope!

Mad Maisie · Post by **Mad Maisie** » 09 Oct 2008, 08:30

:wav: Brilliant!!! :D :D Bob looks lovely. I can just imagine him with his toy

Maisie has just got one of those

Can't wait for further updates!! I'm excited to!!!!

Gill, Meg and Maisie

xxx

triomum · Post by **triomum** » 09 Oct 2008, 09:00

Doggy drool on the back of the car seat - just the way a car should be!!! What a handsome chap - so glad you have found each other and best wishes for many happy years together. Love Julie, Jasper, Nina and Dylan

Gemma T · Post by **Gemma T** » 09 Oct 2008, 09:26

I bet your smile matches his Jackie - and he has an amazing smile!!!!
Gemma xx

Simon · Post by **Simon** » 09 Oct 2008, 12:48

HOw exciting!!!!!!! I see you are bsaed in Staffordshrie Moorlands so not a million miles from me. Maybe when we have our new lab from the rescue we should all meet for a Rescue ramble!

arlyj · Post by **arlyj** » 09 Oct 2008, 12:50

Oh Jackie

:D I am so so happy for you. He looks like a lovely boy.

Congratulations all of you

love Arlynxx

carolb · Post by **carolb** » 09 Oct 2008, 16:50

Bobs one lucky fella! Hope he`s settled down a little though. :D
Carol x.

jackiem · Post by **jackiem** » 09 Oct 2008, 17:29

millie minx wrote:Bobs one lucky fella! Hope he`s settled down a little though. :D
Carol x.

He's been an absolute angel today Carol (oops as I speak he's decided to get happy with his bed blanket again!). Anyway up until now he's been an absolute angel. He didn't disturb us last night, had a mad ten minutes when I first got up this morning, had a short walk (tug-of-war) and then settled into a routine of following me wherever I went complete with chicken or ball. We've also had a few games of fetch which he is quite good at. While I was working he was curled up at my feet and just lifted his head a few times so that I could tickle his ears.
I think he's feeling at home as he barked when the postman delivered the post and when a particularly noisy person walked down the lane so he's obviously protecting his territory.
He was comical while I was printing out my work. He watched every piece of paper coming out of the machine with such a quizical look on his face.

He has the makings of a very well-mannered dog believe it or not. I wouldn't have believed it myself yesterday as he was like a tornado.
We've been for our first training walk session this afternoon which went very well and on the third circuit of our walk the lead was loose. I'll practice with him a few more times until he knows that it is me who is leading the walks, not him and then we can concentrate on his "vocal" habit. Meanwhile I'm avoiding things which may detract from getting the walking bit into his head.
He seems to be quite intelligent so I don't think we'll have too much trouble and I've pmd John to ask his advice too.
Hope you get fixed up with your new friend soon Simon.

Jackie

Glenys · Post by **Glenys** » 09 Oct 2008, 17:37

Great news Jackie ,he has been out in the car with Carol aka Minnie minx who dog walks the rescue dogs maybe he was confused yesterday and did not realsie this was his new home with you.
In another week you will feel he has been there forever xx

rona@noel Houghton · Post by **rona@noel Houghton** » 09 Oct 2008, 18:41

Hi Jackie, so pleased you have a new dog,he looks really happy. we also have adopted a rescue from st helens called would you believe Max, but I do keep calling him Pugs. will post a photo of him when you have more time.Every happiness to you and Ben. Rona

mitch · Post by **mitch** » 09 Oct 2008, 18:57

Jackie - So pleased to see you have given Bob a loving home following your recent sad loss.

I hope you have many happy years together.

Les

benjiesmum · Post by **benjiesmum** » 09 Oct 2008, 19:14

It sounds like he is settling very well there Jackie. I really am so pleased for you. He sounds wonderful and he will certainly keep you busy. Good dog, Bob! :D

jackiem · Post by **jackiem** » 09 Oct 2008, 19:27

Thank you for all your kind thoughts and good wishes everyone.
Bob is presently busy trying to find out which bit of the house he needs to be in to ensure that he knows what is going on wherever it is happening! So far he has stuck his nose in every cupboard that has been opened (andof course the fridge), he's been down to the cellar with me to do some washing, he's popped upstairs just to check it out and he's presently at the bottom of the stairs watching me but keeping an eye out for Malc who he knows is upstairs. He has even been into the hearth to get a close up view on how to light a coal fire and clean out the ash.
I was warned by Sam that Bob was very nosy!!!
I'll try not to bore you too much with his antics but you can imagine the difference between a very poorly and elderly Max and now BOB!!! He is keeping me busy but that's the way I like to be.
Jackie
xx

BOB'S HOMECOMING TO JACKIE'S THE LONG AWAITED PHOTOS

BOB'S HOMECOMING TO JACKIE'S THE LONG AWAITED PHOTOS

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