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Russ · 13-04-2014, 15:02

2nd happy post of the day...

For about a year I've been thinking about getting a dog. I've had them as I grew up but never had one as 'my dog' and I knew it shouldn't be a case of "I want so I'll have": whereas I could get a dog, equally it would be getting a home so it had to be right on both sides. Recent circumstances meant my interest increased and after doing a lot of research I figured the best idea would be to get a rescued dog. I'd be giving it a home plus the organisations that do this would arrange all the necessary checks to ensure I, my home and circumstances would be right for a dog.

I went along to my local Dogs Trust a few times recently and whereas all the ones they had were nice we weren't able to come up with a perfect match. I then got in touch with the RSPCA and went along to one of their re-homing centres, had a chat about what I was looking for and we ended up with a shortlist of 3 dogs I liked. I told the staff that one of the reasons I wanted a dog was to come out on my runs and as I do anything up to 14 miles I needed a breed that was known for fitness and obviously would need to be fairly young too.

The RSPCA lady brought in an 18 month old Border Collie and I instantly knew he was the one we needed. He was quite nervous at first which they advised us of but she told us once he's checked you out and realised you're not a threat he gets very affectionate, and she was right. We sorted out the paperwork and we were told due to his nervousness we would need to attend 5 'socialising' visits where we get to know each other in different types of settings which also means the transition from living at the kennels to my home would be less stressful. I've had 2 already (the second being today) but within 5 minutes of the first one he was all over me - the handler even joked that I hadn't chosen him, he had chosen me.

He's extremely energetic (coming out on a run will help there) and exuberant but very 'scatty' as Collies tend to be and although he's quite obedient I will need to focus and channel his energy so it doesn't become a problem. As such the RSPCA have arranged training lessons.

Anyway we're due to collect him after Easter and I can't wait

If you're thinking of getting a pet then going somewhere like the RSPCA or Dogs Trust is an excellent way to do some good plus you'll save money too. They also stay in touch to make sure everything is ok and give loads of advice and support if needed.

13-04-2014, 15:02	#7901
Russ cf.mega poster Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Half in the corporeal, half in the etheral Posts: 37,181	Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4 2nd happy post of the day... For about a year I've been thinking about getting a dog. I've had them as I grew up but never had one as 'my dog' and I knew it shouldn't be a case of "I want so I'll have": whereas I could get a dog, equally it would be getting a home so it had to be right on both sides. Recent circumstances meant my interest increased and after doing a lot of research I figured the best idea would be to get a rescued dog. I'd be giving it a home plus the organisations that do this would arrange all the necessary checks to ensure I, my home and circumstances would be right for a dog. I went along to my local Dogs Trust a few times recently and whereas all the ones they had were nice we weren't able to come up with a perfect match. I then got in touch with the RSPCA and went along to one of their re-homing centres, had a chat about what I was looking for and we ended up with a shortlist of 3 dogs I liked. I told the staff that one of the reasons I wanted a dog was to come out on my runs and as I do anything up to 14 miles I needed a breed that was known for fitness and obviously would need to be fairly young too. The RSPCA lady brought in an 18 month old Border Collie and I instantly knew he was the one we needed. He was quite nervous at first which they advised us of but she told us once he's checked you out and realised you're not a threat he gets very affectionate, and she was right. We sorted out the paperwork and we were told due to his nervousness we would need to attend 5 'socialising' visits where we get to know each other in different types of settings which also means the transition from living at the kennels to my home would be less stressful. I've had 2 already (the second being today) but within 5 minutes of the first one he was all over me - the handler even joked that I hadn't chosen him, he had chosen me. He's extremely energetic (coming out on a run will help there) and exuberant but very 'scatty' as Collies tend to be and although he's quite obedient I will need to focus and channel his energy so it doesn't become a problem. As such the RSPCA have arranged training lessons. Anyway we're due to collect him after Easter and I can't wait If you're thinking of getting a pet then going somewhere like the RSPCA or Dogs Trust is an excellent way to do some good plus you'll save money too. They also stay in touch to make sure everything is ok and give loads of advice and support if needed. __________________ From Jim Cornette: “Ty, Fy, bye”