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Keith, the new dog

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jenn Tue 24-Jan-17 18:38:17

Last year I lost my two dogs after 16 years and decided to wait until after Christmas before getting another.
I knew I didn't want the puppy stage so looked at rescue dogs but to be honest I didn't want problems .I wanted a happy dog that was well socialised and I found one!!!
keith is a 17 month old spaniel,german shepherd cross and he is delightful such a happy dog with bags of energy.His last owner didn't have the time for him after a marital breakdown and was so upset at letting him go but knew it was better for him
Today we had an hour in the woods and this afternoon I took him to the stables and walked him over the fields after mucking out.Bath time was a giggle as he kept dropping his toy in the bath for me to throw..my house feels home again.Yes it was cleaner without a dog but my physical and mental health are much improved with one.

glammanana Tue 24-Jan-17 18:43:44

What a lovely inspiring postjenn keith certainly has fallen on all his four paws finding you it sounds like he is full of fun and I bet you have many happy times together,who needs a cleaner home when a doggy cuddle is up for grabs.

whitewave Tue 24-Jan-17 18:45:49

Brilliant!! They are such fun and lovely companions. Mines asleep by my side on the sofa. Always by my side, a loving happy little soul.

grannylyn65 Tue 24-Jan-17 19:18:35

Please post a pic !!!

Alima Tue 24-Jan-17 19:18:51

He sounds a lovely dog, great that he has a new home with you. Cannot say I've ever seen a spaniel/Gs cross, any chance of a pic? (Our last dog, Springer, was re-homed with us due to a marriage breakdown too. She settled in very well but was sensitive to raised voices, probably seen a lot of it in her time).

Christinefrance Tue 24-Jan-17 21:21:40

Keith sounds like a lovely boy and must be so happy to have his forever home. Dogs enrich our lives in so many ways and give us a reason to get up in the mornings. Our dogs give us lots of love and fun, and of course work. Wouldn't be without them
smile

downtoearth Tue 24-Jan-17 21:26:24

Ĺove the name Keith....think Ralph is a good name...what's your name" rrrrralph"grin

downtoearth Tue 24-Jan-17 21:27:45

Have a lovely greyhound rescue so much fun and pleasure sunshine

downtoearth Tue 24-Jan-17 21:28:23

She is called Bella

jenn Wed 25-Jan-17 17:22:41

keith has settled in well and I am so enjoying the long walks and chatting with the other dog owners.He is such a happy ,playful dog you cant help but smile at him, not sure about him with the horses but he will stay in the car whilst I muck out,although he is rather vocal!
Looking at training classes now he is wonderful off the lead and always comes to call but pulls like a train on the lead, might even have a go at agility as he is so full of energy...not sure about my energy levels though.

callgirl1 Wed 25-Jan-17 17:34:57

Downtoearth, I also know someone with a rescued greyhound named Bella, must be a popular name!
Keith sounds lovely.

downtoearth Wed 25-Jan-17 17:45:04

callgirl think it is quite a popular name...my last girl was a black lab called Ellie...I love the name Keith...sorry for going off at a tangent but animals with human names seem to around more I used to have a cat called Jeffrey...know of 3 other greyhounds called Sheila Stan. and Davesmile

NonnaW Wed 25-Jan-17 20:50:32

Keith sounds lovely, good luck with him.

grannyactivist Wed 25-Jan-17 21:33:30

We have renamed our lovely lab cross rescue dog; he was a stray and allocated a name at the rescue centre that just happened to be the name of our youngest son. Now he's Lincoln - Linc for short.

It's twenty years since we lost our last dog (also a lab) and I'd forgotten what a joy it can be. On Monday Linc is going to a 'playgroup for dogs' and we're very excited to see how he gets on. Is it only me who didn't know such a thing existed? It was recommended by the vet to help with socialisation.

Regalo Wed 25-Jan-17 21:34:02

What a great post. We are very doggie here and have just relinquished our beautiful guide dog pup after having him since he was 7 weeks old for a year. He has now gone to do his advanced training and will hopefully be a guide dog in 6 or 7 months. Anyone looking for a dog, not puppy, can always apply to Guide Dogs...they are always looking to home dogs who have been withdrawn from the programme or retired guide dogs. You are pretty much guaranteed to have a well trained dog!

Alima Wed 25-Jan-17 21:36:33

downtoearth, our first cat, 1976, was called David. Later, 1993, we had a cat called Nigel, years before Monty Don named his retriever Nigel. We have always used human names for our animals, made a change from all the Mistys, Smudge, Rover etc names.

Jalima Wed 25-Jan-17 23:19:16

Keith The Dog

I like it, hope you have many happy years with him smile

Teetime Thu 26-Jan-17 09:24:42

How lovely to have a friend like Keith - jolly good luck with him I envy you. smile

gillybob Thu 26-Jan-17 09:35:53

What a fab name for a dog jenn .

A couple who live across the road to me have a dog called Alan and silly me spent months calling the owners Mark and Alan as I thought it was the dog that was called Spike. I even sent a Christmas card
To Mark and Alan and Spike the Dog (with a little paw print after the Spike). They sent one back putting me right. I bet they had a laugh.

Judthepud2 Thu 26-Jan-17 10:12:41

Keith sounds to be a real love of a dog. Enjoy his company. I hope he makes up for the pain of losing your other dogs.

As some of you already know, my lovely spaniel was knocked down by a van on Saturday and is still very poorly. I am missing her in the house so much and our wonderful wide ranging walks where she galloped around full of life and excitement. Dogs are such wonderful companions and, as you say Jenn , so good for physical and mental health.

downtoearth Thu 26-Jan-17 14:13:27

jud hope your girl is soon well again. X

downtoearth Thu 26-Jan-17 14:15:34

gillygrin
Just loving all the names for your girls and boyssmile

jenn Thu 26-Jan-17 17:16:19

Keith, who seems to have a better memory than me.After him forcing me to play fetch from the bath on Tuesday by dropping his toy in today he obviously wanted to play again.I left the bath running whilst I was in the bedroom and when I went back his saliva ,sodden,plastic bone was already in the bath!!!Cheeky buggar

whitewave Thu 26-Jan-17 17:18:35

jenn grin

jud any sign of any improvement?

callgirl1 Thu 26-Jan-17 17:49:12

Aw, Keith`s gorgeous!
Good vibes going to Georgie.