New Dog.

Im so glad your new rescue dog is happy and settling in UK....but please be careful of him her running off suddenly without warning in open spaces and parks and all dogs are meant to be on leads now there anyway.

This morning I gave him a bath. Her at the rescue had given him a bath just before she sent him on to me, but the smell of his misfortunes in Romania still clung slightly to his thick white coat. He is not albino white---- has dark brown eyes. I have a downstairs wet room which besides useful for me as I don't climb stairs with my heart, it is useful for bathing dogs . I had the shower fixed low down on the wall and keep the shower head permanently off the hook, so I can tie the dog to the handrail and sit down to bath him, no back strain. He was docile enough , and accepted the warm water without a fuss. I get pretty wet myself of course and the clothes and slippers I wore for comfort had to be stripped off then I had my own shower while he was having a good shake and runaround in the back garden. I always leave the dog's head to the last as it's the ears they hate getting wet.
He had a second breakfast/early lunch and will be nice and dry by the time my son comes and takes him for a walk.

I can't believe how much better I am sleeping since he came to stay with me!

People adopt from abroad because UK rescue centres have strict (almost impossible) criteria these days. As an animal lover I think it's wonderful to give any animal a loving home whether they're from Romania, Spain or the UK.

Thank you CanadianGran.

ViceVersa

Jaxjacky

Might I ask please why people adopt dogs from abroad rather than the uk?

It could be partly because many UK-based rehoming charities have very stringent rules about who can and cannot adopt I dog (which I totally understand). When we lost our old boy, we looked into rehoming a rescue dog, but were rejected by almost everywhere we approached because our grandson, who was 3 at the time, was living with us.

Well good for them, dogs and small children do not always mix. Especially when introducing a new dog into a baby's home.
So adopt a Romanian dog, no proper vetting re owners, no history re dog, poor thing possibly been abused, introduce them into a family situation, goodness knows what people are letting themselves in for.

Maya1, have you heard of an autistic woman called Temple Grandin? She has a special affinity with animals because she is autistic. Animals and autistic people think similarly. She studied food animals for slaughter and advised on how to calm them so they don't suffer fear and anxiety.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_Grandin

Caleo, congratulations. Dogs bring such joy and a purpose to our lives. I wish you many happy years together.

Mayal and Patsy: Such lovely pooches!

Thank you for your replies

Caleo, Here is a photo of my boy,it was taken on his 17th birthday in February.

Jaxjacky, our 3 previous rescues were from a local rescue centre.
All 3 were difficult dogs with many problems.
After both my husband and dog died within months of each other l did try to adopt from them again. They were not interested in me having a dog.
I then went to Safe Rescue based in Norfolk. I explained my situation, also telling them about my Autistic granddaughter.
They marched me with 2 dogs, both were lovely souls. I picked Toby because he was the oldest. That's why l adopted a Romanian rescue. Also if you have time look up Botosani, Romania. It is a hell hole that Toby spent 10 years in.
Absolutely nothing like our rescues.

He sounds absolutely gorgeous Caleo, and I’m so pleased that you found one another. Enjoy your lovely boy.
We adopted Dylan from Spain as, having registered with various rescue centres in the UK, and been responsible dog owners for many years, no suitable dogs were available. The charity in Spain were so very thorough with their assessment of us and our home. He’s been with us 7 years tomorrow, and is adorable. 😊

My son who likes to go running took my dog out this afternoon, let him off lead, and the dog ran right beside my son, never strayed from his side, along four fields. My son is so pleased , he never had a dog run with him before. Then when it was time for lead on again the dog came when asked to get the lead on.

Jaxjacky at the age of 93 it's really hard to find a rescue who will let me adopt or foster . The rescue I got my Rommie from inspects on a case by case basis, and I and my social back-up, garden, and indoor facilities passed muster. There were phone conversations, videos and a personal visit from her volunteer man who checked and took photos too.

The image facility seems to have come back, Caleo, it's underneath the message box, there are three opportunities to Choose File.
Click on that and your photos should come up and you can choose one, click on it and it should appear.
It might say Image Coming Soon but should appear after a while.

Velcro seems to be settling well and I hope you'll both be
happy together 🙂

Not my dog, btw!

We tried to get a local rescue dog as a companion for our other rescue. There were no dogs considered suitable but the lady at the rescue centre is friendly with Miss Marple - Romanian rescue and knew they had a dog coming into France which would be suitable for us so we went from there. Two happy dogs now.

Jaxjacky

Might I ask please why people adopt dogs from abroad rather than the uk?

It could be partly because many UK-based rehoming charities have very stringent rules about who can and cannot adopt I dog (which I totally understand). When we lost our old boy, we looked into rehoming a rescue dog, but were rejected by almost everywhere we approached because our grandson, who was 3 at the time, was living with us.

Might I ask please why people adopt dogs from abroad rather than the uk?

He sounds absolutely gorgeous! I send him huge huggies kissies and nose boops!

I slept better than I have for months mow I have my big white live-in friend. He sleeps on my bed and never tries to get under the duvet---he hardly needs to with a thick coat like his! When I awoke I sit on the side of the bed to equalise my blood pressure as usual .After half a minute stroking and "hello good boy" get up to bedside commode then carry commode pot and walk with zimmer and dog through to back door on the way to shower room. Open door for dog "Good boy, hurry up" and tidy my bed and replace pot in the commode. Put the the kettle on, Open tin of dog food which he is already asking for and give him half for his breakfast. Make toast and fried egg, He well knows how to politely take a bit of buttered toast off the fork. Now I am here typing this trivia to you if anyone still reading.
Thanks for all the kind comments. Will ask my son to show me how to post a photo. Later I may tell about the amazing rescue he came from. I will be sending her a jolly good donation as I know how much it costs to import these dogs and get them treated for injuries mental and physical.

Maya1 please let me know how your lovely Rommie is gettiing on and you too. My Rommie's bark is sort of strangulated .Is it possible they were trained not to bark in their homes in Romania? Mine too has been clean in the house since he arrived. It seems you and I were both lucky in getting soft natured dogs. Mine is 8 years old so not bounding with energy. . I really needed an easy dog as I am too small too old to man handle a dog that size. As I said, the rescue woman is great at matching.

Oh Caleo that is wonderful news. I'm so pleased he has settled so well
I adopted a Romanian rescue November 2023. Toby has never barked, jumped up or even licked any one. He has never had an accident in the house either. He is now 17 years old, loves everyone and is gentle and kind.
He is my world now that l am on my own.
Good luck with you boy, l hope you make many happy memories together.

He sounds ideal Caleo and I hope he is great company for you. Do let us know his name......or will you call him Velcro? He sounds like my daughter's dog.......she can't go for a pee without a canine companion

My Romanian has found his voice but only to bark at harmless dogs passing by. I really want him to bark at strangers at the door, He is fairly big so has quite a nice bark which is good.
I train my dogs to stop barking when told. It's "Good dog" when they bark then a quiet "Shut" when they have to stop. barking. I'd send a photo of us but don't know how to post it .Maybe get a son to do that tomorrow.

How exciting. Can we have a photo please?

Congratulation on your new rescue dog x

Hope you and your new dog have a lovely life together Caleo one of our dogs is a Romanian rescue too, she is lovely and cuddly but not too sociable. She likes to sit on the bed and look out of the window. I understand that other people have not been as fortunate with their Romanian dogs.