Last Tuesday we adopted a Rottweiler from StrayAid, the pet rescue charity in Coxhoe, County Durham.
Porter. He doesn't like having his photo taken
We'd been talking for a while about getting another dog, a playmate for Barley, our lovely Lurcher, and over the last few weeks I'd been showing Mr.R various photos of the dogs on the StrayAid website.
Out walking this morning, lip-licking at a passing Collie
There were several dogs on the website that we liked, Porter and a couple of Lurchers, we thought we could give a good home to.
But events seemed to be conspiring against us. One morning when we had intended to drive to StrayAid the car had a flat tyre, we found a screw in the rubber.
Another day we had a family emergency.
We were beginning to think the Universe was trying to tell is something - Don't get another dog!
But we were wrong because finally last Tuesday the Universe helped us find the perfect new addition to our family, Porter.
Watching me in the kitchen - hoping I drop some food on the floor
Initially at the rescue centre me and Mr.R met Porter, (they'd named him Hero), and once we'd decided we liked him and he seemed to like us, it was time for Porter and Barley to meet.
At first there was a little bit of growling, from Barley, but Porter seemed to instantly like Barley, and we were assured by the staff that the match was a good one.
Porter and Barley, they're getting closer every day - Ahhh!
Next there was lots of paperwork to complete.
While I was filling in the adoption forms we chatted to the staff about Porter, vaccinations, pet insurance etc.
Paperwork complete it was time to head back to the house.
Once home we went for a little stroll locally, not too far, as Porter was still recovering from being neutered.
Walk over we returned to the house and showed Porter around his new home, we think he approved.
Enjoying an afternoon nap
It's now been eight days, and things are going well.
Porter is a bit underweight, and his muscles are fairly weak, so we are slowly trying to help him gain weight with lots of lovely fresh healthy food, and gentle exercise.
Porter is a lovely affectionate boy who loves Barley, and Barley is slowly beginning to feel love for Porter.
They have played a few games of tug, with lots of growling, no aggression, just heightened excitement.
Porter loves his food, he sleeps very well, and we think he's happy with us.
We are looking forward to a time when Porter is fit enough to enjoy running on our local beaches with Barley.
Rescue dogs are wonderful!
Have you ever adopted a rescue dog?
Wonderful aren't they?
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