This little guy stayed with me for a few hours today.

The poor little mite could hardly see as his eyes were so full of gunk! He was extremely nervous for the first 30 mins or so. Took him about 10 mins to finally come out of his crate, when he did he drank a whole bowl of water and then had a sniff around the garden…the whole time his back legs were shaking! (I thought they would buckle under his body)

I eventually got close to give him a cuddle and he just melted in my arms…. I was absolutely heartbroken for him….

He has some sort of eye infection, so hopefully once he gets medication that will clear up and he needs to put on a bit of weight, as his hair makes him look bulkier than he really is.

Once he warmed to me he was a total gentleman. He chilled out in the garden with a pigs ear and was not a bother the whole time he was here!

Thanks so much to Niamh for taking this little gem into a warm, loving foster family.

This little boy deserves the best in life from now on!

xx

Oh my god the poor little pet – you are so good, and he is so lucky to have come to stay with you. I have no doubt this lad will come on in leaps and bounds It does make you mad though – what kind of human being can do this to a living creature

Elijah is stunning . Well done on sorting out this lovely little fella. Hope his eye sight improves and his confidence.

feel better soon elijah (such a cool name ) .. he looks so happy with his new ‘do!! good for you x

Well Elijah is coming on really well. I had him at the vets last night for a check up and there is a definite improvement with his eyes and his vision. Te vet said that it would take some time to know if his vision will improve 100% but its a good sign that in the space of a week it has imrpoved already . He gets his eye drops 3 times a day and is a little angel when I’m putting them in .. just stands still to let me do it .
This little guy is only getting used to human contact now, and he obviously has never been around other dogs either so is still a little unsure but its only been a week so Im sure he’ll be grand . My Yorkie Charlie isn’t too impressed with this little fella coz he isn’t into playing much and my guy just wants a pal to play with 24/7 .

Elijah is more of a chilled out dog and plus because of his vision at the moment it must be hard on him to have a dog jumping all over him . He didn’t like being picked up when I got him first but it was pure nerves..but I pick him up alot now and cuddle him for a few minutes and then put him back down, just to let him know that being picked up is a good thing and now he doesnt mind me picking him up at all…in fact he’ll sometimes come over and put his paws up as if he’s asking you to pick him up . He’s putting on a little weight too and eating great. He’s a dream on the lead, loves his walkies .. or should I say "strolls" .. ye wouldnt be going power-walking with this guy he just likes an easy little stroll. Im training him to come back to me off the lead too and its working really well so far..he doesnt venture too far though;) . He follows me around the house aswell, even if he is asleep, if I move he follows!!! He is s dream at night time too, there isn’t a word outta him and the toilet training is going great. He loves the car, is soo chilled out he just sits there, and the minute you turn the engine on he cosies up and goes fast asleep .
As always Im amazed the trust these dogs place in us when they’ve been through so much and they’re willingness to please us and adapt to a new happy life . I’ll keep u all posted about this little guy but just to say that he may be looking for an extra special quiet home due to his vision and his really chilled out nature.. God knows he deserves the best

Would love to help out with this little one 2, but with 2 dogs and a 4 year it might all be a bit much for him ?? especially judging by the threads, if i can help at all let me know,linda