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This little girl has an injured paw and was in the vets
Thanks a million to Christine for collecting her at a moments notice and taking her into foster oooo.jpgIt turns out that this is a young girl, called ‘Sadie’ (apparently named after the O’Driscoll family’s daughter). She is a proper lady with exceptional manners. For an injured dog with questionable history, Sadie makes a remarkable impression.
I picked Sadie up at Dunboyne Vets this afternoon from the lovely Sophie. When I met Sadie, I instantly realised she is a gentle soul. Unusual in a dog of such youth (max 2 years). She is so patient and loving and eager for acceptance in an understated way – almost like she’s been here before. My husband and I are proud to say we have had the privilege of spending our Valentine’s Day (well, evening really) with this absolute pleasure. We had a steak dinner and Sadie just sat on her bed patiently waiting and hoping that some would come her way. Which it did, of course, even though she had full meal of kibble and wet food prior to our candelit din din!!
Sadie has displayed a really affectionate nature but is very shy and cautious but not skittish. She’s relaxed but alert if that makes sense.
We are looking forward to a week’s time when this little bundle of ultra polite nerves will be transformed into a confident and happy little dog. We’re just loving spoiling her rotten
Stay tuned for more Sadie news to follow…
What a difference two weeks make! Sadie looks so different – the stress is gone from her face and she’s put on some weight.
Her paw is healing well and she has bandage changes just once a week now.
This girl is hands down the most affectionate dog we’ve ever fostered. All of our fosters have been amazing in their own ways and brought us joy. It is just that Sadie has the most sweet and gentle personality and is a joy to be around – she has charisma, this one!!
She treats everyone she meets like an old friend and her warmth and generosity is unreal. She is a complete lap dog and would suit a home where there is someone around to hang out with most or all of the time. She is a true companion and devoted to humans. She likes other dogs and animals but seems scared of cats. I think she just hasn’t been exposed to many.
She loves the good life and just wants to be part of the family and go where we go and hang out with us. Very low maintenance, quiet dog. But she is good fun and likes to play gently when the mood is on her. Obsessed with food and and expert at the ‘begging face’.
We are besotted and when you meet her you would be too!!!
More Sadie news next week
sadie.jpgsadie1.jpgSadie’s leg has completely healed and she is no longer wearing the cone of shame or the leg coverings woo hoo!!
She has come out of her shell in the last few weeks and is a COMPLETELY different dog to the one we took in looks-wise. Her coat is long, thick and silky. It was greasy, matted and rough when she came to us.
Sadie is a family dog and loves company. She is undergoing off-leash training in the park and is doing very well. She loves to run ‘free range’ in circles around us until she collapses on the grass!
You can bring Sadie anywhere, she is so well behaved and happy to go along. She loves the car and is always hoping to go for a trip!
Sadie gets on great with other dogs (once the males have been neutered). She displays good manners and sensitivity with smaller dogs. We firmly believe she’d get on as a second dog to a home.
Sadie is no trouble and makes friends with all creatures…. She seems to like the neighbourhood cats more and more.
Cuddles, walks and food and Sadie is content. She likes the odd chewie too
This girl is a beauty and a joy and we absolutely love her x
Here is a link to a video of her shaking the paw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq-vqzWD … e=youtu.beIMAG0706.jpgIMAG0708.jpgIMAG0727.jpgThe journey home was quiet eventful. Lets just say surprisingly two leads are better than one and my boot wasn’t as high as I thought
All home safe and well, water and snacks had. Currently arguing over their sleeping arrangements which is odd seeing we only bought Sadies bed yesterday so Dexter is being a little punk.
Nothing a walk to the park won’t fix. Here’s a quick snap of them In the garden. More to follow later
image.jpgWhat a day! Sadie is a testament to the love and work Christine and Shane her foster parents did for her. She is so gentle and loving and confident! Dexter is confused as hell but he adores her and follows her around. He’s still dealing with the situation of her being here in ‘his space’ but I know that’ll pass with time. He showed her the ropes in getting up the stairs today and the good hangout spots in the park.
She did really well when we tried some more of the lead training. She spent 90% of the time in our company and ignoring all the distractions. Con is in love with her already and she’s really relaxed tonight sleeping on the couch. I think they’re both exhausted after the park and the adventures in the house.
Christine and Shane, you did a wonderful job with her. So happy to have her. Thanks for all your effort and hardwork. She is a joy.
image.jpgWe have Sadie just over a week now And she’s fully settled into the family. 99% of jealously issues have already been worked out! She’s great of the lead and loves her two daily walks with her brother Dexter who has been so great in sharing his bed and toys with her. They love to play together in the morning and afternoon before walks.
Brought them to the canal down in Kildare yesterday where Sadie decided to Cool down by jumping in! Not sure if she had swam before so we fished her out as she looked panicked – followed about 30 seconds later by Dexter who we’ve had since Nov 11 and we know he hates water and isn’t a swimmer. Such a fright but again we scooped him out too! Whatever his big sister does it seems Dexter likes to do too. Which is great because he was such a nervous little dog before her but has grown so much confidence.
The only few problems we’ve had with Sadie involves her hate of cats! Which resulted her jumping up on a window ledge of our garden shed and over a 6ft wall into the neighbours garden. 3 days later she still sits waiting for this nemesis
Here’s a few photos of her settling in – all our friends and family are in love with her too
image.jpgCrazy times, Caroline!
We’re delighted that Sadie has found her forever home with such a super cool but super kind family.
She is so different from the ‘bag lady’ she was when I first met her (we were Sadie’s foster family). This dog was close to dying from neglect and infection.. She was greasy to the touch, wearing a plastic bag on her badly infected leg – which she could have lost – so shy, depressed and frightened with zero confidence. Look at her now!! Sadie is very lucky in so many ways with the people who have intervened to save her and it just shows how amazing people can be.
I nearly died laughing when I read about Sadie and Dexter in the canal
The two of them seem so happy and real little partners in crime from the start! Dexter is a gentleman and a legend for welcoming her and sharing his territory and things, no easy task for a dog.Thanks Caroline for all of the updates, much appreciated x
Thanks a million to Christine for collecting her at a moments notice and taking her into foster 
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The two of them seem so happy and real little partners in crime from the start! Dexter is a gentleman and a legend for welcoming her and sharing his territory and things, no easy task for a dog.- You must be logged in to reply to this topic.