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More photos of Oscar meeting and greeting his foster relatives.
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Oscar was invited to my sister’s for a St Patrick’s Day visit. Some photos of him below interacting with the family. There were no children or other dogs so Oscar was a very happy relaxed little dog. On leaving, they said he was ‘as good as gold’. Good man Oscar!!!!! We found out something funny though…..Oscar has a fascination for cats!
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Oscar is trusting me more and more each day (and he’s only been here 5 days!). I spend a lot of time with him and man-handle him a lot so he gets used to being touched. He has never snapped at me. We have quite rough playtime where I tickle and tease him with his teddies. His mouth is open as he tries to grab teddy, and even when he grabs my hand by mistake, he never bites or nips. He has learned really quickly that being touched by me can be a good thing. I have no problem picking him up, as he now knows it is always for cuddles. When I want to train him, I always use the lead, I never go to lift him. He just needs to know that touching is good.
Oscar is great fun – a real puppy when it comes to playtime and we currently play a lot to encourage interaction. I try a few times a day to let him meet Goldie (my JRT), but Oscar is still slightly aggressive with her. I feel Oscar has blossomed since meeting him on Sunday. I wouldn’t hesitate to keep him and work with him, if I didn’t already have 2 dogs.
My sister was here earlier and he barked his head off at her, but then came over to her and she rubbed him and he let her lift him for cuddles.
Progress!!
I forgot to mention that Oscar is completely house-trained. He had an accident or 2 the first day, but he was nervous and didn’t know his way about the house.
A little thank you to my dog walker, Ollie’s Pet Care, for giving Oscar a tug-a-duck toy, which as the photos show, he loves.
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Well Oscar is here nearly 3 days now. He is adorable and just wants to feel safe and secure. He has bonded so quickly and is responding really well on a one-to-one basis. Having him wear a long lead is working great. We had a moment yesterday when he wanted to tear at the bin bag and when I went to take it away he started growling at me. I picked up the lead and he calmly walked to his bed! When I let go, he went back to the bin, but I sternly called his name and said NO! and he walked away. I think he just needs a few ground rules.
He is extremely nervous of strangers. I had 2 separate visitors yesterday and he stuck to me like glue. He didn’t growl but he wasn’t going anywhere near them.
He’s not doing well with my Jack Russell. They rub along for a while but if my dog comes near me, Oscar gets really jealous and snaps at Goldie. I think Oscar would like a simple quiet life. I have had him out walking and he was very good on the lead. Not nervous at all of sounds.
He loves playing with his toys. Today there was much less growling during play. He really is a dote – he’s just a little scared of new things……and that’s ok with me.
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A few more photos of Oscar…
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Just a little update on Oscar’s first day. I introduced him to my Jack Russell last night but he wasn’t impressed and was growling at her. However, today I let them both out the garden together and they got on better.

He was living with a JRT previously, but I think with Oscar, a second dog would have to be very placid.
Oscar wasn’t coming when I called him, so I’ve put a long lead on him and now if he doesn’t come I pick up the lead and walk him to where I want him. This way I’m not invading his space and lifting him, but he still doesn’t get his own way.
He has followed me all around today and up to a minute ago there was no snapping. I have just taken some cardboard away from him as he was eating it – he went to snap at me, but I used the lead to take him away so I could lift the cardboard safely.
He is very demanding – if you are not giving him attention he will growl and bark in your face. I just ignore him when he does this and after a while he stops and jumps on your knee as sweet as pie!
He loves his teddies but growls a lot during play – again I refuse to play with him when he growls.
I really think he just needs to know that he is NOT the boss!! He is also very affectionate – gives loads of licks and slept on my lap all night.
As you can see he adores standing on the desk – he’s here again beside me and cries until I put him on the desk!!
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Well Oscar (as Charlie is now known) has arrived. He introduced himself by piddling on his blanket in the car – he was either nervous or telling me what he thought of me!! Anyway we are home now and the big sniff has begun – checking out all the rooms.
As he can be snappy when lifted, I have let him come to me and in the last while he has jumped on me for rubs. As I type, he is on the desk checking that he gets a good report!! I am getting loads of licks now, so I’ll let him set the pace….more news when he settles in a bit.
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Great to see Buttons (!) in her new home. Great name choice because you’re right – she is as cute as a …. She seems really happy. Great photos.
It was meant to be….

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Congratulations Audrey! I’m delighted that Annie has found her forever home so quickly. She is such a little dote, she would win anyones heart. Have a happy life together. If you have time it would be lovely to see photos in the future. I’m really happy that Annie doesn’t have to move house again.

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Audrey I’m so pleased that you and Annie are getting on so well (although devastated that she forgot ME so quickly ). She is such a sweetie – her whole day revolves around how many belly rubs and cuddles she can get – and you seem to be giving plenty!! Best of luck to Annie and her foster family.

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Annie has been with me for nearly a week. She is the most laid back little girl I’ve ever met – she acts much older than her years. She doesn’t seem to have played with toys and shows no interest in balls or soft toys. She is totally indifferent to food!!!! I think she may have been fed left-overs, as I’ve tried all types of tempting doggie dinners, but she likes tidbits from your hand. Her toilet training is not great – but I have a patio and she doesn’t seem to like it. I took her to my sister’s house and she was great in the grass garden.
For a puppy, she doesn’t chew anything. Her whole life seems to revolve around her "owner" – she follows me everywhere (she’s now sleeping on the floor at my feet). When I leave a room, she leaves with me, she is happy just plodding around all day and snoozing. She has met plenty of people in the last few days and has greeted them all (males and females but no kids) with no issues. She does hate CATS Kathy had told me this, so my sister kept her cat upstairs when we visited, but she started growling at an ornament of a cat!!
She is very quiet , even when my dogs bark, she doesn’t join in. The most noise she makes is snoring at night I have taken her out for walks and she is quite nervous of cars and noise, but otherwise she enjoys her strolls. As you can see from the photo, she is very happy in the company of dogs. I have 2 and she adores following and watching them (pity they don’t feel the same ).
Hope that tells you something about Annie – if you have any more questions I’ll try and answer them. KellyFelton – if you are interested in adopting Annie you should look at the ‘Adopt a Dog’ section of this website and fill in an adoption application form. Yvonne
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RIP little Dobby – how sad, when your new life was about to begin. At least you weren’t in the pound but were with your new family when you became ill. Run free you beautiful little boy….

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Congratulations on your new addition! He’s so small sure you wouldn’t even know you have 3 dogs! Delighted for Prancer (Rusty?) and for his forever family.

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Just logged on and can’t believe the sad news today. Just when Lucy was having the best time with her foster family and then her forever family spoiling her like she deserved. I’ve followed her story since she was in the pound, but never met her. I feel very upset, so I can only imagine what her families (forever and foster) are feeling. She was a little angel….I’m so sorry for the loss she must leave in you life. Run happy little Lucy. <3

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RIP Dudley. So pleased that your last days were so happy and you were loved. You were a stunning dog…so sad. Sympathies to his foster family who must be very sad today. Well done for being there for him…

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