This little girl is a prime example of how the stress of the pound environment can affect a dog. Having come in as a stray, when she wasn't reclaimed by her owners, she underwent the usual behaviour assessment at the pound to test for her suitability to be rehomed. And...failed. You see, although Sophia was lovely with humans, she behaved aggressively towards other dogs. So as the pound's request, SHAMROQ took Sophia on and placed her in a foster home without any other dogs. It didn't take long for Sophia to settle in and become comfortable with foster parents, Jess & Kerrin. And it turned out that the new calmer, confident and content Sophia actually really enjoyed the company of other
Lucky last foster-failure for July was yet another cheeky redhead fellow. Kristy & Dan decided that even numbers are just nicer all 'round, so their Husky trio of Jet, Shika & Shayla expanded by one and Kai is now officially a permanent member of their clan. I guess we should have expected it, with their other little gingernut, Shayla, having been a foster-failure too! Our thanks go to Sonya & Chris, who sponsored Kai during his time with us. Happy furrytail ending, Kai! Have you ever searched your name on Urban Dictionary – it’s amazing how there is always something true to be found. If you search Kai, this is what you find: “A name referring to a boy with everything good in a person (o
We admit to falling in love at first sight with this darling gentle boy. Just look at him with his paws crossed while he's all folded up to fit into 'his' chair! Nacho's velvety, floppy ears aren't the only thing soft about him. His nature is so sweet, we still can't imagine how anyone could have left him unclaimed at the pound. Jason & Amelia kindly offered to foster him 'just temporarily' until we could find another foster home. Then they contacted us and said that actually, since he was such a great dog and was getting along so well with their German Shepherd, they'd be happy to continue fostering him until he was adopted. Finally, they admitted defeat. It seems that Nacho was already
It's a common story here at SHAMROQ for carers to fall for their foster dogs, have you noticed? July is alllll about the foster-failures (which of course we consider successes!) First cab off the rank is our ginger ninja, Khoda. After a preliminary stay with the Butner-Johnson family, Khoda went to hang out with new foster carers Amber & Matt and their lovely little Husky lass, Lilo. It wasn't long before they realised that His Royal Gingernut had smooched his way into all their hearts and they couldn't bear the thought of letting him go. So it is with much excitement that we announce that he's staying put! Happy furrytail ending. Khoda! May I have your attention please ladies and gentle
