Tommy is a medium sized crossbreed aged around five years old. Tommy fostered long Stratton Norfolk.
We met Tommy during a trip to the Botosani public shelter in Romania in March. It was immediately apparent that he was a sweet natured and kind boy and we vowed to get him out of there at the earliest opportunity.
Tommy is now in a uk foster home and settling in really well. We think he’d need a forever home with another full time resident dog. He ignored the safe rescue cat and has been a perfect gent with respectful children aged eight years plus.
His fosterer says.. “*Tommy*
Is an old soul and a very affectionate boy. Knows how to sit and has started to get toys out, likes to sunbathe and does enjoy a walk but is stubborn and if he doesn’t want to go somewhere he is like a toddler with stiff legs and a dead weight (although a treat does get him to move again).”
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
When you adopt a Safe Rescue dog, you MUST use a slip lead. This will keep your dog safe: your new dog will be nervous and will not trust you, and you will not know which situations might upset your dog. If your dog panics, then a slip lead is the only way to prevent your dog from escaping (many dogs can escape from a collar and/or harness).
It will take AT LEAST 3-6 months for your dog to settle-in and for you to know your dog fully (longer for nervous dogs). The slip lead must ALWAYS be used during this settling-in period.
Even after your dog is settled, it is safest to use the slip lead in situations where your dog may become scared (e.g. visiting new places, around unfamiliar people, at the vet), and in situations where unexpected triggers might happen (e.g. around bonfire night). Nervous dogs may always need to wear a slip-lead as a back-up safety measure.
The slip lead is a safety device and must NEVER be used as a training tool. Using the lead to apply pressure to the dog’s neck is damaging. If your dog pulls on the lead, then we can advise you on training methods that avoid harm.
Once your dog is settled, you may want to consider using a harness (together with the slip lead) if your dog is comfortable with being handled when it is fitted. Most harnesses are not escape-proof, but harnesses with a strap behind the ribcage (e.g. Ruffwear Webmaster or Perfect Fit Harnesses) are safer.
Retractable / extendable leads must never be used on our dogs.
Adopted dogs must be collected from the rescue and transported straight home in a crate.
Fences and gates must be 5foot minimum in height and secure.
If you are interested please message.