Dogs trust home visit

[Sheets Tabuer]

Does anyone know what this entails?

We saw a right scruffy bugger there today who had been left tied to a post in the countryside, now being the grumpy sod I am I decided the second best thing after finding the person who did this was to offer the said scruffy bugger a comfy bed and a bath. I might also stretch to the odd bone and pat on the head.

Anyway....

What does the home visit involve, I have been told my fence needs to be over 5 foot but it is 4' 8", will they go around with a measure or just look at it? I'll have to replace the whole fence if it needs to be spot on 5 foot.

Said scruffy bugger looks like this

[coolcatmaz]

they generally check that you have a garden and that it is safe and secure so said scuffy dog cannot escape or jump the fence.

It's just generally a home check, to make sure your dwellings are suitable for a dog.

[mybrainhurts]

What a scruffy bugger...

Have you considered pies...?

[Mon Ami Mate]

I'm still waiting for my home visit. I rescued the dog in August 2003.

[Mike400]

Mon Ami Mate said:

I'm still waiting for my home visit. I rescued the dog in August 2003.

I can imagine them coming to do the home visit in a few years - after the dog has died...

[Burnham]

Mike400 said:

Mon Ami Mate said:

I'm still waiting for my home visit. I rescued the dog in August 2003.

I can imagine them coming to do the home visit in a few years - after the dog has died...

...or escaped by jumping over a (too low) fence.

[ALawson]

I think you would need a trampoline to get that dog over a 5ft fence.

[CatherineJ]

Sheets you really are a softie at heart.

[sassthathoopie]

The dogs trust weren't impressed with the gaps in the hedge/fence when they inspected my folks place. Proximity to badgers/foxes/rabbits holes would probably be a bad thing for a terrier - otherwise fair play. Good luck!

[Mrs Grumpy]

I homecheck for a variety of rescues. None of the ones I check for have criteria that is set in stone, ie depends on the needs of the dog. If you get someone sensible then your fence will be fine.

Other stuff - depends how dog savvy the people are. I would point out stuff like kids toys that might get chewed and swallowed, I would also ask where the dog would be sleeping and where it would be left when everyone is out - not in a conservatory where it would be too hot.

I also see it as a two way thing. I'm there for people to ask me stuff too!

Scruffy bugger looks nice - name?

Edited by Mrs Grumpy on Wednesday 6th May 17:23

[Sheets Tabuer]

Mrs Grumpy said:

I homecheck for a variety of rescues. None of the ones I check for have criteria that is set in stone, ie depends on the needs of the dog. If you get someone sensible then your fence will be fine.

Other stuff - depends how dog savvy the people are. I would point out stuff like kids toys that might get chewed and swallowed, I would also ask where the dog would be sleeping and where it would be left when everyone is out - not in a conservatory where it would be too hot.

I also see it as a two way thing. I'm there for people to ask me stuff too!

Scruffy bugger looks nice - name?

Ahh thanks, our house and garden are Bulldog proof, well if Jabba the pup ever got up off his behind I am sure it would be Bulldog proof.

He won't be left on his own as there is always someone in the house and he's sleep downstairs as I dislike dog hairs in my bed.

Erm I've not thought of a name, our animals usually pick their own name for instance:

A fat Bulldog called Eric after Eric Cartman
A cat who wouldn't stop moaning called Whinge
A cat who couldn't meow (no vocal cords) called whisper

So I suppose he will pick his own name.

[Penny-lope]

I so want one

[Rach*]

Penny-lope said:

I so want one

Me too! I just caught myself looking out of the bedroom window to see if the garden is Scruffy proof. Doubt my parents would thank me for adopting a doggie then buggering off for months

[Simpo Two]

Is it a 'wire-haired fox terrier' or am I being optimistic?



Looks not unlike 'Scraps', the dog in the Airplane! film.

[Sheets Tabuer]

Simpo Two said:

Is it a 'wire-haired fox terrier' or am I being optimistic?

I'm told he's a rough haired Jack Russell.

Lots of dogs being dumped at the roadside like him I am hearing as the recession bites.

Edited by Sheets Tabuer on Wednesday 6th May 18:08

[rickybouy]

Good luck to you my friend, more people like you are needed!! and said dog does look like a great friend if not a little scruffy.

i'm sure if the fence post are 2cm to short they can always go and tie said dog back to fence post in the country......(rolls eyes)

i'm sure you have a friend for life there.

[ali_kat]

ALawson said:

I think you would need a trampoline to get that dog over a 5ft fence.

Its a Jack Russell, do NOT underestimate them! If they cannot go over it (and I've seen them scale a 6ft fence), they dig under it!

Mick, he's lovely, well done you, and I'm sure your son will love him!!

[mitzy]

Good on ya.

Lovely little chap.

Hope you have lots of fun together.

xx
mitz

[The Ben]

My mum just got another rescue dog to accompany the other she got about a year ago... She has only had it 3 weeks and found out it has a liver prob and might have to be put down!! She is a bit gutted, looks very similar to that though but with shorter hair...


Still think more people should get them over puppies...

[eldudereno]

The Ben said:

My mum just got another rescue dog to accompany the other she got about a year ago... She has only had it 3 weeks and found out it has a liver prob and might have to be put down!! She is a bit gutted, looks very similar to that though but with shorter hair...

Still think more people should get them over puppies...

Sorry to hear that.

Great looking pooch by the way, good on you.