Katie rehomed August 2010
I have had Katie a year this Friday 23rd August. Got her as a kitten from you. Sending you a picture to let you see how she has turned out. She is a lovely cat, gets on well with our other cats. She is into everything and ful of fun.
Faye rehome Jan 2010
Faye's gettin realy big now she follows everyone everywhere and will insist on waiting out side the toilet door for u, and will get half way down the stairs and stop til your right behind her everyone loves her shes gettin better on the lead and isnt pulling as much as she use to, she barks at birds and trys to catch them even tho this normally leads to her landing on her head! she lies on her sholders and nudge ur leg until u push her over, xxx
Pictures are of Fay March 2010 and July 2010
Ahoska (PKA Tia) & Buddy (PKA Marley) Rehomed Nov 2009 & June 2010
Hi Folks,
Just a few pics to show you how well Ahsoka & Buddy are doing.
Ahsoka has been a lovely dog since we brought her home back in November. She’s been everywhere with us (including camping in the car on a hospital visit!). She quickly learnt her place in our pack and within a couple of months she was able to walk without a lead by our sides. She will go running ahead of us on command, and then return immediately once we use our whistle. She’s even learnt to bow very politely in front of us when she needed to go outside. All in all we soon got her settled down. Buddy is a great addition to our pack and he’s fitting in nicely. He walks on lead brilliantly and is learning to let us know when he needs out. Ahsoka and Buddy play really nicely and we’ve recently introduced Buddy to swimming. Ahsoka loves it and she soon coaxed him into trying it out! I’ve yet to catch them on camera as it’s been a big splash… Oh and as you’ll see they’ve just recently taken to sharing Ahsoka’s bed too.
Jet (PKA Gus) Feb 2010 2010
Jet (aka Gus) rehomed February 2010. Remember this little chap? He is now the proud owner of 2 Good Citizen awards, bronze AND silver! Now he is going for gold! I hope you enjoy the snaps....just a brief look at some of Jet's fav. activities. Thank you for introducing me to this super little dog. We are enjoying life together. See you soon.
Rosie June 2010
I just thought I would give you all a quick update on Rosie. Although it has only been 4 days since I picked her up we have bonded really well. She loves coming to work and everyone and I mean everyone has fallen in love with her. We have a child gate over the office door and all the residents stop to see how she is on their way past.
All the staff are bringing in treats for her so I shall have to be careful she doesn't get too many!!!
On behalf of all the residents, staff and most of all me I just want to say a big thank-you for letting her come to live with me.
I have enclosed some pictures of Rosie at home and work.
Buddy rehomed Sept 2009
I havent been in for a while but hopefully I will see you soon. You'll remember me on Open Days - I hid round the back!
I definitely wasnt in a rush to find a new home and return to the scarey world outside.
I got to know my new family slowly before I came home with them nearly 10 months ago now and I am doing well. I am not Buddy - No -Mates now as I have lots of dog friends and love them chasing me . Only Dillon can keep up with me! Fight night ( sorry, Dog Training ) has stopped for the summer but not before I passed my Intermediate test and I do have friends there too now. One of your other dogs is there with me now - Star . She's a beauty!
Here are some 2 photos of me doing my favourite things - playing ball and going to the beach.
love Buddy ...woof!
Oliver rehomed July 2010
We came down on Tuesday and collected a little apricot kitten (Black Spot) from the centre. We thought we would drop you an email and let you know how "Oliver" is getting on. He has settled in really well, he has even stood up to our two JRT which really makes us laugh. Our other cat Jack and him seem to be friends which is good, so glad to report a happy house all round.
I have attached a couple of photo's of him.
Spot rehomed July 2010
Hello!
Just wanted to let you all know that so far SO good! Spot is a super kitten and is so good! He has happily allowed Henry to manhandle him and is curious about meg (the dog)! Hissed a couple of times but was really unfazed! I can not believe how wonderful he is! He is using his litter tray and has found a fantastic hiding place from the children when he needs a little peace -inside the back of our sofa! He is a super and confident little kitten. I can't believe how well he has settled in so far!
Would like to say such a BIG thank you.
Mog (PKA PussPuss)
Hello,
Its been 8 months now since we rehomed Puss Puss (renamed Mog!) and we thought we would let you know how she is getting on. As you can see from the photos, Mog has completely made herself at home and settled in very quickly! She loves to run around outside, chasing birds and climbing trees. Mog also loves her laid-back lifestyle and enjoys nothing more that chilling out on the wall in the sun or getting cosied up by the fire in her bed, depending on the weather! She is such a friendly, playful, happy cat and we can't imagine our home without her.
Cupar
Cupar re visiting the centre. She has settled really well and has almost got her Gold Citizen Award but she can't bear to be without her owner for the whole 2 minute sit, stay, owner out the way.
Dougal Rehomed Dec 2009.
Thought you might like to see Dougal with his Bronze Good Citizen Award! He loves his walks and is good at recall and kind to other dogs, not moithering the old ones and gets the message if he's not wanted! His best pal Gail we were told hated other dogs, but she loves The Boy and they have great fun together.
The tester was impressed with Dougal and the all other rescue dogs who sat the test. She helped me train my first collie 30 years ago!
Buffy Rehomed Mar 2010.
Hello everyone at BARK. Thank you for taking care of me till I found a new place to live. I have a new friend called Purdy, she was a bit stand-offish to begin with but with my masculine charm I have won her affection. The new people seem OK, foods good, plenty of treats, lots of knees to cuddle into, freedom to roam the surrounding countryside. They do not however seem to appreciate my gifts of the occasional rodent...strange behaviour! Thought you might like some photos of me in my new home. lots of love Basil
Borys Rehomed Mar 2010.
Borys had a lucky escape. At two years old his owners had booked an appointment for later in the day to put him to sleep. Fortunately the vets contacted us and he and another dog from the household were brought in here. Borys, with the help of Samoyed Rescue, quickly found anew home with other Samoyeds and has settled well. He also discovered a talent for opening doors and windows.
Moss (aka Yogi) Rehomed Nov 2009
29/11/09 - I went to my new home on the 21st of November 2009 my name was yogi but my new owners changed it to moss i am getting on really well i love shoes and slippers more than i love my own toys! i am now starting to get used to walking on my leader but sometimes i like to nibble it. i am getting used to my new collar but at first i tried to get it off. i have now got the hang of going up the stairs but can not get back down. Pictures 1
30/1/10 - Picture 2
27/3/10 - i have passed my puppy assesment and i got a certificate and a rosette! and the person who trained me sed i was the best trained puppy there because i was the only one that good sit, lie-down, and stand! now i am at good citizen bronze. i am 7 months old on the 5th of april and i am getting very tall, i was rehomed in november 2009 and loves my new home. i think i am comeing up to see you sometime in the easter holidays..so hope to see you soon. picture 3 & 4
Tasha rehomed Jan 2010.
she is quite at home ,had her off lead for small walk in field
[chicken mesh fencing ] follows no problem
Update March 2010 having a look in spare room [ my wife was out!] , she likes taking me
for a walk . started to open house doors to look in rooms , now house
trained ..no more accidents , surprised me how intellegent she is , is
it too much to have clue who parents were ? ,excellent with youg
children ,really just ignores them when touched ,too engrossed chewing
hide bone for teeth ,great nature and excellent 'digger'in garden , at
least leaves my veg patch alone ,just likes my wife's flower patch
April 2010 - it now appears Tasha has a partner in crime when on the hunt for biscuits
Amber (PKA Val) Rehomed Feb 2010
Dear Bark
Hi just a message to let you know how val renamed Amber is getting on. As you can see she didn't take long to make herself at home. For her being a ferrel cat she came round very quickly and loves playing fetch with balls of paper or hair bobbles and brings it back to you like a dog would. My older cat Dodge took a while to accept her but now they sleep together with us in bed every night and give each other baths, its great to watch them getting on at last. She can be very affectionate at times and will follow us to see what we are doing. She loves to sit on my knee while im on the computer and she will chase the cursor on the screen and purr away happily.
Jodie Rehomed Jan 2010
Zac Rehomed Dec 2009
Zak is 6 months old now, full of fun and energy! He loves nothing
better than chasing his tennis balls on Spittal beach, one ball is
never enough!!
Thanks to everyone at BARK for bringing us together.
Oscar Rehomed 2008
Oscar is enjoying the time of his life, trips in car, beach, walkies, holidays at caravan and playing with Yakimo our pussycat. He talks back he has brought us lots of happiness thax for giving us the chance to rehome we have had him 2 yrs now.
Toby Rehomed March 2009
dear bark , my name is toby can you remember me i am a very funny springer spaniel or that's what my owners say.I was rehomed on the 17th march 2009, what a year iv had my family love me to bits. Im always pinching their shoes and any thing else i can find especially mobile phones iv chewed 2.In august i went on holiday for 2 weeks and stayed in kennels i was fine but mam dad danny and ashley were all upset about leaving me and wished they could have taken me to turkey .I love trips in the car and to the beach and love grannys cheese scones.Christmas was great because i had loads of company everyone came for dinner and i got loads of treats.In January we all went to avimore the snow was fantastic. Iv had a great year with loads of exercise mam and dad have lost 9 stone between them in a year thanks to me i do need my walks thanks to bark for rescuing me iv had the best year ever.
keep up the good work oh and by the way i am 5 now mam said 17th march would be my birthday this was the day i came home.
best whishes
Buddy rehomed 2009
Buddy is a regular visitor back at BARK.
Marfyn (PKA Boswell) rehomed Jan 2009
Marfyn Gall - check him out on facebook.
Hello,
We wanted to let you know how Rumplestiltskin is getting along since we got him from you last summer.
He has settled in really well, and gets along well with our other cat Ozzy and it looks like romance is blossoming between them (you may have to buy a new hat!).
We were also amazed how he reacted to our dog, Meg. When he arrived he just swaggered past her and they too have developed quite a close bond, he definitely puts her in her place!
His personality is shining through, and we are enjoying getting to know all about his favourite past times which include sitting in any box, having a snooze in the cow shed, and chilling out on the radiator.
We are all very happy with him, he really is part of the family now and he is getting excited about our new arrival of chickens!
Thank you
Charlie rehomed Jan 2010.
Bailey rehomed Jan 2010.
Hi there all who do wonderful work at B.A.R.K.
We rehomed Bailey (and have kept the name he was given) and how he has settled in here. He is such a loving little Terrier it's a shame he was in the kennels to start off with. He loves his walks in the neighbouring field (always on the extendable lead) and out in the back garden he loves to fetch and bring back his ball. He gets to have a bit of play in the house too. He gets on well with the neighbours dogs too (they are bitches) and he likes to play about, he's in his element here.
Bailey loves his biscuits and must always have a good selection in his bowl, but looks forward to his dinner time when he gets a tin of caesar (he absolutely devours it) and always has a clean bowl. Bailey has been well taught before and is a very obedient, caring and loving wee soul and we love him so much.
Here are a few pictures of him so far, and I hope you agree he's found his place for keeps.
Many thanks on giving us the chance to love and give another animal a loving home.
Talulah rehome Oct 09.
Tululah(Ula) has settled in well.She loves being brushed and being made a fuss of.She is slightly apprehensive when exploring the garden and will only explore when accompanied.
A wonderful cat.
Robert and Cuddles rehome June 2009.
Hi bark
its been about three months since i came to pick up robert and cuddles the rabbits and they are all getting on really well. I thought i might just give you some photos of them in their new home. They both love it and i love them to.
Percy chilling out we love him
Hi B.A.R.K.,
It's fudge, the lurcher cross that was with you January 2009. I just thought I'd let you know that I have settled in fine and love my new home.
I was a bit frightened of my new sibling tynie (Tortoise) but now we get on great. I enjoy my long walks with my new family and I get lots of love and attention.
I also thought I would let you know I have a new friend Mr Fish, see the photo attached, and I cuddle him at night to keep me safe.
Bye, lots of love Fudge xxxxxx
Rusty rehome.
Hey all :))
Just thought we'd drop you a quick email to say a big thanx again for letting Rusty be part of our family. She has settled in perfectly now and has come on leaps and bounds. When Rusty gets off the lead and loves playing fetch with the girls. She is very loving and affectionate and has come right out her shell and is really quite the wee character still loving a gd cuddle on the couch after a hard day playing. She also got a new friend when my boyfriend moved in and as you can see they get on perfectly, hes done wonders for her confidence :) Thank you so much again from the bottom of her hearts, Rusty was definitly just what our family needed :)
Coffee rehomed Jan 2010.
Please find attached some photos of the rabbit we adopted from you recently. Her name was Coffee but she is now called Jemima.
She lives in the house along with our Border Collie and has a life of luxury. She has her own chair and is now famous on Facebook as she sits with her new Mum Zoe on the laptop after school every day!
Jack (PKA Norman) rehomed Oct 2009
Just a quick note with a pic, to let you know that Jack is settling in after his first day.
He is a very "enthusiastic" companion, and has been to the beach today as well as up a couple of hills!!
Thanks for your all of your help.
Just a wee hello from Ruby and Lily.
We just wanted to let you know that we are settling in just fine with our new mummy and daddy and our big sisters Chloe and Alice. We were a wee bit unsure at first of our new surroundings and all the attention we were getting, but we're getting used to it now. I love to get my tummy rubbed and the top of my head scratched, it makes me happy. But Lily is still quite shy except at meal times, she comes with me and says please to mummy for her dinner. Hopefully she'll come round soon. We have found lots of fun places to hide and climb and we have lots of new toys to play with. We've had a bit of a smashing time so mummy has moved all obstacles out of our way so that we can play.
Lots of love
Ruby & Lily x x
Hi, just thought I'd drop you a quick line to let you know how Skye is getting along.
She is the most pleasant girl, loves everyone and everything, she's full of mischief and gallops round like a mad thing. She greets everyone with a gift - doesn't matter what - toys, shoes, socks, you name it and when her tail wags (which is nearly all the time) then her whole body wags too! She is perfect in the bar and greets everyone like she's known them all her life and out for a walk she is brilliant both on and off the lead. In the snow she had a great time, bouncing like a spring lamb! There's no bother taking tablets and she always clears her dish, which she never starts until told to, by the way.
She is devoted to her beloved pal and sister, little Winnie. They do everything together. All in all she's just a wonderful girl and companion.
Ziggy rehomed Sept 2009
We hope you all had a good Christmas and New Year and were not troubled too
much by the snow!
Ziggy had a wonderful holiday - the house was quite busy on Christmas day
with lots of new people for him to see. They were all warned not to try and
stroke or pet him in advance and they all complied. Ziggy met each one at
the door with a wagging tail and then once he was satisfied that they were
no threat he just sat quietly in the middle of the floor and ignored them.
By the end of the day everyone remarked on how relaxed and obedient he was
which made us very proud of him.
Santa Claus was very good to him and he had a pile of gifts to open - and
each one was sniffed and personally unwrapped by himself. It was comical as
he took each new toy into the centre of the room and added it to a pile.
Once complete he lay in front of the pile, picking up each toy in turn, then
placing it carefully back before picking up the next - this went on for a
good hour.
He really enjoys snow and being outside with me when I am clearing the drive
- it makes the job three times harder as I tend to shovel the same bit of
snow several times as he leaps up to catch it in mid air!!
He has also enjoyed his first bath - yes I mean enjoyed it! He stood
quietly as I wet him with the shower head and stretched with pleasure as the
soap was rubbed in. If I can do that to him I have no fears for anything
else that we do together.
PS Ziggy is sitting with his head on my lap while I write this.......and
snoring gently!!
John rehomed Feb 2010
Hello,
I brought home John the kitten with me today and just thought I'd let you know how he's settled so far. Well, we renamed him Meeko for various reasons and at first he his a lot. We let him come out in his own time though and now he is running round happily and purring all the time. He has come out of his shell lots and though he doesn't sit for long when held he loves to be stroked and laps up the attention. He found his bed fairly quickly and happy sleeps in it - he doesn't want to leave it now I've put a lovely hot water bottle under the cushion for him! He is going to be a very spoiled cat!!
His favourite game so far is chasing the furry bit on the end of a stick! I am amazed as he will stand on his back legs for about twenty seconds when it's held above him. He had had a brief encounter with the dog which went well but we will introduce them more tomorrow.
I shall keep you updated about all his progress and have also attached a picture of him in his lovely bed.
Thank you so much,
pic of annie and buster in snow -thye were outside all day yesterday and annie at xmas new toy-destroyed in seconds
thye are both doing well and buster is accepting annie more and more each day-sleep next to each otehr now
Oliver and Ollie Rehomed Feb 2010
.....have settled in really well, are both out and about today for food and
attention and have decided that the dogs are too stupid to be worried about.
We're absolutely delighted.
Susie rehomed Feb 2010
Susie had her visit to the vet last night, she is fine and had her first injection, she hasn't gained anymore weight but hasn't lost any either.
She is going on long walks everyday after mucking out the stables and we have moved her of a night up to Katherine's room, this seems to work and she just lies down and goes to sleep without any fuss at all.
She is getting used to our routine and I think in a few more weeks will not need to have us in her sights 24 hours a day.
We are enjoying having her around and will come in and visit soon.
I have just been reading the lovely updates from those animals who have been lucky enought to have found lovely new homes. I thought I would share my update to!
I got Louie from B.A.R.K in November 2008 when he was a 9 week old ball of fluff, he has grown into a beautiful, friendly boy who is a wonderful addition to my family. He has settled with my other 2 cats wonderfully and I am consider myself VERY lucky to have found him.......
Keep up the good work B.A.R.K so that other animals can make other families as happy as Louie has made mine.
Millie rehomed Jan 2010
Just to let you know she is getting on fine. She has doubled her size since leaving BARK but she is still a tiny thing.She has met lots of dogs and owners and is always delighted to meet anyone.She is well known in Coldstream for all the right reasons!
She has her second puppy class tonight...although the smallest she shows no signs of nerves! just impatience that she cannot play with all the dogs.
She can now sit on command,come back (although still on an extender lead) and is nearly housetrained.
She experienced the beach for the first time on Sunday and thoroughly enjoyed it.
She has made a big difference to our lives and we are thoroughly enjoying her company.
Hi Folks
I have finally got Jess to pose for a photo with her winter coat on
Have a nice day
