National Black Dog day is 1st October.
Regular readers may recall that a year ago, "Bobby" joined our Billy and Gypsy for a few weeks on foster - but went into rehoming kennels in Lancashire in mid September because he and Billy really weren't getting on, and it was felt that there was a much better chance of him finding a home from there than from a foster home in Melksham.
Since that time, a lot of water has flowed under the bridge ... but not for Bobby who has remained in rescue for a whole year; friends nearby were looking for a dog and he seemed just right, so a call to the kennel and I collected him at the start of last week for a home trial. Alas - he was a little too bouncy and keen, and cutting a long story (well not all that long!) short, he's back with us as the moment.
If anyone has room in there hearts and homes for an active and really loyal, loving, and energetic lurcher - please ask me. There will be all the usual rescue home checks and so on - and if he moves I want this to be his final move to a forever home. If he doesn't move / mellows - then you may find him a bit of a fixture.
Black dogs always seem to "stick" in rescue. Sad fact ... thus the national day. Those of us who know them better call them "black beauties".
It's 10:45 and last hotel guests have just checked in. I had better go home and see if I can find some space between Billy and Bobby, who seems to like sneaking in under the covers when I'm asleep ...
(written 2015-09-26)
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[96] Variable Scope - (2004-10-22)
[547] Taking the dog for a walk - (2005-12-29)
[744] We can offer a room, but we can't operate on a dog - (2006-06-05)
[771] From cat breeder to Cobol to Perl - (2006-06-21)
[2029] Also for the eyes of the cat - (2009-02-07)
[2132] Learning about Lurchers - (2009-04-18)
[2138] Ski bore ... train bore ... dog bore - (2009-04-24)
[2140] Beware - giving copyright away when you upload a picture - Dogs Trust - (2009-04-25)
[2167] Watching the tele - (2009-05-10)
[2252] Leaping dog, Leaping horse, copyright of old masters - (2009-06-20)
[2271] Dogs Trust, Dog Show, Newbury - (2009-07-06)
[2295] The dog is not in trouble - (2009-07-17)
[2450] Family Gathering at 404, The Spa - (2009-10-11)
[2451] Gypsy says - (2009-10-12)
[2456] Bright Eyes - (2009-10-16)
[2496] A better design of mouth - (2009-11-07)
[2499] ourdog is Greyhound, Staffie and Ginger Cake - (2009-11-09)
[2555] Bookkeeping - (2009-12-29)
[2689] Can my dog eat potatoes? Doggie Dietary Research, and political sleaze! - (2010-03-23)
[2787] Sleeping in on Sunday - (2010-05-30)
[2897] The Land of the Black Labrador - (2010-08-01)
[3096] Contrast in pictures - (2010-12-20)
[3324] Rabbit Shelter - (2011-06-12)
[3338] Return trip - Dogs Trust, Newbury - (2011-06-27)
[3530] A typical weekend?? - (2011-11-28)
[3533] No message - just doggy pictures of the new doggy - (2011-11-30)
[3537] Letting the foster parents know ... too little or too much? - (2011-12-04)
[3541] I loves Melksham - (2011-12-06)
[3553] Changes to morning routines - (2011-12-16)
[3561] Happy Christmas ... a Christmas morning walk in Melksham - (2011-12-25)
[3606] Gypsy and Billy enjoy the snow - (2012-02-10)
[3625] An update on Billy the Greyhound and Gypsy the Lurcher - (2012-02-25)
[3674] Off to walk the dogs - (2012-03-30)
[3675] Spring 2012 - (2012-03-30)
[3737] Postcards from Barmouth - (2012-05-20)
[3906] Taking the lead, not the dog, for a walk. - (2012-10-28)
[3908] Black dogs at Halloween - (2012-10-31)
[3920] Challenge for a photographer - (2012-11-10)
[3936] Lisa is home today ... - (2012-11-26)
[3943] With us for a year already! - (2012-12-03)
[4016] Red, yellow, green or pink dog? Yellow Dog Project - (2013-02-23)
[4130] Soft furnishings up a Welsh Mountain - (2013-07-03)
[4180] Exceptionally, I sign a petition - on a life and death issue for Irish dogs - (2013-09-20)
[4189] Who are we - Lisa, Graham, Gypsy and Billy - (2013-10-07)
[4316] Too many Staffies, too many lurchers - (2014-11-16)
[4333] Misty Melksham Morning - (2014-11-30)
[4417] Crisp morning, fast run - (2015-02-06)
[4433] Different views of a Welsh Valley - but headed home - (2015-02-20)
[4507] In favour of adoption rather than puppy purchase - dogs! - (2015-06-07)
[4526] Day trip to Lancaster - (2015-10-10)
[4666] Spring at Well House Manor - (2016-03-27)
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