Letter from Ani-Ansell & family

Dear Uncle Paul and Aunty Sarah, Well it's official....I'm a handsome gorgeous poppet!!  Well that's what my new Mum and Dad keep telling me (and everyone else they speak to). Sorry I haven't been in touch until now. I've been very busy entertaining my new family and their friends, so have been pretty zonked in the evenings. Well what have I been up to?....Tuesday's trip down was long but I was a very good boy and slept most of the way except when we stopped for a walk. Jess and I got on just fine all snuggled up in the car and I managed to stretch out fully on the back seat-I don't think Jess minded being squashed in the corner. As I had a bad tummy upset I wasn't allowed any tea so through the evening I spent a lot of time answering all my welcome texts and phonecalls By bed-time I was pretty tired and although mum slept downstairs with me to check I was ok on my first night, I slept all the way through until the following morning. On Wednesday Dad was in work all day and Mum had to go into work for a few hours in the the afternoon. Before Mum left I was introduced to Lauren who apprently walks us each lunchtime if both Mum and Dad are out at work for a few hours or if mum is working at home-she's really friendly and gives me lots of hugs. We went out exploring for an hour and then by the time Jess and I had a little kip, mum was back home and we were off out again. My tummy had settled a little so I was allowed some tea which I ate in a record time of 2 seconds.  Thursday Jess and I were extremley busy helping some men put up a new log cabin in the garden for the bunny-pigs, this and 4 walks meant I was completely knackered. On Friday night I had a really bad tummy and mum had to sleep downstairs with me again. She rubbed my tummy for about an hour until I fell asleep and again at about 5.30 when I woke up with tummy ache (mmm..I must remember this for the future if I fancy some company and fuss in the nights). Anyway yesterday morning I went to the Doggy Doctor. I was very good, he told me I was a gorgeous handsome boy (told you it's officiall!!) and that I probably just had a bit of tummy spasm. I have some scrummy paste thing that I have to take and Mum and Dad have been given some tablets if I get tummy ache again. I haven't needed them though and I feel much better now. On the way out I had a cuddle from a boy of about 6 or 7- I know some dogs don't like kids but not me - I think they're dead cool!! Just wanted you to know that I am still a very happy boy and every time of the day is my favourite time of the day - I love my new family and they obviously love me. Dad is great fun and Mum does the fuss, hugs and cuddles thing really well. William and Tilly the cats have come to meet me and Tilly spends most of her time downstairs now (I think she fancies me!!). William is a bit of a wuss so its easy to make him run but getting bored of that now so he's down here a bit more. Jess continues to set the rules and boss me around, but not as much as I thought and we have lots of play-time too (although we get told off sometimes for playing too boisterously in the house). I go for loads of walks past schools and playgrounds, bikes and skatebords and I don't worry at all. I do jump up at people on my walks sometimes (especially men with ruck-sacks) so mum and dad are teaching me not to do that as I am apparently too big-but I am learning quick and even walk much better on the lead (although they have ordered me a harness). My favourite game at the moment is ten pin bowling.....this is where mum dad and jess stand in the garden and I see how many of them I can wipe off their feet whilst I am running round - not had a strike yet but there's still plenty of time! Well I'd better sign off now as I'm going for an interview this evening at Doggy Day Care. Jess says its a really cool place that we go to once a week where we can play all day on the one day a week that Mum and Dad are in work all day. I have to meet the family and the 3 children so need to have a walk before I go. Wish me luck!! Will be in touch again soon, but in the meantime just wanted to say a big thanks for helping me to find my forever home (although I do believe me being such a handsome gorgeous poppet did contribute significantly!!). Lots of Love Ani-Ansell

Letter from Freddie, Izzy & family

Hi Paul and Sarah

Thanks for the time you gave us on Monday last week. We actually came up to walk a dog or two as a day out and a treat for our Sarah and, of course, Izzy our adoptee of six months. However, true to form, Paul brought out a dog that stole our hearts.

Freddie is such a lovely gentle dog that we can’t imagine why anyone would let him go, except that he is a bit of an escape artist (due to lack of training we think). He has decided that he will allow Izzy to be the boss and she started off as very bossy but has now mellowed towards Freddie as the attached photo of them together shows.

We took Freddie to the vet to be micro chipped and to check out a foot injury that we didn’t notice until we got him home. He has finished a course of antibiotics and the wound has healed nicely. We also found an L-shaped scar on his back that was about six inches by four inches, hidden under his fur. He must have been in the wars in his previous life.

He is now settled in nicely and (we think) he knows he is here to stay. He walks perfectly on the lead and Izzy has remarkably begun to follow his example. We are looking forward to seeing them run together when Freddie masters being off the lead in a week or two. Even our cat, Blues, seems to have accepted her new situation of being outnumbered by dogs.

Thanks again for giving us two such fantastic dogs – we will keep you informed of their progress. We hope you like the photos – I know you didn’t have time to take one of Freddie before we adopted him.

 Kind regards to both of you

Linda, Colin and Sarah & Izzy and Freddie

 

 

 

Letter from Tara Valentine & family

Hi Paul & Sarah

 

Just to let you know I am now settling in at my new home. I like my new bed and am sleeping much better now.

 

I seem to have got Tom & Sarah well trained taking me for plenty of walks, even in the snow and letting them give me lots of hugs and kisses.

 

My cough is slowly getting better, but my nose is still warm.  Sarah is giving me my tablets and a liquorice brew, which I like.

 

They also have told me that they will take me to the vets next week for a check up.    Woof!

 

Better go now, as its getting late, we all need to go for our late night walk.

 

Have sent some photos, hope you like them.

 

Lots of hugs & kisses

 

Tara

 

xxxxxx

 

 
 

  

 

Letter from Jean & family

Hi everyone at Wiccaweys!

 

Just thought we would let you know how Jean is getting on with us.

She is the most gorgeous little cheeky madam that we could have asked for! She has nearly got the hang of toiletting, but has found a way to keep the house dirty, by digging in the garden and running around the house afterwards!

Jean loved the snow, and had lots of fun out in the garden. She is a very big fan of cuddles at night, well most of the day actually!  She has found her special spot to lie during the day - under the pipes from the radiator so she stays nice and warm!

She has doubled in size since the last photo's we sent, so I have attached some more so you can see how big she is!   Her favorite game is tail chase - she spends a lot of time playing this game and getting very dizzy at the same time. 

 

Will let you know how she is in a few months time!
Love the Smiths and Jean x

 

Letter from Marco Polo & Maggie

Dear Sarah & Paul,

Have been busy enjoying Marco, he's settling down wonderfully and is an absolute joy - so full of energy - such a collie.  My cat BiBi wasn't sure of him at first, but now they play together, the cat even follows us when we go off for walks.  I'm having such fun with him and getting fit into the bargain.  I can imagine ever being without him - thank you so much for making all this possible.

Love & regards to you all,

Maggie & Marco

x

Letter from Millie & family

Letter from Jaspar (Little Timmy at Wiccs) & family

Morning Sarah and Paul,

Just thought i would let you know how well Jaspar is doing. We changed his name as we thought Jaspar was a cheeky name just like him.  He is absolutley fantastic, and has settled in so well.   

Myrtle loves him, and they play really well together.   Jaspar wont go any where without Myrtle, and follows her every where apart from up stairs as his legs are too little!   She is being big sis, and is learning to play too as we dont think she knew how to play with other dogs and needed a respectful dog to learn.

Rosie walks him which she really enjoys as it means that she can help us walk the dogs, there is a special bond betwen Rosie and Jaspar which is great to see.

He loves watching 101 Dalmations although we cant actually hear the film as he talks to the dogs!

We can't thank you enough for all your help, I am recommending you to anyone that is looking to adopt, as you have been fantastic.   We have adopted cats and dogs from other rescue organisations but your procedure is definatley the best.

Thankyou,

Linzi, Rick and Rosie-Bea